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00-990Council File # ��0 Green Sheet # f 00$13 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Refened To � �, . �' Committee: Date 2 Whereas, the College of St. Catherine, in zoning file no. 00-135531, made application to 3 the Saint Paul Planning Commission (hereinafter, the "Commission") for site plan review 4 pursuant to the provisions of the Saint Paul Zoning Code for property located on the St. 5 Catherine's campus (2004 Randolph Avenue) and legally described as: Grounds of the College of 6 St. Catherine Subj to Esmts; Vac Sts & Alleys Accruing Lots 2 thru Lot 25 John Gaazden's Sth 7 Add & Lots 1 thru Lot 25 Lane's Cleveland Villas & Part of E'h of Lot 16 Reserve Park Garden 8 Lots Lying W of Lanes Cleveland Villas pl., for the purpose of constructing a soccer field; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Whereas, the Zoning Committee of the Commission conducted a public hearing on August 3, 200Q after having provided notice to affected property owners, and submitted its recommendation to the Commission. By its resolution number 00-50, dated August 11, 2000, the Commission decided to grant the application, subject to specific conditions, based on the following findings and conclusions: (1) �2) The city's adopted comprehensive plan and development or project plans for sub-azeas of the city. The site plan meets trus condition. Applicable ordinances of the City of Saint Paul. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has a Special Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. - Staff does not anticipate that the activities on the field will exceed any noise limits. - As part of building the field, a number of trees must be removed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that regulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacing trees. 36 - The field complies with required setbacks. The zoning code does 37 not establish a minimum setback for athletic fields but it requires a 38 50-foot setback for buildings on college and the soccer field would �/ � � � 1 meet this 2 requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 3 feet from the east property line. 5 (3) 6 8 The site plan meets this condition. Construction of the soccer field will 9 result in the removal of a number of existing mature trees. However, most 10 of the remainiug undeveloped land on the college's campus is wooded and 11 so any other feasible location for a soccer field would also result in a 12 similar loss of trees. 13 14 (4) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable 15 provision for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight 16 buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design 17 which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. 18 Preservation of unique geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentally sensitive areas. 19 The site plan meets this condition. Steps will be taken to improve existing 20 drainage problems and the field will be screened by new landscaping. (See 21 items 8 and 9 below.) The field will not have lights or bleachers. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 (5) (6) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order to assure abutting properiy and/or its occupants will not be unreasonably affected. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field is located as faz from neighboring residential property as possible given the location of existing buildings and athietic fields on the campus. Creation of energy-conserving design through landscaping and location, orientation and elevation of structures. The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and convenience of both vehiculaz and pedestrian traffic both within the site and in relation to access streets, including traffic circulation features, the locations and design of entrances and exits and pazking areas within the site. The site plan meets this condition. �$) The satisfactory availability and capacity of storm and sanitary sewers, including solutions to any drainage probiems in the area of the development. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field has been designed to be built on sand with drain tiles and will not add to the existing storm water run-off for the azea. However, some neazby residents have complained about existing drainage problems that affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the problem in 00 - q� o the azea near the soccer field may be due to run-off from an older parking 3 lot north of the field that drains toward the neighboring properties. 4 5 To deal with the drainage, two new catch basins will be installed to 6 intercept more storm water run-off and the area south of the field will be 7 graded to direct more of the run-off to the new and existing catch basins. 8 Existing catch basins will be cleaned if needed to make sure they ue 9 functioning properly. 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 (9) Sufficient landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. The site plan meets this condition. Some of the yazds already have large shrubs on their back property line which wiil help screen the field. However, additional landscaping should be planted as needed to screen the field from adjacent residences. There aze restrictions on what can be planted because of an easement for a public sewer that runs along the south and east property lines: trees cannot be planted in this area but lazge shrubs are permitted. The site plan submitted shows shrubs planted along the south and east properiy lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of existing large shrubs on the neighboring property. (10) Site accessibility in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including parking spaces, passenger loading zones and accessible routes. The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and sediment control as specified in the "Ramsey Erosion Sediment and Control Handbook." The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect catch basins from sediment during construction will be required. Whereas, given the findings above and under the authority of Leg. Code § 64.300(e), the Commission imposed the following conditions upon the approved site plan: 40 1. Landscaping and screening The field must be screened on the south and east sides by 41 planting shrubs that will grow at least 12 feet tall. The exact number and placement of 42 these shrubs will be determined by site plan review staff based on the location of existing 43 shrubs on neighboring property and input from the neighboring property owners. 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 2. Drainage Two new catch basins must be installed to intercept storm water and the area south of field must be graded to direct more storm water to the new and existing catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are working properly. 3. Seating and lighting No permanent seating for spectators and no lighting for the field may be installed without prior approval by the City. Ir �' �► 2 Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Leg. Code § 64.206, Jean Iwen duly filed with the 3 City Clerk an appeal from the determination made by the Commission and requested, for the 4 purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission, a hearing before the City 5 Council; and 7 Whereas, pursuant to Leg. Code §§ 64.206 - 64.208, and upon norice to affected parties a 8 public hearing was duly conducted by the City Council on September 6, 2000 where all 9 interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Whereas, The City Council, having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and ofthe Planning Commission, do hereby Resolve, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby affirm the decision of the Planning Commission in this matter, and adopts as its own the findings in Planning Commission resolution 00-50; and Be it Further Resolved, that the Council, acting in this matter pursuant to Leg. Code § 64.207, hereby modifies condirion numbers "one," "two; ' and "three" as imposed by the Commission and adds a new condition "four" to read as follows: l. Landscaping and screening. 25 The College shall replace trees that have been or will be removed to make 26 way for the soccer field with replacement trees using a replacement schedule consistent 27 with the City's Tree Replacement policy set forth in Leg. Code § 60.788(b)(1-3). 28 Replacement trees will heip preserve the essential chazacter of the college campus as 29 well as the abutting residential neighborhood and will promote a physical and aesthetic 30 buffer between the soccer field and abutting residential properties. In addition, a 31 landscaping plan consistent with this replacement condition shall be prepared by the 32 Coliege. The plan shall be developed using a registered landscape architect or forester. 33 The plan shall, at a minimum, provide for screening the soccer field by planting and 34 maintaining a combination of trees and shrubs along the north, south and east sides of 35 the field. The shrubs and trees shall be of species which will grow at least 12 feet tall. 36 The shrubs and trees should be of different species and densities and have visual 37 screening, wind break, dust collection, heat and glare reduction and noise barrier 38 characteristics. The plan shall be developed with input from a neighborhood 39 committee. The committee must include some properry owners abutting the location 40 41 42 43 44 of the proposed soccer field. The plan shall be submitted to site pian review staff for approval. 2. Drainage. 45 Two new catch basins shall be installed to intercept storm water. Public works 46 staff will review and approve their location, size, etc. The area to the south of the 47 soccer field must be graded to direct more storm water to the new and existing catch 48 basins. All catch basins shall be maintained to ensure that they are working properly. 49 In addition, the College must conduct a groundwater and surface drainage study on the 50 impact of the new soccer field on the capacity and availability of present storm and 51 sanitary sewers. The study shall include solutions to any �� ,. � 1 drainage problems present in the area of the new soccer field. In particular, the study 2 must address the drainage issues noted in the Planning Commission Resolution 3 fmdings at paragraph 8. The study shall be submitted to the department of public 4 works for review and approval. If deemed necessary by public works, the College shali 5 implement plans identified in the study to resolve groundwater or drainage problems 6 in the area of the new soccer field. This study shall be done as part of a broader 7 campus drainage study which the College has indicated that it is planning to prepaze. 9 10 3. Seating and lighting. 11 No spectator seating and no field lighting may be installed without the prior 12 approval of the zoning or plamzing administrator. Thereafter, no changes in seating 13 and lighting shall be made without prior approval by the zoning or planning 14 administrator. In addition, campus lighting shall be focused, shielded and located so as 15 to compensate for light screening as existing prior to the removal of the trees for the 16 soccer field and consistent with the safety needs of students and campus patrons. 17 Lighting issues should be addressed with input from a neighborhood committee. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 4. Field activities. All games, practices, and field activities shall be scheduled by the College and the schedule of such activities shall be readily available to the public from the College. The College has indicated that it will obtain the input of the Highland District Council on any plan for use of the field by groups not related to the College. To make such input meaningful, the College will not allow use of the field by groups not related to the College for a period of one (1) year in order to allow the District Council an opportwiity to conduct an evaluation of the impact of the field and to meet with the College to formulate a plan for non-college field use approved by the District Councit. The one year period shall commence as of the date the fietd is completed and availabte to the College for play. And Be It Further Resolved, That the appeal of Jean Iwen is denied; 34 And Be It Finally Resolved, That the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the 35 College of St. Catherine, Jean Iwen, the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary -��C�f�� - - •- - � .d�. s�i7� � " _ �� , �1�i/// � %1 By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: �� /.�l��.v+�� Approved by Mayor foY Submission to Council By: Adopted by Council: Date � c'�. 'c�5 r�}00-0 00-�I:�O GREEN SHEET � Councilmember Pat Harris 6-8630 i•::.; �a�-?�.� �aiwt , �� ❑arv�lrouEr TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES �, -, :.- , No vuJ � 3 a�r� ❑ aneasmt ❑ wuweNtamxcnow. ❑ wunry�aem�ccra ❑ MTORI�AYR4R) ❑ (CUP ALL IOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) A zesolution memorializing the decision of the City Council on September 6, 2000, denying the appeal (with conditions) of Jean Iwen to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for a soccer field on the campus of the College of Saint Catherine, 2004 Randolph Avenue. PLANNING GOMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION /1ldOUNT OF TRANSACTION Hes Nis 0�^�rm eNerworked untl� a mN2ct for Nie dePe�meM9 VES No Hes this peraon?irtn e.er hem a cqy empbyee4 YES NO Oces Mis persoNfirm poceeas a sidll not rwimalyposeessaE by arry artent aty employee7 YES NO Ia Mis pnamlfiim a terpetetl venrbf! YES NO �lain a�l vea are�e�s on aeoaiate sheet and aMach to areen sheet COST/ItEVENUE BUDfiE7ED (CIRCLE ONq ACTMTY NUFBER VEE NO INFORMATON (IXPWNj PATRICK W. HARRIS Councilmember MEMORANDUM CITY OF SAINT PALi L OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO: Council President Dan Bostrom City Councilmembers / FROM: Councilmember Pat Harris� DATE: I' ^ October 24, 2000 Item #21 on the October 25 City Council Agenda College of Saint Catherine „ I• Attached please fmd a copy of Item #21 on the October 25 City Council agenda, Resolution 00-990, memorializing a decision made by the Council on September 6, 2000, on the soccer field at St. Kate's. This resolu6on hopefully will address some of the concerns that neighbors brought up at the meeting on September 6. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Matt Reinartz, my Legislative Aide, or me at 266-8630. Thank you. C: Gerry Strathman, Council Research Nancy Anderson, Council Reseazch Susan Kimberly, Mayor's Office Bill Huepenbecker, Mayor's Office Fred Owusu, City Clerk Eleni Skevas, Deputy City Attorney Legislative Aides CITY HALL SL'ITE 310C ; ! �� "V � � i � �� V� r� � �� n � ' ��I v � SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-]615 65]'266-8630 ,�-_�, Pnmed on Reqtletl Paper CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norn� Co[eman, Mayor t�llgllSt 25, 2�� Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: OFFICE OF LICENSE, WSPECTIONS AND QO -�� ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Robert Kessler. Direaor �� BUbDINGINSPECTIONAND Telephone:612-266900I DESIGN Facsimile: 6I2-2669099 350 Sr Perer Sveet Suite 310 Saint Pa¢i, Mirtrzesota SSIO2-ISSO � � � 4�0 1 , � q l�° WJ i��e�`.�O.iL� S%ai1�LP �:� � i3 � 3 �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2000 for the following zoning case: Appellant: Jean Iwen File Number: 00-135531 Purpose: Location: Appeal of a decision by the Planning Commission to approve a site plan for a soccer field Campus of the College of Saint Ca[herine (2004 Randolph Avenue) I have confirmed this date with the office of Councilmember Harris. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City Council at your earliest convenience and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul L,egal Ledger. Please call me at 651-266-9086 if you have any questions. Sincerely, •'�� Tom Beach Zoning Section • �nzsrxuiv+ NOTTCE OF PUBLIC HEARIPiG� The Saint Paul City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday. September 6, 2000, aY 5:30 p.m. inthe City Council Chambexs, 'Riir� Floor ciTy xall. 15 west Reuogg Boulevard, Saint Patil, MN, to cronsidu the appeal of Jean iwen to a decision of the Plannfng Comxuission approving a site plan for a soccer field on the Campus of ffie College of Saint Catherine. 2004 Raudblph Avenue. - � . _ Dated: AugvsP 29. 2000 ' ' NANCYANllER50Id Assistant CiTy Covncil Secretary [AVgust 31) , ' --- S7: PAIIL LEGAL LEDC&R —_____ 026118Q8 � - OFFICE OF LICENSE, L*ISPECTIONS AND ENVIItONMENTAL PROTECTION RobenKess[er, Direaor O� _qq� CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Co[eman, Mayor AllguSt 2$, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 LOWRY PROFESSIONAL BUILDING Suite 300 350 St. Peter Streei S¢int Pauf, Minnesota SSIO2-1510 Telephone: 612-266-9090 Facsimile: 612-26(r9099 612-266-9124 RE: Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a site plan for new soccer field on the campus of the College of Saint Catherine (2004 Randolph Avenue) Public hearing at City Council scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Zoning File 00-135531 Deaz Ms. Anderson: � PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE SITE PLAl�i WTTH CONDITIONS On August 11 the Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new soccer field to be built at the southeast corner of the campus of the College of Saint Catherine. The field requires the removal of an number of existing trees and it witt be close to the back yards of nearby residences. So conditions were added about landscaping, screening, draina�e, seating and lighting intended to minimize the impact of field on nearby residents. (See attached resolution.) The Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, the Highland Area Community Council and LIEP staff recommended approval with conditions. At the public hearing 8 people spoke in opposition and 2 letters in opposition were received. C � AN APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED BY JEAN IWEN WI30 LIVES 1�iEAR TI3E PROPOSED FIELD The appeal states that the Planning Commission erred by not adequately considering the impact that removing the existing trees and building the field would have on light pollution, drainage and noise. (See attached appeal.) Please notify me if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the pubtic heazing. Sincerely, L / Tom Beach Zoning Specialist Attachments page I page 2 page 5 page 9 page 13 page 19 Appeal filed by Jean Invin Planning Commission resolution Zoning Committee minutes Staff report and recommendations Letters to the P3anning Commission Location map and site plan ; APPLICATIOTf FOR APPEAL �E� Departn:e�:t ojPlanning and Economic Developmenl • IrtTTtl Zonin� Sectioi: �� d 1100 Cit}• Hall Annez 25 Yi'est Fou�th Slreet Saint Pau1, N1A' S5102 266-6589 APPELLANT I Name �,} GGL 11 � i'� Zip ��Daytime PROPERTY LOCATION . • Zoning File Name l70 "�" / �cs.�� AddresslLocation �G7d � �G��o�oli �i/`� TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made for an appeal to the: � Board of Zoning Appeals �City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section2�� , Paragraph A of the Zoning Code, to appeaf a decision made by the �- IG4 on � � us'� �� -__ _ - (date of d cision) �55� File number: �"� �v�-tiv�� te�t.tr��c uJa.T�v_ Lvo,v� rc �P-e✓�/_cz��`� Se>rL �?- d v-a,�r1'�� Cv�.v �� T"°It�! '7'I'l� b�F'vt-� ��y" �i,�ds�� bus�.��5 �7'Ia7 � �.� 5' �� 2. e' / 2" ��i-ccl� i K�'�r �c x-� -�c'l� � S"�c y- ��czC� �� c'�,1. � 1 � C�'i c 1.� �o . �i t �I e., 7 � oar11 bti, (� �f �'��i bc�vl� ti U GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Explai� why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative o�ciaf, or an error in fact, procedure or � finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Pianning Commission. , S� �r� 5r, stu�-�s �of�� ,�aY�,.��. �o i°lt�0.c�.� r�s,d�N7"5 k�u.Gk yar�1 �.c�j7L,au'i y Td �; h� � r�-' u s, G� /r 7 ok"u r�� ,.Y,is - �?v7 - di s�stss� - �'1 � ��'� ' i >� �� Y I' yors-r �. 2YSc�� '1? � i-, ��r iY1c, �"oLt� � «�� Y'u�, �2S�L�� ' `iYlDis�e'� tG�1v?rY! c/Gf�111��e'S `�I�� r� >f choot if n carv) �_ _ i�_i _ ApplicanYs signature -G�ic�✓ �� Date � �3 �ify agent � ,qqo i , . . � � i city of saint pauf planning commission resolution fi{e number 00-5 date $�11�°° �VHEREAS, the College of Saint Catheane's, file € 00-135531, has applied fo: a Site Plan Review under the provisions of Section of the Sainf Paul Le�islative Code, for the purpose of constructin� a soccer field on their campus located at 2004 Randolph Avenue, le�ally described as GROUNDS OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE SUB7 TO ESMTS; VAC STS & ALLEYS ACCRUING LOTS 2�HRU LOT 2i JOHN GAARDEN'S STH ADD & LOTS i THRU LOT 25 LANE'S CLEVELAI�iD VILLAS & PART OF E'h OF LOT 16 RESERVE PARI: GARDEN LOTS LYIIQG W OF LANES CLEVELAND VILLAS PL; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Zonin� Committee on 813J00, held a public hearing at which ail persons present were given an opportunity to be heazd pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the iequirements of Section 64300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codz; and �VHEREAS, Saint Paul Plannin� Commission, on 8/11/00 based on the evidence presented at the public hearin� as substantially reflected in the minutes, found that the site plan is consistent with: (1) ��) The ciry's adopted comprehensire plan and development or project plmis for sub-areas of tl:e ciry. The site plan meets this condition. Applicable ordinances of the Ciry of Saint Pa�il. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has 2 Spzcial Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. Staff does not anticipate that the activities on the field will exce:d any noise limits. As part of buildin� the field, a number of trees must be remoti•ed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that re�ulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacin� trees. �� moved by Field seconded by in favor iSnanimous against � The field complies with required setbacks. The zonin� code does not,establish a � minimum setback for athletic fields but it requires a 50 foot setback for buildings on college and the soccer field �vould meet this requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 feet from the east property line. � (3) Preservatioa oJuniqice geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the ciry ancl environ��zentally serasitive areas. The site plan meets this condition. Constniction of The soccer field w'ill result in the removal of a number of existin� mature trees. Ho�vever, most of the remainin� undeveloped land on the college's campus is �vooded and so any other feasible location for a soccer field would also resutt in a similar loss of trees. (4) Protection of adjacertt and neigl:boring properties throt�gh reasonable provision for such matters as swface water drainage, souncl and sight be ffers, preservation of views, light nnd air, anct those aspects of design tivhich may have substm:tial effecu orz neighboring laitd erses. The site plan meets this condition. Steps will be taken to improve existing drainage probiems and the fieId wiIl be screened by netiv tandscaping. (See items 8 and 9 below.) The fietd will not have li�hts or bleachers. (5) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order ta � assure abutting property ancUor its occupar:ts tivill rzot be ur:reasonably affectec�. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field is located as fzr from neighborin� residential property as possible given the location of existin� buildin�s and athletic fields on the campus. (6) Creation of e�tergy-ca:sw design tF:rough landscapir:g mtd locatio�i, orientation and etevation ofstructcrres. � The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and corivenie�ice of both rehiculnr arid pedestrian tra�c both �rithin the site and in relatiori to access streets, including traffrc circ¢dation features, the locations and design of entrances and exits and parhzng areas within the site. The site plan meets this condition. (8) The satisfactory ai•ailability an�l capacity of stornt afid sanitary setirers, including sokitiorts to any drairtage problems in the area of the clevelop�r:es:t. The site p[an meets this condition. The socczr field has been desioned to be built on sand� ��ith drain tiles and ��ill not add to the existing storm �vater run-ofi fo: the area. However, some nzarby residents have complained about eristin� draiesge problems that �� ba affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the problem in the area near the' • soccer fieid may be due to run-off from an older parking lot north oi the fieId that drains to�vard the neighborin� properties. To deal with the draina�e, rivo ne�v catch basins �vill be installed to intercept more storm water run-off and the area south of the field �vili be graded to direct more of the run-off to the ne�v and existin� catch basins. Existin� catch basins will be cleanzd if needed to make sure they are functionin� properly. (9) Sz fficieni lm:ciscaping, fences, x•alls ancl parking necessary to meet the above objectives. The site plan meets this condition. Some of the yards already have large shrubs on their back property line �vhich wili hzlp screen the field. However, additional landscapin� should be planted as needed to screen the field from.adjacent residences. There are restrictions on �vhat can be planted because of an easement for a public sewer that runs alon� the south and east property lines: trees cannot be planted in this area but lazge shrubs are permitted. The site plan submitted sho�vs shrubs planted alon� the south and east property lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of existin� large shrubs on the nei�hborin� property. (10) Site accessibility ift accor�lance with tlze provisior:s of the Americans tivitl: Disabilities Act (ADA), incZuding parking spaces, passer:ger loading zor:es anrl accessible routes. � The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and seclimei:t corttrol as specified in the '�RanueyErosion Sediment mtd Control Hmtdbook." The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect catch basins from sediment during constntction «�ill be required. NO�V, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Plannin� Commission, that under the authority of the City's Le�islative Code, the site plan be approved to permit construction of a soccer field on the campus of the Colle�e of Saint Catherine's at 2004 Randolph Avenue, subj ect to the follo�vin� conditions: Landscaping ancl scree�iiit� The field must be screened on the south znd east sides by plantin� shrubs that lviil �ro�v at least 12 feet tall. The exact number znd plzcement of these shrubs will be determined by site plan revietiv staff based on the location of esisting shrubs on nei�hborin� property and input from the neighborin� property oti�'ne*s. 2. I}rairrage Two ne«• catch basins must b� installed to intercept sto. «•ater and the area • south oi field must be �raded to dirzct more storm water to the ne�v znd zsisting catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are «�orking properly. 3. Seatin� ari�l !i�/tting \o permanznt seating for spzctators and no LRhti�g for the field may be instailed «�ithout prior appro�•a! by the Cit}'. .�'� a o -`C`lo � � • MINUTES OF THE ZONiNG COMMITTEE Thursday, August 3, 2000 - 3:30 p.m. Cify Councii Chambers, 3`tl Ftoor City Hall and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Field, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton Faricy, Gervais Peter Warner Carol Martineau, Allan Torstenson, Tom Beach of LIEP The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. Coilege of Saint Catherine - 00-135-531 - Site Plan Review for a new soccer field. 2004 Randolph (the proposed field is at the SE corner of the campus near Fairview and Bayard). Tom Beach showed siides and presented the staff report. Mr. Beach stated their was one letter from a neighbor i� opposition and passed out a letter from the Highland District Council which stated they recommend approvai of the Site Plan with the condition that no lights or benches are installed. 7hey would also like to meet with the coilege of St. Catherine's to discuss how the landscaping pian can be refined. Mr. Beach aiso stated the Zoning Staff is recommending approvat of the site plan with conditions. At the questions of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Beach stated the College of Saint Catherine's did not request Iighting. There wiil be approximately 30 trees over 12 inches in diameter that would be cut down. The trees could nof be planted on the south side because the �oots coufd interfere with the sewer system. The area drains to the south now and is similar to how the soccer field would drain. Mr. Beach also expiained the Department of Public Works stated the soccer field would not create additionai �vater drainage problems because of the sand and drain tites that are being installed. Upon further question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Beach expiained the Zoning Board couid make no lighting and seating a condition of approval so they would be required to appiy for a site pian to get them approved. Ms. Mary Des Roches, Vice President for Finance and Business Operations for the Coliege of Saint Catherine appeared and stated they view the soccerfield an enhancement to the campus as essential to their ability to recruit and retain studenfs who are interested in athletics and physical fitness as a component to tfieir total educationa[ experience, They have met with the neighbors and have taken steps to respond to their suggestions. A neighborhood task force has been established to make recommendations on the landscaping. Theirwili be 50 to 100 trees cut down. A number of the trees are offshoots and scrubs and a number of the trees are matured and are beyond their useful life and wouid have to come down in the future. She also explained they don't need fighting because soccer is a seasonal spoR and woufd begin in August with about 11 to 15 games in the season depending on piay-off games. The games generaliy sta� about 4:OOpm and end before dusk on weekdays. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Ms. Des Roch>s stated tnay would be wiliing to discuss repianting trees taking into account the entire landscaping project. They have a comm+tment to $ � Zoning Committee MinuYes August 4, 2000 File #: 00-135-531 Page 2 u retain the beauty of the coitege through pianting trees, shrubbery and other horticultural designs. • She aiso stated they would not have a problem applying for a permit if a Iight and seating need arose. Ms. Siettum, 1841 Bayard Ave, appeared in opposition and stated she supporfed the coliege and their expansion but had concerns with seven issues. 1) Taking outthe numberof trees will reduce the natural drainage. 2) Parking issues and fraffic flow during tournaments. 3) Replacing trees that are removed. 4) Noise levels during soccer games. 5) Property values being decreased. 6) Environmental issues with trees being removed in the past and present. 7. Make sure the field is used for cotlege games as opposed to neighborhood games or others using the field. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Siettum stated they wanted the field to be used by the coilege only. At the question Commissioner Field, Mr. Beach stated under the Zoning Code there is no requirement for additional parking for the soccer fieid because_the coitege is meefing the parking requirements. Norfh of the field there is a parking lot witi:�300_uarking spaces. Commissioner Fieid also noted he appreciated fhe issue of concem; property vatues are not an issue to be considered in respect to this site plan review. � Ms. Jean Iwen , 1855 Bayard, appeared in opposition and stated she was concerned about fhe noise level created by the baseball and soccer teams. She aiso expiained noise during the day could not exceed 65 decibels more than 10 percent of the time given in an hour. in comparison street traffic is 80 decibeis. She also stated she had concerns about surface slant that wou[d not allow landscaping to have a berm that would raise ihe bushes without causing roots to impact the sewers. Ms. Iwen also stated she wouid like to have lights, seating and times of the fieid to be stiputated as conditions. At the question of Commissioner Field, Mr. Beach stated noise sfandards are set at 65 decibefs used against noises that are continuous like a motor or fan from a business. tntermittent noise from people piaying soccer would not trip the noise standards because it is sporadic. Mr. John Matthews, 2009 Bayard, asked that nothing be done with Saint Catherine's until fhe high water probiem is atleviated. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Matthews stated the soccer field wouid not have a positive or �egative effect on the water problem. Mr. Dennis Malloy, 2019 Bayard appeared and stated he wouid like Saint Catherine's to clean out the catch basins. Mr. James Neher, 1837 Bayard appeared and noted the field is oniy 50 feet from the neighbors back yards. Mr. Edward Stephens, 1805 Bayard, came forward and stated he had concerns with all the trees �o Zoning Committee Minutes • August 4, 2000 File #: OU-135-531 Page 3 being cut down and the drainage problems. �p.,q`t Mr. Michael Browan 1991 Bayard, appeared and commenfed on fhe drainage issue and fhe additionai adverse impact that the soccer fieid couid have on the drainage because oYthe frequent watering of the field and that a study shouid be made on the fieid for drainage. Mr. Craig Stephens, appeared and had concerns about the trees being cut down. Ms. Mary Dayton stated she would like the coilege to monitor the field closely. At the question of Commissioner Morton Ms. Deyton stated St. Catherine's has been a good and responsible neighbor. � Ms. Mary Des Roches reappeared and stated the facility could not be moved furffier to the north because of the restrictions on service access that is required for safefy purposes for the apartment building. -The plan for the soccer field is the fans will be on the north side of the field and the players and coaches and referees would be on the southem perimeter ofi the fieid. Ms. Sheila Brown came forward and stated between 11 and 15 soccer games wou(d be played on • the field. She aiso stated they had requests for neighbors to use the fieid and they wouid restrict the usage. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Ms. Brown stated there wouid be anywhere between 15 and 70 spectators. Mr. Roger Poctor of Larson Engineering, appeared and explained the design of the soccerfieid and stated it will have 12 inches of sand with peat and humus materiai which the water would flow through easily. He aiso stated the catch basins in ptace wili be adjusted to improve the drainage and two more wi(I be added. The storm sewer is 72 feet in diameter and has a significant capacity. The water management will be significantly improved with the soccer fieid. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Poctor stated the plans have taken into consideration the watering of the fieid. At the question of Commissioner Fieid, Mr. Poctor stated an outdoorfieid woutd be better for water management than a building with appropriate drainage. Ms. Marcy Dowse, Communicafions Director of fhe College ofi Saint Catherine, addressed the landscaping issues. She stated they witl be working with the neigh6ors and Zoning Staff to finalize the landscaping. They will maintain communications with the neighborhood. The hearing was ciosed. . Commissioner Morton moved to approve the Site Plan review with conditions as listed. Commissioner Kramer seconded if. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to have St. Catherine's Coliege replaca the trees thaf were cut down. �' � Zoning Committee Minutes August 4, 2000 File #: 00-135-531 Page 4 Commissioner Morton did not accept the mofion as a friendiy amendment because the college had a landscaping plan ffiat would enhance fhe campus. Commissioner Gordon second the amendment. "fhe motion failed by a tied vote of 2 to 2. Commissioner Gordon made a motion approvai from the City must be obtained prior to the construction of lighting or permanent seating. Commissioner Morton accepted the motion as a friendiy amendment. The mofion for approvat of the site ptan review with conditions passed with a vote of 4-0. Adopted Yeas - 4 Drafted by: �J� �� Carol Martineau f �'� � Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitfed by: � Tom Beach �',( Zoning Section Litton Chair L� • � [] OD -`�`�° � � � ZONING GOMMITTEE STAFF REPORT 1. APPLICANT: FILE # 00-135531 College ofi Saint Catherine DATE OF HEARING: 813100 2. CUaSSIFICATION: Site Plan Review 3. LOCATION: 2004 Randolph Avenue 4. PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 6. PRESENT ZONING: R-3 See file 7. STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPOf2T: 8. DATE RECEIVED: 7/7/00 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: DATE: 7/26/00 62.108(c) BY: Tom Beach DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 9/5l00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- A. PURPOSE: Site plan review for a new soccer field B. PARCEL SIZE: The soccer field would cover 1.7 acres (210 feet by 345 feet) at the soutfieast corner of the campus of Saint Catherine's. The entire campus covers 110 acres. C. EXISTING LAND USE: The land where the soccer field would go is currenfiy a wooded area. Approximately 50% of the campus is v��ooded. D. SURROUNDING LAND USE: The area to the east and south of the proposed soccer field is single-famify residentiai. The area to the west and north is part of the Saint Catherine's campus: to the west is a softbail field and to the north is a student apartment buitding. E. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: The Highland Area Community Councii will meet to discuss this site plan on July 27. Residents near Saint Catherine's have told staff they are concemed about noise from games on the fieVd, the loss of existing trees, and drainage problems. F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: 1. Master plan The Coilege recentiy compieted a master plan for the campus to guide development for the next 30 years. The master plan recommends locating simi(ar functions together on the campus and so it cails for locating the proposed soccer field and a proposed field house at the southeast corner of the campus near the existing athletic building. 2. Drainage Some residents south of the campus have complained about wet basements and other drainage probiems after heavy rain sforms. The exact cause of these probiems has not been determined. However, officials from Saint Catherine's told 9 staff that most of these complaints have come from residents living west of the � proposed soccer field. 3. Proposed use of the field The field wouid be used 6y Saint Catherine's soccer team. They would play about 19 games there per season plus a few additional games if the team made the play offs. They wouid also use the field for practice. Saint Cafherine's has not made any commitments at this time to let outside groups such as youfh (eague soccer feams use tfie field. They may consider permitting some outside use in ihe future when Saint GaYherine's team is not having its season. G. FINDINGS: Section 62.108(c) of the Zoning Code says that in "order to approve the site plan, the planning commission shail consider and find ff�at tfie site p(an is consistent with" the foliowing: (1) Tfle city's adopted comprehensive plan and development or project plans for sub-areas of the city. The site plan meets this condition. (2) Applicable ordinances of the City of Saint Paul. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has a Speciai Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. - Staff does not anticipate that the activifies on the field wil( exceed any noise timits. � - As part of buitding the field, a number of trees must be removed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that regulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacing trees. - The field complies with required setbacks. The zoning code does not estabtish a minimum setback for athtetic fields but it requires a 50 foot setback for buildings on coilege and the soccer field would meet this requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 feef from the east property line. (3} Preservafion of unique geologiq geographic orhistorically signifrcant characteristics of the city and environmentalJy sensitive areas. " The site plan meets this condition. Construction of the soccer field wili result in the removal of a number of existing mafure trees. However, most of the remaining undevetoped tand on the college's camp�s is wooded and so any other feasible location for a soccer fiefd would aiso result in a similar foss of trees. (4) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design which may have substantia! effecfs on neighboring land uses. The site pian meets this condifion. Sfeps will be taken to improve existing drainage problems and the fietd will be scree�ed by new landscaping. (See items 8 and 9 below.) � The field will not have lights or bleachers. (5) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in or der tb � D - `�`(O � to assure abutting p�operfy and/or its occupants wil! not be unreasonably affected. The site plan meets this condifion. The soccer fieid is located as far from neighboring residentia� property as possible given the location of exisfing buildings and athletic fields on the campus. (6) Creation of energy-conserving design through landscaping and location, orientafion and elevation of structures. The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and convenience of both vehicular and pedestrian tra�c botfl within the site and in relation to access streets, including traffic ci�cufation features, the locations and design of enfrances and exits and parking areas within fhe site. The site plan meets this condition. (8) The safisfactory availa6ility and capacity of storm and sanitary sewers, including solutions to any drainage prob/ems in the area of the deve%pment. The site pian meets this condition. The soccer fieid has been designed to be built on sand with drain tiles and wilf not add to the existing storm water run-off for the area. However, some nearby residents have compiained about existing drainage probiems � that affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the probiem in the area near the soccer field may be due to run-off from an o{der parking lot north of the fieid that drains toward the neighboring properties. To deal with the drainage, two new catch basins will be installed to intercept more storm water sun-off and the area south of the field wil! be graded to direct more of the run-off fo the new and existing catch basins. Existing catch basins will be cleaned if needed to make sure they are functioning properly. (9) Su�cienf landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. ' 7he site plan meets this condition. Some of the yards already have {erge shrubs on their back property line which will help screen the field. However, additional landscaping should be pianted as needed to screen the fieid from adjacent residences. There are restrictions on what can be planted because of an easement for a pubiic sewer that runs afong the south and east property lines: trees cannot be pianted in fhis area but lasge shrubs are permitted_ The site plan submitted shows shrubs planted along the south and east property lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of exisfing large shrubs on the neighboring property. (10) Site accessibility in accordance wrth the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including parking spaces, passengerloading zones and accessible routes. � The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and sediment contro! as specifred in the "Ramsey Erosion If Sediment and Control Handbook" � The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect cafch basins from sediment during construcfion will be required. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Sased on findings 1-11 staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Landscaping and screening The field must be screened on the south and east sides by p(anfing shrubs ffiaf will grow af leasf 12 feef tati. The exact number and placement of these shrubs wil! be determined by site plan review staff based on the focation of existing shrubs on neighboring property and input from the neighboring property owners. 2. Drainage Two new cafch basins must be insfa(ted to infercept storm water and fhe area south of field must be graded to direct more storm water to ihe new a�d existing catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are working properly. u � !Z •. u From: To: Date: Subject: <mbdesroches@stkate. ed u> <tom. beach@ci.stpaul. mn.us> 7/24/00 2:48PM Soccer Fieid p�s��:�, b �. ��,,,,._ oc �W .�, to�ti��, �. �k, �pCG1! t"►r� tJRf SC��ctC1 AM� ��GI+��iVct �`.Et�r �t?CIt �6o{r�.t '�' � � i I was pieased to Ieam that we have the approvai for the landscaping plans. At our last meeting you asked that i send you somefhing in writing regarding our master space plannning and the areas we had considered for the soccer field. The Coliege administration approved the construction of a soccer fieid fifteen months ago but put the project on hoid until we had compieted the full master space pian. We did not want to limit our future options with this consVUCtion. The fieid was in6tially intended to be in the generai area that it is now being built, in close proximity to the softball field. During the master space planning process we held to the assumption that we wanted to group like activi6es together to the extent desireable. That is why the athietic facilities are generaily grouped in the south east quadrant of the campus with the Butler Center siightly west. In December,1999 Ellerbe Becket presented the college with three aitemative plans. Alternative A showed the athietic fields noRh of the Aiberta Apaertments on the current parking lot with a new roadway and a new gate to the south parallel and in proximity to the back of the homes on Bayard.Aiternative B showed the same without a roadway. Both required the construction of a large parking structure. Altemative C showed athietic fields east of the softbail area. These were early schematic designs and Elierbe took comments from tfie coilege community to do further development. The plans in January continued to group the athletic faciiities in the south east quadrant. One presented the fieid house where the Aiberta Apartment building now stands. One showed the fieldhouse just north of the current softbail fieid. The college recognized the �eed for a soccer field in phase one of the impiementation of the plan and did not wish to tear down an apartment building that is weii used stiil has some years left in it. We were aiso reluctant to buiid large parking structures for both cost and secutity reasons. We asked Eilerbe Becet to take these matters into consideration when they came back with the next set of drawings. Because of the urgency of constructing the soccer fieid and the impact the lack of a fieid was having on our enrollment and athletic program, we considered other temporary sites. We looked at the area directly west of Derham Hall and near the Dewdrop pond. We rejected the idea of a temporary fieid because of the cost and because of the enviroronmental issues. We remained committed to having the soccer field in the area of campus with other athietic actvivies. The plan which was presented to the board of trustees in April had the soccer field with a track around it in the area generally where it now is planned. The track was removed as not part of the master space pian. The field house was moved north to be cioser to fhe Butler Center. The Alberta Apartment building reamined intact. The O'Shaughessy parking lot was designated for future parking. There was no new roadway through the south east quadrant to Fairview. This pian was deemed the ieast disruptive to the neighbors and the most suited to the 13 college. � We have made modifications to the plan to preserve as many trees as possible so the current location is not exactly as on the pian of Aprit 14. The plan dated June 26 is more exact . This is what was presented to the neighbors at the meeting the evening of June 26. Alease let me know it you would like additonal information prior to our meeting th+s Wednesday. CC: <rjnygren@stkate.edu> � � �� 7EL�612— Jul 31'00 11-34 No.002 P.02 HIGHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL a`�' Building a Stronger Community Through Citizen Participation 1978 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul MN 55115 (651)695-4005 Fax(G51)695-4007 Council Munhers Officers: I.awa Dcutxrry, President Sliawn Bartsh, Vice President C. Scott Bunin, Ttcaswec SaHy Couses, Secretary Mcmbers: Grid 1: Tanya Refshaugo Grid2: Ba:baraHussen Grid 3: Scott Bunin Grid 4: Cluis Johnston Crrid 5: Dick Mitchet] Gzid 6: WinBorden Grid 7: Dan Galles Crrid A: Greg Kliendl Grid 9: Sally Couser Grid 10: Stutwn BBruli Grid 1 I: Larissa Tadaverthy Grid 12: Laura Dcuberry At Lurge: John Grzybek Angic Kline Miicti Gordon Larry Haznpel HigNand Business Associaaon: Anz Paul West Lnd Business Associalion Roget Amundson A(tcrnatcs: Rick Dagenxis Maa Anfang Cornmuniry Organizer: Gay1c Summers Crime Prevention: Linda I�elier July 31,2000 St. Paul Planning Commission ZOning Conunittee Liton Field, Chair 25 Wesi 4�' Street St. Paul MN 55102 Deaz Mr. Field; The Highland District Council has reviewed the site plan submitted by the Coitege of St, Catherine for the new field on the'sr campus. The Council agrees that there should be no lighting installed on the fietds and that no permanent seating be installed. We are aware that the College has held several meetings with their neighbors and have taken concerns raised into consideration during the planning process. The Councii would like to have a member of our Board work with ffie neighbors and fhe College regazding the landscape ptan for the area south of the field. The board believes that it is important that community input be part of that process. We further encourage the College to consider the needs of community youth regarding use of the new fields for youth soccer should that need arise. The Highland District Counci( supports the 5ite Plan submitted by the College, SinCerety, Laura Deuberry President cc: Marcie Dows, College of St. Catherine Councilmember Pat Harris � I iS July 23, 2000 Members of the Zoning Committee: Because we will be in Boulder, Colorado, on August 3— the date set for a hearing on the soccer field proposal offered by St. Catherine College, we respectfully submit this letter in our absence. We have resided at 1845 Bayard Avenue for almost 45 years. � AIl these years we na�e t�zed to be �ood neigiiboi ta St. Catherine's, and they, in turn have been a solicitous institution. The college has every right to build a soccer field, but some safety provisions should be made for taxpayers whose properties abut the school. The trees in question, besides having an esthetic value, have been an anchor for the rain run off that forms a stream of water as it gushes along the fence behind our properties. On Memorial Day, 1965, down our block at 1939 Bayard, our friends + were inundated in the basement with water within 18 inches of their first floor. Besides the noise involved on sports events, prevention of flooding should be a primary concern in evaluating St. Catherine's plans. Too often land is stripped of trees and foliage, and after a heavy deluge there is a wringing of the hands as to mistakes made in underestimating the results of heavy rains or heavy snow melts.. We hope in your consideration of St. Catherine's request for a permit, you will keep her neighbors' troubling concerns in mind. Thank you for this opportnnity. Sincerely, �,��.e1��—� Esth�d Reuben Kaplan u 1845 Bayard Avenue � St. Paul, MN 55116 651-698-4439 d6 - `L9� � :u!r 31, 2000 Zo;ung Cor:�.rr:itte� i;it} v� St. Pau' ?�I�nnir,� ;snd E�;��r33:�� T)ev�lupment ? 4�0 C'sty Haii anne.>; 25 �i'e�t ��`:, Strcet St. Paul, �IN 55 } �_- i�;Q I3ea* Sirs: i as: •:.r;ting to y�:�u bec.ause I��ili be unab:e to attend the plarl-i:n� cemmittze rr,ee:ina on , - :_a«;sst ::` rt �Pl�� t which t;me there is to _be�: discussior= aEoui thP planned sc�cU r field �n t� e:��:pa=s c€'��lege o1=� Latheritt°. F.s a neig htior of*_h+; i.oiiege and a cor.cemed i;v:neewn�r, i±ee< Liiat I she�u:c; sha� e witl� yov ti.e cuncerns 1 ha�. e baseu on �ne ,:,�.,r : ation thac St i;atharine's nas shu'ed wiiit us. � a.z:e!:daci a neighhoi 3.��cd meeting o�t the :arr�pus ot3 Ju:�e 26:'?v�� hh<^.ra the �ii �ia's of � JZ �.::T1lC:3I:e'S �3Aii ULl� LYtE IOtiaTCLt71 ��Sili ti�r dev el�� pment o� t�c campus anii s�ecificaixy ansu:ez�.d or prr�vicicd "experts" te answer kuescions ahout the soccrr :ie.d development: t�,.� a u�.ined cival engincer and ha�ing been invoived in a nun�ber c�t �ite � seiection and de:�e1�P?1ent �c.i�,itias; I�v>u:quite co;�cerned 3�r ihe_tac;;:o: depfr� ir, the ��12:ltl:f.� i�i21. �'.&S ) ;res�nted c�_us.�.There;seecr=s�to l:ave.bezn.a long tern� ��ViS10P � fi�F it18 � �ztt:�ns �ev�.topeci; iiowe.zc, €he de.put of zn�ineerirg plan�ti<,� an� c3�siderat�or, of all ..i =hc �li� ({�VG��j ;!:t'".iT 1SSUE5 ser��ed to ha.ve been tninianal..� ��'•/hile a schem3tic 4 o:: tr.� Tu''ture �.a�tj'•i+s �ane by E(lerbe anc� Iiecket was proviciea to ihe group, many ;:.;�:.id��a?i.,r� :ia�7 .�c� been "thought tY�roua'ri adequately. For ex2m�le, it was su�;ested ;}�rr�_ n�cx e several alternatives for pubIic street access on the souttv wesc an3 wiazt wzs s);i�-.�r r?at: � ju,i sei!erted a need to have emergency access to new �uiin]ngs r�:, ?he ;�ti*rr side of th�: campus. F�s yuesLions were asked and 2lternatives suggeste7 it was �rkcc,�l�iedged th� t#Ir� deptr. of planning was very �preiirninan;''. L�hile it is noruiai to fia; e:o considar seve aiternatives over the life of a project, rr�any issucs suct� as o�•c�aii („�(� Yr�ie�me and fk>�» site draina�e, and e: imp c.°:C ISSUCS S:]US�"f?: CO;�a;CI�: e�� ES �.3i? 07 c tOt3i pian ?n the eariy st .c4�eS Gi &LiC;l Z Lri�55V0 (L�VC:CC��'P�S �:l'3 �. "S iae ir.ck of olann:ng and totaa site c�nsicieration becam� m�re aoparent whea taL'�iag sy ��:i�1C 11iy d±'Oai T1i:. ,occ�: fietd. E�,c yca know. there is a 6rainage system thai n:ns :;"sc;�,z tu;. e�.tu�e suuth edge �i tt!e �ampus with catcti basins regulariy nea� t�:e gr�pert�; ;:; ,.. �; ;,i; �f��r�,� ap��.��ntly drains to the west (do � an�i theia is anotner caich h�sin :[ora *:�e 4t es� =?�De �f �*. Ca:herine's pro�:eny� abo�.:t &C% fee*_ no�th of tha sautl�i �?i�r-^�`? ile.. s: �� :��:1 ti.;1COR.tS110D I0�2I�1J WESTZfYI-01CSt-�aYCIl �id�iil t:: �OOC Ql:f7Ti� 1 ir :Vy T:1LIl�. G+ C�'i�, �6'sl IlS7:.?. fT't}i(11 SSITt�lE Ii.S��2C_70.^. Jf 2�!� 111U(� S:iC I3C'IC C� ;rass �in this arra. �r. fact.. c?t;rin? �%ze sn-i?1:, and durin� heavy rains, it is noY unc�** ier_De��-ar�g i�v�:ii :�:[iu ":�c iv<3�'tl5 7A1 ��'I:. ��"i Ct��TiCS t7�L.`tL Cd7tlpltS !�t 4:a'v° 7r:2Y� FC?i3C'�f�ti�tt�i:��? v3i f.c; � e'i�•:��C�.1CiC� %L.-c::t.� i i 1i2�: r et�e:i =.cen d e;fl4 .lS�1 1L"::2iT il'i iA0 SY°22t fl'v;ri tF :i.r�j rn.s��;� - ii:•;Ti20�t'T�`?"S �=l^t:' .}!C SC�uL1t �.<'J7JCI'?ti Illi: 3.�a:) if'L)O!btFUU{�l(:.? aiJfi4 T.�7!' I:�C Gi i:�l:.'i: �7 basins that parallels the south border. Tfiat would Iead me to conclude that there might � be a capacitp problem and.� or cirainage issue (since much ofthis side ofcampus drains south and west}, aIthou�h I have not sfudied the layout of the system. �t tf e community meeting, I asked the person from the construction company, who was ider:tified as the person res�or,sible for the s�ccer fie?d drain�e, if he knew how Yhe syste:n was conri°cted and had the capacity issue been studied. In particular, we talked ; ba:�t hou� tae se.ccer fieldword<i be laid o��l tc> drain to the south. I poinYed out that immediate�y to tha c� est of the proposed field the: e was a large area that drained to a catch basin behind 1 Syl Ba;�ar3 and ihat from t'tie elevation drawings even more water mi�ht be draining through this area after the field was built. Ixe stated that this was not part of hi s prejec? :nd he had ne± �een asked to look at the effect on this area. He, in fact, did n�t kr_ow ab�u= tae-iiae uf catch basir:s did not know if thep werE connectad or tivnerz cney drair,ad :o, did n��t kr�ow where the water that u�as tci drain so�.�tr iro�n tae fi�ld into a catch basin would ukimately flow to, and apparentty had made no evaluation of the system capacity, etc. :n fact, it was very cleaz thex he had beer asked to look at a narrow projeci and only had looked at only one small increment of a very Iazge plan, :vhici. _.as interreia�.ed ilut�me�. _ I:o•�?c ti�xis con�°ersation, in canjunctiun fvith the way other ir.iornation n�as presented, as ar, iad:r.�tian of horv ;i�tte plaa.nin� l�a�i i;een don�. '3'h:s is not to say inai the issaes can - r:ot sad i.ilI r.�� b<� addres�ed_ �1;� coucern ic that it appears �,hat, l:ke the in:t:ai �u�#ir.g . c�°N'f� ei the tre�s ��ithouf �uarnin�, St. Catr�erine's is hastily emba:icir.g un a major � dav�iopxnent actieit} with adequa=e planniaj. They clea.=iy have a right to maice impro�%ements to their property�. Huwever, it is �pparenzly beins done u�ithout adequate p�a.�ning and foreYiioughi about a number of critical issues that uill hzve an im�act on the _ r.einhborhood and city services. � a:�3 requestin; in�t th� city ensure that ihere is adequate consideration of ihe full scope and imgact of this major development activ;ty on the community, the en�ironment, and citv se�ices. It wcuid seea: that a more complete site development and engineering plan shculd �e required so ihat vie do r,ot end up with a"Rube Cioidber�" Lotleccion of nxes Yhat is expensive ana h::s a negati��e impact on_ the community's infrastructur�. Sincereiy, C �� Catherine �. 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PAUL, MINNESOTA 55105 (651) 690-6043 FaX (651) 690-6419 September 6, 2000 Councilmembez Jerty Blakey Waxd 1 Room 310-A City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembex Chris Coleman W�d 2 Room 310-B City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmember Pat Harxts Wasd 3 Room 310-C City Hall St Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembex Jay Benanav Ward 4 Room 310-D City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmember Jim Reitex Ward 5 Room 320-A City Hall St. Paul, Iv tN 55102 Councilmembex Dan Bostrom Watd 6 Room 320-B City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembet Kathy Iantty Watd 7 Room 320-C City Hall St Paul, MN 55102 Re: College of Saint Catherine Public Hearing, Septembec 6, 2000 De� Councilmembexs: On Wednesday, Septembex 6, 2000, the College of St.Catherine will appe� at a pub&c hearing to xespond to an appeal of one neighbox to the site plan foz the constcuction of a socces field in the southeast azea of out piopesty. We believe the site plan as unanimously approved by the Plannina Comuussion meets necessasy xequixements, that the college has taken steps to alleviate the concems e�pressed by the neighboxs on Bayasd Avenue, and that thexe has been no erxox made by the Planning Coimnission. In addirion, we have the support of the Highland District Council. i � „ s We recognize that we caused some contLOVexsy in April in moving forwaxd cvith txee xemoval on short notice to the neighbors. We have apologized to the neighbors for this e�or in judgmen� and have subsequendy established an on-going neighboxhood liaison task foxce, a landscaping task farce, and set periodic open-invitadon meetings with the neighbors on Sayaxd and the surrounding azea. We ase pleased that the appellaiit is sexving on oux landscaping task foxce. SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET, ST. PAlll PROVINCE •• �... Septembes 6, 2000 Page Two The issues saised in the appeal relate to lighting, noise, and drainage. Each was addiessed at the Zoning Coinmittee public heating on August 3, 2000, and the Plauning Cotnmission on August 11, 2�00. The college does not intend to install lighting fox the soccer field. It was never part of oux plan, so we readilp agxeed to it as a condition. In addition, the landscaping plan appxoved bp the city provides for planting tTees and shrubs that provide a natural bazriei ftom other campus lighting. Roger Pocta of Lasson Engineering will provide fuither detail on the dxainage plan at the public hearing. We believe that the construcrion of the field cvill nnprove the dtainage in the azea. Two new catch basins will be installed to intercept storm watet and the axea south of the field will be graded to ditect more storm water to them. The plan does not violate the noise standards. Intem�ittent noise will not vio]ate these standazds. These aze exciting times at the College of St. Catherine. We recently completed a stcategic planning pxocess and a mastex space plan to guide the development within oux cutrent campus boundaries. The College of St. Catherine's views the soccer field as essential to out ability to recruit and setain women who ase incteasingly interested in athletics and physical fimess as a component of theix total educational expeuence. We ask that pou confirm the unaniixious vote of the Planning Coinuussion and allow us to proceed. Sincexely, `�, �S� ��--�-- Mary DesRoches Vice Pxesident far Finance and Business Opexations cc: ✓Ms. Nancy Andezson, Secretary to the City Council NIr. Thomas Beach, Zoning Specialist, LIEP Ms. Petes Wames, Office of the City Attomey Ms. Eleni Skeoas, Office of the City Attomey Ms. Jean Iwan, 1855 Bayaxd Avenue Ms.Gail Sommexs, Highlan.d District Gouncil SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDEL£T, ST. PAUL PROVINCE „. - - . �: CITY COUNCIL MQ�IBERS FROM: JEAN IWF�V (apellate, haneowner 1855 Bayard Ave.) SUBJEGT: NOISE (proposed St. Catherine's Soccer field) Fran the Aug. 4, 2000 Zoning camiittee Minutes: Ms. Shiela Brown (athletic director) came foreward and stated between-�.1 and 15 soccer games would be.played on the field and they would restrict useage. There would be between 15 and 70 spectators. CONCIItN: Ms. Brown told me in a phone call I made to her that the field would also be used for regular practices (with no specifics on rnunber or time of day)� also gym classes, impromptu games, and camnunity use! Point 4 in zoning conditions: Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provisions for such matters as ...si�ht and sound buffers...and those ,s:,.�• i: rt aspects of design which may have substantial ef£ects on neighboring land use. , CONCII2N: The use of homeowners back yards for gardening,relaxing, entertaining, etc. will be greatly di,minished by our "Neighbors” to the north having up to 70 spectators,�lus coaches, and players yelling!! Referees will blow - shri3l whistles! Position of homes approx 6 ft. abo�e the field makes shrubs and fences for �aomse control�.�adequate. The field wa.11 be 30 ft. fran the property line�(team benches). The Highland District Council Their recommendation was made without in ut from an of the affected haneowners. They evaluated only the St. Catherine s si e of t e issue. Ms. Soauners was aware of my concexn regarding the field and had my phone rnunber. CANCIItN: I question their bias and their ability to mediate questions regarding useage of the field. RECOhIINmDATION REGARDING NOISE CONTROL: PLEASE GIVE ADJACE�T PROPERTIES AT r.FnS SOME QUIET TIME (other than winter) WHIIV WE CAN EIVJOY OUR YARDS. PLEASE LIMLT USEAGE TO ST. CATT-IIItINE'S S�DIIVTS. „;;, �` e- �--s >. s, - < - .8-. ... .,.: �, >.. _ _ . 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(:r�3 ..:. 1 ..�.. .e�`��I Council File # ��0 Green Sheet # f 00$13 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Refened To � �, . �' Committee: Date 2 Whereas, the College of St. Catherine, in zoning file no. 00-135531, made application to 3 the Saint Paul Planning Commission (hereinafter, the "Commission") for site plan review 4 pursuant to the provisions of the Saint Paul Zoning Code for property located on the St. 5 Catherine's campus (2004 Randolph Avenue) and legally described as: Grounds of the College of 6 St. Catherine Subj to Esmts; Vac Sts & Alleys Accruing Lots 2 thru Lot 25 John Gaazden's Sth 7 Add & Lots 1 thru Lot 25 Lane's Cleveland Villas & Part of E'h of Lot 16 Reserve Park Garden 8 Lots Lying W of Lanes Cleveland Villas pl., for the purpose of constructing a soccer field; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Whereas, the Zoning Committee of the Commission conducted a public hearing on August 3, 200Q after having provided notice to affected property owners, and submitted its recommendation to the Commission. By its resolution number 00-50, dated August 11, 2000, the Commission decided to grant the application, subject to specific conditions, based on the following findings and conclusions: (1) �2) The city's adopted comprehensive plan and development or project plans for sub-azeas of the city. The site plan meets trus condition. Applicable ordinances of the City of Saint Paul. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has a Special Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. - Staff does not anticipate that the activities on the field will exceed any noise limits. - As part of building the field, a number of trees must be removed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that regulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacing trees. 36 - The field complies with required setbacks. The zoning code does 37 not establish a minimum setback for athletic fields but it requires a 38 50-foot setback for buildings on college and the soccer field would �/ � � � 1 meet this 2 requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 3 feet from the east property line. 5 (3) 6 8 The site plan meets this condition. Construction of the soccer field will 9 result in the removal of a number of existing mature trees. However, most 10 of the remainiug undeveloped land on the college's campus is wooded and 11 so any other feasible location for a soccer field would also result in a 12 similar loss of trees. 13 14 (4) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable 15 provision for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight 16 buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design 17 which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. 18 Preservation of unique geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentally sensitive areas. 19 The site plan meets this condition. Steps will be taken to improve existing 20 drainage problems and the field will be screened by new landscaping. (See 21 items 8 and 9 below.) The field will not have lights or bleachers. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 (5) (6) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order to assure abutting properiy and/or its occupants will not be unreasonably affected. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field is located as faz from neighboring residential property as possible given the location of existing buildings and athietic fields on the campus. Creation of energy-conserving design through landscaping and location, orientation and elevation of structures. The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and convenience of both vehiculaz and pedestrian traffic both within the site and in relation to access streets, including traffic circulation features, the locations and design of entrances and exits and pazking areas within the site. The site plan meets this condition. �$) The satisfactory availability and capacity of storm and sanitary sewers, including solutions to any drainage probiems in the area of the development. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field has been designed to be built on sand with drain tiles and will not add to the existing storm water run-off for the azea. However, some neazby residents have complained about existing drainage problems that affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the problem in 00 - q� o the azea near the soccer field may be due to run-off from an older parking 3 lot north of the field that drains toward the neighboring properties. 4 5 To deal with the drainage, two new catch basins will be installed to 6 intercept more storm water run-off and the area south of the field will be 7 graded to direct more of the run-off to the new and existing catch basins. 8 Existing catch basins will be cleaned if needed to make sure they ue 9 functioning properly. 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 (9) Sufficient landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. The site plan meets this condition. Some of the yazds already have large shrubs on their back property line which wiil help screen the field. However, additional landscaping should be planted as needed to screen the field from adjacent residences. There aze restrictions on what can be planted because of an easement for a public sewer that runs along the south and east property lines: trees cannot be planted in this area but lazge shrubs are permitted. The site plan submitted shows shrubs planted along the south and east properiy lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of existing large shrubs on the neighboring property. (10) Site accessibility in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including parking spaces, passenger loading zones and accessible routes. The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and sediment control as specified in the "Ramsey Erosion Sediment and Control Handbook." The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect catch basins from sediment during construction will be required. Whereas, given the findings above and under the authority of Leg. Code § 64.300(e), the Commission imposed the following conditions upon the approved site plan: 40 1. Landscaping and screening The field must be screened on the south and east sides by 41 planting shrubs that will grow at least 12 feet tall. The exact number and placement of 42 these shrubs will be determined by site plan review staff based on the location of existing 43 shrubs on neighboring property and input from the neighboring property owners. 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 2. Drainage Two new catch basins must be installed to intercept storm water and the area south of field must be graded to direct more storm water to the new and existing catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are working properly. 3. Seating and lighting No permanent seating for spectators and no lighting for the field may be installed without prior approval by the City. Ir �' �► 2 Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Leg. Code § 64.206, Jean Iwen duly filed with the 3 City Clerk an appeal from the determination made by the Commission and requested, for the 4 purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission, a hearing before the City 5 Council; and 7 Whereas, pursuant to Leg. Code §§ 64.206 - 64.208, and upon norice to affected parties a 8 public hearing was duly conducted by the City Council on September 6, 2000 where all 9 interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Whereas, The City Council, having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and ofthe Planning Commission, do hereby Resolve, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby affirm the decision of the Planning Commission in this matter, and adopts as its own the findings in Planning Commission resolution 00-50; and Be it Further Resolved, that the Council, acting in this matter pursuant to Leg. Code § 64.207, hereby modifies condirion numbers "one," "two; ' and "three" as imposed by the Commission and adds a new condition "four" to read as follows: l. Landscaping and screening. 25 The College shall replace trees that have been or will be removed to make 26 way for the soccer field with replacement trees using a replacement schedule consistent 27 with the City's Tree Replacement policy set forth in Leg. Code § 60.788(b)(1-3). 28 Replacement trees will heip preserve the essential chazacter of the college campus as 29 well as the abutting residential neighborhood and will promote a physical and aesthetic 30 buffer between the soccer field and abutting residential properties. In addition, a 31 landscaping plan consistent with this replacement condition shall be prepared by the 32 Coliege. The plan shall be developed using a registered landscape architect or forester. 33 The plan shall, at a minimum, provide for screening the soccer field by planting and 34 maintaining a combination of trees and shrubs along the north, south and east sides of 35 the field. The shrubs and trees shall be of species which will grow at least 12 feet tall. 36 The shrubs and trees should be of different species and densities and have visual 37 screening, wind break, dust collection, heat and glare reduction and noise barrier 38 characteristics. The plan shall be developed with input from a neighborhood 39 committee. The committee must include some properry owners abutting the location 40 41 42 43 44 of the proposed soccer field. The plan shall be submitted to site pian review staff for approval. 2. Drainage. 45 Two new catch basins shall be installed to intercept storm water. Public works 46 staff will review and approve their location, size, etc. The area to the south of the 47 soccer field must be graded to direct more storm water to the new and existing catch 48 basins. All catch basins shall be maintained to ensure that they are working properly. 49 In addition, the College must conduct a groundwater and surface drainage study on the 50 impact of the new soccer field on the capacity and availability of present storm and 51 sanitary sewers. The study shall include solutions to any �� ,. � 1 drainage problems present in the area of the new soccer field. In particular, the study 2 must address the drainage issues noted in the Planning Commission Resolution 3 fmdings at paragraph 8. The study shall be submitted to the department of public 4 works for review and approval. If deemed necessary by public works, the College shali 5 implement plans identified in the study to resolve groundwater or drainage problems 6 in the area of the new soccer field. This study shall be done as part of a broader 7 campus drainage study which the College has indicated that it is planning to prepaze. 9 10 3. Seating and lighting. 11 No spectator seating and no field lighting may be installed without the prior 12 approval of the zoning or plamzing administrator. Thereafter, no changes in seating 13 and lighting shall be made without prior approval by the zoning or planning 14 administrator. In addition, campus lighting shall be focused, shielded and located so as 15 to compensate for light screening as existing prior to the removal of the trees for the 16 soccer field and consistent with the safety needs of students and campus patrons. 17 Lighting issues should be addressed with input from a neighborhood committee. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 4. Field activities. All games, practices, and field activities shall be scheduled by the College and the schedule of such activities shall be readily available to the public from the College. The College has indicated that it will obtain the input of the Highland District Council on any plan for use of the field by groups not related to the College. To make such input meaningful, the College will not allow use of the field by groups not related to the College for a period of one (1) year in order to allow the District Council an opportwiity to conduct an evaluation of the impact of the field and to meet with the College to formulate a plan for non-college field use approved by the District Councit. The one year period shall commence as of the date the fietd is completed and availabte to the College for play. And Be It Further Resolved, That the appeal of Jean Iwen is denied; 34 And Be It Finally Resolved, That the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the 35 College of St. Catherine, Jean Iwen, the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary -��C�f�� - - •- - � .d�. s�i7� � " _ �� , �1�i/// � %1 By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: �� /.�l��.v+�� Approved by Mayor foY Submission to Council By: Adopted by Council: Date � c'�. 'c�5 r�}00-0 00-�I:�O GREEN SHEET � Councilmember Pat Harris 6-8630 i•::.; �a�-?�.� �aiwt , �� ❑arv�lrouEr TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES �, -, :.- , No vuJ � 3 a�r� ❑ aneasmt ❑ wuweNtamxcnow. ❑ wunry�aem�ccra ❑ MTORI�AYR4R) ❑ (CUP ALL IOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) A zesolution memorializing the decision of the City Council on September 6, 2000, denying the appeal (with conditions) of Jean Iwen to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for a soccer field on the campus of the College of Saint Catherine, 2004 Randolph Avenue. PLANNING GOMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION /1ldOUNT OF TRANSACTION Hes Nis 0�^�rm eNerworked untl� a mN2ct for Nie dePe�meM9 VES No Hes this peraon?irtn e.er hem a cqy empbyee4 YES NO Oces Mis persoNfirm poceeas a sidll not rwimalyposeessaE by arry artent aty employee7 YES NO Ia Mis pnamlfiim a terpetetl venrbf! YES NO �lain a�l vea are�e�s on aeoaiate sheet and aMach to areen sheet COST/ItEVENUE BUDfiE7ED (CIRCLE ONq ACTMTY NUFBER VEE NO INFORMATON (IXPWNj PATRICK W. HARRIS Councilmember MEMORANDUM CITY OF SAINT PALi L OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO: Council President Dan Bostrom City Councilmembers / FROM: Councilmember Pat Harris� DATE: I' ^ October 24, 2000 Item #21 on the October 25 City Council Agenda College of Saint Catherine „ I• Attached please fmd a copy of Item #21 on the October 25 City Council agenda, Resolution 00-990, memorializing a decision made by the Council on September 6, 2000, on the soccer field at St. Kate's. This resolu6on hopefully will address some of the concerns that neighbors brought up at the meeting on September 6. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Matt Reinartz, my Legislative Aide, or me at 266-8630. Thank you. C: Gerry Strathman, Council Research Nancy Anderson, Council Reseazch Susan Kimberly, Mayor's Office Bill Huepenbecker, Mayor's Office Fred Owusu, City Clerk Eleni Skevas, Deputy City Attorney Legislative Aides CITY HALL SL'ITE 310C ; ! �� "V � � i � �� V� r� � �� n � ' ��I v � SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-]615 65]'266-8630 ,�-_�, Pnmed on Reqtletl Paper CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norn� Co[eman, Mayor t�llgllSt 25, 2�� Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: OFFICE OF LICENSE, WSPECTIONS AND QO -�� ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Robert Kessler. Direaor �� BUbDINGINSPECTIONAND Telephone:612-266900I DESIGN Facsimile: 6I2-2669099 350 Sr Perer Sveet Suite 310 Saint Pa¢i, Mirtrzesota SSIO2-ISSO � � � 4�0 1 , � q l�° WJ i��e�`.�O.iL� S%ai1�LP �:� � i3 � 3 �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2000 for the following zoning case: Appellant: Jean Iwen File Number: 00-135531 Purpose: Location: Appeal of a decision by the Planning Commission to approve a site plan for a soccer field Campus of the College of Saint Ca[herine (2004 Randolph Avenue) I have confirmed this date with the office of Councilmember Harris. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City Council at your earliest convenience and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul L,egal Ledger. Please call me at 651-266-9086 if you have any questions. Sincerely, •'�� Tom Beach Zoning Section • �nzsrxuiv+ NOTTCE OF PUBLIC HEARIPiG� The Saint Paul City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday. September 6, 2000, aY 5:30 p.m. inthe City Council Chambexs, 'Riir� Floor ciTy xall. 15 west Reuogg Boulevard, Saint Patil, MN, to cronsidu the appeal of Jean iwen to a decision of the Plannfng Comxuission approving a site plan for a soccer field on the Campus of ffie College of Saint Catherine. 2004 Raudblph Avenue. - � . _ Dated: AugvsP 29. 2000 ' ' NANCYANllER50Id Assistant CiTy Covncil Secretary [AVgust 31) , ' --- S7: PAIIL LEGAL LEDC&R —_____ 026118Q8 � - OFFICE OF LICENSE, L*ISPECTIONS AND ENVIItONMENTAL PROTECTION RobenKess[er, Direaor O� _qq� CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Co[eman, Mayor AllguSt 2$, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 LOWRY PROFESSIONAL BUILDING Suite 300 350 St. Peter Streei S¢int Pauf, Minnesota SSIO2-1510 Telephone: 612-266-9090 Facsimile: 612-26(r9099 612-266-9124 RE: Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a site plan for new soccer field on the campus of the College of Saint Catherine (2004 Randolph Avenue) Public hearing at City Council scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Zoning File 00-135531 Deaz Ms. Anderson: � PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE SITE PLAl�i WTTH CONDITIONS On August 11 the Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new soccer field to be built at the southeast corner of the campus of the College of Saint Catherine. The field requires the removal of an number of existing trees and it witt be close to the back yards of nearby residences. So conditions were added about landscaping, screening, draina�e, seating and lighting intended to minimize the impact of field on nearby residents. (See attached resolution.) The Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, the Highland Area Community Council and LIEP staff recommended approval with conditions. At the public hearing 8 people spoke in opposition and 2 letters in opposition were received. C � AN APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED BY JEAN IWEN WI30 LIVES 1�iEAR TI3E PROPOSED FIELD The appeal states that the Planning Commission erred by not adequately considering the impact that removing the existing trees and building the field would have on light pollution, drainage and noise. (See attached appeal.) Please notify me if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the pubtic heazing. Sincerely, L / Tom Beach Zoning Specialist Attachments page I page 2 page 5 page 9 page 13 page 19 Appeal filed by Jean Invin Planning Commission resolution Zoning Committee minutes Staff report and recommendations Letters to the P3anning Commission Location map and site plan ; APPLICATIOTf FOR APPEAL �E� Departn:e�:t ojPlanning and Economic Developmenl • IrtTTtl Zonin� Sectioi: �� d 1100 Cit}• Hall Annez 25 Yi'est Fou�th Slreet Saint Pau1, N1A' S5102 266-6589 APPELLANT I Name �,} GGL 11 � i'� Zip ��Daytime PROPERTY LOCATION . • Zoning File Name l70 "�" / �cs.�� AddresslLocation �G7d � �G��o�oli �i/`� TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made for an appeal to the: � Board of Zoning Appeals �City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section2�� , Paragraph A of the Zoning Code, to appeaf a decision made by the �- IG4 on � � us'� �� -__ _ - (date of d cision) �55� File number: �"� �v�-tiv�� te�t.tr��c uJa.T�v_ Lvo,v� rc �P-e✓�/_cz��`� Se>rL �?- d v-a,�r1'�� Cv�.v �� T"°It�! '7'I'l� b�F'vt-� ��y" �i,�ds�� bus�.��5 �7'Ia7 � �.� 5' �� 2. e' / 2" ��i-ccl� i K�'�r �c x-� -�c'l� � S"�c y- ��czC� �� c'�,1. � 1 � C�'i c 1.� �o . �i t �I e., 7 � oar11 bti, (� �f �'��i bc�vl� ti U GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Explai� why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative o�ciaf, or an error in fact, procedure or � finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Pianning Commission. , S� �r� 5r, stu�-�s �of�� ,�aY�,.��. �o i°lt�0.c�.� r�s,d�N7"5 k�u.Gk yar�1 �.c�j7L,au'i y Td �; h� � r�-' u s, G� /r 7 ok"u r�� ,.Y,is - �?v7 - di s�stss� - �'1 � ��'� ' i >� �� Y I' yors-r �. 2YSc�� '1? � i-, ��r iY1c, �"oLt� � «�� Y'u�, �2S�L�� ' `iYlDis�e'� tG�1v?rY! c/Gf�111��e'S `�I�� r� >f choot if n carv) �_ _ i�_i _ ApplicanYs signature -G�ic�✓ �� Date � �3 �ify agent � ,qqo i , . . � � i city of saint pauf planning commission resolution fi{e number 00-5 date $�11�°° �VHEREAS, the College of Saint Catheane's, file € 00-135531, has applied fo: a Site Plan Review under the provisions of Section of the Sainf Paul Le�islative Code, for the purpose of constructin� a soccer field on their campus located at 2004 Randolph Avenue, le�ally described as GROUNDS OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE SUB7 TO ESMTS; VAC STS & ALLEYS ACCRUING LOTS 2�HRU LOT 2i JOHN GAARDEN'S STH ADD & LOTS i THRU LOT 25 LANE'S CLEVELAI�iD VILLAS & PART OF E'h OF LOT 16 RESERVE PARI: GARDEN LOTS LYIIQG W OF LANES CLEVELAND VILLAS PL; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Zonin� Committee on 813J00, held a public hearing at which ail persons present were given an opportunity to be heazd pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the iequirements of Section 64300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codz; and �VHEREAS, Saint Paul Plannin� Commission, on 8/11/00 based on the evidence presented at the public hearin� as substantially reflected in the minutes, found that the site plan is consistent with: (1) ��) The ciry's adopted comprehensire plan and development or project plmis for sub-areas of tl:e ciry. The site plan meets this condition. Applicable ordinances of the Ciry of Saint Pa�il. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has 2 Spzcial Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. Staff does not anticipate that the activities on the field will exce:d any noise limits. As part of buildin� the field, a number of trees must be remoti•ed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that re�ulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacin� trees. �� moved by Field seconded by in favor iSnanimous against � The field complies with required setbacks. The zonin� code does not,establish a � minimum setback for athletic fields but it requires a 50 foot setback for buildings on college and the soccer field �vould meet this requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 feet from the east property line. � (3) Preservatioa oJuniqice geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the ciry ancl environ��zentally serasitive areas. The site plan meets this condition. Constniction of The soccer field w'ill result in the removal of a number of existin� mature trees. Ho�vever, most of the remainin� undeveloped land on the college's campus is �vooded and so any other feasible location for a soccer field would also resutt in a similar loss of trees. (4) Protection of adjacertt and neigl:boring properties throt�gh reasonable provision for such matters as swface water drainage, souncl and sight be ffers, preservation of views, light nnd air, anct those aspects of design tivhich may have substm:tial effecu orz neighboring laitd erses. The site plan meets this condition. Steps will be taken to improve existing drainage probiems and the fieId wiIl be screened by netiv tandscaping. (See items 8 and 9 below.) The fietd will not have li�hts or bleachers. (5) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order ta � assure abutting property ancUor its occupar:ts tivill rzot be ur:reasonably affectec�. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field is located as fzr from neighborin� residential property as possible given the location of existin� buildin�s and athletic fields on the campus. (6) Creation of e�tergy-ca:sw design tF:rough landscapir:g mtd locatio�i, orientation and etevation ofstructcrres. � The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and corivenie�ice of both rehiculnr arid pedestrian tra�c both �rithin the site and in relatiori to access streets, including traffrc circ¢dation features, the locations and design of entrances and exits and parhzng areas within the site. The site plan meets this condition. (8) The satisfactory ai•ailability an�l capacity of stornt afid sanitary setirers, including sokitiorts to any drairtage problems in the area of the clevelop�r:es:t. The site p[an meets this condition. The socczr field has been desioned to be built on sand� ��ith drain tiles and ��ill not add to the existing storm �vater run-ofi fo: the area. However, some nzarby residents have complained about eristin� draiesge problems that �� ba affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the problem in the area near the' • soccer fieid may be due to run-off from an older parking lot north oi the fieId that drains to�vard the neighborin� properties. To deal with the draina�e, rivo ne�v catch basins �vill be installed to intercept more storm water run-off and the area south of the field �vili be graded to direct more of the run-off to the ne�v and existin� catch basins. Existin� catch basins will be cleanzd if needed to make sure they are functionin� properly. (9) Sz fficieni lm:ciscaping, fences, x•alls ancl parking necessary to meet the above objectives. The site plan meets this condition. Some of the yards already have large shrubs on their back property line �vhich wili hzlp screen the field. However, additional landscapin� should be planted as needed to screen the field from.adjacent residences. There are restrictions on �vhat can be planted because of an easement for a public sewer that runs alon� the south and east property lines: trees cannot be planted in this area but lazge shrubs are permitted. The site plan submitted sho�vs shrubs planted alon� the south and east property lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of existin� large shrubs on the nei�hborin� property. (10) Site accessibility ift accor�lance with tlze provisior:s of the Americans tivitl: Disabilities Act (ADA), incZuding parking spaces, passer:ger loading zor:es anrl accessible routes. � The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and seclimei:t corttrol as specified in the '�RanueyErosion Sediment mtd Control Hmtdbook." The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect catch basins from sediment during constntction «�ill be required. NO�V, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Plannin� Commission, that under the authority of the City's Le�islative Code, the site plan be approved to permit construction of a soccer field on the campus of the Colle�e of Saint Catherine's at 2004 Randolph Avenue, subj ect to the follo�vin� conditions: Landscaping ancl scree�iiit� The field must be screened on the south znd east sides by plantin� shrubs that lviil �ro�v at least 12 feet tall. The exact number znd plzcement of these shrubs will be determined by site plan revietiv staff based on the location of esisting shrubs on nei�hborin� property and input from the neighborin� property oti�'ne*s. 2. I}rairrage Two ne«• catch basins must b� installed to intercept sto. «•ater and the area • south oi field must be �raded to dirzct more storm water to the ne�v znd zsisting catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are «�orking properly. 3. Seatin� ari�l !i�/tting \o permanznt seating for spzctators and no LRhti�g for the field may be instailed «�ithout prior appro�•a! by the Cit}'. .�'� a o -`C`lo � � • MINUTES OF THE ZONiNG COMMITTEE Thursday, August 3, 2000 - 3:30 p.m. Cify Councii Chambers, 3`tl Ftoor City Hall and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Field, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton Faricy, Gervais Peter Warner Carol Martineau, Allan Torstenson, Tom Beach of LIEP The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. Coilege of Saint Catherine - 00-135-531 - Site Plan Review for a new soccer field. 2004 Randolph (the proposed field is at the SE corner of the campus near Fairview and Bayard). Tom Beach showed siides and presented the staff report. Mr. Beach stated their was one letter from a neighbor i� opposition and passed out a letter from the Highland District Council which stated they recommend approvai of the Site Plan with the condition that no lights or benches are installed. 7hey would also like to meet with the coilege of St. Catherine's to discuss how the landscaping pian can be refined. Mr. Beach aiso stated the Zoning Staff is recommending approvat of the site plan with conditions. At the questions of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Beach stated the College of Saint Catherine's did not request Iighting. There wiil be approximately 30 trees over 12 inches in diameter that would be cut down. The trees could nof be planted on the south side because the �oots coufd interfere with the sewer system. The area drains to the south now and is similar to how the soccer field would drain. Mr. Beach also expiained the Department of Public Works stated the soccer field would not create additionai �vater drainage problems because of the sand and drain tites that are being installed. Upon further question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Beach expiained the Zoning Board couid make no lighting and seating a condition of approval so they would be required to appiy for a site pian to get them approved. Ms. Mary Des Roches, Vice President for Finance and Business Operations for the Coliege of Saint Catherine appeared and stated they view the soccerfield an enhancement to the campus as essential to their ability to recruit and retain studenfs who are interested in athletics and physical fitness as a component to tfieir total educationa[ experience, They have met with the neighbors and have taken steps to respond to their suggestions. A neighborhood task force has been established to make recommendations on the landscaping. Theirwili be 50 to 100 trees cut down. A number of the trees are offshoots and scrubs and a number of the trees are matured and are beyond their useful life and wouid have to come down in the future. She also explained they don't need fighting because soccer is a seasonal spoR and woufd begin in August with about 11 to 15 games in the season depending on piay-off games. The games generaliy sta� about 4:OOpm and end before dusk on weekdays. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Ms. Des Roch>s stated tnay would be wiliing to discuss repianting trees taking into account the entire landscaping project. They have a comm+tment to $ � Zoning Committee MinuYes August 4, 2000 File #: 00-135-531 Page 2 u retain the beauty of the coitege through pianting trees, shrubbery and other horticultural designs. • She aiso stated they would not have a problem applying for a permit if a Iight and seating need arose. Ms. Siettum, 1841 Bayard Ave, appeared in opposition and stated she supporfed the coliege and their expansion but had concerns with seven issues. 1) Taking outthe numberof trees will reduce the natural drainage. 2) Parking issues and fraffic flow during tournaments. 3) Replacing trees that are removed. 4) Noise levels during soccer games. 5) Property values being decreased. 6) Environmental issues with trees being removed in the past and present. 7. Make sure the field is used for cotlege games as opposed to neighborhood games or others using the field. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Siettum stated they wanted the field to be used by the coilege only. At the question Commissioner Field, Mr. Beach stated under the Zoning Code there is no requirement for additional parking for the soccer fieid because_the coitege is meefing the parking requirements. Norfh of the field there is a parking lot witi:�300_uarking spaces. Commissioner Fieid also noted he appreciated fhe issue of concem; property vatues are not an issue to be considered in respect to this site plan review. � Ms. Jean Iwen , 1855 Bayard, appeared in opposition and stated she was concerned about fhe noise level created by the baseball and soccer teams. She aiso expiained noise during the day could not exceed 65 decibels more than 10 percent of the time given in an hour. in comparison street traffic is 80 decibeis. She also stated she had concerns about surface slant that wou[d not allow landscaping to have a berm that would raise ihe bushes without causing roots to impact the sewers. Ms. Iwen also stated she wouid like to have lights, seating and times of the fieid to be stiputated as conditions. At the question of Commissioner Field, Mr. Beach stated noise sfandards are set at 65 decibefs used against noises that are continuous like a motor or fan from a business. tntermittent noise from people piaying soccer would not trip the noise standards because it is sporadic. Mr. John Matthews, 2009 Bayard, asked that nothing be done with Saint Catherine's until fhe high water probiem is atleviated. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Matthews stated the soccer field wouid not have a positive or �egative effect on the water problem. Mr. Dennis Malloy, 2019 Bayard appeared and stated he wouid like Saint Catherine's to clean out the catch basins. Mr. James Neher, 1837 Bayard appeared and noted the field is oniy 50 feet from the neighbors back yards. Mr. Edward Stephens, 1805 Bayard, came forward and stated he had concerns with all the trees �o Zoning Committee Minutes • August 4, 2000 File #: OU-135-531 Page 3 being cut down and the drainage problems. �p.,q`t Mr. Michael Browan 1991 Bayard, appeared and commenfed on fhe drainage issue and fhe additionai adverse impact that the soccer fieid couid have on the drainage because oYthe frequent watering of the field and that a study shouid be made on the fieid for drainage. Mr. Craig Stephens, appeared and had concerns about the trees being cut down. Ms. Mary Dayton stated she would like the coilege to monitor the field closely. At the question of Commissioner Morton Ms. Deyton stated St. Catherine's has been a good and responsible neighbor. � Ms. Mary Des Roches reappeared and stated the facility could not be moved furffier to the north because of the restrictions on service access that is required for safefy purposes for the apartment building. -The plan for the soccer field is the fans will be on the north side of the field and the players and coaches and referees would be on the southem perimeter ofi the fieid. Ms. Sheila Brown came forward and stated between 11 and 15 soccer games wou(d be played on • the field. She aiso stated they had requests for neighbors to use the fieid and they wouid restrict the usage. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Ms. Brown stated there wouid be anywhere between 15 and 70 spectators. Mr. Roger Poctor of Larson Engineering, appeared and explained the design of the soccerfieid and stated it will have 12 inches of sand with peat and humus materiai which the water would flow through easily. He aiso stated the catch basins in ptace wili be adjusted to improve the drainage and two more wi(I be added. The storm sewer is 72 feet in diameter and has a significant capacity. The water management will be significantly improved with the soccer fieid. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Poctor stated the plans have taken into consideration the watering of the fieid. At the question of Commissioner Fieid, Mr. Poctor stated an outdoorfieid woutd be better for water management than a building with appropriate drainage. Ms. Marcy Dowse, Communicafions Director of fhe College ofi Saint Catherine, addressed the landscaping issues. She stated they witl be working with the neigh6ors and Zoning Staff to finalize the landscaping. They will maintain communications with the neighborhood. The hearing was ciosed. . Commissioner Morton moved to approve the Site Plan review with conditions as listed. Commissioner Kramer seconded if. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to have St. Catherine's Coliege replaca the trees thaf were cut down. �' � Zoning Committee Minutes August 4, 2000 File #: 00-135-531 Page 4 Commissioner Morton did not accept the mofion as a friendiy amendment because the college had a landscaping plan ffiat would enhance fhe campus. Commissioner Gordon second the amendment. "fhe motion failed by a tied vote of 2 to 2. Commissioner Gordon made a motion approvai from the City must be obtained prior to the construction of lighting or permanent seating. Commissioner Morton accepted the motion as a friendiy amendment. The mofion for approvat of the site ptan review with conditions passed with a vote of 4-0. Adopted Yeas - 4 Drafted by: �J� �� Carol Martineau f �'� � Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitfed by: � Tom Beach �',( Zoning Section Litton Chair L� • � [] OD -`�`�° � � � ZONING GOMMITTEE STAFF REPORT 1. APPLICANT: FILE # 00-135531 College ofi Saint Catherine DATE OF HEARING: 813100 2. CUaSSIFICATION: Site Plan Review 3. LOCATION: 2004 Randolph Avenue 4. PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 6. PRESENT ZONING: R-3 See file 7. STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPOf2T: 8. DATE RECEIVED: 7/7/00 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: DATE: 7/26/00 62.108(c) BY: Tom Beach DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 9/5l00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- A. PURPOSE: Site plan review for a new soccer field B. PARCEL SIZE: The soccer field would cover 1.7 acres (210 feet by 345 feet) at the soutfieast corner of the campus of Saint Catherine's. The entire campus covers 110 acres. C. EXISTING LAND USE: The land where the soccer field would go is currenfiy a wooded area. Approximately 50% of the campus is v��ooded. D. SURROUNDING LAND USE: The area to the east and south of the proposed soccer field is single-famify residentiai. The area to the west and north is part of the Saint Catherine's campus: to the west is a softbail field and to the north is a student apartment buitding. E. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: The Highland Area Community Councii will meet to discuss this site plan on July 27. Residents near Saint Catherine's have told staff they are concemed about noise from games on the fieVd, the loss of existing trees, and drainage problems. F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: 1. Master plan The Coilege recentiy compieted a master plan for the campus to guide development for the next 30 years. The master plan recommends locating simi(ar functions together on the campus and so it cails for locating the proposed soccer field and a proposed field house at the southeast corner of the campus near the existing athletic building. 2. Drainage Some residents south of the campus have complained about wet basements and other drainage probiems after heavy rain sforms. The exact cause of these probiems has not been determined. However, officials from Saint Catherine's told 9 staff that most of these complaints have come from residents living west of the � proposed soccer field. 3. Proposed use of the field The field wouid be used 6y Saint Catherine's soccer team. They would play about 19 games there per season plus a few additional games if the team made the play offs. They wouid also use the field for practice. Saint Cafherine's has not made any commitments at this time to let outside groups such as youfh (eague soccer feams use tfie field. They may consider permitting some outside use in ihe future when Saint GaYherine's team is not having its season. G. FINDINGS: Section 62.108(c) of the Zoning Code says that in "order to approve the site plan, the planning commission shail consider and find ff�at tfie site p(an is consistent with" the foliowing: (1) Tfle city's adopted comprehensive plan and development or project plans for sub-areas of the city. The site plan meets this condition. (2) Applicable ordinances of the City of Saint Paul. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has a Speciai Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. - Staff does not anticipate that the activifies on the field wil( exceed any noise timits. � - As part of buitding the field, a number of trees must be removed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that regulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacing trees. - The field complies with required setbacks. The zoning code does not estabtish a minimum setback for athtetic fields but it requires a 50 foot setback for buildings on coilege and the soccer field would meet this requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 feef from the east property line. (3} Preservafion of unique geologiq geographic orhistorically signifrcant characteristics of the city and environmentalJy sensitive areas. " The site plan meets this condition. Construction of the soccer field wili result in the removal of a number of existing mafure trees. However, most of the remaining undevetoped tand on the college's camp�s is wooded and so any other feasible location for a soccer fiefd would aiso result in a similar foss of trees. (4) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design which may have substantia! effecfs on neighboring land uses. The site pian meets this condifion. Sfeps will be taken to improve existing drainage problems and the fietd will be scree�ed by new landscaping. (See items 8 and 9 below.) � The field will not have lights or bleachers. (5) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in or der tb � D - `�`(O � to assure abutting p�operfy and/or its occupants wil! not be unreasonably affected. The site plan meets this condifion. The soccer fieid is located as far from neighboring residentia� property as possible given the location of exisfing buildings and athletic fields on the campus. (6) Creation of energy-conserving design through landscaping and location, orientafion and elevation of structures. The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and convenience of both vehicular and pedestrian tra�c botfl within the site and in relation to access streets, including traffic ci�cufation features, the locations and design of enfrances and exits and parking areas within fhe site. The site plan meets this condition. (8) The safisfactory availa6ility and capacity of storm and sanitary sewers, including solutions to any drainage prob/ems in the area of the deve%pment. The site pian meets this condition. The soccer fieid has been designed to be built on sand with drain tiles and wilf not add to the existing storm water run-off for the area. However, some nearby residents have compiained about existing drainage probiems � that affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the probiem in the area near the soccer field may be due to run-off from an o{der parking lot north of the fieid that drains toward the neighboring properties. To deal with the drainage, two new catch basins will be installed to intercept more storm water sun-off and the area south of the field wil! be graded to direct more of the run-off fo the new and existing catch basins. Existing catch basins will be cleaned if needed to make sure they are functioning properly. (9) Su�cienf landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. ' 7he site plan meets this condition. Some of the yards already have {erge shrubs on their back property line which will help screen the field. However, additional landscaping should be pianted as needed to screen the fieid from adjacent residences. There are restrictions on what can be planted because of an easement for a pubiic sewer that runs afong the south and east property lines: trees cannot be pianted in fhis area but lasge shrubs are permitted_ The site plan submitted shows shrubs planted along the south and east property lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of exisfing large shrubs on the neighboring property. (10) Site accessibility in accordance wrth the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including parking spaces, passengerloading zones and accessible routes. � The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and sediment contro! as specifred in the "Ramsey Erosion If Sediment and Control Handbook" � The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect cafch basins from sediment during construcfion will be required. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Sased on findings 1-11 staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Landscaping and screening The field must be screened on the south and east sides by p(anfing shrubs ffiaf will grow af leasf 12 feef tati. The exact number and placement of these shrubs wil! be determined by site plan review staff based on the focation of existing shrubs on neighboring property and input from the neighboring property owners. 2. Drainage Two new cafch basins must be insfa(ted to infercept storm water and fhe area south of field must be graded to direct more storm water to ihe new a�d existing catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are working properly. u � !Z •. u From: To: Date: Subject: <mbdesroches@stkate. ed u> <tom. beach@ci.stpaul. mn.us> 7/24/00 2:48PM Soccer Fieid p�s��:�, b �. ��,,,,._ oc �W .�, to�ti��, �. �k, �pCG1! t"►r� tJRf SC��ctC1 AM� ��GI+��iVct �`.Et�r �t?CIt �6o{r�.t '�' � � i I was pieased to Ieam that we have the approvai for the landscaping plans. At our last meeting you asked that i send you somefhing in writing regarding our master space plannning and the areas we had considered for the soccer field. The Coliege administration approved the construction of a soccer fieid fifteen months ago but put the project on hoid until we had compieted the full master space pian. We did not want to limit our future options with this consVUCtion. The fieid was in6tially intended to be in the generai area that it is now being built, in close proximity to the softball field. During the master space planning process we held to the assumption that we wanted to group like activi6es together to the extent desireable. That is why the athietic facilities are generaily grouped in the south east quadrant of the campus with the Butler Center siightly west. In December,1999 Ellerbe Becket presented the college with three aitemative plans. Alternative A showed the athietic fields noRh of the Aiberta Apaertments on the current parking lot with a new roadway and a new gate to the south parallel and in proximity to the back of the homes on Bayard.Aiternative B showed the same without a roadway. Both required the construction of a large parking structure. Altemative C showed athietic fields east of the softbail area. These were early schematic designs and Elierbe took comments from tfie coilege community to do further development. The plans in January continued to group the athletic faciiities in the south east quadrant. One presented the fieid house where the Aiberta Apartment building now stands. One showed the fieldhouse just north of the current softbail fieid. The college recognized the �eed for a soccer field in phase one of the impiementation of the plan and did not wish to tear down an apartment building that is weii used stiil has some years left in it. We were aiso reluctant to buiid large parking structures for both cost and secutity reasons. We asked Eilerbe Becet to take these matters into consideration when they came back with the next set of drawings. Because of the urgency of constructing the soccer fieid and the impact the lack of a fieid was having on our enrollment and athletic program, we considered other temporary sites. We looked at the area directly west of Derham Hall and near the Dewdrop pond. We rejected the idea of a temporary fieid because of the cost and because of the enviroronmental issues. We remained committed to having the soccer field in the area of campus with other athietic actvivies. The plan which was presented to the board of trustees in April had the soccer field with a track around it in the area generally where it now is planned. The track was removed as not part of the master space pian. The field house was moved north to be cioser to fhe Butler Center. The Alberta Apartment building reamined intact. The O'Shaughessy parking lot was designated for future parking. There was no new roadway through the south east quadrant to Fairview. This pian was deemed the ieast disruptive to the neighbors and the most suited to the 13 college. � We have made modifications to the plan to preserve as many trees as possible so the current location is not exactly as on the pian of Aprit 14. The plan dated June 26 is more exact . This is what was presented to the neighbors at the meeting the evening of June 26. Alease let me know it you would like additonal information prior to our meeting th+s Wednesday. CC: <rjnygren@stkate.edu> � � �� 7EL�612— Jul 31'00 11-34 No.002 P.02 HIGHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL a`�' Building a Stronger Community Through Citizen Participation 1978 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul MN 55115 (651)695-4005 Fax(G51)695-4007 Council Munhers Officers: I.awa Dcutxrry, President Sliawn Bartsh, Vice President C. Scott Bunin, Ttcaswec SaHy Couses, Secretary Mcmbers: Grid 1: Tanya Refshaugo Grid2: Ba:baraHussen Grid 3: Scott Bunin Grid 4: Cluis Johnston Crrid 5: Dick Mitchet] Gzid 6: WinBorden Grid 7: Dan Galles Crrid A: Greg Kliendl Grid 9: Sally Couser Grid 10: Stutwn BBruli Grid 1 I: Larissa Tadaverthy Grid 12: Laura Dcuberry At Lurge: John Grzybek Angic Kline Miicti Gordon Larry Haznpel HigNand Business Associaaon: Anz Paul West Lnd Business Associalion Roget Amundson A(tcrnatcs: Rick Dagenxis Maa Anfang Cornmuniry Organizer: Gay1c Summers Crime Prevention: Linda I�elier July 31,2000 St. Paul Planning Commission ZOning Conunittee Liton Field, Chair 25 Wesi 4�' Street St. Paul MN 55102 Deaz Mr. Field; The Highland District Council has reviewed the site plan submitted by the Coitege of St, Catherine for the new field on the'sr campus. The Council agrees that there should be no lighting installed on the fietds and that no permanent seating be installed. We are aware that the College has held several meetings with their neighbors and have taken concerns raised into consideration during the planning process. The Councii would like to have a member of our Board work with ffie neighbors and fhe College regazding the landscape ptan for the area south of the field. The board believes that it is important that community input be part of that process. We further encourage the College to consider the needs of community youth regarding use of the new fields for youth soccer should that need arise. The Highland District Counci( supports the 5ite Plan submitted by the College, SinCerety, Laura Deuberry President cc: Marcie Dows, College of St. Catherine Councilmember Pat Harris � I iS July 23, 2000 Members of the Zoning Committee: Because we will be in Boulder, Colorado, on August 3— the date set for a hearing on the soccer field proposal offered by St. Catherine College, we respectfully submit this letter in our absence. We have resided at 1845 Bayard Avenue for almost 45 years. � AIl these years we na�e t�zed to be �ood neigiiboi ta St. Catherine's, and they, in turn have been a solicitous institution. The college has every right to build a soccer field, but some safety provisions should be made for taxpayers whose properties abut the school. The trees in question, besides having an esthetic value, have been an anchor for the rain run off that forms a stream of water as it gushes along the fence behind our properties. On Memorial Day, 1965, down our block at 1939 Bayard, our friends + were inundated in the basement with water within 18 inches of their first floor. Besides the noise involved on sports events, prevention of flooding should be a primary concern in evaluating St. Catherine's plans. Too often land is stripped of trees and foliage, and after a heavy deluge there is a wringing of the hands as to mistakes made in underestimating the results of heavy rains or heavy snow melts.. We hope in your consideration of St. Catherine's request for a permit, you will keep her neighbors' troubling concerns in mind. Thank you for this opportnnity. Sincerely, �,��.e1��—� Esth�d Reuben Kaplan u 1845 Bayard Avenue � St. Paul, MN 55116 651-698-4439 d6 - `L9� � :u!r 31, 2000 Zo;ung Cor:�.rr:itte� i;it} v� St. Pau' ?�I�nnir,� ;snd E�;��r33:�� T)ev�lupment ? 4�0 C'sty Haii anne.>; 25 �i'e�t ��`:, Strcet St. Paul, �IN 55 } �_- i�;Q I3ea* Sirs: i as: •:.r;ting to y�:�u bec.ause I��ili be unab:e to attend the plarl-i:n� cemmittze rr,ee:ina on , - :_a«;sst ::` rt �Pl�� t which t;me there is to _be�: discussior= aEoui thP planned sc�cU r field �n t� e:��:pa=s c€'��lege o1=� Latheritt°. F.s a neig htior of*_h+; i.oiiege and a cor.cemed i;v:neewn�r, i±ee< Liiat I she�u:c; sha� e witl� yov ti.e cuncerns 1 ha�. e baseu on �ne ,:,�.,r : ation thac St i;atharine's nas shu'ed wiiit us. � a.z:e!:daci a neighhoi 3.��cd meeting o�t the :arr�pus ot3 Ju:�e 26:'?v�� hh<^.ra the �ii �ia's of � JZ �.::T1lC:3I:e'S �3Aii ULl� LYtE IOtiaTCLt71 ��Sili ti�r dev el�� pment o� t�c campus anii s�ecificaixy ansu:ez�.d or prr�vicicd "experts" te answer kuescions ahout the soccrr :ie.d development: t�,.� a u�.ined cival engincer and ha�ing been invoived in a nun�ber c�t �ite � seiection and de:�e1�P?1ent �c.i�,itias; I�v>u:quite co;�cerned 3�r ihe_tac;;:o: depfr� ir, the ��12:ltl:f.� i�i21. �'.&S ) ;res�nted c�_us.�.There;seecr=s�to l:ave.bezn.a long tern� ��ViS10P � fi�F it18 � �ztt:�ns �ev�.topeci; iiowe.zc, €he de.put of zn�ineerirg plan�ti<,� an� c3�siderat�or, of all ..i =hc �li� ({�VG��j ;!:t'".iT 1SSUE5 ser��ed to ha.ve been tninianal..� ��'•/hile a schem3tic 4 o:: tr.� Tu''ture �.a�tj'•i+s �ane by E(lerbe anc� Iiecket was proviciea to ihe group, many ;:.;�:.id��a?i.,r� :ia�7 .�c� been "thought tY�roua'ri adequately. For ex2m�le, it was su�;ested ;}�rr�_ n�cx e several alternatives for pubIic street access on the souttv wesc an3 wiazt wzs s);i�-.�r r?at: � ju,i sei!erted a need to have emergency access to new �uiin]ngs r�:, ?he ;�ti*rr side of th�: campus. F�s yuesLions were asked and 2lternatives suggeste7 it was �rkcc,�l�iedged th� t#Ir� deptr. of planning was very �preiirninan;''. L�hile it is noruiai to fia; e:o considar seve aiternatives over the life of a project, rr�any issucs suct� as o�•c�aii („�(� Yr�ie�me and fk>�» site draina�e, and e: imp c.°:C ISSUCS S:]US�"f?: CO;�a;CI�: e�� ES �.3i? 07 c tOt3i pian ?n the eariy st .c4�eS Gi &LiC;l Z Lri�55V0 (L�VC:CC��'P�S �:l'3 �. "S iae ir.ck of olann:ng and totaa site c�nsicieration becam� m�re aoparent whea taL'�iag sy ��:i�1C 11iy d±'Oai T1i:. ,occ�: fietd. E�,c yca know. there is a 6rainage system thai n:ns :;"sc;�,z tu;. e�.tu�e suuth edge �i tt!e �ampus with catcti basins regulariy nea� t�:e gr�pert�; ;:; ,.. �; ;,i; �f��r�,� ap��.��ntly drains to the west (do � an�i theia is anotner caich h�sin :[ora *:�e 4t es� =?�De �f �*. Ca:herine's pro�:eny� abo�.:t &C% fee*_ no�th of tha sautl�i �?i�r-^�`? ile.. s: �� :��:1 ti.;1COR.tS110D I0�2I�1J WESTZfYI-01CSt-�aYCIl �id�iil t:: �OOC Ql:f7Ti� 1 ir :Vy T:1LIl�. G+ C�'i�, �6'sl IlS7:.?. fT't}i(11 SSITt�lE Ii.S��2C_70.^. Jf 2�!� 111U(� S:iC I3C'IC C� ;rass �in this arra. �r. fact.. c?t;rin? �%ze sn-i?1:, and durin� heavy rains, it is noY unc�** ier_De��-ar�g i�v�:ii :�:[iu ":�c iv<3�'tl5 7A1 ��'I:. ��"i Ct��TiCS t7�L.`tL Cd7tlpltS !�t 4:a'v° 7r:2Y� FC?i3C'�f�ti�tt�i:��? v3i f.c; � e'i�•:��C�.1CiC� %L.-c::t.� i i 1i2�: r et�e:i =.cen d e;fl4 .lS�1 1L"::2iT il'i iA0 SY°22t fl'v;ri tF :i.r�j rn.s��;� - ii:•;Ti20�t'T�`?"S �=l^t:' .}!C SC�uL1t �.<'J7JCI'?ti Illi: 3.�a:) if'L)O!btFUU{�l(:.? aiJfi4 T.�7!' I:�C Gi i:�l:.'i: �7 basins that parallels the south border. Tfiat would Iead me to conclude that there might � be a capacitp problem and.� or cirainage issue (since much ofthis side ofcampus drains south and west}, aIthou�h I have not sfudied the layout of the system. �t tf e community meeting, I asked the person from the construction company, who was ider:tified as the person res�or,sible for the s�ccer fie?d drain�e, if he knew how Yhe syste:n was conri°cted and had the capacity issue been studied. In particular, we talked ; ba:�t hou� tae se.ccer fieldword<i be laid o��l tc> drain to the south. I poinYed out that immediate�y to tha c� est of the proposed field the: e was a large area that drained to a catch basin behind 1 Syl Ba;�ar3 and ihat from t'tie elevation drawings even more water mi�ht be draining through this area after the field was built. Ixe stated that this was not part of hi s prejec? :nd he had ne± �een asked to look at the effect on this area. He, in fact, did n�t kr_ow ab�u= tae-iiae uf catch basir:s did not know if thep werE connectad or tivnerz cney drair,ad :o, did n��t kr�ow where the water that u�as tci drain so�.�tr iro�n tae fi�ld into a catch basin would ukimately flow to, and apparentty had made no evaluation of the system capacity, etc. :n fact, it was very cleaz thex he had beer asked to look at a narrow projeci and only had looked at only one small increment of a very Iazge plan, :vhici. _.as interreia�.ed ilut�me�. _ I:o•�?c ti�xis con�°ersation, in canjunctiun fvith the way other ir.iornation n�as presented, as ar, iad:r.�tian of horv ;i�tte plaa.nin� l�a�i i;een don�. '3'h:s is not to say inai the issaes can - r:ot sad i.ilI r.�� b<� addres�ed_ �1;� coucern ic that it appears �,hat, l:ke the in:t:ai �u�#ir.g . c�°N'f� ei the tre�s ��ithouf �uarnin�, St. Catr�erine's is hastily emba:icir.g un a major � dav�iopxnent actieit} with adequa=e planniaj. They clea.=iy have a right to maice impro�%ements to their property�. Huwever, it is �pparenzly beins done u�ithout adequate p�a.�ning and foreYiioughi about a number of critical issues that uill hzve an im�act on the _ r.einhborhood and city services. � a:�3 requestin; in�t th� city ensure that ihere is adequate consideration of ihe full scope and imgact of this major development activ;ty on the community, the en�ironment, and citv se�ices. It wcuid seea: that a more complete site development and engineering plan shculd �e required so ihat vie do r,ot end up with a"Rube Cioidber�" Lotleccion of nxes Yhat is expensive ana h::s a negati��e impact on_ the community's infrastructur�. Sincereiy, C �� Catherine �. 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PAUL, MINNESOTA 55105 (651) 690-6043 FaX (651) 690-6419 September 6, 2000 Councilmembez Jerty Blakey Waxd 1 Room 310-A City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembex Chris Coleman W�d 2 Room 310-B City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmember Pat Harxts Wasd 3 Room 310-C City Hall St Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembex Jay Benanav Ward 4 Room 310-D City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmember Jim Reitex Ward 5 Room 320-A City Hall St. Paul, Iv tN 55102 Councilmembex Dan Bostrom Watd 6 Room 320-B City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembet Kathy Iantty Watd 7 Room 320-C City Hall St Paul, MN 55102 Re: College of Saint Catherine Public Hearing, Septembec 6, 2000 De� Councilmembexs: On Wednesday, Septembex 6, 2000, the College of St.Catherine will appe� at a pub&c hearing to xespond to an appeal of one neighbox to the site plan foz the constcuction of a socces field in the southeast azea of out piopesty. We believe the site plan as unanimously approved by the Plannina Comuussion meets necessasy xequixements, that the college has taken steps to alleviate the concems e�pressed by the neighboxs on Bayasd Avenue, and that thexe has been no erxox made by the Planning Coimnission. In addirion, we have the support of the Highland District Council. i � „ s We recognize that we caused some contLOVexsy in April in moving forwaxd cvith txee xemoval on short notice to the neighbors. We have apologized to the neighbors for this e�or in judgmen� and have subsequendy established an on-going neighboxhood liaison task foxce, a landscaping task farce, and set periodic open-invitadon meetings with the neighbors on Sayaxd and the surrounding azea. We ase pleased that the appellaiit is sexving on oux landscaping task foxce. SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET, ST. PAlll PROVINCE •• �... Septembes 6, 2000 Page Two The issues saised in the appeal relate to lighting, noise, and drainage. Each was addiessed at the Zoning Coinmittee public heating on August 3, 2000, and the Plauning Cotnmission on August 11, 2�00. The college does not intend to install lighting fox the soccer field. It was never part of oux plan, so we readilp agxeed to it as a condition. In addition, the landscaping plan appxoved bp the city provides for planting tTees and shrubs that provide a natural bazriei ftom other campus lighting. Roger Pocta of Lasson Engineering will provide fuither detail on the dxainage plan at the public hearing. We believe that the construcrion of the field cvill nnprove the dtainage in the azea. Two new catch basins will be installed to intercept storm watet and the axea south of the field will be graded to ditect more storm water to them. The plan does not violate the noise standards. Intem�ittent noise will not vio]ate these standazds. These aze exciting times at the College of St. Catherine. We recently completed a stcategic planning pxocess and a mastex space plan to guide the development within oux cutrent campus boundaries. The College of St. Catherine's views the soccer field as essential to out ability to recruit and setain women who ase incteasingly interested in athletics and physical fimess as a component of theix total educational expeuence. We ask that pou confirm the unaniixious vote of the Planning Coinuussion and allow us to proceed. Sincexely, `�, �S� ��--�-- Mary DesRoches Vice Pxesident far Finance and Business Opexations cc: ✓Ms. Nancy Andezson, Secretary to the City Council NIr. Thomas Beach, Zoning Specialist, LIEP Ms. Petes Wames, Office of the City Attomey Ms. Eleni Skeoas, Office of the City Attomey Ms. Jean Iwan, 1855 Bayaxd Avenue Ms.Gail Sommexs, Highlan.d District Gouncil SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDEL£T, ST. PAUL PROVINCE „. - - . �: CITY COUNCIL MQ�IBERS FROM: JEAN IWF�V (apellate, haneowner 1855 Bayard Ave.) SUBJEGT: NOISE (proposed St. Catherine's Soccer field) Fran the Aug. 4, 2000 Zoning camiittee Minutes: Ms. Shiela Brown (athletic director) came foreward and stated between-�.1 and 15 soccer games would be.played on the field and they would restrict useage. There would be between 15 and 70 spectators. CONCIItN: Ms. Brown told me in a phone call I made to her that the field would also be used for regular practices (with no specifics on rnunber or time of day)� also gym classes, impromptu games, and camnunity use! Point 4 in zoning conditions: Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provisions for such matters as ...si�ht and sound buffers...and those ,s:,.�• i: rt aspects of design which may have substantial ef£ects on neighboring land use. , CONCII2N: The use of homeowners back yards for gardening,relaxing, entertaining, etc. will be greatly di,minished by our "Neighbors” to the north having up to 70 spectators,�lus coaches, and players yelling!! Referees will blow - shri3l whistles! Position of homes approx 6 ft. abo�e the field makes shrubs and fences for �aomse control�.�adequate. The field wa.11 be 30 ft. fran the property line�(team benches). The Highland District Council Their recommendation was made without in ut from an of the affected haneowners. They evaluated only the St. Catherine s si e of t e issue. Ms. Soauners was aware of my concexn regarding the field and had my phone rnunber. CANCIItN: I question their bias and their ability to mediate questions regarding useage of the field. RECOhIINmDATION REGARDING NOISE CONTROL: PLEASE GIVE ADJACE�T PROPERTIES AT r.FnS SOME QUIET TIME (other than winter) WHIIV WE CAN EIVJOY OUR YARDS. PLEASE LIMLT USEAGE TO ST. CATT-IIItINE'S S�DIIVTS. „;;, �` e- �--s >. s, - < - .8-. ... .,.: �, >.. _ _ . 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(:r�3 ..:. 1 ..�.. .e�`��I Council File # ��0 Green Sheet # f 00$13 RESOLUTION OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Refened To � �, . �' Committee: Date 2 Whereas, the College of St. Catherine, in zoning file no. 00-135531, made application to 3 the Saint Paul Planning Commission (hereinafter, the "Commission") for site plan review 4 pursuant to the provisions of the Saint Paul Zoning Code for property located on the St. 5 Catherine's campus (2004 Randolph Avenue) and legally described as: Grounds of the College of 6 St. Catherine Subj to Esmts; Vac Sts & Alleys Accruing Lots 2 thru Lot 25 John Gaazden's Sth 7 Add & Lots 1 thru Lot 25 Lane's Cleveland Villas & Part of E'h of Lot 16 Reserve Park Garden 8 Lots Lying W of Lanes Cleveland Villas pl., for the purpose of constructing a soccer field; and 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Whereas, the Zoning Committee of the Commission conducted a public hearing on August 3, 200Q after having provided notice to affected property owners, and submitted its recommendation to the Commission. By its resolution number 00-50, dated August 11, 2000, the Commission decided to grant the application, subject to specific conditions, based on the following findings and conclusions: (1) �2) The city's adopted comprehensive plan and development or project plans for sub-azeas of the city. The site plan meets trus condition. Applicable ordinances of the City of Saint Paul. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has a Special Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. - Staff does not anticipate that the activities on the field will exceed any noise limits. - As part of building the field, a number of trees must be removed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that regulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacing trees. 36 - The field complies with required setbacks. The zoning code does 37 not establish a minimum setback for athletic fields but it requires a 38 50-foot setback for buildings on college and the soccer field would �/ � � � 1 meet this 2 requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 3 feet from the east property line. 5 (3) 6 8 The site plan meets this condition. Construction of the soccer field will 9 result in the removal of a number of existing mature trees. However, most 10 of the remainiug undeveloped land on the college's campus is wooded and 11 so any other feasible location for a soccer field would also result in a 12 similar loss of trees. 13 14 (4) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable 15 provision for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight 16 buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design 17 which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. 18 Preservation of unique geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentally sensitive areas. 19 The site plan meets this condition. Steps will be taken to improve existing 20 drainage problems and the field will be screened by new landscaping. (See 21 items 8 and 9 below.) The field will not have lights or bleachers. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 (5) (6) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order to assure abutting properiy and/or its occupants will not be unreasonably affected. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field is located as faz from neighboring residential property as possible given the location of existing buildings and athietic fields on the campus. Creation of energy-conserving design through landscaping and location, orientation and elevation of structures. The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and convenience of both vehiculaz and pedestrian traffic both within the site and in relation to access streets, including traffic circulation features, the locations and design of entrances and exits and pazking areas within the site. The site plan meets this condition. �$) The satisfactory availability and capacity of storm and sanitary sewers, including solutions to any drainage probiems in the area of the development. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field has been designed to be built on sand with drain tiles and will not add to the existing storm water run-off for the azea. However, some neazby residents have complained about existing drainage problems that affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the problem in 00 - q� o the azea near the soccer field may be due to run-off from an older parking 3 lot north of the field that drains toward the neighboring properties. 4 5 To deal with the drainage, two new catch basins will be installed to 6 intercept more storm water run-off and the area south of the field will be 7 graded to direct more of the run-off to the new and existing catch basins. 8 Existing catch basins will be cleaned if needed to make sure they ue 9 functioning properly. 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 (9) Sufficient landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. The site plan meets this condition. Some of the yazds already have large shrubs on their back property line which wiil help screen the field. However, additional landscaping should be planted as needed to screen the field from adjacent residences. There aze restrictions on what can be planted because of an easement for a public sewer that runs along the south and east property lines: trees cannot be planted in this area but lazge shrubs are permitted. The site plan submitted shows shrubs planted along the south and east properiy lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of existing large shrubs on the neighboring property. (10) Site accessibility in accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including parking spaces, passenger loading zones and accessible routes. The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and sediment control as specified in the "Ramsey Erosion Sediment and Control Handbook." The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect catch basins from sediment during construction will be required. Whereas, given the findings above and under the authority of Leg. Code § 64.300(e), the Commission imposed the following conditions upon the approved site plan: 40 1. Landscaping and screening The field must be screened on the south and east sides by 41 planting shrubs that will grow at least 12 feet tall. The exact number and placement of 42 these shrubs will be determined by site plan review staff based on the location of existing 43 shrubs on neighboring property and input from the neighboring property owners. 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 2. Drainage Two new catch basins must be installed to intercept storm water and the area south of field must be graded to direct more storm water to the new and existing catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are working properly. 3. Seating and lighting No permanent seating for spectators and no lighting for the field may be installed without prior approval by the City. Ir �' �► 2 Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Leg. Code § 64.206, Jean Iwen duly filed with the 3 City Clerk an appeal from the determination made by the Commission and requested, for the 4 purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission, a hearing before the City 5 Council; and 7 Whereas, pursuant to Leg. Code §§ 64.206 - 64.208, and upon norice to affected parties a 8 public hearing was duly conducted by the City Council on September 6, 2000 where all 9 interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and 10 il 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Whereas, The City Council, having heard the statements made, and having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the Zoning Committee and ofthe Planning Commission, do hereby Resolve, That the Council of the City of Saint Paul does hereby affirm the decision of the Planning Commission in this matter, and adopts as its own the findings in Planning Commission resolution 00-50; and Be it Further Resolved, that the Council, acting in this matter pursuant to Leg. Code § 64.207, hereby modifies condirion numbers "one," "two; ' and "three" as imposed by the Commission and adds a new condition "four" to read as follows: l. Landscaping and screening. 25 The College shall replace trees that have been or will be removed to make 26 way for the soccer field with replacement trees using a replacement schedule consistent 27 with the City's Tree Replacement policy set forth in Leg. Code § 60.788(b)(1-3). 28 Replacement trees will heip preserve the essential chazacter of the college campus as 29 well as the abutting residential neighborhood and will promote a physical and aesthetic 30 buffer between the soccer field and abutting residential properties. In addition, a 31 landscaping plan consistent with this replacement condition shall be prepared by the 32 Coliege. The plan shall be developed using a registered landscape architect or forester. 33 The plan shall, at a minimum, provide for screening the soccer field by planting and 34 maintaining a combination of trees and shrubs along the north, south and east sides of 35 the field. The shrubs and trees shall be of species which will grow at least 12 feet tall. 36 The shrubs and trees should be of different species and densities and have visual 37 screening, wind break, dust collection, heat and glare reduction and noise barrier 38 characteristics. The plan shall be developed with input from a neighborhood 39 committee. The committee must include some properry owners abutting the location 40 41 42 43 44 of the proposed soccer field. The plan shall be submitted to site pian review staff for approval. 2. Drainage. 45 Two new catch basins shall be installed to intercept storm water. Public works 46 staff will review and approve their location, size, etc. The area to the south of the 47 soccer field must be graded to direct more storm water to the new and existing catch 48 basins. All catch basins shall be maintained to ensure that they are working properly. 49 In addition, the College must conduct a groundwater and surface drainage study on the 50 impact of the new soccer field on the capacity and availability of present storm and 51 sanitary sewers. The study shall include solutions to any �� ,. � 1 drainage problems present in the area of the new soccer field. In particular, the study 2 must address the drainage issues noted in the Planning Commission Resolution 3 fmdings at paragraph 8. The study shall be submitted to the department of public 4 works for review and approval. If deemed necessary by public works, the College shali 5 implement plans identified in the study to resolve groundwater or drainage problems 6 in the area of the new soccer field. This study shall be done as part of a broader 7 campus drainage study which the College has indicated that it is planning to prepaze. 9 10 3. Seating and lighting. 11 No spectator seating and no field lighting may be installed without the prior 12 approval of the zoning or plamzing administrator. Thereafter, no changes in seating 13 and lighting shall be made without prior approval by the zoning or planning 14 administrator. In addition, campus lighting shall be focused, shielded and located so as 15 to compensate for light screening as existing prior to the removal of the trees for the 16 soccer field and consistent with the safety needs of students and campus patrons. 17 Lighting issues should be addressed with input from a neighborhood committee. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 4. Field activities. All games, practices, and field activities shall be scheduled by the College and the schedule of such activities shall be readily available to the public from the College. The College has indicated that it will obtain the input of the Highland District Council on any plan for use of the field by groups not related to the College. To make such input meaningful, the College will not allow use of the field by groups not related to the College for a period of one (1) year in order to allow the District Council an opportwiity to conduct an evaluation of the impact of the field and to meet with the College to formulate a plan for non-college field use approved by the District Councit. The one year period shall commence as of the date the fietd is completed and availabte to the College for play. And Be It Further Resolved, That the appeal of Jean Iwen is denied; 34 And Be It Finally Resolved, That the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to the 35 College of St. Catherine, Jean Iwen, the Zoning Administrator and the Planning Commission. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary -��C�f�� - - •- - � .d�. s�i7� � " _ �� , �1�i/// � %1 By: Form Approved by City Attorney By: �� /.�l��.v+�� Approved by Mayor foY Submission to Council By: Adopted by Council: Date � c'�. 'c�5 r�}00-0 00-�I:�O GREEN SHEET � Councilmember Pat Harris 6-8630 i•::.; �a�-?�.� �aiwt , �� ❑arv�lrouEr TOTAL S OF SIGNATURE PAGES �, -, :.- , No vuJ � 3 a�r� ❑ aneasmt ❑ wuweNtamxcnow. ❑ wunry�aem�ccra ❑ MTORI�AYR4R) ❑ (CUP ALL IOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) A zesolution memorializing the decision of the City Council on September 6, 2000, denying the appeal (with conditions) of Jean Iwen to a decision of the Planning Commission approving a site plan for a soccer field on the campus of the College of Saint Catherine, 2004 Randolph Avenue. PLANNING GOMMISSION CIB CAMMITTEE CNIL SERVICE CAMMISSION /1ldOUNT OF TRANSACTION Hes Nis 0�^�rm eNerworked untl� a mN2ct for Nie dePe�meM9 VES No Hes this peraon?irtn e.er hem a cqy empbyee4 YES NO Oces Mis persoNfirm poceeas a sidll not rwimalyposeessaE by arry artent aty employee7 YES NO Ia Mis pnamlfiim a terpetetl venrbf! YES NO �lain a�l vea are�e�s on aeoaiate sheet and aMach to areen sheet COST/ItEVENUE BUDfiE7ED (CIRCLE ONq ACTMTY NUFBER VEE NO INFORMATON (IXPWNj PATRICK W. HARRIS Councilmember MEMORANDUM CITY OF SAINT PALi L OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO: Council President Dan Bostrom City Councilmembers / FROM: Councilmember Pat Harris� DATE: I' ^ October 24, 2000 Item #21 on the October 25 City Council Agenda College of Saint Catherine „ I• Attached please fmd a copy of Item #21 on the October 25 City Council agenda, Resolution 00-990, memorializing a decision made by the Council on September 6, 2000, on the soccer field at St. Kate's. This resolu6on hopefully will address some of the concerns that neighbors brought up at the meeting on September 6. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Matt Reinartz, my Legislative Aide, or me at 266-8630. Thank you. C: Gerry Strathman, Council Research Nancy Anderson, Council Reseazch Susan Kimberly, Mayor's Office Bill Huepenbecker, Mayor's Office Fred Owusu, City Clerk Eleni Skevas, Deputy City Attorney Legislative Aides CITY HALL SL'ITE 310C ; ! �� "V � � i � �� V� r� � �� n � ' ��I v � SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102-]615 65]'266-8630 ,�-_�, Pnmed on Reqtletl Paper CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norn� Co[eman, Mayor t�llgllSt 25, 2�� Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear Ms. Anderson: OFFICE OF LICENSE, WSPECTIONS AND QO -�� ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Robert Kessler. Direaor �� BUbDINGINSPECTIONAND Telephone:612-266900I DESIGN Facsimile: 6I2-2669099 350 Sr Perer Sveet Suite 310 Saint Pa¢i, Mirtrzesota SSIO2-ISSO � � � 4�0 1 , � q l�° WJ i��e�`.�O.iL� S%ai1�LP �:� � i3 � 3 �� I would like to confirm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2000 for the following zoning case: Appellant: Jean Iwen File Number: 00-135531 Purpose: Location: Appeal of a decision by the Planning Commission to approve a site plan for a soccer field Campus of the College of Saint Ca[herine (2004 Randolph Avenue) I have confirmed this date with the office of Councilmember Harris. My understanding is that this public hearing request will appear on the agenda of the City Council at your earliest convenience and that you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul L,egal Ledger. Please call me at 651-266-9086 if you have any questions. Sincerely, •'�� Tom Beach Zoning Section • �nzsrxuiv+ NOTTCE OF PUBLIC HEARIPiG� The Saint Paul City Council will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday. September 6, 2000, aY 5:30 p.m. inthe City Council Chambexs, 'Riir� Floor ciTy xall. 15 west Reuogg Boulevard, Saint Patil, MN, to cronsidu the appeal of Jean iwen to a decision of the Plannfng Comxuission approving a site plan for a soccer field on the Campus of ffie College of Saint Catherine. 2004 Raudblph Avenue. - � . _ Dated: AugvsP 29. 2000 ' ' NANCYANllER50Id Assistant CiTy Covncil Secretary [AVgust 31) , ' --- S7: PAIIL LEGAL LEDC&R —_____ 026118Q8 � - OFFICE OF LICENSE, L*ISPECTIONS AND ENVIItONMENTAL PROTECTION RobenKess[er, Direaor O� _qq� CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Co[eman, Mayor AllguSt 2$, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 LOWRY PROFESSIONAL BUILDING Suite 300 350 St. Peter Streei S¢int Pauf, Minnesota SSIO2-1510 Telephone: 612-266-9090 Facsimile: 612-26(r9099 612-266-9124 RE: Appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve a site plan for new soccer field on the campus of the College of Saint Catherine (2004 Randolph Avenue) Public hearing at City Council scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, 2000 Zoning File 00-135531 Deaz Ms. Anderson: � PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE SITE PLAl�i WTTH CONDITIONS On August 11 the Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new soccer field to be built at the southeast corner of the campus of the College of Saint Catherine. The field requires the removal of an number of existing trees and it witt be close to the back yards of nearby residences. So conditions were added about landscaping, screening, draina�e, seating and lighting intended to minimize the impact of field on nearby residents. (See attached resolution.) The Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission, the Highland Area Community Council and LIEP staff recommended approval with conditions. At the public hearing 8 people spoke in opposition and 2 letters in opposition were received. C � AN APPEAL HAS BEEN FILED BY JEAN IWEN WI30 LIVES 1�iEAR TI3E PROPOSED FIELD The appeal states that the Planning Commission erred by not adequately considering the impact that removing the existing trees and building the field would have on light pollution, drainage and noise. (See attached appeal.) Please notify me if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the pubtic heazing. Sincerely, L / Tom Beach Zoning Specialist Attachments page I page 2 page 5 page 9 page 13 page 19 Appeal filed by Jean Invin Planning Commission resolution Zoning Committee minutes Staff report and recommendations Letters to the P3anning Commission Location map and site plan ; APPLICATIOTf FOR APPEAL �E� Departn:e�:t ojPlanning and Economic Developmenl • IrtTTtl Zonin� Sectioi: �� d 1100 Cit}• Hall Annez 25 Yi'est Fou�th Slreet Saint Pau1, N1A' S5102 266-6589 APPELLANT I Name �,} GGL 11 � i'� Zip ��Daytime PROPERTY LOCATION . • Zoning File Name l70 "�" / �cs.�� AddresslLocation �G7d � �G��o�oli �i/`� TYPE OF APPEAL: Application is hereby made for an appeal to the: � Board of Zoning Appeals �City Council under the provisions of Chapter 64, Section2�� , Paragraph A of the Zoning Code, to appeaf a decision made by the �- IG4 on � � us'� �� -__ _ - (date of d cision) �55� File number: �"� �v�-tiv�� te�t.tr��c uJa.T�v_ Lvo,v� rc �P-e✓�/_cz��`� Se>rL �?- d v-a,�r1'�� Cv�.v �� T"°It�! '7'I'l� b�F'vt-� ��y" �i,�ds�� bus�.��5 �7'Ia7 � �.� 5' �� 2. e' / 2" ��i-ccl� i K�'�r �c x-� -�c'l� � S"�c y- ��czC� �� c'�,1. � 1 � C�'i c 1.� �o . �i t �I e., 7 � oar11 bti, (� �f �'��i bc�vl� ti U GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: Explai� why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative o�ciaf, or an error in fact, procedure or � finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Pianning Commission. , S� �r� 5r, stu�-�s �of�� ,�aY�,.��. �o i°lt�0.c�.� r�s,d�N7"5 k�u.Gk yar�1 �.c�j7L,au'i y Td �; h� � r�-' u s, G� /r 7 ok"u r�� ,.Y,is - �?v7 - di s�stss� - �'1 � ��'� ' i >� �� Y I' yors-r �. 2YSc�� '1? � i-, ��r iY1c, �"oLt� � «�� Y'u�, �2S�L�� ' `iYlDis�e'� tG�1v?rY! c/Gf�111��e'S `�I�� r� >f choot if n carv) �_ _ i�_i _ ApplicanYs signature -G�ic�✓ �� Date � �3 �ify agent � ,qqo i , . . � � i city of saint pauf planning commission resolution fi{e number 00-5 date $�11�°° �VHEREAS, the College of Saint Catheane's, file € 00-135531, has applied fo: a Site Plan Review under the provisions of Section of the Sainf Paul Le�islative Code, for the purpose of constructin� a soccer field on their campus located at 2004 Randolph Avenue, le�ally described as GROUNDS OF THE COLLEGE OF ST. CATHERINE SUB7 TO ESMTS; VAC STS & ALLEYS ACCRUING LOTS 2�HRU LOT 2i JOHN GAARDEN'S STH ADD & LOTS i THRU LOT 25 LANE'S CLEVELAI�iD VILLAS & PART OF E'h OF LOT 16 RESERVE PARI: GARDEN LOTS LYIIQG W OF LANES CLEVELAND VILLAS PL; and WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Zonin� Committee on 813J00, held a public hearing at which ail persons present were given an opportunity to be heazd pursuant to said application in accordance �vith the iequirements of Section 64300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Codz; and �VHEREAS, Saint Paul Plannin� Commission, on 8/11/00 based on the evidence presented at the public hearin� as substantially reflected in the minutes, found that the site plan is consistent with: (1) ��) The ciry's adopted comprehensire plan and development or project plmis for sub-areas of tl:e ciry. The site plan meets this condition. Applicable ordinances of the Ciry of Saint Pa�il. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has 2 Spzcial Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. Staff does not anticipate that the activities on the field will exce:d any noise limits. As part of buildin� the field, a number of trees must be remoti•ed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that re�ulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacin� trees. �� moved by Field seconded by in favor iSnanimous against � The field complies with required setbacks. The zonin� code does not,establish a � minimum setback for athletic fields but it requires a 50 foot setback for buildings on college and the soccer field �vould meet this requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 feet from the east property line. � (3) Preservatioa oJuniqice geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the ciry ancl environ��zentally serasitive areas. The site plan meets this condition. Constniction of The soccer field w'ill result in the removal of a number of existin� mature trees. Ho�vever, most of the remainin� undeveloped land on the college's campus is �vooded and so any other feasible location for a soccer field would also resutt in a similar loss of trees. (4) Protection of adjacertt and neigl:boring properties throt�gh reasonable provision for such matters as swface water drainage, souncl and sight be ffers, preservation of views, light nnd air, anct those aspects of design tivhich may have substm:tial effecu orz neighboring laitd erses. The site plan meets this condition. Steps will be taken to improve existing drainage probiems and the fieId wiIl be screened by netiv tandscaping. (See items 8 and 9 below.) The fietd will not have li�hts or bleachers. (5) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order ta � assure abutting property ancUor its occupar:ts tivill rzot be ur:reasonably affectec�. The site plan meets this condition. The soccer field is located as fzr from neighborin� residential property as possible given the location of existin� buildin�s and athletic fields on the campus. (6) Creation of e�tergy-ca:sw design tF:rough landscapir:g mtd locatio�i, orientation and etevation ofstructcrres. � The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and corivenie�ice of both rehiculnr arid pedestrian tra�c both �rithin the site and in relatiori to access streets, including traffrc circ¢dation features, the locations and design of entrances and exits and parhzng areas within the site. The site plan meets this condition. (8) The satisfactory ai•ailability an�l capacity of stornt afid sanitary setirers, including sokitiorts to any drairtage problems in the area of the clevelop�r:es:t. The site p[an meets this condition. The socczr field has been desioned to be built on sand� ��ith drain tiles and ��ill not add to the existing storm �vater run-ofi fo: the area. However, some nzarby residents have complained about eristin� draiesge problems that �� ba affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the problem in the area near the' • soccer fieid may be due to run-off from an older parking lot north oi the fieId that drains to�vard the neighborin� properties. To deal with the draina�e, rivo ne�v catch basins �vill be installed to intercept more storm water run-off and the area south of the field �vili be graded to direct more of the run-off to the ne�v and existin� catch basins. Existin� catch basins will be cleanzd if needed to make sure they are functionin� properly. (9) Sz fficieni lm:ciscaping, fences, x•alls ancl parking necessary to meet the above objectives. The site plan meets this condition. Some of the yards already have large shrubs on their back property line �vhich wili hzlp screen the field. However, additional landscapin� should be planted as needed to screen the field from.adjacent residences. There are restrictions on �vhat can be planted because of an easement for a public sewer that runs alon� the south and east property lines: trees cannot be planted in this area but lazge shrubs are permitted. The site plan submitted sho�vs shrubs planted alon� the south and east property lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of existin� large shrubs on the nei�hborin� property. (10) Site accessibility ift accor�lance with tlze provisior:s of the Americans tivitl: Disabilities Act (ADA), incZuding parking spaces, passer:ger loading zor:es anrl accessible routes. � The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and seclimei:t corttrol as specified in the '�RanueyErosion Sediment mtd Control Hmtdbook." The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect catch basins from sediment during constntction «�ill be required. NO�V, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Saint Paul Plannin� Commission, that under the authority of the City's Le�islative Code, the site plan be approved to permit construction of a soccer field on the campus of the Colle�e of Saint Catherine's at 2004 Randolph Avenue, subj ect to the follo�vin� conditions: Landscaping ancl scree�iiit� The field must be screened on the south znd east sides by plantin� shrubs that lviil �ro�v at least 12 feet tall. The exact number znd plzcement of these shrubs will be determined by site plan revietiv staff based on the location of esisting shrubs on nei�hborin� property and input from the neighborin� property oti�'ne*s. 2. I}rairrage Two ne«• catch basins must b� installed to intercept sto. «•ater and the area • south oi field must be �raded to dirzct more storm water to the ne�v znd zsisting catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are «�orking properly. 3. Seatin� ari�l !i�/tting \o permanznt seating for spzctators and no LRhti�g for the field may be instailed «�ithout prior appro�•a! by the Cit}'. .�'� a o -`C`lo � � • MINUTES OF THE ZONiNG COMMITTEE Thursday, August 3, 2000 - 3:30 p.m. Cify Councii Chambers, 3`tl Ftoor City Hall and Court House 15 West Kellogg Boulevard PRESENT: EXCUSED: OTHERS PRESENT: Field, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton Faricy, Gervais Peter Warner Carol Martineau, Allan Torstenson, Tom Beach of LIEP The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Field. Coilege of Saint Catherine - 00-135-531 - Site Plan Review for a new soccer field. 2004 Randolph (the proposed field is at the SE corner of the campus near Fairview and Bayard). Tom Beach showed siides and presented the staff report. Mr. Beach stated their was one letter from a neighbor i� opposition and passed out a letter from the Highland District Council which stated they recommend approvai of the Site Plan with the condition that no lights or benches are installed. 7hey would also like to meet with the coilege of St. Catherine's to discuss how the landscaping pian can be refined. Mr. Beach aiso stated the Zoning Staff is recommending approvat of the site plan with conditions. At the questions of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Beach stated the College of Saint Catherine's did not request Iighting. There wiil be approximately 30 trees over 12 inches in diameter that would be cut down. The trees could nof be planted on the south side because the �oots coufd interfere with the sewer system. The area drains to the south now and is similar to how the soccer field would drain. Mr. Beach also expiained the Department of Public Works stated the soccer field would not create additionai �vater drainage problems because of the sand and drain tites that are being installed. Upon further question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Beach expiained the Zoning Board couid make no lighting and seating a condition of approval so they would be required to appiy for a site pian to get them approved. Ms. Mary Des Roches, Vice President for Finance and Business Operations for the Coliege of Saint Catherine appeared and stated they view the soccerfield an enhancement to the campus as essential to their ability to recruit and retain studenfs who are interested in athletics and physical fitness as a component to tfieir total educationa[ experience, They have met with the neighbors and have taken steps to respond to their suggestions. A neighborhood task force has been established to make recommendations on the landscaping. Theirwili be 50 to 100 trees cut down. A number of the trees are offshoots and scrubs and a number of the trees are matured and are beyond their useful life and wouid have to come down in the future. She also explained they don't need fighting because soccer is a seasonal spoR and woufd begin in August with about 11 to 15 games in the season depending on piay-off games. The games generaliy sta� about 4:OOpm and end before dusk on weekdays. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Ms. Des Roch>s stated tnay would be wiliing to discuss repianting trees taking into account the entire landscaping project. They have a comm+tment to $ � Zoning Committee MinuYes August 4, 2000 File #: 00-135-531 Page 2 u retain the beauty of the coitege through pianting trees, shrubbery and other horticultural designs. • She aiso stated they would not have a problem applying for a permit if a Iight and seating need arose. Ms. Siettum, 1841 Bayard Ave, appeared in opposition and stated she supporfed the coliege and their expansion but had concerns with seven issues. 1) Taking outthe numberof trees will reduce the natural drainage. 2) Parking issues and fraffic flow during tournaments. 3) Replacing trees that are removed. 4) Noise levels during soccer games. 5) Property values being decreased. 6) Environmental issues with trees being removed in the past and present. 7. Make sure the field is used for cotlege games as opposed to neighborhood games or others using the field. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Siettum stated they wanted the field to be used by the coilege only. At the question Commissioner Field, Mr. Beach stated under the Zoning Code there is no requirement for additional parking for the soccer fieid because_the coitege is meefing the parking requirements. Norfh of the field there is a parking lot witi:�300_uarking spaces. Commissioner Fieid also noted he appreciated fhe issue of concem; property vatues are not an issue to be considered in respect to this site plan review. � Ms. Jean Iwen , 1855 Bayard, appeared in opposition and stated she was concerned about fhe noise level created by the baseball and soccer teams. She aiso expiained noise during the day could not exceed 65 decibels more than 10 percent of the time given in an hour. in comparison street traffic is 80 decibeis. She also stated she had concerns about surface slant that wou[d not allow landscaping to have a berm that would raise ihe bushes without causing roots to impact the sewers. Ms. Iwen also stated she wouid like to have lights, seating and times of the fieid to be stiputated as conditions. At the question of Commissioner Field, Mr. Beach stated noise sfandards are set at 65 decibefs used against noises that are continuous like a motor or fan from a business. tntermittent noise from people piaying soccer would not trip the noise standards because it is sporadic. Mr. John Matthews, 2009 Bayard, asked that nothing be done with Saint Catherine's until fhe high water probiem is atleviated. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Matthews stated the soccer field wouid not have a positive or �egative effect on the water problem. Mr. Dennis Malloy, 2019 Bayard appeared and stated he wouid like Saint Catherine's to clean out the catch basins. Mr. James Neher, 1837 Bayard appeared and noted the field is oniy 50 feet from the neighbors back yards. Mr. Edward Stephens, 1805 Bayard, came forward and stated he had concerns with all the trees �o Zoning Committee Minutes • August 4, 2000 File #: OU-135-531 Page 3 being cut down and the drainage problems. �p.,q`t Mr. Michael Browan 1991 Bayard, appeared and commenfed on fhe drainage issue and fhe additionai adverse impact that the soccer fieid couid have on the drainage because oYthe frequent watering of the field and that a study shouid be made on the fieid for drainage. Mr. Craig Stephens, appeared and had concerns about the trees being cut down. Ms. Mary Dayton stated she would like the coilege to monitor the field closely. At the question of Commissioner Morton Ms. Deyton stated St. Catherine's has been a good and responsible neighbor. � Ms. Mary Des Roches reappeared and stated the facility could not be moved furffier to the north because of the restrictions on service access that is required for safefy purposes for the apartment building. -The plan for the soccer field is the fans will be on the north side of the field and the players and coaches and referees would be on the southem perimeter ofi the fieid. Ms. Sheila Brown came forward and stated between 11 and 15 soccer games wou(d be played on • the field. She aiso stated they had requests for neighbors to use the fieid and they wouid restrict the usage. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Ms. Brown stated there wouid be anywhere between 15 and 70 spectators. Mr. Roger Poctor of Larson Engineering, appeared and explained the design of the soccerfieid and stated it will have 12 inches of sand with peat and humus materiai which the water would flow through easily. He aiso stated the catch basins in ptace wili be adjusted to improve the drainage and two more wi(I be added. The storm sewer is 72 feet in diameter and has a significant capacity. The water management will be significantly improved with the soccer fieid. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Poctor stated the plans have taken into consideration the watering of the fieid. At the question of Commissioner Fieid, Mr. Poctor stated an outdoorfieid woutd be better for water management than a building with appropriate drainage. Ms. Marcy Dowse, Communicafions Director of fhe College ofi Saint Catherine, addressed the landscaping issues. She stated they witl be working with the neigh6ors and Zoning Staff to finalize the landscaping. They will maintain communications with the neighborhood. The hearing was ciosed. . Commissioner Morton moved to approve the Site Plan review with conditions as listed. Commissioner Kramer seconded if. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to have St. Catherine's Coliege replaca the trees thaf were cut down. �' � Zoning Committee Minutes August 4, 2000 File #: 00-135-531 Page 4 Commissioner Morton did not accept the mofion as a friendiy amendment because the college had a landscaping plan ffiat would enhance fhe campus. Commissioner Gordon second the amendment. "fhe motion failed by a tied vote of 2 to 2. Commissioner Gordon made a motion approvai from the City must be obtained prior to the construction of lighting or permanent seating. Commissioner Morton accepted the motion as a friendiy amendment. The mofion for approvat of the site ptan review with conditions passed with a vote of 4-0. Adopted Yeas - 4 Drafted by: �J� �� Carol Martineau f �'� � Recording Secretary Nays - 0 Submitfed by: � Tom Beach �',( Zoning Section Litton Chair L� • � [] OD -`�`�° � � � ZONING GOMMITTEE STAFF REPORT 1. APPLICANT: FILE # 00-135531 College ofi Saint Catherine DATE OF HEARING: 813100 2. CUaSSIFICATION: Site Plan Review 3. LOCATION: 2004 Randolph Avenue 4. PLANNING DISTRICT: 15 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 6. PRESENT ZONING: R-3 See file 7. STAFF INVESTIGATION AND REPOf2T: 8. DATE RECEIVED: 7/7/00 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: DATE: 7/26/00 62.108(c) BY: Tom Beach DEADLINE FOR ACTION: 9/5l00 --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- A. PURPOSE: Site plan review for a new soccer field B. PARCEL SIZE: The soccer field would cover 1.7 acres (210 feet by 345 feet) at the soutfieast corner of the campus of Saint Catherine's. The entire campus covers 110 acres. C. EXISTING LAND USE: The land where the soccer field would go is currenfiy a wooded area. Approximately 50% of the campus is v��ooded. D. SURROUNDING LAND USE: The area to the east and south of the proposed soccer field is single-famify residentiai. The area to the west and north is part of the Saint Catherine's campus: to the west is a softbail field and to the north is a student apartment buitding. E. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: The Highland Area Community Councii will meet to discuss this site plan on July 27. Residents near Saint Catherine's have told staff they are concemed about noise from games on the fieVd, the loss of existing trees, and drainage problems. F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: 1. Master plan The Coilege recentiy compieted a master plan for the campus to guide development for the next 30 years. The master plan recommends locating simi(ar functions together on the campus and so it cails for locating the proposed soccer field and a proposed field house at the southeast corner of the campus near the existing athletic building. 2. Drainage Some residents south of the campus have complained about wet basements and other drainage probiems after heavy rain sforms. The exact cause of these probiems has not been determined. However, officials from Saint Catherine's told 9 staff that most of these complaints have come from residents living west of the � proposed soccer field. 3. Proposed use of the field The field wouid be used 6y Saint Catherine's soccer team. They would play about 19 games there per season plus a few additional games if the team made the play offs. They wouid also use the field for practice. Saint Cafherine's has not made any commitments at this time to let outside groups such as youfh (eague soccer feams use tfie field. They may consider permitting some outside use in ihe future when Saint GaYherine's team is not having its season. G. FINDINGS: Section 62.108(c) of the Zoning Code says that in "order to approve the site plan, the planning commission shail consider and find ff�at tfie site p(an is consistent with" the foliowing: (1) Tfle city's adopted comprehensive plan and development or project plans for sub-areas of the city. The site plan meets this condition. (2) Applicable ordinances of the City of Saint Paul. The site plan meets this condition: - The use is permitted. The College of Saint Catherine's has a Speciai Condition Use Permit and an athletic field is considered a permitted accessory use for the college. - Staff does not anticipate that the activifies on the field wil( exceed any noise timits. � - As part of buitding the field, a number of trees must be removed. However, the campus is not in a tree preservation district that regulates the removal of trees and sets standards for replacing trees. - The field complies with required setbacks. The zoning code does not estabtish a minimum setback for athtetic fields but it requires a 50 foot setback for buildings on coilege and the soccer field would meet this requirement: it will be 50 feet from the south property line and 115 feef from the east property line. (3} Preservafion of unique geologiq geographic orhistorically signifrcant characteristics of the city and environmentalJy sensitive areas. " The site plan meets this condition. Construction of the soccer field wili result in the removal of a number of existing mafure trees. However, most of the remaining undevetoped tand on the college's camp�s is wooded and so any other feasible location for a soccer fiefd would aiso result in a similar foss of trees. (4) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design which may have substantia! effecfs on neighboring land uses. The site pian meets this condifion. Sfeps will be taken to improve existing drainage problems and the fietd will be scree�ed by new landscaping. (See items 8 and 9 below.) � The field will not have lights or bleachers. (5) The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in or der tb � D - `�`(O � to assure abutting p�operfy and/or its occupants wil! not be unreasonably affected. The site plan meets this condifion. The soccer fieid is located as far from neighboring residentia� property as possible given the location of exisfing buildings and athletic fields on the campus. (6) Creation of energy-conserving design through landscaping and location, orientafion and elevation of structures. The site plan meets this condition. (7) Safety and convenience of both vehicular and pedestrian tra�c botfl within the site and in relation to access streets, including traffic ci�cufation features, the locations and design of enfrances and exits and parking areas within fhe site. The site plan meets this condition. (8) The safisfactory availa6ility and capacity of storm and sanitary sewers, including solutions to any drainage prob/ems in the area of the deve%pment. The site pian meets this condition. The soccer fieid has been designed to be built on sand with drain tiles and wilf not add to the existing storm water run-off for the area. However, some nearby residents have compiained about existing drainage probiems � that affect their properties after heavy rain falls. Part of the probiem in the area near the soccer field may be due to run-off from an o{der parking lot north of the fieid that drains toward the neighboring properties. To deal with the drainage, two new catch basins will be installed to intercept more storm water sun-off and the area south of the field wil! be graded to direct more of the run-off fo the new and existing catch basins. Existing catch basins will be cleaned if needed to make sure they are functioning properly. (9) Su�cienf landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. ' 7he site plan meets this condition. Some of the yards already have {erge shrubs on their back property line which will help screen the field. However, additional landscaping should be pianted as needed to screen the fieid from adjacent residences. There are restrictions on what can be planted because of an easement for a pubiic sewer that runs afong the south and east property lines: trees cannot be pianted in fhis area but lasge shrubs are permitted_ The site plan submitted shows shrubs planted along the south and east property lines. The exact location and numbers of shrubs can be adjusted to reflect the location of exisfing large shrubs on the neighboring property. (10) Site accessibility in accordance wrth the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including parking spaces, passengerloading zones and accessible routes. � The site plan meets this condition. (11) Provision for erosion and sediment contro! as specifred in the "Ramsey Erosion If Sediment and Control Handbook" � The site plan meets this condition. Silt fences and measures to protect cafch basins from sediment during construcfion will be required. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Sased on findings 1-11 staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Landscaping and screening The field must be screened on the south and east sides by p(anfing shrubs ffiaf will grow af leasf 12 feef tati. The exact number and placement of these shrubs wil! be determined by site plan review staff based on the focation of existing shrubs on neighboring property and input from the neighboring property owners. 2. Drainage Two new cafch basins must be insfa(ted to infercept storm water and fhe area south of field must be graded to direct more storm water to ihe new a�d existing catch basins. Catch basins must be cleaned as needed to ensure that they are working properly. u � !Z •. u From: To: Date: Subject: <mbdesroches@stkate. ed u> <tom. beach@ci.stpaul. mn.us> 7/24/00 2:48PM Soccer Fieid p�s��:�, b �. ��,,,,._ oc �W .�, to�ti��, �. �k, �pCG1! t"►r� tJRf SC��ctC1 AM� ��GI+��iVct �`.Et�r �t?CIt �6o{r�.t '�' � � i I was pieased to Ieam that we have the approvai for the landscaping plans. At our last meeting you asked that i send you somefhing in writing regarding our master space plannning and the areas we had considered for the soccer field. The Coliege administration approved the construction of a soccer fieid fifteen months ago but put the project on hoid until we had compieted the full master space pian. We did not want to limit our future options with this consVUCtion. The fieid was in6tially intended to be in the generai area that it is now being built, in close proximity to the softball field. During the master space planning process we held to the assumption that we wanted to group like activi6es together to the extent desireable. That is why the athietic facilities are generaily grouped in the south east quadrant of the campus with the Butler Center siightly west. In December,1999 Ellerbe Becket presented the college with three aitemative plans. Alternative A showed the athietic fields noRh of the Aiberta Apaertments on the current parking lot with a new roadway and a new gate to the south parallel and in proximity to the back of the homes on Bayard.Aiternative B showed the same without a roadway. Both required the construction of a large parking structure. Altemative C showed athietic fields east of the softbail area. These were early schematic designs and Elierbe took comments from tfie coilege community to do further development. The plans in January continued to group the athletic faciiities in the south east quadrant. One presented the fieid house where the Aiberta Apartment building now stands. One showed the fieldhouse just north of the current softbail fieid. The college recognized the �eed for a soccer field in phase one of the impiementation of the plan and did not wish to tear down an apartment building that is weii used stiil has some years left in it. We were aiso reluctant to buiid large parking structures for both cost and secutity reasons. We asked Eilerbe Becet to take these matters into consideration when they came back with the next set of drawings. Because of the urgency of constructing the soccer fieid and the impact the lack of a fieid was having on our enrollment and athletic program, we considered other temporary sites. We looked at the area directly west of Derham Hall and near the Dewdrop pond. We rejected the idea of a temporary fieid because of the cost and because of the enviroronmental issues. We remained committed to having the soccer field in the area of campus with other athietic actvivies. The plan which was presented to the board of trustees in April had the soccer field with a track around it in the area generally where it now is planned. The track was removed as not part of the master space pian. The field house was moved north to be cioser to fhe Butler Center. The Alberta Apartment building reamined intact. The O'Shaughessy parking lot was designated for future parking. There was no new roadway through the south east quadrant to Fairview. This pian was deemed the ieast disruptive to the neighbors and the most suited to the 13 college. � We have made modifications to the plan to preserve as many trees as possible so the current location is not exactly as on the pian of Aprit 14. The plan dated June 26 is more exact . This is what was presented to the neighbors at the meeting the evening of June 26. Alease let me know it you would like additonal information prior to our meeting th+s Wednesday. CC: <rjnygren@stkate.edu> � � �� 7EL�612— Jul 31'00 11-34 No.002 P.02 HIGHLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL a`�' Building a Stronger Community Through Citizen Participation 1978 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul MN 55115 (651)695-4005 Fax(G51)695-4007 Council Munhers Officers: I.awa Dcutxrry, President Sliawn Bartsh, Vice President C. Scott Bunin, Ttcaswec SaHy Couses, Secretary Mcmbers: Grid 1: Tanya Refshaugo Grid2: Ba:baraHussen Grid 3: Scott Bunin Grid 4: Cluis Johnston Crrid 5: Dick Mitchet] Gzid 6: WinBorden Grid 7: Dan Galles Crrid A: Greg Kliendl Grid 9: Sally Couser Grid 10: Stutwn BBruli Grid 1 I: Larissa Tadaverthy Grid 12: Laura Dcuberry At Lurge: John Grzybek Angic Kline Miicti Gordon Larry Haznpel HigNand Business Associaaon: Anz Paul West Lnd Business Associalion Roget Amundson A(tcrnatcs: Rick Dagenxis Maa Anfang Cornmuniry Organizer: Gay1c Summers Crime Prevention: Linda I�elier July 31,2000 St. Paul Planning Commission ZOning Conunittee Liton Field, Chair 25 Wesi 4�' Street St. Paul MN 55102 Deaz Mr. Field; The Highland District Council has reviewed the site plan submitted by the Coitege of St, Catherine for the new field on the'sr campus. The Council agrees that there should be no lighting installed on the fietds and that no permanent seating be installed. We are aware that the College has held several meetings with their neighbors and have taken concerns raised into consideration during the planning process. The Councii would like to have a member of our Board work with ffie neighbors and fhe College regazding the landscape ptan for the area south of the field. The board believes that it is important that community input be part of that process. We further encourage the College to consider the needs of community youth regarding use of the new fields for youth soccer should that need arise. The Highland District Counci( supports the 5ite Plan submitted by the College, SinCerety, Laura Deuberry President cc: Marcie Dows, College of St. Catherine Councilmember Pat Harris � I iS July 23, 2000 Members of the Zoning Committee: Because we will be in Boulder, Colorado, on August 3— the date set for a hearing on the soccer field proposal offered by St. Catherine College, we respectfully submit this letter in our absence. We have resided at 1845 Bayard Avenue for almost 45 years. � AIl these years we na�e t�zed to be �ood neigiiboi ta St. Catherine's, and they, in turn have been a solicitous institution. The college has every right to build a soccer field, but some safety provisions should be made for taxpayers whose properties abut the school. The trees in question, besides having an esthetic value, have been an anchor for the rain run off that forms a stream of water as it gushes along the fence behind our properties. On Memorial Day, 1965, down our block at 1939 Bayard, our friends + were inundated in the basement with water within 18 inches of their first floor. Besides the noise involved on sports events, prevention of flooding should be a primary concern in evaluating St. Catherine's plans. Too often land is stripped of trees and foliage, and after a heavy deluge there is a wringing of the hands as to mistakes made in underestimating the results of heavy rains or heavy snow melts.. We hope in your consideration of St. Catherine's request for a permit, you will keep her neighbors' troubling concerns in mind. Thank you for this opportnnity. Sincerely, �,��.e1��—� Esth�d Reuben Kaplan u 1845 Bayard Avenue � St. Paul, MN 55116 651-698-4439 d6 - `L9� � :u!r 31, 2000 Zo;ung Cor:�.rr:itte� i;it} v� St. Pau' ?�I�nnir,� ;snd E�;��r33:�� T)ev�lupment ? 4�0 C'sty Haii anne.>; 25 �i'e�t ��`:, Strcet St. Paul, �IN 55 } �_- i�;Q I3ea* Sirs: i as: •:.r;ting to y�:�u bec.ause I��ili be unab:e to attend the plarl-i:n� cemmittze rr,ee:ina on , - :_a«;sst ::` rt �Pl�� t which t;me there is to _be�: discussior= aEoui thP planned sc�cU r field �n t� e:��:pa=s c€'��lege o1=� Latheritt°. F.s a neig htior of*_h+; i.oiiege and a cor.cemed i;v:neewn�r, i±ee< Liiat I she�u:c; sha� e witl� yov ti.e cuncerns 1 ha�. e baseu on �ne ,:,�.,r : ation thac St i;atharine's nas shu'ed wiiit us. � a.z:e!:daci a neighhoi 3.��cd meeting o�t the :arr�pus ot3 Ju:�e 26:'?v�� hh<^.ra the �ii �ia's of � JZ �.::T1lC:3I:e'S �3Aii ULl� LYtE IOtiaTCLt71 ��Sili ti�r dev el�� pment o� t�c campus anii s�ecificaixy ansu:ez�.d or prr�vicicd "experts" te answer kuescions ahout the soccrr :ie.d development: t�,.� a u�.ined cival engincer and ha�ing been invoived in a nun�ber c�t �ite � seiection and de:�e1�P?1ent �c.i�,itias; I�v>u:quite co;�cerned 3�r ihe_tac;;:o: depfr� ir, the ��12:ltl:f.� i�i21. �'.&S ) ;res�nted c�_us.�.There;seecr=s�to l:ave.bezn.a long tern� ��ViS10P � fi�F it18 � �ztt:�ns �ev�.topeci; iiowe.zc, €he de.put of zn�ineerirg plan�ti<,� an� c3�siderat�or, of all ..i =hc �li� ({�VG��j ;!:t'".iT 1SSUE5 ser��ed to ha.ve been tninianal..� ��'•/hile a schem3tic 4 o:: tr.� Tu''ture �.a�tj'•i+s �ane by E(lerbe anc� Iiecket was proviciea to ihe group, many ;:.;�:.id��a?i.,r� :ia�7 .�c� been "thought tY�roua'ri adequately. For ex2m�le, it was su�;ested ;}�rr�_ n�cx e several alternatives for pubIic street access on the souttv wesc an3 wiazt wzs s);i�-.�r r?at: � ju,i sei!erted a need to have emergency access to new �uiin]ngs r�:, ?he ;�ti*rr side of th�: campus. F�s yuesLions were asked and 2lternatives suggeste7 it was �rkcc,�l�iedged th� t#Ir� deptr. of planning was very �preiirninan;''. L�hile it is noruiai to fia; e:o considar seve aiternatives over the life of a project, rr�any issucs suct� as o�•c�aii („�(� Yr�ie�me and fk>�» site draina�e, and e: imp c.°:C ISSUCS S:]US�"f?: CO;�a;CI�: e�� ES �.3i? 07 c tOt3i pian ?n the eariy st .c4�eS Gi &LiC;l Z Lri�55V0 (L�VC:CC��'P�S �:l'3 �. "S iae ir.ck of olann:ng and totaa site c�nsicieration becam� m�re aoparent whea taL'�iag sy ��:i�1C 11iy d±'Oai T1i:. ,occ�: fietd. E�,c yca know. there is a 6rainage system thai n:ns :;"sc;�,z tu;. e�.tu�e suuth edge �i tt!e �ampus with catcti basins regulariy nea� t�:e gr�pert�; ;:; ,.. �; ;,i; �f��r�,� ap��.��ntly drains to the west (do � an�i theia is anotner caich h�sin :[ora *:�e 4t es� =?�De �f �*. Ca:herine's pro�:eny� abo�.:t &C% fee*_ no�th of tha sautl�i �?i�r-^�`? ile.. s: �� :��:1 ti.;1COR.tS110D I0�2I�1J WESTZfYI-01CSt-�aYCIl �id�iil t:: �OOC Ql:f7Ti� 1 ir :Vy T:1LIl�. G+ C�'i�, �6'sl IlS7:.?. fT't}i(11 SSITt�lE Ii.S��2C_70.^. Jf 2�!� 111U(� S:iC I3C'IC C� ;rass �in this arra. �r. fact.. c?t;rin? �%ze sn-i?1:, and durin� heavy rains, it is noY unc�** ier_De��-ar�g i�v�:ii :�:[iu ":�c iv<3�'tl5 7A1 ��'I:. ��"i Ct��TiCS t7�L.`tL Cd7tlpltS !�t 4:a'v° 7r:2Y� FC?i3C'�f�ti�tt�i:��? v3i f.c; � e'i�•:��C�.1CiC� %L.-c::t.� i i 1i2�: r et�e:i =.cen d e;fl4 .lS�1 1L"::2iT il'i iA0 SY°22t fl'v;ri tF :i.r�j rn.s��;� - ii:•;Ti20�t'T�`?"S �=l^t:' .}!C SC�uL1t �.<'J7JCI'?ti Illi: 3.�a:) if'L)O!btFUU{�l(:.? aiJfi4 T.�7!' I:�C Gi i:�l:.'i: �7 basins that parallels the south border. Tfiat would Iead me to conclude that there might � be a capacitp problem and.� or cirainage issue (since much ofthis side ofcampus drains south and west}, aIthou�h I have not sfudied the layout of the system. �t tf e community meeting, I asked the person from the construction company, who was ider:tified as the person res�or,sible for the s�ccer fie?d drain�e, if he knew how Yhe syste:n was conri°cted and had the capacity issue been studied. In particular, we talked ; ba:�t hou� tae se.ccer fieldword<i be laid o��l tc> drain to the south. I poinYed out that immediate�y to tha c� est of the proposed field the: e was a large area that drained to a catch basin behind 1 Syl Ba;�ar3 and ihat from t'tie elevation drawings even more water mi�ht be draining through this area after the field was built. Ixe stated that this was not part of hi s prejec? :nd he had ne± �een asked to look at the effect on this area. He, in fact, did n�t kr_ow ab�u= tae-iiae uf catch basir:s did not know if thep werE connectad or tivnerz cney drair,ad :o, did n��t kr�ow where the water that u�as tci drain so�.�tr iro�n tae fi�ld into a catch basin would ukimately flow to, and apparentty had made no evaluation of the system capacity, etc. :n fact, it was very cleaz thex he had beer asked to look at a narrow projeci and only had looked at only one small increment of a very Iazge plan, :vhici. _.as interreia�.ed ilut�me�. _ I:o•�?c ti�xis con�°ersation, in canjunctiun fvith the way other ir.iornation n�as presented, as ar, iad:r.�tian of horv ;i�tte plaa.nin� l�a�i i;een don�. '3'h:s is not to say inai the issaes can - r:ot sad i.ilI r.�� b<� addres�ed_ �1;� coucern ic that it appears �,hat, l:ke the in:t:ai �u�#ir.g . c�°N'f� ei the tre�s ��ithouf �uarnin�, St. Catr�erine's is hastily emba:icir.g un a major � dav�iopxnent actieit} with adequa=e planniaj. They clea.=iy have a right to maice impro�%ements to their property�. Huwever, it is �pparenzly beins done u�ithout adequate p�a.�ning and foreYiioughi about a number of critical issues that uill hzve an im�act on the _ r.einhborhood and city services. � a:�3 requestin; in�t th� city ensure that ihere is adequate consideration of ihe full scope and imgact of this major development activ;ty on the community, the en�ironment, and citv se�ices. It wcuid seea: that a more complete site development and engineering plan shculd �e required so ihat vie do r,ot end up with a"Rube Cioidber�" Lotleccion of nxes Yhat is expensive ana h::s a negati��e impact on_ the community's infrastructur�. Sincereiy, C �� Catherine �. 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PAUL, MINNESOTA 55105 (651) 690-6043 FaX (651) 690-6419 September 6, 2000 Councilmembez Jerty Blakey Waxd 1 Room 310-A City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembex Chris Coleman W�d 2 Room 310-B City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmember Pat Harxts Wasd 3 Room 310-C City Hall St Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembex Jay Benanav Ward 4 Room 310-D City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmember Jim Reitex Ward 5 Room 320-A City Hall St. Paul, Iv tN 55102 Councilmembex Dan Bostrom Watd 6 Room 320-B City Hall St. Paul, MN 55102 Councilmembet Kathy Iantty Watd 7 Room 320-C City Hall St Paul, MN 55102 Re: College of Saint Catherine Public Hearing, Septembec 6, 2000 De� Councilmembexs: On Wednesday, Septembex 6, 2000, the College of St.Catherine will appe� at a pub&c hearing to xespond to an appeal of one neighbox to the site plan foz the constcuction of a socces field in the southeast azea of out piopesty. We believe the site plan as unanimously approved by the Plannina Comuussion meets necessasy xequixements, that the college has taken steps to alleviate the concems e�pressed by the neighboxs on Bayasd Avenue, and that thexe has been no erxox made by the Planning Coimnission. In addirion, we have the support of the Highland District Council. i � „ s We recognize that we caused some contLOVexsy in April in moving forwaxd cvith txee xemoval on short notice to the neighbors. We have apologized to the neighbors for this e�or in judgmen� and have subsequendy established an on-going neighboxhood liaison task foxce, a landscaping task farce, and set periodic open-invitadon meetings with the neighbors on Sayaxd and the surrounding azea. We ase pleased that the appellaiit is sexving on oux landscaping task foxce. SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET, ST. PAlll PROVINCE •• �... Septembes 6, 2000 Page Two The issues saised in the appeal relate to lighting, noise, and drainage. Each was addiessed at the Zoning Coinmittee public heating on August 3, 2000, and the Plauning Cotnmission on August 11, 2�00. The college does not intend to install lighting fox the soccer field. It was never part of oux plan, so we readilp agxeed to it as a condition. In addition, the landscaping plan appxoved bp the city provides for planting tTees and shrubs that provide a natural bazriei ftom other campus lighting. Roger Pocta of Lasson Engineering will provide fuither detail on the dxainage plan at the public hearing. We believe that the construcrion of the field cvill nnprove the dtainage in the azea. Two new catch basins will be installed to intercept storm watet and the axea south of the field will be graded to ditect more storm water to them. The plan does not violate the noise standards. Intem�ittent noise will not vio]ate these standazds. These aze exciting times at the College of St. Catherine. We recently completed a stcategic planning pxocess and a mastex space plan to guide the development within oux cutrent campus boundaries. The College of St. Catherine's views the soccer field as essential to out ability to recruit and setain women who ase incteasingly interested in athletics and physical fimess as a component of theix total educational expeuence. We ask that pou confirm the unaniixious vote of the Planning Coinuussion and allow us to proceed. Sincexely, `�, �S� ��--�-- Mary DesRoches Vice Pxesident far Finance and Business Opexations cc: ✓Ms. Nancy Andezson, Secretary to the City Council NIr. Thomas Beach, Zoning Specialist, LIEP Ms. Petes Wames, Office of the City Attomey Ms. Eleni Skeoas, Office of the City Attomey Ms. Jean Iwan, 1855 Bayaxd Avenue Ms.Gail Sommexs, Highlan.d District Gouncil SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDEL£T, ST. PAUL PROVINCE „. - - . �: CITY COUNCIL MQ�IBERS FROM: JEAN IWF�V (apellate, haneowner 1855 Bayard Ave.) SUBJEGT: NOISE (proposed St. Catherine's Soccer field) Fran the Aug. 4, 2000 Zoning camiittee Minutes: Ms. Shiela Brown (athletic director) came foreward and stated between-�.1 and 15 soccer games would be.played on the field and they would restrict useage. There would be between 15 and 70 spectators. CONCIItN: Ms. Brown told me in a phone call I made to her that the field would also be used for regular practices (with no specifics on rnunber or time of day)� also gym classes, impromptu games, and camnunity use! Point 4 in zoning conditions: Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provisions for such matters as ...si�ht and sound buffers...and those ,s:,.�• i: rt aspects of design which may have substantial ef£ects on neighboring land use. , CONCII2N: The use of homeowners back yards for gardening,relaxing, entertaining, etc. will be greatly di,minished by our "Neighbors” to the north having up to 70 spectators,�lus coaches, and players yelling!! Referees will blow - shri3l whistles! Position of homes approx 6 ft. abo�e the field makes shrubs and fences for �aomse control�.�adequate. The field wa.11 be 30 ft. fran the property line�(team benches). The Highland District Council Their recommendation was made without in ut from an of the affected haneowners. They evaluated only the St. Catherine s si e of t e issue. Ms. Soauners was aware of my concexn regarding the field and had my phone rnunber. CANCIItN: I question their bias and their ability to mediate questions regarding useage of the field. RECOhIINmDATION REGARDING NOISE CONTROL: PLEASE GIVE ADJACE�T PROPERTIES AT r.FnS SOME QUIET TIME (other than winter) WHIIV WE CAN EIVJOY OUR YARDS. PLEASE LIMLT USEAGE TO ST. CATT-IIItINE'S S�DIIVTS. „;;, �` e- �--s >. s, - < - .8-. ... .,.: �, >.. _ _ . 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