PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting was held on July 27, 2004, at 12:00 p.m. with Chairman Pitts presiding. Members present were Mr. Ruane, Mr. Truitt, and Mr. Anderson. Mr. Hogan was absent. Mayor Speed was also present.

AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS

Mr. Ruane moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Truitt and unanimously carried.

Parks and Recreation/Open Space Plan - Clearview Meadow

In accordance with Article 5, Section 10, Subsection 10.16 of the Zoning Code, all residential developments shall provide recreational areas in a size equal to 275 square feet per dwelling unit, or one-half acre of land, whichever is greater. However, in no case shall the City require more than 10% of the gross area of the development be so dedicated or reserved when the gross area is greater than five (5) acres.

Clearview Meadow consists of 88.2524^+/- acres located on the south side of North Little Creek Road, north of South Little Creek Road and east of Babb Drive. Mr. Bob Sevansky and Mr. Ramesh C. Batta of Ramesh C. Batta Associates, P.A. presented the Active Recreation Plan for Clearview Meadow (as on file in the City Clerk's Office). Based on the number of dwelling units proposed (303), this subdivision requires a minimum of 1.9129^+/- acres of active open space. The plan proposes a total open space area of 22.065^+/- acres, with 6.8429^+/- acres of active open space, to include three (3) pieces of equipment (a play structure, swings, and merry-go-round), picnic tables, park benches, a tennis court, gazebo, and a walking path. The total investment for the above-mentioned items is $124,713.

Mr. Ruane noted that basketball is very popular in this area and suggested that the applicant may want to consider a basketball court.

Mr. Truitt moved to recommend approval of the Open Space Plan for Clearview Meadow, as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried.

Mr. Truitt moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Ruane and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 12:30 P.M.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    John W. Pitts

                                                                                    Chairman

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