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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-09 - MinutesPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes January 9, 2006
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by
Jerry Bailey at 5:32 P.M. on January 9, 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, Harrison, Langsner, Davidson,
Davis, Bitler, Burke & Colwell; Park Staff Edmonston, Mihalevich, Jumper, Coles,
Wright, Martin and audience were in attendance.
1. Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director, welcomed the new
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Members who are Jon Bitler, Milton
Burke, Wade Colwell and Bob Davis.
2. Election of Officers: Jerry Bailey, Vice -Chairperson
Chairperson: Wade Colwell
Vice Chairperson: Jay Davidson
Sidewalk & Trails Committee: Jay Davidson volunteered to represent PRAB on
the committee for 2006.
Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks Board of Directors: Members will choose a
representative from PRAB at the February meeting.
Edmonston introduced the new members to the responsibilities they will carry
through their term. They each received a notebook with information, ordinances
and guidelines to aid them in carrying out their duties as PRAB members. She
stated that one of the major responsibilities is the Parkland Dedication process.
She said more information and instruction will be forthcoming at the PRAB
Orientation.
PRAB Motion: Harrison moved to accept the appointment of Davidson as PRAB
Chairperson and Colwell as Vice Chairperson, Langsner seconded and all
approved.
3. PRAB Orientation Date: Saturday, January 14, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon was
the time and date selected.
4. Approval of December 5, 2005 PRAB Meeting Minutes: Langsner moved to
accept the minutes as presented and Davidson seconded the motion. All
members voted to approve.
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5. Park Land Dedication: Matt
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Mihalevich, Park Planner
Park West at the Audubon
Paradigm Development Enterprises, Inc.
Tracy Hoskins
West of Garland (Hwy 112), east of
Dean Soloman Rd. and South of Hwy
112. (Across from the drive-in)
NW
Unknown number of multi -family &
single family
140 Acres
Unknown
Unknown
No parks within 1/2 mile radius. Clabber
Creek Trail Corridor is located along the
south portion of the property.
Dedicate 7.18 acres of park land and
additional land (size to be determined)
for a trail corridor for Clabber Creek
Trail, then pay money -in -lieu for the
remaining dedication requirement
based on the final number of multi-
family and single family units. The
developer also requests that Park West
and its staff be allowed to construct the
park using the money in -lieu with
direction from the Parks and Recreation
staff and maintain the park for 10
years.
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Dedicate 7.18 acres of park land and
additional land adequate to construct a
12' wide trail along the southern edge
of Park West. The exact size and
location would be determined by Parks
and Recreation staff. The remaining
dedication requirement would be based
on the formula with the final number of
multi -family and single family units for
money -in -lieu. The cost to construct
the park would be deducted from this
money -in -lieu requirement. The Park
shall be constructed in accordance with
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
standards with direction and approval
from the Parks and Recreation staff. A
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Developer's Comments:
Justification:
detailed cost estimate and master plan
including all park amenities shall be
presented to PRAB for final approval
prior to any park construction. Staff
also recommends allowing the
developer to maintain the park for 10
years. Maintenance shall comply with
the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
neighborhood park service level. Parks
and Recreation Staff will secure a
detailed agreement outlining all
elements of this proposal.
Hoskins presented the plan and
elaborated on the diversity of land use as well as
the desire to maintain open/green spaces. The
park to be dedicated by the developer will possibly
be maintained by the developer beyond the 10
years. The southern part of the development
includes an area for the City trail system that will
be needed to connect the East Fayetteville trails
with the West Fayetteville trail system. Hoskins
stated that the plan is to employee full time staff to
maintain all grounds areas of the development
including the trail and will therefore be able to
respond to problems that may arise in the parks
and public areas in a short period of time. He also
stated the parks and public areas will be open to all
and not restricted to residents of the development
only. Developers will use the expected money -in -
lieu that will be necessary over and above the land
dedication to build the park to Parks and Recreation
standards, but the expense of upkeep and
maintenance will be the responsibility of the
developers.
A neighborhood park is needed in this area to
provide recreational opportunities for the growing
number of residents. Maintenance provided by the
developer will help ease the increasing demands on
the Fayetteville Parks and Recreation maintenance
staff.
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PRAB Motion: Davis moved to accept the Staff recommendation to accept the
dedication of 7.18 acres of park land and additional land adequate to construct a
12' wide trail along the southern edge of Park West. The exact size and location
would be determined by Parks and Recreation staff. The remaining dedication
requirement would be based on the formula with the final number of multi -family
and single family units for money -in -lieu. The cost to construct the park would
be deducted from this money -in -lieu requirement. The Park shall be constructed
in accordance with Fayetteville Parks and Recreation standards with direction and
approval from the Parks and Recreation staff. A detailed cost estimate and
master plan including all park amenities shall be presented to PRAB for final
approval prior to any park construction. Staff also recommends allowing the
developer to maintain the park for 10 years. Maintenance shall comply with the
Fayetteville Parks and Recreation neighborhood park service level. Parks and
Recreation Staff will secure a detailed agreement outlining all elements of this
proposal. Colwell seconded the motion and approval was unanimous with Bailey,
Langsner, Harrison, Davidson, Davis, Bitler, Burke, and Colwell voting yes.
6. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihale
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Developer's Comments:
Justification:
vich, Park Planner
Sloan Properties
Jorgensen & Associates
Sloan Properties
South of E. Salem Road between Deane
Soloman and Salem Road, just east of
the Crystal Springs Development
NW
166 Single Family units
60.45 acres
3.98
$92,130
Gary Hampton Softball Complex
Money -in -lieu
Money -in -lieu
None
Gary Hampton Softball Complex is
within a 1/2 mile service area of this
project as well as the play equipment
at Holcomb Elementary. Additionally
Salem Meadows park land and Clabber
Creek Trail are in close proximity. Staff
is researching opportunities for
potential park land expansion of the
previous project at Park West to serve
the residents in this area.
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PRAB Motion: Langsner moved to accept Staff recommendation of Money -in -
lieu. Davis seconded the motion and approval was unanimous with Bailey,
Langsner, Harrison, Davidson, Davis, Bitler, Burke, and Colwell voting yes.
7. Park Land Dedication: Matt Mihalevich, Park Planner
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement:
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Developer's Comments:
Justification:
Old Farmington Road
H2 Engineering, Inc.
S & M LLC
North of Old Farmington Road, West of
I-540
SW
17 Single-family Units
5.06 acres
.41 acres
$9,435
Finger Park
Money -in -lieu
Money -in -lieu
None
The requirement for this project does
not provide adequate acreage for a
neighborhood park. Staff is working
with the developer of Mountain Ranch
to the north of this project to locate
potential park land in that development
which would serve the residents of Old
Farmington development.
PRAB Motion: Langsner moved to accept Staff recommendation of Money -in -
lieu. Davis seconded the motion and approval was unanimous with Bailey,
Langsner, Harrison, Davidson, Davis, Bitler, Burke, and Colwell voting yes.
8. Community Park Update: Edmonston reported the plans are in the planning
phase. A consultant is being selected. She stated that many projects are
waiting on the planning process to be completed. She will make a monthly
progress report at PRAB meeting.
9. Other Business:
Informational Item: A public meeting to gather input on the development of
Lafayette Lofts subdivision park (formerly site of St. Joseph School) consisting of
.18 acres will be held on Thursday, January 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Washington
School Elementary School Cafeteria. Edmonston stated that the plan chosen will
be present to PRAB at the February meeting for their approval. Harrison asked
what suggested uses were presented at the first public meeting. Some of those
were: Amphitheater, terrace seating, private area on the west side where there
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are several trees, picnic/grill area, play element such as a climbing boulder.
There is a budget of $15,000.00 for this project.
Colwell reported the Lake Sequoyah trail being constructed by the Boy Scouts is
nearly complete. They are requesting to name the trail "King Fisher Trail" and
are looking at doing a dedication ceremony. The subject of naming the trail was
tabled to the February meeting.
10. Adjournment: There was no further business so Bailey moved to
adjourn and Langsner seconded the motion at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Cheryl Whillock and Tracie Martin
January 9, 2006/ 6