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Community Development Director Gladhill advised of staff's additional discussions related to <br />Highway 47 and requested Council direction whether it supports staff exploring additional <br />options for that node. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated the second issue addressed by the Planning <br />Commission was the development boundary to address density transition even though it is not <br />required by Code. He indicated the Planning Commission recommends the City not close the <br />existing access to Nowthen Boulevard and that the proposed development modify the northern <br />exterior development boundary as illustrated in the document and outlined in red. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill advised of the discussion by the Parks and <br />Recreation Commission relating to whether a park should be located within this project or nearby <br />area. He stated the Parks and Recreation Commission has found that park needs are met and <br />recommends the City require cash in lieu of land and not require a City park within the proposed <br />development. <br />Councilmember Development Director Gladhill reviewed the policy questions open for Council <br />direction and asked whether staff should explore options related to Highway 47. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked if the access is closed, would the City have to acquire property. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill answered in the affirmative and used a slide to point <br />out the private property that would need to be acquired for right -of -way purposes under both <br />driveway alignment options. He explained that property owner has indicated the asking price <br />would be approximately $65,000 for that parcel. <br />Councilmember Riley noted that would be to access a building the City does not intend to use <br />beyond a year or two. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill stated that is correct; however, there are utilities in <br />that temporary access easement that would have to be relocated or abandoned. <br />Councilmember Riley stated the Park and Recreation Commission has consistently <br />recommended no City park in this project, which he supports. <br />Councilmember Johns concurred, noting the close location of Solstice Park. She stated that <br />`park' may mean a trail or other amenity. <br />Councilmember Shryock concurred. <br />Mayor Strommen stated she does not necessarily disagree with that recommendation but at this <br />point in time, the neighborhood has a lot of small children and there is no place for them to go on <br />their own. She agreed that will change over time, but felt it was worth discussion in how to <br />provide opportunities for children to have outdoor play time without a scheduled visit <br />accompanied by an adult. She asked if the Council wants to provide those opportunities or if that <br />is being provided in another way. <br />City Council Work Session / February 24, 2015 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />