10-12-2006 Park Commission Meeting

Home Browse Search

City of PEQUOT LAKES MEMO TO: Pequot Lakes Park Board FROM: Dawn Bittner, Zoning Administrator DATE: October 6, 2006 RE: Park Dedication for Final Plat of Buschmann Addition At an upcoming Planning Commission meeting,the Planning Commission will be reviewing the Final Plat application for Buschmann Addition. The Ordinance requires that all new subdivisions dedicate land to the public for the public use as parks, recreational facilities,playgrounds,trails, wetlands, or open space. In lieu of land �.. dedication for these purposes, a fee may be required if suitable lands are not contained within the property to be subdivided. The Park Board's role is to review proposed subdivisions and to determine whether any land contained in that subdivision would be appropriate for a land dedication. If the Park Board finds that there is not any such land, then the Park Board may recommend that the fee be paid instead. The fee is not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the fair market value of the land prior to subdivision as determined by the Crow Wing County Assessor at the time of Final Plat approval. The Buschmann Addition is proposing to create 3 residential lots totaling 28,165 square feet. The property is located at 30949 South Oak Street. The applicant is not proposing dedicating any land for park use. The estimated market value of the land is approximately $30,500. The applicant for this subdivision is the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. As stated in our Comprehensive Plan, part of the HRA future service plan focuses on replacing some of the old, substandard homes located within the urban area of the City. The HRA removed a very old home that blighted this neighborhood. The estimated market value of the home was $20,900. This home has been removed and their plan is to build 3 residential homes in its place. It is my recommendation that the Park Board waive any Park Dedication Fee for this subdivision. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority is a non-profit entity that will build affordable housing that will enhance this neighborhood.