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05-13-2003 City Council Study Session PacketCity of Grand Island Tuesday, May 13, 2003 Study Session Packet City Council:Mayor: Jay Vavricek City Administrator: Marlan Ferguson City Clerk: RaNae Edwards T u 7:00:00 PM Council Chambers - City Hall 100 East First Street Joyce Haase Margaret Hornady Gale Larson Robert Meyer Mitchell Nickerson Don Pauly Jackie Pielstick Larry Seifert Scott Walker Fred Whitesides City of Grand Island City Council Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study session, notification of the date will be given. B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will be speaking. City of Grand Island City Council Item -1 Greenspace and Parks Requirement Options for Grand Island: A Case Study This will be a presentation and interactive discussion involving Council members, local developers, interested citizens and staff. The City Council has indicated that it is one of their priorities to continue to preserve greenspace and provide parks and recreational opportunities to the residents of Grand Island. This case study will allow participants to discuss the issues of greenspace preservation and park development based on population, park demand and cost projections. Staff will use the information provided by participants during this exercise to create greenspace and park policies for new development. Tuesday, May 13, 2003 Study Session City of Grand Island Staff Contact: Chad Nabity City of Grand Island City Council DATE: May 7, 2003 TO: The Honorable Mayor Jay Vavricek and the Grand Island City Council FROM: Chad Nabity, AICP Regional Planning Director Steve Paustian, Grand Island Parks Director RE: Greenspace Requirements and Projected Park Needs The Grand Island City Council has been interested in the concept of preserving greenspace in the community. As part of this interest the city has adopted landscaping regulations that apply in commercial and industrial areas. Another aspect of greenspace that council has indicated an interest in is preserving the ability of the city to provide parks and recreational opportunities in areas with new development at a level similar to that found throughout the city. Staff has put together a Case Study of Northwest Grand Island as a way to begin discussions on how to pay for parks and recreation facilities needed for new development. The Case Study is limited to potential residential development in the area generally bounded by on the south by Old Potash Highway, on the north by Highway 2, on the east by Highway 281, and on the west by Engleman Road. This area has 1274 acres of undeveloped land that could be developed for residential purposes. Many assumptions were made for the purposes of this case study: 1. Residential development will occur at the same ratio of multi-family to single family that currently exists in the city. 2. Only 75% of the available land will be developed for residential purposes the rest will be used for streets and other improvements. 3. Single-family development will occur at an average density of 5 units per acre. 4. Multi-family development will occur at an average density of 15 units per acre. 5. Residents per dwelling unit will remain at 2.55 units per dwelling unit. 6. The City Council will want to maintain the level of service for parks and recreation facilities at the same level as it was in 1994 when the comprehensive parks plan was completed. 7. The City and the Public Schools will continue to cooperate to provide recreational facilities. The case study approach allows us to make projections for population, park needs and facility costs. These projections and input from Council, local developers, and other interested citizens at the study session will provide staff with information necessary to develop greenspace preservation and development policies consistent with the wishes and needs of the community. Regional Planning Parks and Recreation Goals (Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee Dec. 2002) The Parks and Recreation committee held their fourth planning session Thursday November 7th, at the Five Points Bank North conference room. After review and approval of the previous week’s minutes and recommendations, the committee continued its efforts to finalize the wording of the group’s priorities for advancement. The review identified several areas that needed to be amended or added from the earlier recommendation. The new proposal is listed below: 1. Provide parks to impact every citizen of Grand Island. Neighborhood parks would be developed to provide a park facility within ½ mile of each city residence. Regional parks would be developed to provide a park facility within 1 mile of each city residence. 2. Recommend that the city work directly with schools to share, or “piggyback”, property and/or facilities to provide mutual benefits in development of new sites. 3. Encourage the city to be proactive in land acquisition for development of future park sites and hike-bike trail routes (projecting ahead in 20-25 year increments). 4. Prioritize development of new park facilities based on current needs identified by the committee. A program to recognize needs for facilities should be implemented using recognized criteria for future development: a. National parks/recreation usage standards b. Input from school system and recreational programs c. Public opinion d. Provide general use facilities, allowing for expansion/upgrades as needed We would recommend that a review mechanism (i.e. committee or review board) be established to track progress and re-evaluate current and future needs. 5. Incorporate the hike/bike trail to connect to park facilities, schools, and shopping centers. 6. Recommend that current and future detention cells be engineered to allow for recreational use as well as storm overflow control. 7. Prioritize funding to provide for continued growth. Greenspace and Parks requirement options for Grand Island A case study of potential development in Northwest Grand Island and park needs generated by that development May 13, 2003 George Park North WestHigh School Engleman Westridge Fire Station ShoemakerEngleman RoadHwy. 281Old Potash Hwy Hwy. 2 Projected Residential Development and Population 14843 peopleTotal Population 3991 peopleMF Population 10852 peopleSF Population 1565 unitsMF Dwellings 4256 unitsSF Dwellings 104 acresMultifamily Acres 851 acresSingle Family Acres 955 acresDevelopable Acres 1274 acresTotal Acres Level of Service (LOS) 1994 Parks Plan 0.05Swimming Pools 0.18Soccer/Football Fields 0.2Baseball Fields 0.15Softball Fields 0.43Tennis Courts 0.1Open Turf Fields 0.7Play Grounds 2.29 acresDistrict Park 4.13 acresCommunity Park 1.43 acresNeighborhood Park 0.68 acresMini Park Per 1000 PeoplePark/Facility Mini Park Playground, picnic tables/shelters, open turf, natural areas Use $60,000 excluding landCost Residential neighborhoods within ¼ mile radius Service Area .2 to 1 acreOptimum Size Schuff, Broadwell and detention cellsExamples Neighborhood Park Playground, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Open field for casual/multi-use play. Use $150,000 excluding landCost Residential areas within ½ mile radius Service Area 5 to 10 acresOptimum Size Grace Abbott, Lincoln, Cedar HillsExamples Community Park Active sports facilities, lighted sports fields with bleachers, small passive areas, natural areas with trail, community centers. Use $700,000 excluding landCost 1 mile radiusService Area 20 to 40 acresOptimum Size Ryder, Ashely Examples District/Regional Park Large playground, Lighted active sports facilities (tennis, baseball, soccer, etc..) Significant dedicated natural areas with trails and passive areas Use $2,000,000 excluding landCost 5 mile radiusService Area 40 to 150 acresOptimum Size L.E. RayExamples Parks Needed based on 1994 LOS and Projected Population at Full Build Out 6.4Tennis Courts .7Swimming Pools .134District Parks 261.3Community Parks 321.2Neighborhood Parks 1010.1Mini Parks NumberAcresPark/Facility Type Projected Cost of Parks and Facilities $384,0006.4Tennis Courts $1,400,000.7Swimming Pools $151,993.0761District Parks $5,041, 452Totals $1,400,0002Community Parks $450,0003Neighborhood Parks $600,00010Mini Parks $655,45977.1*Land Total CostNumberPark/Facility Type *Total acreage projected is 117.1 acres. This figure assumes cooperation between school system and the City. Summary $340Cost Per Person $866Cost Per Dwelling Unit $5,041,452Cost of Parks 14843Population $168,04830 Year Build Out Cost per Year 117Acres of Park Ground 5821Dwelling Units 955Developable Acres Who Pays to Build New Parks? Citizens of Grand Island through property taxes Developers through fees on new lots Property owners through an assessment on the property Builders with building permits Property owners before an occupancy permit is granted Other Options Other Considerations Traditionally parks have been provided by the general fund. We generally develop around 200 lots per year in Grand Island. Some areas of town that are largely developed need parks. Funds collected from new development need to be used to pay for parks to serve those developments. Other Considerations Private developer built and homeowner association maintained parks could be required. Multi-Family units may need to be handled differently than single family units. Should this apply to residential lots only or should commercial and industrial lots be included? Other Considerations How will fees, or requirements for private parks, affect affordability? What other types of fees might the city consider in the future? (to pay for expanded sewer, water, fire protection, arterial streets, etc….) Other Concerns? Questions to Answer Who should pay for new parks and facilities? General Fund Developers Homeowners/Apt. Developers Other How should payment be made? Taxes Cash Payment Assessment Questions to Answer How much should the charges be? $170,000 per year (taxes) $866 per dwelling unit (fees) Some other amount Dedication of land in lieu of fees When should the money be collected? At the time the parks department is buying/building the park. At the time of development At the time a building permit is applied for. At the time an occupancy certificate is requested At the time a lot is sold. Other?