Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/09/2003

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Mr. Joe McDilda explained the commitment to the committee. Parks/Supervisor Boos stated the objective of this committee is the tree ordinance including the wetland matter. Consensus of the Commission was to appoint Commissioner Rolfe as a liaison to the Environmental Policy Task Force. Consensus of the Commission was to select Thursday, January 23, 2003 for a Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission. Case #3: Receive Sketch Plan for the Village of Sunfish Lake Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained the purpose of this case is to provide preliminary Park Dedication recommendations for the proposed 29-acre site south of Sunwood Drive, east of Sunfish Lake. This project includes a proposed development of 91 single-family lots and 38 association-maintained cottages. The 129 housing units would be platted as a Planned Unit Development (PUD) due to proposals for reduced lot sizes and street right of ways. The requirements for a PUD are for a minimum of 20% public open space [or 50% of the area if private open space - for this proposed subdivision, 5.8 acres or 14.54 acres respectfully]. The City's Park and Trail Plan does not identify a need for parkland within the plat. The sketch plan proposes preserving open space, which as stated, is a requirement of a PUD. Staff understands that the subdivision's Town Home Association would maintain these areas. It is not clear to what degree there would be actual public dedication of these areas, however the Developer has agreed to dedicate an easement for the public to use any trails within the plat. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos reminded the Commission that City owned land at the southwest side of Sunfish Lake is close to the proposed Village of Sunfish Lake and should be considered for development at the same time as the plat. [The past years CIP has referred to the site as "Shoreside Park"]. Staff would recommend establishing a project account and directing the anticipated $293,475 in Park and Trail proceeds to construction of a trail from Fox Knoll to Sunwood Drive, and south to 143ra Lane. Trail construction would cost approximately $80,000, leaving the balance to initiate construction within the park itself. Cash Park Dedication at a 2003 rate would be $232,200 and the Trail fee would be $61,275. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos introduced Mr. Paul Kangus to make a presentation. Mr. Kangus, LTR Development, Todd Allen Homes, stated he was at the meeting to talk about the landscaping and park development of the land. He stated the developers have provided a good area for open space which will separate this development from others. He stated they will try to save vegetation but some tree loss will happen. The unit count is 129 units and when they Park and Recreation Commission/January 9, 2003 Page 3 of 9