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40The Commission reviewed location maps ofthe parcel and the proposed site plan for the 41 development which would include a proposedsidewalk along Eustis. This parcel is located in 42constellation J. There has been a long standing and strong desire for additional park and recreation 43 opportunities in this area of the city. 44 45 The project qualifies for Park Dedication. The proposal summary for Midland Legacy Estates 46 includes: 47 Total Acreage = 6.1 48 11 new lots (10 new) 49 Cash Amount: $42,500 ($4,250 per unit X 10) 50 Land Amount: .61 Acres 51 52 Staff noted that a similar plat proposal on this same property was reviewed by the Parks and 53 Recreation Commission in May and June of last year. For that proposal, the Commission made a 54 recommendation to accept useable parkland somewhere along County Rd B, and specified an area 55 on the south and southwest side of the development as a preferred location. That overall proposal 56 ultimately was not approved by the City Council. On this new proposal, the developer focused on the 57 Commissions previous parkland dedication recommendation for useable parkland on the south side 58 of the parcel. The developer has stated that the proposed land dedication will be turned over to the 59 city as useable parkland that is 95% flat and seeded. Additionally, the developer has committed to 60 protecting the three large existing oak trees on the east side of the current driveway which would 61 allow for existing tree cover to the new park space. 62 63 Chair Hoag reminded everyone that the role of the Commission is not to scrutinize the development 64 but to recommend land or cash to the City Council to satisfy Park Dedication. 65 66 The Commission discussed the development location in order to orientate themselves with the exact 67 location of the parcel. They also discussed what a .61 size park could potentially look like. 68 69 Commissioner Baggenstoss asked if there will be trail connections as part of this development. Staff 70 responded that pathways would be outside the scope of Park Dedication. However, it is staffs 71 understanding that the developer has the intention to create pathways as part of the Pathway Master 72Plan along the south and west side of the parcel. 73 74 The Commission looked at pictures and discussed the large oak and maple treesthat the developer 75 has proposed to save as part of the parkland. 76 77 Commissioner Baggenstoss thanked the developer for bringing back a creative proposal that 78 addressed the Commissions requests that were made in the previous park dedication 79 recommendation. 2