Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/1991

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1) Planning and Zoning public hearing and regular meeting minutes dated August 6, 1991. 2) Planning and Zoning special meeting minutes dated August 20, 1991. COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Determine park dedication for River Bi~jff8 P,U,D, Mr. Boos described the history of River Bluffs P.U.D. and the proposed changes to the plat since the last Commission meeting. He suggested Jack and Les Miller review the September 3, 1991 plat proposal with the Commission at the bench. Jack Miller asked what had been determined in regard to the easements in Stanhope River Hills. Mr. Boos stated that another question posed at the August meeting was the width needed to traverse the slope to Outlot A. The Commission asked if the open space in the September 3rd plat drawing of River Bluffs P.U.D. was public or private. Mr. Miller replied it is private. Mr. Boos reiterated the necessity of connecting the existing trail in Stanhope Terrace to the outlot in Shanhope Hills via River Bluffs. Chairman Hetland mentioned that it is of little impact to the developer to dedicate a trail corridor in conjunction with utility easements. Jack Miller mentioned that utility easement are useful for gardens and the like. Les Miller expressed his concerns about a trail through the plat. Dorothy Stadfelt, 15111 Juniper Ridge Drive, expressed her concerns with regard to partiers and policing the River Bluffs area. Mr. Boos explained that this is a good example of the need for adequate trail width. An 8 foot treadway can provide for patrols and emergency vehicle access. Commissioner Rustad stated that the Commissions recommendation for Stanhope River Hills, to the north of River Bluffs, was for a 30 foot trail corridor from the west to east and asked why the City didn't end up with the easement. Mr. Boos reminded the Commission that a major focus of a trail system, beyond linking parks and providing additional recreational opportunities, was to remove trail users from roadways where they would be safer. Looping a trail to the north, through Stanhope, will negatively impact those residents and not be a cohesive trail experience. Chairman Hetland agreed that it would be a poor idea to not have a direct east-west link of trail corridor in River Bluffs. Ms. Stadfelt stated that as she understands it, there was to be a line painted on Oneida Street denoting the trail. Chairman Hetland asked why a trail corridor couldn't go from 153rd Avenue NW all the way across the plat. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION / SEPTEMBER 12, 1991 PAGE 2 OF 4