Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/09/2017

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Upon review of the contours of the steep slopes, Staff has identified that an ADA compliant trail to, or parallel to the stream is not feasible. Staff has identified that a 20-foot trail easement should be included between lots 5 and 6 of block 1 and that an 8-foot bituminous trail be constructed within that easement and that the trail terminate within a 15-foot bituminous bulb within Outlot A as part of the Stage 1 Improvements. The bituminous trail will need to connect to the bituminous edge of Iodine St NW and that connection will need to be ADA compliant. The Applicant is currently proposing a rural road section with a ditch system to convey storm water, so a culvert will be necessary to allow for the free flowing of runoff as well as elevate the trail connection to the roadway. Reflective of the dedication of land by the PUD process, Park Dedication should be a cash contribution per lot platted (12 lots @ the 2017 residential unit rate of $2,800 = $33,600). The new municipal connecting trail (from Iodine Street to Outlot A) would be eligible for credit against the $800 Trail Fee per lot platted. (12 lots @ the 2017 residential Trail Fee of $800 = $9,600). As part of the Development Agreement, the construction cost of the new trail segment will be identified. If it can be demonstrated that actual cost of the trail would exceed the Trail Fees, the balance may be deducted from the cash Park Dedication owed. Staff recommends Park Dedication be satisfied by a cash contribution at the time of platting; that the trail segment from Iodine Street to Outlot A be constructed as a Stage I improvement — and the trail construction costs would be eligible for credit against the Trail Fees due per lot platted. Commissioner Sis asked if there are any developed amenities near Trott Brook. Mr. Riverblood stated there are no amenities near Trott Brook. A trail will be developed along the Brook as properties are acquired. Motion by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Sis, to recommend to City Council that Park Dedication be satisfied by a cash contribution at the time of platting, and that the trail segment from Iodine Street to Outlot A be constructed as a Stage I improvement — with the trail construction costs eligible for credit against the Trail Fees due. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett, Commissioners Logan, Sis, Bayer, Fyten, and Trappen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Troy. Chair Bennett noted at the Comprehensive Plan Meeting the public consistently mentioned preserving the natural resources and protecting the open space areas within the City. Motion by Commissioner Trappen, seconded by Commissioner Bayer, to recommend to City Council to secure the proposed 15 acre Outlot, representing the maximum natural and ecological resource protection alternative available to the City Council in addition to standard Park Dedication requirements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett, Commissioners Trappen, Bayer, Fyten, Logan, and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Troy. Park and Recreation Commission/March 9, 2017 Page 3 of 7