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. . . Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 14, 2004 Page 4 9.B.1. Affirm Recommendation for Woodland Hills Park Dedication Chair Peterson along with Commissioners Kuester and Anderson reviewed the recommendation that was made at the March 10, 2004 meeting to see what it would cost before sending the recommendation to City Council. Chair Peterson questioned if condemnation was good at this time and for this property use. Chair Peterson was worried that this might hurt the relationships with developers and City Council and could cost $300,000 to get 1.8 acres of land. Commissioner Peterson shared that they were concerned about the need for a road access to the wellhouse and that the Commission said they would place a playground in the development. Chair Peterson shared the following recommendations: 1. The road to the wellhouse be taken out. 2. The siting of the playground will be determined after the park has been marked. 3. The diameter of the cul-de-sac on the south end be reduced as much as possible to allow for easier security and to lessen the impact on the area. 4. That there be a consideration of a variance in the house setback from the road for those lots that back up to the park to allow for more trees to be saved. 5. That there be a vibratory plowing along the line - preferably in the development in front of the tree line to prevent the spread of oak wilt. 6. That there be a underplanting of White Pine as a screening along the property line. Commissioner Paige questioned if we needed to turn the 200- foot buffer into parkland. He wondered if they can pursue other means of protection such as conservation. Commissioner Niziolek made a recommendation to break it down into pieces and start with the road to the well house. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER NIZIOLEK AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK TO DROP THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO THE WELLHOUSE FROM THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Commission discussed the need for a playground in the development. Commissioner Niziolek requested an explanation of why the Meadowvale School playground could not be used by the neighborhood. Director of Planning McPherson reviewed the site conditions at Meadowvale Elementary School. Commissioner Niziolek recommended taking two lots overlooking the Meadowvale wetland for the park and adding the two lots to the south east end. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORKAND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER PAIGE TO RECOMMEND TAKING OUTLOT G AND LOTS 4 BLOCK 4 FORA NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, CREATE A BUFFER ALONG THE RAILROAD GRADE THROUGH PARK DEDICATION, AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ALONG WITH DOING PROACTIVE MEASURES TO PROTECT THE AREA FROM OAK WILT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0