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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-13 - AGENDA REPORTS - PARK SITE DEDICATION PROCESS (2)i AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by /x NEW BUSINESS DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 1990 SUBJECT: PARK SITE DEDICATION REVIEW PROCESS DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION_� BACKGROUND Jeff Kolin This item is on the City Council agenda to provide an opportunity for the City Council to give staff direction on the park site dedication review process. The City Council initially reviewed a report from the Community Development Department, at its December, 1989 meeting which addressed several alternatives for the review of potential park sites. The City Council requested that staff obtain input from the Parks and Recreation Commission prior to considering the alternatives. The Parks and Recreation Commission, at its January 22, 1990 meeting, reviewed the various alternatives presented for park site dedication review. The Parks and Recreation Commission felt that the method outlined below which incorporates Staff Review with input to Parks and Recreation Commission, and final recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission to the Planning Commission, was the best alternative. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that any significant changes to proposed park sites by the Planning Commission after Parks and Recreation Commission action should be returned to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review. The staff of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission are recommending that the process outlined below be used for the review of potential park sites, which will be granted Quimby credit. Step 1: Establish a set of guidelines for park dedication for sites which will be granted Quimby Public Park Credit. Step 2: Staff review of proposed park sites, using the guidelines established by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council at the Development Review Committee level. Step 3: Presentation of park sites, which have met all minimum conditions for dedication, to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and comment. Step 4: Transmittal of recommendations of Parks and Recreation Commission and Parks and Recreation staff to Planning Commission for review and inclusion in the Planning Commission's project deliberations. Agenda Item: —a� Stet/ 5: Review of significant changes in park sites made by the Planning Commission by the Parks and Recreation Department staff and Parks and Recreation Commission. The steps outlined above would also conform to the Development Review process adopted by other operating departments of the City, including the Community Development Department, Sheriff's Department, Fire Department and Public Works Department. Developers processing projects through the City appreciate the opportunity to meet with staff on an informal basis to discuss the merits of their projects prior -to their consideration before the Commission. The process outlined above allows the developer to design the project to meet the standards previously adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council. A park site which is proposed, which does not meet the minimum conditions for dedication, would be rejected at the Development Review Committee level. The Guidelines for Park Dedication are attached for the City Council's review. The conditions are designed to provide active, usable park land, which will meet the long-term objectives of the City to develop a flexible and effective park system for its residents. The conditions for dedication would be used as a basis for materials to be included in the City's General Plan. The Guidelines for Park Dedication, as well as the process for review of proposed park sites, were discussed at length at the Parks and Recreation Commission at their January 22, 1990 meeting, and received a unanimous vote of approval. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed park site review process and Guidelines for Park Dedication. ATTACHMENTS Guidelines for Park Dedication H • Guidelines for Park Dedication 0 1. Proposed site to have a minimum usable area of 5 acres. 2. Land shape and configuration to permit active recreation, as determined by the City. 3. Street frontage with adequate parking should be provided to permit accessibility and to aid in security and protection against vandalism, as determined by the City. 4. Infrastructure provided to the site by developer to include power, sewer, water, gas line, cable T.V., telephone, storm drains, etc. 5. Park site grade must be 3% or less to qualify, as determined by City. 6. Park must be in an acceptable location; the service area should not be divided by natural or artificial barriers (e.g., freeways, railroads, commercial or industrial use, flood control channels, or utility easement). 7. The neighborhood environment must allow active recreation, as determined by the City. 8. Relationship of park location to other existing or proposed parks - there must be need for a park in the area, as determined by the City. 9. Safety factor - must be a safe area for park use, e.g., site should not be in or near flood plain, rock slide area, toxic chemicals, traffic and other natural barriers, as determined by City. 10. Developer to provide right of way and street improvements to the park site - e.g., driveway, curb, gutter, sidewalk, etc. 11. Park to be geographically situated so that it is convenient and accessible to the neighborhood which it serves. 12. Wherever possible, neighborhood parks should be located adjacent to schools. 13. Wherever possible, the park must be linked to the City-wide trail system. 14. Developer are encouraged in tract planning to place street lights adjacent to park sites wherever practical. 15. Developer shall install a six-foot block, brick wall or wrought -iron fence between park and homes siding or backing on park. Wall or fence shall conform to City standards. 16. The proposed park must adhere to the City's General Plan.