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<br />Special Park & Recreation Commission Minutes <br />April 6, 1994 <br /> <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson indicated that the developer could accept this proposal, but that a <br />site does not need to be identified at this time as the plat south of County Road <br />#30 is still in a concept stage. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />There was a brief discussion regarding the need for a bituminous pathway along <br />Joplin Street and whether or not any improvements would be made to Joplin <br />Street with the residential development in this area. <br /> <br />Commissioner St. Dennis arrived at this time (7:20 p.m.).' <br /> <br />A brief discussion took place regarding whether or not the City would ask for <br />additional acreage from the County (for Orono Parkway) if the park dedication <br />proposal of 7.5 acres was acceptable. It was indicated that it would be in the <br />City's best interest to try to save as many trees as possible in this vicinity and that <br />the City should review the situation with the County. <br /> <br />It was noted that if the road alignment moves, then more than 7.5 acres would <br />be obtained from the developer for park purposes. Mr. Johnson indicated that <br />this was acceptable to the developers, but that the access location from Orono <br />Parkway into the plat needs to be somewhat flexible as it must be properly <br />located in order to save trees and should not be on a curve. Jay noted that the <br />plat has already lost 22 lots and could not afford any more reductions in <br />residential lots. <br /> <br />Discussion took place regarding the outlots that provide access from the internal <br />roads to the pathway which lies on the perimeter of the plat. It was noted that <br />Outlot Band C remain in the proposal and the width is 20' and, also, that Outlots <br />A and D have been deleted. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Chair Anderson stated that if the residential portion of the plat was developed <br />fully there would be about $79,000 worth of park dedication funds generated <br />north of County Road #30 provided no land was obtained and $450 per lot was <br />received from the developer. It was indicated that essentially the City is trading <br />park dedication funds for the 7.5 acres of treed land. Also it was noted that this <br />area was not originally identified in the long range plan for parks in this area, but <br />that the benefit of saving this area must be acknowledged and the plan should <br />be changed. <br /> <br />Commissioner st. Dennis talked about the value of the 22 lost residential lots. <br />When fully developed, these lots could be worth up to $20,000 each. Based on <br />this type of value, the City may need to review its park dedication requirements. <br />Commissioner st. Dennis indicated that the City is getting a tremendous bargain <br />based on the value of the lots that are being lost. <br /> <br />The Commission discussed a tree preservation approach to the development of <br />the residential lots that are on the northern part of the plat. Mr. Johnson <br />indicated that these trees are of great value to the developer and that they <br />would try to save as many trees as possible. It was noted that the developers <br />have done projects in Andover and have followed the Andover tree preservation <br />ordinance. Mr. Johnson requested that if this tree dedication area was <br />acceptable, the City consider naming this area or park after the Lakoduk family. <br />The Commission indicated that this has not been the City's past practice, but <br /> <br />. <br />