OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Open Space Committee met on February 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Chairman Pitts presiding. Members present were Mr. Carey, Mr. Davis, and Mrs. Malone. Mrs. Williams was absent. Others present were Mr. Carter, and Ms. Melson.
PATRIOT VILLAGE - ACTIVE RECREATION AREA
In accordance with Article 5, Section 10, Subsection 10.16 of the Zoning Code, all residential developments shall provide recreational areas in a size equal to 275 square feet per dwelling unit, or one-half acre of land, whichever is greater. However, in no case shall the City require more than 10% of the gross area of the development be so dedicated or reserved when the gross area is greater than five (5) acres.
Patriot Village consists of 43.60 acres of land and is situated between White Oak Road and North Little Creek Road. Mr. Matthew T. Spong, Landscape Architectural Services, LLC, presented the Active Recreation Plan for Patriot Village (as on file in the City Clerk’s Office) which requires .86 acres of open space. The plan proposes two (2) separate areas of open space, which totals 1.24 acres of open space, to include one (1) sand volleyball court, two (2) benches, two (2) horseshoe pits, one (1) Little Tykes Play System, one (1) pavilion, two (2) picnic tables, and a concrete walking path. The total investment for the above-mentioned items is $81,409.20.
Mr. Spong informed members that the developer may increase the number of buildable lots by one (1); however, he assured members that the additional lot would not affect the amount of open space since the developer is providing 20% more open space than required. Ms. Melson noted that the additional lot may be a result of a reconfiguration of lots. She stated that while reviewing the proposed plan, it was noted that the path to access the volleyball court appears to go between two (2) lots.
Mrs. Malone requested that if there is a passage (to access the volleyball court) located between private lots, it be noted on the deeds of the involved lots.
Mrs. Malone moved to recommend approval of the Active Recreation Area for Patriot Village, with the appropriate deed notations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried.
FOUNTAINVIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS: PLANNED NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN - ACTIVE RECREATION AREA
Fountainview Senior Apartments consists of 9.424 acres of land and is situated north of the Dover Elk’s Lodge on Forrest Avenue. Mr. Matthew T. Spong, Landscape Architectural Services, LLC, presented the Planned Neighborhood Design Active Recreation Plan for the Fountainview Senior Apartments (as on file in the City Clerk’s Office) which requires 1.21 acres of open space. The total amount of open space being proposed is 1.53 acres. The plan includes one (1) pavilion, four (4) picnic tables, eight (8) benches, two (2) grills, and one (1) trash receptacle. He explained that the storm water pond will be incorporated into the landscaping by having a two (2) horse power floating aerator pump (with light) and various water plants; a walking path will also be constructed around the pond. The investment for the above mentioned items is $51,889.00. Mr. Spong indicated that one (1) shuffle board court was later added to the proposed plan, which brings the total investment to $55,000.
Mr. Carey moved to recommend approval of the Planned Neighborhood Design - Active Recreation Area, as presented, seconded by Mrs. Malone and unanimously carried.
Mr. Pitts moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:34 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
John W. Pitts
Chairman
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