Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/11/1994

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! I I I I I I ! '1 ! I I I I I I I ! I CASE #1 REVIEW REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL NORTHFORK OAKS ADDITION By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: Northfork, Inc. is requesting preliminary plat approval for approximately 100 acres in the northeast comer of the 1,g00-acre Northfork P.U.D. The developer's intent is to plat 51 single family homes, with the first 14 lots proceeding to final plat approval at this time. The following items are enclosed for your information: A) B) c) D) Site location map PrOposed preliminary plat City Staff review letter (if completed in time for inclusion) 1989 Northfork Park Dedication Agreement Some of you may recall the 1989 park dedication for Northfork, which spelled out the various park dedication considerations. As it relates to Northfork Oaks Addition, park dedication has been fulfilled by the dedication of the trail and Lake Itasca Park. To summarize: The agreement calls for park dedication to be resolved south of 153rd Avenue N.W., at the time of platting. The area :east of Andrie Street N.W. and north of 153rd Avenue N.W. is satisfied (including Northfork Oaks Addition) with the exception of the alignment of the connection from the Lake Itasca Park to 153rd Avenue N.W., and a trail corridor from the park to the west, to connect the Northfork Links Addition south of 153rd Avenue N.W. The area west of Andrie Street N.W. owes park dedication in the form of two, one-acre tot lots (or one two-acre park) and $500.00 per dwelling unit. This obligation is viewed as important by City Staff. While a park plan is not ready for adoption for the Lake Itasca Park, it is quite apparent that the westerly extension of the boundary lines of the park to the lake itself is critical for a quality neighborhood/community park. It is believed that,~upon formulation of the preferred park plan, the park dedication obligation, west of Andrie Street N.W., can be consideration in insuring that the Lake hasca Park will be of the highest quality possible. This plan includes a lake shore picnic and wildlife observation area and development of a softball field near the toe of the slope between the lake and the eastern boundary of Lake Itasca Park. This issue will be resolved at a later date. Observations/Recommendations: In Staffs opinion~ there are two issues for the Commission to address: tree conservation and establishment, and east/west pedestrian/bicyclist u'avel to and from the Northfork Subdivision(s). The developer should closely adhere to the City's tree conservation policies by submitting a tree conservation plan, in conjunction with the grading plan, showing two-inch, or equivalent thereof, tree placement on lots without front yard trees.