Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/10/2001

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CASE #: 1 RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION FOR THE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ADDITION By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: Immediately following this case is the May Planning Commission Case with attachments detailing this proposed sketch plan. On May 1st, 2001 the Planning Commission recommended the applicant proceed to Preliminary Plat stage consistent with the staff review letter. Observations: The Commissions. Park and Trail Plan does not show proposed Park Dedication relating to this Plat. However the plan does show a trail paralleling T.H. 47. Consistent with past practice, the developer would be required to pave that portion of trail on his or her property. During the time Apple Ridge (later phases are known as River Pines).was being platted, a considerable amount of examination went into how and where those residents would recreate. It was determined that it would be in the City's best interest to focus efforts on the construction of Elmcrest Park with a trail connection to get users there. The Wildlife Sanctuary would seem to be fall under the same consideration for.the provision of municipal recreation and open space. The Developer is proposing sidewalks and is familiar with the requirements for tree conservation. If all 37 lots are platted, the cash Park Dedication would be $48,100 and the Trail Fee $12,025. Elmcrest Park is less than one mile away. Staff is recommending that a trail connecting Elmcrest and the Plat be constructed as a Stage One improvement to satisfy the Trail Fee and any Park Dedication monies as may be necessary. This project as proposed would be administrated by the Developer, which would include construction, engineering, permits ect. If the Commission concurs with the suggested motion below, the Commissions official Park Dedication recommendation could be made when the applicant applies for Preliminary Plat approval, which could be as soon as June 2001. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that the Developer be required to work with City staff to prepare a draft Development agreement that provides for the connection of Elmcrest Park to the Wildlife Sanctuary with a 8' or 10' foot bituminous trail. Reviewed by: Copies: Director of Public Works Community Development Director Principal Planner Gor-em, LLC P & R: 05/10/01