Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/12/2001

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Preliminary Plat Review: Centex Addition July 5, 2001 Page 4 of 5 13. 14. 15. Park Dedication: The sketch plan was reviewed by the Park Commission on May 10, 2001. The Commission has recommended some land dedication to expand Bear and Woodland Green parks and provide trail connections; any remaining park dedication due w/Il be satisfied with a cash payment. During the sketch plan review, the consensus of the Park Commission was that improvements to-Woodland Green and Bear Parks should also be considered for construction as part of the plat Stage I improvements. The costs would also be credited against any cash due for park dedication. These improvements have been identified as play equipment for Woodland Green, parking and irrigation for Woodland Green and possibly Bear Park too. The Commission is expecting to review the prelimii~ary plat on July 12. Trail Development: There is a trail development fee of $50,375.00 (155 units x $325/unit) due on the plat prior to recording the final plat. There is an 8 foot wide bituminous trail connection proposed within a 35 foot wide corridor from the easterly term/nm of 155th Lane N.W., through the expanded Bear Park and terminating at Roanoke Street. There is another 8 foot wide bituminous trail within a 35 foot wide cOrridor proposed to link up with the unnamed park lot to the north. The land dedication for these trail links is eligible for credit against the park dedication due on the plat; the construction costs for these two trail. connections are eligible for credit against the trail development fees due on the plat. ' : -~ The Parks and Trails Plan also' calls for a bituminous trail along the north side of Alpine Drive (157 Avenue N.W.). The Park Commission has requested that the entire segment of trail along Alpine Drive from Hwy. #47 to Roanoke Street be constructed as part of the Stage I improvements in this plat. The land dedication within the boundaries of the plat is not eligible for credit against the park dedication due on the plat. Construction costs to install the trail from the east boundary of the plat to Roanoke Street and the west boundary of the plat to Hwy. #47 are eligible for credit against the trail development fees due. Trunk Sewer and Water Fees: A trunk usage charge is required for usage of the trunk sewer and water system. The current rare is $1773.00 per residential unit created. A payment of $274,815.00 (155 units x $17.73/unitLis due at the City pr/or to releasing the plat for recording. f:7