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PlanningBoard | 2011-10-24 | 5 | 3. Construction and operation of 12 acres of active recreational facilities and public sports fields on 12 acres of land located in the Harbor Bay Business Park on North Loop Road. Under the proposal, the 12 acres on North Loop Road will become part of the City's public park system and developed with public sports fields. Also, the City's General Plan would need to be amended to change the Land Use designation of the North Loop Road parcels from "Business Park" to "Parks and Public Open Space," and the City's Zoning Map would be amended to change the Zoning District classification of the North Loop Road parcels from "C-M-PD (Commercial-Manufacturing with a Planned Development Overlay)" to "O - Open Space." Preliminary plans for the site include two soccer fields and two baseball fields and supportive facilities such as public restrooms, a concession stand, and off-street parking areas could be accommodated on the North Loop Road parcels. Mr. Thomas mentioned that the City received over 150 letters of opposition to the land swap project. Board member Zuppan asked how the Park Maintenance Fund was going to pay for the additional sports fields and will there be a tipping point with the traffic study regarding the impact during a lane closure on Island Drive. She also asked who would be paying for the EIR and additional studies concerning the project. Mr. Thomas responded that that one of the unanswered questions regarding the project is how is the City going to fund the maintenance of the new sports fields. He acknowledged that the impacts of a lane closure should be looked at in the traffic study. He reported that all studies and staff expenses will be paid for by the applicant. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked where the number of 130 homes came from. Mr. Thomas responded that HBIA came up with the total. Board member Henneberry asked why the Planning Board was hearing the item if no action was being taken. Mr. Thomas stated that the project has caused a lot of public outcry and the City wanted to get all of the information out to the residents prior to it being heard by the City Council. Board member Burton asked if a study has or will be done to attest that the Golf Complex improvements will bring in more rounds/revenue to the facility. He also questioned the $7.2 million dollar amount to build the sports fields yet the actual cost has not yet been determined and can that original amount be increased should future studies show the cost to be more. Mr. Thomas responded the National Golf Foundation (NGF) analyzed the Golf Complex in 2008 and recommended that improvements would help with the revenue and rounds. He stated that the $7.2 million dollar amount is certainly open for discussion. The motion was made and seconded to limit the speaker time to 3 minutes due to the large Page 5 of 8 | PlanningBoard/2011-10-24.pdf |