Minutes - Council - 02/22/1989 - Joint with Planning and Zoning and Park and Recreation Comms

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Be Ce De 4) That the proposed private open space is reasonably adaptable for use for park and recreational purposes, taking into consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, geology, access and location of the private open space land; and 5) That facilities proposed for the open space are in substantial accordance with the provisions of the recreational element of the comprehensive plan, and are approved by the City Council; and 6) That where such credit is granted for privately owned/public use park and recreation facilities, the amount of credit shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount which otherwise would be required for parkland dedication. 7) That where such credit is granted for privately owned/private use park and recreation facilities, the amount of credit shall not exceed twelve percent (12%) of the amount which otherwise 'Would be required for parkland dedication. Pond Areas Where ponding has been determined to have a park function, credit will be given at a rate of 25% for the pond and adjoining land area below the ordinary high water level; a minimum of 70% of land above the high water mark shall be dedicated before pond credit is granted. Other City park dedication policies relating to pond dedication must also be complied with. Scenic easements In appropriate plats, as determined by agreement between the City Council and the subdivider, the subdivider may dedicate to the public a scenic easement in combination with the requirements of Sections 170.062 and 170.063 above or, if the subdivider and City Council agree, the scenic easement dedication may be in lieu of up to 25% of the requirements in Sections 170.062 and 170.063 above. Totlots & Playgrounds The City, upon review, may determine that the subdivider shall create and maintain some form of on-site recreation use by the site residents such as tot lots and open play space.