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

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Case #1 RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION FOR APPLE RIDGE By: Parks/Utilities Supervisor Mark Boos Background: As you recall, at February's Park & Recreation meeting, the proposal for Apple Ridge was introduced. Because the provision of recreation is a significant issue for a 140+ lot subdivision (particularly in an area with no developed park spaces), the plat was brought to the Commission at the time of sketch plan submission. For this and similar reasons, the sketch plan also went before City Council at their last meeting in February. Observations: Unfortunately, little more information is available to the Commission in determining park dedication than was available one month ago. Since sketch plan submission, Staff has sent a purchase agreement to the owner of the land previously identified as a proposed community park site (with all the appropriate contingencies). As of this writing, no response has been received. While a preliminary plat approval request has not been submitted at this time, the developer is expected to show the Commission a revised sketch plan at the meeting. Staff will attempt to obtain a clearer idea of the aforementioned community park by the time of the meeting. Despite any uncertainty, the Commission should be prepared to provide specific advice on park dedication relating to Apple Ridge---even though there may be one or more additional opportunities for comment. Attached for your information is the February 4, 1997 Park and Recreation Commission's case along with attachments. Staff recommends discussing the park dedication for Sunflower Ridge (Case #2) with the developer prior to determining park dedication for Apple Ridge. Commission Action: Based on discussion. Reviewed by: Parks/Utilities Supervisor PR: 3/13/97 ~mk Copies to: Mr. John Peterson, Good Value Homes Mr. Derrick Passe