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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1702 - Credit for Parks & Recreation Facilities **Rescinded 05/15/18 by Resolution No. 2018-045** CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE CREDIT FOR PARK & RECREATIONAL ~A~TT,TmT~ ~9-235 17~?. 7/1R/Rq 1 BACKGROUND Chapter 17.42 of the Redding City Code provides for the contribu- tion of cash and/or payment of fees for park and recreational facilities in subdivisions. Section 17.42.090 of the City Code allows a developer to improve park land as follows: At the option of the City Council, a subdivider may improve dedicated land. The value of park and recrea- 'tiOn improvements provided by the subdivider to the dedicated land :shall be credited against the fees or dedication of land required by this chapter. The City Council reserves the right to approve such improve- ments prior to agreeing to accept the dedication of land and to require in-lieu fee payments should the land and improvements be unacceptable. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish Council Policy in the evaluation of the amount of credit to be allowed when park and recreational facilities are furnished by a subdivider as part of the development of the subdivision and the process to be followed. DEFINITIONS 1. Usable land for park and recreation purposes shall mean a parcel of land of a size which in itself or in conjunction with available adjacent parcels will form a park site and which is unencu~)ered by easements which would interfere with development. 2. Suitable public access shall mean location with street front- age on at least one side, not more than three (3) feet above or below street level. 3. Development of park lands shall mean development according to City standards. 4. Facility means any structure or improvement placed on park lands for recreational purposes including, but not limited to, recreation buildings, swimming pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, children's play area equipped with apparatus, and the like. CRO~9 CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE CREDIT FOR PARK & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 89-235 1702 7/1~/8~ 2 POLICY In order to qualify for credit against fees required for park and recreational facilities, such facilities developed by a subdivi- sion and conveyed to the City for operation must satisfy the following criteria: 1. No restriction may be placed on the land which would: a. Limit the use of the park or facility to any person because of race, religion, or creed; or b. Limit the availability of the park or facility for the use of the general public; or c. Require fees,, if any charged the general public to exceed those charged[ inhabitants of any subdivision. 2. The land on which the facility is located shall be either deeded to the City or restricted by easement so that it may not be used for other than park and recreational purposes, unless such restriction is removed by City action. 3. Development of park or facility shall be in conformance with the guidelines and standards of the Recreation Element of the Redding General Plan and shall conform to minimum current City park construction standards and specifications. The City shall approve all plans and specifications prior to development. 4. Usable lands with suitable public access shall be, at the discretion of the Council, credited at their in-lieu park-fee value as defined in Section 17.42.060 of the Code. 5. Development of park land, exclusive of recreation buildings and comfort stations,' shall be credited at their actual invoiced cost, but not to exceed the most recent construction costs for similar improvements under City contract. 6. Recreational facilities such as recreation buildings, tennis courts, and the like, shall be credited on actual invoiced cost. The subdivider will keep adequate records of cost and make same available to the City upon request. 7. All facilities, structures, or buildings provided in conjunc- tion with a park must be permanent. For purposes of this provision, "perm~anent" shall mean an estimated useful life CR0~9 CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE CREDIT FOR PARK & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 89-235 1702 7/18/89 3 equivalent to that of similar installations in City-owned and developed parks. 8. If the subdivider is the contractor for the work, the work shall be performed based on cost of materials and costs for employees. If the park is constructed by independent contrac- tor, the cost shall be the bid price and any change orders approved by the City. 9. If a subdivider wishes to build a neighborhood park or park improvements (Project), the maximum credit that could be received, up to the total Project cost, is as follows, sub- ject to the approval of the City Council: a. 100 percent of the in-lieu park fees. b. 50 percent of the park-development fees. (Amended by Resolution No. 90-225 adopted 5/15/90) 10. Before construction could occur, the following must occur: a. The park site is shown on the tentative map approved by the Planning Commission. b. The development plans and specifications have been ap- proved by the Recreation and Parks Commission and City staff. c. The City Council has agreed to a fee credit. [1. In the event in-lieu park fees and/or park-development fees have been collected from lots previously recorded within the Subdivision, or are due and owing prior to completion of the Project, and the subdivider wishes to use those funds for construction of the Project, reimbursement and/or credit to the subdivider shall be made only up to the total project cost, as follows: When the Project has been completed, 10 percent of the total Project cost shall be withheld for a further period of 90 days, or until accepted by City, whichever~ is the latest date, during which time the subdivider shall maintain the irrigation system and insure that the turf and plant materials are alive and established. (Amended by Resolution No. 90-225 adopted 5/15/90) CR O049 CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE CREDIT FOR PARK & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 89-235 1702 7/18/89 4 12. Park sites and improvements dedicated to the City after completion of construction of the Project shall be warranteed for: a. one full year against defects, failure of equipment or materials, and failure of stabilized banks; and b. 90 days to insure that turf and plant materials live after planting. (Amended by Resolution No. 90-225 adopted 5/15/90) 13. Parks developed ]by a subdivider shall be given the name of the subdivision or other name as approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission under any guidelines it establishes for that purpose. 14. This policy does not preclude the City Council from establish- ing maintenance districts for neighborhood parks. 15. The following minimum development standards shall apply for neighborhood-park development under this policy: a. Minimum usable area of one-half acre. b. A combined frontage on pub%ic streets of at least 150 feet. c. Six-foot-high fencing adjacent to any existing or future residential lot. d. At least 50 percent of the usable area to be turf. e. Shielded night lighting. f. All street improvements adjacent to the property shall have been or will be constructed as the subdivision is developed'. g. There is at least one play facility such as a one-half basketball court or play gym. h. All lawn areas are bordered by a concrete mowing strip or a walkway. i. Signage that is used shall match the subdivision entrance signage or the signage program of the Recreation and Parks Department. CR 0049 CITY OF REDDING, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT RESOLUTION POLICY EFFECTIVE PAGE NUMBER NUMBER DATE CREDIT FOR PARK & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 89-235 1702 7/18/89 ~ j. All formal walkways within the usable park area shall be concrete. k. All slopes shall be stabilized and landscaped. 16. Plans and specifications for a park may be prepared by the City Planning Department or a landscape architect hired by the subdivider. CR 0049