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Home My WebLink About19233 Boulder Creek Phase 3 CILP memo MEMORANDUM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TO: RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY BOARD – SUBDIVISION REVIEW COMMITTEE FROM: ADDI JADIN, PARKS PLANNER AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER RE: 19233 BOULDER CREEK PHASE 3 FINAL PLAT REQUEST FOR CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND DATE: DECEMBER 3, 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: 19233 BOULDER CREEK PHASE 3 Type: FINAL PLAT File Number: 19233 Project Address: 907 N. LAUREL PARKWAY Zoning Classification: R-2 AND PLI Description: Last phase of the Boulder Creek Major Subdivision creating 21 residential lots and 4 open space tracts. Calculations WITH DENSITY CAP Parcel size 3.55 acres Units 21 2-household lots 42 units Density 42 units/3.55 net acres 11.83 units/acre With Density Cap 6 du per acre x 3.55 acres Parkland owed for 21.3 units Land area required for Phase 3 21.3 units x 0.03 acres/unit 0.64 acres/27,834.84 sf Land area required Ph 1 and 2 2.09 acres (Ph 1) + 0.78 acres (Ph 2) 2.87 acres Land area required Phase 1-3 3.51 acres Land provided Phase 2 2.93 acres Page 2 Date 11/19/18 Balance 0.51 acres/ 25,264.80 sf Value per sq/ft City established value $1.60 City approved cost appraisal NA Total cash value $40,423.68 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. Page 3 Date 11/19/18 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 Condition No. Condition 1. Written verification of cash payment is required prior to plan approval.