HomeMy WebLinkAbout105-93 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 105-93
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF DAVIS PARK AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the Mayor and Council hereby approves the Master Plan for the
development of Davis Park as recommended by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. A copy
of the plan is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of October , 1993.
APPROVED:
By:
ATTEST:
By: Jars_ I.
Sherry L! Thomas, City Clerk
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were used to fund this project. A preliminary design was presented
to the public at the November 8, 1990 meeting held at Asbell
Elementary School. On December 3, 1990, the proposed concept plan
of Davis Park was presented at a public meeting held at City Hall.
Minor revisions were made to the plan and it was approved by the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
In view of the rapid growth of homes in the subdivision, an
additional public meeting was held on April 26, 1993 to solicit the
new resident's opinion. Twenty-seven people attended the meeting.
There were concerns about the drainage problems created by the
development within the park. Trails and park lights were also
addressed. (See Public Meeting Minutes.)
Davis Park Plan
The 9.2 acre neighborhood park is located in the northwest
park district. The park is separated into two areas by an easement
which crosses the site from northwest to southeast. The easement
includes a sewer line, along the route of an old road. In the
northwest corner of the park (Area 1) is a low, wet area that
drains poorly. Because of the drainage problem created from the
sewer line, Northwest Engineers were hired to design a grading and
storm drainage improvement plan for the park. Once again, Green
Space funds were utilized.
The existing pond will be eliminated. It was determined by
the engineer, landscape architect and city staff that the pond
would be a maintenance and a liability problem. Additionally, it
would be very expensive to reroute the drainage to fill the pond.
The park design of the park reflects the separation of the
open play areas and recreation facilities in the eastern half of
the park (Area 2), and minimal development and enhancement of the
natural setting in the western half (Area 1). Park facilities will
include a playground area, picnic shelter, picnic tables, grills,
sand volleyball court, basketball court, an open play area, and
hiking trails throughout the park.
The large open play area dominates the center of the park.
Several sidewalk entrances are provided from the future street
along the east edge, as well as entry points from future
development to the south and existing homes to the north. Parking
is provided along the street (which is part of the park property)
and with additional off-street spaces. Accent trees and low
flowering shrubs were designed to highlight the main entries and
the large central lawn. Sidewalks connect the active use areas,
while paths will allow access to the natural area. Low rock walls
are used throughout the park to lend a native character to the park
and provide built-in seating.
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To date, $11,800 has been spent from the Green Space Fund for
the plans and bid documents of Davis Park. The City paid half of
the construction of Cornell Street, as an easement from Salem Road
to the park, in 1992 for $10,933.
The Park will be developed in phases. Phase I will include
correcting the drainage, filling in the existing pond, grading, and
seeding/fertilizing/mulching. Phase II will include developing the
park entrances, playground area, picnic areas, basketball court,
and sand volleyball court. Phase III will conclude with the
parking lot, hiking trails, and developing the turf for the open
play area. Estimated costs for development of the park are as
follows:
Construction:
Sidewalks: $46,812
Basketball Court: $13,000
Asphalt Parking Lot: $13,000
Main Pavilion: $22,000
Nature Area Pavilion: $ 6,875
Masonry for Rock Area: $18,757
Playground Area: $14,860
Volleyball Court: $ 2,000
Grading & Site
Construction: $ 2,090
6 Picnic Tables w/pads $ 7,200
Plants:
(Trees, Shrubs, Grass)
Materials:
(Topsoil & Ballards)
Contingency (15%)
TOTAL COST:
The CIP plan include:
$146,594
$ 77,990
$ 12,256
S 21.989
$258,829
Anticipated time frame for total park development is ten
years. The proposed CIP includes $36,000 in 1993 for the street
and correction of the drainage; $22,100 in 1994 for
playground/picnic facilities; and $41,700 in 1996 for additional
park development. Parks Staff and the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board request the City Council's approval of the submitted
master plan for the development of Davis Park.
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