Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/13/1997

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Case #3 RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION FOR SUNFISH POND By: Parks/Utilities Supervisor Mark Boos Background: At the Commission's regular meeting in January, 1997, Mr. John Lamoureux's sketch plan for a townhome development was reviewed. The consensus at that time was that park dedication should be satisfied by a cash payment of $875 per unit to the Sunfish Lake Recreation District. In addition, the Commission felt that the developer should provide a tot lot of an appropriate size to provide recreation for the children of the 81-unit development. For instance, any unit having more than one bedroom could be assumed to have children, and therefore, a figure of 1.2 multiplied by the number of bedrooms (over the first one) could provide an estimate of the number of children present any time. Older children will certainly gravitate to larger recreation destinations such as Emerald Pond Park which is 1/2 mile away. The aforementioned private playground would not be park dedication eligible. Another issue discussed was the construction of a pedestrian way at the southwest portion of the development to provide access for the townhome residents to Casey's General Store and the path along Sunfish Lake Boulevard (County Road #57) and County Road #116. Observations: Earlier this month, the Planning Commission recommended City. Council approval of the preliminary plat and site plan. Staff recommends a discussion with the developer (who is expected to be present) relative to the tot lot. Staff also recommends a private connection to the City's paved path along County Road #57 and park dedication being satisfied by a cash payment of $70,875 ($875 x 81 dwelling units) to be deposited into the Sunfish Lake Recreation District. Commission Action: Motion to recommend City Council require $70,875 in park dedication and that the developer provide for a private tot lot and connection to the City's County Road #57 trail. Reviewed by: Parks/Utilities Supervisor PR: 3/13/97 /jmk