HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_PAREB_02.14.2019Notice of Meeting for the
P arks and Recreation Adv isory Board
of the City of Georgetown
F ebruary 14, 2019 at 6:00 P M
at 1101 N. College Street, Georgetown, T X 78626
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Regular Session
(T his R egular S es s ion may, at any time, be rec es s ed to c onvene an Exec utive S es s ion for any purpose
authorized by the O pen Meetings Act, Texas G overnment C ode 551.)
A C all to O rder - Jim Hougnon, P arks and R ecreation Advis ory Board C hair
B R oll C all - Jim Hougnon, P arks and R ec reation Advisory Board C hair
C P arks and R ec reation staff member introduc tion and presentation - Kimberly G arrett, P arks and
R ec reation Direc tor
D Update from the F riends of G eorgetown P arks and R ecreation - Danelle Houck, P arks and R ecreation
Advis ory Boardmember
E P rojec t Updates and S taff R eport - Eric Nuner, Assistant P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
F Disc ussion regarding proposed changes to S ec tion 6.06, C ommon Amenity Area, S ec tion 8.02, Tree
P reservation and P rotection, and S ec tion 13.08, P arkland, of the Unified Development C ode (UDC )
regarding P arkland Dedication requirements - Kimberly G arrett, P arks and R ecreation Director
L egislativ e Regular Agenda
G C ons ideration and possible action to recommend amending C hapter 12.40 of the C ity of G eorgetown
C ode of O rdinances, regarding C ity C emeteries, and adding C hapter 12.41 to the C ity of G eorgetown
C ode of O rdinances, regarding C ity C olumbaria. - K imberly Garrett, P arks and R ecreation D irector
H C ons ideration and possible action to recommend the annual approval of the O rdinanc e establis hing
standards of c are that exempts the after-s chool and summer rec reation programs from s tate lic ensing
requirements . - Eric Nuner, Assistant P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
I C ons ideration and possible action to approve minutes from the January 10, 2019 meeting - Jill Kellum,
Adminis trative S upervis or
Adjournment
Adjourn - Jim Hougnon, P arks and R ecreation Advis ory Board C hair
C E RT IF IC AT E O F P O S T IN G
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I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
Meeting was pos ted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a place readily
ac cessible to the general public at all times, on the ______ day of __________________, 2019, at
__________, and remained so pos ted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the sc heduled time of s aid
meeting.
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R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Parks and Rec Advisory Board
February 14, 2019
S UB J E C T:
P roject Updates and S taff R eport - Eric Nuner, As s is tant P arks and R ecreation Director
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Eric Nuner, As s is tant Director of P arks and R ecreation
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
February 2019 Project Updates Backup Material
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Parks and Recreation
Capital Improvement Projects – February 2019
Garey Park – Staff is working with Prime Construction to complete punch list items at this time.
Ongoing.
San Gabriel Park Phase II– All road construction, paving and parking has been completed. Demolition is
at 100%. Trails are being constructed and pavilion pads are at 95% installed. Small pavilions have been
installed, painted and roofing is being installed. Steel framework for the restroom and large pavilion has
been erected. Water lines are at 80% and electrical conduit has been installed. Site cleanup and grading
is ongoing. Revegetation will begin in select areas in the next week.
Water line installation
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Large pavilion frame work
Restroom Frame Work
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Trail Reconstruction – 2018 phase II reconstruction of the San Gabriel River Trail is scheduled to be
completed in summer of 2019. Staff is assessing current conditions for ADA compliance. The project is
being considered as an addition to the Phase II San Gabriel project. No change.
2019 CIP Projects
VFW Park Parking Lot – The parking lot is currently under construction. Subgrade and base material
have been completed. Curbing is being formed and will be poured the week of February 11th.
VFW Parking Lot Construction
Berry Creek Neighborhood Park – Staff will be scheduling public input meeting with residents to gather
input for future development of the park. No change.
Kelly Park – Renovations through the Capital Repair and Replacement Fund. Public input will be
gathered prior to construction. No change.
84 Lumber Park - Staff will start the public input process to gather information for design. Currently
researching railroad right of way which bisects the property.
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Parks and Rec Advisory Board
February 14, 2019
S UB J E C T:
Dis cus s ion regarding propos ed c hanges to S ection 6.06, C ommon Amenity Area, S ection 8.02, Tree
P res ervation and P rotec tion, and S ection 13.08, P arkland, of the Unified Development C ode (UDC )
regarding P arkland Dedic ation requirements - Kimberly G arrett, P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
IT E M S UMMARY:
P arkland dedic ation is one of the many standards a munic ipality may impose for all res idential subdivisions
and development of land within its jurisdic tion to promote the health, safety, morals , or general welfare, as
well as the s afe, orderly, and healthful development of the munic ipality. T his is ac complished by ens uring
that new residential development is adequately served by essential public fac ilities and s ervic es , inc luding
park and recreational facilities . Development s eeking or requiring public facilities mus t be in ac cordance
with the C omprehensive P lan, to inc lude the P arks Mas ter P lan and R egional Trail Master P lan, and meet
the minimum s tandards of the Unified Development C ode (UDC ).
To continue with thes e goals and polic ies , the C ity C ouncil directed staff to review and update the UDC ’s
s tandards and c urrent parkland dedic ation requirements as part of the 2016 and 2018 UDC Annual R eview
processes. T he purpose of this amendment is to incorporate needed c hanges and recommendations from
the P arks and R ec reation Advisory Board and the Unified Development Advis ory C ommittee (UDC AC )
to ensure c onsistenc y with the P arks Mas ter P lan.
Proposed Amendments:
P ropos ed c hanges to the UDC inc lude an inc reas e in the fee in lieu of parkland dedic ation fee to reflect real
land values ; inc lusion of a park improvement fee s o that the cost of building the park is on the residential
developer rather than the C ity; and allowing partial credit for private neighborhood parks meeting certain
criteria. Attac hment 1 outlines a summary of the propos ed UDC amendments.
T he purpos e of this item is to update the board on the propos ed amendments to the UDC , which are
s ummarized in Attac hment 1 and drafted in Attac hment 2. C hanges to the previous vers ion are identified in
s trikethrough for deleted language, and underlined for added language.
T he parkland dedication s ubc ommittee met on F ebruary 4th and provided updated c omments . T his same
information will be presented to the UDC AC on F ebrary 13th.
P ropos ed timeline is as follows:
F ebruary 28th - O pen House
Marc h - P arks Board and UDC AC final draft & P os t on web for final c omment
April 10th - UDC AC action
April 16th - P & Z
April 23rd - C C F irs t R eading
May 14th - C C S econd R eading
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
None
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Kimberly G arrett, P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
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AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Draft Amendment Backup Material
Summary of proposed changes Backup Material
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SECTION 6.06. ‐ COMMON AMENITY AREA
Sec. 6.06.010. ‐ Applicability.
The provisions of this Section apply to:
A. Townhouses;
B. Attached or detached multifamily development;
CB. Manufactured housing parks; and
DC. Any development type where three or more than two dwelling units are located on the
same a single lot or parcel, with each dwelling unit located in a structure with three or more
dwelling units.
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SECTION 8.02. ‐ TREE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION
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Sec. 8.02.050. ‐ Tree Preservation Incentives and Priorities.
A. Tree Preservation Incentives.
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2. Parkland Dedication Credit.
The pParkland dedication requirement, detailed in Section 13.05 of this Code, may be
reduced if a Heritage Tree is saved within the dedicated Pparkland arealot in accordance
with Section 13.08 of this Code, subject to approval by the Parks and Recreation Director.
The parkland dedication credit will be a 15‐dwelling unit reduction in the number of units
used to calculate the parkland dedication requirement for each Heritage Tree saved
within the parkland. Trees counted towards this credit shall have their entire CRZ located
within the parkland area. Heritage Trees within the 100‐year floodplain do not count
toward this credit.
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SECTION 13.08. – PARKLAND
Note: Section 13.08, Parkland, is being revised in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 13.08,
Parkland.
Sec. 13.08.010. ‐ Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to provide parks, open spaces, and trails that implement the
Georgetown Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan. The Georgetown City Council has
determined that parks, open spaces and trails are necessary and in the public welfare, and that
the adequate procedure to provide for same is by integrating standards into the procedures for
planning and developing property.
Sec. 13.08.020. ‐ Applicability
The provisions of this section shall apply to the development of a tract of land for any residential
use of five (5) or more lots or dwelling units within the city limits and the extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ). For the purposes of this Section, lots and dwelling units are interchangeable for
determining the Parkland dedication requirements.
Sec. 13.08.030. ‐ Requirements for Parkland Dedication
A. Dedication of Public Parkland Required.
1. A developer of a tract of land for residential use of five (5) or more lots shall set aside and
dedicate to the public sufficient and suitable land for the purpose of public Parkland.
2. The minimum acreage of Public Parkland required shall be as follows:
a. equal to For development with one (1) or two (2) dwelling units on a lot: one (1)
acre for each fifty (50)eighty (80) dwelling units, or fraction thereof.
a.b. For development with three (3) or more dwelling units on a lot: one (1) acre for
each one hundred ten (110) dwelling units, or fraction thereof.
2.3. The land to be dedicated shall form a single lot with a minimum area of three (3) acres.
3.4. Exemptions.
a. When two (2) or more, but less than three (3), acres of land would be required to
satisfy the Public Parkland dedication requirements, the Parks and Recreation
Director may approve parkland less than three (3) acres if it is determined that it
would be in the public interest, and/or accept a financial contribution in lieu of
dedication of public Parkland to meet the dedication requirements of this Section.
b. A developer shall make a financial contribution in lieu of dedication of public
Parkland when:
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i. No portion of Tthe tract of land is located completely within the ETJcity limits.
ii. A developer proposes to develop one hundred (100) or fewer lots and where
no future phasing is proposed.
iii. Less than two (2) acres of land would be required to satisfy the Parkland
dedication requirements.
c. The rate required for the financial contribution shall be in accordance with the
adopted fee schedule. The fee shall be reviewed on annual basis to ensure accuracy
and value.
CB. Park Development Fee
1. In addition to the dedication of Public Parkland or fee‐in‐lieu, a developer shall pay a Park
Development Fee to ensure that the public Parkland will be sufficiently developed for
park use.
2. The amount for the Park Development Fee shall be in accordance with the adopted fee
schedule and based on the level of service for the public Parkland.
3. ExemptionsAlternative Standards.
a. When two (2) or more acres of land are proposed to satisfy the Parkland dedication
requirements, tThe Parks and Recreation Director may consider a proposal from
an applicant to construct recreational amenitiespark improvements on Public
Parkland in lieu of paying, in whole or in part, the Park Development Fee.
b. Park improvements shall include the minimum number of facilities listed in Table
13.08.030.C.3.b:
Table 13.08.030.C.3.b
Parkland Acreage Minimum number of facilities
3 or less 4
4‐6 5
7‐9 6
10 or more 7
b.c. Recreational amenitiesPark improvement facilities shall include four (4) or more
of the following facilitiesbe selected from those listed below:
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i. Age appropriate playground equipment with adequate safety surfacing
around the playground.
ii. Unlighted practice fields for baseball, softball, soccer, and football.
iii. Unlighted tennis courts.
iv. Lighted or unlighted multi‐purpose courts for basketball and volleyball.
v. Improved multiuse green spaceActive areas for unorganized play.
vi. Picnic areas with benches, picnic tables and cooking grills.
vii. Shaded pavilions and gazebos.
viii. Jogging and exercise trails.
viii.ix. Other facilities as approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.
c.d. When construction of recreational amenitiespark improvements is proposed, all
recreational amenitiespark improvements shall comply with the Parks Master
Plan, Section 13.08.040 of this Code, and applicable City regulations.
DC. Credit for Private Parks
1. Where privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities with non‐
exclusive private amenities are proposed for a single‐family, two‐family, townhome, or
detached multi‐family residential subdivisiondevelopment, the Parks and Recreation
Board Parks and Recreation Director, after recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation DirectorParks and Recreation Board, may grant a credit of up to fifty percent
(50%) of the required Public Parkland dedication and Park Development Fee.
2. Privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities shall meet the
following minimum standards:
a. The park or recreational facility shall have a minimum lot area of two (2) acres; and
b. The park or recreational facility shall include two (2) or more of the minimum number
and type of facilities outlined in subsection 13.08.030.CB.3; and
c. The park or recreational facility shall comply with the Parks Master Plan, subsection
13.08.040, and other applicable City regulations.
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3. Privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities for a single‐family,
two‐family, or townhome, or detached multi‐family subdivision shall be identified on the
Subdivision Plat as a private open space lot.
4. Privately‐owned and maintained parks or other recreational facilities shall be owned and
managed by a mandatory Homeowners Association (HOA), or similar permanent agency,
and subject to restrictive covenants that state the following:
a. The land shall be utilized for Parkland or open space in perpetuity.
b. Each property owner within the subdivision encumbered by the restrictive covenants
shall be required to pay dues and/or special assessments for the maintenance of the
private park or recreational facility.
c. If the responsible agency dissolves, cannot fulfill its obligations or elects to sell,
transfer or otherwise divest itself of the land, the City shall have the right of first
refusal on acquiring the property. If the City elects to acquire the land, said land shall
be transferred at no cost to the City and in accordance with Section 13.08.050, Method
of Dedicating Parkland, below.
d. The cessation of the privately‐owned and maintained park or other recreational
facility shall be prohibited until such time as the declarant cedes control of the
responsible agency to purchasers of properties within the subdivision, and then only
upon amendment to the restrictive covenants approved by ¾ of the members of the
responsible agency.
ED. Credit for Heritage Trees Preservation
1. The parkland dedication requirement may be reduced if a Heritage Tree is saved within
the dedicated Parkland lot in accordance with Section 8.02.050.A.2 of this Code; however,
in no circumstance shall the required Parkland lot shall not be less than three (3) acres,
unless the Parks and Recreation Director determines it to be in the public interest.
2. The Parkland dedication credit shall be a 15‐dwelling unit reduction in the number of
units used to calculate the Parkland dedication requirement for each Heritage Tree
preserved within the Parkland lot.
3. Heritage trees counted towards this credit shall have their entire critical root zone (CRZ)
located within the Parkland lot.
4. Heritage trees within the 100‐year FEMA or calculated floodplain shall not count towards
this credit.
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Sec. 13.08.040. – Location, Site and Development Standards for Public Parkland.
A. Any land to be dedicated to meet the requirements of this Section shall be suitable for public
parks and recreational activities as determined by the Parks and Recreation Director, and
comply the following standards and requirements:
1. The Parkland lot shall be centrally located within the development, when practicable.
Where existing or accepted public Parkland is located adjacent to the development, the
Parkland lot may abut the existing or accepted public Parkland provided it results in the
creation of a larger park as approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.
2. In unique circumstances, as approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, a developer
may propose dedication of land located outside the development boundary to meet the
provisions of this Section. In this event, the land proposed to be dedicated shall be located
within the same Benefit Zone as the development, and the value of the land shall be equal
to the land or fee‐in‐lieu of land that would be dedicated within the development.
3. Where a residential subdivision is proposed to be developed in phases, the Parkland lot
shall be located within the first phase of the development. When If the required public
Parkland is not included inproposed to be outside of the first phase, the first phase may
be approved provided that fee‐in‐lieu of dedication is paid for the number of lots within
that phase. In this event, the fee paid may be credited towards the required Park
Development Fee for the subsequent phase(s) of the development.
4. The Parkland lot shall have a minimum lot width and street frontage of two hundred (200)
feet. When practicable, the Parkland lot shall be a corner or multi‐frontage lot with a
minimum street frontage of two hundred (200) feet on two (2) streets.
5. The Parkland lot shall only be located along street(s) where on‐street parking may be
accommodated on both sides of the street.
6. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the Parkland lot shall not exceed a twenty percent
(20%) grade. A slope analysis exhibit shall be provided to the Parks and Recreation
Director.
7. Areas within the FEMA or calculated 100‐year floodplain may be dedicated in partial
fulfillment of the dedication requirement not to exceed fifty percent (50%). When area
within the floodplain is proposed to be dedicated, a minimum of two (2) acres of land,
with a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet, shall be located outside the floodplain
to satisfy the Parkland dedication requirements.
8. Parkland lots with the following conditions shall not be accepted unless approved by the
Parks and Recreation Board:
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a. The lot is primarily accessed by a cul‐de‐sac.
b. The lot is hindered by utility easements or similar encumbrances that make
development of the land unfeasible. This does not include required public utility
easements located along the property linespursuant to Section 13.03 of this Code.
c. The lot is encumbered by sensitive environmental species or habitat areas.
d. The lot contains stormwater facilities. Where stormwater facilities are proposed,
stormwater facilities must be designed as a park amenity.
9. Utilities. A minimum of two‐inch water service line and six‐inch gravity wastewater
service line shall be provided at one of the property lines in a location approved by the
Parks and Recreation Director.
10. Access. Sidewalks in accordance with Section 12.07 of this Code shall be provided along
all street frontages.
B. Alternative Site and Development Standards
1. Alternative design standards for public Parkland may be proposed and submitted to the
Parks and Recreation Director, provided the intent of the requirements of this Section are
met.
2. Prior to submitting an application for development, the Applicant shall complete the
following:
a. Provide a letter to the Parks and Recreation Director that details the alternative design
for Parkland dedication and why it is equal to or better than the minimum standards;
and
b. Conduct a site visit with the Parks and Recreation Director to review the proposal.
3. The Parks and Recreation Director shall review the alternative design based on Section
13.08.030, Requirements for Parkland Dedication, and Section 13.08.040, Design Standards
for Parkland, of this Code and make a recommendationpresent the proposed alternative
design to the Parks and Recreation Board for a recommendation to the Parks and
Recreation Director.
4. The Parks and Recreation Board Director shall consider the alternative design and
approve, approve with conditions, or deny disapprove the request.
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5. The applicant may appeal the decision of the Parks and Recreation Board to the City
Council. The decision of the City Council shall be considered final.
13.08.050. Method of Dedicating Parkland
A. Land to be dedicated for public Parkland shall be identified on the Preliminary Plat, Final
Plat, and Subdivision Construction Plans. When construction of recreational amenitiespark
improvements and/or private parks is proposed, all amenities shall be identified on the
Subdivision Construction Plan or Site Development Plan, as applicable. Fiscal surety in the
amount equal to the Park Development Improvement Fee shall be provided prior to approval
of Subdivision Construction Plan or Site Development Plan, as applicable, for the recreational
amenitiespark improvements on public Parkland.
B. Prior to acceptance of the public Parkland, the following conditions shall be met:
1. Land shall be in good condition, including the removal of all debris and dead plant
materials, and utility services, sidewalks and other public improvements installed. Any
land disturbed by activities not related to park development shall be restored and the soil
stabilized in a method approved by the Parks and Recreation Director in accordance with
the requirements of this Code.
2. Parkland Development Fee shall be paid. When construction of recreational
amenitiesimprovements on the public parkland is approved, recreational amenitiespark
improvements shall be constructed and accepted by the City at the time of acceptance of
all other public improvements, when required, or final site inspection.
C. Prior to recordation of the Final Plat, the following conditions shall be met:
1. Land accepted for dedication under the requirements of this Section shall be conveyed by
warranty deed, transferring the property in fee simple to the City of Georgetown, Texas,
and shall be free and clear of any mortgages or liens at the time of such conveyance.
2. A copy of the warranty deed and other Parkland dedication documents as outlined in the
Development Manual shall be provided to the Parks and Recreation Director.
D. When financial contribution in lieu of dedication of public Parkland is approved as meeting
the requirements of this Section, no Final Plat may be recorded or Site Development Plan
approved, as applicable, until payment has been accepted by the City.
13.08.060. Park Fund Established
A. A separate fund entitled ʺPark Fundʺ has been created to hold in trust money paid to be used
solely and exclusively for the purpose of purchasing and/or improving public parks and
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recreational lands, and shall not be used for maintaining or operating park facilities or for any
other purpose.
B. Where fees financial contribution areis received in lieu of land dedication, the fees financial
contribution and Park Development Fee shall be expended on a neighborhood park located
in the Benefit Zone where the development is located. In the event there is not a suitable
neighborhood park within the benefit zone, the fees amount collected shall be expended on
the closest community park or regional park.
C. The City Council, based upon the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Board, shall
determine whether there are sufficient funds to acquire public Parkland and/or construct
improvements. In making a determination for the acquisition of land, the conditions of
Section 13.08.040 shall be taken into consideration.
D. Benefit Zones. Funds shall be expended within the eligible Benefit Zones for each park type
as shown in Table 13.08.040.B and Figure 13.08.0640.CD.
[Insert Table 13.08.040.B Park Types]
[Insert Figure 13.08.0460.CD Parkland Benefit Zones]
E. Any fees financial contribution paid in‐lieu of the Parkland dedication requirements must be
expended by the City within ten (10) years from the date received. If the City does not expend
the fee financial contribution by the required deadline, the owners of the property may
request a refund in the following manner:
1. The owners of such property must request in writing to the City such refund within one
(1) year of the entitlement or such right shall be waived. Refunds shall be paid by the City
within ninety (90) days of the filing of the request.
2. A refund may only be provided for the unbuilt lots for which a fee‐in‐lieu of dedication
was paid.
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Summary of proposed changes to Parkland Dedication Requirements (UDC Section 13.08)
As of February 8, 2019
UDC Section General Topic Requirement Current UDC
Requirement Proposed UDC Change
13.08 Parkland
Dedication Land dedication 1 acre/50 units
1 acre/110 units for MF
1 acre/80 units for SF
Based on LOS in Parks
Master Plan (5 acres for 1,000
residents)
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Dedication of
parkland
City required to
accept parkland if
over 3 acres
City – 3 acres or more, must
dedicate land
2-3 acres, option to accept as
approved by the Parks and
Recreation Director
Less than 2 acres, fee in lieu.
ETJ – fee in lieu
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland Fee in lieu
of land dedication
$200/unit for MF
$250/unit for SF
$500 per unit for both SF and
MF
Fee per unit to be
determined based on median
land value of $52,000/acre
for a 3-acre neighborhood
park (minimum required)
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland
Improvement Fee
Not Applicable SF - $1,500 per unit or install
improvements.
MF – Fee to be determined
based on gross density.
Fee per unit to be
determined based on
estimated cost of
construction to develop a 3-
acre neighborhood park
consistent with the Parks
Master Plan (minimum
required).
Option to develop the park
based on minimum criteria as
approved by the Parks and
Recreation Director
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Private Park Credit Not Applicable Up to 50% credit provided
certain criteria are met.
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Design Standards Parkland may not be
accepted when:
Accessed primarily by
cul de sac
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UDC Section General Topic Requirement Current UDC
Requirement Proposed UDC Change
Encumbered by utility
easements
Encumbered by sensitive
environmental features
The lot contains
stormwater facilities.
Unless approved by the
Parks and Recreation
Director followed by a
recommendation from the
Parks Advisory Board.
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Floodplain Along SG River –
partial fulfilment –
could be 99%
All others – up to
50%
Up to 50%, with at least 2
acres out of floodplain –
must have 200 feet of street
frontage
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland Approval Parks Board
recommends to P&Z
and City Council
Meets requirements, the
Director can approve.
Alternative Design may be
approved by the Director
following recommendation
by the Parks and Recreation
Board. Additional language
consistent with current
practice.
Appeal decision to Parks
Board.
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Park Benefit Zones 19 zones 4 benefit zones – direct
benefit to service area or
used in a community or
regional park
13.08 Parkland
Dedication
Parkland Fund Expend funds in 5
years
Expend funds in 10 years
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Parks and Rec Advisory Board
February 14, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to rec ommend amending C hapter 12.40 of the C ity of G eorgetown
C ode of O rdinanc es , regarding C ity C emeteries , and adding C hapter 12.41 to the C ity of G eorgetown
C ode of O rdinanc es , regarding C ity C olumbaria. - Kimberly G arrett, P arks and Recreation Director
IT E M S UMMARY:
With the recent completion of the C olumbarium, an ordinance needed to be establis hed to create guidance
on administration and regulations. W hile creating the new ordinanc e for the c olumbarium, there were
amendments to the c emetery ordinanc e that also needed to be made to ensure c onsistenc y in hours and
operation. T hes e two ordinances are sc heduled for 1st reading at the F ebruary 26th C ity C ounc il meeting.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Kimberly G arrett, P arks and R ec reation Direc tor
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Parks and Rec Advisory Board
February 14, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to rec ommend the annual approval of the O rdinance es tablishing
s tandards of care that exempts the after-sc hool and s ummer recreation programs from state licens ing
requirements. - Eric Nuner, As s is tant P arks and R ecreation Director
IT E M S UMMARY:
C hapter 42 of the Texas Human R es ourc e C ode is establis hed to regulate certain facilities , homes, and
agencies that provide child c are services. T he purpose of the s tandards of care es tablished in this chapter
is to protect c hildren who partic ipate in C ity of G eorgetown after-sc hool and s ummer recreation programs.
T he Department of F amily and P rotec tive S ervices (DF P S ) is the agenc y tasked with enforcement of this
law.
S ubc hapter C . S ec 42.041, (b), (14) exempts :
“Elementary-age (ages 5-13) recreation programs operated by a munic ipality provided the governing body
of the municipality annually adopts standards of c are by ordinanc e after a public hearing for s uc h
programs, that such standards are provided to the parents of each program participant, and that the
ordinances s hall inc lude, at a minimum, s taffing ratios, minimum s taff qualific ations , minimum fac ility,
health, and safety s tandards , and mechanisms for monitoring and enforc ing the adopted local s tandards ;
and further provided that parents be informed that the program is not lic ensed by the state and the program
may not be advertis ed as a c hild-c are fac ility.”
T his ordinanc e establis hes the standards of c are requirements set forth by C hapter 42 of the Texas Human
R es ourc e C ode after a public hearing. T he s tandards are intended to be minimum s tandards by whic h the
G eorgetown P arks and R ecreation Department will operate its youth rec reation programs . T hes e programs
are rec reation in nature and are not c hild care programs.
T he G eorgetown P arks and R ec reation Department previously developed similar department minimum
s tandards for recreation programs. T herefore, the minimum standards s et forth in Exhibit A will create no
additional staffing or financial burden to the C ity. Additionally, it will not impac t the effec ted recreation
program fees .
T his ordinanc e was first adopted in 2015. It expires one year after its effective date and must be s ubmitted
to C ity C ounc il for re-adoption no later than April 1s t of eac h year.
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Eric Nuner, As s is tant P arks and R ecreation Director
AT TAC H ME N T S:
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Description Type
Ordinance Final Backup Material
Exhibit A Final Backup Material
Redline Backup Material
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{00010375 / v / RSAUCIER / PARKS / ORD / (unknown)}
Ordinance No.
Parks and Recreation Standards of Care
Date Approved\\: ________________________________
ORDINANCE NO. _______________________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
ADOPTING CHAPTER 8.40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATING TO ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS OF CARE
FOR YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAMS; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City's Parks and Recreation Department has determined that
certain minimum standards of care are necessary to health, safety, and welfare of
individuals participating in youth recreation programs; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 42 exempts certain
after-school and summer recreation programs from state licensing requirements as
identified in Subsection 42.041(14) stating “an elementary-age (ages 5-13) recreation
program operated by a municipality provided the governing body of the municipality
annually adopts standards of care by ordinance after a public hearing for such programs,
that such standards are provided to the parents of each program participant, and that the
ordinances shall include, at a minimum, staffing ratios, minimum staff qualifications,
minimum facility, health, and safety standards, and mechanisms for monitoring and
enforcing the adopted local standards; and further provided that parents be informed
that the program is not licensed by the state and the program may not be advertised as a
child-care facility;” and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at a meeting on ______________, held a public
hearing prior to adopting Chapter 8.40 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Standards of
Care for Youth Recreation Programs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown finds it to be in the best
interest of the citizens of Georgetown to adopt Chapter 8.40 of the Code of Ordinances
regarding Standards of Care for Youth Recreation Programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
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{00010375 / v / RSAUCIER / PARKS / ORD / (unknown)}
Ordinance No.
Parks and Recreation Standards of Care
Date Approved\\: ________________________________
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this Ordinance implements the vision, goals, and policies of the Georgetown
2030 Comprehensive Plan and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not
inconsistent or in conflict with any other policies or provisions of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION 2. It is hereby determined upon the basis of requirements set forth in
the Texas Human Resource Code, the City of Georgetown shall be exempt from Texas
Child Care Services regulations.
SECTION 3. Chapter 8.40 of the Code of Ordinance of the City of Georgetown is
hereby amended in its entirety and shall provide as shown in Exhibit “A.”
SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances that are in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 5. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other
provisions, or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the
provisions of state law and the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on FIRST READING on this _ day of __________, 2019.
PASSED AND APPROVED on SECOND READING on this ___ day of _______, 2019.
ATTEST: CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
____________________________ By: _____________________________
Robyn Densmore, City Secretary Dale Ross, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________________
Charlie McNabb, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
Code of Ordinances
Adopting Chapter 8.40
Sec. 8.40. - Standards of Care for Youth Recreation Programs.
Sec. 8.40.010. - Definitions.
A. “Camp Program Staff” means a person responsible for the direct care or supervision of
participants, including volunteers and contractors. The term excludes a person whose
primary duties include administration, clerical support, or facility maintenance.
B. “Department” means the Parks and Recreation Department.
C. “Director” means the director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
D. “Designee” means a person appointed by the director to act on the director's behalf.
E. “Facility” means a building or improvement operated or used by the department in
conducting a recreational program.
F. “Participant” means a child age 5 to 13 years old that is enrolled in a recreational
program and is under the supervision of department staff.
G. “Recreational Program or Program” means a fee-based children's program or activity
offered and supervised by the department that requires a participant to enroll or register to
participate.
H. “Staff” means a person who is employed by the department to work in a recreational
program.
I. “Parent” means legal guardian of a participant.
Sec. 8.40.020. - Purpose.
The purpose of the standards of care established in this chapter is to protect children who
participate in City of Georgetown after-school and summer recreation programs. The standards
of care set forth in this chapter are intended to be the minimum standards by which the
Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will operate its youth recreation programs which
are recreational in nature and not designated as child care programs.
Sec. 8.40.030. - Participant and Camp Program Staff Ratios.
A. Camp programs shall have no greater than a 10/1 ratio of participant to camp program
staff for children 0-4 years of age.
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B. Camp programs shall have no greater than a 15/1 ratio of participant to camp program
staff for children 5-9 years of age.
C. Camp programs shall have no greater than a 17/1 ratio of participants to camp program
staff for children 10-13 years of age.
D. Each participant should have a program employee who is responsible for him or her and
who is aware of details of the participant's habits, interests, and any special problems as
identified by the participant's parents during the registration process.
Sec. 8.40.040. - Minimum Camp Program Staff Qualifications.
A. Camp program staff must be at least 16 years of age.
B. At least 50% of camp program staff must possess certification from a nationally
recognized body in
1. First Aid; and
2. Community CPR or equivalent
C. Camp program staff must complete a camp program staff orientation including but not
limited to:
1. An overview of the City of Georgetown’s Standards of Care; and
2. Policies including discipline, guidance, and the release of participants; and
3. An overview of symptoms of child abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and the
responsibility of reporting these; and
4. The procedures to follow in handling emergencies including but are not limited
to: fire, explosion, tornado, toxic fumes, volatile persons, and severe injury or
illness of a child or adult; and
5. The use and locations of fire extinguishers and first aid equipment.
Sec. 8.40.050. - Employment Restrictions
A. Criminal background checks will be conducted on prospective camp program staff. The
following convictions, including deferred adjudication and pretrial diversions, regardless
of when the conviction occurred will render applicants ineligible for participation with
Georgetown Parks and Recreation Camp Programs:
1. Any drug distribution activity, including misdemeanor or felony
2. Rape
3. Aggravated Assault
4. Child Abuse or Molestation
5. Murder
6. Kidnapping
7. Or any other felony or crime involving moral turpitude, which involves acts of
physical violence
B. The following convictions within 10 years from the date of application for employment
will render applicants ineligible for participation with Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Camp Programs:
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1. Any drug related activity, including misdemeanor or felony
2. Assault
3. Any other felony or crime involving moral turpitude which does not involve acts
of physical violence
Sec. 8.40.060. - Minimum Building Standards.
A. The facility and equipment used do not present any known fire, health, or safety hazards
and are kept free of accumulations of objectionable debris.
B. The facility shall be subject to an annual safety inspection.
C. The facility shall reasonably be kept free of insects, rodents, and stray animals.
D. Facility buildings shall maintain clearly marked emergency exits.
E. A disaster and evacuation procedure shall be posted at the facility.
F. First-aid kits and infection control kits shall be available at the facility and taken to other
locations at which the participants are engaged in program activities.
G. First-aid guidelines shall be on file and available at the facility.
H. The facility shall have a sufficient number of restrooms maintained in good repair and
equipped for independent use by children and designed to permit staff supervision as
needed.
Sec. 8.40.070. - Minimum Health and Safety Standards.
A. A participant who is ill or injured shall be supervised until the participant is released to a
parent or other authorized person.
B. A participant whose illness or medical condition requires a degree of supervision by staff
that would compromise the health or safety of the other participants shall be kept separate
from the other participants until the participant is removed from the facility.
C. A participant whose illness or medical condition prevents the participant from
comfortably participating in program activities or places other participants at risk may not
be admitted or readmitted to the facility for the duration of the illness or condition.
D. A staff member may not administer medication to a participant without a written parental
medication authorization. Staff may not knowingly administer medication that is not in
its original container or that is past the expiration date on the container.
E. A staff member may not administer an amount of medication that is inconsistent with the
prescribed dosage and parental direction. A staff member shall return the unused
medication to the parent on the last program day.
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F. Medication should be kept in a secured location that is not accessible by participants.
G. A staff member shall maintain a medication and first aid log.
Sec. 8.40.080. - Mechanisms for Monitoring and Enforcing Standards.
The director or designee shall monitor the camp programs for performance. Compliance with
these standards will be a factor in rating the performance of the youth program.
Sec. 8.40.090. - Review.
This Chapter will expire one year after its effective date.
Sec. 8.40.100. - Recommendation for Amendment or Re-Adoption.
No later than April 1 of each year the director or designee shall recommend to the City Council
adoption of the local standards of care.
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Exhibit A
Code of Ordinances
Adopting Chapter 8.40
Sec. 8.40. - Standards of Care for Youth Recreation Programs.
Sec. 8.40.010. - Definitions.
A. “Camp Program Staff” means a person responsible for the direct care or supervision of
participants, including volunteers and contractors. The term excludes a person whose
primary duties include administration, clerical support, or facility maintenance.
B. “Department” means the Parks and Recreation Department.
C. “Director” means the director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
D. “Designee” means a person appointed by the director to act on the director's behalf.
E. “Facility” means a building or improvement operated or used by the department in
conducting a recreational program.
F. “Participant” means a child age 5 to 13 years old that is enrolled in a recreational
program and is under the supervision of department staff.
G. “Recreational Program or Program” means a fee-based children's program or activity
offered and supervised by the department that requires a participant to enroll or register to
participate.
H. “Staff” means a person who is employed by the department to work in a recreational
program.
I. “Parent” means legal guardian of a participant.
Sec. 8.40.020. - Purpose.
The purpose of the standards of care established in this chapter is to protect children who
participate in City of Georgetown after-school and summer recreation programs. The standards
of care set forth in this chapter are intended to be the minimum standards by which the
Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will operate its youth recreation programs which
are recreational in nature and not designated as child care programs.
Sec. 8.40.030. - Participant and Camp Program Staff Ratios.
A. Camp programs shall have no greater than a 10/1 ratio of participant to camp program
staff for children 0-4 years of age.
Deleted: exempt City of Georgetown after-school and
summer recreation programs from state licensing
requirements.
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B. Camp programs shall have no greater than a 15/1 ratio of participant to camp program
staff for children 5-9 years of age.
C. Camp programs shall have no greater than a 17/1 ratio of participants to camp program
staff for children 10-13 years of age.
D. Each participant should have a program employee who is responsible for him or her and
who is aware of details of the participant's habits, interests, and any special problems as
identified by the participant's parents during the registration process.
Sec. 8.40.040. - Minimum Camp Program Staff Qualifications.
A. Camp program staff must be at least 16 years of age.
B. At least 50% of camp program staff must possess certification from a nationally
recognized body in
1. First Aid; and
2. Community CPR or equivalent
C. Camp program staff must complete a camp program staff orientation including but not
limited to:
1. An overview of the City of Georgetown’s Standards of Care; and
2. Policies including discipline, guidance, and the release of participants; and
3. An overview of symptoms of child abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse and the
responsibility of reporting these; and
4. The procedures to follow in handling emergencies including but are not limited
to: fire, explosion, tornado, toxic fumes, volatile persons, and severe injury or
illness of a child or adult; and
5. The use and locations of fire extinguishers and first aid equipment.
Sec. 8.40.050. - Employment Restrictions
A. Criminal background checks will be conducted on prospective camp program staff. The
following convictions, including deferred adjudication and pretrial diversions, regardless
of when the conviction occurred will render applicants ineligible for participation with
Georgetown Parks and Recreation Camp Programs:
1. Any drug distribution activity, including misdemeanor or felony
2. Rape
3. Aggravated Assault
4. Child Abuse or Molestation
5. Murder
6. Kidnapping
7. Or any other felony or crime involving moral turpitude, which involves acts of
physical violence
B. The following convictions within 10 years from the date of application for employment
will render applicants ineligible for participation with Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Camp Programs:
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1. Any drug related activity, including misdemeanor or felony
2. Assault
3. Any other felony or crime involving moral turpitude which does not involve acts
of physical violence
Sec. 8.40.060. - Minimum Building Standards.
A. The facility and equipment used do not present any known fire, health, or safety hazards
and are kept free of accumulations of objectionable debris.
B. The facility shall be subject to an annual safety inspection.
C. The facility shall reasonably be kept free of insects, rodents, and stray animals.
D. Facility buildings shall maintain clearly marked emergency exits.
E. A disaster and evacuation procedure shall be posted at the facility.
F. First-aid kits and infection control kits shall be available at the facility and taken to other
locations at which the participants are engaged in program activities.
G. First-aid guidelines shall be on file and available at the facility.
H. The facility shall have a sufficient number of restrooms maintained in good repair and
equipped for independent use by children and designed to permit staff supervision as
needed.
Sec. 8.40.070. - Minimum Health and Safety Standards.
A. A participant who is ill or injured shall be supervised until the participant is released to a
parent or other authorized person.
B. A participant whose illness or medical condition requires a degree of supervision by staff
that would compromise the health or safety of the other participants shall be kept separate
from the other participants until the participant is removed from the facility.
C. A participant whose illness or medical condition prevents the participant from
comfortably participating in program activities or places other participants at risk may not
be admitted or readmitted to the facility for the duration of the illness or condition.
D. A staff member may not administer medication to a participant without a written parental
medication authorization. Staff may not knowingly administer medication that is not in
its original container or that is past the expiration date on the container.
E. A staff member may not administer an amount of medication that is inconsistent with the
prescribed dosage and parental direction. A staff member shall return the unused
medication to the parent on the last program day.
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F. Medication should be kept in a secured location that is not accessible by participants.
G. A staff member shall maintain a medication and first aid log.
Sec. 8.40.080. - Mechanisms for Monitoring and Enforcing Standards.
The director or designee shall monitor the camp programs for performance. Compliance with
these standards will be a factor in rating the performance of the youth program.
Sec. 8.40.090. - Review.
This Chapter will expire one year after its effective date.
Sec. 8.40.100. - Recommendation for Amendment or Re-Adoption.
No later than April 1 of each year the director or designee shall recommend to the City Council
adoption of the local standards of care.
Deleted: Installing
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Parks and Rec Advisory Board
February 14, 2019
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible ac tion to approve minutes from the January 10, 2019 meeting - Jill Kellum,
Administrative S upervisor
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
N/A
S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Jill Kellum, Adminis trative S upervis or
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
January 10, 2019 meeting minutes Backup Material
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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 10, 2019
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A Call to Order - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Meeting was called to order by Jim Hougnon at 6:05 pm.
B Roll Call - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Jim Hougnon, Danelle Houck, Larry Gambone, Katherine Kainer, Scott Macmurdo,
Wayne Beyer, Michael Simpson
Staff: Kimberly Garrett, Jill Kellum, Madison Haynie
C Parks and Recreation staff member introduction and presentation - Kimberly Garrett,
Parks and Recreation Director
Kimberly Garett introduced Madison Haynie, Recreation Specialist located at Garey Park.
Madison Haynie stated she has a degree in recreation, park and tourism sciences from Texas A
& M. She stated she oversees the gatehouse at Garey Park which is the front office and she
supervises the 3 part time staff. She started with the city in April 2018 working at Garey Park.
She interned with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation department 3 years ago. It was asked
how her perspective of the park was going attendance wise in terms of the responsibilities she is
handling. She stated they are in their slower season. This last Saturday there were 600 people
that came in the park and there were 30 annual pass cards that were scanned as well. On
weekdays, if the weather is nice they still average 50 – 100 people a day. On Tuesdays, the free
day, the attendance is higher but again, it depends on the weather. The Tuesday before
Thanksgiving there were 700 people that came into the park. On bad weather days they see the
annual park pass users come in. It was asked what the lead activities were. She stated the Play
Ranch and Splash Pad are the number one uses in the summer. More people are walking on the
trails and run during this season and there is more equestrian use. There were questions about
the bird viewing area. It is not quite finished but it will be open for anyone to use. It was
asked about the Dog Park and what else needs to be done. Staff present were unsure about
what the status was on this issue. It was asked about the Open House for Garey House last
Tuesday. It was well attended. It was asked about the equestrian use. Madison Haynie stated
they have had 8 trailers in the parking lot at a time; and more typically use the facility on the
weekend. Users love accessing the river. It was asked about the stargazing event. Madison
stated they had to cancel due to weather but there is an event on the 21st. It was asked about
the volunteer program. Madison Haynie stated it is going well and are hoping to have a good
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presence in the park so they can help answer questions. Arleen Rodriguez the Program
Coordinator will be heading up this program. There are 3 – 4 volunteers that have consistently
volunteered since the park opened. The volunteer trainings are scheduled monthly but
currently they are doing a one on one training due to lack of enrollment.
D Update from the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation - Danelle Houck, Parks
and Recreation Advisory Boardmember
Danelle Houck stated the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation did not meet in January.
They will meet February 4th and they will participate in the Cupid’s Chase by manning a water
station. They were very appreciative to be included in the holiday dinner.
E Project Updates and Staff Report - Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation
Director
Kimberly Garett reviewed the project update with the board.
It was asked about the repairs for the walk across bridge and Kimberly Garrett explained as
soon as the river flow goes down and weather events stop staff can go in and do the repairs.
Legislative Regular Agenda
F Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of the parkland dedication
for the Keyes Tract. - Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Kimberly Garrett stated Ben DeBellis, Director of Landscape Architecture with SEC Planning is
present to give information on the Keyes Tract. Kimberly Garrett stated the Keyes Tract is a
proposed single family residential subdivision in SE Georgetown located on FM 1460 just south
of Inner Loop. There are 134 units proposed which would equate to 2.68 acres of parkland. The
property is heavily encumbered by overhead utility easements, gas pipeline easements and
drainage. Due to these conditions, there is not an ideal 2.68 tract that is acceptable to the
City. The developer is proposing to pay the parkland dedication fee in lieu of parkland
dedication. There are two public neighborhood parks in close proximity to the proposed
development, in addition, the developer has proposed to provide a private park and to utilize
the space under the overhead utility lines as open space/soccer fields. The concepts are shown
on the attached exhibit. Staff is supportive of the request to pay fee in lieu of land dedication.
Kimberly Garrett feels good about the subdivision having private play space and open space to
play. The fees would be applied to an adjacent neighborhood park these residents could go to.
There are also sidewalks around the neighborhood. It was asked whose responsibility it would
be to mow the lawn under the utility lines. It will be the responsibility of the developer to keep
mowed. It was asked if there was a guarantee that this area would remain mowed. Bill
DeBellis stated that from the developer and sales standpoint they will want to keep that area
maintained and as nice as possible. It will then go into an HOA which will take care of that
maintenance.
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Motion made by Michael Simpson, second by Wayne Beyer to recommend approval of the
parkland dedication for the Keyes Tract taking fee instead of land dedication.
Approved 7 – 0
G Consideration and possible action to recommend approval of amending the proposed
parkland dedication for Carlson Place and approving the parkland dedication for Carlson
South as one subdivision. -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Kimberly Garett showed the location of the proposed parkland dedication. The parkland
dedication for Carlson Place subdivision was approved by the Parks Board on November 10,
2016. The original parkland dedication requirement was 5.46 acres for 273 units. The parkland
proposed was 9.42 acres, of which 2.23 acres was out of the floodplain. The total amount of
land required outside the floodplain was 2.73 acres (50% of the total required). In lieu of the
0.50 acre shortfall outside of the floodplain, the developer proposed a minimum of $30,000
worth of park improvements. Those park improvements are still being installed. The change
comes with the actual dedicated parkland.
Since approval of the original Carlson Place project in 2016, the developer has purchased the
land just to the south of Carlson Place, known as Carlson South. The developer would like us to
revisit the parkland for this area as it is now going to be considered one subdivision with shared
amenities. In addition, when adding the Carlson South land to the project, a proposed future
collector road known as Wey Hill Drive, was required to be extended through the property thus
bisecting the parkland for Carlson Place.
The parkland required for Carlson South is 6.12 acres (306 units/50). The proposed dedication is
5.96 acres. The parkland shortage for Carlson South is 0.16 acres. The parkland lost due to the
road extension for Carlson Place is 2.05 acres. This number is large due to the fact that when the
proposed future collector road comes through, staff did not support an orphaned parcel of
parkland not attached to the main park. The total parkland shortage is 2.21 acres which
equates to $27,625 in fee in lieu of. In lieu of the fee, the developer is proposing a concrete trail
connection from Carlson Place park improvements to Carlson South Parkland. This will help
facilitate park access by both areas. In addition, the developer is also proposing to provide 10
parallel parking stalls adjacent to the park. These amenities area expected to cost a minimum
of the fee owed. There has not been any deeds recorded for the parkland which allows changes
to be made.
Staff is supportive of this parkland amendment and additional parkland and
improvements. This solution provides a larger neighborhood park for the subdivision. The
developer is also proposing a private amenity center that both neighborhoods can access.
Motion made by Danelle Houck, second by Katherine Kainer to recommend approval of
amending the proposed parkland dedication for Carlson Place and approving the parkland
dedication for Carlson South as one subdivision.
Approved 7 – 0
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H Discussion and possible action on recommending approval of a proposed memorial
park in partnership with the Playful Child, a 501c3 organization.- Kimberly Garrett, Parks
and Recreation Director
Kimberly Garett introduced Julie Damian and her family and stated she has been working with
them for about 9 months for a potential project for a park. Julie Damian prepared a
presentation for the board. She stated her son passed away on March 22, 2018; a month before
he turned 3. The idea for the park came because there is not a playground or park area in the
neighborhood they moved to the previous December. She and another neighbor were already
discussing how they could get their neighborhood involved in getting a playground. Then
when her son died, they wanted to know what they could do to remember him and make
something special. They want to provide a place for children, families and the community to
gather and make memories. For naming the park, they originally thought Kade Damian
Memorial Park but since then she has met so many other parents and families that are in the
same boat as them, and she thinks it should be a children’s memorial park. By child, she mean
anyone that has lost a child can have a place in the park that they can go and remember their
child. This could be that they donate a bench or a tree or have a wall with plaques that might be
along a pathway where they could remember their special person. The proposed location is
within their neighborhood and along the trail so it is something the community can use. She
would like to see a restroom facility in the park. For the Playful Child Foundation, all their
paperwork was submitted in June and their first project is the park. They are hoping to find
bigger projects to go along with it to continue the mission which is healthier kids mentally and
physically through play. They want people to know that play is an essential component of kid’s
healthy development. They would like to promote less screen time and more creativity through
the messy outdoor play. Also having open ended play; where they create actual play
themselves. They will promote more personal connections through face to face
communications. She stated we think of play separate from learning but they are interwoven
and one and the same. Also, build community and encourage neighborhood play. The
proposed location is at the intersection of Gabriel View and Country Club. This is owned by the
City of Georgetown. It is easy access off and on the trail system. It is walkable for the
neighborhoods. She showed some conceptual pictures of what they would like the park to look
like. They would like to see the park as a memorial park but a natural park that promotes open
ended play. They would like to see lots of color and areas built into the area. Kimberly Garrett
stated the City of Georgetown purchased a 6.5 acre tract as shown on the map by the
Georgetown Country Club to build the trail. There is some unusable space. The street
department has been using it as a lay down yard. The area is park poor as the parkland
dedication did not come into play until after the subdivision was built. The only park we have
there is Chandler Park but doesn’t have any play equipment. In lieu of trying to spend money
on buying property we can use existing land we have a put the money they raise and any
money the city contributes into improvements and amenities. The closest park would be Rivery
Park that has play equipment, restroom, and pavilion. This was a good way to utilize this piece
of property that is not being used. There are approximately 2 acres of useable land and it runs
along the trail and people could access the park here.
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Julie Damian stated the goal she has is 3 years to have the park developed. She stated they have
done some fund raising but were unable to do much until they received their tax ID. They have
raised $5,000 so far and have more fund raising scheduled for this year and will look for grants
over the next 2 years to raise the remaining funds. She would like to see a park designed like
the one at the Wildflower Center; their park is natural with open ended play in mind. They are
asking The Playful Child and the City of Georgetown to provide the land and continue with the
maintenance after the park is completed. The family does ask to name it after Kade making it
the Kade Damian Children’s Memorial Park. They would like major input on the design of the
park. They are dedicated to raising $500,000. Kimberly Garrett stated they mentioned doing
this park in stages and the City would guide the project. Kimberly Garrett stated since the city
will be responsible for the long term maintenance and replacement it will have to be something
that will last, the city can maintain and not be costly. It was stated that in the end this will be a
city park. She also explained that the City has guidelines on naming and it does meet the
guidelines. She stated the City does have funding, from parkland dedication, in this zone, that
we have had for a while since we don’t have parks in this zone to spend it on. This project
marries up well to be able to contribute also to get the park up and going faster or do more
amenities so The Playful Child’s contribution could be used for the actual play elements. Then
the City could focus on the parking lot, utilities and infrastructure. Kimberly Garrett stated she
feels this is a good partnership; it fits well with what we do and the next step is to get the
recommendation from the board and go to City Council and get their thoughts on it and their
approval. Then The Playful Child can pursue their fund raising. Kimberly Garrett stated she
has been going to some of their meetings and is an advisory. This is a long term project. Board
members made comment that this is an excellent purpose for this area. Larry Gambone stated
he has concern with the naming and suggested it be named The Children’s Memorial Park. He
was concerned having it name after their son with it being a City park and if that is appropriate.
Kimberly Garrett stated there is the trail named after Randy Morrow, the facilities such as
McMaster Complex, Chandler Park and that the recommendation for the name of the park does
fit the guidelines. Kimberly Garrett stated this fits the naming guidelines and City Council
makes the final decision.
Motion made by Wayne Beyer, second by Scott Macmurdo to recommend approval of a
proposed memorial park in partnership with the Playful Child, a 501c3 organization.
Approved 7 – 0
I Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the November 8, 2018
meeting - Jill Kellum, Administrative Supervisor
Motion made by Danelle Houck, second by Katherine Kainer to approve minutes from the
November 8, 2018 meeting.
Approved 7 – 0
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Adjournment
Adjourn - Jim Hougnon, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair
Motion made Katherine Kainer, second by Larry Gambone by to adjourn the meeting.
Approved 7 - 0
Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm.
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James Hougnon, Board Chair
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Katherine Kainer, Secretary
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Jill Kellum, Board Liaison
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