HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-04-26 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Special Meeting Minutes April 26, 2005 Opening: The special meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order at 7:00 a.m. on April 26, 2005 in the Parks and Recreation conference room at 1455 Happy Hollow Road, Fayetteville, Arkansas by Chairman Hill. Present: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Hill, Mauritson, Bailey, Marley, Davidson and Pawlik-Holmes; City staff Jumper, Edmonston, Whillock and. Justin Jorgensen was also present representing Jorgensen and Associates. 1. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planner Background: This property was originally submitted to PRAB in November of 2001 as a multi -family addition to David Lyle Subdivision. That project did not continue through the development process and was later sold. A new owner is now submitting the property as a single family development. Development Name: Engineer: Owner: Location: River Hills Jorgensen and Associates Gatorback, LLC North of Hwy 16, east of Hwy. 265 south of David Lyle Subdivision and Bayarri Park Park District: SE Units: 18 Single Family Units Total Acres: 6.91 Land Dedication Requirement: .432 acres Money in Lieu Requirement: $9,990 Existing Parks: Bayyari Park Developer's Request: Money in lieu Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu Developer's Comments: ...However, if the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board determines that a neighborhood park is not feasible or advisable, it may recommend to the City Council that a cash contribution pursuant to our ordinance be accepted in lieu of land dedication. The City Council will either accept the recommendation for a cash contribution or return the subdivision plat to the Parks Board with instructions or further study.. (Unified Development Ordinance No. 166.03K) April 26, 2005 / 1 Justification: Bayyari Park is within a half mile radius and will serve the recreational needs of this development. PRAB Motion: Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu. The motion was seconded by Davidson. The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Marley, Davidson, Maruitson and Pawlik-Holmes voting 'yes' and Harrison and Langsner absent for the vote. A discussion followed regarding the current process for determining the value of land offered in lieu. A need for a change due to rising land values and various uses of that land was part of the discussion. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 a.m. Minutes submitted by: Cheryl Whillock April 26, 2005 / 2