11-21-2005 Planning Commission Packet

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L�v�,po. � b+ _ �r.�t+sx"'.:- Novetnber 7, 2005 � To: Park Conunission From: Greg Gappa Subject: Glendale Cove Development Trail Tlus is a nine lot Residential Plaiuied Unit Development (RPUD) located on the southeast corner of the Willow/Glendale Drive intersection. This is an urban density development seived with City utilities asld a private road. This developnlent is subject to both the City staudard Park Declication Fee/Land requirement and the RPUD reqttirement that 10% of the land area be set aside for private recreation purposes. The developer is proposing that Outlet B, which is located on the north side of tlle private road adjacent to Willow Drive be set aside for private recreation purposes. However, tliis outlot dedication is not large enough to meet the 10% land area requirement. The Plaiuiing Commission and Council will need to make a determination if the Outlot designation as private recreation land is appropriate. The Developer is proposing a trail to connect the private subdivision road to Glendale Drive. A private trail would qualify towards the RPUD private recreation requirement. If the trail is public, the Planning Commission and Colincil will need to make a determination if the trail can be counted towards the 10%private recreatioii requirement. Both the Park and Plaiuung Commissions have already made recommendations that a 10' public trail easement along Willow Drive be included in this development. The issue for the Park Conunission to discuss is; should tlus trail should be public or private? My recommendation is that the trail that coruiects the private subdivision road ta Glendale Drive should be a public pedestrian and bicycle trail, and a public easement across the private road for trail users also be provided. There are no sidewalks on Glendale Drive, and this trail would provide a more direct lit�lc on a lower traffic volume road to the Elm Lane entrance to Hackberry Park. A Willow Drive crosswalk should also be provided from the private subdivision road to Elm Lane. The Park Commission needs to discuss this issue and niake a recommenciation on the Public versus Private status of the trail and private road link, tluough the Glendale Cove Development, between Glendale and Willow Drives.