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The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action To Parks and Recreation Commission Item Number 5.1 Agenda Section Action Item Meeting Date May 9, 2018 Prepared by Steve Benoit, Recreation Manager Item Description <br />Park Dedication - Barrett Estates <br />Reviewed by <br />Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner <br />Reviewed by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Recommend, by motion, park dedication for the plat of Barrett Estates be paid for 2 dwelling units at the <br />rate applicable when the subdivision is released for recording. (This will be $2,851.86 at the 2018 low <br />density rate) <br /> <br />After the park dedication motion has been acted on, provide staff with input on the conceptual <br />connection in the vicinity of 196th Avenue. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />The subject property is south of 196th Avenue along the Queen Street alignment. The proposed plat will <br />consist of three lots 2.41 acres in size. One of the lots (Lot 2) will contain the existing house and the <br />other two will be new developable lots. These are the two lots eligible for park dedication. The applicant <br />received variances for lot sizes and lot widths. <br /> <br />There is a wetland complex covering most of the northern portion of the subject property and directly <br />west/northwest of the cul-de-sac of 196th Avenue. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />The Neighborhood Parks Service Area text in Chapter 5 of the master plan states, recreation facilities should <br />be developed when 300 or more households within cluster developments or on lots less than 2 acres are located within 1.5 <br />miles of the park. The subject property does not meet this criteria, therefore staff recommends dedication <br />be paid in the form of cash. <br /> <br />Master Trail Plan <br />The Master Trail Plan shows a conceptual connection in the vicinity of 196th Avenue connecting Lander <br />Street with the 180 undeveloped acres to the west. Due to the location of wetlands, future driveways, <br />and fewer properties to be affected, city staff has determined a future trail would be best suited to go <br />around the northern side of wetland complex that impacts the subject parcel. Staff would like input from <br />the Parks and Recreation Commission on this. Staff will continue work with the applicant on any <br />possible trail connections on the subject property. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />None