06.01 - Park Dedication Appeal for Nordenstua Plat on SIbley Lake

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Side by side comparison of three developments: Trailside Estates 53 units; park fee .42 acres plus lighting, sod and sprinklers (345 sq ft per unit) 40% open space on 19 acres Target buyers: families of all ages Price range $165,0004200,000 (developer statement: affordable housing) The park is .42 acres surrounded by the development and becomes city land with no tax base. Trailside Estates provides sod, a sprinkler system and lighting. City provides playground equipment and maintainence. Users are residents of the development. Will this development impact other City park use?probably yes, walking distance to downtown, young families, number of units and people. Wilderness Point Villas 46 lots; park fee $23,000 ($500/lot) 40% open space on 28 acres; Target buyers: families, couples Price range from $150,000 exisiting cabins; starting at $369,000 for new homes Onsite recreation opportunities built into the development including playgrounds, docks, firepits Impact on City park use: very low if any due to on site facilities Nordenstua on Sibley 13 new lots plus 1 exisiting residence; park fee $15,000 ($1071/lot) 45% open space on 14 acres Target buyers: couples, empty nesters, retirees (dictated by cottage design and cost; amenities) Prices start at $300,000 Onsite facilities include, gazebos, picnic tables, recreation building, walking trails, lake access with docks, scenic overlooks, sitting areas and firepits, 1/2 acre recreation use field. Impact on City park use: none or very minimal Nordenstua on Sibley is a rural conservation conservation subdivision (RCS). It has more than double the open space required by ordinance and double the open space compared to the other two developments listed above. Nordenstua has 68% fewer units than allowed by ordinance and half the impervious coverage allowed.