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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1988/08/23 Item 05 . . . COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 5 Meeting Date 8/23/88 ITEM TITLE: a) Resol uti onJ17 d q Approvi ng the concept pl an for Rancho del Rey Communi(Y lark b) Resolution Approving additional Construction Tax credit for ballfield construction :1().. (.or t-V^ Director of Parks and Recreation Residential SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: City Manager .~~ ~ The Rancho del Rey SPA (Sectional Planning Area) I Plan, approved by the Council on December 15, 1987, includes plans for the development of 34-acre community park. A conceptual plan was included in the SPA Plan, with the understandi ng that the developer woul d construct the park and dedi cate it to the City as part of the Phase 3 development. McMillin Development, Inc. hired the landscape architectural firm of ONA to design the park, with input from the community and City staff. (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) - -- RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the concept master plan for the Rancho del Rey Community Park and additional Residential Construction Tax (RCT) credit for ballfield construction. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the concept plan at its April 27,1988, meeting. DISCUSSION: Attached to the resolution is a copy of the schematic design for the community park. The plan was developed with input from City staff and residents of Eucalyptus Ridge. The plan calls for development of three night-lighted softball fields, one soccer field, a jogging trail surrounding the park, picnic areas, tot lot area, restrooms, parking, a community monument/fine art feature, a hiking and equestrian staging area, and connection to the hiking/equestrian trail. The eastern end of the park will have dense landscape screening and native landscaping to discourage active recreational activities in close proximity to the Eucalyptus Ridge area. The plan also allows space for the future construction of a recreation center/gymnasium. As approved in the SPA plan, the developer is responsible for preparing the master plan; grading the site; installing the parking lot, play area, turf, 1 andscapi ng, i rri gati on, fi ne art feature, two 1 i ghted softball fi el ds, the soccer field and staging area. In addition, although not part of the SPA plan, the developer will design and construct the restroom facility. ,J . i , f . Page 2, Item 5 Meeting Date 8/23/88 In return for the design and development of this park, the City Council approved a waiver of all Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fees, estimated at $600,000, and Resi denti al Constructi on Tax (RCT) credi tin the amount of $358,000 for development of the parking lot and two lighted softball fields/soccer fields. According to the SPA plan, the City would be responsible for constructing the additional softball field, and recreation building. However, staff recommends that the City have the developer construct and light the third ballfield and give RCT credit for this additional cost. It makes sense to have the developer install the field since the company would already be constructing two of them. The additional credit would be approximately $80,000, which is the estimated cost of the third lighted ballfield. Credit will be based on the actual construction cost. Upon approval of the concept master pl an, the 1 andscape architect wi 11 begi n development of construction documents for the improvements for which the developer is responsible. During this stage, detailed plans for the play equipment will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its approval. . The grading for the park site will begin next month. It is anticipated that constructi on wi 11 begi n in February or March of 1989 and be compl eted by February 1990, with turnover to the City by February 1991. FISCAL IMPACT: By previous Council action, the PAD fees, estimated to be $600,000, were waived for this project in exchange for grading the site; installing the irrigation systems, turf, landscaping, tot lots and picnic areas. In addition, Council also approved giving RCT credit for development of the parking lot and ballfields/soccer fields. The estimated cost of those improvements is $358,000. If Council grants additional RCT credit for the third ballfield, an additional $80,000 would be credited. The actual credit amount wi 11 be dependent on the actual constructi on cost. The cost to the developer for these park improvements is estimated at $2 million, not including the land value, and the dollar amount of the waivers and credits is estimated to be $1.4 million. WPC 1059R . / ::;If'. l' --,' ,~~;I . . . COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 5 Meeting Date 8/23/88 ITEM TITLE: a) Resolution Approving the concept plan for Rancho del Rey Community Park b) Resolution/37~O Approving additional Construction Tax credit for ballfield construction .~ ~: KfA Director of Parks and Recreation Residential SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: Ci ty Manager / ~ 14} (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) - -- The Rancho del Rey SPA (Sectional Planning Area) I Plan, approved by the Counci 1 on December 15, 1987, i ncl udes pl ans for the development of 34-acre community park. A conceptual plan was included in the SPA Plan, with the understandi ng that the developer \'Ioul d construct the park and dedi cate it to the City as part of the Phase 3 development. McMillin Development, Inc. hired the landscape architectural firm of ONA to design the park, with input from the community and City staff. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the concept master pl an for the Rancho del Rey Community Park and additi onal Residential Construction Tax (RCT) credit for ballfield construction. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreati on Commi ssi on approved the concept plan at its April 27,1988, meeting. DISCUSSION: Attached to the resolution is a copy of the schematic design for the community park. The plan was developed with input from City staff and residents of Eucalyptus Ridge. The plan calls for development of three night-lighted softball fields, one soccer field, a jogging trail surrounding the park, picnic areas, tot lot area, restrooms, parking, a community monument/fine art feature, a hiking and equestrian staging area, and connection to the hiking/equestrian trail. The eastern end of the park will have dense landscape screening and native landscaping to discourage active recreational activities in close proximity to the Eucalyptus Ridge area. The plan also allows space for the future construction of a recreation center/gymnasium. As approved in the SPA plan, the developer is responsible for preparing the master plan; grading the site; installing the parking lot, play area, turf, landscaping, irrigation, fine art feature, two lighted softball fields, the soccer field and staging area. In addition, although not part of the SPA plan, the developer will design and construct the restroom facility. ! ,.., r' ,.>, ~) j t:,).:} . .. . . Page 2, Item 5 Meeting Date 8/23/88 In return for the design and development of this park, the City Council approved a waiver of all Park Acquisition and Development (PAD) fees, estimated at $600,000, and Residential Construction Tax (RCT) credit in the amount of $358,000 for development of the parking lot and two lighted softball fields/soccer fields. According to the SPA plan, the City would be responsible for constructing the additional softball field, and recreation building. However, staff recommends that the City have the developer construct and light the third ballfield and give RCT credit for this additional cost. It makes sense to have the developer install the field since the company \'/Ould already be constructing two of them. The additional credit would be approximately $80,000, which is the estimated cost of the third lighted ballfield. Credit will be based on the actual construction cost. Upon approval of the concept master plan, the landscape architect will begin development of construction documents for the improvements for which the developer is responsible. During this stage, detailed plans for the play equi pment wi 11 be presented to the Parks and Recreati on Commi ssi on for its approval. The grading for the park site will begin next month. It is anticipated that construction will begin in February or ~1arch of 1989 and be completed by February 1990, with turnover to the City by February 1991. FISCAL IMPACT: By previous Council action, the PAD fees, estimated to be $600,000, were waived for this project in exchange for grading the site; installing the irrigation systems, turf, landscaping, tot lots and picnic areas. In addition, Council also approved giving RCT credit for development of the parking lot and ball fields/soccer fields. The estimated cost of those improvements is $358,000. If Council grants additional RCT credit for the third ballfield, an additional $80,000 would be credited. The actual credit amount wi 11 be dependent on the actual constructi on cost. The cost to the developer for these park improvements is estimated at $2 million, not including the land value, and the dollar amount of the waivers and credits is estimated to be $1.4 million. \~PC 1059R th-e City Council of Chula Vis a, California Dated ,> / ,~I ,