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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19128 Staff Memo MEMORANDUM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO: RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY BOARD – SUBDIVISION REVIEW COMMITTEE FROM: ADDI JADIN, PARKS PLANNER AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER RE: 19128 EAST MENDENHALL MIXED USE REQUEST FOR CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DATE: July 18, 2019 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to section 38.420.030.A, BMC, the review authority may determine whether the park dedication must be a land dedication, cash donation in-lieu of land dedication or a combination of both. For the purposes of this section construction of park improvements above the minimum improvements required by ordinance may be allowed as a method of cash donation. All proposed dedication of land and cash-in-lieu must meet standards of 38.420., BMC. Project Project Name: EAST MENDENHALL MIXED USE Type: Site Plan File Number: 19128 Project Address: 240 E Mendenhall Zoning Classification: B-3 Description: MIXED USE BUILDING WITH 13 RESIDENTIAL UNITS Calculations WITH DENSITY CAP Parcel size .41 acres Units 13 Density 31.6 UNITS/ACRE With Density Cap Yes: 12 DU per acre x .41 acres = Parkland owed for 4.92 units Land area required 4.92 units x 0.03 acres/unit 0.15 acres/6534 sf Value per sq/ft City established value $1.50 City approved cost appraisal NA Total cash value $9801 Review Criteria The Bozeman City Commission delegated authority to the Parks and Recreation Director the authority to evaluate requests for authorization of accepting cash-in-lieu and improvements-in-lieu of parkland dedication through Resolution 4614. Further, Resolution #4784 establishes criteria for evaluation of requests for use of cash-in-lieu and improvements-in-lieu of parkland dedication pursuant to section 38.420.030. This delegation includes approval of acceptance of improvements-in-lieu as a subset of cash-in-lieu. Additional guidance is given in Resolution 4784, subsection 3, which may preclude acceptance of cash/improvements-in-lieu even if other criteria are favorable. Findings FINDINGS, CHECK ALL THAT APPLY The City’s preference for acquisition of real property for parks. The desirability and suitability of land within or proposed by the developer for parks and playground based on size, topography, shape, water supply, location or other circumstance. Proximity of the development to existing parks and recreation facilities. Type, function of and facilities including within nearby park(s) (i.e. pocket parks, special use park, neighborhood park, community park, etc.). The level of service (as defined in the adopted city-wide park master plan) provided by nearby parks(s). Correspondence with the City’s adopted city-wide park master plan. Whether the proposal provides an opportunity for partnerships, or whether grant funds are currently available. Whether the developer or future property owners are required to particulate in the costs of maintenance of nearby park or recreational facilities. Long term availability of city funds for maintenance of the proposed facilities. The expressed preference of the developer. WHEN CASH-IN-LIEU WILL ALWAYS BE ACCCEPTED Development is located within the B-3 zoning district Section 38.420.020.A requires payment of cash-in-lieu. FACTORS FOR CONSIDERAION OF IMPROVEMENTS-IN-LIEU are consistent with the master plan for the park where the improvements are proposed, Are included in the city’s most recently adopted city-wide park master plan, or Are included on the capital improvement program for the Parks and Recreation Department. Must be consistent with the city’s approved specifications for park equipment and improvement; and. THE REQUEST DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARDS FOR CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DEDICATION. DIRECTOR SIGNATURE Mitchell J. Overton, MS, CPRP , Director, Parks & Recreation CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 Written confirmation of payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland must be provided prior to project approval. CODE CORRECTIONS 1 Section 38.420.030.D. Where a cash donation has been accepted in-lieu of land dedication, the amount of cash donation must be stated on the final plat or plan as appropriate. 2 The valuation used for calculating the amount due will be the valuation in effect at the time an application for final plat or final plan approval is complete, as determined by Community Development.