PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting was held on
November 14, 2005 at 12:01 p.m. with Chairman Sadusky presiding. Members present were
Mr. Ruane, Mr. Long, and Mr. Truitt. Councilman Carey was also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Ruane moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.
Seskinore Development - Revised Parks and Recreation/Open Space Plan (Fox Hall Plantation Company)
During their Regular Meeting of June 28, 2004, City Council approved the Open Space Plan for the Seskinore Development as recommended by staff with the inclusion of the extension of the sidewalk to the bench near the horseshoe pits and improvements to the storm water pond.
Seskinore Development consists of approximately 5.0470+/- acres of land, situated on the southwest side of McKee Road approximately 330 feet north of Brandywine Drive. Mr. Matthew Spong, Landscape Architectural Services, LLC, presented the Revised Active Recreation Plan for Seskinore Development (as on file in the City Clerk’s Office). Ms. Dawn Melson, Senior Planner in the Planning and Inspections Department, reviewed the Revised Open Space and Recreation Plan Summary. The Revised Active Recreation Plan includes changes to the format of the Hobby Garden Area, which consists of two (2) raised planting beds, the tilled garden area, and the associated amenities. Members were reminded that the development is for residents 55 and older.
Staff recommended approval of the Revised Open Space/Recreation Plan with the following:
1. Staff recommended approval of the Revised Active Recreation Area including the new format of the Hobby Garden which consists of two raised planting beds, the tilled garden area and the associated amenities.
2. The applicant is reminded of the requirements for construction phasing of the recreation area as associated with the development of the residential units.
Article 5 §10.6 Construction Phasing. The recreation and open space areas shall be completed in a proportion equal to or greater than the proportion of residential dwelling units completed, except that one hundred (100) percent of the recreation and open space areas shall be completed prior to issuing building permits for the final twenty (20) percent of the dwelling units proposed. Building permits shall not be issued for dwelling units unless the requirements of this section are met.
3. There shall be provisions which insure that the common open space land shall continue as such and be properly managed and maintained. The developer shall either retain ownership and responsibility for maintenance of such open land; or provide for and establish one (1) or more organizations for the ownership and maintenance of all common open space i.e. a Homeowners Association. The organization shall be responsible for maintenance, insurance and taxes on the common open space.
4.Upon completion of the approval process, copies of the Revised Recreation Area Plan must be amended to the approved Site Plan (S-04-20).
Mr. Ruane moved to recommend approval of the Revised Recreation Area Plan as recommended by Staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Long and unanimously carried.
Mr. Ruane moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 12:11 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert M. Sadusky
Chairman
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