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connection. He stated that the corridor will still exist, and a hydrant will be added to provide <br />additional safety to the Bowers Drive neighborhood. <br /> <br />Chair Bennett asked if the tree preservation area would be left as wild space or whether there <br />would be a trail through that area. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that at minimum it will be left in its natural state. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that there are no planned <br />trails, but it would be expected that residents could enjoy that area and therefore staff is <br />recommending an additional narrow access along what is shown as Street A to provide access. He <br />stated that if that access is not provided there would still be access through the public area, which <br />would be adequate. He stated that the staff recommendation is consistent with the <br />recommendations generally offered by the Commission during the sketch plan review process in <br />2020. He stated that the Commission had requested adequate trail connections to the east, which <br />is shown on the preliminary plat. He commented that he believes Capstone is also supportive of <br />the recommended action. <br /> <br />Chair Bennett agreed that during the original discussions, tree preservation, Park Dedication and <br />trail connections were the main requests of the Commission and noted that those appear to be <br />addressed on the proposed plan. <br /> <br />Commissioner Loss asked if this park included preservation of a barn. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that the barn preservation was <br />actually part of a different development request. He noted that as this park development moves <br />forward staff would recommend taking advantage of the trees and perhaps use a tree fort theme <br />for the playground within Riverstone South. He provided some example concepts that take <br />advantage of treed areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Barten stated that in the earlier sketches it appeared that the park area and tree <br />preservation area was larger than shown on this plan. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the first plan showed the <br />one-acre park in a different area and since that time the one-acre park was moved to the proposed <br />location which does include mature trees. He noted that this preserved tree area and park go well <br />beyond the requirements of the City. He stated that Park Dedication is limited to the one-acre park <br />land and the $350,000. <br /> <br />Commissioner Leistico commented that she was glad that the developer was able to move the park <br />location to the site which include mature trees. <br /> <br />Tom Bakritges, Capstone Homes, commented that this has been a collaborative process between <br />the developer and City staff to provide a quality development. He stated that when they completed <br />the tree survey the previous summer, the location for the one-acre park actually contains the highest <br />quality oak trees. He stated that tree preservation was important to staff and the Pearson family, <br />along with the residents in the adjacent Bowers Drive neighborhood. He stated that with that <br />Park and Recreation Commission/January 14, 2020 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />