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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION November 21, 1983 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS - Public Hearings Discussion with the Park and Recreation Commission concernin parks in the owntown area. Chairman Jamieson indicated that a number of people have indicated they would like to input into the discussion between the two Commissions. Chairman Jamieson stated he would allow this even though the discussion is considered a study session and not a public hearing. In addition to the Planning Commissioners, the following Park and Recreation Commissioners were in attendance: Jim Bruno, Jack Keegan, Jacquie Oliverius and Lance Ruckteschler. Commissioners Garrigan and Cooper were not present. Dolores Bengston stated that in September 1983 at the Park and Recreation meeting the issue of a park in the downtown area came to light. She indicated that the homeowners of the area submitted a petition regarding this matter. At about the same time the subcommittee of the general plan review committee recommended a park in the downtown area. They looked at several vacant lots on the west side of Peters Avenue. Staff feels that if a park site is designated it should be on the largest parcel on the southwest corner of Peters Avenue and Division Street. It appears that a park at this site could accommodate a play area, sitting area and casual area which could be used for eating one's lunch. The Park and Recreation Commission supported the staff recommendation, the matter went to City Council and was referred to a review of both the Planning and Park and Recreation Commissions. She indicated that Delucchi and Wayside parks are not generally thought of as neighborhood parks. Chairman Jamieson asked Ms. Bengston if she had any idea of the value of the property on Peters/Division. Ms. Bengtson said it would largely depend upon the zoning. They usually like to think of park property as about $51,000/acre but didn't feel one could expect to get the site on Peters Avenue at that price. To use park dedication fees would require a reprioritization of expenditures. Chairman Jamieson then asked the Park and Recreation Commissioners whether or not they supported a park on Peters Avenue. They stated they do support a park site on Peters Avenue. Commissioner Keegan stated they prefer site "F" (refer to map in Planning Commission Case GP-83-9). This location would be central to the downtown area, especially in view of the fact that a museum will be occupying the old police building and this is the largest parcel available on Peters Avenue. Larry Osborne, 1159 Kottinger, owner of the building at 699 Peters Avenue, did not support a park on Peters Avenue because -2-