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From: Brad Reid
To: Gary Sieb
Date: Thu, Jan 11, 2001 1:30 PM
Subject: St. Joseph Village
January 11, 2001
RE: St. Joseph Village
Gary,
On the Boundary Exhibit of the above mentioned project proposal is indicated a dedication of land as a
linear park. Subsequent conversations with representatives of the owners have revealed the fact that
this area is proposed to be dedicated to the city as a park to fulfill the requirements of the Park
Development Ordinance. This area of the site is unacceptable as a park site and is not recommended to
be received to eliminate the Park Development requirement for this development.
There are several issues with the proposed park site that make it undesirable. There are many
designated wetland areas spread throughout the property, rendering portions of it unusable. The shape
and location of the property also render it unlikely as a park. It is long and narrow making it usable only
for a connector to another location, or for a confined activity. Water often collects in much of the site
creating a maintenance problem for the owner. It currently remains untouched the majority of the time
because of the difficulties of maintenance.
I would like to request a 20' easement running north and south through the property for future
consideration of the hike and bike trail.
Thanks for your consideration of this item.
BR