HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-05-17 - MinutesTO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
FROM: Connie Edmonston, Parks 81: Recreation Superintendent
• DATE May 13, 1999
RE: SPECIAL PRAB Meeting Monday, May 17, 1999
5:00 p.m. meet at Clarence Craft Park
5:30 p.m. Public Meeting for Clarence Craft Park
AGENDA
Park Land Dedication Ordinance:
Subdivision: Stonewood
Owner/Developer: Mark Foster
Engineer: Carter & Hodges
FAYE I I EVILLE
PARKS 8 RECREATION
Location: North of Hwy 45, east of Hwy 265, across from the Ozark Botanical
Garden Society of the Ozarks at Lake Fayetteville
Park District: Northeast
Total Acres: 57.23
Total Units: 115 single family units - PUD Development
Land Dedication Requirement: 2.875 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $43,125
Park Plan Priority: None
Existing Park Acres: Lake Fayetteville Hobby Use Area (40 acres); Lake Fayetteville -
Ozark Botanical Garden Society (98 acres); Routh Park (1.64 acres);
Easton (2.48 acres); Crossover Park (20 acres)
Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu of a land dedication and to request a wavier of the
Park Land Ordinance subject to City Council approval of rezoning.
• PRAB Motion on May 3, 1999:
Ackerman/Eads: To accept money in lieu of the land dedication requirement for the proposed
Stonewood Subdivision subject to City council approval of rezoning based on the reasons as
outlined by staff subject to the developer being willing to develop the green space area
sufficiently for the subdivision's use at the time the development is completed. Motion was
approved unanimously, 6-0-0.
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Discussion: The owner/developer, Mark Foster, is not interested in keeping the proposed park site
for green space with amenities as the engineers had originally conveyed I have received a
legal opinion from Jerry Rose, City Attorney, that Parks cannot request money in lieu
contingent upon a developer providing a park area for the residences unless he volunteers to
do so. Therefore, we must re -vote on this subdivision. Park staff has kept their original
recommendation based on the following:
1. This is not a priority area to develop as a park according to the Park Master Plan.
2. The subdivision lies adjacent to Lake Fayetteville Park. In addition, there are 162
acres of park land in close proximity to serve this subdivision. (Lake Fayetteville
Hobby Use Area (40 acres); Lake Fayetteville - Botanical Garden Society of the
Ozarks (98 acres); Routh Park (1.64 acres); Easton (2.48 acres); Crossover Park (20
acres)
3. The proposed land to be dedicated is.in the flood plain and floodway; and therefore
would be difficult and costly to maintain and develop as a park.
PRAB Motion:
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PRAB
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 17, 1999
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Thiel at 5:10 p.m. at Clarence Craft Park located at 1650 N. Jordan
Lane in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Members Present: Ackerman, Colwell, Eads, Luttrell, Thiel, Shoulders
Members Absent: Charboneau
Staff Present: Edmonston, Gulley, Nelson, Schuldt
Guests Present: Glenn Carter, Kevin Hodges - Carter & Hodges, PA
Mark Foster, Owner
Media Present: Jill Rohrback, Morning News
Brett Ellington, KIX 104
1. Park Land Dedication Ordinance:
Subdivision: Stonewood
Owner/Developer: Mark Foster
Engineer: Carter & Hodges, PA
Location: North of Hwy 45, east of Hwy 265 across from the Ozark Botanical Garden
Society of the Ozarks at Lake Fayetteville
Park District: Northeast
Total Acres: 57.23
Total Units: 115 single family units
Land Dedication Requirement: 2.875 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $43,125
Park Plan Priority: None
Existing Park Acres: Lake Fayetteville Hobby Use Area (40 acres); Lake Fayetteville - Ozark
Botanical Garden Society (98 acres); Routh Park (1.64 acres); Easton (2.48
acres); Crossover Park (20 acres)
Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu of land dedication
Request a waiver of the Park Land Ordinance subject to City
Council approval of rezoning.
PRAB Motion on May 3, 1999:
Ackerman/Eads To accept money in lieu of the land dedication requirement for the proposed Stonewood
Subdivision subject to City Council approval of rezoning based on the reasons as outlined by staff subject
to the developer being willing to develop the green space area sufficiently for the subdivision's use at the
time the development is completed. Motion was approved unanimously, 6-0-0.
Discussion: The owner/developer, Mark Foster, is not interested in keeping the proposed park site for green
space with amenities as the engineers had originally conveyed. A legal opinion from Jerry Rose, City
Attorney, informs that Parks cannot request money in lieu contingent upon a developer providing a park area
for the residences unless he volunteers to do so. Therefore, PRAB must re -vote on this subdivision. Parks
staff has kept their original recommendation based on the following:
1. This is not a priority area to develop as a park according to the Park Master Plan.
2. The subdivision lies adjacent to Lake Fayetteville Park. In addition, there are 162 acres
of park land in close proximity to serve this subdivision. (Lake Fayetteville Hobby Use
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(40 acres); Lake Fayetteville - Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks (98 acres); Routh
Park (1.64 acres); Easton (2.48 acres); Crossover Park (20 acres).
The proposed land to be dedicated is in the flood plain and floodway; therefore it would be
difficult and costly to maintain and develop as a park.
Mr. Ackerman asked owner. Mark Foster, if the land being proposed for park purposes could be developed. Mr. Foster
said it has not yet been determined, but a study was being conducted to determine the flood plain boundary.
Glenn Carter said because the creek was deep, he did not foresee problems with the floodway.
Mr. Luttrell asked Mr. Foster his feelings regarding accepting money in lieu of land. Mr. Foster said it would be okay,
but he thought a park would be nice. Mr. Ackerman suggested looking at land to the east to tie in with future
development in the area. There is currently 32+ acres which borders this property for sale. Mr. Ackerman said residents
would not cross Highway 265 to get to a park, and he favored the idea of taking land somewhere along the east border
to possibly tie in with future development to make a nice park. He also suggested possibly waiting until the results
of the study were obtained before making a decision. Mr. Foster said he preferred money in lieu as opposed to
providing primary land for a park.
Ms. Edmonston said kids should not venture to a park without parental supervision. She said she could easily see a
family crossing the street to a park. Mr. Ackerman said developments were way down the road in that area with the
Botanical Garden Society of the Ozarks and the proposed baseball stadium. He said he could not see a family utilizing
the undeveloped area of Lake Fayetteville. Ms. Edmonston said the trails would be used.
Ms. Thiel did not favor considering the land in question. There was discussion of the utility easement. Mr. Gulley said
there was negativity regarding power lines from the public perception, and this land would not be favorable for a park.
MOTION:
• Mr. Luttrell moved to request a waiver of the park land dedication ordinance from City Council and
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recommended accepting money in lieu of park land for the proposed Stonewood subdivision.
Mr. Colwell seconded the motion.
The motion was approved unanimously, 5-0-0.
Mr. Ackerman asked what would happen if the City Council did not approve the waiver. Ms. Edmonston said the issue
would be reconsidered. If an agreement of the location of park land between the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
and the developers could not be reached, the Planning Commission will make a determination.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED: 4- /-99
MINUTES TAKEN BY:
oNelson
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FAYETTEVILLE
Fayetteville Parks & Recreation Division
Public Meeting
May 17, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
Division is hosting a public meeting on
Monday, May 17, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
to solicit input on the development of five
acres known as Clarence Craft Park.
The meeting will be held on the park site.
Clarence Craft Park is located in the Hidden
Lake Subdivision, 1650 North Jordan Lane.
In the event of rain, the meeting will be held
at Root School pavilion.
For more information, call 444-3471.
FAYETTEV I LLE
PARKS 8 RECREATION
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PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
PUBLIC MEETING MEETING
CLARENCE CRAFT PARK
MAY 17,1999
The Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Division hosted a public meeting on Monday, May 17, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. at
Clarence Craft Park located at 1650 N. Jordan Lane in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The meeting was held to solicit input
on the development of the park located in the Hidden Lake Subdivision. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
members present included Brenda Thiel, Wade Colwell, Bill Ackerman, Gail Eads, O.E. Luttrell, and Bob Shoulders.
Staff present were Connie Edmonston, Eric Schuldt, Terry Gulley, and John Nelson. Jill Rohrback of The Morning
News and Brett Ellington of KIX 104 represented the media. Residents of the Hidden Lake Subdivision were also
present.
Mr. Schuldt announced a park dedication ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 1999. Staffpresented plans
for a rock entryway of natural stone feeding into a sidewalk leading to a small gazebo. The gazebo would be natural
to blend in with the neighborhood. A two -mil wood fence along the property boundaries was also mentioned to deter
unauthorized vehicles from driving into the park. The park would be available to the public, but it would primarily
be used by the neighborhood. Parks staff said benches, grills, trash receptacles, and a picnic table were also planned
for the park.
A resident on Broadview asked that a picnic table be placed at the access from that street. Neighbors also suggested
a foot bridge be installed to make access to the pond easier. Mr. Colwell suggested the boy scouts could possibly help.
He encouraged neighbors to report any problems occurring in the park. Residents inquired about joint projects and
suggested stocking the pond with fish. It was recommended they consult the County Extension Office or the Arkansas
Game and Fish Commission for guidance. Ms. Edmonston also requested coordinating joint projects with the Parks
and Recreation Division.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
• Minutes taken by John Nelson
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