PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on July 9, 1991 at 7:28 p.m. , with Chairman Daisey presiding. Noting the absence of Committee members Mr. Hare, Mr. Pitts and Mrs. McIntosh, Mr. Daisey deputized Mr. Levitt to serve as a member of the Committee. Mrs. Wasko was also present. Other members of Council present were Mr. VanSant, Mr. Lynn and Mr. Weyandt, Council President Christiansen and Mayor Richter.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

There were no changes to the agenda as submitted.

OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENT - HEATHERFIELD EAST

Mr. Ed Cregar, Planning Director, stated that the property consists of approximately 15.76 +/- acres of land located along the northerly side of Delaware Route 8, east of and adjacent to the Heatherfield Subdivision. A portion of the tract fronting on Delaware Route 8 consists of 8.79 +/- acres of land zoned R-8 (one Family Residence) . The remaining 6.97 +/- acres of land situated behind the Country Club Heights Subdivision is zoned RG-2 (General Residence) . The Comprehensive Plan recommends that this area be utilized for low density residential and open space purposes.

A conceptual plan for the land was reviewed by the Planning Commission which accepted the concept and authorized the developer to proceed with the preparation of a preliminary plan.

The developer is considering two alternative conceptual plans for this tract and has submitted two scenarios for review.

Conceptual Plan "A", proposes 34 single family lots and 24 duplex lots for a total of 58 units with a subdivision street layout involving three cul-de-sac. Under this proposal, the main drive would exceed the 400 foot length limitation for dead-end streets set forth within the Subdivision Ordinance, which would require a waiver by Council from this regulation (Utility Committee). This plan also involves the establishment of 370 +/- foot forestry lane which would connect two of the cul-de-sacs. Although the forestry lane would provide improved ingress and egress for emergency vehicle accessibility, it would not be available for general vehicular circulation. This concept also proposes to provide 2.78 +/- acres of Neighborhood Open Space.

Conceptual Plan "B", proposes a loop street system with one short cul-de-sac. This plan proposes 22 single family lots and 38 duplex lots for a total of 60 units. This version proposes to establish 2.38 acres +/- for neighborhood Open Space.

The Recreation Department believes that Concept A represents a better opportunity to develop an active recreation area and the possibility of connecting the proposed open space for this development and the open space provided in the Fox Hall West subdivision which is adjacent to and north of this property.

The Planning Commission recommended acceptance of the following:

1)Permit the developer to continue with Conceptual Plan A. The concept was conditionally approved with the use of forestry lanes to connect the culde-sacs and provide for emergency access.