12.21.2006 Parks & Rec MinutesCall to Order/Roll Call.
Minutes
Meeting of the Town of Prosper
Parks and Recreation Board
Development Services Building
407 East First Street
Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 6:07 PM.
Members present include Trent Lewis, Amy Drown, Maureen Patin and Jeff Stang
Also present: Chris Copple, Hulon Webb, Francois deKock, PSA Officers Brian Griffitt and Scott Sigman, Paul
Daniels and Thomas Stroud.
Consider and act on approval of minutes from the November 16, 2006 meeting,
Minutes from the November meeting were reviewed and modified slightly. Trent Lewis motioned to approve and
Maureen Patin seconded the motion. The motion was approved 4-0.
Discuss and review current zoning and development applications.
Thomas Stroud present to discuss plans for the Legacy Crossing planned development. It was suggested that the
hiking/biking trail should be widened from 4' to 6' and a single -loaded road border the proposed park location.
The Glenbrooke Estates Phase 1 lot/road design was discussed. The modified plan included a new hiking/biking
easement running along the southern and eastern edge of the development. A preliminary cost estimate to provide
the hiking/biking trail was also included from the developer, with an estimate of $161,871.60 total costs, to provide
this trail. It was noted that there were limited "access" points to the trail, and the $10,000 cost to provide a picnic
table and a few benches seemed a bit high. As this development is already quite far along in development and the
plan already approved by the town council, the opportunities for significant changes at this point were slim. The
recommendation from the board to the city staff was to try and negotiate some fencing restrictions on the lots backing
up to the trail, to avoid making the "trail" seem more like an "alley" which would be the result of using the typical "6'
high solid wooden fencing on these lots, It was also suggested that when development plans for the property
adjoining the trail to the South are considered, that more open space and landscaping be planned for from the start.
A preliminary plat of Legacy Lakes was reviewed and discussed. Significant changes to this design are expected,
after the developer receives the initial comments from Chris Copple's review. Alternate hiking/biking trail ideas were
considered, and also the possible placement of a 14+ acre designated park area. Consideration in the possible
placement of this park was given to the likely development of the land bordering this development and the natural
drainage of the area.
4. Discuss and possibly act upon a recommendation to forward to the Town Council to name the downtown park.
Name recommendations for the park area to be developed West of Church Street, between 1st and 2nd streets were
considered, After a number of possible options were discussed, Trent Lewis made the motion to recommend the
name "Boyer Park" to the town council; Jeff Stang seconded the motion, which was unanimously, approved 4-0.
5. Discuss and possibly act on the design and contract scope of the downtown park.
Paul Daniels was present, representing the First Baptist Church of Prosper, to discuss plans for the downtown park
referred to in item #4. The possibility of extending the park into an empty lot West of Church street owned by the
Baptist Church, (Church street would "dead-end" at the park), was discussed. Paul thought the church would be
willing to consider a "trade" for this portion of land, if it would be possible for the city to acquire a roughly similar plot
of land from "Blue Star" development directly South of their existing parsonage lot, and joining their existing 8 acre
campus. The church is currently "hemmed in", without sufficient growth options in their current location, and is
considering acquiring land elsewhere to facilitate the growth they anticipate, if other options are not available in the
future.
6. Discuss standards for outdoor park equipment.
Standardization in park equipment is desired and a need to provide developers with recommendations is recognized
by the board. If we will be requiring developers to add these amenities to the parks in their developments, we need
to provide them "minimum" guidelines on the benches, picnic tables, trash cans, etc, that they will install. Board
members noted the quality of the fixtures used by the LaCima development. Trent Lewis volunteered to request
information on the equipment purchased by LaCima to potentially incorporate into Prosper Parks and Recreation
standards.
Discuss and possibly act on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
Francois deKock was available to review the comments provided by the town council to the draft of the Parks and
Recreation 10 -Year Master Plan. The majority of the suggested changes will be incorporated into the document and
questions arising from the council's comments were answered. It is anticipated that a revised copy of the plan will
be available by January 5th,
A letter from the Forest City Land Group to Chris Copple was also discussed. The letter stressed the importance of
allowing local developers a chance to comment on the 10 -Year Parks plan, prior to adoption.
Chris Copple will see to it that the next revision will be distributed to local developers for their comments, which will
be due prior to the next Parks and Recreation board meeting on January 18th.
The need for a "point person" on the board, to manage the process of applying for grants was discussed. The
"TPWD Small Community Grant" application due date is January 31St. This "matching funds" grant does not require a
completely finalized plan, nor the need for an approved 10 Year Master Plan", prior to submission.
Trent Lewis made the motion that Charity Gilson be appointed to lead the effort of drafting this grant application with
staff assistance. Maureen Patin seconded and the motion was approved, 4-0.
Discuss past and future parkland dedications, acquisitions and improvements.
No discussion by the board.
Discuss and possibly act on placing items on and setting alternate dates for future meetings.
Items to discuss in the next meeting:
Park Sign standards
TPWD Small Community Grant application
Potential developer comments to revised Parks and Open Spaces 10 year Master Plan
10. Adjourn.
Maureen Patin motioned to adjourn the meeting, Trent Lewis seconded. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
The Parks and Recreation board will reconvene on January 18th at 6:00 PM
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P s and Recreation Board Secretary
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