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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_08.14.2003Minutes of the Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board City of Georgetown, Texas Thursday, August 14, 2003 The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Thursday , August 14, 2003. Members Present: Doug Blackard, Jean Houck, Mark Ramsey, Mike Watson, Ron Doernbach Members Absent: Jeff Gambino, Lilya Crystal, Phil Davis Staff Present: Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett Others Present David Reid, Howard Engineers Minutes Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order Jean called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm 2. Roll CaII 3. Update on Heritage Gardens Project by Williamson County and Cities Health District This item was pulled from the agenda. 4. Consideration and possible action to approve the Parkland Dedication for The Pinnacle - David Reid, Howard Engineers, Inc. David Reid with Howard Engineering spoke to the board regarding The Pinnacle subdivision. The development is proposing to build 463 lots, which equates to 9.26 acres of parkland. The owner is proposing to dedicate over 11 acres. which includes two detention ponds. Randy said that the detention ponds would not count towards parkland credit. The parkland without the detention ponds is 8 acres which is 1.26 acres short of the requirement. Mr. Reid offered amenities to make up the shortfall. The area designated as parkland meets the 200' street frontage requirement. Ron asked how many lots it would take to make up the 1.26 acre shortfall? Mr. Reid said 7-8 lots, but the developer would like to provide some amenities to make up the land shortage in lieu of dedicating more land. Doug said a sliding scale would need to be established to determine what amount of amenities would make up the value of 1.26 acres of land. Jean asked if there was any objection to allowing amenities in lieu of the entire dedication requirement. The board concurred that it was fine. Mark Ramsey made a motion to accept the eight acres of parkland as presented along with a certain amount of amenities with the dollar figure to be determined by Parks and Recreation Staff. Doug Blackard seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 5. Consideration and possible action to approve the Private Venture Policy The board discussed the draft of the Private Venture Policy. Some changes included making the public hearing joint with City Council, adding a statement regarding the developer follow all Planning and Development guidelines and that single day temporary permits do not interfere with City sponsored events like the July 4th celebration. Jean also asked about the parkland if the concession was abandoned, Randy stated that the contract would be specific and state that the parkland would be restored to its original state. Jean also asked about animal concessions. Animal concessions are not specifically spelled out in the policy and staff would consult with legal regarding that type of concession. Mike Watson made a motion to approve the Private Venture Policy with the changes and additions. discussed. Ron Doernbach seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 6. Approve Minutes from July 15, 2003 Doug Blackard made a motion to approve the minutes from July 15, 2003. Mark Ramsey seconded the motion and it passed by unanimous vote. 7. Future Agenda Items • RFQ — for grant • Simon • Aquatic Plants for the pond • Heritage Gardens • Parkland for The Pinnacle subdivision 8. Adjourn Doug Blackard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.