HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-23 OPH Ltr to ApplicantMarch 23, 2001
CITY OF
OAK PARK HEIGHTS
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone: 651/439-4439 • Fax: 651/439-0574
Mr. Jack Krongard
St. Croix Land Company
14791 60 Street North
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Valley View Estates Lighting Requirements
Dear Mr. Krongard:
Recently 1 was asked to review the street lighting requirements for the Valley
View Estates Additions to the City of Oak Park Heights. As you will note in the
enclosed attachments to this letter, streetlights for this area were to be furnished
in accordance with the City's residential street lighting plan.
Please contact me or Jim Butler at your earliest convenience with any questions
you may have, to demonstrate any lights installed to meet these requirements,
and/or to submit a lighting plan with implementation schedule for this area.
Sincerely,
Cc: Tom Melena
Jim Butler
Scott Richards
K is Danielson
Community Development Director
Tree City U.S.A.
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intersections and provide other traffic control signs
within the subdivision determined to be necessary by the
City. Temporary street name signs shall be installed by
the Developer prior to issuance of the first building
permit. The temporary sign shall be constructed of
durable materials to be approved by the Building
Official.
F. The Developer shall remove all dead and diseased trees
before building permits will be issued.
G. The Developer shall be responsible for street
maintenance, including curbs, boulevards, sod and street
sweeping. All streets shall be maintained free of debris
and soil. Warning signs shall be placed when hazards
develop in streets to prevent the public from traveling
on same and directing attention to detours. If and when
the street becomes impassible, such streets shall be
barricaded and closed. In the event residences are
occupied prior to completing streets, the Developer shall
maintain a smooth driving surface and adequate drainage
on all temporary streets. The Developer shall be
responsible for the removal of snow and ice from all
streets. The repair of any damage done to the streets
or public utilities shall be the financial responsibility
of the Developer and/or Homeowner's Association. All
streets located within the development shall be private
drives to be maintained by the developer and/or the
Homeowner's Association. Notwithstanding the same, the
Police Department of the City of Oak Park Heights, Public
Works Department, Municipal refuse hauler, Fire
Department and other municipal personnel shall have a
right of access over the private drives for purposes of
providing services to the effected property owners at
reasonable times.
H. The Developer shall furnish street lights in accordance
with the City's residential street lighting plan.
1. All height requirements existing within the ordinances
of the City of Oak Park Heights, shall be maintained by
the developer. As to all buildings to be constructed on
the site of this development.
J. Signage. There shall be no signage placed on site unless
the same has been submitted to and approved by the office
of the building inspector with the consent and approval
of the city planner.
K. Landscaping Plan. Landscaping plan shall annexed hereto
as Exhibit H . and shall be subject to the final
approval of the City Forester with the consent of the
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City Planner.
General Requirements:
1. Residential street lighting shall be owned,
installed, operated and maintained by the electric
utility company (NSP). Developer and utility
company shall enter into a contractual agreement on
the rate and maintenance of the street lighting
system. A copy of the contract between developer and.
NSP shall be filed with the City.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the Developer to
a. Pay the electric utility company any cost
incurred in the installation of the street lighting
units not covered in the electric utility company
rate for this service. This payment shall be
required to be guaranteed as part of the Plan A
security.
b. All these costs shall be guaranteed by part of
the Plan A security.
L. The Developer shall, dedicate a reasonable portion of
each proposed subdivision as the City Council reasonably
determines to the public for public uses as parks,
playgrounds, public open space, trails, or other
conditions as required by the City. In lieu of land
dedication, Developer shall pay the park dedication fee
now prescribed by ordinance and/or resolution.
Pursuant to the provisions hereof as and for park
dedication fees, the Developer shall pay to the City of
Oak Park Heights the sum of $18,140.00 upon the execution
of this Agreement.
M. The Developer shall dedicate and survey all storm water
holding ponds as required by the City. The Developer
shall be responsible for storm sewer cleaning and holding
pond dredging, as required, by the City prior to
completion of the development.
N. The Developer shall be responsible for securing all
necessary approvals and permits from all appropriate
federal, state, regional and local jurisdictions prior
to the commencement of site grading or construction and
prior to the construction of public utilities.
0. Connection Charges. All connection charges and fees
shall be paid by Developer on a per lot basis at the time
that building permits are obtained for each dwelling or
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be implemented on each lot relating to the
construction of any residential dwelling thereon.
H. The Developer shall be responsible for street
maintenance, including curbs, boulevards, sod and
street sweeping until the project is complete. All
streets shall be maintained free of debris and soil
until the subdivision is completed. Warning signs
shall be placed when hazards develop in streets to
prevent the public from traveling on same and
directing attention to detours. If and when the
street becomes impassible, such streets shall be
barricaded and closed. In the event residences are
occupied prior to completing streets, the Developer.
shall maintain a smooth driving surface and
adequate drainage on all temporary streets. The
Developer shall be responsible for the removal of
snow from all gravel streets. The repair of any
damage done to the streets or public utilities
shall be the financial responsibility of the
Developer.
1. The Developer shall furnish street lights in
accordance with the City's residential street
lighting policy.
General RecTuirements:
1. Residential street lighting shall be owned,
installed, operated and maintained by the
electric utility company (NSP) . City and
utility company shall enter into a contractual
agreement on the rate and maintenance of the
street lighting system.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the
Developer to:
a.
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le first two (2)
years of operating cost of the street
lighting system.
b. Pay the electric utility company any cost
incurred in the installation of the
street lighting units not covered in the
electric utility company rate for this
service. This payment shall be required
to be guaranteed as part of the Plan A
security.
c. The two year payment schedule (policy)
shall be put into effect upon
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installation of each lighting unit.
d. All these costs shall be guaranteed by
part of the Plan A security.
J. The Developer shall, in all new subdivisions,
dedicate a reasonable portion of each ro osed
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subdivision as the City Council reasonably
determines to the public for public uses as p arks,
playgrounds, public open space, trails, or other
conditions as required by the City. er
shall dedicate Devee10 pedestrian/bike P
P /bike trail. easement areas
to the City of Oak Park Heights as specified on the
plat and approved by the Oak Park Heights Park_
Commission this dedication is credited against the
total park dedication requirement.
The Developer for the balance of the lat for of
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Valley View Estates 11 shall pay to the City of oak
Park Heights the sum of $12,580.00 on execution of
this Agreement.
K. The Developer shall dedicate and survey all
drainage storm water and hold ponds as required by
the City. The Developer shall be responsible for
storm sewer cleaning and holding pond dredging, as
required, by the City prior to completion of the
development.
L. The Developer shall be required to depict possible
future bus routes and surrounding land uses
including parks and all scheduled improvements on
all display materials and brochures given to
prospective buyers.
M. . The Developer shall be responsible for securing all
necessary approvals and permits from all
appropriate federal, state, regional and local
jurisdictions prior to the commencement of site
grading or construction and prior to the city
awarding construction contracts for public
utilities.
N. Drainage and utility easements. 10 foot drainage
and utility easements shall be provided along all
lot lines.
- o. Wetland Designation. All areas classified as
wetlands shall he displayed upon the plat and those
so specified by the City Engineer be dedicated to
the public for that purpose.
MEMORANDUM
Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc.
U R B A N Pt. A N N i N G D E 5 I G N h 9 A R K E 7 R E S E A R C H
TO: Mike Robertson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: 16 March 1995
RE: Oak Park Heights - Krongard PUD
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FILE NO: 798.02 - 94.05
As a follow-up to the City Council's approval at their 13 March. 1995 meeting rneetrng of the plans and
specs for valley View Estates, Phase 11, 1 have reviewed the requirements . .
and conditions
necessary for approval and will finalization of the second phase. It i
p l be necessary
for Mr. Krongard to supply the required information in a timely fashion before further Phase
II approvals can be given. Many of the conditions listed in the 9 •
September 1994 planning
report still need to be addressed by Mr. Krongard. The rim issues are highlighted � e h�ghhghted below.
1. The conditions listed in the 9 September 1994 planning report P g port for as amended below) will
need to be addressed and included as part of the development contract Exhibit tract Exhlbit A) .
2. The park dedication fee for Phase I was $12,580. The Phase II park dedication fee
would be $18,140.
3. Pedestrianlbike trail easements will be required in two locations. � cations. An easement from NSP
(if issues with 30 day termination can be resolved) will need to be .
e provided in the area
described in our 15 December 1994 memo to the Oak Park Heights Commission
is Parks �on�am�ss�on
(see Exhibit B) . As an alternative, an easement through the rear •
g ar of Lot 32 to provide
access to valley View Park would be required. Additionally, 20 foot Y � easement will
need to be provided through the adjacent outlot to rovide access ss to Ozark Avenue.
When 1 discussed this issue with Mr. Krongard last December, he
g had no issues with
allowing the access easements.
5775 Wayzata Blvd. •Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595- 9636•Fax. 595 -9837
The second pedestrian/bike trail easement would be for the area controlled by Mr.
Krongard along Osgood Avenue. An inventory of bike trail corridors is currently being
conducted by this office. Special attention will be given to the Osgood Avenue corridor
to determine where and how much easement area will be required on this property.
4. Revised building plans submitted by Mr. Krongard indicate that the length of the garages
in all of the proposed twinhome units will be at least 20 feet thus meeting City
requirements.
5. Adequate parking stalls will need to be provided for the southerly townhome units
through the provision of additional garage or surface spaces that meet the requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance and allow for 24 foot access road widths. Revised plans will
need to be submitted indicating a correct parking layout.
6. The developer will need to plan for the provision of street lighting for those streets to be
extended.
7. A landscaping plan will need to be provided as per the memo from our office dated 25
October 1994 (see Exhibit C).
8. Any proposed signage for the project will be subject to staff review and approval by the
City Council if necessary.
We would recommend the issues listed above and those in the 9 September 1994 planning report
be addressed by the applicant before the City Council gives further approvals for Phase II. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
pc: Mayor and City Council
Mark Vier ling
Jack Krongard
Joe Anderlik
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on giving approvals for the eight unit to six unit amendment until the parking issues has
. been resolved,
The revised conditions of approva1for both amendments are as follows;
The grading and drainage plan for both development sites shall be subject to review
and approval of the City Engineet
Building elevations/floor plans are submitted for the dwelling units, including both
the twin homes and the six unit buildings_ Said plans are necessary to determine
compliance with interior setback standards, applicable to height requirements.
If applicable, a plan must be submitted to specify trash handling locations in both
areas of the proposed PUD amendment.
Park dedication shall be adjusted per each PUD amendment request_ First,
because the density of the development south of 56th Street is increasing from
eight units to 14, the park dedication requirement is $2,700,00 ($450.00 per unit
increase). However, the park dedication for the six unit condominiums would
decrease from $5,360.00 to $4,020,00 or $1,340,00 less than what was paid. Upon
approval of both PUD amendments, the developer will be required to pay $1,360.00
for park dedication.
5. A landscape plan must be submitted which shows the location, type and size of all
proposed plantings. Also, a tree survey is required to determine the extent of
vegetation presently on the site and trees that will be saved,
6, Proposed easements established Wong lot lines are subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer.,
A utility plan must be submitted for both areas of the PUD amendment. Said p!an
shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
8, If applicable, a detailed signage plan shall be submitted, subject for review and
approval by the City Council.
9. The apphcant submit a copy of all restrictive covenants, conditions, and restrictions
to be applied to the proposed development. All such covenants shall be subject to
City review and approval.
10. Parking is prohibited along all private streets.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PLANNED UNTI DEVELOPMENT
FOR
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES 4TH ADDITION
File Na.: Date Issued: September 11. 2D00
Legal Description: (Washington County Geo, Code
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES 4 ADDITION
(formerly CUTLOT B
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES)
Fee Owner: St, Croix Land Company
Present Zoning District: PB
Permitted uses set forth in Ordinance 3Q1 Section
I. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
All uses shall be subject to the following conditions and/or
restrictions imposed by the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights.
General Description:
1. Construction of three twin homes on the propert which is located
on the northeastern corner of Osgood Avenue and Upper 56 St.
2. Access to be permitted by way of private drive/street
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PROVISIONS.
The following additional restrictions and provisions being part of the
Planned Unit development/Conditional Use Permit to be issued herein
affecting the following matters shall be:
A. Accessory Building
None Allowed
B. Fencing
Only as permitted within the restrictive covenants and as comply
with city ordinance
C. Exterior Storage
None, except as allowed by city ordinance
D. Chemical/Pollutant Storage and Disposal
None allowed
E. Screening
None
F. Landscaping
Applicant shall prepare and file with the city arborist a detailed
landscaping plan which shall be subject to her review and approval. The city
arborist may establish and require an escrow of applicant to assure the
completion of the plantings in a timely fashion.
G. Lighting
Must be compliant with city ordinance Section 410.15 B. 7.
H. Parking
All parking to be maintained on paved driveway surfaces
1. Hours of Operation
Not applicable
J. Advertising/Signage
None other than as permitted by city ordinance,
K. Drainage
Must comply with plan submitted to and approved by the city
engineer. Yard areas on units 4 and 5 and the yard area east of
unit 6 will have slopes that require measures to prevent erosion.
Developer must submit an erosion control plan and implement silt
fencing on site as required by the city engineer.
L. Other:
1. The owners of lots 1,2. and 3 must enter into a joint
maintenance agreement to ensure prompt snow removal and maintenance of the
shared access/private drive, and operation, maintenance and replacement of
Water and Sewer utilities serving this property and located within the plat.
2. The land area encompassed by Outlot A. Valley View Estates
shall be incorporated into lots 1,2 and 3. A shared access easement shall be
created to enable access to all lots from 57" St.
3, Sanitary Sewer and water main utilities installed as part of
and serving this development shall be privately owner and maintained by the
owners.
4. Additional fire hydrants as required by the fire department
shall be installed pursuant to the city
engineer's specification, at
applicant's s expense,
5, all engineering plans shall be re ared
engineer in the State � p p by and signed by a
en
g ate of Minnesota,
6,The existing 20 and GO foot easements on
the property shall be
in the final plat and indicated on all site
plans.
7, Applicant shall provide notice to all urchas
the owners are solely liable for repair ers of units that
or repair and replacement of water, storm
sewer and sanitary sewer utilities serving this property g p pert as located within
the plat and related
easement areas, and that the same is not the
responsibility of the City of Oak Park Heights.
8 . Applicant shall grant to the city a 20 foot '
�lde pedestrian
trail easement over the drainage and utility easement area on the lat's
west side along Osgood Avenue, Applicant shall prepare p
p pare and grade the trail
path to accommodate completion of the
future. b
future, p Washington County in the
licensed
included
9, Park dedication, 6pplicant shall a a park dedication
in the amount V900 p p dicat.�an fee to
the city o f The same being established 14% of the fair
market value of the
property as established by appraisal in accordance with
section 402,08 B 9, of the city code of ordinances,
10. Applicant shall submit detailed arch and patio � p patio plans for
each unit to the office of the city building inspector,
11. The applicant is advised that city approvals and d permits are
not inclusive of other necessary governmental permits and approvals
including but not limited to State and County Highway g a Departments, Watershed
District and others as may apply,
III. REVIEW
Pursuant to Order of the City Council of the City of
periodic review Oak Park Heights,
a
p of this Conditional Use Permit is as imposed
condition of its grant, This Conditional a
nal Use Permit shall be reviewed
annually at the Direction of the City Clerk, which shall holder of hall notify the
permit the date of the annual review at least ten (10)
prior to the review hearing.
days
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set forth their hands and seals,
Date: ,c d
By
' David Schaaf
Mayor
Da te : ��
BY
CITE' OF OAK PARK 1 IGHTS
Thomas Melena
City A • nip tr- or
St. Croix 1a * V mpany
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 952.595.9837 nac@vvinternet.com
VALLEY VIEW ESTATES 4 ADDITION
Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development
(CUP/PUD), and Site Plan Approval for Three Twinhomes at Osgood Avenue and Upper
56 Street
The City Council approved the project at their September 12, 2000 meeting with the following
conditions:
1. The owners of Lots 1, 2 and 3 enter into a joint maintenance agreement to ensure
prompt snow removal and maintenance of the shared access.
2. The land area of Outlot A shall be incorporated into Lots 1, 2 and 3 to ensure proper
maintenance. A 30 foot shared access easement shall be created to enable access to
Lots 1, 2 and 3 from 57 Street.
3. The City Engineer shall review and approve all grading and drainage plans. The and
areas between Units 4 and 5 and the yard area east of Unit 6 have slopes that will
require measures to prevent erosion. The applicant shall provide plans, subject to City
approval, to address this issue.
4. An erosion control plan with locations of silt fencing shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval.
5. The sanitary sewer and water main utilities, installed as part of, and serving this
development shall be privately owned and maintained.
6. Any additional hydrants, as required by the Bayport Fire Department, shall be installed
at the applicant's expense and to City specifications.
7. All engineering plans shall be signed by a professional engineer registered in the State
of Minnesota.
8. The existing 20 foot and 60 foot easements on the property shall be included on the
preliminary plat and indicated on all site plans.
9. A development agreement shall be executed between the City and the applicant. The
agreement should indicate that if the sanitary sewer main within the property needs
repair, the City will not be responsible for any costs associated with restoring the
driveways or other privately owned improvements within the easement area.
10. Create a 20 foot pedestrian trail easement over the drainage and utility easement on the
site's west side along Osgood Avenue. The applicant shalt prepare and grade the trail
path to accommodate a future completion by Washington County at a later date.
11. The applicant must pay the City a cash payment equal to 14 percent of the fair market
value of the subject property. To determine the appropriate park dedication fee, the
applicant shall submit an appraisal of the site in accordance with Section 402.08.B.9 of
the Subdivision Ordinance.
12. The applicant submit and receive approval of a detailed landscape plan from City staff
and the City Arborist.
13. All exterior lighting shall comply with Section 401.15.B.7 of the City Code.
14. The applicant submit detailed patio and porch plans for each unit.
15. The applicant is advised that City approval is not inclusive of other necessary
governmental permits and approvals, including but not limited to State and County
Highway Departments, Watershed Districts and others that may apply.
16. All other conditions of the City staff, Planning Commission, or City Council.
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