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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Agenda Packets-1/5/1998 (11)G1tY of // ~~ Texas PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA September 14, 1998 7:00 p.m. I. Approval of September 3, 1998 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes 11. Discussion and Consideration of Zoning Change Request From AG (agricultural) to PUD-R (planned unit development -residential), David Bagwell, The David Bagwell Company, southwest comer of John McCain Road and Westcoat Drive III. Discussion and Consideration of City Wade Trail System -Bud Melton IV. Discussion and Consideration of Amending Parkland Dedication Ordinance V. Update Park Projects a. Kimzey Park b. Bransford Park c. McPherson Dairy Site d. Woodbriar Park e. Pleasant Run and Sparger Park Faci{ities VI. Citizen Comments/Presentations Regarding Items Not on the Agenda* VII. Staff Reports *(This time is albcated for citizens to informally address the Board on matters not on the agenda that require no formal action. Each presentation will be limited to a maximum of five (v~ minutes. Board members may not respond to citizens who speak regam~ding matters not on the agenda.) 1 certify that the above agenda was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on September 10, 1998. 5109 Bransford Road P.O. Box 185 Colleyville, Texas 76034 656-PARK Zoning Request -David Bagwell David Bagwell, The Bagwell Company, reviewed a proposal for a land swap of 6.0 acres along John McCain and Westcoat for 2.5 acres of the McPherson Dairy site property. He stated that Hershel Lindley, Schrickel & Rollins, who prepared the 1990 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, stated that the loss of 2.5 acres was irrelevant to the development of the parks; also, stated that a neighborhood park was not recommended, but site was a great location for a linear park system. Questions and discussions Would the open space around the perimeter be public or private; no definitive answer re: buffer for open space; discussed floodplain area; properties along 6.0 acre site would be have a retaining wall and perimeter fence; "gated, but not gated"; discussed both plans being economically equal. Are there any structures on the 6 acre site? No, must a couple of Corvairs. Discussed Master Plan improvements for John McCain Road. Discussed improvements along Wescoat and requirement to pay perimeter fees. Discussed Benedict out parcel status? Bagwell stated that he would pursue the dedication of the 25 ROW strip from the Benedicts, if the City Council approved the concept of the land swap Discussed wetlands and CORPS Questioned Planning and Zoning recommendation; asked why the zoning case was not sent to P & Z for a recommendation. Rich Hendler asked Mr. Bagwell which members of the City Council requested that he pursue the land swap. The response was Tigue, Arp and Thibodeaux. Joe Noorlag supported the concept of no homes along Westcoat Rich Hendler stated that this proposal was more palatable, but he would like more time on this issue prior to taking a vote. He asked Mr. Bagwell what was the hurry? Mr. Bagwell reviewed his timeline and stated that the project had been in the process for almost 12 - 15 months. (unsure of exact timeline, will need to listen to tape). ~ ,=~,^'l,;Z Date: September 14, 1998 From: Colleyville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PARB) To: Colleyville Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Subject: Colleyville Park Projects/CEDC Fiscal Year 99 Budget The Colleyville PARB wishes to express its gratitude to the CEDC for its vision and financial support of the various projects undertaken at Colleyville's parks. Without the funds from the CEDC the achievements realized this year and the anticipated successes of future years would not be possible. The PARB supports the proposed Fiscal Year 99 Budget contained within Resolution R-98-25. The funding contained within this Budget coincides with the timing of the open parks projects and the sequencing of the remaining priorities of the 1996 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (see attached). Items 1,2 and 4 of this Plan have been completed. The completion of a very near term project, the restrooms at Pleasant Run and Sparger parks is facing a funding shortfall. The latest estimate of the project cost, $384,470, exceeds funding for the project by approximately $95k. The CEDC Fiscal Year 99 Budget and the Voluntary Park Fund have been identified as sources of funding to complete this project. Because of the delay in the plans for Bransford Park, it is the opinion of the PARB that funds could be reallocated from this project to the restroom project. For your information, the following is a summary of anticipated future needs for parks projects: Immediate needs (within 12 months) ^ Funding for the purchase of GCISD property -Undedicated funds available to the PARB (Voluntary Parks and Parkland Dedication Funds) are insufficient to purchase this critical piece of property. ^ Smaller projects associated with the city-wide trails master plan. This would include funding for sidewalk connections and key school-to-home links and other safety issues. Long-term needs (in excess of 12 months) ^ Development of MacPherson property. ^ ISTEA probable overruns. ^ Broad-scale implementation of the city-wide trails master plan. ^ Construction of a recreation center or a joint project with GCISD. a w Table VII-1 City of Colleyville PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITIES 1996 -1998 PERIOD Description of Project andlor Facility Implementation Priority Possible Funding Sources Implementation Period Redevelop 40-acre City Park to remove 1 General Obligation Bonds 1996-98 substandard facilrbes and provide a wider variety TP&WD Grant and mix of recreational activities. New facilities within Land Donation from Bransford redevelopment to include detention pond/water Trust feature, lighted basebalVsoftball fields, rest room/concession building, community amphitheater, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, pavilion/rest rooms, picnic areas, paved roads and parking, and perimeter landscape beautification. Construction of approximately 1 mile of paved 2 TP&WD Grant muftipurpose trail in City Park Voluntary Park Funds 1996-98 Bond Funds Park Land Dedication Funds Table VII-2 City of Colleyville PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITIES 1999 - 2005 PERIOD D N Implementation Implementation Description of Project andlor Facility Priority Possible Funding Sources Period Development of additional neighborhood park 3 Voluntary Park Fees 1998-1999 facilities at Kimzey Park. Bond Funds TP&WD Grant Park Land Dedication Funds Acquisition of community park site, approximately 40 4 Bond Funds 1998-1999 acres. Phase I development of sports fields, in-line skating rink, picnic units, playground, roads and parking. Development of linear park linkages from Colleyville 5 Land Donation from Bransford 1993-2000 Nature Center to Sparger Park and Kimzey Park to Fees Big Bear Creek. Voluntary Park Fees TPBWD Grant Acquisition and development of linear park in Big 6 Park Land Dedication Ordinance 2000-002 Bear Creek corridor. Multipurpose trails, picnic TP&WD Grant units, picnic shelter, trail heads, signage, ISTEA Grant playground, and open play areas. ` City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Master Plan UPDATE VII. Recommendations and Plan Implementation Page 42 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 A Y r r r Table Vtl-3 City of Colleyvilte PARK, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITIES BUILDOUT PERIOD Description of Project and/or Facility Implementation Priority Possible Funding Sources Implementation Period Phase II development of community park with 7 City bond funds 8uildout lighted sports fields, practice fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, multi-purpose trails, paved roads and parking rest room -concession building and landscaping/beautification. Construction of recreation center with gym facilities, 8 City bond funds Buildout weight training facilities, space for recreation programs, portable stage, control-office space, landscaping, paved parking and picnic units. r:.. _. ; City of Colleyvilte Parks and Recreation Master Plan UPDATE ~,s VIL~ Recommendations and Plan Implementation Page 43 ~: MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager DATE: September 10, 1998 SUBJECT: Ordinance 0-98-1119 -Amending the Park Land Dedication Ordinance have attached for your information and review Ordinance 0-98-1119, Amending the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. On the basis that this item is on the September 15, 1998, City Council agenda, staff would like to provide an opportunity for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to consider this proposed amendment. I have also enclosed a copy of the current Park Land Dedication Ordinance 0-91-823. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (817) 577-7575, extension 204. Attachment xx: Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Cynthia Singleton, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation CI'I~Y COUNCIL City of ® a ~ C~ Texas AGENDA BRIEFING DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Ordinance 0-98-1119 -Amending the Park Land Dedication ordinance MEETING /AGENDA # 09/15/98 / September 15, 1998 First Reading and Public Hearing -Ordinance 98-1119 Background As a result of the recent concerns expressed by the Council regarding the wording of the park land dedication ordinance and possible interpretations of that ordinance's impact on the open space required to be dedicated as a part of the PUD-R provisions of the zoning ordinance, the attached amendment is meant to clarify the intent of the current ordinances and reflect the way in which these ordinances have been enforced to date. If adopted, this amendment would continue the practice of separating any land or fees paid under the park land dedication ordinance from any agreement to dedicate public open space as a part of a PUD-R. Recommendation Adopt Ordinance 98-1119 DEPARTMENT HEAD FINANCIAL REVIEW (IF NECESSARY) Q CITY MANA/G~ER ORDINANCE 0-98-1119 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE COLLEYVILLE CODE BY ADDING A PROVISION DEALING WITH THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE OBLIGATION OF A DEVELOPER TO DEDICATE PARKLAND OR PAY FEES IN LIEU THEREOF AND REQUIRE AN OPEN SPACE IN ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS. WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has heretofore adopted a Parkland Dedication Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City has zoning classifications which require open space. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. THAT Part D of Section 12 of Chapter 9 of the Colleyville Code be modified by adding thereto asub-paragraph (5) providing as follows: "(5) 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 obligations under Section 12 of Chapter 9 of the Colleyville Code to dedicate parkland or make payments in lieu thereof. AND IT IS SO ORDERED Ordinance 0-98-1119 Page 2 of 2 The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the day of 1998. ' The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the day of 1998. ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE Jean Harris, TRMC, CMC Richard Newton City Secretary Mayor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ~1'~ `l +. _, ~. ORDI2[A~ICE 7~Ot 0-91-823 Atf OADIZtAIiCE AKENDI2i(i BSCTIOIi 9 O! THE COLLEYVILLE CODE BY ADDI2ai THERETO A PROVZBI02~ ]tEQOIRI110 THE DEDIC]-TI011 O! PARE LAED Obt PAY~[E~iTB IIT LIEII THEREOF, E8TABLIBHI]Ki DElIIiITI0I~8, STATII~C~ IITTENT, REQIIIRIIiG DEDICATIO~t, ESTABLIBHIl1G BTANDAIIDB FOR DEDICATION, PR04IDI~fG PROCEDIIR88 FO& DEDICATION A.ND ACCEPTAaiCE OF PARE PROPERTY, ESTABLISHING A tBE IIi LIEII Olr DEDICATIO~t, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND IISE OF FEEB, BBTABLI3HING A PROCEDIIRE FOR RSFIIND, ADOPTING THE PARES AND REC&EATION 2iABT8R PLAN, ESTABLISHING I THE PAR2C LAND DEDICATION COMI[ITT$E, RENUMBERING SECTION 12: "DRAINAGE POLICY" OF THE CODE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the existence and use of park facilities is necessary to promote the health, safety and welfare of the public; and `• .WHEREAS, the existing park facilities of the City are incapable of serving new development within the City; and WHEREAS, the City has adopted the statement of intent as set out in this ordinance, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF I COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS AS FOLLOWS: Sec. l: THAT Section 12 of Chapter 9 of the Colleyville Code ~ entitled "Drainage Policy", be renumbered as Section 13 of Chapter 9 of the Code; Sec. 2: THAT a Section 12 be added to Chapter 9 of the Colleyville Code providing as follows: "Section 12: DEDICATION OF PARK LAND OR PAY2SSNT8 IN LIEU THEREOF A. D$FI~TITIONS (1) "City Park", means the largest park in a municipal system which provides a place of retreat and natural areas, spaciousness and specialized attractions, such as botanical gardens, historical area, or geological features, including areas for facilities for organized, competitive sports, and normally containing internal parking facilities. 1 i Z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 '(2) "Community Park", mans a~park which serves more than one i neighborhood. The park's primary function is to provide facilities , for organized, competitive sports, such as tennis, soccer, ~ football, softball, and baseball, which provides an open site of I adequate size having gentle gradients sufficient for such purposes. (3) "Dwelling Unit" or "DII^, means a structure occupied for ; residential purposes by one or more related members of a family. A number of dwelling units may be located within one structure. (4) "Fees in Lieu of Dedication", means the fees paid in lieu of dedication of park land as allowed pursuant to the terms of this section. (5) "Linear Park", means a park which introduces corridors of "green" into neighborhoods. Generally, such parks provide an extensive side view appearance of open space within the City and establish links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and other community facilities. Linear parks usually follow utility and drainage easements and flood plains. (6) "Neighborhood Park", means a local park that provides attractive, open space within easy walking or biking distance to a subdivision which includes both passive and active recreation for all age groups, providing special attention to pre-school and elementary age children. (7) "Special Purpose Park", means a park limited to one or two uses. An example of a special purpose parks are multi-purpose athletic complexes, aquatic center, golf course, historical site, and nature preserve. B . STATE24ENT OF POLICY It is the policy of the City of Colleyville to require new development to provide for the acquisition and expansion of park facilities necessary to serve new developments. Pursuant to that policy, the City of Colleyville has adopted a Parks and Recreation Master Plan and has determined the required dedication of park land or payments in lieu thereof based upon the assumptions and provisions contained in the Master Plan. Further, it is the intent of the City of Colleyville that the need for park services for new developments be provided for by the creation, installation and improvement of neighborhood parks where possible. C. DEDICATION AEQOIRBD No final plat of any subdivision which is residential in character shall be approved until the subdivider has complied with 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 i or provided =or compliance with all of the provisions of this , subchapter concerning dedication to the public of park land or ' payments in lieu thereoL, including any agreement concerning tees , or dedication in lieu thereof approved by the City Council pursuant to section E (1) hereof. D. DBDICATION OF LAND (1) Standards ~! In reviewing proposed dedications of park land, 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 park land is in (accordance with the development of the City, complies with the . ~ statement of intent of the Park Dedication Ordinance and because of the uniqueness of the property, requires a variance: (a) Park land 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 park land shall be available from public rights-of-way. (c) Park land shall be dedicated in tracts of a minimum width of 500 feet and a minimum depth of 500 feet. 14 :: (d) Where the proposed park land is a flood plain area which is proposed as a linear park, the following shall also be 15 I ~ 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 site which will allow movement to and from places where residents live, work and play. (iii) Whether the proposed site is easily accessible, visible and identifiable. (iv) Whether the proposed site has street frontage along its entire length. 3 ~' 26 1 ~2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 (v) Whether the proposed site is designed to be j used and function as a natural waterway with minimal site alteration. I (e) A minimum of 50; of any dedicated park land shall have grades of less than 3~ and shall be well drained and suitable for development of park land improvements. (f) Park land shall be provided with access to all j utilities, including water and sewer, along the street frontage of j the park. (g) Park land shall not be burdened with easements, ' rights-of-way, deed restrictions or other limitations which prohibit or inhibit the use of the park land for park purposes. (2) Amount and Location (a) The subdivider shall dedicate to the City a minimum ~of .0088 acres of park land in fee simple for each DU within the subdivision; provided, however, no tact of park land shall be less than 7 acres in total area unless approved by the City Council. (b) Park land may be within the subdivision or may be off-site or both; provided, however, if the off-site park land is knot contiguous to the subdivision, it must be located within one :mile of the perimeter of the subdivision. (3) Documents Accompanying Final Plat '° Where the subdivider proposes to dedicate land to the 16 ~iCity for park land purposes, the following additional documents shall be submitted to the City with the submission of the final 17 (plat of the subdivision: 18 `' 19 20 j 21 22 I 23 24 25 II 26 (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) 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, i.e., neighborhood park, linear park, special purpose or community park. 4 ;.i i i J s ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 (c) A statement as to the number of proposed DUs within the subdivision. (4) Condition of Property and Acceptance ~y the Citv ~ I 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 park land which i shall be accepted upon completion of the following conditions: (a) The subdivider shall permanently mark each corner of the park site with a 3/4 inch 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 encroachments, easements and providing a metes and bounds description of the park land. (c) All rubbish, trash, junk and other offensive materials shall be removed from the park land and the property returned to its natural condition except as to approved construction and improvements thereon. (d) All improvements or construction on or within the park land 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. $. PAYMENTS IN LIgU OF DEDICATION (1) Authorization i Where a subdivision contains less than 100 DIIs and upon authorization by the City, the subdivider may pay fees in lieu of dedication of park land. A subdivider seeking the approval of fees in lieu of dedication of park land shall i apply for said alternative in writing upon the filing of the preliminary plan of the subdivision. Authorization for fees in ' lieu of dedication shall be deemed approved upon approval of the preliminary plan of the subdivision without a dedication of park land thereon. By agreement with the subdivider, the City Council . may authorize mixed dedications of park land and fees in lieu thereof in amounts different from those specified herein when deemed in the best interest of the City. 5 ~i ~~ I ~~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 I 8 9 10 i 11 12 13 14 15 16 1? 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (2) Amount of Fee i A fee of $310.11 shall be paid for each dwelling unit within the subdivision in lieu of dedication of park land. (3) Collection (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 of fees in lieu of dedication. (4) Use of Fees (a) All funds collected as fees in lieu of dedication I shall be deposited in interest bearing accounts clearly identifying (the subdivision for which the fee was collected. Interest earned ion 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 sites which are available for park purposes whose service includes a portion of the subdivision in which the fees in of dedication were collected. other areas lieu 2) The retirement of bonds, certificates of I~obligation, or other indebtedness of the City, the proceeds from which were utilized to acquire or improve park sites or other sites which are available for park purposes whose service areas includes a portion of the dubdivision in which the fees in lieu of (dedication were collected: The following are hereby established as park service areas: hype of Park Neighborhood Park Bernice Area The area encompassed by a circle using the center of the neighborhood park as its center and extending for a radius of 2/3 of a mile. 6 26 !~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ZS 26 v ~ / ~ T `-~ Community Park City Park Linear Park Special Purpose Park (5) Refunds I I The area encompassed by a circle using the center of the community park as ~ its ~ center and extending for a i radius of 1~ miles. ' The entire area of the City The entire area of the City The entire area of the City { (a) IIpon the request of an owner of property on which a I fee in lieu of dedication has been paid, the City shall refund the ~~fee in lieu of dedication if within f ive years of the date of ~ypayment, the City has not utilized the funds for the purposes ~iallowed herein. (b) All refunds shall be paid to the record owner of the property at the time the refund is paid. F . ADOPTION OF PAR1C8 AND RBCRBATZON 2SABTER PLAN ' The City hereby adopts the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, jdated April, 1990, prepared by Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc., as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of j Colleyville. I G. PA.R1C LAND DBDICATIOH COMMITTEE (1) The City hereby creates the Park Land Dedication Committee. The Park Land Dedication Committee shall be made up of i two members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and two members of the Parks and Recreation Board. The Park Land Dedication Committee shall have the following duties: (a) Review proposed dedications of park land 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. I (2) The City Council shall appoint the members of the Park Land Dedication Committee and the terms of the members of the Park ' Land Dedication Committee shall coincide with their respective ~ 7 ' 1 i Z 4 5 6 II ,I ~, 8 9 terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Park Board, as applicable." Sec. 4: If any provision, section, sentence or clause or phrase of this ordinance, or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void, invalid, or for any reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other person or sets of circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council of the City of Colleyville in adopting this ordinance that no portion hereof nor provision or regulation contained herein become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality or invalidity or any other portion or regulation. ii AND IT IS SO ORDERED 10 ;. .;The fir reading and is hearing being conducted 11 ~ i 7* ~ day of 1991. i 12 The seco d reading and blic hearing being conducted ~ /~ day of Qc,/ _ 1991. 13 IThe thin readin and g p.u~ic hearing being conducted i ~~ ~ day of / ~~ 1991. 14 - -- ATTEST 15 ~ ('/~1 ~I - / x~ 16 ,~ ! ~ ~LaVada Johnso I7 ilCity Secretary 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CITY OF COLLEYVILLE on the on the on the ; d ~ kris Hawkins Mayor APP VED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Ross T . ~ Fost'er City Attorney ~h/ord/parkland IIpdated 06/20/91 8 MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manage ' DATE: September 10, 1998 SUBJECT: Kimzey Park Grant -TPWD On-Site Visit I wanted to inform you that on Tuesday, September 15th, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) representatives are scheduled to conduct an on-site visit of Kimzey Park for the grant application. They are scheduled for arrive at City Hall at 8:30 a.m. If available, you are invited to attend the on-site tour of the park. Dave Dudziak, Chair, and members of the Kimzey Park Master Plan Committee, will also be invited to attend this tour. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (817) 577-7575, extension 204. Attachment xx: Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Cynthia Singleton, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager DATE: September 10, 1998 SUBJECT: Colleyville Pathways: A Citywide Trail Plan I have attached for your information and review a copy of the draft report, as prepared by Melton and Associates, Inc. for the development of "Colleyville Pathways: A Citywide Trail System." Bud Melton, Melton and Associates, will be present at the meeting to review this draft report and answer any questions. This item has also been placed on the September 15th City Council meeting for consideration and approval. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (817) 577-7575, extension 204. Attachment xx: Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Cynthia Singleton, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation with a variety of topographic and vegetative conditions are ideal for City parks. Neighborhood and community park fiaciiities are often found in city parks as well. Size and Location The size of a city park ranges from fifty acres up. Such parks are usually located on sites with special natural amenities. City parks should be located adjacent to major thoroughfares in order to accommodate the large numbers of visitors that may be expected to arrive by automobile. Typical Facilities {t is desirable to leave much of the site in a natural or minimally developed state. In addition to neighborhood and community park facilities, city parks could include: • Internal road system and parking facilities. • Viewpoints or overlooks. • Nature trails and interpretative areas. • Equestrian trails and associated facilities. • Pond or lake with fishing pier and boating-canoeing. • Botanical garden or arboretum. • Amphitheater. City Park is an example of a small city park. 1'lre Linear or LnkQ~e;Par1 The linear park has great value in a city park system. Such parks introduce corridors of green into the fabric of urban development. Although they may be very narrow, their length can provide the appearance of expansive open space particularly when the long axis of the park parallels a street. They establish links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and other community facilities. Ideally, these parks are developed into a comprehensive system that links together all the parks within a city. -~ linkage parks usually follow creeks, ridges, shorelines or utility and drainage ~ easements or rights-of-way. They often carry storm water run off. Such land is undesirable for residential and commercial construction, and developers are often 1 ~ City of Colleyville Parks and Recreation Master Plan UPDATE ~~; ~ ~ ~~ r i~.~ . ~/ Al s7 _ ~t.. - -, 4^ 1 a~ t , Cs.± ~ ~r . 9 eager to donate it for park purposes. 1f a donation of land is unavailable, the cost3ofg-s' acquiring property for linear parks is usually less per acre than the cost of acqulnng`Tif « 1~:.'~ ' land for a typical neighborhood park. -, ~, ~~ ~; ~: Size and Location A linear park has no particular size requirements or limitations, but its shape is usually long and narrow. Where floodplains and easements are not available, a ti linkage park can be developed along existing streets and thoroughfares. A standard five foot sidewalk along the edge of an existing street can be replaced with a ten-foot path that is pulled away from the street for added safety and to allow room for additional landscaping. Utility easements and rights-of-way also offer possibilities for linkage parks. Typical Facilities The addition of permanent recreation facilities in drainage easements and floodplains is restricted because of the dense vegetation, flood hazard, and the linear nature of the space. Linear parks are especially suited to activities that are linear in nature, so the most commonly found improvement is the multipurpose trail. Other facilities suitable for linear and linkage parks include: • Landscape development and beautification. • Playgrounds. • Picnic areas. • Multipurpose athletic practice fields • Nature trails and centers. Bicycle Trails Bicycle trails exist independently of parks in many communities and could be appropriate in Colleyville. Often they are incorporated into the flow of automobi4e traffic with a designated lane but no physical separation. However, many serious cyclists seem to prefer riding in the traffic lanes of two-lane "country" roads such as many of Colleyville's thoroughfares. Wth proper education as to their use, hike lanes have proven effective in separating flows of motor vehicle and bike traffic ... The defined space eliminates the tendency for cyclists to distribute themselves over the roadway cross-section and gives the cyclist a sense of security. Furthermore, presence ~r City of Coileyville Parks and Recreation Master Plan UPDATE 1V. Area and Facility Concepts and Standards Page 19 MEMORANDUM TO: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board FROM: Dianne McWethy, Assistant City Manager (,; DATE: September 10, 1998 ~' SUBJECT: The Bagwell Company -David Bagwell Land Exchange Proposal As per the attached August 25, 1998, letter, David Bagwell has requested to attend the September 14th Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting to address the issues that were raised at the August meeting of the Parks Board. This item will also be placed on the September 15, 1998, City Council agenda. I have attached for your review the exhibit submitted by Mr. Bagwell for the proposed Westmont Development. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (817) 577-7575, extension 204. Thank you for your assistance with this request. Attachment xx: Skip Keller, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Bob Stripling, City Manager E~~t/_Sr199U 1_•15 '='1a~~687;~F~ L~~VIL~ B~~at~lEL_L ~=:Uh1F'. ~. P~'~ ~E i it August 25, "l:998 Jean Harris:: City SecretiCry City of Col:;>yville P.O. Box 1fi;5 Colleyville, '~"exas 76Q34 Dear Jean: P08t-it° Fax Note ~ 7671 ~e~' pegds~x ~ 6 To + ~ From t:oJDepL I Cam. Phase M ~ QMns x Fax k ~ Fgn g In order th.:t we may respond to the issues raised at the last Colleyville's Parks Boar~:l meeting about the proposed pack land exchange that ha s been sugges;;ted for uur Benedict proposed zoning case, we have arranged to be on tl'-.(~ September 14, 1998 agenda of the Colleyville Park Board. Therefore, Tve request that our zoning case fur the Benedict property be placed on t 1ze September 15, 1998 agenda of the Colleyville City Council for its first reading. j i Thank you. Sincerely, ~ is ,r r David S. 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