Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/13/2001

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-2- DRAFT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BIRCH HILL LODGES Park Dedication Park Dedication shall consist of the dedication of 1.05 acre in the southwest comer of the plat to the CITY. The balance of Park Dedication shall consist of a cash payment of $27,300. In addition to the dedication of land and the cash payment, the CITY the DEVELOPER shall cooperate on the following Stage 1 improvements: Clearing and grading of the site as well as establishment of turf is the responsibility of the DEVELOPER. The DEVELOPER shall.propose a playfield backstop design including installation costs to the CITY. The approved improvement cost shall be deducted from the cash park dedication due above. The playfield shall be graded level with a maximum gradient of 2% in any direction. The preferred design would be for the center to be the high point with a 1% slope extending northwesterly and southeasterly, from a line drawn between "home plate" and the outfield beyond "second base". The DEVELOPER shall relocate by tree spade, a minimum of 40 scotch pines prior to, or concmTent with, the clearing and grubbing operation. At least 15 Scotch pine trees shall be located within the existing Solstice Park or the additional park space being dedicated. The CITY shall be responsible for mulching and watering any park trees. The DEVELOPER shall install groupings of River birch and Quaking aspen along the bituminous trail to be constructed in the existing and expanded Solstice Park. The approved park landscaping shall be eligible for credit against the cash Park Dedication due. The CITY shall be responsible for watering the trees after the initial mulching and watering at the time of installation. A 6" watermain shall be stubbed out and plugged, 8' feet into the east boundary of the park by the DEVELOPER. This alignment shall be generally in the center of the park and terminate with a hydrant. Trail Fees The Trail Fee due is $27,300 ($325 x 84 units). The DEVELOPER shall construct an 8' biturnlnous trail from the existing trail in Solstice Park, easterly and parallel with the south line of the existing and new parkland, and connect to Cobalt Street. The completed trail shall be eligible for a credit of $10 per lineal foot against the trail fees above. The trail must not exceed 5% in grade and shall meet a depressed curb section at Cobalt Street. The trail should be 6' south of the back of the curb at the private driveway of Lot 1, Blpck 2 to provide for snow storage. Sidewalk An ADA compliant sidewalk shall be constructed on the east side of Cobalt Street and terminate across from the bituminous trail. P & R: 12/13/01