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P &Z Meeting Minutes January 12, 1993 page five - The Park and Recreation Committee would like to make sure that actual land is dedicated as park land. Ken Vanderbeek noted that a 60 foot wide easement, a "T" turn around and an easement through lots on the first half are feasible. Committee member Drilling noted that the Park and Recreation Committee would like to make sure the park land dedication is 10 %, and would like to have this in writing. Committee member Drilling expressed that the Park and Recreation Committee would approve the park land dedication if the 40 foot easement is enlarged to 60 foot "T" turn around, that the developer agree to pave the "T" turn around and provide a four section parking area. Also an additional walk way easement in the first half be included_ Committee member Drilling noted that the Park and Recreation Committee has reviewed different locations for placement of the park land. The Committee expressed that there was no ideal location for the park land. The Committee saw problems with every location. If the park land was located in the southern half it may be more assessable for people. Commission member Welk expressed that as far as she was concerned, locating the park in the north east corner was wasted space_ Ken Vanderbeek noted that park land is desirable for this development_ Chairperson Tourville expressed that the north half is to be zoned R -5 Single Family Estate and is to be an "elite" part of the City and expressed concern that property owners may complain about the noise and traffic from a park in this location. Ken Vanderbeek expressed he did not see the location of the park land as a burden to property owners in the R -5 Single Family Estate zoning district. The main use should be from walking, there may be a little more traffic with the "T" turn around. It is Mr. Vanderbeek's understanding the park land would consist of picnic areas and playground equipment, he also understood that there would not be any ball fields_ Mr_ Vanderbeek explained that he and Mr. Rehbein were present to hear the Planning and Zoning Commission's opinion on the closing and re- routing of Mill Road. Commission member Drilling noted that concern has been expressed by residents that the Comprehensive Plan is not being following.