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Mr. Boos reminded Commission Members that Sunflower Ridge is at the sketch plan approval stage which may provide a small amount of time to determine if the previously mentioned community park site within the Oak Recreation District is an option. Discussion transpired regarding the development of the west park acreage (non MUSA) using park dedication monies from Apple Ridge. Mr. Peterson requested direction from the Commission whether or not he should pursue acquisition of 6-9 acres of land near Sunflower Ridge which would satisfy park dedication for development of Sunflower Ridge. He reiterated that direct link of land acquisition for park dedication purposes should not confused with park dedication for Apple Ridge; they are two separate issues in Good Value Home's opinion. Commissioner Rolfe cited the numbers of potential residents with children which could feasiblely populate Apple Ridge and Sunflower Ridge. Motion by Commissioner Johns and seconded by Commissioner Ostrum encouraging Mr. John Peterson of Good Value Homes to pursue purchase of six or more acres of land west to the proposed Sunflower Ridge which would meet park dedication for Sunflower Ridge. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Johns, Ostrum, Asfahl, LaMere, Rolfe, and Skinner. Voting No: Droegemueller. Absent: None. Commissioner LaMere inquired what would transpire if neither a purchase nor rezoning occurred. Mr. Boos confirmed with Mr. Peterson that good Value Homes would not pursue development of a subdivision in the identified area known as Sunflower Ridge. Chair Cook reiterated the Commission's position on park dedication for Apple Ridge as voted on at its February, I997, meeting. Commissioner Droegemueller expressed no interest in a six-acre passive park, and indicated concern about the potential of two passive parks being developed within one to two miles of each other. Commissioner Cook countered about the need to provide recreation within park districts without residents having to cross major streets or leave the area. In closing, Mr. Peterson offered perspectives of a developer versus those indicated by most Commission members. Case #i continued: Recommend Park Dedication for Apple Ridge Commissioner Ostrum inquired whether Good Value Homes has a concept design for the six-acre park area if land were to be received for park dedication versus monies for park dedication (based on 140 lots at $875/lot equaling $122,500). Mr. Peterson responded the Planning Commission has Park and Recreation Commission/March 13, 1997 Page 4 of 8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I