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Staff recommends the commission evaluate this area and determine if the additional land and configuration meets the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. An exhibit is included,with various ballfields, showing the scale of the proposed park area. This exhibit is not intended to be a proposed design. Park Dedication In determining if the proposed land is suitable for dedication, Section 30-327 needs to be referred to, which states: (h) Criteria for determining suitability of land. The suitability of land proposed to be dedicated for park and recreational purposes shall be determined by reference to the following criteria: (1) Whether the land is reasonably located and suited for its intended use. Staff believes it is. (2) Whether the land has frontage on public or private roads as determined by the city. Staff questions if adequate parking will be available, as proposed, for a park that will eventually be 8-10 acres in size? (3) Si<e, shape, topography,geology, hydrology, tree cover, access, and location. Unless specific park uses are identified,irregular shaped parcels can be difficult to plan for. How will this proposed parcel, the anticipated park parcel to the east and the anticipated park parcel to the south work together topographically?Does the additional land meet the Parks and Recreation Master Plan? (4) Consistency with the goals and objectives of the master park and recreation plan. Staff believes it is. Powerline Corridor The Parks &Recreation Commission made a recommendation at their February 10,2016 meeting to accept park dedication in the form of both land and cash, not including land beneath power lines. Since this meeting,the applicant stated to staff the commission only reviewed and commented on the Miske Proposal and not a merged corridor. Staff told the applicant when the Miske Proposal (corridor)was reviewed,it was understood that the corridor would extend to Ivanhoe Street,if not beyond,and would not dead end in the back of future residential lots. The applicant now believes,with this fourth addition actually touching the public realm of Ivanhoe Street,is a more fair discussion can be had to review what percentage of the corridor is fair for consideration as a linear park. Staff anticipates the use of a powerline corridor to be limited as no structures or trees can be placed under them. The applicant has suggested that a trail,bird watching,and sledding can occur under the powerline. It was questioned at the February 10,2016 meeting if park dedication credit can be given to the installation of trials. Section 30-327 states: j') Credit for construction of recreational facilities. Park dedication credit shall not be granted for the construction of recreational facilities unless specifically approved by the city council. The submission for review by staff and the park and recreation commission shall include an estimate of installation costs, equipment specifications and a site plan. The park and recreation commission shall review such improvements for appropriateness with the park and trail master plan. The applicant would like to not have a resolution other than the power line corridor should be examined for the fair value to both. Due to the number and size of wetlands in the area,the surrounding developed land, and a park corridor is not identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff recommends that property beneath the power lines not be counted towards park dedication. However, staff does agree N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2016\07-13-16 PRC Packet\12.1\12.1 sr.docx