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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParks and Rec Advisory Board-Minutes-1/2/1992 ORr..f1 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 2, 1991 tJltllP't CAll TO ORDER: Chairman Linford called the Public hearing to order at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 2, 1992. ROll CAll: PRESENT: Board Members: Chairman Linford, Mike Billings, Lila Coley, Mike Shelton, Gail Mills and Jim Hoff City Staff: Sha ron Curry, Recreati on Supervi sor; Keith Fi scher, City Engi neer, and Terry Cheek, Schrickel, Rollins & Associates City Council Members: Ed McKninght, Steve McCain and Richard Newton Special Guests: Sammy Bowling, Phil Fiegel and Pleasant Run Park area residents ABSENT: Paul Vigiletti Chairman Linford presented a brief background on the planning process and explained that initial plans called for the third Public Hearing to be held in September, however, the process has been delayed while agreements were worked out with TU Electric and Crown of Life Church for use of their property in conjunction with the Pleasant Run Park development. He stated the goal is to build the park and have it ready for play in the Fall of 1993. To accomplish this will require a very tight timetable. Due to the growing seasons and length of time requi red to establ ish adequate turf for soccer play, missing the timetable by a month can cost up to a year of playing time. It is critical to complete all phases of the project in a timely, orderly manner. Terry Cheek, Schrickel, Rollins & Associates, presented the master plan for the park's development stating that although very preliminary every effort has been made to address the neighbors concerns addressed at previous meetings. The plans address access, parking and drainage and the hazards of the railroad tracks. The key areas of the plan are: preserving the existing tree line, green areas along the front and the connected pathway system. Access to the park has presented some problems - the neighbors did not want access 1 ined up wi th McDonwe 11 School Road due to the proximi ty of traffi c to their homes. The original plan lined up ingress and egress with L. D. Lockett Road; however, L. D. Lockett presents significant safety hazards and traffic congestions problems due to the proximity of the inclined railroad tracks. Various options for locating the access were discussed. While being sensitive to the neighbors concerns, Terry Cheek recommends a compromise in locating the access at the north corner of the TU property. This approach would place the entrance at the rear of two lots that are undeveloped at this time. Jim Hoff made a recommendation to utilize as much space as possible for park areas while maintaining the number of playing fields in the original plan. Several alternatives were discussed by Board members and residents. The consensus is to be as conscious as possible to the neighbor's concerns when relocating the access points; to maintain the number of fields in the original plan and to utilize the TU .property for parking. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes of January 2, 1992 page 2... Key dates for completion of the project are: Summer, 1992 - construction begins; turf plantings must be complete by 06-01-93; Summer, 1993 - construction complete, August, 1993 - play begins. JIM HOFF MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR PLEASANT RUN PARK TO INCLUDE: 280-300 PARKING SPACES UTILIZING THE TU PROPERTY; MOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE NORTH END OF THE TU PROPERTY, WITH THE MAIN ACCESS ROAD ALONG THE RAILROAD TRACKS; EIGHT PLAYING FIELDS, MINIMUM - NINE, OPTIMUM (REDUCING SIZE FROM MAXIMUM TO MORE THAN MINIMUM IF NECESSARY); ALLOW ROOM FOR A PATHWAY TO CONNECT WITH FUTURE LINEAR PARK DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE RAILROAD TRACKS. CHERYL LIVINGSTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE. Board Members will meet at 12:30 P.M. at Terry Cheeks office on Monday, January 7 to review the revised drawings before presentation to the City Council. Terry Cheek presented the Board with preliminary cost estimates for development of the park (attachment) indicating the total cost estimate and the recommended Phase I development. Jim Hoff stated that field lighting (not included in the preliminary estimate) is crucial to the soccer program and recommends lighting be added at the expense of other items. The Board discussed various options for development with available bond funding. Along with funding some items from the general fund, some items can be accomplished more cost effectively if the are handled "in-house" rather than through a general contractor. The Board will meet to further discuss these issues when more definite figures become available during the design phase of the project. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing the Board discussed PUD-91-931. The PUD, the third tract north of Pleasant Run Park, would provide linkage from Pleasant Run Park to the PUD and further development along the railroad tracks, with future potential to hike or bike from John McCain to L.D. Lockett Park. The consensus of the Board is the property presents significant security and safety hazards as presented. The recommendations are: 1. not less than 25% street frontage; 2. public access 3. 81 chainlink security fence along the railroad 4. security lighting installed 5. minimum six parking spaces In addition, the Park Board requests a Chandler/Cantrell representative attend the January 9 Board meeting to discuss the plans. GAIL MILLS MADE A MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 10:45 P.M. MIKE SHElTON SECONDED THE MOTION WHICH CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS. VOTE.