OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Open Space Committee met on March 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Chairman Pitts presiding. Members present were Mr. Carey and Mr. Davis. Mrs. Malone and Mrs. Williams were absent.

NOTTINGHAM MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - PARKS AND RECREATION/OPEN SPACE PLAN

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.

Nottingham Meadows Subdivision consists of 105.066^+/- acres of land and is situated on the southwest corner of the intersection of Hazlettville Road and Wyoming Mill Road. Mr. Michael Henry, Becker Morgan Group, presented the Parks and Recreation/Open Space Plan for Nottingham Meadows Subdivision (as on file in the City Clerk’s Office) which requires 1.338 acres of open space. The plan proposes 1.355 acres of open space, to include one (1) fenced-in swimming pool (preliminary size of 45' X 70', final size to be determined after consultations with pool industry representatives about occupant loading per s.f. of pool area), large deck area, covered porch area, meeting room (maximum occupancy of 200 people), rest rooms, kitchen area, and office space. The total investment for the above-mentioned items is $595,741.56.

Mr. Carey moved to recommend approval of the Parks and Recreation/Open Space Plan, as presented, seconded by Mr. Davis and unanimously carried.

Mr. Pitts moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried.

Meeting Adjourned at 11:19 A.M.

                                                                                      Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                      John W. Pitts

                                                                                      Chairman

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