PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on October 16, 1991, at 8:07 p.m.. with Chairman Daisey presiding. Members present were Councilmen Hare, Pitts, and Lambert. Mrs. McIntosh, Mrs. Wasko and student liaison members Mr. Engstenberg and Miss Walls were absent. Other members of Council present were Mr. Weyandt, Mr. Levitt, Mr. Salters, Council President Christiansen and Mayor Richter.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda. Mr. Hare moved to accept the agenda as submitted, seconded by Mr. Pitts and unanimously carried.

OPEN SPACE - HEATHERFIELD EAST

During their Regular Meeting of July 22, 1991, Council reviewed the proposed open space requirement for Heatherfield East. Council tabled action pending receipt of information relative to the amount of money involved and the nature of the improvement for the open space dedication (Attachment *1).

Mr. DePrima, City Planner, reported that the Planning Commission has recommended that a combination of land and cash-in-lieu of land be accepted to fulfill the requirement for neighborhood open space in the Heatherfield East Subdivision. It was recommended that 1.15+/- acres of land, centrally located within the subdivision, be dedicated to the City as public neighborhood open space and that a cash-in-lieu of land donation in the amount of $3,919.41 be accepted to fulfill the requirement. The cash-in-lieu of land donation would be set aside for the purchase of playground and related equipment to be placed at the site. It was noted that the type of equipment shall be determined by the Parks and Recreation staff and City Council at a later date.

Mr. DePrima stated that the fair market value of the entire Subdivision is $145,000. As indicated in the Land Subdivision Regulations, ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the subdivision is required to be dedicated or a cash donation, equivalent to the appraised value of ten percent (10%) of the gross land area in the proposed subdivision, is required. Mr. DePrima advised members that ten percent (10%) of the fair market value for this subdivision would be $14.500 and that the fair market value of the 1.15 acre tract would be $10,580.59. It was recommended that the developer be required to pay a cash-inlieu of land donation in an amount equal to the difference between 10% of the fair market value of the entire tract and the fair market value of the 1.15 acre parcel, which totals $3,919.41.

In accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation, staff recommended that the developer work with the Parks and Recreation Department's staff to determine areas to be cleared, graded and seeded by the developer, as well as identifying wooded areas to be preserved. Staff also recommended that the City delay ownership of the 1.15+/- acres of land until all streets and associated improvements have been accepted by City Council. Staff will inspect the property for a report to Council prior to acceptance of the open space by the City.

Mr. Hare moved to recommend that 1.15+/- acres be accepted as public neighborhood open space and that a cash-in-lieu of land donation in the amount of $3,919.41 be accepted to fulfill the requirement in accordance with the Planning Commission an staff's recommendations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lambert and unanimously carried,

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It was noted that the dedication of open space will not be accepted until all improvements have been made.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE - TREES

Council President Christiansen advised members of several complaints being received concerning trees being demolished due to construction in the area. He requested that the committee authorize staff to search for sample ordinances that would provide for the replacement of trees when construction has eliminated them.

Mr. Hare moved to recommend that staff be authorized to search for sample ordinances that would provide for the replacement of trees that are destroyed due to construction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lambert and unanimously carried.

Mr. Pitts moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:22 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

William H. Daisey

Chairman

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