Liberty West Development
Private Development
CITY OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA
In 2005 we were asked to provide civil engineering services for a 19 lot single family home project adjacent to the nationally acclaimed Liberty on the Lake in Stillwater, Minnesota. The project was designed to achieve a density of about 3.5 homes per acre while protecting a significant portion of the trees on the heavily wooded site. In addition, a unique water feature was incorporated into the storm water plan to turn the water management features into a significant site amenity.
We worked closely with the owner, his planner, City staff, Watershed District staff, and the neighbors to work out key design details to turn a promise of environmental sensitivity into reality.
The project included:
- Assistance with site planning to achieve an economic site plan within the confines of a small site with stormwater ponds and significant tree protection.
- Preparation of plans and specifications to comply with City standards for grading, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer and streets.
- Permit applications for sewer and watermain extensions, state stormwater and Watershed District grading.
- Design of a unique water feature including ponds, a trail with pedestrian bridges, waterfalls, and a stream all with water provided from the stormwater ponds.