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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 10,2001 Page 3 . 9.B.1. Fox Haven, Case No P 01-01 Michele McPherson reviewed the request by Dynamics Design and Land Company and Thomas Hartman for preliminary plat approval of Fox Haven, a 21- lot single family residential development. The property is 24.3 acres in size and is located north of 185th Avenue, between the Joplin and Naples Street alignments. Ms. McPherson reviewed the amenities proposed for this development, which include a private sidewalk around the interior road, location of the storm water retention pond in the center of the looped road, and boat slips available to the residents located on Outlot D. Staff recommends cash dedication, due to the close proximity of Riverplace Park, and the possibility of additional land being available in the future which is adjacent to this park. Commissioner Huberty asked if the plat includes the islands to the north. Ms. McPherson stated that these islands will be retained by Mr. Hartman as part the lot on which his existing home is located. Commissioner Reitsma questioned if Outlot D will have an access to the river. Jim Brown, representing Dynamics Design and Land Co., explained that Outlot D will be privately owned and maintained by the Homeowner's Association. The Association will be allowed six boat slips, per the DNR Shoreline Ordinance and offered to the first six homeowner's who wish to purchase them. All the residents of Fox Haven will have access to Outlot D as a recreational area. . Commissioner Huberty as if there would be a trail on 185th. Ms. McPherson stated that there would be a sidewalk on the south side of 185th and one on the west side of Joplin. Jim Brown of Dynamics stated that the sidewalks could be used by the public if they are constructed in the right-of-way. Since the lots average 25,000 square feet in size, a park was not needed for this development, and also since the residents would have use of Outlot D. He noted that the two lots shown the southwest corner of the plat will not be platted. Phil Hals asked who would retain ownership of the outlots. Ms. McPherson stated that the Homeowner's Association would own and maintain the outlots. Commissioner Anderson felt the area where Outlot D is located would make a good neighborhood public park. Commissioner Huberty questioned if there was any possibility the island could be acquired. Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that the island was too marsh-like to be of use as a park. Commissioner Reitsma stated he did not feel that a park was appropriate for this development, since there are no trail connections and because of its location, it would have little public use. Commissioner Sladek agreed with Commissioner Reitsma. . Commissioner Peterson stated that the Commission has discussed obtaining an access point along the river for a canoe rest stop, however, he agreed with Commissioner Reitsma that there are problems with this site.