Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/13/2005

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Civil Engineer II Linton showed on the map where County Ditch 66 was located. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated on this plat, he spoke to the developers engineer and mentioned this was in the plat and would be advisable to include this because the Commission would probably want this. Chair Johns stated with Central Park being_so close, amenities would be included there instead of across from there. Civil Engineer II Linton explained the Gun Club would require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Commissioner Shryock asked what the expected expansion of MUSA is. Civil Engineer II Linton explained what expansion would be needed. Commissioner Shryock stated there is mention of a trail from Variolite towards Central Park and she thought this would be a good idea if the density is approved because that is a pretty dense development and it would be useful to have a trail there. Commissioner Olds noted because this is substantially surrounded by wetlands, they should look at delineation for the trail so they do not run into problems that may come up. Case#2: Recommend Park Dedication for Brookfield Addition Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated:the purpose of this case is to recommend Park Dedication for the proposed 179-acre site west of•Nowthen Boulevard and south of Trott Brook. This urban development proposes 235 single-family lots. On January 6th, 2005, the Planning Commission tabled this proposed plat pending a Comprehensive Plan amendment,which is mentioned below. This plat is somewhat unique as the urban densities are predicated on a Comprehensive Plan amendment (which is in process). The other'aspect is that staff has been working with the property owner to secure a conservation and trail easement parallel to Trott Brook prior to this sketch plan submittal. This is as part of the Trott Brook Greenway project that was funded by the state legislature. The owner has agreed to the conveyance of an easement that covers the easterly. three fifths of that property adjacent to the brook:'And further, there will be an Environmental Assessment Worksheet analysis performed as well. Park Dedication at a minimum 10% land dedication would be 17.9 acres, or$2,200 per lot approved. For this particular plat, staff may be recommending a cash contribution. The proposed Brookfield addition is nearly equidistance from several park spaces if existing and _ future streets and trails are considered. Notably;Central,Elmcrest, Titterud, and Fox Parks. These parks will provide a diversity of recreation and are a mile or so away. Plus,in the future a sixth community-type park maybe considered north of Trott Brook. In addition, residents of the Park and Recreation Commission/January 13,2005 Page.3 of 8