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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-03 GRAPEVINE OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 , 1988 AT 4:30 P.M. GRAPEVINE POLICE BUILDING 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD Room # 205 AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. CONSIDERATION OF DECEMBER 9 , 1987 MINUTES III. ACTION ITEMS A. Committee to discuss business pursuant to Section 51, requirements for Open Space and Recreational Areas, the Woodside Addition, and to take any necessary action. IV. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION V. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, 1969 , THE OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 27TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1988 . DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The Open Space Committee for the City of Grapevine, Texas met in regular session February 3, 1988, 4:30 P.M., at 307 West Dallas Road, Roam #205, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present to wit: Bill Martin Acting Chairman Ron Cook Member Kevin Conklin Member Also present was City Council Representative, Sharron Spencer, City Attorney, Chris Caso, and guests Steve Kimes, and George Fields. The following City Staff was also present to wit: H. T. (Tommy) Hardy, Director of Community Development Marcy Ratcliff Planner Gerrie Taylor Administrative Secretary CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman, Bill Martin, called the meeting to order at 4:35 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF DECEMBER 9, 1987, MINUTES Ron Cook made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 9, 1987, meeting. Kevin Conklin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Conklin Nays: None Abstain: Martin ACTION ITEMS WOODSIDE ADDITION This item of business was not approved for open space and park land at the last meeting of December 9, 1987, due to the fact that the plan of Summerfield Drive had not been resolved. Steve Kimes, representative for the Woodside Addition, stated that Planning and Zoning did not want to see Summerfield extended. He stated that the subdivision contained 155 lots and the dedicated park land would be 46,500 square feet, 1.06 acres. There was discussion on saving a large pecan tree which sits in the 65' easement at the south end of the proposed park land. Steve Kimes explained that all utilities will be installed at the far end of the easement away from the tree. There was agreement on putting a temporary fence around the tree so it will not be damaged by construction. Kevin Conklin stated that as soon as possible he would have a tree service man examine the tree. Other discussion concerning the proposed park land was having sidewalks installed on three sides of the park, installing a handicap ramp, and having sane sort of access from Summerfield Drive to the park. Since this park location will not be in a heavily traveled area and will only be utilized by mostly the subdivision, Staff decided that parallel parking would be adequate along Summerfield Drive and Peach Tree Lane. Also Steve Kimes agreed with Kevin Conklin on installing the utility pipes 4' underground because of park construction. After further discussion, Kevin Conklin made a motion to accept the proposed preliminary plat, Stonegate Addition, as per the formula Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Martin, Cook, Conklin Nays: None MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION Kevin Conklin stated that on the next agenda, having an item on electing a Chairman for the Open Space Committee. OPEN SPACE CCMMI ul J JtiRUARY 3, 1988 PAGE 2 ADJOURNMENT toe With no further business, Kevin Conklin made a motion to adjourn. Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Martin, Cook, Conklin Nays: None The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M. DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION CHAIRMAN STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE 400 The Open Space Committee for the City of Grapevine, Texas met in regular session February 3, 1988, 4:30 P.M. , at 307 West Dallas Road, Roan #205, Grapevine, Texas with the following members present to wit: Bill Martin Acting Chairman Ron Cook Member Kevin Conklin Member Also present was City Council Representative, Sharron Spencer, City Attorney, Chris Caso, and guests Steve Kimes, and George Fields. The following City Staff was also present to wit: H. T. (Termly) Hardy, Director of Community Development Marcy Ratcliff Planner Gerrie Taylor Administrative Secretary CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairman, Bill Martin, called the meeting to order at 4:35 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF DECEMBER 9, 1987, MINUTES 4110, Ron Cook made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 9, 1987, meeting. Kevin Conklin seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Cook, Conklin Nays: None Abstain: Martin ACTION ITEMS WOODSIDE ADDITION This item of business was not approved for open space and park land at the last meeting of December 9, 1987, due to the fact that the plan of Summerfield Drive had not been resolved. Steve Kimes, representative for the Woodside Addition, stated that Planning and Zoning did not want to see Summerfield extended. He stated that the subdivision contained 155 lots and the dedicated park land would be 46,500 square feet, 1.06 acres. There was discussion on saving a large pecan tree which sits in the 65' easement at the south end of the proposed park land. Steve Kimes explained that all utilities will be installed at the far end of the easement away frau the tree. There was agreement on putting a temporary fence around the tree so it will not be damaged by construction. Kevin Conklin stated that as soon as possible he would have a tree service man examine the tree. Other discussion concerning the proposed park land was having sidewalks installed on three sides of the park, installing a handicap ramp, and having sane sort of access frau Summerfield Drive to the park. Since this park location will not be in a heavily traveled area and will only be utilized by mostly the subdivision, Staff decided that parallel parking would be adequate along Summerfield Drive and Peach Tree Lane. Also Steve Kimes agreed with Kevin Conklin on installing the utility pipes 4' underground because of park construction. After further discussion, Kevin Conklin made a motion to accept the proposed preliminary plat, Stonegate Addition, as per the formula Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: 4100 Ayes: Martin, Cook, Conklin Nays: None MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION Kevin Conklin stated that on the next agenda, having an item on electing a Chairman for the Open Space Committee. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE r'Et3RUARY 3, 1988 PACE 2 ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Kevin Conklin made a motion to adjourn. Ron Cook seconded the motion which prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Martin, Cook, Conklin Nays: None The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M. DI R OF PARKS AND R�REATION CHAIRMAN