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Home My WebLink About63-Parks & Recreation CITY OF SAN BERI_~RDINO~EQUEST . OR COUNCIL ACTION From: Annie F. Ramos, Director . .... , ~ ; - f:,EG'D. - i;"-~ ,~i'. S~Jiject: CREDITS FOR LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS DEDICATION IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF PARK ~! CONSTRUCTION FEES/CENTURY HOMES COM- MUNITY/TRACTS 14110 AND 14319 AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY PAID FEES. Dept: Parks, Recreation & Communit~,.~er.y.jc~~ :::- "0 i ~ '--. ; Date: May 1, 1990 Synopsis of Previous Council action: None. Recommended motion: 1. That Century Homes communities request for credits for land and improve- ments dedication in lieu of payment of Park Construction fees for Tracts 14110 and 14319 be approved contingent upon the execution of an agreement setting forth those conditions by which the park will be built and that the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services be directed to prepare 'said agreement for approval/execution by the City and Century Homes. 2. That the reimbursement to Century Homes Communities of previously paid Park Construction Fees in the amount of $80,353.20 be approved upon the execution of the agreement to dedicate an improved park facility for "<'0," un. ..""". t;(..; t- ~-r- Signature Contact person: Annie F. Ramos Phone: 5030 1 Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (ACCT. NO.) (ACCT. DESCRIPTION) Finance: Council Notes: .6nlllnrl::l Iteun Nn ,.3 CITY OF SAN BER~ ~RDINO - REQUEST ~ JR COUNCIL ACTION CREDITS FOR LAND AND IMPROVE- STAFF REPORT MENTS DEDICATION IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF PARK CONSTRUCTION FEES/CENTURY HOMES COMMUNITIES/ TRACTS 14110 AND 14319 AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PREVIOUSLY PAID FEES. Century ijomes Communities, the developers of Whispering Glen, a residential housing area located in the vicinity of Harwick Drive and Weir Road in south San Bernardino, has requested that in lieu of payment of Park Construction Fees for Tracts 14110 and 14319, they be allowed to develop and dedicate a 3.24 acre park. The park would be located directly across Harwick Drive from Colony Park, a 3.4 acre site which has a lighted ballfield, restroom, picnic tables and a parking lot. Municipal Code, section 15.56.080 provides that the Mayor and Common Council may grant credit for land and improvements which are dedicated in fee to public recreation and park purposes. These dedicated lands must be certified by the Planning commission as meeting the requirements of the park and recreation elements of the master plan of the City. The Planning Commission made this certification at their March 20, 1990 meeting with the condition that the Department Staff, Planning Staff and Developer work together for a solution to assure the safety of the children playing in the park, from traffic on Harwick Drive. The Park and Recreation Commission discussed this park dedication at their March 1990 meeting and made a motion to recommend that the Mayor and Common Council approve credits for land and improvements dedication in lieu of payment of Park Construction Fees. Century Homes Communities has prepared a development plan which meets with city requirements. See attached plan narra- tive. Even though that part of the park is only 3.24 acres, it is adjacent to our present Colony Park and will make a total park development of 6.64 acres. City prefers park developments of at least 5 acres. The additional 3.24 acres will provide the much needed open space for a children's play lot and for picnicking facilities which are not available in the current ballfield oriented park. The resulting 6.64 acre park, with the development as planned by Century Homes Commun- ities, will provide a well rounded neighborhood park for the residents of the surrounding community. Based on current information provided by Planning and Building Services Department, the Park Construction Fees for the Century Homes Communities development would be $101,368. For the City to purchase the land and develop the park as currently planned by century Homes Communities, the costs would be approximately $283,458. The development of the park would include grading, concrete walkways, benches, tot lot, landscaping, irrigation system and security lighting. 75-0264 Therefore, because the addition of 3.24 acres adjacent to our current Colony Park will result in a fully developed park environment of 6.64 acres, and because the development costs and plans meet the requirements of the city master plan and Municipal code, it is recommended that Century Homes Communi- ties be allowed to dedicate a fully developed park in lieu of payment of Park Construction Fees. with the approval of the land and park dedication, Century Homes Communities should be reimbursed for previously paid Park Construction Fees in the amount of $80,353.20. These Park. Construction Fees were paid when the permits were pulled for the development of Phases I, II, and III, consisting of 81 homes. May 1, 1990 -2- ~ C~~TWX ~p~S "<'7or!7h.c :1{Onl.c d"flOfU -Gf/'@ RECEIVED JAN 17 1990 PK.. REC. & r.QMM. SVC. January 16, 1990 Ci ty of San Bernardino Parks & Recreation Department Annie Ramos, Director 547 N, Sierra Way San Bernardino, CA 92401 Subject. Tracts 14110 & 14319 (Whispering Glen) Parks & Recreation Fees Dear Ms. Ramos I During our last meeting we discussed crediting the cost of the proposal park site improvements (Tract 14110 Lot A) toward the City Parks & Recreation fee that is required when house building permits are applied for. The following is a swmnary of what the costs will be for improving the park site (based upon actuallllonies spent to date or signed contracts for work in progress). A. Land purchase price $52,075/AC 3.24 acres - $168,723 B, Rough & finish grading - 4,290 C. Concrete sidewalks - 24,477 D. Park benches - 5,570 E. Tot lot sand & gravel drainage sump - 8,500 F. Landscaping & irrigation system - 58,568 G. Water meter & electrical service pedestal - 7,080 H. Consultants; Landscape Architect, Civil & So~ls Engineers - 6,250 __________c $283,458 As previously stated the house building permits were issued for phase I of this Development (28 houses) on November 22, 1989. A Parks & Recreation fee of $27718.93 (receipts enclosed) was paid at that time. As stated above the total improvement cost for the Park site is $283,458, this cost will by far exceed the City Parks & Recreation fee requirement (111 lots approx. average per lot $990 - S109,890). Century Homes is hereby respectfully requesting reimbursement of the Parks & recreation fees paid and that the remaining fees be waived for the balance of this Development. Again the basis for this request is compliance with the City Municipal Codes by the dedication of an improved Park site in lieu of the contribution of fees toward future sites to be developed by the City. Respectfully, ~ G2Jl Bob Diehl Project Director CENTURY HOMES COMMUNITIES BD/db P.O. Box 6110 . Son Bernardino, CA92412 6667 AirponDrive. Building 100 . Rive"ide. CA92504 1IAnmRlIY-C"FNTlIRY 17141:\54.7511 (714)370-3001 FAX: 354.0347 C~~1V~ ~TQ~~S ",70r,CThe !/Wme;o/l}lf'r'.{;f."is _:~...~-: 7'";" t:::;""': h~~~"-';\-o~ \ ....~ April 30, 1990 APR 3 \' 19-30 PJ p,." "r' ,,,. 1\... \:.........~ . ~,' , '- ~', ~.. Olty Of San Bernardino Marshall Julian, City Administrator 300 North "0" Street San Bornardino, CA 92418 Subject: Trlc1s 14110 & 14319 (Whispering Glen) Parks & Recreation Fees Dear Mr. Julian: This letter Is Intended to clarify the amount paid by Century Homes for the City requl red Parks & Recreat ion fees for the above-referenced Development. Phase I (28 houses) Phase II (23 houses) Phase III (30 houses) $27,719.13 paid 11-22-89 $23,080.68 paid 01-26-90 $29,573.39 paid 03-15-90 The total amount being requested tor reimbursement is $80,353.20. Again Century Homos Is hereby requesting the Parks & Recreation fees that have been paid to be reimbursed. The basis for this request Is the dedication and Improvement 0' a public park site In lieu of the payment of fees. If any additlona' information is. required please contact me at your convenience. sincerely, ~~lJ. Bob Diehl Project Director Century Homes COmmunities 00: Tom BogQs/Parks & Recrea t ion Cepar tment P.O 000<8110. 5cnlle<nordino.CAQ21\12 1535 5o<.rh "0" 51.- . !1m Iltornord,l"O. CA 92408 (714) 370:)001 . (714):1810007 . FAX (714) 381 0885