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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/2004 - Regular Minutes - Parks Board (4) Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Public Hearing Tuesday, March 3, 2004, 7:00 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center 1000 Eleanor Street College Station, Texas Staff Present: Steve Beachy, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Ploeger, Assistant Director; Peter Vanecek, Senior Park Planner; David Wood, Park Planner; Scott Hooks, West District Supervisor; Lance Jackson, Lincoln Center Supervisor; Pamela Springfield, Staff Assistant. Board Members Present: John Nichols, Chairman; Larry Farnsworth; Ken Livingston; Don Allison; Glenn Schroeder; Jodi Warner (arrived late); Gary Erwin, Alternate. Board Members Absent: Glen Davis. Visitors: Michael Levy, P.O. Box 6642, CS Arthur Soloman, 2250 Dartmouth #1228, CS Shawn Thomas, 939 Spring Loop, CS Lori Buck, 2521 Ashford, CS Andrew Vacek, 1411 Antone Court, CS Justin Minton, 3626 Hollyhock, CS Mike Bennett, 1216 Oney Hervey, CS Tomye Folts Zettner, 311 Stasney #1401, CS Jennifer Jobe, 2334 Pheasant, CS Kevin Myers, 3319 Lodgepole Circle, CS Bubba Molinare, 3201 Lane St., CS Grace Rabuck, 117 Holleman Dr. W. #13303, CS Kim Taylor, 2300 Axis Ct., CS April Conkey, 1809-B Woodsman, CS Jeremiah Minarcik, 117 Ridge Cove Matt Wilson, 1216 Oney Hervey, CS Lance Haynie, 7576 River Ridge Dr., CS Katie Kasmiersky, 617 San Mario, CS Joe Dalton, 1520 Wolf Run, CS Pamela Kiekman, 117 Holleman Dr. W. #13102 CS Jennifer Johnson, Hickory Dr., CS Jennifer Sellers, 1415 Holik, CS Maria Gijon, 100 Winter Park #309, CS Chris Ceballos, 2250 Dartmouth #1228, CS Lindsay McDonald, 4149 Wellborn Road Krystal Kennedy, 1603-D Anderson, CS #211, Bryan 1. Call to Order. John Nichols, Chairman, called the public hearing to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Possible action regarding requests for absences. Jodi Warner had submitted a request that she may be unable to make the meeting. A motion was made by Glenn Schroeder to accept her request for absence and seconded by Larry Farnsworth. Hearing no objection, the motion carried unanimously. (Jodi W. ultimately arrived shortly before the meeting adjourned.) 3. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action concerning the development of Woodway Park. John N. introduced Steve Beachy and Eric Ploeger, who would be leading the meeting. Eric thanked everyone for Woodway Park Public Hearing Page 1 March 3, 2004 attending and explained that the purpose of the meeting was to get feedback from the public on Woodway Park, and to take those ideas and formulate a conceptual plan for the construction of the park. Eric introduced Pete Vanecek, Senior Park Planner, who would be explaining a couple of concepts that had been developed. Eric stated that these were not the final designs for the park, only concepts of what was typical of neighborhood parks. He said neighborhood parks are intended to serve the immediate neighborhood and normally do not have amenities for organized sports, such as lighted ball fields, playing fields, or parking lots. However, since there were enough funds available and this park was located on a very busy street, a parking lot may be included. Eric briefly explained park zones and the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. Woodway Park is located in Park Zone 7, and is bordered Holleman on one side and the proposed Jones Butler Road extension. Once the extension is complete, the park will be bordered by two major thoroughfares. The park is basically a triangle divided into two sections, with the city owning the top 9.7- acre portion and negotiating to purchase the remaining 5.25 acres. There is an agreement for that portion, however the owner is waiting until work begins on the Jones Butler Road extension before he will sell it to the city. Staff intended to create a site plan for the entire piece of property. If the 5.25 acres was not acquired by the time construction was ready to begin, the 9.7-acre portion would be developed anyway, which is probably where most of the amenities would be situated. The second piece of property has some significant elevation changes, as well as a large pond. The pond would need to be evaluated to see if it will need to be cleaned up in order to make it attractive and safe. There was a significant amount of drainage that ran through the park, and if trails were put in, there would need to be some bridges. Ric stated that for the purpose of the meeting, the entire site should be considered. Ric mentioned some of the amenities that could be considered for the park, such as covered playgrounds, shelters, picnic units, bicycle racks, amenities for dogs, swing sets, and exercise stations. He turned the presentation over to Pete Vanecek. Pete V. talked about the two concepts which included parking for about 50 cars, a mile jogging trail, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, a pier on the pond for fishing, identifying signs, landscaping, and trees. There was an existing sidewalk along Holleman. The pond would probably be drained, dug deeper, and an aerator installed to keep the water circulating. The second concept was basically the same, except it had tennis courts and a practice backstop. Pete asked for ideas. (Staff responses are noted in parenthesis.) Maria Gijon asked how extreme the elevation changes on the proposed piece of property were, and if it would be handicap accessible. (The goal would be Woodway Park Public Hearing Page 2 March 3, 2004 to make as much of the property as possible, handicap accessible. Any trails put in would be handicap accessible.) Michael Bennett asked if staff had given any thought to a nine-hole disc golf course. (Those are a challenge for small facilities, but could certainly be looked at.) Joe Dalton didn't know if a dog park would be good in that neighborhood since everything around it was apartments and dogs weren't allowed. He liked the jogging trail. Jeremiah Minarcik asked what type of material the jogging path would be made of (Probably concrete.) Lance Haynie felt that since the neighborhood consisted of mostly students, a playground might not be necessary and asked if any demographic studies had been done. (Staff had some demographic information and the area is mostly students, but experience has shown that this changes over time.) Maria G. suggested putting the basketball court closer to Jones Butler Road so that it would be more easily accessible to the people in that area. Justin Minton said he knew that a sand volleyball court and basketball court would be used a lot. Lights were also important for play at night. Ken Livingston said that he didn't like the practice field so close to the busy streets in the second concept. (An attractive fence may have to be considered for along the street.) Joe Dalton asked if there would be any grassy, open spaces. (Probably the only open area would be around the pond or parking lot. Grass could be considered.) Jeremiah M. asked if the existing woods in concept one would be turned into open space. (It probably wouldn't be cleared completely - just the underbrush.) April Conkey would like the site to be left more wooded rather than completely cleared for open areas. She asked what the pond would be used for, and if Jones Butler Road would go through to 2818. (The Thoroughfare Plan proposes that the road continues out to 2818. Most ponds were for aesthetic purposes and stocked for fishing, but staff was open for comments.) Joe D. wondered if it was possible to develop the top portion and open the bottom portion for access but leave it as a natural habitat. (This will probably be what takes place due to the natural layout of the land. A trail system and a pier may be all that are done on that portion. There is also an issue with the pond. The pond level has been raised about two feet by beaver damming up a portion of it.) Lori Buck asked if there would be any drainage for the sand volleyball court. (Any new courts have a French drain - underground pipes that drain the water off elsewhere.) Jennifer Sellers would like to see the site remain more wooded and natural. Joe D. felt it wasn't completely necessary to develop that park - it could be left more natural and residents could use the facilities at the other apartment complexes. Lance H. would like to see the site kept more wooded. Woodway Park Public Hearing Page 3 March 3, 2004 John N. asked if the students would like to see benches in the park. Lori B. said a few benches would be nice, but not an overabundance. Krystal Kennedy said that if the dog park idea was considered, then signs should be posted requiring leashes or else it might keep people from going. (There was a leash law in College Station.) Kevin Myers would like to see an area where he could take his dog off-leash. If the jogging trails went in, then the brush would have to be cleared out for security purposes. Maria G. said that she thought the trails were a good idea and would prefer the underbrush cleared as well for safety reasons. She asked what type of material the trails would be. (They would probably be concrete or, depending on the budget, they could also be rubber cushioned surfacing.) Andrew Vacek liked the idea of lighted jogging trails and asked about the curfew time. He also wanted to know what would be done with the beaver if developed as a dog park. (Bank beaver are very hard on ponds. They tunnel into dams/dikes and destroy the integrity of them. They may have to be relocated. There is a Park Curfew Ordinance. For neighborhood parks the curfew is 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m., unless changed by an ordinance amendment.) Lance H. would like to see a more natural type material, such as mulch, for the jogging trail. Jeremiah M. was in favor of concrete for the trails, because there would be a containment issue with mulch or gravel. He would like to see the metal benches with rubber on them (because they are more comfortable) placed along the trails. He also liked the idea of the basketball and sand volleyball courts. Unless you were a resident of one of the apartment complexes, you did not have access to their courts. (The benches that are used have backs.) Maria G. would like to see a dog park area within the park and asked about maintenance issues associated with it. (Maintenance is typically the biggest problem mostly because the grass disappears. Most dog parks are going to a gravel surface and the pet owner is required to pick up after their dog, with plastic bags and waste containers provided. It might be tough to do a dog park in this location. There were other parks, where it might work better.) David Wood stated that he had seen a dog park with a concrete boat ramp- type of entry into water. It kept the park a lot cleaner by cutting down on the mud. John N. stated that there was a fairly recent National Recreation and Park Society magazine that had an article on dog parks. One of the things stressed in the article was to have a local citizens' group get involved in helping to maintain the park. Jennifer S. asked what would happen to the beavers. (This had not been discussed, but it was possible they may no longer be there by the time the park is developed.) Tomye Folts asked if they were actually nutria and not beaver. Nutria is considered an invasive species and could be eliminated. (These have actually built a dam structure and there have been beaver in the parks before.) Woodway Park Public Hearing Page 4 March 3, 2004 Joe D. asked about the possibility of using mulch for the trails with wood decking in areas where drainage was a problem. (Mulch would be a maintenance issue anywhere that there is more than a 1% slope.) Gary Erwin asked if mulch on the trail would inhibit the ADA requirements. (The department has a lot of experience with different trail surfaces. The cinder/crushed brick tracks are being taken out of the parks because maintenance is a problem. Concrete with a rubber surface is preferred and has been installed in a number of places. It runs about $8-$9 per square foot for the concrete and the surface. Fortunately, the budget for this park is good. The trail loop design will be looked at to see where it can be done.) Maria G. would like to see emergency phone boxes put on the trails. (The emergency phones were a possibility that would have to be checked into.) Kevin M. felt that the 5.25 acres would need to be cleared out so that law enforcement and emergency vehicles could have access. (Once Jones Butler Road went in, they would have good access.) Mike B. asked when construction on the existing park land would begin. (Based on the input from the meeting, staff would go back and prepare design concepts with cost estimates, which would be introduced to the Board at another public hearing. The exact schedule was not known, but it would be a month or two before that happened.) John N. asked that the next public hearing be held while the University was in session so that there would be good student representation. Jeremiah M. wanted to know if a dog park was put into place, where it would go and how large an area would be needed. (Staff had not gotten to that level of detail. The smallest park seen on the internet was about an acre, and some were as large as fifteen acres, with the entire area dedicated to dogs.) Jeremiah said if an area for dogs went in, he would like to see it be smaller. Jennifer Jobe would like to see a dog park. She wanted to know if the upper, existing park land could be developed with other amenities, while developing three acres or so of the lower portion as a fenced off dog park with a cement ramp going into the pond. The trails could continue around that portion of the park outside of the dog park area. (It was possible that this could be done.) Joe D. wanted to reiterate that it would be really nice to have a Frisbee golf course. Glenn Schroeder asked if Frisbee golf could be integrated in with other amenities such as sand volleyball and basketball courts. (Staff did not have a lot of experience with Frisbee golf courses and would have to look into it.) Mike B. thought it would be feasible to integrate all amenities together, and used Austin's Colony and Hensel Park as examples. Both were nine-hole courses with picnic tables, running trails, etc. with disk golf baskets set up along the jogging trails and integrated in with the other amenities. Lance H. wanted to encourage the idea of a disc golf park as well. Jeremiah M. said the course was integrated through the park but not near the open space, pavilion or playground. He felt that it would have to go into the proposed portion of the park land. Andrew V. added that it would not need to be spread out. Woodway Park Public Hearing Page 5 March 3, 2004 Joe D. asked where staff would go for information on designing a course. (The manufacturer could provide information, as well as the City of Bryan.) Justin Minton preferred the first concept over the second and didn't see the need for a playground. April C. would like to see a small playground put in. She said she lived in the neighborhood and there were people with small children. Others agreed. Michael Levy asked what style trash can would be used. (The standard trash can used is called the XTR. It has a plastic liner, with wood on the outside.) John N. asked if there were any other amenities that had not been mentioned that they would like to see considered. Mike B. reiterated that he would like to see the park kept as natural as possible. He felt the park needed a playground and other amenities, but would like to see it left more natural. Someone asked about restrooms in the park. (Restrooms do not normally go into neighborhood parks because most users are within walking distance from home. Depending on the amenities that go into the park, rest rooms may have to be considered.) Krystal K. felt that restrooms were needed. At Research Park you have to pack up and leave if you have to use the restroom. She also felt that the pavilion in Bee Creek Park was very nice. Jeremiah M. would like to see picnic units with a barbecue pit. (Picnic units have a table, barbecue pit, and a trash can.) Larry Farnsworth asked what size pavilion would go in. (Staff had no specific size in mind.) Krystal K. said she would like to see a larger pavilion that could be utilized by various organizations. (Larger pavilions require more parking and restrooms, and there would be an impact on the neighborhood.) April C. thought that a small pavilion and parking area would be best since there was a lot of traffic in the area already. Lance H. asked if there would be an aerator installed in the pond and if there was an alternative to the fountain type aerator. (Normally, aerators were installed in the ponds because it improved water quality and was better for the fish. There was an aerator that had been invented by someone locally that sat on the bottom, without the spray.) Jeremiah M. asked if there would be any irrigation or a sprinkler system. (Normally irrigation did not go into neighborhood parks except around trees, shrubs, or flowers.) A last comment was added that picnic tables were important. Ric said he felt that these were all very good ideas and appreciated everyone coming out. Everyone would be kept informed of the next public hearing, which hopefully would be held before finals. 4. Adjourn. A motion was made to adjourn and seconded. Hearing no objection the motion passed unanimously. Woodway Park Public Hearing Page 6 March 3, 2004 Park Land Dedication Ordinance Project Review CheckUist Date Received: 2C24/2084 Park zone: 12 Current Zone Balance: $0 Project Location: Harpers Ferry Rd. Name of Development: South Hampton(Nantucket) Applicant: Nantucket LTD Address: 1101 University Drive East#108 City/State/Zip: College Station, TX 77840 Phone Number/Fax: ? Fax Number: E-mail: ? Engineer/Planner: Texcon Address: 1707 Graham Rd. City/StateZip: College Station, TX 77845 Phone Number/Fax: 690'7711 Fax Number: 690-9797 E'K8aU: REQUIRED COMPLIANCE Section 10-B-1: Land Dedication Single Family Dwelling Units: 62 Multi-Family Dwelling Units: Total Land Requirement: 0.614 Acres Proposed Dedication: 0 Section 10-B-2: Fee in Lieu of Land Has the Planning and Zoning Commission's approval been obtained? NO Land Fee: Single Family Fee($198/dwelling unit): 62 x$198.00=$12,276.00 Multi-Family Fee ($160/dwelling unit): Total Acquisition Fee: Section 10-B-3: Park Development Fee Single Family Fee ($358/dwelling unit): 62 x$358.00 $22,196.00 Multi-family Fee($292/dwelling unit): Total Fee Amounts: Total Single Family Fee ($556/dwelling Unit): $558x62 = $34.472 Multi-Family Fee ($452/dwelling Unit): Park LanDedication o^ec^m/ 0/Board/Park Land Dedication/checklisI/Origtnals/Long Version Revised.x/s Page 1 Section 10-B-4: Park Development in Lieu of Fee Required development cost: Staff review date and comment: Parks Board review and decision: Section 10-B-5: Minimum Park Size Is the proposed park less than five (5)acres? If yes, staff recommends: Section 10-B-i: Prior Park Acquisition Is there an existing park that can serve the proposed development? NO If yes, staff recommends: Acceptance of fee Section 10-E: Comprehensive Plan Is the proposed park dedication in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Racnaatkon. Park, and Open Space Master Plan? Comments: Section 10-F: Additional Information 1. |uland inthe 1UD'ymerfloodplain? NO Percentage: a. Detention/Retention? NO Size: Meets Board Policy? Acreage in floodplain: Percentage: Acreage in detention: Percentage: Acreage in greenways: Percentage: Comments: Park Land Dedication Checkkst o«am"vn°xLand newic°m"/c^°"mismz*gin"^s/L"" wrsxmx"w,°um" Page 2 Section 10-F(of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance) 10-F. 1 Any land dedication to the City under this section must be suitable for park and recreation uses. Consideration will be given to land that is in the floodplain or may be considered "floodable" even though not in a federally regulated floodplain as long as, due to its elevation, it is suitable for park improvements. (a) Neighborhood park sites should be adjacent to residential areas in a manner that serves the greatest number of users. Comments: (b) Neighborhood park sites should be located so that users are not required to cross arterial roadways to access them. Comments: (c)Sites should not be severely sloped or have unusual topography which would render the land unusable for organized recreational activities. Comments: (d) Sites should have existing trees or other scenic elements. Comments: (e) Detention/retention areas will not be accepted as part of the required dedication, but may be accepted in addition to the required dedication. If accepted as part of the park, the detention/retention area design must be approved by the City staff and must meet specific parks specifications. Comments: 10-F. 2 Parks should be easy to access and open to public view so as to benefit area development, enhance the visual character of the city, protect public safety, and minimize conflict with adjacent land uses. The following guidelines should be used in designing parks and adjacent development: (a) Where physically feasible, park sites should be located adjacent to greenways and/or schools in order to encourage both shared facilities and the potential co-development of new sites. Comments: Park Land Dedication Checklist 0/Board/Park Land Dedication/checklist/Originals/Long Version Revised.xls Page 3 Comments: (c) Where a non-residential use must directly abut a park, the use must be separated by a screening wall or fence and landscaping. Access points to the park may be allowed by the Planning and Zoning Commission if a public benefit is established. Comments: (d) It is desirable that a minimum of fifty percent(50%)of the perimeter of a park should abut a public street. In all cases, the City shall approve the proposed street alignment fronting on city parks. Comments: (e) Streets abutting a park shall be built in accordance with the thoroughfare plan and the standards of this ordinance; however, the City may require any residential street built adjacent to a park to be constructed to collector width to ensure access and prevent traffic congestion. The developer may request oversize participation in such an instance. Comments: Staff Recommendations: Acceptance of fee. Section 10-G: Approval: Parks and Recreation Advisory The Board approved acceptance of the fee in lieu of land at the Board: March 9, 2004 regular meeting. 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Fitch Park One drinking fountain - $4,000 $4,000 Lemontree Park Four benches - $6,000 $34,000 Seven lights - $28,000 ? Lincoln Center Four benches - $6,000 $6,000 Longmire Park Two benches - $3,000 $56,000 Sidewalks - $53,000 Total $103,000 * Some projects have been deleted from the original list because they have previously been completed or determined to be impractical at this time. Park Facility Upra øie $ 31 i ODU } 'ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS: $ 0 'City Council Vision Statement 4 Strategy 3a 'Anderson (drink fountains and playground cover) $14,000 •Bee Creek (drink fountains, playground, and benches) 30,000 'Brothers (drinking fountain, five benches, six lights, trees, playground cover) 60,000 •Central (four benches) 6,000 •Cy Miller(two benches) 3,000 'Emerald Forest (two benches) 3,000 'Georgie K. Fitch (drink fountain) 3,500 .J.D. Miller(two benches, trees, and jogging trail) 13,000 •Lemontree (four benches and seven lights) 41,000 'Lincoln Center(four benches) 6,000 'Parkway (Sidewalks and two benches) 40,000 'Pebble Creek (four benches) 6,000 •Raintree (drink fountain) 3,500 'Sandstone (two benches) 3,000 •Woodcreek (four benches) 6,000 •Longmire (concrete sidewalks and two benches) 56,000 'Staff cost Ca? 5% 16,000 •Total $310,000 -d, {fa` s w - - j{,:. +MittUlt.i;014, �4 - a < 4 e 4 E4 . � ti,; Parks and Recreation Future Project List 11,Afi , ,w5�.0-,440,(1,1„ 4 � eNk••t k,,,- i` ?lNeil r � t4Pr t P � � & ,i ► u� 1. " Tn !e : � �f vos t ' e ,P' r � , y ',001 0 4.11th ?23tikirlt<i» g4� ,',4'.i;1:4, .. �c , t .� Eost , ,1 + l .•.. n tChli Neighborhood Park Development •••• • 1 1 1 Shenendoah Park = ..,'. :.5315,000 ' ' $19,000 2 2 2- Steeplechase Park _ $315,000 ,,, • ' x18,000 531 3 5 3 SpringLoopPark Delay until new elementary - 4 4 4 Cypress Grove Park/Westfield $415,000 school is developed. 5 3 5 Woodland Hills $150000 6 6 6 Pebble Creek Park,Phase II $150,000 No site has been dedicated - Support Facilities 587 ' 003 ,i "+3 *d � 2 ': 4,2' .� rf 1Y r. � ;1 S�"- 5570 � �.� .,ra ;i1ii � i',.i.4'."3 :.�s, 3„ ,.I 3 Rerfdyate"CeMra1 Park Sh011'E�_ .. ,,.. �., , _�3 r,, ��5200,000 i 4 4 5 Veterans Park and Athletic Complex Shop $500,000 Delay until Phase II Development 5 5 4 South District Satellite Operations Shop $360,000 Nei hborhood Plan Im lementation '11-0,40,', '.-- :,6 z ' 1' Sandstone Paik1 '�1<„ v r x r ,A "4 7,000 ' iiiiiir/;4/41a A.• Ira . ..41,004 ,2 �s', .'•":"..'",""'S", 2 Richard Carter Park lmpt ements� •'9? ;:��,44 . 5217,000 ,7... G, ,..,,c,Viti ,-a ,°1; 42000 - May be requested through 3 3 4 Thomas and Merry Oaks Parks Shade Structures $20,000 FY2003 budget request 4 4 3 Raintree Park Basketball Court $30,000 5 2 7 Thomas Jogging Track $100,000 - 6 7 6 Eastgate Park $150,000 Could be added to - 7 1 5 Park Benches $21,000 intergenerational upgrades. Community Facilities r1 r 1 1 ' c Veterans Park&Athleec Compiex,Phage ll ' ' 3 ik"I t6$0,6234,50: , ,, rf� a y' p '486 000 , tick PartPhaseII t ter ) $S500a nd $66,0002 2, #- 4;_- Cemete� Phase[ T ` f;,, ,.$ 4 � ;4/ 0�.rha. ^ , .s a x� ^te $68,400 Possibility of using Community 4 3 3 Lincoln Center Expansion $570,000 Development funds 5 5 5 Cypress Grove Recreation Center $750,000 Delay until next bond issue 6 6 6 Luther Jones Landfill $239,000 7 7 8 Neighborhood Pool for the new"South"Community Park $1,000,000 Delay until landfill closes 8 9 7 New"South"Community Park,Phase I $2,000,000 Delay until landfill closes Delay until the new hight school 9 8 9 Potential Tennis Court Project with the new high school is developed. Park Improvements `; .10,114/14 1 ,, a. i ,,,,,N Infergeneraticnali1p radestaceziatitgParks 143 r, �. -x_"5 ,0 `;.„fv-;'�,.�� , ,�u�. ; 4, ,., �44,:53,000 . 2 4 2 Provide Playground Equipment Shade $144,000 May be requested through the 3 2 5 Emerald Forest Lights $30,000 FY2003 BudgetProcess s May be requested through the 4 6 3 Batting cages and backstops at Bee Creek Park $25,000 FY2003 Budget Process. 5 3 6 Woodcreek Park Lights $35,000 6 5 4 Cover basketball courts at Southwood Valley Athletic Complex $330,000 Pool Improvements 1 4 1 Adamson Lagoon Shotgun Slide $50,000 2 3 3 Additional shelter at Adamson Lagoon $40,000 3 4 2 Thomas Pool bathhouse renovation $150,000 Funds could be requested through Facilities Maintenance 4 2 4 Adamson bathhouse pitched roof $85,000 budget Park Acquitision Possibility of using park land dedication or Community Northgate Park $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Development funds Total Priority Cost ' ' $8,574,250" ' "' '$197,000 Updated:10/8/2002 • Neighborhood Park Development Standards • Standard Site Ftimishings • Alternate items to be revietived by staff • One yearwarranty required • Selected for durability,cost,appearance. and replacement availability Water Fountains- ' rr 4`R ilk te. TL7)icai sign Ietp d a a�•6� 1 Picnic Tables 3w'a5 Barbeyue Pits Benc•l:es • . . • • . . 2 Coi'ered PIfJEKrocurd • • Playgroued Snr/rciIu Bicycle Racks 3 , VFti p S -+' �' x...#. r ,� ••J .#7*'.-...-: „g a ii), Draft City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department Neighborhood Park Improvements Standards Park Development in Lieu of Fee I. Site Plan Development A. Neighborhood park site plans will be provided by the developer with input from the Parks and Recreation Department staff. B. Site plan development may require public hearings before the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. This will be at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. C. All site plans will require Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approval. City Council approval may be required as needed. D. The park development budget is required to be equal to or greater than the required development fee of the development. Budget estimates will be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department staff. Excess amounts over the required development fee are not transferable to other projects. II. Park Furnishings A. In order to maintain consistency with other parks, park site furnishings will require approval from the Parks and Recreation Department staff. A list of approved items will be provided. Alternate substitutions must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department staff in advance of construction (see attached). Specifications of all park furnishings will be provided for approval by Parks and Recreation Department staff. B. All items will require a one (1) year warranty from the day of acceptance by the Parks and Recreation Department. C. All park construction will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Department staff and other City inspectors for quality control. III. Construction Documents A. All construction documents must be sealed by a design professional. 0/Board/Park Land Dedication/PL Dedication Policy.doc Page 1 of 4 B. All construction documents must be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department staff before construction. C. All projects over the amount of $50,000 will require approval from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Approval is the responsibility of the developer. IV. Project Acceptance Procedures A. Upon notice of completion, a Parks and Recreation Department representative will make arrangements for the inspection of work and preparation of a punch list within ten (10) calendar days of contractor (developer) notification. B. Upon contractor (developer) notification that final completion of the punch list items has occurred, the Parks and Recreation Department representative will inspect the project and, if completion is confirmed, issue a certificate of completion. C. As built plans of all site items, utilities and landscaping will be provided following construction. D. Certificate of completion will not be delivered until as-built plans are received and warranty security has been provided as required by the Park Land Dedication Ordinance. 0/Board/Park Land Dedication/PL Dedication Policy.doc Page 2 of 4 Acceptable Neighborhood Park Site Furnishings BENCHES - Powder coated steel, as manufactured by Victor Stanley # CR-196, 6' long with vertical steel slats or equal. DRINKING FOUNTAINS - Concrete fountains, with dual height bubblers, exposed aggregate finish as manufactured by Haws # 3150 or Stern Williams ADF-3700-C. BASKETBALL GOALS/BACKBOARDS - Aluminum backboards, painted white, fan shaped Gametime #854 or equal - Goal, Gametime breakaway type, #874 or equal - Galvanized post, cantilevered, Gametime #459, 32" extension, 3-1/2" diameter post (or equal). PLAYGROUNDS - Playgrounds to be manufactured of steel and plastic with powder coating paint system for steel parts. - Playgrounds to be a commercial type versus residential use type. - Acceptable manufacturers include: - Gametime - Little Tykes - Landscape Structures - Playworld Systems - Burke - Columbia Cascade - Recreation Creations PLAYGROUND SURFACING - Poured in place rubber cushioning for playground units - Installed at 1-1/2"-2" thick for a 6' high fall (for play units). - 3/8" pea gravel with 3/8" rubber granule mix, 12" total thickness of gravel and rubber granules (for swing sets) - Acceptable manufacturers include: - Rubber cushioning installers - Surface America - Playtop - Robertson Industries - Gametime - Rubber granules available from4-D Corporation, Duncan, Oklahoma AREA LIGHTS - Light poles to be direct burial concrete poles 12-16' height above grade. 0/Board/Park Land Dedication/PL Dedication Policy.doc Page 3 of 4 - Manufactured by Ameron or Traditional Concrete, Inc. - Light fixtures to be an acorn-shape or antique style, 175-watt minimum metal halide lamp. BASKETBALL OR TENNIS COURTS - To have Plexipave or equal, acrylic paint surfacing system or equal, on top of concrete. SHELTERS - Shelters to be constructed with galvanized steel columns and framing, painted. - Roof to have composition shingles (25-year) with wood decking under shingles. SIGNAGE - Park signs to be constructed of Cylex (concrete/plastic composite material) with etched letters. BRIDGES - Park bridges to be constructed of Corten self-weathering steel with treated pine decking. - Manufacturers: - Continental - Steadfast Bridges - Canyon Creek Iron Works PICNIC TABLES - Picnic tables to be aluminum, 6 or 8' long, heavy-duty frame (can be aluminum color or painted) Gametime #796 or 798, or equal. BIKE RACKS - Bike racks to be Loop design, painted steel, in-ground mount Gametime #7702 or equal. BBQ GRILLS - Grills to be galvanized steel, in-ground installation, 24" square, 360-degree rotation, Gametime #51 or equal. Black color. SHADE COVERS FOR PLAYGROUNDS - Shade covers to be constructed with galvanized, painted posts and framing with polypropolene mesh. 0/Board/Park Land Dedication/PL Dedication Policy.doc Page 4 of 4 Arboretum Update Adam Lassiter is still working on the Arboretum bridges for his Eagle Scout project. He and his crew of volunteers started work on the five bridges on the morning of Saturday, March 6th. They have almost completed the rebuilding of one bridge. Three of the bridges have been sanded down and treated with water sealant. Two of the bridges still need some minor repairs consisting of board replacement. Adam has also trimmed back part of the trails. He will continue the work as time allows. The completion date for the project is as yet unknown. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT& PARK LAND DEDICATION PROJECTS FY 2004 March 2, 2004 Ca•ital Im•rovement Pro'ects Completion Capital Improvement Project Project Funding Date Final Projects Status Manager # Budget Source Expected/Actual Cost 4af441A, '4ux EIS Creek Park Develo e t Phase I IK00;9 Puu • a t'. "' • 4 k : . 11( t �e}r e�asltgdveL�rtdsca'.etrr>atlp��e .n � irY«eta �, ��� 6� 1 � � 144;`4„� 3, :; ;1 000,'. Bee Creek Li.ht Pole Re.lacement Under Construction Pete PK0303 $118,000 '98 G.O. 2/04 $87,565 Hensel Park Pla .round Re.lacement Under Construction David PK0210 $45,390 Re.lacement Account 5/04 -_ Wolf Pen Creek Si.ns Under Construction Pete WP0460 $70,500 General Fund 3/04 Cemete Rear Entrance Desi•n and Construction Bids Received Pete N/A $55,000 General Fund 5/04 Cemete Land Ac.uisition Pendin.Contract Ross GG9905 $275,000 '98 G.O. Unknown Southeast Communit Park Two-Acre Purchase Pendin.Contracts M.McAuliffe _ $40,000 12/04 Lincoln Center Ex.ansion/Im.rovements In Desi.n Ric PK0319 $984,000 CDBG Funds 3/05 Richard Carter Park Irrigation,Walks,Drinking In Design Pete $18,000 Replacement Account 12/04 Fountain Thomas Park Sins In Desi•n David $3,600 Re.lacement Account 4/04 East.ate Im.rovements In Desi.n David $40,000 Brazos Beautiful Unknown Woodland Hills Park Desi.n On Hold Pete/David Landscaping Six City Sites Out to Bid(2/24) Pete N/A General Fund ■ Hotel-Motel ■ Greens Prairie Rd Landsca.in•&Irri•ation Desi.n In Desi.n David ST0214 Street Pro'ect Fund Hereford StreetTraffic Island Landscaping&Irrigation Design -.- In Desi.n David ST 0305 $20,000 Streets CIP Fund CIP Summary Under Construction 3 Bids Received 1 Pendin. Contracts 2 Out to Bid 1 In Desi.n 6 Pendin. Land Ac'uisition 0 Other 0 On Hold 1 Total 16 Park Land Dedication Pro"ects Park Land Dedication Project Project FundingCompletion Projects Prioritized Status Manager # Budget SourcDate Finali C- ZONE 1 -$179,4438 Ed North.ate Park Ac.uisition On Hold === Zone___ ZONE 2-$142,257 ZONE 3-$44,558 —_----_ ZONE 4-$21,740 Raintree Im.rovements On Hold Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds Windwood Im.rovements On Hold Pete NA $0 Zone 4 Funds ZONE 5 $91,261 -_----- Brothers Fttctl,X11 k1n`c *r 3 8t � it0 " 2$rQ®a 4g11 0 } 2 .. Jack& ar`otli Mit r Par la x®rat''' W/ T on � ,:,'Co .�-te,' . i %+ltd;o' kt.:_ ,$vs"?"i e ti '", ttt�'... filo 2/98 E: ,. •886, - Zone 5& $20,000 R -- Jack&Doroth Miller Park Exercise E.ui.ment In Desi.n Pete e.lacement 5/04 ZONE 6-$89,831 __---_- Southwest Park Develo.ment On Hold Pete/David $90,000 Zone 6 Funds Anderson Walk and Benches/ On Hold David PK0315 $45,000 Zone 6 Funds Bee Creek Benches/ On Hold David PK0316 $12,000 Zone 6 Funds Anderson Park Swirl.Set On Hold David PK0314 $12,000 Zone 6 Funds Gabbard Park Sidewalk r On Hold David NA $0 Zone 6 Funds ZONE 7-$788,789 —_---__ Woodway Park Development I In Desi.n Pete/David PK9803 $710,000 Zone 7 Funds Unknown ZONE 8-$5,577 —_---_- _. — — -- 333__._...._. —_----_ ZONE 9-$33,324 ONE...10_..88,65............_.. ._... ........... —_----_ ZONE 10-$88,655 Zone 10 Park Development f Under Construction Pete PK0060 $185,000 Zone 10 Funds 4/15/04 Desi.n Edelweiss Gartens On Hold Pete ZONE 11 -$36,360 .--_----- Pebble Creek Park Improvements/Tot Playground 1 In Desi•n Pete NA $30,000 Zone 11 Funds ZONE 12-$0 —_----- ZONE 13-$565 ---_---_— I—Intergenerational Project Park Land Dedication Summary Under Construction 1 Bids Received 0 Pendin. Contracts 0 Out to Bid 0 In Desi.n 3 Pendin. Land Ac•uisition 0 On Hold 9 Total 15 0:/Projects/CIP/CIP&Park Land Ded Project List.doc Page 2 STRATEGIC PLANS IMPLEMENTATION CALENDAR FEBRUARY — MAY 2004 STATEMENT SUBJECT TEAM FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY PfGY1de E YQ Steve,"Ftbss Bid Cemetery Rear Entrance proms, Start Construction on Cemetery Rear Develop operational cost estimates Ore Sew fees Meeting:wfCount ori 2f12t3n near Entrance project and revenue projections for CP.rtletery.et, es:;-,,, Rlcj operation b 5/1/04 S;i4 a cemeterjrsit�` Y -Second Quarter report to Parks Parks$� ,Contrnue teAdvisory Board ♦eisu-r plemetrt 1t10* Request funding for contract landscape Services ' Parks to 4,,,., ltI Retss maintenanceservices-WPC Phase II $tarfdards Develop maintenance standard surveys for Zone 10 park. Update tree retated - ' aty's Park $ • ' ts46metttatfoot{of $ ��wet #hts d7ttastt dee,Grafiko (On Hold)consultant to develop policy Leisure Forest �, the next update• of The Tree Grd� (On ,i Se,T'v4 5'; dt etrieitt ialt u ,move mtfes orte dui+,) z Vr' • y 44 erlef t t a> -Design and construct Hensel Park .4::,,, �P� t ''_,,,,,•04,•-?.to.' �� « ' playground y r r -Update Joint Use Agreement with -Assist with Brazos Valley International l}�tt[S5' Lr �t*�� CSISD(move milestone forward+) Festival Liu!6h3i6lsli'r6F „`e .7,Rla''e .n y , !trt115 , # Conduct community needs Present recommendations for $� t fVICO 4 5� � assessment for Conference Center ConferenceCenter utilization to Parks � � I �"v � ,....-..,,,,,,,,,..,,,,z:,,;„,-,,,.„.„:„..-...„:„ (moved milestone fonvard�) Advisory Board ;,i ✓F t � r�� N ,,�$� Complete evaluation of current Joint Parks Board Meeting&tour of re _. � programs(moved from November) TMPA site 4/15. ZeC14CES , SZ R , r ���' �. ;# 'may a e e ,- . �� rc ff - Develop long-range athletic facility pf a� ' + M jstaantti o replacement&improvement plan Develop implementation plan for CIP , ��'''''''''*t:';'.� y ,,•Ftw"arC fete ,,i„,„,„{ 3, ,, M (moved from February) approved in the November 2003 Bond Design neighborhood area) ark for Park F �q I � Q4. , g �g y P) Election by 411/04 v4. Zone 7 oodwa area VI iit t fila '� x s a,Ait,-,- �/ a M1r,, w 4.„. .. +,,10, ,.%::,.;.:,,,T4,:',,,,,4Y." ...3 K y _ ..-•.3,12,e,..-•--------. u" y se_.u..-", ., 3, --,11:2 � T+ "',"J� ' ,,,,. _ a ti by�4 2EX{EUrE�df P1f ; t/y L re • 3" a .011 g �r i�,4 - *,•',, s �'y g® �404;44;1444 t F J1' $ /gyp � l a s i��� ,` N \ a �N�r r 6 1� � } ,,,,,,,,,,,:,,,,t4 wham a - '• v '° ,% ...,,. . fi. � '"� .' ,fir. ! Develop recommendations to ":� icii*Iry utStoTaarksB*:,.4. Q improve platting process&provide �nJ yy,y U 2'4! f Land C:. �vy /mow' > $a�w'46^s1' �� D 1 icaO11 Rlc 1, for develo r constructed parks. 4 E rdtnan ' -Develop guidelines for developer- ,,.... ° r tib, ,,. ,. .. �� ,;',5-:!•,.,. constructed park facilities. NOTE: Shaded items have been completed. Revised March 4, 2004 City of College Station Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Goals & Objectives FY2004 (Not prioritized) 1. Oversee the development of a new Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (VS2S2e) ® Assist with the November 4, 2003 Bond Election ® Develop recommendations for new 5 year CIP implementation Provide oversight for planning and completion of CIP projects 2. Provide oversight and emphasis on further development of Veterans Park & Athletic Complex, Phase II (VS2S2d) ® Develop recommendation regarding schedule for development Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting. I I Assist with the selection of design professionals Review & provide input concerning Phase II conceptual plans 3. Review and update the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (VS3S1 d) Review the existing ordinance and methodology Status: Draft approved; first review by Board at January13, 2004 meeting. ® Develop recommendations that will allow developers to construct parks Status: Draft approved by Board on February 10th 4. Oversee the design process and recommend improvements for neighborhood parks (VS2S2e) Park Zone 1 (Park site in the Northgate area) Park Zone 2 (Eastgate Park) n Park Zone 2 (Richard Carter Park) ® Park Zone 6 (Southwest Park) Status: Park Land Dedication project prioritization on November 4, 2003. On December 9, 2003, the Board approved the conceptual design and park land dedication funds were dedicated, not to exceed the amount of$90,000. n Park Zone 7 (Woodway Park) ® Park Zone 9 (Woodland Hills Park) Status: Request from Woodland Hills Homeowner's Association on December 9, 2003. Park Zone 10 (Park in the Shenandoah area) Status: Construction in progress. Develop recommendations for park and facility names Status: Subcommittee has been formed (Ken Livingston, Jodi Warner, Gary Erwin). Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 1 Updated: March 1, 2004 5. Provide oversight and support for the continued implementation of the Park Maintenance Standards (VS2S1a) ❑ Review policies and standards for re-appraisal of existing parks, facilities, and services offered by the Department ❑ Review and identify critical needs and develop recommendations to address them 6. Restore the Arboretum at Bee Creek Park to its former value (VS2S2e) n Develop recommendations for redevelopment of the trails Status: Report to Board on January 13, 2004. Develop recommendations for signage and interpretive sites ❑ Develop recommendations for the pond areas f l Develop recommendations for graminetium n Develop an operations and maintenance plan 7. Develop recommendations for botanical gardens in existing or proposed parks n Determine the scope of the proposal n Develop a proposed list of potential sites Develop recommendations for implementation 8. Oversee the design and development of the W. A. Tarrow Park Corridor Master Plan (VS2S2e) • Review conceptual plans for Lincoln Center expansion Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting. ▪ Review conceptual plans for Tarrow Park additions Status: December 9, 2003, Board meeting. n Develop recommendations for FY2005 CDBG Budget 9. Provide guidance and support for the implementation of a regional park site in Grimes County (VS2S4a) n Develop local support for a state-wide $500M bond issue Status: Report at the November 4, 2003, Board meeting. On December 9, 2003, the Board approved a resolution that will be presented to the City Council in support of the project. ❑ Conduct a site tour of the TMPA property Status: Scheduled for April 15, 2004. n Develop a recommendation for the budget process 10. Assist with the implementation of an Urban Forest Management Plan (VS2S1b) n Review and assist in the development of a policy for street trees and hazard trees Develop recommendations for implementation Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 2 Updated: March 1, 2004 11. Continued interaction between the Board and other City Boards F Attend a joint briefing related to growth issues Status: Growth Report held on October 6th, 2003. In attendance was PARD supervisory staff, the Board, the Senior Advisory Committee, and the Cemetery Committee. ___ Conduct joint meeting with the City Council EX Conduct joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Comm. Status: Joint meeting was held on October 30, 2003. X Conduct a joint meeting with the Senior Advisory Committee Status: Board met with Vice Chairperson Robert Meyer on October 14, 2003, and approved the Senior Advisory Committee goals for Fiscal Year 2004. Conduct a joint meeting with the Bryan Parks & Rec. Board 12. Support increased efforts to implement the Greenways Master Plan (VS3S2d) X Review the status of the current greenways acquisition Status: Greenways Report on October 30th Joint Meeting with the Planning and _ Zoning Commission Support increased efforts for acquisition of greenways 13. Provide support & assistance for Departmental goals Develop recommendations for a donations program Status: Senior Advisory Committee Goal for FY04. Continue joint programming with outside agencies (VS2S4a) Li Identify potential sources of additional revenue Develop policies for on-line registration procedures I I Continue communication with outside user groups (VS2S4a) Support agency accreditation process Status: In progress. (111Le Approved: October 14, 2003 Page 3 Updated: March 1, 2004