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

Home

Chair Johns stated as important as Trott BrOok trail is to them, this abuts County Road five and she thought there should be a trail along there. The Commission thought there did not need to be additional park space in the development except along Trott Brook, where it may or may not be needed beyond the trail corridor. Otherwise, they would want to see additional trails. Civil Engineer II Linton explained there were comments from the floor at the City Council meeting that there should be a park in the development because of the: density of the development. Chair Johns noted she would not be entirely opposed to a neighborhood park but the first priority would be to do Trott Brook. She would rather see lesser density and create some green space that way. Commissioner Ostrum stated he would be in favor of providing ways to the main parks than to put a tot lot in the development. Commissioner Shryock concurred and stated they have very nice parks in the City and she thought it would be wise to get trails installed to provide access to the parks. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated there is nothing preventing the Commission or Council from considering private green space. Commissioner Shryock stated at this time she would not recommend putting in a neighborhood park but in the future if density continues at this size to the north, they may want to consider a neighborhood park further north. Commissioner Ostrum thought it would be better to provide more green space than what is provided in the development at this time. Case #3: Sketch Plan Review for Alpine Woods 2nd Addition Civil Engineer II Linton explained Oakwood Land Development has submitted a sketch plan to re-plat 5 lots to 7 lots in Alpine Woods Addition. This development is west of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and north of Alpine Drive. The developer had anticipated keeping an existing house and incorporating it into the development, however, the plans have changed and the house will be removed.: The developer paid cash for the first addition park dedication. The park dedication for the two additional lots should be accepted in cash at the 2005 rates. The 2005 rates are $2200/lot for park and $550/lot for trail. A trail along Sunfish Lake Boulevard was not requested in the original platting. Construction of this trail should also be required at this time. Motion by Commissioner Ostruin, seconded by Commissioner Shryockto recommend acceptance of park dedication of$4,400.00 and trail fees of$1,100.00. Park and Recreation Commission/January 13, 2005 Page 5 of 8