Min - Parks and Recreation Board - 1985 - 07/23 - Special CalledMINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
3 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
TUESDAY - JULY 23, 1985 - 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Don Proeschel, Chairman
Mickey Christakos, Vice -Chairman
Helen Johnson, Secretary
Gary Edstrom
David Medina
Clint Miller
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Richard Saunders
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Mark Thornton, Director of Parks and Recreation
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman, Don Proeschel, called the meeting to
order at 7:35 p.m.
II. REVIEW PROPOSED GOLF COURSE TO BE CONSTRUCTED
ALONG ROWLETT CREEK AND U.S. 75 IN PLANO AND
ALLEN.
Director, Mark Thornton began by explaining the
reason for the meeting. Thornton told the Board
of the golf course that was currently under
construction in Plano and that portions of the
course were in Allen. Because the area was in
an unincorporated area, it would need to be
annexed, zoned 'CF', and have site plan
approval. The Parks Board was reviewing the
development because it involved floodplain and
possible conflicts with the proposed Linear
Park System.
Thornton introduced William Parsons, Managing
Partner with Cambridge Companies, who was to present
in detail the proposed plans. Parsons began by
discussing the entire development containing
commercial, residential, and recreational uses.
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Parsons then began his presentation on the
proposed golf course and its design.
After the golf course presentation, Thornton
expressed what he thought was a major concern of
the Board, which was the need for a continuous
trail through the Rowlett Creek Corridor.
Parsons suggested alternatives to the trail ease-
ment which the Board could discuss. Thornton
explained that a decision not be reached tonight
but would be at their next regular meeting.
After several minutes of discussion, the Board
agreed on the following:
1. The golf course was an allowable and
desirable use of the floodplain and
of Community Facility zoning.
2. The City will review and determine the
best location for the trail easement
whether on Cambridge Property or other
adjoining property.
No further action was required on the matter.
III. OTHER BUSINESS
Thornton updated the Board regarding the Ford Pool
and the problems with the Health Department.
Thornton discussed the recent trip to Austin and
the solutions that were developed in order for the
pool to be approved.
The Board agreed on the new designs and was pleased
that a solution had been reached.
IV. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
These minutes approved as read this day of
1985.
Don Proeschel, Chairman Helen Johnso i; Secretary
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