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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation Park Land Dedication Ordinance Town Council Workshop September 26, 2011 Proposed Parkland Dedication and Fee Ordinance Vision Statement Westlake is an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty amidst an ever expanding urban landscape. Strategic Plan Excerpt: Vision Point Two ~ “We are Leaders” and the associated Key Result Areas ~ “High Quality Service Delivery Coupled with Financial Stewardship” Outcome Strategy ~ discussion of growth related policies as it relates to the consideration of a parkland dedication and fee ordinance Comprehensive Plan  Guiding document for types and elements of a park  General location of future parks, trails and open space Parkland Dedication Ordinance Is a tool that:  Assists in implementing the Town’s Comprehensive Plan as development occurs  Is integrated with Comprehensive Plan & PD zoning  Create a parks and trails system  Land or cash options  Supports the growth paying for growth  Credits developers for private parks Why Now?  Development is slow  More difficult when multiple zoning, site plans and development projects are in progress If not Adopted  Town would have to fund parks & trails either with operating or bond funds  Voluntary dedication by developers  Town may have more private open space then public accessible open space and trails Policy Question for Town Council Do we want a tool that allows us to add – via development – funds or land for a Town park & trail systems Next Steps With guidance from the Town Council on the Parkland Dedication Ordinance Staff will proceed with recommendations relative to the water & sewer impact fees Open Space Plan Legend Stagecoach Hills Vaquero WA Open Space & Trail System for the Circle T Ranch Trails and Zoning Legend Current Proposed Private Trail R-1 Estate Residential R-2 Rural Residential R-5 Country Residential RA Residential Airport GU Government Use O Office PD-1 Planned Development PD-2 Planned Development PD-3 Planned Development PD-4 Planned Development PD-0.5 Neighborhood Residential Planned Development (PD) Stagecoach Hills Vaquero WA