Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/09/1993

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DETERMINE PARK DEDICATION FOR CHESTNUT RIDGE By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Coordinator Case #1 Background: Mr. John Peterson of Good Value Homes is proposing to develop approximately 35 acres west of Wood Pond Hills and north of the existing Chestnut Hills subdivision. (Site location map enclosed.) The last proposal for this urban parcel was for a cul-de-sac off Wood Pond HilI's Krypton Street N.W. The proposal has been amended to connect Krypton Street N.W. and Potassium Street N.W., then north to Sunwood Drive N.W. (formally Sunfish Lake Drive). Observation: The eventual lot count is unknown, however, it has the potential for more than 50 single family homes. No park is planned or proposed for this specific parcel. Hunters Hill park is to the west. The park in the Sunny Ponds subdivision is east of County Road #5, the Ramsey Elementary School to the north and Emerald Pond and Flintwood Terrace parks are generally to the south. Staff feels that the above park areas, when developed in a diverse manner, will meet the neighborhood recreation need of this subdivision. Access to them, however, is important. The soon to be constructed trail from the Ramsey Elementary School to the City's urban area (via Wood Pond Hills) and the residential street should fulfill some of the connections. Plus, Sunwood Drive N.W. is to have designated bike lanes. Ultimately, density and citizen desires may cause "sidewalks" to be constructed on certain residential streets within the road right-of-way. To the south of the proposed Chestnut Ridge subdivision, on Potassium Street N.W., the City and the developer included curb cuts to accommodate this. A 66-foot road, or additional right-of-way in the case of a 60-foot road, is necessary for construction. Much of Chestnut Ridge is beautifully wooded. The City Should ensure that the subdivision is developed with strict adherence to the Commission's Tree Preservation policy. Enclosed for your information: Site location map 12-2-93 concept plan sketch 9-30-93 Staff review letter October 5, 1993, Planning and Zoning Commission case Staff Recommendation: Recommend City Council require the per lot cash dedication to satisfy park dedication for the Chestnut Ridge subdivision. Recommend that the westerly, north-south road be constructed to a 66-foot width with appropriately placed curb cuts. Recommend that the developer be responsible for strict adherence to the City's Tree Preservation policy and that no trees be disturbed until those conditions have been met.