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:J.JlIf Bethel - City SUP Submission October 29, 1999 Page 4 e small wetland which lies in the center of the site. This small wetland (2,017 st) will be filled to allow for the construction of ballfields. This filled wetland will be mitigated at a 2: I ratio on-site for that portion determined by Rice Creek Watershed District persoonel. The existing-site'varies-in-elevation from 886 to9l-8, 'To-allow-for-an-average-proposed-elevationof-899,--'-'' there will need to be a significant export of excess earth materials from the site. Related CoordinationlReviewlPennittinl! Rice Creek Watershed District We have met with Rice Creek Watershed District to discnss the proposed improvements. We will be submitting docwnents requesting a Land Development Permit and Wetland Alteration Pennit At this poin~ RCWD has informaIly reviewed the general intent of the proposed improvements. FOImal submission and application will be made in early November, 1999. Due to the proposed wetland filling, the Anny Corps of Engineers will be sent a copy of the RCWD submission so that they may review the application. To date, the Corps has stated that, due to the relatively small impact to the site, they may defer to the RCWD requirements for permitting. Ramsev Countv. Over the past year, the City of Arden Hills and Bethel College representatives have met with Ramsey County staff to discuss improvements to Old Highway 10 generally between McCracken and the railroad bridge. At this time, the County design is schematic and presented on the enclosed plan sheets. We will be continuing discussions with Ramsey County personnel to develop further the upgrades proposed for Old Highway 10, and, specillcally, to determine \Wether two or three lanes adequately supports the volume anticipated entering and exiting oul of the proposed park. Per the current County design, the new entrance to the parl< provides for one entrance lane and two exiting lanes (3 total). e NSP. A portion of the proposed improvements will be within the NSP easement located on the south side of the project site. NSP personnel will be contacted to review and, ifnecessary, approve any improvements within the NSP easement Related Comments Removals. Removals necessitated for the proposed improvements will generally involve the removal of selected trees, brush and heavy weed growth. As stated above, the existing tree growth between the proposed tennis courts and the McCracken residents will be protected with the exception of a few select trees. Additionally, existing Cottonwood trees along Old Highway 10 may be removed to improve the overall character of the site. Entrance Drive. The new entrance drive, which has been determined by the County, will be located across from the existing Bethel campus entrance. To account for grade changes, the drive will slope at a 5 - 6% gradient up to the proposed parking lot Entrance Gate: The proposed entrance gate will be similar to the entrance gate which was recently constructed at the Bethel Campus enby. However, the scale of the new gate and sign will be substantia1ly less. Vehicular gates will be provided to secure the site after hours. Lil!htinl!. Lighting will be provided for the parking lot and entrance drive for safety and security purposes. Because there will be no provision for athletic field lighting, the parldng lot lighting may be scheduled to turn off soon after night fall. Up-lighting for the sign and lantern-style fixtures will be provided on the new entrance sign (similar to the newly constructed Bethel campus gate). Parldng lot lighting has been designed to reduce glare and spill directed 10ward the adjoining neighbor's properties. e Soorts Service Facilitv. The proposed bnilding will be constructed of 'Bethel brick" with a shingled roof. An overhead and man door will be provided for access and to allow for storage of tennis and ballfield equipment. Additionally, the building may be used for the sale of concessions during events.