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)
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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
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