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TO: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />DATE: <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />Item #9.B.2. <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />Park and Recreati~/,~/.mmission <br />Michele McPhersoYt~l:)irector of Planning <br /> <br />February 14, 2001 <br /> <br />Park Dedication - West Oaks Preliminary Plat Request P 01-03 <br /> <br />Request <br /> <br />The Commission is requested to determine park dedication requirements for the <br />preliminary Plat of West Oaks. <br /> <br />Attachrnents <br /> <br />· Location map <br />· Map of draft Master Park Plan <br />· Proposed Park Layout <br />· Preliminary plat <br /> <br />Analysis <br /> <br /> The preliminary plat of West Oaks is located on approximately 38.18 acres of <br /> land located west of Waco Street and north of Pinewood Golf Course. Since the <br /> Commission's early review of the concept plan, the preliminary plat has changed <br /> by reducing the total number of units from 198 to approximately 178. The <br /> proposal includes an increase in the number of single-family detached units and <br /> a reduction in the multiple family attached uni(s. The overall density of this <br /> proposal is 5.8 units per acre net (not including areas of wetlands). <br /> <br />In its early concept review, the Park' and Recreation Commission indicated that <br />cash dedication was preferable. Fi'swever, after further consideration staff <br />proposes that. the Commission consider a split dedication or recommend that the <br />developer provide a recreational opportunity for residents within the proposed <br />subdivision. This would allow for the construction of a small playground area, an <br />open playfield for "pick-up" games, and creation of a gathering space within the <br />center of the development. Staff believes that this can be accomplished with a <br />2/3-acre. (approximately) park area located 'in the center of the development (see <br />proposed park layout). Staff-recommends this due to the fact that the nearest <br /> <br />13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone (763) 441-7420 · Fax (763~ <br /> <br /> <br />