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. . . Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes June 9, 2004 Page 3 Director of Planning, Michele McPherson presented to the Commission the prelimiruuy plat for River Park, a 700-unit mixed residential development that was discussed at the May Commission meeting. Ms. McPherson stated that she had forwarded the Commission's comments from the May meeting, requesting that the applicant eliminate the five residential dwellings from Park Area # 2 and also eliminate the detention pond located in Park Area # 1. In addition, Ms. McPherson shared information regarding the type of trees located in the wooded area on the site. The applicant's consultant has identified oak and bitternut hickory on the site, although the northerly portion of the wooded area has a small oak wilt infestation with prickly ash and buckthorn in the understory. Ms. McPherson stated that a portion of the trees are in good condition and have predominantly native woodland flowers underneath. Ms. McPherson was looking for direction regarding park dedication for the plat. Commissioner Anderson and Kuester agreed that they need to go out on a tour of the site. After the discussion, the Commission would like to maintain the park areas that they previously identified, with Park Area # 1 consisting of 4.5 to 5 acres, and park Area # 2 five acres in size. The Commission would look at the grading plans on the slopes and utilize oudots as connections. The Commission would like to schedule a tour of the land. 9.B.2. Consider Park Dedication P 04-11 - Carson Business Park Director of Planning, Michele McPherson stated that the parcel located at the southwest comer of Highway 169 and Main Street is proposed to be subdivided. The property is predominantly vacant; however there is an existing structure on it that was previously Dr. Johnson's Chiropractic office. Also located on the site is a wedand and a billboard. The applicant is proposing to create two lots within the plat; one for a detention pond and relocation of the billboard; the second for two multi-tenant commercial buildings. There are no park target areas adjacent to or within the vicinity of the subject parcel. Staff recommends cash dedication of $4,500 per acre for a total of $47,385 (2004 rate). MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK TO ACCEPT STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL CASH DEDICATION FOR THE PLAT OF CARSON BUSINESS PARK. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. 9.B.3. Consider Park Dedication. Administrative Subdivision P04-12 Robert Bonin Director of Planning, Michele McPherson stated the subject property is comprised of 40 acres. Located on the property is a portion of County Ditch #1, a large wedand complex and trees. Ms. McPherson shared that this site is currendy vacant. Ms. McPherson stated that the applicant is proposing to create a 10-acre parcel in order to create a buildable lot. The applicant has submitted a simple plat that is dedicating the appropriate amount of right- of-way as required by the City and the County.