OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE

PARKS AND RECREATION

The Parks and Recreation Open Space Committee met on September 15, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. with Chairman Pitts presiding. Mr. Carey, Mr. Davis, and Mrs. Malone were present. Others present were Mr. Carter, and Ms. Melson.

LEXINGTON WOODS RECREATION 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.

Lexington Woods Subdivision consists of 38.36^+/- acres of land and situated on the north side of North Little Creek Road. Mr. Randy Duplechain, of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., presented the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for the Lexington Woods Subdivision (as on file in the City Clerk’s Office) which proposes 1.67 acres of active open space and 14.92 acres of passive open space (totaling 16.59 acres of open space), to include two (2) swing sets, five (5) park benches, two (2) picnic tables, and one (1) 10' hexagon cedar gazebo, shade trees, and an open play area. The total investment for the above mentioned items is $17,104.

Responding to Mr. Carter, Mr. Duplechain indicated that the proposed walkway could be relocated to the edge of the open space to allow for a larger open area. Mr. Duplechain suggested that the two (2) swing sets be clustered, as opposed to having them located at each end of the open space, again, to allow for a larger open area.

Mrs. Malone moved to recommend approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plan for the Lexington Woods Subdivision, with the recommend change to relocate the walkway and to cluster the two (2) swing sets. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carey and unanimously carried.

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

Meeting Adjourned at 10:19 A.M.

                                                                                      Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                      John W. Pitts

                                                                                      Chairman

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