Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

12
Located between the towns of Chaska and Cologne approxi- mately 35 miles south west of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Dahlgren Township is one of 10 townships in Carver County, Minnesota. Settled in 1854 and organized April 5, 1864, the township was named Liberty until it was changed a month later. After realizing that there was another town in the state by that name, the state auditor suggested naming it after John Adol- phus Bernard Dahlgren, an ordnance officer for the US Navy during the Civil war. He designed many of the weapons used, including a cast iron cannon referred to as the ‘Dahlgren gun’. In 2006, an estimated 1,474 residents (Metropolitan Council, 2007) made their home in Dahlgren Township, making it the 2nd most populous township in Carver County. Dahlgren Township has a total land area of approximately 36 square miles (22,955 Acres). Dahlgren Township borders Laketown Township to the north, Benton Township to the west, San Francisco Township to the south, and the cities of Carver and Chaska to the east. Township Overview INTRODUCTION Images from the Metropolitan Design Center Image Bank. © Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Produced by CARVER COUNTY | Public Health & Environment Division | Planning and Water Management Department Government Center, Administration Building | 600 East 4th Street | Chaska, Minnesota 55318 The Carver County 2030 Comprehensive Plan | www.co.carver.mn.us/2030plan Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter April 12, 2010

Transcript of Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

Page 1: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

Located between the towns of Chaska and Cologne approxi-mately 35 miles south west of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, Dahlgren Township is one of 10 townships in Carver County, Minnesota. Settled in 1854 and organized April 5, 1864, the township was named Liberty until it was changed a month later. After realizing that there was another town in the state by that name, the state auditor suggested naming it after John Adol-phus Bernard Dahlgren, an ordnance officer for the US Navy during the Civil war. He designed many of the weapons used, including a cast iron cannon referred to as the ‘Dahlgren gun’. In 2006, an estimated 1,474 residents (Metropolitan Council, 2007) made their home in Dahlgren Township, making it the 2nd most populous township in Carver County. Dahlgren Township has a total land area of approximately 36 square miles (22,955 Acres). Dahlgren Township borders Laketown Township to the north, Benton Township to the west, San Francisco Township to the south, and the cities of Carver and Chaska to the east.

Township OverviewINTRODUCTION

Images from the Metropolitan Design Center Image Bank. © Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Produced by

CARVER COUNTY | Public Health & Environment Division | Planning and Water Management Department Government Center, Administration Building | 600 East 4th Street | Chaska, Minnesota 55318

The Carver County 2030 Comprehensive Plan | www.co.carver.mn.us/2030plan

Dahlgren TownshipPolicy ChapterApril 12, 2010

Page 2: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

Dahlgren Township has experienced modest population change over the last several decades. The Metropolitan Council estimates that in 2006 Dahlgren Township popula-tion numbered approximately 1,474.

Dahlgren Township population is expected to increase significantly over the next 23 years. The Metropolitan Council forecasts for 2010, 2020, and 2030, suggest rapid changes in population with the 2030 population expected to reach approximately 1,600 people.

Visit www.metrocouncil.org/metroarea/stats.htm for more information on the method-ology behind the estimates and forecasts.

Carver County Dahlgren Township

1.61% of total

1.79%of total

1.75%of total

0

20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

1980 1990 2000

POPULATION

Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1980, 1990 and 2000

Population Trends and Forecasts

POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLDS

2 DAHLGREN

Community 2000Census

2006 MC Estimate

2010 MC Forecast

2020 MC Forecast*

2030 MC Forecast*

Dahlgren Township** 1,453 1,474 1,500 1,550 1,600

Carver County Total*** 70,205 86,236 110,740 163,830 195,400

*Forecasts are post-detachment (i.e. after annexation to the City of Carver),**Forecast revised by Metropolitan Council Action in 2006.***Forecast approved by Council Action January 14, 2004 and August 25, 2005.Population Estimates and Forecasts for Carver County Cities and TownshipsSource: US Census Bureau, Metropolitan Council

POPULATION ESTIMATES AND FORECASTSCarver County and Dahlgren Township

Dahlgren Township has experienced modest household change over the last several decades. During the decade from 1996 to 2006, 73 new homes were built in Dahlgren Township, which makes up 14.9% of the total new homes built in all of Carver County townships during that decade.

Visit www.metrocouncil.org/metroarea/stats.htm for more information on the method-ology behind the estimates and forecasts.

1.24%of Total

1.35%of total

1.2%of Total

0

10,000

20,000

30,000

1980 1990 2000

Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Census, 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000

Household Trends and Forecasts

Carver County Dahlgren Township

HOUSEHOLDS

Community 2000Census

2006 MC Estimate

2010 MC Forecast

2020 MC Forecast*

2030 MC Forecast*

Dahlgren Township** 479 487 500 550 600

Carver County Total*** 24,356 30,986 41,780 62,680 76,180

*Forecasts are post-detachment (i.e. after annexation to the City of Carver),**Forecast revised by Metropolitan Council Action in 2006.***Forecast approved by Council Action January 14, 2004 and August 25, 2005.Population Estimates and Forecasts for Carver County Cities and TownshipsSource: US Census Bureau, Metropolitan Council

HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATES AND FORECASTSCarver County and Dahlgren Township

Page 3: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

Employment Status and Commute to WorkAccording to the 2000 Census, Dahlgren Township had 1,091 persons 16 years and over. Of this total, 77.3% of these persons were in the labor force. The total civilian labor force (not including persons on active duty in the United States Armed Forces, unpaid volunteers or homemakers) consisted of 843 persons, 75.3% of which were employed and 1.9% unemployed.

Educational AttainmentIn 2000, Dahlgren Township had 941 people 25 years and over, 387 were high school graduates. In addition, 222 had some college with no degree, 63 obtained associates degrees, 125 graduated with bachelor’s degrees, and 46 received a graduate or professional degree. Overall, 89.6% of the population 25 years and over were high school graduates or higher.

Employment ForecastJob growth in Dahlgren Township is expected to increase only minimally over the next 22 years.

EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION

Employment Status, Educational Attainment, and Employment Forecasts

DAHLGREN 3

Community 2000Census

2010 MC Forecast

2020 MC Forecast*

2030 MC Forecast*

Dahlgren Township** 203 100 150 200

Carver County Total*** 28,740 39,860 51,540 59,080

*Forecasts are post-detachment (i.e. after annexation to the City of Carver),**Forecast revised by Metropolitan Council Action in 2006.***Forecast approved by Council Action January 14, 2004 and August 25, 2005.Employment Estimates and Forecasts for Carver County Cities and TownshipsSource: US Census Bureau, Metropolitan Council

EMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES AND FORECASTSCarver County and Dahlgren Township

HISTORIC RESOURCES

Historic Resources Profile

Historic Resources in Dahlgren TownshipA number of known historic and archeological sites have been identified within Dahlgren Township. 17 structures and a number of archaeological sites have been identified in the Standing Structures and Archaeology Inventory, a Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) survey program that has recorded over 50,000 historic structures and approximately 16,500 archaeological sites statewide.

Dahlgren Township currently has 8 sites on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Standing Structures and Archaeology inventories contain the County’s known archaeological sites and historic standing structures; however, according to SHPO many archaeological sites and historic standing structures remain unidentified or not inventoried across MN, including Carver County.

Rapids Lake

Miller Lake

Maria Lake

Chaska LakeBenton Lake

Aue Lake

Gaystock Lake

Brickyard Clayhole

Courthouse Lake

Firemens Clayhole

CARVER

´0 10.5

Miles

This map was created using Carver County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS), it is a compilation of information and data from various City, County, State, and Federal offices. This map is not a surveyed or legally recorded map and is intended to be used as a reference. Carver Countyis not responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

Source: Carver County Planning and Water Management, MN State Historic Preservation Office

Produced by

Government Center – Administration Building600 East 4th Street�Chaska, Minnesota 55318Phone: (952)361-1820Fax: (952)361-1828www.co.carver.mn.us/pz

Carver County Planning and Water Management Land & Water Services Division

DAHLGREN TOWNSHIPIDENTIFIED HISTORIC RESOURCES

www.co.carver.mn.us/2030planv i s i t

! Historic Site

D A H L G R E N T O W N S H I P

SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP

BE

NT

ON

TO

WN

SH

IP

IDENTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURES (Source: SHPO, 2007) Identified Historic Structures

Page 4: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

The Township has a moderate level of participation in the Agricultural Preserve Program by landowners. About 10,142 acres (44%) of the land is entered in the Preserve Program as of 2007. Of the total land in preserve, 6,439 acres (63%) has the expiration filed. The Agricultural Preserve participation rate indicates a commitment to agriculture over the long term, particularly in the central and western portions of the township. The Agricultural Preserve covenant limits the residential density to 1/40 regardless of other zoning provisions.

D a h l g r e n T o w n s h i p

50.7% of Metro Total

50.8% of Metro Total

51.5% of Metro Total

10.7% of County total

11.4% of County Total

11.3% of County Total

0

50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

1998 2003 2007

Source: Metropolitan Council, Carver County Planning and Water Management

Source: Carver County Planning and Water management Department, 2007

Enrolled Agricultural Preserves, 2007

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES

DAHLGREN 4

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVESDahlgren Township

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVES PROGRAM ENROLLMENTby total acres

METRO AREA

CARVER COUNTY

DAHLGREN

Page 5: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

EXISTING LAND USE (2008)

The primary land use in Dahlgren Township is commercial agriculture centered around dairying, livestock, and cash grain farming. The amount of land in farms has remained relatively stable with the size of farms increasing both in size and operation.

ST40

ST45

ST50

ST40

ST43

ST50

ST41

ST41

ST50ST50

?A@41

ST10ST10ST10ST43

ST41

ST36

ST43

ST43

ST11

ST40

ST61

ST61

?T140

?T140

ST40

ST11

Rapids Lake

Miller Lake

Maria Lake

Chaska Lake

Minnesota River

Aue Lake

Gaystock Lake

Brickyard Clayhole

Courthouse Lake

Firemens Clayhole

D A H L G R E N T O W N S H I P

´0 0.90.45

Miles

This map was created using Carver County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS), it is a compilation of information and data from various City, County, State, and Federal offices. This map is not a surveyed or legally recorded map and is intended to be used as a reference. Carver Countyis not responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

Source: Carver County Planning and Water Management, Metropolitan Council

Basemap: National Geographic Society

Produced by

Government Center – Administration Building600 East 4th Street�Chaska, Minnesota 55318Phone: (952)361-1820Fax: (952)361-1828www.co.carver.mn.us/pz

Carver County Planning and Water Management Land & Water Services Division

DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP LAND USE (2008)

www.co.carver.mn.us/2030planv i s i t

SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP

BE

NT

ON

TO

WN

SH

IP

CHASKA

CA

RV

ER

Mixed Use Residential: 6 Acres

Commercial: 11 Acres

Industrial: 14 Acres

Extractive: 191 Acres

Institutional: 28 Acres

Park & Recreation: 299 Acres

Roadway Rights-of-Way: 109 Acres

Utility: 3 Acres

Open Water: 388 Acres

Wetlands: 1,859 Acres

Agricultural: 19,022 Acres

Rural Residential: 1,007 Acres

5 DAHLGREN

Page 6: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

PLANNED LAND USE (2030)

ST40

ST45

ST50

ST40

ST43

ST50

ST41

ST41

ST50ST50

?A@41

ST10ST10ST10ST43

ST41

ST36

ST43

ST43

ST11

ST40

ST61

ST61

?T140

?T140

ST40

ST11

Rapids Lake

Miller Lake

Maria Lake

Chaska Lake

Minnesota River

Aue Lake

Gaystock Lake

Brickyard Clayhole

Courthouse Lake

Firemens Clayhole

D A H L G R E N T O W N S H I P

DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP LAND USE (2030)

SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP

BE

NT

ON

TO

WN

SH

IP

Rural Residential (Residential purposes, including mostlyone-family homes. Housing development should not exceed1 housing unit per acre)

Roadway Rights-of-Way (Public or private vehicular, transitand/or pedestrian rights-of-way)

Agricultural (Agricultural purposes, including farming, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry)

Wetlands (Wetlands included in the National Wetlands Inventory)

Open Water (Permanently flooded open water, rivers, streams)

Park and Recreation (Primarily for public active recreationactivities)

Institutional (Primarily religious, governmental, educational,social or healthcare facilities)

Mixed Use Residential (Two or more of the following:residential, industrial, commercial and/or office, andinstitutional uses, where the primary use is residential)

Commercial (Provision of goods or services)

Industrial (Primarily manufacturing, and/or processing ofproducts)

´0 0.90.45

Miles

This map was created using Carver County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS), it is a compilation of information and data from various City, County, State, and Federal offices. This map is not a surveyed or legally recorded map and is intended to be used as a reference. Carver Countyis not responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

Source: Carver County Planning and Water Management, Metropolitan Council

Basemap: National Geographic Society

www.co.carver.mn.us/2030planv i s i t

Produced by

Carver County Planning and Water Management Land & Water Services Division

Government Center – Administration Building600 East 4th StreetChaska, Minnesota 55318Phone: (952)361-1820Fax: (952)361-1828www.co.carver.mn.us/pz

Transition Area

Note: Land uses within city boundaries or in transition areas are notincluded in the legend.

DAHLGREN 6

Page 7: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

LAND USE SUMMARY

Land Use Description 2008(acres)

2030(acres)

Mixed Use Residential 6 3

Commercial 11 8

Industrial 13 8

Extractive 191 0

Institutional 27 21

Parks and Recreation 299 266

Roadway Rights-of-Way 109 81

Utilties 3 0

Rural Residential 1,007 648

Agricultural 19,030 13,558

Wetlands1 1,862 1,475

Open Water1 388 331

Transition Area2 0 6,551

Total 22,948 22,948

1 The difference in wetland and open water acreages does not reflect actual wetland loss and all Wetland Conservation Act equirements must be followed.

2 Land uses within the transition area shown on the 2030 land use map have been aggregated to create the total shown in this table. For final de-termination of future land use designations within transition areas, please consult City Comprehensive Plans.

Land Use SummaryDalhgren Township

7 DAHLGREN

Page 8: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

PRIME FARMLAND

Rapids Lake

Miller Lake

Maria Lake

Chaska Lake

Aue Lake

Gaystock Lake

Brickyard Clayhole

Courthouse Lake

Firemens Clayhole

CARVER

CARVER

´0 10.5

Miles

This map was created using Carver County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS), it is a compilation of information and data from various City, County, State, and Federal offices. This map is not a surveyed or legally recorded map and is intended to be used as a reference. Carver Countyis not responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

Source: Carver County Planning and Water Management, National Cooperative Soil Survey, SSURGO

Produced by

Government Center – Administration Building600 East 4th Street�Chaska, Minnesota 55318Phone: (952)361-1820Fax: (952)361-1828www.co.carver.mn.us/pz

Carver County Planning and Water Management Land & Water Services Division

DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP IMPORTANT FARMLAND

www.co.carver.mn.us/2030planv i s i t

Farmland of state importance

All areas prime farmland

Prime Farmland if drained

D A H L G R E N T O W N S H I P

SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP

BE

NT

ON

TO

WN

SH

IP

CHASKA

CA

RV

ER

The land in the Township is flat to gently rolling and is highly suited to agriculture; it is predominately SCS Class 1, 2 & 3 lands. A 1999 Permanent Agricultural Land study showed that much of the land in Dahlgren Township is “highly qualified” for permanent agricultural preservation with the exception of sections in the northeastern portion. These areas are slightly less qualified for permanent agricultural preservation. Not all land in the Township is suitable for agricultural land use, however, and may be better suited for open space or residential uses.

DAHLGREN 8

Page 9: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

CARVER

MAYER

NON-DIVIDED

CSAH

NON-DIVIDED

´0 10.5

Miles

This map was created using Carver County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS), it is a compilation of information and data from various City, County, State, and Federal offices. This map is not a surveyed or legally recorded map and is intended to be used as a reference. Carver Countyis not responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

Produced by

Government Center – Administration Building600 East 4th Street�Chaska, Minnesota 55318Phone: (952)361-1820Fax: (952)361-1828www.co.carver.mn.us/pz

Carver County Planning and Water Management Land & Water Services Division

www.co.carver.mn.us/2030planv i s i t

Source: Carver County Planning and Water Management, Carver County SWCD, Carver County GIS

DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

RESTORATION ASSESSMENT COMPONENT

High potential for restoration

NATURAL RESOURCE ASSESSMENT COMPONENT

Moderate Quality

High Quality

Exceptional QualityD A H L G R E N T O W N S H I P

SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP

BE

NT

ON

TO

WN

SH

IP

CHASKA

CA

RV

ER

Carver County completed an ecologically based natural resources assessment in 2007 that ranks natural resource areas within Carver County. This assessment is the most comprehensive and detailed analysis of existing natural features within Carver County to date and includes over 25 county specific datasets as inputs. The purpose of this assessment is to provide a scientifically based ranking and assessment of natural resources to used to guide future management, conservation, and restoration activities in Carver County.

DAHLGREN 9

Page 10: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

Land Use

TOWNSHIP POLICIES

In 2009 the City of Carver and Dahlgren Township executed an orderly annexation agreement that identifies the area east of CSAH 43 as converting to urban uses during the planning period. Because of the location, soils types, development trends, market demands in the area, and distance to sewer and water services, agriculture will continue to be the principal use of land in Dahlgren Township west of CSAH 43. Land use patterns will remain relatively stable. Very limited amounts of agricultural land will be converted to residential uses. The limited residential development that is expected to occur will generally locate in the wooded and pasture areas. Lakeshore would not be eligible under the wooded lot provision. A large Multi-Modal Opportunity Area is located in the Township (See Policy map). Land within the Area can be expected to be converted from its current use to rail related Multi-Modal use in the future. Land use in the remainder of the township will experience minimal change.

TOWNSHIP POLICY LU-1 Agriculture will continue to be the primary land use and economic base of the Township. The Township hereby adopts the Carver County Land Use Plan. A map showing future land use in the Township can be found in the County Plan. The County Plan, along with the policies in this Plan, will be used to manage land use and environmental resources in Dahlgren Township.

TOWNSHIP POLICY LU-2 POLICY AREA DESIGNATION the Township’s land use policy designations are shown on the Policy Map. For the land in the Agricultural Policy Area the Township chooses to utilize Option 2 – Wooded Lot as provided for in the Carver County Land Use Plan. The density in the Township shall be limited to the basic 1 dwelling per 1/4 1/4 section, plus the additional density in wooded areas as provided in County Policy. Lakeshore in and of itself shall not constitute eligibility for “wooded lots”. The Township contains one Rural Service District - the northern half of the East Union District. East Union is not expected to experience significant new development.

TOWNSHIP POLICY LU-3 The East Union area is a Rural Service District (RSD’) as defined in the Carver County Land Use Plan. The East Union RSD is shown on the Township Policy Map.

TOWNSHIP POLICY LU-4 The City of Carver borders the Township to the east. The city recently updated its comprehensive plan to include substantial additional area in its 2030 growth area. The Township’s Policy map reflects the 2030 growth area which is consistent with the current orederly annexation agreement between Dahlgren Twp and the City of Carver. The Transition Areas (s) as identified in the County Land Use Plan and on the Township Policy Map shall be managed in accordance with the policies in the County Plan. The Orderly Annexation Agreement contains additional land use provisions: - Notwithstanding Policy 2, no additional density above that provide for in the 1/40 Option shall be permitted in the Orderly Annexation Area - Expansion of existing feedlot is not permitted - Existing non-conforming commercial or industrial uses shall mnot be permitted to expand TOWNSHIP POLICY LU-5 The County Plan provides for a number of land use options the township can choose to implement. Dahlgren Township chooses not to implement: additional feedlot regulations. Dahlgren Township chooses to implement: the transfer of 1 per 40 eligibilities to non-adjacent parcels and chooses to allow golf courses.

TOWNSHIP POLICY LU-6 The Township contains a multi-modal opportunity area as identified in the Carver County Community Development Agency study. Prior to any development a plan amendment will be needed and additional study and analysis will be needed including but not limited to: environmental analysis, stormwater management, sewer and water needs, and traffic studies. The township supports this economic development initiative with the understanding that any development or acquisition in this area be based on willing landowners, township input, and that no areas be developed or acquired through condemnation.

TOWNSHIP POLICY LU-7 HAMPSHIRE ROAD OPPORTUNITY AREA The area of southeast Laketown and northeast Dahlgren Township has a unique set of assets that make the area important to the long term development of the eastern and southwestern parts of the county. The area is served by an active rail line with interest in commuter rail, 3 major County highways, has a direct connection to US 212, and the transit plan shows a commuter rail station in this area. The area is centered in the growth areas of Carver, Chaska, and Victoria, and is within a few miles of Waconia. A multi-modal site is located just to the west and the bio-science center to the east. This area is identified in the plan to ensure that the unique set of assets in this area are recognized and planned. The area in Dahlgren Township is included in the orderly annexation area of the City of Carver. Future land use in the Hampshire Road opportunity area should be designed to take maximum advantage of the transportation network in the area.

DAHLGREN 10

Page 11: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

Dahlgren Township is located in the Bevens Creek, Carver Creek, and Chaska Creek Watersheds. Carver County is the Water Authority for these two watersheds and is required to prepare and implement a water plan which addresses surface water and groundwater issues. The Carver County Land Use plan also addresses standards, policies, and guidelines for protection of natural resources. The Township is required to adopt a Local Water management Plan that complies with the Watershed Plan.

TOWNSHIP POLICY WR-1 Dahlgren Township hereby adopts the Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO) Water Management Plan; this plan serves as the Township’s Local Surface Water Management Plan. The CCWMO Watershed Management Plan will likely be updated by 2010 and the Township acknowledges that it will need to address updates in its township chapter and wil do so based on input into the CCWMO plan update Process.

Water Resources

11 DAHLGREN

TOWNSHIP POLICIES (cont.)

Dahlgren Township’s transportation system consists of County & State highways and Township roads (see map). The Township is responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of the Township road system, while the County & State are responsible for their respective systems. The primary function of local roads is to provide access to individual parcel of land and to move traffic to the collector system. The purpose of the collectors is to collect traffic from the local roads and to provide access to individual parcels of property. The principal function of the arterials is to move traffic to destinations outside the Township and to provide for connections to the regional system. In a rural area such as Dahlgren Township, the arterials also perform a secondary function of providing access to individual parcels of property.

TOWNSHIP POLICY TR-1 The Township’s primary responsibility is the maintenance and improvement of the Township road system as shown on the Policy map and as provided by statute. The town road system will be maintained at a level consistent with the need to serve the agricultural economy and residential development at densities provided in the Land Use Element. Improvements will be made only to maintain or attain that level of service. The Township road system consists of those roads identified as Township roads on the Dahlgren Township Policy Map. The system may be modified by additions or deletions to the system made on the official town road map as recorded in the Office of the County Recorder or other appropriate Township action.

TOWNSHIP POLICY TR-2 Alternatives should be investigated in cases where the approval of a change in land use would raise traffic on a gravel road substantially above 200 ADT. Individual land uses that will generate high levels of traffic and/or heavy vehicle traffic will be discouraged and may be required to participate in the upgrading of facilities.

TOWNSHIP POLICY TR-3 The Township does not foresee the need for the construction of any new roads on the Township system. The Township’s primary concern is the maintenance and improvement (when necessary) of the town road system. If new roads are needed to provide service to new development, these roads will be constructed solely at the expense of the developer. Such roads shall meet Township and County standards for local roads or a higher standard if the road will be of a higher classification as shown in the County Transportation Plan. The Township will not accept these as public roads. These roads will be maintained and repaired by a homeowner’s association or similar entity consisting of the land owners served by the road. However, the Township may accept a new road if it connects to an existing public road at either end.

Transportation

TOWNSHIP POLICY POST-1 Dahlgren Township acknowledges that the Metropolitan Council’s regional park policy plan identifies the Carver North/South Regional Trail with a potential future alignment through the township. The establishment of any future trail alignment will result from a master plan process done in cooperation with Dahlgren Township, Carver County, and others, and that no areas be developed or acquired through condemnation.

TOWNSHIP POLICY POST-2 Dahlgren Township acknowledges that the metropolitan council’s regional park policy plan identifies the Miller lake park search area with a potential future location in the township. The establishment of any future park or search area refinement will result from a master plan process done in cooperation with Dahlgren Township, Carver County, and others, and that no areas be developed or acquired through condemnation.

TOWNSHIP POLICY POST-3 Dahlgren Township acknowledges that the Metropolitan Council’s RPPP shows a regional trail along the Twin Cities & Western (TCW) rail corridor. The establishment of any such regional trail would not occur until the TCW corridor was no longer used as an active rail line or an agreement was reached for parallel trail use. The development of a trail master plan would not occur until there is a change in the operation of the rail corridor which would support a trail. At this time, the Township supports the use of the corridor as an active rail line into the foreseeable future.

Parks, Open Space, and Trails

Page 12: Dahlgren Township Policy Chapter

DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP POLICY MAP

KIR

BY

AV

E

HA

RTW

ELL

ST

MOUNT CARMEL RD

£¤212

£¤212

CA

RV

ER

HIG

HLA

ND

S D

RHEATHER DR

DE

LAR

MA

DR

DU

TO

IT R

D

CARVER HIGHLANDS DR

AFTON RD

ELL

EN

WAY

GE

NE

S R

D

LOCHAVEN RD

BE

VE

RLY

DR

HAYES LN

HAY

ES

AVENAT

HAN RD

LUNDSTEAD RD159TH ST

JOYCE R

D

JOYCE RD

JOYCE RD

MA

RK

ET

AVE

118TH ST

MA

RK

ET

AVE

MA

RK

ET

AVE

MA

RK

ET

AVE

MA

RK

ET

AVE

MAPLEWOOD RD

150TH ST

MA

RK

ET

AVE

HAMPSHIRE RD

AUGUSTA RD

AUGUSTA LN

KE

LLY

AV

E

118TH ST

110TH STLA

UR

EL

AVE

ME

LLG

RE

N L

N

KR

EE

KW

OO

D R

D

CHADS LN

SARAH DR

LENZEN

DR

DAHLGREN RD

KE

LLY

AV

E

JULI

ET

RD

130TH ST

MAPLEVIEW

DR

INWOOD RD

HARTUNG

OAKS RD

JULI

ET

RD

PINEWOOD DR

D AHLGREN RD

CA

RM

EL

LN

PINE CONE LN

MAPLEWOOD RD

FOREST GLEN DR

FOR

ES

T GLE

N LN

INWOOD RD

MAPLEWOOD RD

MAPLEWOOD R D

MA

PLE

WO

OD

LN

150TH ST

MAPLEWOOD RD

150TH ST

JOHNSON

DR

MARIA LAKE RD

154TH ST 154TH ST

152ND ST

HA

LSE

Y A

VE

CARVER HIGHLANDS DR

GREEN ME

AD

OW

CIR

WETZEL LN

EDGEH

ILL R

D

107TH ST

LIT

TLE

AV

E

JUN

IPE

R A

VE JE

RSEY AVE

AUGUSTA RD

PO

PP

ITZ

LN

CR

EE

KR

IDG

E L

N

HAMPSHIRE RD

DAHLGREN RD

DAHLGREN RD

LAURIE LN

GLENS RD

HU

NTI

NG

TON

AV

E

ST40

ST45

ST50

ST40

ST43

ST50

ST41

ST41

ST50

ST41

ST50

?A@41

MO

UN

T C

A

RMEL RD

KR

ISTI

N LN

CREEKRIDGE LN

SCHOOLST

134TH ST

SARATOGA CT

ST11

£¤212

ST10ST10ST10ST43

ST53

ST41

ST36

ST43

ST43

ST11

ST40

ST61

ST61

?T140

?T140

?T140

ST40

ST11

JON

ATH

AN

CA

RV

ER

PK

WY

JON

ATH

AN C

ARVER PKWY

JON

ATH

AN

CA

RV

ER

PK

WY

MAIN ST W

MAIN S T W

OLD

CAR

VER

RD

Rapids Lake

Miller Lake

Maria Lake

Chaska Lake

Long Lake

Benton Lake

Aue Lake

Gaystock Lake

Horseshoe Lake

Brickyard Clayhole

Courthouse Lake

Firemens Clayhole

CARVER

East Union

´0 10.5

Miles

This map was created using Carver County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS), it is a compilation of information and data from various City, County, State, and Federal offices. This map is not a surveyed or legally recorded map and is intended to be used as a reference. Carver Countyis not responsible for any inaccuracies contained herein.

Source: Carver County Planning and Water Management,

Produced by

Government Center – Administration Building600 East 4th Street�Chaska, Minnesota 55318Phone: (952)361-1820Fax: (952)361-1828www.co.carver.mn.us/pz

Carver County Planning and Water Management Land & Water Services Division

DAHLGREN TOWNSHIP POLICY AREAS

www.co.carver.mn.us/2030planv i s i t

Rural Service District

D A H L G R E N T O W N S H I P

SAN FRANCISCO TOWNSHIP

LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP

BE

NT

ON

TO

WN

SH

IP

CHASKA

Multimodal/RailOpportunity Area

Economic/TransitDevelopment Study Area

City

US Highway+¢

MN Highway?«A@

County State Aid HighwaySc

County RoadSÕTownship RoadRailroadTrail

Transition Area

CHASKACARVER

DENSITY OPTION:Option 2 - Wooded/Lakeshore Lots

Parks

CARVER

DAHLGREN 12