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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes September 8. 1999 Page 2 . 9.A. Land Use Cases 1 . Prooosed Cluster Subdivision - Marlv Glines Steve Wensman, Planner, briefly explained the concept plan proposed by Mr. Glines for a clustered subdivision of 31 lots (Windsor Park) located west of County Road No. 1 and south of County Road No. 33. Approximately 52 percent of the property will be dedicated open space with a centrally located park and a separate community garden area. Mr. Wensman noted that Mr. Glines has recently received approval for a clustered subdivision in Baldwin Township, Sherburne County. Mr. Glines stated.that the community gardens will be privately owned by the homeowners' association and a well will be installed for watering. He noted that the proposed park is wooded and the rest of the property is rolling terrain with no wetlands. Mr. Glines felt the park dedication and trail requirements would be fulfilled by the dedication of the park land and installation $60,000 worth of sidewalk. . Commissioner Olson expressed concern that the park would be relatively isolated and only used by the residents of the development. Mr. Glines stated that trails could be brought in from County Road No. 1 to provide access to the park. Mr. Wensman explained that if adjacent properties were developed under the proposed cluster ordinance, parks could be included and linked to this park. Commissioner Dana Anderson asked who would own the park if the city determined there was not a need for the property. Mr. Glines stated that the park would then be owned and maintained by the homeowners' association. Commissioner Anderson stated that no area park is identified in the Master Park Plan for this area. He felt the proposed park was small and isolated, unless it was clearly connected to Country Road No. 1 or the community gardens. Mr. Glines stated he would not be opposed to providing a corridor of green open space from County Road No. 1 to the park. Commissioner Kuester expressed his support for the concept plan. Mr. Glines spoke regarding urban sprawl and the reluctance of developers to undertake clustered developments because of the risks. He felt that some provisions for parks in clustered developments may need to be made in the overall park plan. Michele McPherson stated that the Park and Recreation Commission will begin reviewing the Master Park Plan for possible revision in the near future and could take this issue up during that discussion. Commissioner Dana Anderson expressed concern that the amount of public open space is not adequate for an area wide park. .