Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/08/1990

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I I I I I I I I NORTHFORK PARK AND TRAIL ADDITIONS NORTHFORK PUD By: Merland Otto CASE #~Z Background/Observations: At the Park and Recreation Commissioner's May 10, 1990 meeting, we reviewed possible trail alignments through Northfork between Lake Itasca and the north property line. As you may recall, the consensus was to shift the trail as far east as possible through the north end to minimize interference with future recreational development desired by the homeowners. The subdivision titled Northfork Trail Addition defines this alignment. The alignment was based on site visit(s) with Dennis Peck (Northfork, Inc.), Kathy May (Homeowners Association), Northfork, Inc.'s surveyor and myself. To the extent possible, it is placed to the east while taking advantage of higher ground. The alignment was approved in concept at your May 10, 1990 meeting. The subdivision of Northfork Park Addition creates a park of approximately five acres which will be deeded to the Homeowners Association. The Homeowners Association will be responsible for development, maintenance, insurance and all other associated costs as a part of their open space program. The remaining two-acre lot is a replat of an earlier plat for which park dedication has been previously agreed upon. The attached July 25, 1990 letter from Northfork's Dennis Peck outlines some of the concerns and details with the proposed minor subdivisions. In short, these are: Dedication of private open space as outlots would not necessarily prohibit recreational structures on the outlots. Vehicular access to Outlot A which would need to cross the trail at an undetermined location(s). Construction techniques on trails which will minimize the number of trees being removed, and concerns regarding oak wilt. Possible use of a portion of cash required or credit for construction of trails by the developer. (Trails would be constructed to City standards.)