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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-00000121- 0007356107/03/00 16:48 $409 764 3737 CS PARKS & REC [a 002 City of College Station Parks & Recreation Board Regular Meeting Parks Conference Room June 13, 2000 7:00 p.m. Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; David Gerling, Special Facilities Superintendent; Grace Calbert, Conference Center Supervisor; Lance Jackson, Lincoln Center Supervisor; Curtis Bingham, Parks Operations Superintendent; Shannon Waddell, Recreation Supervisor; Tony Scazzero, Recreation Supervisor; Marei Rodgers, Senior Services Coordinator; Kris Startzman, Board Secretary. Board Members Present: Chris Barzilla, Chair; George Dresser, Co-Chair; Glenn Schroeder; John Nichols; Bill Davis; Jon Turton; Laura Wood, Alternate. Board Members Absent: Glen Davis; John Crompton, Alternate. Guests: Steve Smith, 1003 Dexter Drive, College Station, Texas Jim Wendt, 2201 Timbcrloch Place, The Woodlands, Texas Wallace Phillips, 5010 Augusta Circle. College Station. Texas Charles Ellison, P.O. Box 10103, College Station, Texas Mollie Guni, 1605 N. Blue Bonnet Circle, College Station, Texas Carter Hall, 1702 Amber Ridge, College Station, Texas Visitors: Tarry K. Farnsworth, 4012 Hunter Creek, College Station, Texas 1.. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. Swearing in of new members: Jon Turton, John Nichols, Glenn Schroeder, and Laura Wood were sworn in to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board. 3. Hear visitars: No visitors spoke at this time. 4_ Pardon - Consider requests for absences of members from meeting; John Nichols made a motion to accept the absences of Glen Davis and John Crompton as excused. Chris Barzilla seconded the motion. All were in favor. and the motion passed unanimously. Parks and Recreation Board Regular Mewing nes+luy, lane 13, 2000 Page 1 of 7 07/03/00 16:49 $409 764 3737 CS PARKS & REC 16003 5. Approval of minutes from Regular meeting of May 9, 2000: John moved to approve the minutes from Regular meeting of May 9, 2000, with a minor editorial change. Bill Davis seconded the motion... All were in favor, and the motion passed unanimously- 6. Discussion and possible consideration regarding alcohol usage at Central Park: Steve Smith took the floor. He said that the recent incident at Central Park at which a team player was beaten with a baseball bat prompted his letter of concern regarding alcohol usage at the park. He feels that drinking was probably a factor in the incident. Mr. Smith feels that the park doesn't have the same family atmosphere that first attracted him to it. He went on to say that he does not feel conifiortable playing sports or bringing his family to a place where there is heavy drinking, flaring tempers, and swearing. Steve Beachy said that, to his knowledge, alcohol was not involved with the beating incident at Central Park. He said that rubs at the parks are governed by a City ordinance, and at the present time, there is no prohibition on alcohol in the parks. To change this situation would require a modification of the ordinance. He went on to say that he doesn't know if it is feasible to ban alcohol in a particular park or area of a park, but he would consult the Legal Department and bring the answer back to a future Board meeting. Steve said that in the meantime, the Department would research the situation to see how extensive the problem is and report back to the Board- Glenn D. asked Steve if there is supervision during games at the park or if someone monitors the drinking problem. Steve responded that Parks employees arc not at the park at all times during the games, but league officials usually are. He said that the Department would be able to express its concerns to the Leagues as well as try to come up with a solution to the problem The Board agreed that they would like the Department to research this issue and report back at a future meeting. No motion was made on this item. 7. Discussion and possible consideration concerning Park Land dedication requirements for the Crowley 't'ract: Steve B. introduced Wallace Phillips (Developer), Jim Wendt (Planning Consultant), and Charles Ellison (Attorney). He said that the proposed developmen had been presented to the Parks and Recreation Board and to the Planning and Zoning Commission in years past. However, it has been a while since any development has occurred. He went on to say that it is the developer's contention that the previous Park Land Dedication Ordinance would still apply, wherein the requirement was one acre per 133 dwelling units. It is the City staff s contention that since there hasn't been Parks and Recreation Board Regular Mdering Tuesday, Jkw 13, 2000 Page 2 of 7 07/03/00 16:49 $409 764 3737 CS PARKS & REC 2004 development since the Park Land. Dedication Ordinance was revised, the new ordinance would apply. The proposed development is located on Highway b and Careens Prairie Road, and is bisected by the proposed State Highway 40. The area is in Park Zone 10 and 13. The proposal includes approximately 757 single-family dwelling lots. Over four acres are being proposed for the park, but additional land is also being proposed for grcenbelts and walkways. The new Park Iand Dedication Ordinance states that the park land dedicated should be a minimum of five acres. So the Department is recommending that if the developer establishes a neighborhood park, that it be at least five acres. Steve went on to say that there is not an existing neighborhood park in that area, so a neighborhood park is needed in the development. Steve said that the proposed dedication is in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the Recreation, Park, and Open Space Master Plan. Charles Ellison discussed the proposal. He stated that a goal of the project is to incorporate a park system early in the development. John N. asked what the Board is being asked to act on. Steve said that the developer would like to know, before they incur additional expenses, if the park configuration and conceptual plan that they are proposing is agreeable to the Board. Jim Wendt discussed the proposed development. He said that proposed are three separate parks that are linked by a trail system. The amenities would be a couple of tennis courts, a basketball court, a picnic pavilion, a children's playground, a trail system that would link the three parks, and a pond with a fishing pier. He said that the three proposed parks would be equivalent to approximately 12 acres and the proposed trail system would be approximately seven acres (totaling around 19 acres). It is the developer's contention to convey all of the acreage to the City of College Station. Steve said that the developer is proposing to develop the park, which is allowable under the ordinance, but the Board would have the ability to approve the design specifications prior to construction. Bill D. moved that the Parks and Recreation Board. accept the conceptual plan with the proposed acreage. Gcorge D. seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion, passed unanimously. 8. Committee Reports: Steve said that this item had been placed on the agenda as a follow-up to the City Council's similar request to their Boards/Committees to report what accomplishments they have made over the past year. PwAa mrd Rea&W0n Baard Rggalar Meeting Taesday, June 13, 200 Page 3 of 7