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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-01 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes May 1, 2006
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by
Vice Chairman Jay Davidson at 5:35 P.M. on May 1, 2006 in Room 326 of the City
Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Present:
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members Bailey, Davis, Bitler, Burke, Langsner
and Davidson were present; Colwell was absent; Trail Coordinator Mihalevich and
Transportation Manager Gulley; Park Staff Coles, Jumper, Edmonston, Whillock and
audience were in attendance.
1. Approval of April 3rd, 2006 PRAB Meeting Minutes
PRAB Motion: Burke moved to approve minutes as corrected and Langsner
seconded. Motion approved unanimously.
2. Trail Naming Proposal: Matt Mihalevich, Trail Coordinator
The following names of trails were recommended for approval of PRAB by the
Sidewalk and Trails Committee on April, 12, 2006. According to our Naming of
Facilities Policy, the names are submitted for review to PRAB and are
automatically tabled until the next month to allow for public input.
St. Paul Trail - Currently constructed between Morningside and Armstrong,
south of Pump Station Road. This trail will connect to Combs Park. The trail is
constructed on the abandoned St. Paul Railroad.
Town Branch Trail - Under construction between Beechwood and Razorback.
The trail will continue to follow Town Branch Creek east to the White River.
Tsa-La-Gi Trail - Soon to be under construction from Hill Ave. west to the
railroad line. This trail will run parallel with Sixth street to the south
and closely follow the historic Trail of Tears of the Cherokee Tribe.
Davis questioned what Tsa La Gi means in Cherokee and requested Matt verify
the meaning. The name was chosen by the Sidewalk and Trails Committee and
is one spelling of the word that was to become Cherokee as used by the English
settlers.
Clabber Creek Trail - This future trail will be located north of Mt.
Comfort Road. The trail will follow Clabber Creek from the confluence
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with Hamstring Creek east to Scull Creek Trail.
Scull Creek Trail - This future trail will roughly run parallel with
Gregg Street. This trail will follow Scull Creek from the confluence
with Mud Creek south to Wilson Park where it will meet Frisco Trail.
Owl Creek Trail - This future trail to be Located south of Hwy 16 West
(Wedington). This trail will follow Owl Creek from Double Springs Road
east to Rupple Road, near the Boys and Girls Club.
PRAB Motion: Trail names are tabled until next June 5, 2006 PRAB meeting
according to the Naming of Facilities Policy. Langsner moved to table as
required and Davis seconded. All approved by voice vote.
3. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Development Name: Mtn. Ranch Phase Two
Engineer: Jorgensen & Associates
Owner: Reserve, LLC
Location: West of I-540 between Hwy. 62 and
Hwy. 16.
Park District: SW
Units: 117 single family phase one, 28 single
family phase two
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement: 3.48 acres for both phases one
and two
Money in Lieu Requirement: $80,475
Existing Parks: None existing
Developer's Request: Dedicate approximately .64 acres to for
a 20' trail corridor along Shiloh as
shown on the FATT plan and dedicate
money in lieu for the remaining
requirement to be used for trail
construction.
Staff Recommendation: Dedicate approximately .64 acres to for
a 20' trail corridor along Shiloh as
shown on the FATT plan and dedicate
money in lieu for the remaining
requirement. Money in lieu may be
used by the City for trail construction or
actual construction cost may be
credited to the developer in the event
the developer builds the trail.
Justification: Park land and trail corridor are needed
in this area according the Parks and
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Recreation Master Plan and the FATT
plan. Park land for a neighborhood park
is anticipated to be dedicated with
phase three of this project which is on
the western side near Rupple Road.
Additional park land is anticipated to be
dedicated for future phases on the
south border of this property near Old
Farmington Road.
Davis asked if the developers will work with the City to meet
requirements for the trail construction.
Jumper said they would be working with Mihalevich on design and
location and the on-site construction will be coordinated with Gulley's
crew.
Gulley explained the need for the developer to tie in the construction
of the trail area with the construction of the entry to the
development is critical to the progress of the project and with the
other priorities of the City staff it was more cost effective to let the
developers handle the project with City guidance.
Bitler asked if the 3.48 acres has been dedicated or is that part of the
future development.
Jumper said the final plat has not been submitted so we will wait
until a variance is processed since it's over 100 units.
Bitler asked if it's in the future and not guaranteed.
Jumper responded that is the case. She said we'd see each phase as
it comes through. The developer has an overall plan and will be
doing it in phases as they can.
Davidson asked if there's a time frame for Phase 3.
Hafemann, representing Reserve LLC, said it's in the future
depending on how well each phase processes.
Jumper said there is talk of a neighborhood park in Phase 3 also.
Bitler asked if we could take land outside of that which is being
developed.
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Jumper said we can't require it. If the owner/developer wants to
deed it to the City they can, but the City can't require it.
Edmonston explained some developers will bring all phases at one
time and bank the required land dedication to draw from with each
phase as developed. This developer wants to take care of each
phase as it's developed.
Bitler asked if there's any concern about eventually acquiring the
land.
Edmonston said the Boys and Girls Club is across the street from the
proposed development and the new school on Rupple will provide
indoor and outdoor opportunity for activity and play areas for the
surrounding areas.
PRAB Motion: Davis moved to accept Staff recommendation to
accept .64 acres for a 20' trail corridor along Shiloh and accept
money -in -lieu for the remaining requirement. Langsner seconded
the motion. The motion carried 6-0-0 with Colwell absent for the
vote. A second motion to recommend a waver to accept park land
and money -in -lieu for a future phase was made by Davis with second
by Langsner. Vote carried 6-0-0 with Colwell absent for the vote.
4. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Development Name: Drake St. Apartments
Engineer: Crafton Tull and Associates
Owner: John Horne
Location: Southwest corner of Drake and Greg
Streets
Park District: NW
Units: 192 Multi -family units
Total Acres: 8.80 acres
Land Dedication Requirement: 3.26
Money in Lieu Requirement: $75,456
Existing Parks: Gordon Long Park and Scull Creek Trail
Developer's Request: Combination .034 acres land for trail
corridor and remaining $74,670 money
in lieu.
Staff Recommendation: Combination .034 acres land for trail
corridor and remaining $74,670 money
in lieu.
Justification: Land for Scull Creek trail as shown on
the FATT plan is located within this
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development and leads to Gordon Long
Park.
Steve Beam, Crafton, Tull & Associates, said the trail dedication
amount and location will be adjusted slightly to the west and north to
allow for Scull Creek Trail to cross the area.
PRAB Motion: Davis moved to recommend waving the ordinance
requirement of a land dedication to allow Parks and
Recreation to accept the required amount for trail
corridor in combination with the balance money -in -
lieu. Bitler seconded the motion. The motion carried
6-0-0 with Colwell absent for the vote.
5. Park Land Dedication:
Development
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Name: Emerald Point
Steadfast, LLC
Ira Zakariadze
East of Double Springs Road, north of
Dot Tipton
SW
47 single Family lots
9.7 acres
Land Dedication Requirement: 1.128 acres
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Justification:
$26,085
Legacy Point park land, Owl Creek Trail
- future
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
The existing 3.4 acres Legacy Pointe
park land is located within a half mile
service area of this development and as
well as an additional 4.93 acres to be
deeded in the future. Additionally, a
trail along Owl Creek is shown on the
FATT plan to connect to the Boys and
Girls Club.
PRAB Motion: Langsner moved to accept staff recommendation of
money -in -lieu and Bitler seconded. The motion
passed on a vote of 6-0-0 with Colwell absent for the
vote.
6. Summer Recreational Programs Update: David Wright, Recreation
Superintendent
Wright reported this is the 10th year for Concerts in the Park and the occasion
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will be recognized by the appearance of the 7 favorite performances beginning
on May 25 with Trout Fishing in America. He said the second year of Movies in
the Park will be on Friday night instead of Saturday night and will be shown at
various locations. The first movie Holcomb Elementary Night and Daddy Daycare
will be showing at Gary Hampton Softball Complex. The Wilson Park Swimming
Pool will be opening on May 27 and work is being done to prepare the pool for
the public opening.
7. Summer Park Maintenance Update: Jeff Coles, Parks Maintenance
Superintendent
Coles reported the work at the parks as being in the transitional stage from the
completion of spring projects, including ball field renovations, into regular
summer park upkeep and maintenance. With the addition of approximately 30
new acres of park land to the 410 acres currently maintained at a high service
level, the requirements for upkeep has increased the need for additional
employees. The staff also trims and mows other areas besides the parks proper.
The maintenance staff is also working with the recreation staff to get the Wilson
Park Pool ready for season opening on May 25.
8. Mt. Kessler Tour Update:
Bailey reported on the hike on Mt. Kessler. He said the area is very desirable
and something we want in the City's system. He said it is one of the most
undisturbed areas in the city and this is an opportunity to showcase"green"
development. Burke said the maple tree stand was listed in a national registry
in the 1920's per botanist Doug James who hiked with the group.
Edmonston reported on the DePalma land dedication. The area will be called The
Anthony DePalma Nature Park of Mount Sequoyah Woods.
9. Park Land Dedication Ordinance Amendments:
The Park Land Dedication Ordinance Amendments were left on the first
reading at the April 18, 2006 City Council meeting. The item is on the
Tuesday May 2, 2006, 6 p.m. City Council Agenda as the 3rd item under
Unfinished Items. Please save this date for Parks and Recreation. We
need your support at the Council meeting.
10. Community Park Update: No update available at this time.
11. Other Business:
Edmonston announced the opening for a Parks Board member with
applications due by the end of May.
12. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
Minutes submitted by Cheryl Whitlock
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