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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBENNETT ROAD BUNGALOWS - PDP - 42-01 - CORRESPONDENCE - CITY HALL (12)Marilyn Barnes moved to recommend the site located in the C.S.U.R.F. Property to be built with parkland fees from the service area of the park and based on the current policy plan; Jessica MacMillan seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved (7-0). Marilyn Barns moved that no additional parkland money should be used to acquire or develop parks in the WCNP area that does not have a parkland deficit. If more parks, which the City would maintain are desired, the Board would support a decision to use the property north of Bennett School, but funding should come from the neighbors or the General Fund. However, if money comes from the General Fund, it should not delay or interfere with the development of Hickory Park. Diane Thies seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved (7-0). A memo from .the Board to City Council and the Planning and Zoning Board will be prepared regarding this motion. Request to Combine November/December Meeting on November 18, 1998 Paul VanValkenburg motioned to combine the November and December meetings on November 18 at 281 North College; Jessica MacMillan seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved (7-0). Other Business • Paul VanValkenburg asked if it is planned to dredge Sheldon Lake. Virgil Taylor said that it may be done in the future if Storm Drainage staff feel the lake has to be made deeper. A wall is being placed at the north end for the time being to take care of erosion problems. Cattails have also been planted in the wetland area to help clarify the water. • 'Marilyn Barns stated that she has heard people do not like Miramont Park. • Jessica MacMillan asked about Ridgeview Park. Wally Piccone said that it is moving along and that the art pieces are set up. Positive response has been received from the public. Jessica asked about drainage, and Wally said it will be taken care of through completion of, the park improvements. • Rebecca Chavez said the drainage by the ditch in City Park is not good. Virgil Taylor said that the irrigation company is presently working on the downstream area and that it will be looked into next year. • Diane Thies mentioned that several people are complaining about not being able to reserve rooms at the Senior Center and that staff is not always consistent with giving directions. Mike Powers will look into the room reservation problem. Marilyn Barnes said that volunteers are often used at the desk, and that may be the reason for vague directions. • Mike Powers stated that Ron Daggett, Poudre School District Facilities, was unable to attend tonight's meeting. 5 B. Pocket Parks 1. Three additional neighborhood/pocket parks were recommended in the Plan; one of which is identified potentially for the subject property. None of these recommended park sites are necessary to meet the City's park service standards found in the 1996 Parks and Recreation policy plan. Avery Neighborhood Park, Rolland Moore Park and City Park serve the area. 2. The Park Planning and Development staff worked with the citizen group involved in formation of the Plan and shared information about -City parkland standards. The group chose to pursue parks within the Plan that exceed our level of service standards. 3. The WCN Plan specifically cites the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the Poudre School CIP funds as Potential funding sources. 4. The Parks and Recreation Board reviewed the WCN Plan on October 28, 1998 (the minutes are attached for your reference). The Board unanimously supported development of the Bennett Rd. parksite, contingent upon the roiect being funded by the neighborhood or throw h the General Fund. 5. Presently, there is no City funding available to acquire and build a pocket park in this location. The project is of such a low priority that it is not listed within the City's CIP Further, the few new parkland fees that have been collected for this area have been used to correct existing deficiencies such as the recently constructed restroom at Avery Park. C. Transportation 1. The WCN Plan identifies several locations where Traffic Calming Measures may be appropriate. One potential location is near the corner of Bennett Drive and City Park Avenue. No detailed analysis or conceptual design work for this location has been completed. 2. There are existing problems relating to speeding, school pick-up/drop-off conflicts, and diagonal parking that staff has worked over the years with Bennett School to address. Transportation Planning and Traffic Operations staff will be working closely with the applicant, neighborhood, and school district staff to help resolve these long-standing neighborhood transportation/safety issues and those directly attributed to new development. 3. No Traffic Impact Study (TIS) has been completed for this development. When the TIS is completed, staff can provide more detailed information about transportation impacts of the development. Comm ---city Planning and Environmental ',ervices Current ,r tanning City of Fort Collins TO: John Fischbach FROM: Cameron Gloss, Current Planning DirectG.'%" SUBJECT: Response to Councilwoman Tharp re- Bennett Street property DATE: August 10, 2001 Project Status 1. A conceptual plan was submitted to City staff for review and comment on Monday, July 23`d for a 18 lot single family development on the northeast corner of Bennett Rd. and City Park Ave. 2. No formal development application has been submitted. 3. A neighborhood meeting has yet to be scheduled, but it is the anticipated that the meeting will occur within the 0ext three weeks and held during evening at. Bennett Elementary School. A mail notice will be sent to all property owners within 500 feet giving the meeting date, time and location. 4. Staff has met on -site with Sue Reid, principle of Bennett Elementary School, to better understand concerns from the School District. The school is supportive of the project, but has concerns about the possible loss of on - street parking on Bennett Rd. and pedestrian safety. West Central Neighborhoods Plan A. Plan/Zoning Designations This property is designated within the plan as Low -Density Single Family Residential that anticipates a maximum of 5 units per acre. With adoption of the plan, the zoning was maintained within the RL (Low Density Residential) District. RL zoning permits supporting uses such as schools and parks, in addition to single family residences. 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020 Steve Olt -Response to Councilwoman — nrp re -Bennett St. Property Page 1 From: Cameron Gloss To: John Fischbach Date: Fri, Aug 10, 2001 3:53 PM Subject: Response to Councilwoman Tharp re -Bennett St. Property John: Attached is a response to Councilwoman Tharp's questions on parkland and transportation related to the property across the street from Bennett Elementary School. Please let me know if she has additional questions. I've sent a hard copy over in the mail with the relevant Parks and Recreation Board minutes attached. Cameron Gloss CC: Gregory Byrne, Patty Storm; Steve Olt