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03-718Resalution # Green Sheet # �p�� 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 7_7 �g ?9 t0 RESOLUTION OF SAI{VT PAUL, MINNESOTA Presented By Referred To Z� Council File # b'3_'lt`� Committee_ Date Preliminary and Final Plat Approval for Mendota Homes WFIEREAS, Mendota Homes, Zoning File # 03-280-Q93 has submitted for City Council approval the attached preliminary and final plat for subdivision of proparty at 1537 Fisk to create 10 Iots to provide fQr new single family homes; and WIIEREAS, the appropriate City departments have reviewed the p]at and found, subject to the recommended conditions, that it meets the requirements of Chapter 67 of the Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was duly published in the official newspaper of the City and notices were mailed to each owner of affected property including all property situated within 350 feet of the subject properry; and WI�REAS, the City Council held a public heazing on the proposed plat on June 25, 2003, where all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and the Council considered all the facts and recommendations concerning the plat; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts and approves the attached preliminary and final plat for Montana Woods at 1537 Fisk subject to the following conditions: 2. The applicant shall file a copy of the Council Resolution approving the plat with the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. The applicant shall complete the site plan review process tlirough LIEP and receive site plan approval from the City. The applicant shall receive all necessary permits from Pubfic Works for the construction of the street and utility connections. (cont.) 31 Zoning Fi[e 03-280-093 Ciry Council Resolution (Coniinuec� V� �L� 32 33 34 4. The applicant shall submit and receive City approval of an erosion and sedimentation control plan before 35 construction of tbe subdivision begins. � Approved by � Requested by Department of: Plannin &EconomicDevelo �� Rc / � Approved by Financial Services By: Form Approv By: by By: Adopted Hy CounciL Date i 7 Adoption Certified by Council Secretary _ . � 03= �� Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet Green Sheet � DepartrnenUo�ce/council: Date lnitia pE Planning&EconomicDevelopmeat t4-JUL-03 CoMact Person 8 Pbone: Joel Spoonheim 266.6614 Must Be an Council Agenda by 23-JUL-03 � Assign Numbec For Routing Oider � 1 2 3 4 5 ToWf # of Signature Pages, (Clip All Locations for SigrtaWre) Green Sheet NO: 3002600 1 n'n co icDeveo De a eutD"r tor 'wAttomev — or' Offic M2 or/Assistant ouocil e � Ci Clerk I9env�� I�aM�a�.�w... Approve Resolution for plat of Montana Woods residential development at 1537 Fis . � idations: Approve (A) or R PVanning Commission CIB Committee Civil Service Commission Personal Service Contracts must nnswer 2ne ronowing uuesuous. t. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contred for this department? Yes No 2. Nas this penoNfirm ever been a cify emptoyee? Yes No 3. Does this personffirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current city employee? Yes No Explain a11 yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Wfiere, Why): Montaua Waods applied to plat land for a new single family hrnne development at 1537 Fisk. 10 new homes will be built. The City Council held a public heazing on 7une 25, and on 7uly 2 moved approval with conditions AdvanWpes IfApproved: 10 new homes will be built �� JUL 1' 20�J3 DisadvantapeslfApproved: None DisadvanYages If Not Apqroved: No new housing will be buik on this site. .: �- �; � � ' { �k. oW( Atnount of O Transaetion: FundinA Source: CostlRevenue Budgeted: ActiviN tdumber: Financial tnfocmation: (Explain) i i --� � � ---, I 1 , � � � � � i i i I � � � � � i 1 � ' ( i i � I i I � I � i� � �/ � 1/ y � � � � / � / , ` � ;/r �•,I N wi � � � �� o F i q O � � x' � \ � � o�i�Q � � v � �-� �am � h � I N U O � ` O I-- I 4 � i � `, � ; ;� w m � 6' �3111'� i �� .� � _� � << ` ` 1 — — _ -_ - - - -1 �z r ------- — — ��- `-- '�_ _� i � � .�- — — —1-� ��1 ,�� `� c _� — , � � i \ � ~ _ \, ` � \� � ti - -_�� h _. - �4X� �._. ia -� � -�,�� _�, � �. � y � �� i� � '� � � ;� r� � ;i J� �L �� f � � � � � C �J , � �.J C. 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Dear Ms. Anderson: Mendota Homes has sabmitted an applicarion for preliminary and final plat approval for subdivision of property at 1537 Fisk Avenue to l O lots. The parcels will be developed into single family homes. This petiuon is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on June 25, 2003. Please call me at 266-6614 if there are any questions. Sincerely, Joel Spoonheim City Planner Attachments cc: File #03-280-093 City Councilmembers Erin Mathern, Mendota Homes Lany Soderholm , MOTICE OF PEJBLIC AEARING The Saint Paul ity - ouncii will con- � duct a public hearing on Wednesday, �.7une 25, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambeis, Tl�ird Floor, City Hall-Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, W eonaider the application of Mendota FIomes fdr a �reliminary and final plat creating ten lots for single family (R-3) develog- ment knowa as Montana Woods at 1537 Fisk Street (southwest corner of FSsk Street and Hoyt Avenue). Dated: June 4, 2003 � . NANCYANDERSON, Assistant G54y Council Secretazy (June 9) —°--- ST. PAUL IEGAL ISDGER - ?.Z0855g0 - . DEpAR1MQ�IT OF PLANNING &. ECONOMIC DEVE[.9PMEtiT Mrvtha G. Pvllei Dbectm CITY OF SAINT PAUL Rmidy C. Selly, Abyor ZS WestPmoth Sveer Stmtt Pau[, MNSSIl12 TO: SSiI'1� P� CIty COUi1C11 From 7oe1 Spoonheim, PED Tom Beach, LIEP Date:_ 13u1y2003 Re: Montana Woods - Plat, File #03-280-093 03 �� Te7ephnne.• 657-266-6565 Fucsunile: 651-225-3261 Per your request after the public heating on 25 June 2003, City staffhaue met with Mendota Homes (developer of proposed Montana Woods at 1537 Pisk), staff from the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD), and District 10. The following information was coll�ted. Lnpact of water run off: There are two critical issues as pertains to water nm-off triggered by the development — volume/rate and quality. The volumelrate pertains to how much water leaves the site, posmg a potential flood risk to adjacent properties. The quality issue pertains primarily to the n�act of the run-off on Como Lake. Water Run-off Volume/Rate The CRWD presented on 27 June 2003 a site plan that would have captured most of the run-off from the development, mcluding most of the water that fell on the new street. However, Saint Paul Public Works does not allow water to be taken from public streets onto private property due to liability issues. As such a zero net gain of all run-off is not possible and a net increase m phosphorus and sediment run-off is likely. Mendota Homes did agree to explore expanding their proposed ram-gardens, and revising the grading plan m order to capture as much ram &ll as possible from private property m the rain gazdens as opposed to shedding the water onto the street. A technical analysis of the total vohune of water leaving the site is being conducted and reviewed by Mendota Homes and CRWD as quickly as possble. In light of City regulations and the agreed upon modifications by Mendota Homes, CRWD staff stated that the revised plan is "as close as possble" to meetmg their guidelines. From the perspective of City Sta� the plat meets all regulations ensaring no negative impact on adjacent properties. Neighbors have raised concems about the ongoing flooding problem at Victoria after heavy rain stomis due to what is perceived to be an iusufficient sewer system. Tbis problem is reported to be long-standing. However, Public Works does not haue any records of complaints of flooding in this area, particularly at the intersection of Victoria and Hoyt. The e�sting storm sewer system was built in 1956 and designed to accommodate additional development in the area consistent with standards of that tizne. The design standard was to size the pipe to handle a 5-year storm The Montana Woods proposal is consistent with this plaimiug and the additional run-off from the proposed development would haue a negligible effect on area drainage. The City Council may 0 371�I wish to have Public Works review the storm water system for the entire azea. Water Oualitv The Watershed District seeks to ensure trigh quality run-off in order to ]imit the pollution and sedim�.mt that reaches Como Lake. The qnality of run-off can improved through cycling run-off through rain gardens. As stated above, as much of the water possble ss being captured and cycled tl�rough the ram gardens, and thus the quality requirements are also "as close as possible" to the goals set by the CRWD. The quality of the water can be improved through use of certain plantmg types im the rain gardens. CRWD provided Mendota Homes specific planting material recommendations which Mendota Homes agreed to incorporate. Maintenance of Rain Gardens Mendota Homes will be placing a drainage easement on the properties to preserve the land for the rain gardens and flow azea. In addition, Mendota Homes agreed to partner with the CRWD to have the new home owners learn about mamtenancelcaze of the rain gardens. Both parties felt tUis was an appropriate solution. Desi n Mendota Homes provided the Council with e�mples of the types of homes anticipated on the development. Because each home is customized by the buyer, an e�ct model is not possble. However, the }ugh quality finishes are expected due to the high value of the homes. c:tnoc,waouaonsemogslmacye�I.ucalsonro��rempVi.amvmrew qwr sp�xr PAti L � AAAA � . DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN2' Manha G. Fulter, Dirvctor CITY OF SAINT PAUL Randy C. KeZ1y, Mayor 7une 18, 2003 Ms. Nancy Anderson City Council Research Office City Hall - Raom 310 Saint Paul, MN 55102 Dear A+Is. Anderson: 25 Wett Founh StreeF Saint Pmd, MN55102 03�`�1� � ZeZephorse: 651-2666655 Facsimile� 651-228-3314 Please find attached the staff report for the final plat subaritted by Mendota Homes, Inc. for the "Montana Woods" plat at 1537 Fisk Street (SW corner of Fisk St. and Hoyt Ave.). The pubiic hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Tune 25, 2003. Staff is recommending approval of the piat with conditions. Applicant: File Number se: Address Le,g__al descri�tion: Ptevious action Mendota Homes, Inc. 03-280-093 Approval of final plat to extend Montana Avenue and create ten single family tots. 1357 Fisk Street Vac Fisk St accruing & EY W 80 ft Lots 1& 4 Bik 17 (short form) Staff have reviewed the preliminary plat aad asked for the changes shown in the attached final plat. Plats go direcfly from the staff to the City Council. The Planning Commission does not review plats. The City staff recommend approval of the finai plat as attached with conditions related to filing, site plan review, street pemuts, and erosion controi. The final plat meets all of the legal standards for the use of this property. Details relating to development of the properry are being addressed in the site plan review process, which is moving forcvazd at the same time. 7oe1 Spoonheun of the PED staff has worked on this application and wiil present a brief staff report at the public hearing. If you have questions, glease caIl him at 266-6614. Sincerely, I.arry o rholm Planning Aciministrator cc: File # 03-280-093 Councilmember Reiter Erin Mathern 7oe1 Spoonheim Tom Beach Wendy Lane A1 Torstenson Paul Dubruiel Carol Martinean Sue McCall Terry Vasquez Tony Schertler A!+-ADA-EEO Employa 03-7�� PLAT REVIEW STAFF REPORT • FtLE # 03-280-093 1. APpLICANT: Mendofa Homes HEARING DATE: June 25, 2003 2. 3. TYPE OF APPLICATION: Subdivision Review - Combined Plat LOCATION: �537 Fisk Streef (SW comer of Fisk St. and Hoyt Ave.) 4. PIN AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PIN: 23-2943-13-0121; Legal Description: Lot 4, except the westeriy 80.00 feet thereof; and fot 'I , except the westeriy 80 feet thereof; block 17, Como; and the wesf 34.50 feet of vacated Fisk Ave. lying north of the north line of Montana Ave. And south of the south line of Hoyt Ave. And the west 33.00 feet of vacated Fisk Ave. lying south of the south Iine of Montana Ave. and north of the south line of lot 4, Biock 17, Como, as extended, Ramsey Counfy, MN. Subject to an easement for water pipe purposes over that part of the property described as shown by document number 1153226. 5. 6. 7. 8. PLANNING DISTRICT: 10 ZONING CODE REFERENCE: §67.301, §67.406 STAFF REPORT DATE: 06-18-03 DATE RECEIVED: 3-28-03 PRESENTZONING: R-3 BY: Larry Soderholm DEADLINE FOR ACTlON: 7-26-03 • A. PURPOSE: Approva4 af combined prefiminary and finaf ptat to create 10 single-family lots. � C. C!7 PARCEL SIZE: 83,557 sq. ft. (1.92 acres) EXISTING LAND USE: One sing{e family home on a very {arge wooded lot SURROUNDtNG LAND USE: Singfe family homes surround the property on ail fiour sides. E. ZONING CODE CITATION: §67.301 states that platting is required when a subdivision (1) creates five or more lots or parcels each of which is 2%= acres or less in size, or (2) requires paved st�eets, alleys and other public improvemeots, or (3) is previousfy unpfatted tand. §67.406 provides criteria for review of subdivision applications. These criteria are covered below under "Required FiRdings ° F. HISTORY/DISCUSSION: There is no previous zoning history. This 1.92 acre °estate" was recently sold to the applicant. G. DISTRICT COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION: Although there is neighborhood opposition to the redevelopment of this parcel, PED staff have nof received any cflrrespondence from the Como Community Council as of the date of this staff report. H. REQUIRED FINDINGS: §67.406 of the Zoning Code requires that all of the foilowing findings shall be made prior to approval of a subdivision: • 1. Ail the applicable provisions of the Legislative Code are comptied with. City stafF have reviewed the proposed plat and have determined that ail applicable provisions of city codes are met The lot sizes meet the lot size and lot width standards in the Zoning Code and the Zoning File # 03-280-093 Staff Report for 6/25/03 Page 2 street right-of-way shown on the platwill accommodate a street designed to Public Works' residential sfreet standards. The Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District wants an erosion and sediment control plan before construction of the subdivision begins. 2. The proposed subdivision will not be detrimentai to the present and potential surrounding land uses. The new subdivision will not be detrimental to present and future surrounding land uses. The proposed piat is for 10 single-family lots that meet R-3 standards. The surrounding blocks are afl zoned R-3 and are developed accordingiy. Neighbors have raised a concem about additional traffic. An earlier subdivision design showed a cu(-cie-sac with eight lots connecfing to Montana Ave. and four more lots on Hoyt Ave. The applicant changed the plan to put Montana through to Hoyt Ave. so that traffic could come and go in bofh directions. This reduced the total number of fots from twelve to ten. Except for traffic on the immediate block, a net increase of six new homes wili have no noticeable effect on neighborhood fraffic patfems. 3. The area surrounding the subdivision can be ptanned and developed in coordination and compatibility with the proposed subdivision. The area surrounding the proposed piat is aiready devetoped. The new piaf is compafibfe wifh the surrounding development. 4. The su6division is in conformance with t6e comprehensive plan. The subdivision is in conformance with the Land Use Chapter of the comprehensive plan and the District 10 Plan, both of which identify this area far singie famity homes. 5. The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's importanf euisting naturai features whenever possible. The property has some steep and wooded areas, Putting the street through requires grading and elevation changes that witl remove mosf of the trees. Existing trees will be retained along the east and west edges of the site. In the more detailed site plartning for the devetopment, four rain gardens are proposed to increase infiitration to ground water and to ciean stortn water before it reaches the storm sewers. 6. All land intended for building sites pn be used safely without endangering residents by peril from floods, erosion, contirtuousiy high water tabte, severe soil conditions or other mer►ace. The land can be developed safely without endangering residents. A private storm sewer is proposed through the westeriy rear yards to carry storm water north to the public storm sewer in Hoyt Ave. M erosion and sedimentation control plan must be submitted before grading begins. 7. The subdivision can be ecanomically served with pubtic facitities and services. The subdivision can be economically served with new public faciiities. Water and sanitary sewer lines will be constructed in the new section of Montana Ave. and the subdivision will be connected to the storm sewer in Hoyt Ave. STAFF RECOMMENDATION; Based on required findings 1 through 7, staff recommends approvai of the preliminary and final plat to creats ten singie family lots, as attached, at the southwest comer of Fisk Street and HoytAve., as legaliy described above, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall file a copy of the Counci! Resolution approving fhe plat with the Ramsey County Recorder's Office. • r� L.J • 2. The applicanf shall complete the site plan review process through LIEP and receive site plan o3-�i � Zoning Fi4e # 03-280-083 • Staif Report for 6<25/03 Page 3 aQproval from fhe City. 3. The applicant shail receive ail necessary permits from Public Works for the construction of the street and utility connections. 4. The applicant shali submit and receive City approval of an erosion and sedimentation control plan before construction of the subdivision begins. Attachments: Appiication Final Plat (reduction) Neighborhood petition opposing 12-lot preliminary plat and letter from Mayor Keily Site Location Maps • • o3-�r� SUSD/V[SION REVlEW APPLICATION Department of Planning and Economic Development Zaning Section Z400 Ciiy HaZt Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN�SIO2-1634 (65I)266-6589 Zoning o�ce u� o�nty File ��Z w ` v�� Fee: � - Tentative Hearing Daf .J p ��:�%'�.`a�.��"u� Address ��tJ �f C(�.�. ��(tI�G 20� APPLIGANT C�t �,Ofir,v��(C. St. f� Zip_S�7¢3 Daytime Phone� Name of Owner (if different) Lnu ��(�r(�i� Contact Person (ff Address 1 Location _ I S3' FiSK- c(� , cf't ,�'kk� PROPERTI( Legal Description s(,t. �itc[ LOCQTION : Current Zoning � - 3 (attach additional sheet if necessary) TYPE OF SUBDIVISIQN: � Lot Split � Lot Split wit6 Variance � Reg. 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S� 3p P k� �� %'`� 5 EZ � - � C � � s $; 1� e4 's,� �e � °e� oN 08 8� s� �� 5 �! : s e� 5 3 � s � �i 0 � t m° �$ m i�'� s$ z �o �� ¢ �a �� _ 8� � � � E ) s; Y'�� 1 � e 8� 1 $ � o � � �� C 3° � S a�n � �I> � iY £ 3` e� € ifr � s � a 5 E 'a E � E s � P . k a � �� s s % 1 � s= E �� 3-71 � CITY OF SATNT PAUL Rarsdy C. Kelly, lbfayor 390 Ciry HaIL TeLephorse: 657-266-8510 IS West Ke!logg Bou(evard Facsimile: 657-266-8.i 13 Saint Pau1, MN SSIO2 May 21, 2003 Iu1i. Tom Stochl 800 Nebraska Avenue W. Saint Paul, MN 55117 Deaz Mr. Stochl: I reviewed your petition in opposition to development of 12 homes proposed by Mendota Homes on land along the south side of Hoyt Avenue at Fisk Sfreet. This proposed development wilI require replattmg the property and a street dedication. Both require a public hearing before the City Council. Properiy owners within 350 feet will be notified of the public heariags by mail. Atl persons interested wi22 be given an oppornuuty to testify at the public hearings, and all written comments will also be considered. On your behalf, I have forwazded your neighborhood petition to the Plaaning AdministraYor in the Deparhnent of Planning and Economic Developmeat so it can be considered by city sfaff and the City Council when they review flze proposed plat for tbis development. Property plats must comply with the required seven (7) criteria listed in altached Saint Paul Legislative Code Section 67.406(a). Note that neighbozhood concems about erosioa and sediment during constntction are among the issues that must be addressed as part of the Cily Council's review of the plat Attachment cc: Councilperson 3im Reiter Tom Beach, LIEP AITan Torstenson, PED • • � 03--� �� • Chapter 67. Zoning - Subdivision Regulations Sec. 67.406. Review of divisions of land. (a) Subdivision review crdteria. The planning commission and city council, in the review of subdivision requests and in the application of this chapter shall take into consideration the requirements of the city and the best use of the land being subdivided. Particular attention shali be given to the width and location of streets, sidewalks, suitable sanitary utilities, surface drainage, lot sizes and artangements, as well as requirements such as parks and ptaygrounds, schools and recreation sites and other public uses. All of the following findings shall be made prior to the approval of a subdivision or a lot split: (1} All the applicable provisions of the Legislarive Code aze compiied with; (2) T'he proposed subdivision will not be detrimental to the present and potential surrounding land uses; {3) The area surrounding the subdivision can be planned and developed in coordination and compatibitity with the proposed subdivision; • (4) The subdivision is in conformance with the comprehensive plan; (5) The subdivision preserves and incorporates the site's important e�cisting natural features, whenever possibie; (6) All land intended for buiiding sites can be used safely without endangering the residents by perii from floods, erosion, eontinuously high water tabie, severe soil conditions or other menace; and (7) The subdivision can be econoarically served with public facilities and services. • � � , i ,,.��_ I ;-- '! __y ` I � �� i �� j; --Li • i1 � 3-�� CFTIZEN PARTICIPATIO DIS RICTS f0 �� 7 3 CJ 1� ■i\�� e �� . � KEi 1 � � CITEZEN PARTICIPATION PLANNIMG DISFRICTS 1.SUNRAY-BA7TLECREEK-HIGHWOOD 2.GREATER EAST 5IOE 3.WEST SIDE 4.DAYTON'S BLUFf . 5. PAYN£-PHAi.EN. � 6.NORTH END � 7.THOMAS�DALE 'j�r /� 8.SUMMIT-llNIVERSITY {J3��O V " O� � EST SEVENTN t0. MO � `�"�HAMLINE-MIDWAY T2.ST. AN7HONY 13.MERf2IAh1 FK.-LEXINGTON HAMLINE 14.GROV€LAND-MACALEST£R '. 15.HIGHLAPtD. 16:SUMMIT HILL �, . ' 17.DOWN�OWN �3�� Page i o Mary Erickson - GYty Councii action at June 25 Meeting �om: Chris Rider To: Spoonheim,Joel Date: 6/27/2003 1232 PM Subject: City Cotmcil action at June 25 Meeting CC: Benson, Bazb; Erickson, Mary Jcel, I wanted to send this to you to confirm action taken at the Jtme 25 City Cotmcil meetmg on this item: 53. Public heating to consider the application of Erin Mathem, Mendota Homes, for a preliminary and final plat creating ten lots for single family (R-3) development ]mown as Montana Woods at 1537 Fisk Slreet (southwest corner of Fisk Street and Hoyt Avenue). Laid over to Jnly 2 Yeas - 7 Nays - 0 The CSty Conncil reqnested staff to work wit6 the commanity, the developer snd the Capitol Regional Watershed District snd report back at the July 2 City Council Meeting We have placed this item on the July 2 agenda. Thanks, please let me lmow if you have any quesrions. Chris Cluis Rider Councilmember Pat Harris' Office 310-C City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102-1635 651/266-8630 651/266-8574(fax) chtis.ridei�a cistpaul.mn.us file://C:1Documents%20and%20Settings�narye�Loca1%20Settings\Temp\GW}00007.HTM 6/27/2003 ��- �r� Date: To: From: RE: CITY OF SAINT PAUL Randy C. KeIly, Mayor August 18, 2003 City Councilmembers Tom Beach, LIEP �? OFFICE OF LICENSE, INSPECTIONS AND ENVIItONMENTAL PROTECTION Janeen E. Rosos, Direcior LOWRYPROFESS70�VALBUILDING Telephane: 651-266-9090 3i0St.PeterStree;Suite300 Factirtile: 651-266-9124 Saint Pard, Mirmesota 5570?-(510 Web: mvw.cisipoul.mn.vs/liep Site plan for Montana Woods subdivision (10 single family houses) On July 2" the City Council approved a plat for a new subdivision with 10 new lots for single- family homes and a new public street connecting Montana and Hoyt. Concerns were raised at the heazing about the impact of the development on water quality and other issues. The City Council asked staff to give them an update when the final site plan was ready. The developer, Mendota Homes, has submitted a final site plan. The site plan provides more detail than what was available on the plat about measures to improve water quality, preserving existing trees aroimd the edge of the site, and erosion control measures. The site plan also shows the setback lines to indicate where houses can be located on each lot but it does not show the exact layout of individual houses since they will be custom built and will not be designed until buyers purchase the lots. Water quality The site is located about a half mile from Como Lake and storm water from the site drains to the lake via the City's storm sewer system. MPCA regulations do not require a project of this size to treat storm water. However, neighbors and the Capitol Region Watershed District asked that steps be taken to reduce phosphorus and pollutants going to the lake. In response five rain gardens have been designed and the site will be graded so that most of the yards drain to a rain garden. (Rain gardens are shallow depressed azeas that are planted with native plant material designed so that storm water flowing to them is absorbed into the ground instead of flowing into the street and the storm sewer.) Trees Existing trees in the middle of the site will have to be removed because of the grading needed to construct the new street. New trees will be planted as part of the development: trees in the boulevard and at least two other trees per lot. It is possibie to save existing trees around the edge of the site if precautions are taken during conshuction. Staff has worked with the developer on the details of grading along the east and west property lines to save existing evergreen trees and on the design of a retaining wall along the south property line near a stand of trees. Erosion and sediment control The site has a slope and there haue been concerns about sediment washing off the site during construction when the site is disturbed.. The site plan indicates that the developer will take use all of the standard practices to control sediment, such as installing a siit fence and a rock construction entrance. 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G jDY/i �. /� � � 'r (� � � I;I 1 � �� ' i' �' � � � �- �i � i��i � '� � f— L— � � Ru 2af � ,� / � /�� 4T�� r / ! �I 23/�5,a—�� i _, �� ; ,� � m ;�� r � \ � . �� _ � �, U ` �3Q � >� I� I — � f \ /a �—�� 33 —� i f (i f �� rF� �� NJ � �� r 33 � I � f r�z, i ;; Page i of 2 / �' �� i • ii • i � � .■ � u• � � , i. �� •� �• • ��i•� From: p gengler <pkgengler@yahoo.com> To: <Joel.Spoonheim@Ci.stpaul.mn.us> Date: 6/23/2003 7:04 PM Subject: Mendota Homes "Montana Woods" pr9posed development June 23, 2003 Joel Spoonheim City of St. Paul Zoning Office Dear Mr. Spoonheim, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed development by Mendota Homes at 1537 Fisk Avenue in St. Paul. I am a Ramsey County Master Gardener, neighbor of the proposed development, and concerned resident of St. Paul regarding the water quality of Como Lake. I am not opposed to the development of the property and understand the project is compliant with current density requirements, how�ver, I agree with the Capitol Region Watershed District and Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Board that the project as proposed inadequately addresses excess water runoff. Installation of water gardens, an additional storm sewer, and direct water spouts onto grassy, rather than impervious surfaces do reflect some effort on the part of the builder to compromise. My concern is that excess water runoff, even though it might make its way to the added storm sewer, will flow directly to Como Lake and will contribute to the water quality problems Como Lake now experiences. Another problem I see is the management/maintenance of the proposed water gardens. Presumably since these would be installed on/near the new homeowners' property, what would prevent homeowners from eliminating the gardens if they choose to do so? Without the proposed file:(/C:\Docusnents%20and%20Settings\spoonhei�L,ocal%20 Settings\Temp\G W} 00003.H... 6124/2003 Page 2 of 2 �1'-7/!?' rain gardens, the runoffwould make its way to neighboring properties and/or eventually Como Lake. A major part of the proposed water management p1an would be rendered useless with elimination of the water gardens by the homeowners. I feel a better solution would be the creation of a pond, proposed at the June 2 community meeting by Pat Conrad, consultant with Emmons & Olivier Resources. Granted this would reduce the number of developed lots, but Mendota Homes would have fewer lot development costs and could potentially seek higher prices for the larger remaining lots. A well-designed pond would be a collection site for the excess water runoff, and would address concerns regarding the runoff making its way to Como Lake and contributing to the water quality problems. A pond could also allay some fears of neighbors on Victoria and Hoyt Avenues regarding the runoff's effect to their properties. Very respectfully submitted, Paxn Gengler Ramsey County Master Gardener 834 W. Montana Ave. St. Paul Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! � file://C:�Documents%20and%20Settings\spoonhei�L,oca1%20 Seltings\Temp\GW } 00003.H... 6/24/2003 i► Page 1 of 2 lI3 -7�� Joel Spoonheim - Hearing scheduled for Wednesday June 25 -- Montana Woods From: To: Date: Subject: <PAllan@aol.com> <Joel.Spoonheim@ci.stpaul.mn.us>, <District@comopark. org> 6/18/2003 7:27 PM Hearing scheduled for Wednesday June 25 --Montana Woods Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the June 25 public meeting of the St. Paul city Council when the "Montana Woods" redevelopment plan will be considered, so I would like to voice the continued concern that I and many other residents have regarding this development. The density af this development is of greaf concern to me and my neighbors on Hoyt, Montana, Nebraska Avenues and Victoria Street. The density of this 90 lot development, as it is currently proposed, wi(( most certainly cause huge run-off problems. With such high density of impervious surfaces, such as roofs, driveways and a roadway winding downhill to Hoyt Avenue, will without a doubt cause great problems for the longtime residents to the west of this property. It is foolhardy to think that enough rainwater will soak into the yards of these small lots. This added rate of discharge from the development into the present storm water system will cause further f►ooding into the homes to the south of the 1537 Fisk property. During and after heavy rainfall, fihis area has flooded back into the many homes and yards causing much damage and alarm. The density that this development proposes will create huge surface water problems. In addition the grade from the middle of the 800 block on West Montana Avenue slopes to the West, and that run-off also most certainly will go to the 1537 Fisk property. The proper answer to this development is less density, less roofs and less drivewavs! This concern has been identified at each of the three neighborhood meetings, file://C:\Documents%ZOand%ZOSettings\spoonhei\L,ocal%ZOSettings\Temp\GW} 00003.H... 6/24/2003 Page 2 of 2 �f.�-y/P and the Capitol Region Watershed District has stated the same concerns, but have not been taken seriousfy or acknowledged or addressed by the St. Paul Planning Department staff or Mendota Homes. Your respectFul consideration of these concerns will be appreciated. Paul A. Weibel 814 West Montana Ave. file://C:�Docuxnents%20and%20Settings\spoonhei�I,ocal%20Settings\Temp\GW} 00003.H... 6/24/2003