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