Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/20/2001

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Park 2 is primarily DN-R protected wetland t 14P. The proposed dedication includes isolated wooded high gound north of Junkite Street and the existing park. The area also includes the existing bituminous trail adjacent to the wetland. The developer estimates the land that is not wetland at 5.98 acres. This computation includes the park and trail easement that was purchased by the City almost 10 years ago. The easement area should not be credit eligible. Public comment at the Planning Commission meeting included concerns for maintaining the wooded character of the trail along the wetland. Staff is recommending that trees be located by tree spade adjacent to the existing trail as part of the road right-of- way clearing. These trees may be trucked down the trail corridor shown as Park 3. Park 3 is the proposed trail corridor on either side of Iodine Street, which intersects 144th Avenue. The width of the corridor is shown at 20' feet. Staff is not recommending Park Dedication credit for this substandard trail corridor width. Landscape Plan/Tree Conservation The Ponds Preliminary Plat Landscape plan submittals were deemed insufficient as of the Planning Commission meeting date. Staff has learned the developer will be bringing revised plans to the June 20th Park Commission 'meeting. The terms of tree conservation needs to be thoroughly addressed as the developer was proposing aggessive tree clearing in the ROW and front yards prior to identifying 'save' trees. Median Landscape at Iodine and Nowthen Boulevard It is presumed that the median/entrance to this subdivision will be landscaped and irrigated. The detail will need to be approved. Trail and Sidewalk Routing The first attachment with this case {not included in the bullets above} is the recommended sidewalk and trail locations. As the map indicates, the recreational trail {which is installed as a Stage 1 improvement} is eligible for construction credit against the Trail Fees due. Consistent with past practice, credit is not available for transportational trails along County, State and City MSA roadways. The trail fee due is $99,775. The sidewalk ordinance does not provide reimbursement for sidewalk construction. Recommendation: Staff recommends a detailed motion to incorporate all of the Park and Recreation Commission issues. Commission Action: Based on discussion Reviewed by: Copies also distributed to: Parks/Utilities Super~,isor Director of Public Works Community Development Director City Administrator Principal Planner P&R: 06/20/01