03-02-1992 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 2, 1992 CLIFF OTTEN SUBDIVISION - CONT. Chair Flint noted that during consideration of the McCulley Road property, an easement was requested for a future bike trail to connect to County Road 6 . He explained to Otten that it was hoped that the trail proposed to connect Baker Park to the Luce Line could be developed through property owned by Otten directly north of Old Crystal Bay Road North . Ot ten commented that h i s w i fe i s opposed to mu I t i -use t ra i I s as she feels they do not work . They also feel that public trails should be located near highways to allow accessibility of emergency vehicles to the trail . Otten noted there are currently three existing lots as there are three different tax parcels. He stated that the subdivision process is used at this time to facilitate the lot line rearrangement . Otten reviewed that the original subdivision request only involved Parcel B and C and has been granted preliminary approval , but he had decided to hold up the process to incorporate Parcel A. Johnston suggested that the Planning Commission and Council be made aware that the Commission was given no advance warning of the need to decide on this application . Johnston pointed out that at the last Council meeting , they questioned whether the City had the right to request a specific portion of land through the park dedication process . Gerhardson felt it was a matter of negotiation . Johnston stated that most other cities dictate the portion of land they w i sh to rece i ve and wou I d have taken the b i ke t ra i I on the Otten property. Chair Flint clarified that Otten really is dividing the 2+ acre parcel with the existing residence from a larger parcel and therefore it is a subdivision . Gerhardson questioned that if park dedication is requested at this time, how is it limiting future Commissions . 5