HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-07 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes November 7, 2005
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by
Mike Hill at 5:30 P.M. on November 7, 2005 in Room 219 of the City Administration
Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson; Park Staff Edmonston, Mihalevich, Wright, Coles, Whillock
and audience were in attendance. Board members Marley and Pawlik-Holmes were
absent.
1. Approval of October 3, 2005 regular meeting Minutes
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson moved to approve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
September 12, 2005 meeting minutes. Langsner seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
2. Lake Sequoyah Kiosk Eagle Scout Project Proposal - Joey Weishaar
See attached proposal.
PRAB Motion:
Harrison moved to approve the project as presented and Langsner
seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting `yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
3. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name: Birwin Subdivision
Engineer: Project Design Consultants
Owner: Hometown Properties, LLC
Location: West side of Old Wire, just north
of the
intersection on Old Wire and
Mission
Park District: NW
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Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Justification:
PRAB Motion:
7 Single Family
1.99 acres
.168 acres
$3,885
Craft Park
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
Craft Park is within a half mile
service area of this development. The size of the
park land requirement does not provide adequate
acreage for a neighborhood park and expansion is
limited due to the surrounding property being
developed.
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
4. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name • Skate Place Condos
Engineer: Project Design Consultants,
Inc.
Hometown Properties
Corner of Ash and Chestnut north
of Sycamore and west of Gregg
NW
34 Multi -family
2.44 Acres
.578 Acres
$13,362
Gregory Park is within the 1/2 mile
service area. Scull Creek Trail
will also serve this property.
Money in Lieu & .158 acre land
donation for Scull Creek Trail
Money in Lieu & .158 acre land
donation for Scull Creek Trail
Gregory Park is within a half mile
service area of this development. The size of the
park land requirement does not provide adequate
acreage for a neighborhood park and expansion is
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Justification:
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limited due to the surrounding property being
developed.
PRAB Motion:
Langsner moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu & .158
acre land donation for Scull Creek Trail. Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
5. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
On January 3, 2005 PRAB reviewed this property as Devonshire Glen and
recommended accepting 2.03 acres of park land. Since that time the property
has been sold to Charlie Sloan who has 3.1 acres of banked park land from
Legacy IV.
Development Name: Legacy V
Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates
Owner: Sloan Properties
Location: South of Hwy. 16, west of 54th
Street adjacent to the future
wastewater treatment plant.
Park District: SW
Units: 130 Single Family
Total Acres: 45.51 Acres
Land Dedication Requirement: 3.12 Acres
Money in Lieu Requirement: $72,150
Existing Parks: Legacy Parkland
Developer's Request: Use 3.1 acres of banked parkland
from Legacy IV.
Staff Recommendation: Use 3.1 acres of banked parkland
from Legacy IV & Money in Lieu
for the remaining requirement if
needed. The deed for 4.93 acres
from Legacy IV shall be received
by the parks prior to technical
plat review.
Justification: Legacy parkland is within the 1/2
mile service area of this property and will serve the
recreational needs of this development.
Edmonston stated a waver may be requested if we go for land and
money -in -lieu because the development is over 130 units.
Mauritson stated that the final numbers may change in the final
design so the motion should reflect that possibility.
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PRAB Motion:
Langsner moved to accept staff recommendation to use 3.1 acres of
banked parkland from Legacy IV & Money in Lieu depending on final unit
numbers. Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting `yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
6. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name: Abshire Heights
Engineer: H2 Engineering
Owner: D & P Chance Properties, LLC
Location: East of College Ave., west of
Hillcrest Ave, behind Evelyn Hills
shopping center
Park District: NE
Units: 30 Single Family
Total Acres: 4.122
Land Dedication Requirement: .72
Money in Lieu Requirement: $16,650
Existing Parks: Gregory Park
Developer's Request: Money in Lieu
Staff Recommendation: Money in Lieu
Justification: Gregory Park is within a half mile
service area of this development. The project
terrain, configuration and location does not allow
for a suitable neighborhood park. Additionally, the
park land requirement does not provide adequate
acreage for a neighborhood park.
PRAB Motion:
Bailey moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Mauritson seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
7. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name: Mally Wagnon
Engineer: H2 Engineering
Owner: Hays Family Development
Location: East of Mally Wagnon Road, south
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of Hwy. 16 East, outside the city
limits
Park District: SE
Units: 76 Single Family
Total Acres: 25
Land Dedication Requirement: 1.82
Money in Lieu Requirement: $42,180
Existing Parks: None
Developer's Request: Dedicate 1.12 acres of land, pay
remaining $16,187.50 fees in lieu
Staff Recommendation: Dedicate 1.12 acres of land pay
remaining $16,187.50 fees in lieu
Justification: This area is likely to become part
of the city in the future and is not served by a
neighborhood park. The surrounding property is
currently undeveloped, leaving potential for
expanding the park land in the future to the east
and south when additional development occurs.
Mauritson expressed a thank you to Crystal Goederis, representing
the Developer, for making this land dedication and the fees in lieu as
well as allowing the Planners choose the appropriate piece of land
that will accommodate future park expansion as the area is
developed and grows.
Goederis said their group is happy to work to create future park
lands to benefit the residents of the communities and citizens of
Fayetteville.
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of 1.12 acres of land
and remaining $16,187.50 as money in lieu. Davidson seconded the
motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
8. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name: Skillern Road Subdivision
Engineer: Shelden Engineering
Owner: JDM Investments, LLC
Location: South of Skillern Rd, North of
Hwy. 45 just east of Savannah
Estates.
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Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Justification:
PRAB Motion:
NE
11 Single Family
4.88
.264
$6,105
Braden Park and Rocky Branch
Money in Lieu
Money in Lieu
Braden Park and Rocky Branch
are within the half mile service area of this
development. Additionally, the park land
requirement does not provide adequate acreage for
a neighborhood park.
Mauritson moved to accept staff recommendation of money in lieu.
Langsner seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting `yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
Edmonston commended the two developers, Hometown Properties developing
Skate Place Condos, and Hays Family Development developing Mally Wagnon
subdivision, for donating lands in excess of land required to establish future trail
and park land.
9. Crystal Cove Subdivision Landscape Easement Request: Crystal
Goederis
See attached background information on this subdivision.
PRAB Staff Recommendation: To approve a 20 foot landscape easement on
both sides of Madison Drive Nature Area that will be constructed and maintained
by the Crystal Cove Subdivision. Upon approval, Park Staff will initiate an
agreement outlining the park standards and procedures to be obtained for
granting this easement.
Goederis explained they are simply requesting an easement to put lights and
irrigation on the entrance to the development. The entrance easement has been
granted and there is parkland on either side which will be maintained by the
POA. She added that they understand should the parkland which is to be a
natural area is ever sold by the City their easement will be abandoned. Their
interest is to have an attractive entry into the neighborhood.
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Mauritson inquired if the request is for approval of initiation of an agreement.
Edmonston stated 'yes'. The maintenance will be required to be at Parks
standards.
PRAB Motion:
Langsner moved to approve the request. Harrison seconded the motion.
The motion was approved 6-0-0 with Hill, Bailey, Harrison, Langsner,
Davidson, and Mauritson voting 'yes' and Marley and Pawlik-Holmes
absent for the vote.
10. Community Park Update:
Edmondson reported the closing had occurred on the property and there will
be a report on every PRAB Agenda in the future per the request of Parks
Board Member Pawlik-Holmes.
11. Park Land Dedication Ordinance Revision Update:
Hill reported that every other year an evaluation of the amount used in the
formula is conducted. He stated that the amount currently used is very low at
$30,000 to $40,000 per acre. He said he anticipates a large increase after
the adjustment this year.
Edmonston suggested 2 meetings with Developers on November 17, 2005, at
noon and at 5:30 P.M. and work toward a meeting for citizens at the next
PRAB regularly scheduled meeting on December 5, 2005 at 5:30 P.M. She
said she will provide the numbers the formula is based on. The figures come
from the County Court House records of sale prices of property.
Mauritson stated the numbers are for residential sales only.
12. PRAB Appreciation Luncheon Date Selection:
Hill suggested lunch on December 5th, the same day as the next PRAB
meeting. Staff will request input from all Board members and send
notifications of when and where the luncheon will be held.
13. Other Business
a. Mauritson read the press release (attached) regarding the Sidewalk and
Trails Lake Wilson Trail work day on Saturday, November 12, 2005. The
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work day will be held between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M.
b. Bailey read the public notice announcing planning sessions for the park at
the old St. Joseph School location. (attached)
c. Edmonston said a new hard surface North Shore Trail at Lake Fayetteville is
in the process of being built. This is in addition to the natural surface dirt
trail already existing.
d. Coles reported on the progress of the installation of Lights of the Ozarks and
commended the maintenance staff for doing a great job. He said lighting
night for the 47 miles of lights is November 19 beginning with the Jingle Bell
Jog, a parade and finishing with the lighting of the lights on the square.
e. Bailey announced he will be giving up his seat on the Botanical Garden
Board due to the completion of his tenure on the Parks Board and we should
be prepared to find a new person to fill that spot.
14. Adjournment: There was no further business so the meeting was
adjourned by Hill at 6:20 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Cheryl Whillock
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