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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Agenda Packets-3/6/2000 city of PARKS AND RECREATION D~PARTMENT ~ , - PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA Monday, March 6,20.00 7:00. p.m. For the meeting conductedatthePark Annex 'locatedat5109 Bransford Road I ~~~~~~ I 1. Call to Order 2. Approval' of theF ebruary 7, 2000 Minutes AGENDA ITEM I 3. Discussion and Consideration of Parkland DedicationOrdinance . . 4. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Report 5. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Report 6. Citizen Comments/Presentatior1sRegarding Items Not on the Agenda* '., 7. Other Inforlllationalltems 8: Adjournment *(This time is allocated for citizens to informally addr~ss the Board on matter~ not on the agenda that requir~ no formal, action. Each presentationwillbe limited to a maximum of five (5) minutes. Board members may not respond to citizens who spe.k.,eg"d;ng m..e~ ';01 on 'he 'ge"".") " .. "". " " """~. I oert'fy 'h.' the .bove .gend.,..,po",d on the .,lIetln boa,d ., City ".11 on M.cch 2, 2000fU-~i ....". .". " . ... ... ."~ 5109 Bransford Road P.O:,Box185 . Colleyville, Texas 76034 656-PARK Metro: (817) 498-474Q Fax: (817)577-1981;1 City Of Texas PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Monday, February 7, 2000 7:00 p.m. Vice Chairman Joe Noorlag called the meeting to order at7:1 0 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2000 at the Parks and Recreation office. ROLL CALL: Members: Roger Nelson, Karen Birkes, Vince Rosen, Dan Witte, Joe Noorlag and Ken Crooks Absent: Rich, Hendler, Steven Magee and Mayor Pro Tern Nelson Thibodeaux Staff: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager, Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager, and Craig Dishman, Recreation Supervisor 1, Call to Order 2. Approval of the January 10,2000 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes The .January 10, 2000 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes were amended to add Joe Noorlag to' the list of attendees. Ken Crooks moved a'nd Vince Rosen seconded the motion to apprQve the January 10, 2000 Parksa'nd Recreation Advisory Board minutes as amended. The vote was unanimous. 3. Introduction of New Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager introduced new members Roger Nelson and Karen Birkes. 5109 Bransford Road P.O. Box 185 Colleyville, Texas 76034 656-PARK Metro: (817) 498-4749 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes February 7, 2000 4. Appoint Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman Ken Crooks nominated Rich Hendler for Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Joe Noorlag seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 5. Discussion and Consideration of Parks and Recreation Sponsorship and Advertising Policy Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager presented a proposed modification to the Colleyville Parks and Recreation Sponsorship and Advertising Policy. Vince Rosen made a motion to accept the proposed change outlined in the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agenda briefing dated February 7, 2000. Karen Birkes seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 6. Discussion of a Proposed Zoning Request for Faith Christian School Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager gave an overview of the Proposed Zoning Request for Faith Christian School. Ken Crooks recommended that minimal lighting be considered on athletic practice fields and be regulated by hours of operation. Joe Noorlag gave an overview of discussions with Butch Etheridge regarding the concept plan. The consensus of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is that the use of Faith Christian School facilities would be beneficial to the city. 7. Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Report Craig Dishman, Recreation Supervisor, provided an overview of the current and proposed recreation programs and activities available to the citizens of Colleyville and the surrounding areas. 8. Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Report Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager, presented a status report of current projects. 2 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes February 7, 2000 9. Discussion and Consideration of Eagle Scout Project Kevin Wannberg, Eagle Scout, Troop 344 and Brandon Avery, Eagle Scout, Troop 28 gave an overview of their Eagle Scout projects for improvements to Woodbriar Park. Kevin proposed to add a concrete walkway to the playground, a concrete bench pad and install a bench. Brandon proposed to add three concrete bench pads and install three benches. Dan Witte moved and Ken Crooks seconded the motion to approve the Eagle Scout projects, as developed by Kevin Wannberg and Brandon Avery. 10. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items Not on the Agenda* 11. Other Informational Items 12. Adjournment At 8:45 p.m. Ken Crooks motioned to adjourn, Dan Witte seconded and the vote was unanimous. 3 Oty of Colleyvi//e Parks and Recreation Department Mt Meeting 03/06/00 Agenda # 3 Department: Subject: Parks and Recreation Discussion and Consideration of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance See Attached. ACTION TO BE TAKEN o Discussion Only o Infonnation Only o Procedural Change lS1I' Possible Oty Coundl Policy Recommendation Page --L- of ~ MEMORANDUM FROM: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager d ~ Monica Sue Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager ~ Parkland Dedication Ordinance TO: SUBJECT: DATE: March 2, 2000 In October 1998, the City Council requested that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board review the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, particularly within the areas of established criteria and fee credits for public and private land dedications and an amendment to increase the dedication fees. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members, Bill Recker, Mike Billings, Joe Noorlag and Dan Witte, served on a subcommittee to review the ordinance and provide a recommendation to the Board and the City Council. As a result of these meetings, the ordinance was revised in its entirety in December 1998. (See attached Ordinance 0-98-1129). This ordinance is similar to an impact fee ordinance, where new residential development, which creates a need for park land and services, must provide a means to fill that need, whether by dedicating park land or by paying a fee toward the development of new parks. The City Council adopted the new Comprehensive Parks, Recreation Open Space Master Plan in January 2000, which provides the framework for orderly and consistent planning and development of the city's park system. This Plan also provides direction in the area of acquisition and development of park land to meet future needs, as per the National Recreation and Parks Association standards. As referenced in the Plan, pages 92 and 93, related to Recommendations for Land Acquisition, the City would need an additional 148.51 acres of land, based on its build-out population of 25,540. On the basis of the adoption of the revised Master Plan, we would like to request that representatives of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board work with City staff to review the current provisions and fee structure of Ordinance 0-98-1129 to incorporate projected park land needs. (See excerpts from the Comprehensive Parks Recreation Open Space Master Plan). Staff plans to work during the month of March to complete this review and provide a recommendation to the Parks Board on April 3. Any proposed amendments to the Park Land Dedication Ordinance would be considered by the Council on April 18 and May 2. A subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be established on Monday, March 6, to assist with the review of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. If you have any questions, you may contact Monica Walsh, Parks and Recreation Manager, at 656.7275 or me at 577.7589, extension 204. We look forward to working with you. xx: Clayton Husband, Community Development Coordinator Attachments PARKS 12/15/98 Reading and Public Hearing Ordinance 0-98-1129 - Amending The Parkland Dedication Ordinance December 15. 1998 Second Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-98-1129 The attached ordinance has not been changed from that recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The staff has prepared for Council's consideration two (2) options to the Ordinance, (Options 1 and 2), which include credits for open space dedication. Option 1 would provide credits for both public and private dedications. Option 2 contains a credit only for public open space. Also attached are tables, which show the effect of the credits on various types and sizes of residential subdivisions. Recommendation Adopt Ordinance 0-98-1129 as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. December 1. 1998 First Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-98-1129 Backqround In June 1991, the City Council adopted a parkland dedication ordinance. This ordinance requires the developer to dedicate a minimum of .0088 acres of parkland for each dwelling unit within the subdivision, for a total of no less than 7 acres. If the development contains less than 100 dwelling units, the developer pays a fee of $310.11 per dwelling unit in lieu of parkland. Ordinance 0-98-1129 Parkland Dedication Ordinance Page 2 At the October 5th, City Council work session, the Council requested that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board review the current Parkland Dedication Ordinance, particularly within the areas of established criteria and fee credits for public and private land dedications and an amendment to increase the dedication fees. On November 2, 1998, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appointed a sub- committee, consisting of Bill Recker, Mike Billings, Joe Noorlag, and Dan Witte, to review this ordinance and provide a recommendation to the Board and the City Council for adoption in December. On November 9th, the subcommittee met to review the ordinance. Based on the 1990 NRPA standards, the recommended park acreage per 1,000 population is 6.5 to 10.0 acres. In consideration of revisions to the parkland dedication ordinance, two theories were used to develop future parkland dedication needs, which are as follows: Assumption 1 Currently the city has 184 acres of parkland and a population of 18,100. This population equates to 163 acres of park at the desired 9.0 acres for each 1,000 people. At buildout of 25,540, the city would need 230 acres. Colleyville is currently 21 acres ahead of the 9.0 acres per 1,000 standards and needs only 46 more acres for the remaining growth. Assumption 2 Additionally, it can be viewed that buildout will bring 7,440 new people to the city. If parkland is collected at the desired rate of 9.0 acres per 1,000 people, an additional 67 acres are needed. This will total 251 acres of parkland and would ensure the appropriate and necessary acres are set aside for neighborhood parks in the new developments. See attached assumptions. On the basis of the above, the subcommittee recommended that Ordinance 0-91-823 be amended revising the entirety of the park and recreation dedication requirements. The substantive revisions include: 1. Establishes the dedication of a ratio of one (1) acre of parkland for every thirty-six (36) residential dwelling units, with a minimum dedication of 0.0280 acres in parkland for each residential dwelling unit within the subdivision; provided, however, that no tract of land shall be less than seven (7) acres in total area unless Ordinance 0-98-1129 Parkland Dedication Ordinance Page 3 approved by the City Council. 2. Establishes the dedication of a ratio of one (1) acre of parkland for every fifty-six (56) non-residential gross acres of development 3. Establishes an acreage land value cost of $45,000 to be used in calculating park fees, with residential and non-residential fees as follows: a. Residential Dwelling Unit Fees: $1,260; and b. Non-residential Development Fees: $800 per acre. 4. Establishes an approval process for land dedications. 5. Clarifies that the obligation of the sub-divider to dedicate parkland or make payments in lieu thereof shall be in addition to the obligation of the sub-divider to dedicate open space as a result of any PUD-R zoning or other zoning requiring the dedication of open space; and 6. Deletes the time requirement for expenditure of these fees. The recommendations of the subcommittee will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on November 30th. Staff will advise the City Council of the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for consideration at the December 1 st Council meeting. Financial Revisions to the parkland dedication ordinance will provide additional monies and/or land to be used by the city for the acquisition or improvement of park sites or other sites, which are available for park purposes. Recommendation Approve Ordinance 0-98-1129. 0-98-1129 Parkland Dedication Ordinance ORDINANCE NO: 0-98-1129 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE AMENDING ORDINANCE 0-91- 823, REVISING THE ENTIRETY OF THE PARK AND RECREATION DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVID.lNG AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has heretofore adopted a Parkland Dedication Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City has zoning classifications which require open space. WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that in order to provide for adequate land for parks, recreation and open space, it is appropriate and in the best interest of the City to amend Ordinance 0-91-823, to authorize the appropriate parkland dedication requirements, or facilities, or improvements, or fees in lieu of said dedication requirements, and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: Sec. 1. THAT Section 12 of Chapter 9 of the Colleyville Code entitled "Dedication of Parkland or Payments in Lieu Thereof is amended in its entirety and replaced by the following text: PARKLAND AND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS A. STATEMENT OF POLICY The requirements for open space, park and recreational areas contained in this section are intended to ensure that there will be sufficient land dedicated or otherwise set aside to meet the demand and need of the future residents for open space and parks. In determining the size, shape and quality of open space and park areas that should be set aside and reserved in the manner set out in this section, the City has considered the projected growth in population and development within the municipality and the amount of open space and park and recreational facilities needed to accommodate such growth as stated in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 2 of 9 B. APPLICABILITY: (1) Unplatted Property: This section applies to all property for which a final plat has not been formally submitted to the City for approval, unless otherwise noted herein. (2) Exempt Property: Any tract or lot occupied by an existing residential dwelling unit at the time of adoption of this ordinance shall be exempt from the dedication requirements of this section herein if the residential dwelling remains on the lot. This exemption pertains only to the tract or lot with the existing residential dwelling. Any additional lots created by further subdivision of the property shall be subject to the requirements herein. (3) Date of Assessment: All requirements contained in this section shall be assessed at the time of approval of the final plat of any applicable property. C. LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS: (1) Standards In reviewing proposed dedications of parkland, the following criteria shall be imposed; provided, however, the approving body may vary or waive any of the following criteria on a finding that the proposed dedication of parkland is in accordance with the development of the City, complies with the statement of intent of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance and because of the uniqueness of the property, requires a variance: (a) Parkland shall be clearly visible from the public rights-of-way and shall be located so as to give maximum possible exposure throughout the neighborhood. (b) Access to the parkland shall be available from public rights-of-way. (c) Where the proposed parkland is a flood plain area which is proposed as a linear park, the following shall also be considered: (i) Whether the proposed site contains significant environmental features representative of a pre-urbanized Colleyville, including trees, plants, wildlife, topography, geological outcroppings, unique water features or any combination thereof. (ii) Whether the proposed site currently provides, or will provide in the future, an effective linkage to other existing or anticipated public park sites which will allow movement to and from places where residents live, work and play. Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 3 of 9 (iii) Whether the proposed site is easily accessible, visible and identifiable. (iv) Whether the proposed site has street frontage along its entire length. (v) Whether the proposed site is designed to be used and function as a natural waterway with minimal site alteration. (d) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of any dedicated parkland shall have grades of less than three percent (3%) and shall be well drained and suitable for development of parkland improvements. (e) Parkland shall be provided with access to all utilities, including water and sewer, along the street frontage of the park. (f) Parkland shall not be burdened with easements, rights-of-way, deed restricts or other limitations which prohibit or inhibit the use of the parkland for park purposes. (2) Amount and Location Residential Developments (a) Based on the population projected to reside in the City of Colleyville, as stated in the 1998 Master Plan adopted by the City Council, the City desires to provide 9.0 acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents in an ultimate condition. Parkland meeting the requirements contained within this section shall be dedicated to the City at a ratio of one (1) acre of parkland for every thirty-six (36) residential dwelling units or a prorated portion thereof. The subdivider shall dedicate to the City a minimum of 0.0280 acres of parkland in fee simple for each DU within the subdivision; provided, however, no tract of parkland shall be less than 7 acres in total area unless approved by the City Council. Non-Residential Developments (a) Although non-residential development does not generate residential occupancies per se, it does create environmental impacts, which may negatively affect the living environment of the community. These impacts may be ameliorated or eliminated by providing park or open space areas which buffer adjoining land uses, prevent undue concentration of paved areas, allow for the reasonable dissipation of automotive exhaust fumes, provide natural buffers to the spread of fire or explosion, and provide separation of lighting, waste disposal, and Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 4 of 9 noise by-products of non-residential operations and activities from adjacent residential areas. The City has therefore determined that non-residential developments must provide dedicated parks and/or reserved open space at a ratio of one (1) acre of parkland for every fifty-six (56) non-residential gross acres of development or prorated portion thereof. Off-site Dedications (b) A developer may dedicate the required parkland for a development at another location owned by the same developer within the City with the consent of the City, provided that the off-site dedication is in accordance with this ordinance. (3) Documents Accompanyinq Final Plat Where the subdivider proposes to dedicate land to the City for parkland purposes, the following additional documents shall be submitted to the City with the submission of the final plat of the subdivision: (a) An environmental study, audit or assessment demonstrating that the property is in a condition which would allow the City to utilize the property for park purposes without expenditures to remove environmental waste or hazardous materials, that the property is suitable and safe for use as a park and is free from environmentally related problems. (b) If a developer chooses to dedicate the land or to build the park, a site plan of the park property containing a conceptual plan of the type, nature, and extent of improvements which could be made to the property and identifying the property as to type, Le., neighborhood park, linear park, special purpose or community park. (c) A statement as to the number of proposed DUs within the subdivision. (4) Condition of Property and Acceptance by the City of Collevville Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the erection of any house within the subdivision, the subdivider shall apply to the City for written acceptance of the parkland, which shall be accepted upon completion of the following conditions: (a) The subdivider shall permanently mark each comer of the park site with a three-quarter inch (3/4") iron pin set in concrete. (b) The subdivider shall provide the City with a survey acceptable to the City reflecting each corner monument, showing and locating any Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 5 of 9 encroachments, easements and providing a metes and bounds description of the parkland. (c) All rubbish, trash, junk and other offensive materials shall be removed from the parkland and the property retumed to its natural condition except as to approved construction and improvements thereon. (d) All improvements or construction on or within the parkland to be installed by the subdivider shall be completed in accordance with approved construction plans. (e) All other applicable ordinances of the City have been complied with. D. ALTERNATIVES TO LAND DEDICATION: (2) Fee Payment Alternative Approval of Fee Payment Alternative: The City Council shall upon recommendation of the Park Board, determine the acceptability of a developer's payment of fees in lieu of land dedication requirement of this section. (3) Calculation of Fees: The City Council shall establish an acreage land value cost figure to be used in calculating park fees. (a) Residential Dwelling Unit Fees: Fees paid in lieu of dedication shall be based on the determined cost of 1 acre of land divided by thirty-six (36), for a resulting fee per residential dwelling unit of $1,260. (b) Non-Residential Development Fees: The fees payment alternative for non-residential development shall be calculated by dividing the determined cost of one (1) acre of land by fifty-six, for a resulting fee per non-residential acre cost of $800 per acre. In the event the non-residential development is less than fifty-six (56) acres, the total acreage shall be divided by 56 to determine the prorated fee payment. Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 6 of 9 (4) Collection of Fees (a) The payment of the fee in lieu of dedication shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of any building permit for a DU within the subdivision. (b) By agreement approved by the City Council, the City and the subdivider may alter the time and method of payment and fees in lieu of dedication. (5) Physical or Equipment Improvements to Parks (a) Compatibility with Parks and Recreation Master Plan: A developer may have the option of improving existing facilities within municipal parks or improving dedicated parkland in lieu of parkland dedication or payment of cash. based on recommendations made in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Should any of these options be exercised, the City and the developer shall prior to initiation of work on such improvements, enter into an agreement for credit of expenses for authorized park improvements. In no case shall the municipality be required to reimburse the developer if he chooses to improve parklands at an amount greater than required. Such a proposed agreement to provide facility improvements in lieu of dedication shall be submitted in writing with the subdivision plat. (6) Approval Process (a) Land Dedications (1) Park Board Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Manager or their designee shall report to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board regarding any parkland dedication issues arising from development applications submitted to the City for approval. The Park Board may then make a formal recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission to accept or refuse any proposed dedicated land prior to the Commission's action on the development. (2) Planning and Zoning Commission: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in determining the acceptability of any land dedications proposed on any development. The Commission recommendation shall then be forwarded to the City Council for final approval where applicable. Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 7 of 9 (3) Final Plat Dedications: Where review or development applications have resulted in the City's desire for land dedication, such land dedication shall be shown on a final plat and shall contain a clear fee simple dedication of that land to the City. (b) Fee Payments in Lieu of Dedication (1) Park Board Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall make a formal recommendation to the City Council as to the acceptability of any proposed alternatives to parkland dedications. (2) City Council Consideration: Upon receiving a formal recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the City Council shall enter into an agreement with the developer for the provision of fees in lieu of dedication, or a combination thereof. (c) PUD-R Zoning or Other Zoning Classifications Requiring Dedication of Open Space The obligation of the sub-divider to dedicate parkland or make payments in lieu thereof shall be in addition to the obligation of the sub-divider to dedicate open space as a result of any PUD-R zoning or other zoning requiring the dedication of open space, unless the ordinance zoning the property specifically provides that the developer may utilize required open space for the purpose of satisfying his obligation to dedicate parkland or make payments in lieu thereof. (7) Use of Fees (a) All funds collected as fees in lieu of dedication shall be deposited in a special interest bearing account dedicated to the accumulation of monies required by this section. Interest earned on fees in lieu of dedication shall be considered funds of the account on which it is earned and shall be subject to all restrictions placed upon the use of fees in lieu of dedication. (b) Expenditures of fees in lieu of dedication shall be made only for one or more of the following purposes: 1) The acquisition or improvement of park sites or other sites which are available for park purposes. (c) Inappropriate expenditures Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 8 of 9 Monies placed in this fund may not be utilized for any other genera business activity of the City or for maintenance of park facilities. E. PARKLAND DEDICATION COMMITTEE (1) The City hereby creates the Parkland Dedication Committee. The Parkland Dedication Committee shall be made up of two members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and two members of the Parks and Recreation Board. The Parkland Dedication Committee shall have the following duties: (a) Review proposed parkland dedication fund expenditures and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council. (b) Review the Parks and Recreation Master Plan every three years and make recommendations for modification or alteration. (2) The City Council shall appoint the members of the Parkland Dedication Committee and the terms of the members of the Parkland Dedication Committee shall coincide with their respective terms of the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Park Board, as applicable. Sec. 2. THAT if any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Ordinance. Sec. 3. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause publication of the description caption and penalty clause hereof as an alternative method of publication provided by law. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the day of December 1998. The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the day of December 1998. ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE Jean Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Richard Newton Mayor Ordinance 0-98-1129 Page 9 of 9 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Ross T. Foster City Attorney Recommendations for Land Acquisition During the needs assessment phase, a common theme of "more land acquisition" was expressed by participants of focus groups and also members of the Master Plan Advisory Committee. The citizen survey listed Open Spaces, Additional Neighborhood Parks and Natural Areas among the top twelve priorities. (See page 80) Currently Colleyville owns/leases 184.43 acres of land. As compared to NRPA guidelines, with a population of 19,250, the City has a current short fall of 79.76 acres. Based on the NRPA Park Classification System (page 51) the City specifically needs to acquire the following acreages in three (3) of the park categories to meet the current population needs in Colleyville. Mini-Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 7.75 Acres 7.64 Acres 64 37 Acres 79.76 Total Land Acquisition (To meet 1999 population of 19,250, see page 56) As the City continues to grow towards its ultimate buildout population of 25,540, the shortfall in park land acres will increase to 145.81. Specifically, the City will need to acquire the following acreages in 3 of the park categories to meet the buildout population needs in Colleyville. Mini-Park Neighborhood Park Community Park 10.90 Acres 20.22 Acres 11469 Acres 145.81 Total Land Acquisition (To meet 2020 population of 25,540, see page 56) The City of Colleyville is unique because in most of the residential subdivisions, private open space has been set aside for the use of residents who live there. Though the City has been unable to quantify the amount of open space set aside, the Future Land Use Map (page 91) shows private open space to be well distributed throughout the City limits. (For a list of sub-divisions with private open space, see page 44). Because the City includes well distributed private open space, the need for additional neighborhood park sites is not as prevalent. Therefore, the focus of land acquisition should shift to larger land acquisition tracts that could accommodate community parks, greenway corridors and natural open spaces. Open spaces and natural areas, as already mentioned, were also high priority items. This type of park land is important, particularly because preservation of greenway corridors helps maintain riparian habitats, reduces the danger of flooding, and protects the natural environment. Open spaces and natural areas can also become connections from residential neighborhoods to schools, parks, shopping centers and other destinations. The City of Colleyville, like other cities, has a Parkland Dedication Ordinance (see Appendix C) which helps to acquire needed park land acres. Currently a formula is used to calculate acreage or dollar equivalents that developers must donate to the City when their developments are platted. December, 1999 92 C~.-2f c~~~n~ i~-;~~ 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan C'iC Carter- Burgess The City of Colleyville has the opportunity to adjust the formula to increase the amount of park land dedication required. This change would result in park land dedications that are more consistent with acreage ranges published by NRPA (see page 53). The City of Colleyville should begin to acquire available park land tracts which are 10 acres or larger in size. These larger tracts would meet the primary need of community parks, greenway corridors and natural open spaces. Additionally, the City should concentrate its efforts to provide more park land and recreation opportunities to current residents in the eastern portion of the City. Also, the recommendations in the Colleyville Pathways Plan (see Appendix D) should be used as a guideline when considering new acquisition and connections to existing parks, schools, neighborhoods and shopping centers. December, 1999 93 C~!J__l!f C~1f!~[fl~ i~-;:~ 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan _ Carter- Burgess IV. Standards and Guidelines The adequacy of existing parks, recreation facilities and open spaces is determined by comparing the needs of the present and forecasted populations of Colleyville to specific goals and standards, This Master Plan includes the standards established by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as included in the 1990 printing of Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines. "The NRPA standards have generally been the most widely accepted and used standards of their type, especially by local government" (Recreation, Parks and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, p. 7) This section includes a comparison of Colleyville to national standards based upon park acreage per population and facilities per population and selected Peer Cities park acreages per population and facilities per population. Criteria for Standards The most common standards for park planning guidelines, as recognized by park and recreation professionals, are the published standards by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). As written in the introduction, the NRPA "recognizes the importance of establishing and using park and recreation standards as: 1. A national expression of minimum acceptable facilities for the citizens of urban and rural communities. 2. A guideline to determine land requirements for various kinds of park and recreation areas and facilities. 3. A basis for relating recreation needs to spatial analysis within a community wide system of parks and open space areas. 4. One of the major structuring elements that can be used to guide and assist regional development 5. A means to justify the need for parks and open space within the overall land use pattern of a region or community. The purpose of this document is to present park and recreation space standards that are applicable for planning, acquisition, and development of parks, recreation, and open space lands, at the community level. These standards should be viewed as a guide. They address minimum, not maximum, goals to be achieved. The standards are to be coupled with conventional wisdom and judgement relating to the particular situation to which they are applied and specific local needs" (Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, p. 11). Park Classification System When evaluating existing or future parks in Colleyville, it is necessary to classify each park by type, size, service area, and acres per 1,000 population. The following six classifications for parks will be used in this Master Plan: December, 1999 51 S2!1_.f!! C~~~DtJ Tel~!o 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan C'~ Carter. Burgess Mini-Park The mini-park is used to address limited, isolated or unique recreational needs of concentrated populations. Typically less than % mile apart in a residential setting, the size of a mini-park ranges between 2,500 square feet to one acre in size. These parks may be either active or passive, but speak to a specific recreational need rather than a particular population density. Neighborhood Park Neighborhood parks serve a variety of age groups within a limited area or "neighborhood." They range in size from 1-5 acres and generally serve residents within a %- to Y.2-mile radius. The neighborhood park is an area for active recreation such as field games, court games, playgrounds, picnicking, etc. Facilities are generally unlighted and there is limited parking, if any, on site. NRPA standards for these parks are 1.0 - 2.0 acres per 1,000 population. Community Park Community parks are larger than neighborhood parks and serve several neighborhoods. They range in size from 16-99 acres and serve the entire city. The community park may be a natural area or developed area for a variety of outdoor recreation such as ballfields, playgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, and trail systems. NRPA standards for these parks are 5-8 acres per 1,000 population. Regional Park Regional parks are very large multi-use parks that serve several communities within a particular region. They range in size from 500 acres and above and serve those areas within a one-hour driving distance. The regional park provides both active and passive recreation, with a wide selection of facilities for all age groups. They may also include areas of nature preservation for activities such as sight-seeing, nature study area, wildlife habitat, and conservation areas. NRPA standards for regional parks vary due to the specific site and natural resources. Special Use Areas Special use areas and parks are for specialized or single purpose recreation activities. NRPA defines these as areas such as historical areas, nature centers, marinas, zoos, conservatories, arboretums, arenas, amphitheaters, plazas or community squares. There are no specific standards for size or acreage since each community will vary. Linear Park/Linkages Linkages and linear parks are built connections or natural corridors that link parks together. Typically, the linear park is developed for one or more modes or recreational travel such as walking, jogging, biking, in-line skating, hiking, horseback riding, or canoeing. NRPA does not have any specific standards for linear parks other than they should be sufficient to protect the resource and provide maximum usage. C::~...L,f!..r December, 1999 52 ,<r;>~ ' ~~/h~ i~-;:~ 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan _ Carter. Burgess NRPA PARK ACREAGE GUIDELINES Type Size/Acres Service Area Acres per 1,000 Population Mini-Park 2,500 S.F. - 1 Acre Less Than y.. Mile 0.25 - 0.5 ac/1,OOO Distance in Residential Setting Neighborhood Park 1 - 15 Acres One Neighborhood 1.0 - 2.0 ac/1 ,000 y.. to ;h Mile Radius Community Park 16- 99 Acres Several Neighborhoods 5.0 - 8.0 ac/1,OOO Metropolitan Park 100 - 499 Acres Several Communities 5.0 - 10.0 ac/1 ,000 Under 1 Hour Driving Regional Park 500 + Several Communities Variable Within 1 Hour Driving Special Use Areas Varies Depending on No Applicable Standard Variable Desired Size Linear Park/Linkages Sufficient Width to No Applicable Standard Variable Protect the Resource and Provide Maximum Usage TOTAL 11.25 - 20.5 Ac /1,000 Population Standards from Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, p. 56-57 and p. 68-69, 4th Printing, 1990, a publication of the National Recreation and Park Association. December, 1999 53 ~~._I!! ("~jJ, ;~n$ '~'~/ i~-;-;" 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan ~~ Carter. Burgess Comparison of Park Land Acreage and NRPA Guidelines Based upon the NRPA standards for each of the previous park classifications, the recommended park acreage per 1,000 population ranges from 11.25 to 20.5 acres. The City of Colleyville includes a total of 184.43 acres for a ratio of 9.58 acres per 1,000 population at its current population of 19,250. When evaluating Colleyville's total park acreage as compared to NRPA Standards, it reflects that the City is currently below recommended standards. The City currently has a total of 184.43 acres of park land, and is below the recommended park acreage standard by 79.76 acres. By the year 2020, the shortage of park acres will increase to 145.81 acres. More specifically, by the year 2020, with a projected population of 25,540, the City of Colleyville will have a shortfall of 10.90 acres of mini-park land, a shortage of 20.22 acres of neighborhood park land and a shortage of 114.69 acres of community park land. The tables on the following pages summarize the NRPA acreage standards and the standards applied to the existing parks in Colleyville. December, 1999 54 ___~~.-(L(~ d"\,;==, Po '( ,(JJ,' ",'- Jl(b ~. ^ ,. i~-;~;~-' 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan _ Carter. Burgess NRPA PARK ACREAGE GUIDELINES APPLIED TO COLLEYVILLE NRPA Guidelines for NRPA Guidelines for NRPA Guidelines for 1999 Population of 2005 Population of 2020 Population of Park Facility Existing 19,250 A 22,245 A 25,540 A Acreage Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Mini-Parks 1,87 4.81 9.62 5.56 11.12 6.39 12.77 Neighborhood 30,86 19.25 38.50 22.24 44.49 25.54 51.08 Community 89,63 96.25 154.00 111 .23 177,96 127.70 204.32 Parks Special Use 62,07 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Parks Linear Parks N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A TOTALS 184.43 120.31 202.12 139.03 233.57 159.63 268.17 A. Population numbers provided by City of Colleyville Parks & Recreation Department. Mini-Parks Bransford Park 1.77 acres McCain Park o 10 acres 1.87 acres Neighborhood Kimzey Park 20.45 acres Sparger Park 8.47 acres Wood briar Park 1.94 acres 30.86 acres Community City Park 40.13 acres McPherson Park 27.50 acres Pleasant Run Park 22 00 acres 89.63 acres Special Use Parks Colleyville Nature Center 46.00 acres L.D. Lockett Park 4.60 acres Pleasant Run Practice Site 11 47 acres 62.07 acres TOTAL 184.43 acres December, 1999 55 C.~L,l!( c~)ne i~~-~~ 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan _ Carter. Burgess NRPA PARK ACREAGE GUIDELINES COMPARED TO 1999 POPULATION IN COLLEYVILLE NRPA Guidelines for 1999 Difference Between NRPA Population A Guidelines and Existing Zone Existing of 19,250 Colleyville Parks Acreage Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Mini-Parks 1.87 4,81 9.62 (2.94) (7.75) Neighborhood Parks 30,86 19.25 38.50 11.61 (7.64 ) Community Parks 89,63 96.25 154.00 (6.62) (64.37) Special Use Parks 62.07 N/A N/A N/A N/A Linear Parks N/A N/A N/A N/A TOTALS 184.43 120.31 202.12 2.05 (79.76) A. Population numbers provided by City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Department (NCTCOG). NRPA PARK ACREAGE GUIDELINES COMPARED TO 2020 POPULATION IN COLLEYVILLE NRPA Guidelines for 2020 Difference Between NRPA Population A Guidelines and Existing Zone Existing of 25,540 Colleyville Parks Acreage Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Mini-Parks 1.87 6,39 12.77 (4.52) (10.90) Neighborhood Parks 30.86 25.54 51.08 5.32 (20.22) Community Parks 89.63 127.70 204.32 (38.07) (114.69) Special Use Parks 62.07 N/A N/A N/A N/A Linear Parks N/A N/A N/A N/A TOTALS 184.43 159.63 268.17 (37.27) (145.81) A. Population numbers provided by City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Department (NCTCOG). December, 1999 56 C i~.L.l? r CeDe i~-;~!o 1999 Colleyville Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan ~~ Carter. Burgess Oty of = ;je Parks and Recreation Department Meeting 03/06/00 Agenda # 4 Department: Subject: Parks and Recreation Recreation, Athletics, Tennis and Seniors' Report I. RECREATION A. The department and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation sponsored "Kid Fish" on March 5 at the Colleyville Nature Center. B. New Tumbling classes are offered for 3-5 year olds at the L.D. Lockett House. Nine participants registered for the first session. C. Masterworks was held on February 10 at the Colleyvjlle Community Center and approximately 42 people attended. D. Staff attended the annual Texas Recreation and Park Society Conference. II. ATHLETICS A. The department and the City of Southlake Parks and Recreation Department will co-host a portion of the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation State Basketball Tournament March 18 at Colleyville Middle School. B. City of Colleyville will participate in the annual Corporate Challenge held in North Richland Hills from April 29 to May 13. Events include Tug of War, Softball, Horseshoes, Miniature Golf, Table Tennis, Basketball, Golf, Bowling, Tennis, Billiards, Volleyball, and a 5-K Run. III. TENNIS A. February tennis classes included 15 participants. ACTION TO BE TAKEN o Discussion Only [YI'Infonnation Only o Procedural Change o Possible Oty Coundl Policy Recommendation Page~of~ Recreation Report March 6, 2000 Page 2 of 2 IV. SENIORS A. Staff is working with local seniors, churches and other groups to recruit volunteer instructors and leaders for senior drop-in activities at the L.D. Lockett facility on Mondays. Activities considered are exercise classes, dominoes, cards, etc. B. Metroport Meals on Wheels monthly luncheon and activity program is held the first Friday of each month at the Colleyville Community Center from 10:00 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. Seventy participants enjoyed February's luncheon. -l r (J) Z 0 -n ~ Z ~ ~ -l -l (J) (J) (J) (J) -0 -0 -0 -l 2S 0 CD 0 -0 III ~ (D' 0 III iil CD -0 CD ~ 0 iV 0 iii' e :J ::T :J r ll! 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Restroom building at Sparger Park Consultant: Carter and Burgess Contractor: McWilliams Enterprises Status: Final punch list Substantial completion: Completed COTTONBEL T TRAIL Project description: Design of Cotton belt Trail Consultant: Mesa Design Group Contractor: N/A Status: First submittals sent to TXDOT Substantial completion: Fall 2000 Park Operations and Capital Improvement Status Report March 6, 2000 Page 3 of 3 PLEASANT RUN PROPERTY Project description: Design of Master Plan Consultant: Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein Landscape Arch itectu re Contractor: N/A Status: Design process Substantial completion: Completed MCPHERSON PARK MASTER PLAN Project description: Design of Master Plan Consultant: Newman, Jackson, Bieberstein Landscape Arch itectu re Contractor: N/A Status: Design process Substantial completion: Summer 2000 Other Park Projects: Hall-Johnson Road - Staff is assisting in developing the landscaping plan and coordinating tree transplanting to parks. L. D. Lockett Park - The following improvements have been made: Insulation added, porch repaired, interior painted, roof repair; front door replaced; installation of thermal windows. Additional improvements will be made to the parking lot, and lighting and landscaping will be added.