PD133-CS 940802 ,
DATE: August 2, 1994
TO: Gary Sieb, Planning and Community Services Director
FROM: Steven G. Goram, Director of Public Works
RE: P&Z Comments from Parks and Recreation Board, August 1, 1994
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with information that you can share with
the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding P&Z issues that affect the Parks and
Recreation system. With the submittal of these comments, I will provide you with comments
or direction that the Parks and Recreation Board would like the Planning and Zoning
Commission to consider regarding projects that are currently involved in the development
process.
The following comments have been listed by the Parks and Recreation Manager and reflect
what took place during the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of Monday, August 1, 1994.
Coppell 200 South Development
The Parks and Recreation Board received a presentation from Dowdy, Anderson and
Associates and the developer with the Coppell 200 South project, north of Andrew Brown,
Jr. Community Park, west. Mr. Bill Anderson, with Dowdy, Anderson and Associates had
issued correspondence to the Board which described what improvements that the developer
wished to bring forward with this development.
Staff also informed the Parks and Recreation Board about previous commitments that had
been made regarding this property also known as the "Magnolia Tract". I am attaching Mr.
Anderson's correspondence as well as information on previous commitments on the
referenced site. The Board made the following comments regarding the Coppell 200 South
development.
* The Board agreed with thc concept to develop thc proposed site, but felt that
' certain issues needed to be addressed prior to final plat approval.
*~,~ A cost breakdown for the improvements proposed is needed to
compare with improvements originally agreed to in 1985 and 1988.
August 1, 1994
Page 2
* The following additions need to be made to the proposed improvements
r? ,~. The developer will work with the City in order that a gran~
could be pursued for the donation of the park site and
improvements proposed.
,~ The developer will provide for the establishment of bermuda
turf grass in the park site.
~ The developer will provide a plan for what automated irrigation
will be installed at or near the playground proposed.
,~' Any playground specifications would need to be coordinated
with the Parks and Recreation Division and would be accessible
to challenged individuals.
(~9 The developer will work with the City to provide additional
access along the Denton Tap Road Bridge as it is widened,
should the pedestrian/bike bridge not be approved across
/ Denton Creek as proposed.
i ~ The developer will provide aeration fountains within the two (2)
lakes proposed.
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c',-,p?,.u ,~_r~,)_ q,-,,&h, the developer will work with staff and the
Parks and Recreation Board to finalize improvements to the
proposed park site.
Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section V, Preliminary Plat
Staff briefed the Parks and Recreation Board on this proposed plat. In the case of this
subdivision, the Parkland Dedication Ordinance would be in effect and would automatically
require fees in the amount of $1,285 per dwelling unit. The Board had no comments on this
development.
Village at Cottonwood Creek, Section VI, Preliminary Plat
Staff briefed the Parks and Recreation Board on this proposed plat. The Parkland Dedication
Ordinance would be in effect for this subdivision. Because the development had a total of
188 dwelling units, the developer would be required to either dedicate 1.88 acres of parkland
or provide $1,285 per dwelling unit for this project. Because of the small amount of
parkland required, staff would recommend that money-in-lieu be required in this subdivision.
Slaff has also required that a twenty foot (20') hike and bike trail easement with the
construction of an 8' concrete trail be shown in the common area located in this
development. The Parks and Recreation Board had no other comments regarding this
subdivision.
Parks and Recreation Board Comments
August 1, 1994
Page 3
The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Presentation of Common Area Improvements
The Parks and Recreation Board received a presentation from the developer of The Estates of
Cambridge Manor, in regard to common area improvements to this subdivision. The Board
thanked Mr. Bommarito for his presentation and his proposed amenities to this development.
The next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Division is scheduled to take place on
Monday, September 12, 1994. Should you have any questions regarding these comments,
please contact Rick Wieland or me.
RSW/rsw
cc: Amy Smith, Park Chairperson
Jim Witt, City Manager
Rick Wieland, Parks and Recreation Manager
PZCOMM.RSW
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