2015/11/04 Parks and Recreation Commission ResolutionPARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY
ENGINEER REGARDING SPECIFIC IMPROVEMENTS PROPOSED TO
SATISFY A TENTATIVE MAP CONDITION RELATED TO PARKLAND
DEDICATION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
WHEREAS, the applicant, University District LLC is seeking approval of a Final Map
for its development known as Vast Oaks Phase 1; and
WHERAS, the Vast Oaks Phase 1 development includes a proposed new City park
known as the Twin Creeks Park; and
WHEREAS, Section 16.14.020(K) (3) of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code requires that
prior to the approval of a Final Map, the Parks and Recreation Commission shall make a
recommendation to the City Engineer regarding the following items:
• The City's need for the specific improvements proposed;
• The compatibility of the specific improvements proposed with existing City
improvements; and
• Conformance with any applicable parks and recreation commission standards
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission and its staff have reviewed the plans
for the proposed Twin Creeks Park.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Commission
does hereby recommend to the City Engineer that:
• The City needs additional park and recreation improvements to serve the residents
of the proposed Vast Oaks Phase 1 development. The Parks and Recreation
Commission recommends accepting the land and in lieu fees as proposed for
Twin Creeks Park;
• The improvements proposed for Twin Creeks Park are reasonably compatible
with existing City improvements, however they do not offer any new recreational
elements for the community as recommended by the Parks and Recreation
Commission and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and
• The improvements proposed for Twin Creeks Park do not conform with the
standards and requests of the Parks and Recreation Commission and goals
identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for incorporating new features
and amenities to increase the variety of park types and changing community needs
and preferences. Therefore, reconsideration of specific amenities within the park
is recommended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Commission of the City
of Rohnert Park does hereby recommend that in evaluating future parks associated with new
developments and subdivisions, that the City Engineer consider the recommendations of the
City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan with respect to the types and variety of park
improvements included with new development.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: NOES: _ ABSENT: f ABSTAIN:
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Michael Bird, Chairperson
City of Rohner Park Parks and Recreation Commission
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Kirnberly!4CeAs.Reco elull; Secretary