Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/20/2001

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Commission recommended approval of the two new lots. He reviewed that in 1992, a larger parcel including the 39 and 5-acre parcels were split to create the home sites. At that time, park dedication was met by a land dedication along Trott Brook for the proposed trail, which is consistent with the Park and Trail Plan. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated staff is not recommending additional land dedication. Therefore, park dedication would consist of a cash payment of $2,600 and a trail fee of $650 for the two new lots created. Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Olds, to approve a park dedication consisting of a cash payment of $2,600 and a trail fee of $650 for the two new lots created. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Ostrum, Olds, Johns, LaMere, and Rolfe. Voting No: None. Case #4: Recommend Park Dedication for River Pines 5th Addition Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is being asked to recommend park dedication for River.Pines 5th Addition. This is a 12-lot subdivision at the northeast comer of the existing Apple Ridge/River Pines subdivision. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos advised that the Planning Commission recommended sketch plan approval of the subdivision. During the platting process for Apple Ridge, a considerable amount of discussion occurred around park dedication and recreation at the neighborhood level. The Park Commission concluded that the recreation and open space need would be best served by the development of the 95 plus acre park now known as Elmcrest. Staff is recommending that the park dedication for River Pines 5th Addition consist of a cash payment of $15,600. These monies can then be directed to the development of Elmcrest Park, which will provide a recreation destination for the neighborhood. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted that access to the park remains a priority. The primary route will be a trail along T.H. 47, which is partially accommodated by the additional right-of- way to be dedicated by this plat as well as APple Ridge before it. Proposed subdivisions to the south of River Pines 5th Addition will also contribute fees for trail development along T.H. 47 to connect to Elmcrest. Therefore, staff is recommending that the developer be required to construct the 481-foot segment parallel to the highway, and within the plat within one year from the completion of the subdivision's streets. In keeping with past practice, no credit would be given against the trail fees due for this previously identified trail within the plat. The $3,900 in fees will be needed further to the north to provide the aforementioned connection. A sidewalk was approved by the Planning Commission. Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to approve the park dedication for River Pines 5th Addition to be a cash payment of $15,600 and a trail fee of $3,900 and the developer be required to construct that part of the trail on T.H. #47. Park and Recreation Commission/September 20, 2001 Page 5 of 9