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Attendance:
Tom Hemrick; Greg Lytle; Bob Hickey; Toby Kennedy; Leta
Huntsinger; Dave Upton; Kay Struffolino; Melissa White; Lisa Duke;
Marla Dorrel, Council Liaison; Selby Lo, Youth Member
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Staff:
Mary Henderson; Judy Newsome; Doug McRainey; Bruce Crocker;
Dwayne Jones; Lyman Collins; William Davis, Paul Kuhn
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Guests:
Dennis Pitts; Wendy Lemus; Rick Cornell; Jeff Boucher
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I.
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Call
to Order – Tom Hemrick, Chair
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II.
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Minutes
–
November
1, 2004
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Kay
Struffolino made a motion to approve the November minutes.
The motion was carried by a unanimous vote.
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III.
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Public
Speaks Out
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None
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IV.
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Special
Presentation
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Middle
Creek
Community Center
Proposed Playground Design – Dennis Pitts, McNeely & Associates.
Parks
Planner Paul Kuhn introduced Dennis Pitts.
Mr. Pitts provided members with a colored rendering of the
proposed playground design and explained the various components of
the playground. This
two-part playground is comprised of a fenced area for tots and an
area for larger structures for older children.
The play area for the older children will be separated from
the parking lot by a fence. Board
members requested two additional benches be included:
1 in the tot area and 1 in the area for older children near
the fence. Additionally,
board members asked that the location of the informational signage
be relocated from the center of the play area to the side, closer to
the fence. Mr. Pitts
noted that a climbing wall is proposed for the 2nd phase
and that no water play area is proposed for this park. (Water play
features are, in fact, proposed for both Ritter & the future
proposed
Bartley
Park
.) Board
members requested that water fountains be located near the comfort
station. Toby Kennedy
suggested a two-pole covered bench near the shelter.
Greg Lytle asked that recycle bins be available and further
asked that staff look into the policy for recycle bins.
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V.
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Land
Dedication Review
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Regency
Park PDD – Doug McRainey
Doug
McRainey gave an overview of this rezoning the original Regency PDD.
The applicants are requesting rezoning O&I parcels to
residential housing. A site plan rendering was provided to members
indicating the layout of the 548 units of housing that are proposed
as part of this rezoning request.
Despite the size of this development, the applicant does not
have a required land dedication due to prior land dedications that
have been made. It was
also noted that this project included apartments and condominiums
which are exempt from the Town’s payment-in-lieu requirement.
(Mr. McRainey noted that only subdivided single family
developments are subject to payment-in-lieu.)
The developer has agreed to construct an asphalt 10-foot wide
greenway from Regency Parkway to the Amphitheatre at
Regency
Park
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Board member Melissa White asked is the ordinance could be
changed. Staff indicated
they have been suggested a change for three years.
Board member Lisa Duke asked if an overpass could be
constructed. Mr.
McRainey indicated that it would be an at-grade crossing.
Staff
recommended approval of the developer constructing a 10’ wide
trail that will extend from Regency Parkway to the existing Symphony
Lake Greenway.
ACTION: Kay Stuffolino made a
motion to accept staff’s recommendation.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Northwoods West Neighborhood ACCP
A
site plan rendering was provided to members indicating the layout of
the proposed 79 unit mixed use development.
Doug reported that the developer will construct a multi-use
trail which is recommended in the NW Maynard Neighborhood Plan.
Staff recommended approval of a payment-in-lieu of 2.26
acres.
ACTION: Kay made a motion to
accept staff’s recommendation. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
Ten Ten
Road
Rezoning
A
site plan rendering was provided for the rezoning of this property
located at
4600 Ten-Ten Road
requesting to rezone 56.88 acres for a proposed 125 dwelling units.
The required dedication is 3.57 acres.
The developer has agreed to provide a greenway easement along
the eastern and southern edge of the proposed development. Staff is
recommending approval of a payment-in-lieu in place of parkland
dedication for the value of 3.57 acres and approval of a greenway
easement along the eastern edge of the parcel.
ACTION: Toby
Kennedy made a motion to accept staff’s recommendation.
The motion was carried by a unanimous vote.
PRCR Capital Project Updates –
Doug McRainey explained the new format in which he would be
presenting future updates. Lisa
Duke asked about the proposed sprayground at
Ritter
Park
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Mr. McRainey noted that it was budgeted and that a
sprayground would be constructed at
Ritter
Park
. Mr.
McRainey noted that this week
Sears
Farm
Road
Park
was in
its final checklist and that the public art sculpture is scheduled
for installation in January 2005.
Toby Kennedy requested that the feasibility study for Cary
Elementary be included in the Capital Project Updates. A Board
member asked about the status of the Bond Park Lakefront Improvement
project and Mr. McRainey indicated that it was on hold pending
review of the floodplain.
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VI.
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Reports
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A.
Committee Reports
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Athletic
Committee – Bob Hickey, Chair
Staff, along with the Athletic Committee, reviewed six youth
basketball requests to play up or down, all but one was approved.
The Committee is giving more consideration to players
requesting to switch teams. Lisa
Duke made reference to balancing teams.
Dwayne noted that participants take part in a skill session
to rate ability prior to the draft.
A note was sent to the parents asking that they contact staff
as issues or concerns arise rather than wait until the end of the
season. Lisa Duke asked
if staff was aware of a situation in which a participant was too
physical during a game. It
was noted that game officials may handle player conflicts.
If participants are ejected from a game, there is a
Discipline Policy that is enforced.
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Cultural
Arts Committee – Toby Kennedy, Chair
Toby reported the committee continues to focus on vehicles for
Public Information. The
Public Information Officer has been invited to attend the January or
February meeting to gain information on additional means of
promoting cultural arts events.
Members were reminded of the Christmas Story performances
(ticket sales going well).
Tinsel
Town
is also doing very
well. Tom Hemrick
commented that the entertainers at this year’s tree lighting were
great and felt this year’s event was the best yet.
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Greenway
Committee – Leta Huntsinger, Chair
Leta reported on the committee’s involvement in the Black Creek
Greenway Realignment project at Weston PDD.
She indicated that the Committee considered the site visit
and staking worth the Committee’s time and extremely useful to
meet with the developer. Leta
noted the phenomenal number and diversity of users of the Black
Creek Greenway while the Committee was staking the realignement.
Leta reported that Reid Miner is doing a fantastic job on the
educational initiatives
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Teen
Advisory Committee – Melissa White, Chair
Melissa
reported that the committee continues to focus on the Teen Forum
with regards to logistics and scheduling sessions.
She indicated that committee membership currently consists of
three adults and five teens. Additionally,
Melissa noted that the loss of Michelle Flynn could hamper the
planning process. Kay
Struffolino agreed to lend additional support to the Teen Forum
slated for March 2005.
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B.
Public Meeting Update – No Report
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C.
Administration
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Black
Creek Greenway Realignment –Doug McRainey
Mr.
McRainey reported that members of both the PRCR Advisory Board and
the Greenway Committee visited the section of the proposed
realignment. Committee
members flagged areas they preferred for the realignment and sent
comments to the to the Highwood’s consultants.
Currently, staff has not received a response.
Another public meeting is proposed to outline the
developer’s proposal.
FY06 Capital Improvement
Budget Priorities Con’t. – Doug McRainey
Mr.
McRainey asked to table this item and bring back in January.
ACTION: Kay Struffolino made a
motion to table the FY06 Capital Improvement Budget Priorities and
include it on the January agenda.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Dog
Park Update – Dwayne Jones
Mr.
Jones noted that a Public Meeting is scheduled for December 18th,
10 a.m.
at
Bond
Park
Community
Center
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Currently, Dwayne is working with parks planner Paul Kuhn on
cost estimates and layout in preparation for the December meeting.
This project will come before this board in January and move
forward to Town Council in February with a recommendation on the
design and operation of this facility.
Staff thanked Jeff Boucher and member of the Cary Dog Club
for their support and involvement in this project.
Also noted, 110 dogs took park in the Saturday, December 4th
event.
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D.
Recreation Programs – Dwayne Jones
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Senior
Center
– Kay Struffolino, Liaison
Kay
provided members with a handout of recent activities at the
Senior
Center
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Highlights noted 150 in attendance at the Annual Veteran’s
Day luncheon; this event is the most appreciated by attendees.
To date, 49 bricks have been installed at the
Memorial
Garden
Plaza
with 25
more on order. There
will be an article in the January/February issue of CARY MAGAZINE on
the benefits of
Cary
having a
Senior
Center
and in
the March/April issue there will be an article on retiring to
Cary
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Teen
Council – Selby Lo, Vice President
Selby
referenced the recent copy of Teen Scene provided to members.
It was noted that the teens performed 162.5 volunteer hours
for November. Lyman
Collins thanked the teens for their great assist with the
Tinsel
Town
event.
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E.
Cultural Arts Programs – Lyman Collins
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Festival
Committee – Greg Lytle
Greg advised
board members that he will be rotating off the PRCR Advisory Board
and that a new liaison will need to be appointed to the Festival
Committee. Greg noted
that the committee voted on the amount of funds available for the
2004 grant donations.
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F.
Athletic
Program – William Davis
Dwayne Jones
reported for William Davis. Dwayne
reported on the attendance for the NCAA held at
SAS
Soccer
Park
with approximately 8300 spectators
for Friday’s semi-finals and approximately 4000 for Sunday’s
finals. Bob Hickey noted
that staff is working with NC State to offer special price
basketball tickets for PRCR program participants.
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VII.
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Old
Business
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Kid’s
Together Highlighted – Council
member Marla Dorrel reported that she addressed 5th
graders at Conn Elementary and that she is meeting them at the park
along with the landscape architect.
Conn Elementary is planning for an accessible playground.
Council member Dorrel received a call from architect Susan
Little that Architectural Digest is proposing an article on Kid’s
Together and that it was a dream that this project would be a model
for more to come.
Staff
Report Update
– Chair Tom Hemrick referred to the Staff Report Update.
NCRPS
– Dwayne Jones noted that two of
Cary
’s
programs (Space Camp and Teen Forum) were submitted to the NCRPS
Innovative Program Award. The
Teen Forum won the award at the State Conference.
Kudos to Cindi King for her involvement.
Employee of the Year –
Tom Hemrick gave kudos to nominee Juan Ruiz for his contribution and
hard work in providing logistical support to town events.
Fees & Charges – Dwayne
Jones
Dwyane presented the 3rd in a series of PowerPoint
presentations on the proposed Fees & Charges Policy.
This presentation focused on Senior and Teen programs and
offered benchmarks for comparisons.
Board member Lisa Duke asked about senior and teen rates.
The general consensus was that most residents could currently
afford program offerings and those in need be offered a scholarship
(fee paid or prorated). Toby
Kennedy requested a ‘cheat sheet summary to review prior to the
Fees & Charges coming back in February for review.
Greg Lytle asked for data on facility reservations.
Dwayne will bring that information forward.
New Business
Volunteer
Nomination Forms - Bruce Crocker directed members to forms available
for their use.
Adjourn
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