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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
AUGUST 8, 1996 - 6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Waldbauer, Chairman
Dan Turner, Vice -Chairman
Mike Rippe, Secretary
Mark Stout
Byron Nielsen
Cheri Jones
Anne Campbell
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
GUESTS PRESENT
None
STAFF PRESENT
Rhoda L. Savage, Director of Parks and Recreation
Tim Dentler, Parks Superintendent
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., by Chairman, Jim Waldbauer.
II. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Tim Dentler reported that the Department had been working on a video
presentation for the Council/Director's Annual Budge[ Retreat. The video forma[
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is to review the goals set for 1995/96, and then present a brief video segment
regarding how that goal was met. All staff members were also introduced via
video, then highlights of the year as well as facilities were presented.
III. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JULY 8, 1996 REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Mark Stout moved to accept the minutes from May 13, 1996,
Regular Called Meeting as corrected. Dan Turner seconded, the
Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.
IV. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Jim Waldbauer called for subcommittee reports, and began by presenting
the Council/Board Liaison report.
Tun reported that he had attended the last City Council meeting at which the budget
was set for Allen Station Park, Phase I. He had also attended the last
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting where the Bedell property was
up for discussion regarding their zoning ordinance.
Capital Improvement Programs Subcommittee - Jim Waldbauer volunteered to
assist Mike Rippe with this subcommittee.
Fee Policy Subcommittee - Mark Stout and Cheri Jones met prior to this evenings
meeting, and Mark read off a list of concerns and goals for this committee
to consider in setting the fee recommendations. Jim Waldbauer reminded
them to work closely with staff on this issue, and Rhoda indicated that she
and Mark had spoken on his suggestions and were working together.
Rhoda indicated that she was most interested in recouping staff cost and
classifying different types of activities: pool rentals, day camps, tennis
programs, etc.
V. RECONSIDER FOR PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL,
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REGARDING THE BEDELL PROPERTY
AND PARKLAND DEDICATION
Rhoda presented a brief background on the piece of property up for consideration
at the August 8, 1996 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. She indicated
that this piece of property was immediately south of the Joe Farmer Recreation
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Center, and would be ideal for firing fireworks from this location in years to come.
The property contains a pond area within a 4.6 acre site that will be dedicated to
the City of Allen if the zoning is approved as requested. Rhoda presented the
Board with the following "Development Standards" for the Bedell Tract, 163.08
Acres, Allen, Texas:
The City of Allen will waive any future park fees in lieu of the developer's
dedication of the 4.6 acre park site. The depth of this park site shall be a
minimum of 400 feet south of the future Bethany Drive right-of-way
2. The Shopping Center tract will be responsible for construction of a public
access drive, at the time of final platting and site planning of the property
(inclusive of all drainage and utility requirements), extending through the
park from Bethany Drive to Allen Heights Drive meandering along the
flood plain. The drive width shall be a minimum of 24' face to face and a
maximum of 31' face to face. This road will meet the City of Allen
standards and the design and location will be approved by the Parks and
Recreation Department, along with the City's traffic consultant and City
Engineer.
3. The Shopping Center Tract will be required to construct the eastern half of
Allen Heights Drive as it pertains to the frontage of the shopping center and
to community facilities/flood plain frontage. The residential development
shall be responsible for Bethany Drive construction from its eastern
boundary of development to the intersection of Allen Heights. They will
have this responsibility with platting of the first phase of development.
4 The 48 acres at the corner will be restricted to signage use only for the
Shopping Center and will comply with City of Allen sign regulations.
5 The residential R-5 property shall be restricted to a maximum of 427 units,
and the R-7 property shall be restricted to a maximum of 135 units.
6. The right-of-way for Bethany Drive and Allen Heights shall be platted an
dedicated to the City of Allen within thirty (30) days after zoning is
effective. The park will be platted and dedicated with the first phase of
residential development.
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Rhoda asked that the above conditions be agreed to by the Parks and Recreation Board,
and recommended to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the requested zoning
ordinance.
Several concerns were raised by the Board, including how the City would monitor
roadways, who would put in hike and bike trails, roadways (both inside and outside the
property ) Overflow parking from the recreation center into the shopping center parking
area was discussed along with the proposed zoning and when development might occur.
Following a lengthy discussion by the Board, the following Motion was made:
MOTION: Dan turner moved to accept the proposed Development Standards
as a part of the Bedell Tract Zoning. Anne Campbell seconded, and
the Motion carried 7 for, 0 against.
VIII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 9th day of September 1996.
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