7A, PC 08-003, Christensen Prelim Plat and FInal Plat

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While the City does have regulations for setting the maximum park dedication fee, State Statutes (462.358 Subd 2.b and 2.c) have additional criteria that while not directly reflected in the City's Subdivision Code, must be considered. Essentially, State Statute requires that the park dedication fee be reasonable and proportional to the impact of the subdivision on the park system. For example, it would be difficult to require one residential lot to be pay a fee of $20,000 while another lot pays a $5,000 fee when the impact is essentially the same. Most single-family residential lots will have a similar impact on the City's park and recreational system. Therefore, in order to be consistent with other recent park dedication fees, Staff reviewed the fees from plats going back to 2005. Ranning Case New Lots Fee per Lot 05-019 3 $5,200 06-002 1 $4,808 06-004 1 $4,896 06-001 2 $3,797 06-038 2 $6,276 06-039 2 $6,276 07-005 1 $5,250 07-014 16 NA At $4,375 per lot, the park dedication fee for Christensen Estates is below the average park dedication fee required in other recently approved plats. However, to stay in conformance with City Code and State Statutes, the park dedication fee for Christensen Estates cannot be raised higher than $4,375 for each of the three net new lots. Staff is recommending a total park dedication fee for Christensen Estates subdivision of$13,125. This is the maximum fee, and it can be reduced by the City Council if deemed appropriate. Development Al!:reement For subdivisions that include the construction of new streets and/or public utilities, the City can require a development agreement (Attachment B). For this subdivision, the responsibility of grading, tree removal, and utility, and drainage/stormwater work will be on the property owners at the time building and grading permits are submitted. The agreement outlines the final specifications for all grading, utilities, drainage/stormwater provisions; the performance guarantees; and other city requirements to ensure that the development is implemented as the Final Plat was approved. All grading, utility, and stormwater work are subject to City review, inspection, and approval. The City Attorney prepared the agreement. The developer is currently reviewing the agreement, and there may be minor changes made prior to the Council meeting. If any changes are needed, revised copies will be provided prior to or at the meeting. IlMetro-inet.us\ardenhills\PlanningIP/anning Cases\2008\08-003 Christensen Estates Preliminary and Final Plat (PC APPROVED)\022508- CC Report - Christensen Estates Plat.doc Page3 of 5