HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-03 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff
Connie Edmonton, Director
David Wright, Recreation Superintendent
Jeff Coles, Maintenance Superintendent
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Carole Jones, Park Planner
Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary
FAYETTEVILLE
PARKS & RECREATION
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Wade Colwell, Chairman
Jay Davidson, Vice Chairman
Valerie Biendara
Jon Bitter
Steve Hatfield
Phil Jones
Craig Mauritson
Bill Waite, Jr.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
March 3rd, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
City Administration Building Room 326
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR
AGENDA:
1. Approval of February 4th, 2008 PRAB Meeting Minutes:
PRAB Motion:
2. Rotary Club Presentation of $15,000 Donation for Gary Hampton Pavilion:
Howard Brill, Rotary Club President
3. Botanical Garden Monthly/Greenhouse Report: Walt Eilers, BGSO Board Member
4. Frisco Trail Memorial Sculpture Proposal: Randy Werner, Technology
Coordinator for U of A Office of Pre -College Programs
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the Hoover Memorial Sculpture Proposal on
Frisco Trail. Trail Coordinator, Matt Mihalevich, also approved these proposed sites.
This project will be the first proposal sent to the Arts Council for their endorsement.
PRAB Motion:
5. Park Land Dedication Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Project History:
Villas at Stonebridge Development was tabled at the February 4th PRAB meeting.
This project was presented to PRAB on 04/03/06 with 215 single family units and 50
multi -family units proposed. PRAB made a recommendation of accepting money in lieu
of land. The project had a significant change in the number of units and therefore is
required to go back through the system.
The current project proposes 169 single family units and 153 multi -family units.
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
The Villas at Stonebridge
Appian Centre for Design
Nock/Broyles Land Development
South of Hwy. 16 East, east of Goff Farm Road
SE
169 single family units, 153 multi -family units
Approximately 53 acres
6.7 acres
$266,280
* Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval*
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Estimated Annual Maintenance:
Justification:
None within a one half mile radius
Money in lieu, trail easement from the west along
the abandoned rail corridor.
The developer is providing over 7 acres in P.O.A.
owned and maintained greenspace for the residents.
Approximately 6 acres of park land is anticipated to
be dedicated with the development of Falling
Waters at Stonebridge, located to the east. This
future park land is located within a half mile of the
Villas at Stonebridge.
PRAB Motion:
6. Park Land Dedication Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Project History:
Park Center Development was tabled at the February e PRAB meeting.
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
Park Center
112 Engineering
Zion Properties, LLC
South of Lake Fayetteville on Zion Road
NE
15 multi -family units
Approximately 8 acres
0.26 acres
$10,200
*Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval*
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Lake Fayetteville, Veteran's Memorial Park
Money in Lieu
Money in Lieu
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Estimated Annual Maintenance: No additional maintenance is anticipated.
Justification: The development is adjacent to existing park
property and trails.
This development is adjacent to Veteran's Park and provides an opportunity to create a
safer, more accessible entrance with the extension of Vantage Drive. Staff recommends
the connection and extension of Vantage Drive as conceptually shown on the drawing.
Additionally, the developer requests to use the required money in lieu dedication to
improve the new entry and existing drive into Veteran's Park. Park Staff requests to
rename Vantage Drive to Veterans Memorial Boulevard if the street is built as a public
street to the park.
PRAB Motion:
7. Park Land Dedication Carole Jones, Park Planner
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
Markham Hill Cottages
Northstar Engineering Consultants
Homestead Homes, LLC
North of Maine Street and west of Cross Avenue at
the end of Nettleship Street
SW
10 multi -family units and 16 single-family units
Approximately 2.37 acres
0.55 acres
$22,160
* Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval*
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Estimated Annual Maintenance:
Justification:
PRAB Motion:
Hotz Park is located within a one-half mile radius
Money in lieu
Money in lieu
N/A
The relatively small size is the primary reason for
the request of money in lieu of land. Site constraints
such as topography also restrict the possibility for
public park land.
8. Oakbrooke Park Land Dedication Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Project History:
The Oakbrooke development was first reviewed by PRAB on March 7, 2005 with 78
single family units. Additional land and units were added to development and the project
was reviewed by PRAB again in April with 102 single family units. Both times PRAB
recommended accepting money in lieu of land. At the time of Planning Commission
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approval, the average cost per unit was $23,125 and land requirement was determined at
.024 acres per single dwelling unit.
The City and the developer made a transaction in August 2006, leaving the developer
approximately 1.51 acres of banked land in the northwest quadrant. At this point in time,
the average cost per acre was raised to $40,000 and the land requirement remained at the
.024 acres per single family dwelling unit. The land requirement was not changed
because the U.S. Census determined that the number of persons living in a single family
dwelling was 2.4 people. The City's standard of the number of acres needed per 100
people remained at 10 acres per 1,000 population.
The developer is requesting to use the value of the 1.51 acres at $40,000 per acre
($60,400) of banked land to meet the park land dedication requirements for Oakbrooke.
"Ch. 166.03 (K) Park land dedication.
(1) Subdivision.
(f) Dedication ratios. Land shall be dedicated at a ratio of .024 acre of land for each single-family
dwelling unit and .017 acre of land for each multi -family dwelling unit.
(h) Dedication in excess. If a developer wishes to dedicate park land which exceeds the requirement
of this subsection, the developer shall make a written request to the Planning Commission who may
grant the developer a credit equivalent to said excess. Said credit shall be applied toward the
developer's obligation under this subsection for any subsequent development located in the same park
quadrant."
The ordinance, as referenced above in subsection (h) allows a developer to dedicate land
in excess for credit toward obligations in the same park quadrant. The developer's
request to use the value of the land requires a variance from the ordinance with regard to
banking land.
"Ch. 156.03 Development
Certain variances of the development regulations may be applied for as follows:
(B) Consideration by the City Council - park land dedication. Any variation in the land dedication
ratios or contribution formulas set forth in §166.03(K) shall be considered a variance and requires
approval of the City Council. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission after consultation
by the commission with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the City Council, upon
determination that enforcement of
§ 166.03(K) would cause unnecessary hardship, or that the problems or merits of the development
reflect unique circumstances, may grant a variance of the requirements, provided:
(1) Consistent with parks plan. Any dedication of land or contribution in lieu of land or combination
thereof shall adequately provide for the park and recreational needs of the proposed development and
be consistent
with the Fayetteville Parks Plan.
(2) Contributions of services, facilities, etc. If the developer proposes to contribute services, facilities,
or equipment in lieu of a cash contribution, such a contribution shall not be accepted by the city unless
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been consulted and provides a recommendation as to
the appropriateness and safety of such contribution."
As outlined above, the developer must submit a variance request to the City Council after
consulting with PRAB and Planning Commission.
Oakbrooke was broken into two phases for development, Phase I includes 68 single
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family units, Phase II includes 40 single family units. Oakbrooke Phase II has been filed
for final plat utilizing 0.96 acres of the 1.51 acres of banked land.
As stated in the developer's letter, Phase I cannot be filed until the remaining
requirement for 68 single family units has been met. The developer has 0.55 acres of
banked land remaining to be used toward the requirements of a development in the
northwest quadrant.
Banked land is calculated in acres, not the value of the land, to ensure that adequate
acreage is being dedicated to meet the needs of a development. The acreage ratio is
directly related population, and is a constant number set in place to adequately serve
residents of the community. If a developer was to bank the value of 8 acres of land
today, for instance, and requested to use that banked value 10 years from now, the value
could be much different, however, the acreage would not, and would still be providing
adequate recreational opportunity for the citizens.
Staff recommendation: The developer has 0.55 acres of banked land remaining to use
toward the requirement of Oakbrooke Phase I. The requirement for Phase I (68 single
family units) is 1.63 acres or $37,740. If the 0.55 acres is utilized, 1.08 acres or $24,975
must be dedicated to meet the remaining requirement.
1.63 acres — 0.55 acres = 1.08 acres
1.08 x $23,125 = $24,975
PRAB Motion:
9. Square Gardens Improvements Alison Jumper, Park Planner
10. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director
See attached ADEQ Report.
11. Other Business:
12. Adjournment:
Upcoming City Council Items & Park Events:
Youth Soccer Leagues: Games begin on March 1, 2008 at Lewis/Asbell
Park Rezoning of 42 parks containing 559 acres: March 4, 2008 City Council Meeting at
City Hall, 6 pm
Red Oak Park Stream Restoration Project Approval: March 18, 2008 City Council Meeting
at City Hall, 6 pm
Attachments:
PRAB Meeting Minutes: February 4'h, 2008
Park Land Dedication Letters and Maps (3)
Oakbrooke Variance Request
Hoover Memorial Proposal Request
Park Land Dedication Ordinance Fund Monthly Report
CIP Report
HMR Monthly Report
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FAYETTEVILLE
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Minutes February 4, 2008
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board was called to order by
Vice Chairman Jay Davidson at 5:30 p.m. on February 4, 2008 in Room 326 at the City
Administration Building located at 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Present:
Park and Recreation Advisory Board members Davidson, Biendara, Jones, Waite,
Mauritson, Hatfield, and Bitler were present; Colwell was absent. Park Staff Edmonston,
Coles, Wright, Thomas, Jones, Mihalevich and the audience were in attendance.
1. Approval of January 7t", 2008 PRAB Meeting Minutes:
Biendara asked the minutes to be amended. Under the Walnut Crossing Subdivision
Park Naming, it should say that Staff recommended the name Kessler Crossing
instead of Holland. Biendara said during the discussion that she was afraid the name
Kessler would be overused.
PRAB Motion:
Mauritson motioned to approve the minutes as amended. Jones seconded it.
Minutes approved 7-0-0 by voice vote.
2. Botanical Garden Annual Report: Walt Eilers, BGO Board
Member
Eilers gave the BGO monthly report.
Bitler asked about the lease agreement between the school district and the
Botanical Garden. He wanted to know how the land will be incorporated into the
lease.
Eilers said they are working on that now.
Edmonston said she would send the PRAB members a copy of the resolution with
the hand drawn map. She said that the school district leases approximately two
hundred acres, and BGO leases approximately one hundred acres. The lease will
be coming to PRAB soon.
Eilers said that Paige Mulhollan, the BGO Executive Director, is updating the
existing lease and contract. It will then be given to the City Attorney to review. It
then will be given to PRAB and the City Council.
Biendara asked how large the greenhouse was.
Eilers said twenty eight by thirty feet.
Eilers added that the board adopted a balanced budget. The board committed to
give or get $90,000. The current lease is based on 5,000 paid visitors. BGO is
anticipating 30,000 paid visitors in 2008. The membership is projected to be
15,000 members.
Davidson asked if the balanced budget was based on 5,000 visitors.
Eilers said that it was based on the anticipated income from the projected 30,000
visitors expected in 2008. He said the operating expenses are not made on
visitors, but on contributions, memberships, etc.
3. Trails Update: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator
Mihalevich discussed the trail at the Botanical Garden. He said the natural and
paved trails would share approximately 600' to 700' of trail.
Bitler said he was concerned about the shared trails. He thought they would be
kept separate.
Mihalevich said that most of the trail areas are separate. He may be able to keep
them separate, but they would be close together.
Edmonston said that in the shared area, there may be a boardwalk, because the
ground may be mushy.
Hatfield commented that a southern loop would be a good option.
Bitter said that the trail should be on the perimeter; otherwise it may disturb the
wildlife.
Biendara said she was also concerned about the wildlife.
Bitter asked if the City had access to a naturalist.
Edmonston said Kevin Bennoch was used. He walked the trail and made changes
to our plans.
Bitter asked why the trail shifted to the west.
Coles said that it was a good route to get visuals of the lake, and to avoid hills.
Bitter said he would like public input.
Edmonston said that a trail was moved so it wouldn't be so close to the BGO
activities.
Eilers said that action made the area more secure.
Mihalevich said that a parking lot was being built, and BGO was going to
landscape it.
Bitler asked if it would have a bioswale.
Mihalevich said yes.
Davidson asked when the parking lot would be completed.
Mihalevich said probably in the next month or two.
Bitler asked if there was grant money for the parking lot.
Mihalevich said not really.
Mihalevich then had a slide show of several trails, with before pictures and how
they look now or will look in the future.
4. PRAB term limits: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director
Throughout the years, PRAB has discussed the short term limit of 2 years for the
board.
Park Staff Recommendation: PRAB to have 3 year terms instead of 2 year.
Mauritson said three years is a good number. He wanted to know how the term
limit change would be enacted.
Edmonston said the City Attorney would have to review it and the City Council
would have to approve it.
Davidson asked if anyone saw it as a deterrent.
Mauritson said the new term limit makes sense.
Waite said it was a good idea also. He said there is a lot of new information to
assimilate when a person is a new board member.
PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to approve the three year terms. Biendara
seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote.
5. Sidewalk and Trails Committee Representative from PRAB: Connie
Edmonston
This committee meets on the second Wednesday of odd numbered months at 5:30
p.m. in Room 326 of the City Administration Building.
Bitler said he was currently on this board. He would like someone else to take the
spot. The board meets every two months, and sometimes his work schedule
doesn't allow him to make the meeting. He said it is a great board to be a member
of.
Waite said he loves trails, and is interested in being on the board, but since he is a
new PRAB board member, he's afraid he doesn't know enough yet.
Mauritson commented that he has served on this board before and liked it.
Biendara said she was interested in serving on the board.
Since both Biendara and Waite expressed interest, a coin was flipped. Biendara
called heads, and heads it was. Biendara will serve on the committee.
PRAB Motion: Mauritson motioned to approve Biendara to serve on the
committee. Hatfield seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote.
6. BGSO Representative from PRAB: Connie Edmonston
The lease with BGSO states there is to be a representative from PRAB, PRAB
Staff (Gloria McIntosh) and a City Selected position (Walt Eilers). This board
meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.
Mauritson said that it was a great idea to have Eilers come to the PRAB meetings
to make a monthly report.
Eilers said that there definitely would be a monthly report.
Bitter said it would be a good way to get information.
Davidson asked if PRAB needed to make a recommendation to the City Council.
Edmonston said that if PRAB wants a monthly report, that requirement will be
added put in the lease.
Biendara asked if PRAB needed to ask for volunteers for the February 19th and
March 18th meeting.
Bitter said he would like to volunteer Colwell for the February meeting, since he
was the volunteer for the December meeting, and it got canceled.
Davidson said that would be good, although Colwell is absent from this meeting.
Hatfield volunteered to be the representative for the March meeting.
PRAB Motion: No vote was taken, because the BGO lease is up for renewal. The
requirement for a PRAB member to be present at the BGO meetings may be removed
and a monthly report be given to PRAB. Colwell will attend the February meeting
and Hatfield will attend the March meeting.
7. Park Land Dedication Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Proiect History:
This project was presented to PRAB on 04/03/06 with 215 single family units and
50 multi -family units proposed. PRAB made a recommendation of accepting
money in lieu of land.
The current project proposes 169 single family units and 153 multi -family units.
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
The Villas at Stonebridge
Appian Centre for Design
Nock/Broyles Land Development
South of Hwy. 16 East, east of Goff Farm
Road
SE
169 single family units, 153 multi -family
units
Approximately 53 acres
6.7 acres
$266,280
* Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval*
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Estimated Annual Maintenance:
Justification:
None within a one half mile radius
Money in lieu, trail easement from the west
along the abandoned rail corridor.
The developer is providing over 7 acres in
P.O.A. owned and maintained greenspace
for the residents. Approximately 6 acres of
park land is anticipated to be dedicated with
the development of Falling Waters at
Stonebridge, located to the east. This future
park land is located within a half mile of the
Villas at Stonebridge.
Bitler asked if this was in the SE quadrant.
Edmonston said that the developer has changed many items since presenting this
request to PRAB in 2006.
Mauritson asked if a representative was present.
Jones said no.
Hitler asked what Staff liked about this request.
Edmonston said the greenspace was always welcome.
Mauritson asked where the retention pond was located.
Mihalevich said it was located
ponds at the golf course.
ght at the rail. He said they were expanding the
Mauritson said he would like to interact with the developer. He would like to
table this request.
PRAB Motion: Hatfield motioned to table until the March meeting. Mauritson
seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote.
8. Park Land Dedication
Development Name:
Engineer:
Owner:
Location:
Park District:
Units:
Total Acres:
Land Dedication Requirement:
Money in Lieu Requirement
Alison Jumper, Park Planner
Park Center
H2 Engineering
Zion Properties, LLC
South of Lake Fayetteville on Zion Road
NE
15 multi -family units
Approximately 8 acres
0.26 acres
$10,200
*Final fees to be determined at Planning Commission approval*
Existing Parks:
Developer's Request:
Staff Recommendation:
Estimated Annual Maintenance:
Justification:
Lake Fayetteville, Veteran's Memorial Park
Money in Lieu
Money in Lieu
No additional maintenance is anticipated.
The development is adjacent to existing park
property and trails.
The developer is requesting to exchange the land serving as the existing drive into
Veteran's Memorial Park for land to the east, through the development aligning,
with Vantage Drive to create a safer crossing for pedestrians and trail users. The
land exchange would have to be approved by Water and Sewer, City Council, and
the Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. Any City property bought, sold
or traded must be approved by City Council. Lake Fayetteville property is held by
the Water and Sewer Division and is also in a boundary designated by the
Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Grant Program as a requirement of utilizing grant
funds for improvements made on the property.
Additionally, the developer will be directing storm water runoff from the
development into the lake. Staff has been working with the developers and the
Engineering division to accommodate the drainage. The developer has agreed to
install erosion control measures as determined by Engineering and Park staff and
will enter into a maintenance agreement for the swale carrying the runoff.
Two representatives were there -Steve Miller and Jeremy Thompson.
Davidson asked if there was any concern about diminishing the park entrance.
Miller said that the street was safer to the south because it was a natural valley.
He thought maybe a sign could be put south to point to the park. A gate or
something similar could be put on the north property line.
Edmonston replied that approval would have to be obtained from AR Parks and
Tourism and Water/Sewer for moving the boundaries.
Thompson said he had not heard from David Jurgens. He said as far as the
parking, it was recommended for parallel parking, but that is an issue that has to
be resolved. The applicants asked for a parking lot at the entrance to the park.
Planning wanted a public street access into the park.
Mauritson agreed that a connection with Vantage would be good for the
developer. His concerns are that drivers can't see around the trees. He would like
a prominent entrance. His other concern was that there would be problems with
cars trying to park. It wouldn't be safe until a stoplight was installed. He doesn't
want natural parkland traded for a street.
Wright said his concern was that when cars pulled into the park, their headlights
would go right into the volleyball court. Also, the volleyball players bring their
kids. Bringing cars into the entrance isn't safe for the kids.
Edmonston said that if this change happens, parents have to know that they can't
allow their children to play in this area anymore.
Waite added that funneling unnecessary traffic into the park would not be a good
situation.
Hatfield asked whose approval would be needed to have an access road.
Jeremy Pate from Planning said that Planning and the City Council would have to
approve.
Mauritson commented that the development was in front of the park.
Bitler asked if we could table this request.
Edmonston said that might be good.
Bitler said that he wouldn't mind approving the money in lieu, but the design
issues are a problem. The drainage is also an issue.
Jones said the Engineering staff looked at the drainage. It would be allowed to
drain naturally.
Thompson added that curb and gutters will be installed only where needed.
Drainage will be caught in drainage boxes that will have a filtering system. If the
filtering system was in the street, the City would take care of it. If possible, the
drainage will be allowed to go through a natural ravine. If erosion improvements
are necessary, they would be done.
Mauritson asked about the antiflow increase.
Thompson replied it was ten cubic feet.
Miller said that the developer was also part owner of the development. They
would take care of maintaining the filtering units.
Bitler said maybe PRAB could accept the money in lieu and handle the other
issues as they come up.
Mauritson said he was not comfortable voting on it.
Edmonston asked Pate if accepting the money in lieu would help.
Mauritson asked if it would help the developer out by accepting the money in
lieu.
Bitler asked if they would only be approving the money in lieu, but not the other
issues, such as drainage.
Miller said maybe they could build a retention pond. The water in the NE corner
drains more naturally. He asked that the board either approve or disapprove the
request. If it was disapproved, they would go back to looking at the design. They
need to proceed with the development.
Biendara said she would like to table the money in lieu.
Davidson said multiple decisions need to be made.
Pate said to vote with what info you have right now.
Miller said he wanted us to accept the money in lieu or deny it. They will back off
from the park if necessary.
Davidson said the way he saw it, there are three issues to be considered. The first
is the drainage issue. The second is the money in lieu, and third is the planned
use.
PRAB Motion: Bitler motioned to table the request for a month. Biendara
seconded it. Motion pass 7-0-0 by voice vote.
9. Regional Park Update: Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director
Edmonston said February 19, 2008 the Regional Park is going to the City
Council for PDZ.
Bitler asked how long would that take.
Edmonston said everything should be voted on in one motion.
10. Other Business:
Davidson said that a special meeting needed to be set up for Lake Fayetteville
Veterans Park to make some decisions.
Edmonston said she would email possible dates.
11. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
friends of
February 27, 2008
Parksand Recreation Advisory Board
City of Fayetteville
Dear Board Members:
AMA -
We, the Friendsof Maureen, propose to install a piece of Seve Hoover's
artwork in the City of Fayetteville, asa dedication to the livesof the late
Steve, Sharon, Paul and Maureen Hoover. the Hoover Family were victims
ofa tragic car accident last summer in Mexico. Maureen wasthe
Directorof Upward Bound Math and Science in ouroffice, aswell asa
friend, colleague, and mentor. Each memberof the family wasa
valuable and irreplaceable part of the community, and in their memory it
isourwish to have thisartwork placed in Fayetteville to celebrate the
Hoovers' spirit and contributionsto the city.
the Office of Pre -College Programshasrecently adopted Frisco Trail as
part of the city'sAdopt-A-Trail Program, and did so being inspired by
Maureen'spassion for environmental issues. Aspart of the adoption, our
department will clean and maintain a section of Tanglewood Branch, as
well asthe trail that runsalong side it. lhisisan area where our Math and
Science students have previously studied stream ecology during their
summer programming. the sitesthat we have proposed forthe sculpture
run along the trail area we have adopted.
lhe Estate of the Hoover Family hasgenerously donated a piece of
Steve'sartworkthat isbeing refurbished and powder coated back to its
original color (orange). lhe artwork will also be accompanied by a
plaque in celebration of the livesof the Hoover Family. Attached you will
find imagesofthe sculpture and picturesofthe proposed placement
sites.
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January 30, 2008
Alison Jumper
City of Fayetteville, Parks and Recreation
113 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
RE: The City of Fayetteville Park Submittal
Alison,
This letter is concerning the City of Fayetteville park land requirements for The Villas at
Stonebridge. At this time the owner proposes money in lieu of park land dedication for the entire
development.
If you need any more information please feel free to call me
Thank you,
sib
Todd Jac.. s
Director of Design
Appian Centre for Design, Inc.
217 E. Dickson St., Suite 104
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 442-1444
Fax: 442-1350
Steve Aust
Chief Operating Officer
Nock Investments
217 E. Dickson Street; Suite 204
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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February 22, 2008
City of Fayetteville
Parks and Recreation Board
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
RE: PARK CENTER
Dear Board Members:
Please consider this correspondence as an official request to pay money in lieu of land dedication to the
parks department as it relates to the referenced project. The 8.53 acre property is located on the north side
of Zion Rd, centered on the intersection of Zion Rd. and Vantage Dr. Veterans Park is directly north of
this property and the Veterans Park entrance drive off of Zion Rd. runs down this project's west property
line. We are proposing a PZD for this property, consisting of 100,000 SF of office and retail space with
approximately 15 residential condominium units. At a rate of $960 per lot (or residential unit), the total
money -in -lieu contribution would be $14,400.
One of the main goals of this PZD is to provide a development that is more of an extension of the park
than a development adjacent to a park. In that spirit, we would like to propose a new entrance to the park
which would run through the center of our development. We propose that we place the main entrance
into our development at the intersection of Zion and Vantage. We would then extend that entrance drive
north through our property and connect to Veterans Park. We intend to give this street to the city as a
public street. We feel that this is a good situation for all parties involved, giving the Parks Department a
better access road to their park, providing a much safer situation for bikers, walkers, and runners trying to
access the park, and giving this development more opportunity to make it feel like it is part of the park.
We are very excited about this project and the potential benefits for both the park and our development as
we work together to enhance the area. Thank you for your consideration in these matters.
Respectfully,
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Roger Boskus
Managing Partner
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February 26, 2008
Ms. Carol Jones, PE
Parks Planner
City of Fayetteville
1455 S. Happy Hollow Road
Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Re: Concept Plan
Markham Hill Cottages
Lots 16-18 & 28-39, Block 1, West End Subdivision
Maine Street & Cross Avenue
NEC Project No. 567-001
Dear Ms. Jones:
Homestead Homes, LLC is proposing a Planned Zoning District (R-PZD) known as Markham Hill
Cottages located along the north side of Maine Street and the west side of Cross Avenue in Fayetteville,
Arkansas. The following lists facts regarding the project and the Developer's intent to request a fee in lieu
of park land dedication:
1. The project consists of lots 16-18, 28-39, Block 1, West End Subdivision and contains 2.37
acres.
2. The property is currently zoned RMF -24 (Residential Multi -Family 24 units per acre) which allows
a density of 24 units to the acre according to the ordinance.
3. The proposal is to rezone the property to R-PZD (Planned Residential Zoning District).
4. The development team shall consist of the following:
• Robert Sharp, Architect, Inc. — Architect — Contact — Kristen Knight — (479) 442-0229
• Northstar Engineering Consultants, Inc. — Civil Engineer — Shawki AI-Madhoun, PE
(479) 271-0906
• Homestead Homes, LLC — Developer — Trey Trumbo — (479) 927-9925
5. The completed project shall preserve 30% of the existing tree canopy as required by ordinance.
6. Mr. David Seay, a certified arborist, will be certifying the species and health of all significant trees
onsite.
7. There are 26 cottages proposed at this time.
8. Based on the proposed unit count of 26 units and the majority of the units being multi -family
(majority of lots have more than one unit on them, the total park fee shall be $680/unit X 10 units
+ $960/unit X 16 units = $22,160.00.
Ms. Carol Jones, PE
Parks Planner
City of Fayetteville
February 28, 2008
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Please let us know If the request for fee in lieu of park land dedication meets the Parks Board approval.
Please give me a call at (479) 927-9925 if you have any questions or comments.
Best Regards,
Homestead Homes, LLC
Attachments: Concept Plan
Existing Site Boundary and Topographic Survey
Cc: Homestead Homes, LLC, Developer
Ms. Kristen Knight, Robert Sharp, Architect, Inc.
File 567-001
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February 26, 2008
Connie Edmonston
City of Fayetteville Parks and Recreation
3155 N. College, Suite 201
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Mrs. Connie,
After speaking with Gary Dumas about our recent disagreement over my banked parkland and
the value thereof, it has become apparent that my trade agreement will need to go back before
the city council for further interpretation as to the intent of the trade.
In 2006, the City of Fayetteville and I entered into an agreement whereby I conveyed 7.39 acres
of property to Parks for the Scull Creek trail; and the City conveyed unto me particular
considerations that would benefit my development along Joyce Boulevard. Via the trade, I banked
1.51 acres of parkland credit to be used at my disposal.
Documents clearly illustrate that the trade agreement was based on "values" of land, or "price per
acre". The trade which yielded just over 1.5 acres of banked parkland was valued at the current
acreage price of $40,000 per acre, for a total value of $60,400.00. When attempting to withdraw
$59,960.00 of the amount for parks fees upon final plat of Oakbrooke, I was denied the
appropriate value on the basis that only land can be banked, not the value of that land. I maintain
that it was not disclosed that only "land area" can be banked, and that the value of that land
(again, on which the trade with the city was based) could potentially become a moving target.
Parks fees in lieu for Oakbrooke project were calculated and approved prior to the increase in the
per -acre value of parkland, or approximately $23,150 per acre. With 108 single family homes, the
land dedication for Oakbrooke would be 2.59 acres if indeed land were to be dedicated; which the
Parks Board and subsequently the City Council chose to accept fees, not land.
Per the above, one can fairly easily calculate where the dilemma lies. I have 1.51 acres banked at
a total trade value of $60,400. The fees in lieu for Oakbrooke total $59,960. Therefore, one would
think I have enough banked credit to cover all Oakbrooke fees and have a few bucks to spare.
However, I've now been advised that this isn't the case due to the provisions of the UDC.
As per Chapter 166.03 (K) Park land dedication.
(1) Subdivision.
(f) Dedication ratios. Land shall be dedicated at a ratio of .024 acre of land for each
single-family dwelling unit.
(h) Dedication in excess. If a developer wishes to dedicate park land which exceeds the
requirement of this subsection, the developer shall make a written request to the
Planning Commission who may grant the developer a credit equivalent to said excess.
Said credit shall be applied toward the developer's obligation under this subsection for
any subsequent development located in the same park quadrant.
Subsection "h" refers to the allowance I have to "bank" parkland for developments within the
same park quadrant. Because the UDC only allows banking of 'land', not banking a 'valuation' of
land, I have been advised a variance request is necessary.
Under the former 'value' of parkland acreage, I would be required to dedicate 2.59 acres, or 1.08
acres more than I have credit; ASSUMING land were to be dedicated as opposed to fees in lieu.
This is problematic. On one hand, land dedication for Oakbrooke was calculated at .024 acres per
SF home, or at $23,150 per acre. Via the trade agreement, land value was considered at $40,000
per acre, which in turn yielded a 1.51 -acre bank. Yet after the trade with the city had been
consummated, upon attempting to utilize the bank, the only consideration is land area (acreage)
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banked without regard to the value at which the 1.51 acres was banked. As written, due to the
language of the ordinance, only acreage of land may be banked, and not necessarily the value of
that land. I do understand this was an unforeseen circumstance, but not considering the value
and to only consider the geographical size of banked land seems to be an oversight within the
provisions of the ordinance.
Therefore, until such time the ordinance can be reviewed and possibly amended, it is my
understanding that the City Council must review the intent of the trade agreement and grant me a
waiver so that I might receive the actual benefit of the trade agreement.
As per Chapter 156.03 Development
Certain variances of the development regulations may be applied for as follows:
(B) Consideration by the City Council — park land dedication. Any variation in the land dedication
ratios or contribution formulas set forth in §166.03(K) shall be considered a variance and requires
approval of the City Council. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission after
consultation by the commission with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the City Council,
upon determination that enforcement of §166.03(K) would cause unnecessary hardship, or that
the problems or merits of the development reflect unique circumstances, may grant a variance of
the requirements, provided:
(1) Consistent with parks plan. Any dedication of land or contribution in lieu of land or
combination thereof shall adequately provide for the park and recreational needs of the
proposed development and be consistent with the Fayetteville Parks Plan.
(2) Contributions of services, facilities, etc. If the developer proposes to contribute
services, facilities, or equipment in lieu of a cash contribution, such a contribution shall
not be accepted by the city unless the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has been
consulted and provides a recommendation as to the appropriateness and safety of such
contribution."
I feel it is appropriate that the Parks Board and City Council grant me the entire benefit of my
trade with the City of Fayetteville. This request is consistent with 156.03 (1) above, as I feel
assured that Parks and the City both will find that allowing the full value of $40,000 per acre as
reflected in the trade agreement is not only fair, but in keeping with current standard protocol. As
per 156.03 (2) above, the city received the full benefit of a 7.39 acre park AND trail corridor they
would have otherwise most likely had to purchase, nearing $300,000.00, as described via the
discussions and written proposal made to the Council, from which the trade was ultimately made.
With the above, I am hereby requesting a variance of Chapter 166.03, Park Land Dedication. I
can not/will not be granted final plat for all of Oakbrooke until this matter is resolved, as all parks
fees must be paid prior to final plat. Further, this single outstanding issue is creating a great
amount of unwarranted expense against the Oakbrooke project. I respectfully request that this
matter be placed on the next Parks Board agenda so that it may be heard by City Council as
soon as possible; so I may get Oakbrooke final platted in full.
This Please notify me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
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