HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2.F 09/15/2003CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
AGENDA BILL
Agenda Title:
Resolution Approving Park Fee Credits for the Construction of a
1.9 -Acre Park as Part of the Rockridge Pointe Subdivision by
Mardell LLC.
Category (check one): X Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing
❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation
Department: Di ctor: Contact Person:
Parks and Recreation Jim a Jim Carr
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Meeting Date: Sentember 15. 2003
Meeting Time: X 3:00 PM
❑ 7:00 PM
❑ New Business
Phone Number:
(707)778-4380
Account Number: 209
Name of Fund: Park Fees
a. Resolution Authorizing Fee Credits for the Construction of a 1.9 -acre Park in Rockridge Pointe.
Summary Statement:
Mardel LLC is developing the Rockridge Pointe subdivision comprised of 62 residential lots. A feature of
the subdivision is a 1.9 -acre park. The developer has requested credits for constructing the park, with the
credits to come from Park Development fees generated by the subdivision only. Following discussions with
the City Manager, the developer has agreed to donate the land without cost to the City and request fee
credits for the park improvements only.
Recommended Citv Council Action/Suggested Motion:
Recommend approval of a Resolution authorizing fee credits towards the construction of a 1.9 -acre park as
part of the Rockridge Pointe Subdivision, with credits to come from Park Development Fees generated by
the Rockridge Pointe Subdivision only.
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OF PETALUMA9 CALIFORNIA
3 SEPTEMEBER 15, 2003
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5 AGENDA REPORT
6 FOR
7 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FEE CREDITS
8 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK
9 IN THE ROC GE POINTE SUBDIVISION
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12 1. ExEcuuvE SUMMARY:
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14 The Rockridge Pointe subdivision includes a 1.9 -acre park. The developer has requested fee credits
15 to go towards the construction of the park. Following a meeting with the City Manager, the
16 developer is donating the 1.9 -acres of land to the City, and is requesting fee reimbursement for the
17 park improvements only. The construction fees are to be credited against Park Development Fees
18 generated by the subdivision only.
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21 2. BACKGROUND:
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23 As part of the Rockridge Pointe (Varnhagen) Subdivision, a 1.9 -acre park was to be included. The
24 developer had intended for the park, which sits on a knoll with views to the West, to be native
25 grasses only. The Recreation, Music and Parks Commission, following staff's recommendation,
26 required a more formal park with sitting areas, some turf, a playground, pathways, a drinking
27 fountain, some formalized vegetation and native grasses. Staffs' experience, especially with
28 Landscape Assessment Districts, is that native grasses are viewed as weeds, and to have a park in the
29 middle of a new subdivision be comprised of such vegetation is unacceptable.
30 The developer has requested that he be able to recover his costs for the development of the park.
31 Following discussions with the City Manager, the developer has agrees to dedicate the land to the
32 City at no cost, and only request reimbursement for costs for development of the park. Park fees
33 generated by the Rockridge Pointe Subdivision are to be used for reimbursing the developer. If the
34 cost of the park is greater than the park fees generated, the additional costs are the responsibility of
35 the developer.
36 City Staff must verify all fees before credit will be authorized by the City Manager.
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39 3. ALTERNATIVES:
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41 a. Approve the proposed Resolution authorizing the fee credits for building the 1.9acre park.
42 b. Do not approve the recommended resolution, resulting in the park being downgraded to an open
43 field with native grasses only.
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45 4. FINANCIAL IMPAcrs:
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47 Costs for developing the park would be charged towards Park Development Fees generated by the
48 subdivision. Park fees to be generated by the 62 -unit subdivision would be $246,388. While the cost
49 estimate for the park has not been finalized, it will cost at least that amount. If actual costs are more
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than what the subdivision generates in Park Fees, the developer will be responsible for those
expenses.
5. CONCLUSION:
A public park is needed in the west quadrant of the City. The nearest park is in the Victoria Sub-
division, and it is a private facility. The proposal before the City Council provides a nice amenity for
the subdivision and the general public of the City. With the arrangement negotiated, development of
the park will not cost the City any out of pocket expenses.
6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION:
The developer will construct the proposed 1.9 -acre park as approved by the Recreation, Music and
Parks Commission. City staff will provide inspection during critical elements of the parks
construction. Once the park is completed, staff will provide verification that bills submitted by the
developer are substantiated prior to any fee credit authorization by the City Manager.
7. RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the proposed resolution.
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APPROVING PARK FEE CREDITS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A 1.9 -ACRE PARK AS PART OF THE
ROCKRIDGE POINTE SUB -DIVISION
Whereas, the Rockridge Pointe Subdivision is to have a 1.9 -acre park as an
amenity of the subdivision; and
Whereas, the proposed 1.9 -acre part: will have sufficient amenities to provide a
public neighborhood park in an area deficient of public parks; and
Whereas, the Developer, Mardell LLC has requested reimbursement from Park
Development Fees for development of the park; and
Whereas, Mardell LLC has agreed to dedicate the land for the park to the City
without cost, and to request reimbursement for verified park improvements.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby authorizes Mardell
LLC, the developer of a 1.9 -acre park in the Rockridge Pointe Subdivision, to receive
reimbursement from Park Fees generated by the Rockridge Pointe Subdivision only, for
development of park amenities in said park.
The City Manager will approve such credit of Park fees only after receipts and invoices
have been verified by City staff.
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WEST HAVEN SUBDIVISION
PETALUMA, SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 2003