ATTENDANCE:  Jeff Boucher; Lizette Cruz-Watko; Susan Davenport; Jamie France; Marilyn Goldman; Tom Hemrick; Dennis Hoadley; Leta Huntsinger; Tullie Johnson; Snayha Nath, Teen Council Representative

GUEST:  George Ramsey

ABSENT:  Steve Smutko; Nels Roseland, Council Liaison

STAFF:  Mary Henderson; Helen Stanfield; William Davis; Dwayne Jones; Doug McRainey; Gail Taylor; Chris Duty

I.

Call to Order – Leta Huntsinger, acting chair

II.

Minutes – June 5, 2006
ACTION:  Tom Hemrick made a motion to accept the June minutes; Dennis Hoadley seconded the motion.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Introductions:  Two new PRCR staff changes were announced and introductions were made to the board.  Helen Stanfield, formerly Bond Park Facility Supervisor, filled the position of Recreation Projects Coordinator and Chris Duty, a former part-time employee, filled the position of Assistant Athletic Facility Supervisor, SAS Soccer Park.

III.

Public Speaks Out – PRCR Board member Marilyn Goldman voiced her objections to the Town’s electronic signs.  PRCR Director, Mary Henderson indicated she would provide Marilyn the proper avenue to comment on the signs.

IV.

Special Presentation        

V.

Land Dedication Review – Doug McRainey  

06-REZ-03 Fryar PDD
The Fryar PDD is an approximately 94.0 acre development that combines a mix of very low density and medium density detached and attached residential uses, a small commercial site and common open space.  The project is located north of Green Hope School Road, north of Highcroft.

# of Units - 322

·        Required Dedication – 9.20 acres

Staff Recommendation –

o       A payment in lieu of 9.20 acres will be required

o       Approval for developer to dedicate a 30’ wide greenway easement for the Green Hope School Greenway (+/- 2700 Linear Feet) that would be located on the southern side of stream buffer.  Appropriate measures shall be taken so that the greenway crosses at an intersection or that a grade separated crossing is provided across Morrisville Parkway.

o       Approval for developer to construct to Town standards a 10’ wide concrete multi-use trail (+/- 1500 Linear Feet) along the northern side of Morrisville Parkway.  (The developer will only receive a credit for constructing five feet of the multi-use trail since a sidewalk is already required. Note: Developer does not propose to build Morrisville Parkway, only to dedicate ROW)

o       Approval for developer to construct to Town standards, a 8’ wide multi-use trail (+/- 2400 Linear Feet) along the western side of Highcroft Drive extension.  (The developer will only receive a credit for constructing five feet of the multi-use trail since a sidewalk is already required.)

o       8 ‘ wide paved private connections(s) will be required to any public greenway from adjacent cul-de-sacs.

 

ACTION:    Jamie France made a motion to accept staff’s recommendations on 06-REZ-03 Fryar PDD.  The motion was seconded by Tullie Johnson.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

06-REZ-01 Regency Park PDD AMD
The Regency Park Planned Development District (PDD) Amendment is an approximately 13.0 acre development that proposes to add multi-family and mixed use to the allowed uses including a maximum of 315 units within a maximum 150’ tall structure.  The project is located at the intersection of Ederlee Road and Regency Parkway.

·        # of Units - 315

·        Required Dedication – 0 acres (Condo’s proposed)

 

·        Staff Recommendation –

o       Developer places a conservation easement over all open space adjacent to the Swift Creek in order to expand the Hemlock Nature Preserve land preservation area.

o       Developer constructs a pedestrian bridge parallel to the existing Regency Parkway bridge across the Swift Creek. This pedestrian bridge will provide access from the existing Swift Creek Greenway to the Symphony Lake Greenway.

o       Developer constructs approximately 1000’ of multi-use trail (asphalt) along Regency Parkway that would connect to the Koka Booth Amphitheater.

ACTION:  Tom Hemrick made a motion to accept staff’s recommendations; the motion was seconded by Leta Huntsinger.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

VI.

Reports

A.        Committee Reports

            Athletic Committee - Jeff Boucher, Chair
Jeff indicated the committee did not meet.

            Cultural Arts Committee – Dennis Hoadley, Chair
Dennis reported the committee welcomed Cary Teen Council members Rashi Bisarya and Vaishnari Rao who will be serving on the Cultural Arts Committee.   Also, Paul Wasylkevych will take Bob Myers seat as the new Friends of Page-Walker representative.  Bob is the new president for the Friends of Page-Walker.
In addition to continuing work on goals, members also discussed planning strategies for various cultural arts groups to set-up and take part in Spring Daze and Lazy Daze.               
Jordan Hall Supervisor Connie Belton also conducted a tour of Jordan Hall.

            Greenway Committee – Leta Huntsinger, Chair              
Leta deferred to Doug McRainey for the June report.  Doug reported that PRCR Parks Planner Paul Kuhn gave a presentation on the White Oak Stream Restoration and Greenway Project and further noted there will be a Public Input Meeting on July 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Green Level Baptist Church (8509 Green Level Church Road).

Members reviewed two land dedications:  Regency Park PDD and Fryar PDD.
Members acted on the developer’s request for a greenway waiver for the Village at the Park PDD (Highcroft Village PDD). 

Doug McRainey provided the committee with a handout outlining the “Land for Tomorrow” initiative.

            Teen Advisory Committee – Steve Smutko, Co-chair
Dwayne Jones reported for Steve Smutko and advised board members that the Teen Advisory Committee did not meet in June.

B.        Public Meetings/Public Art Projects – Mary Henderson advised board members that the following public art projects are currently being reviewed by the Public Art Selection Panel and are being displayed for public input.
            >Walnut Street Park Open Meeting – June 15, 2006
            >1/64 Pedestrian Bridge Open Meeting – June 16, 2006
            >Dog Park Open Meeting – June 22, 2006                        

C.           Staff Reports – Mary Henderson referred board members to the following staff reports  currently going before council committees.
>Budget Adjustment:  North Carolina’s Recreational Trails Grant for Batchelor Branch Greenway (PR06-24)
>Middle Creek School Park (PR07-01)
>Summary of Recommendations from the Lazy Daze Consultant Report (PR07-02)

D.                  Administration – Mary Henderson informed board members of the upcoming meetings:
Town Council Work Sessions – Mary Henderson
>Aquatic Center  – July 19^{th @}4:30 p.m.
>Streetscape/Downtown Cultural Arts  – July 25^{th @}4:30 p.m.
Public Input Meeting – Doug McRainey
>Final Design Recommendations/White Oak Stream Restoration & Greenway – July 13^th at 7:00 p.m. - Doug McRainey

E.         Recreation Programs – Dwayne Jones advised board members that Mark Hassig had been promoted from assistant facility supervisor to facility supervisor at the Bond Park Community Center.  Recruitment has begun for Mark’s replacement.       

            Teen Council – Snayha Nath, Teen Representative reported eighteen new members joined the council in the last two months.  Snayha reported a total of 974 volunteer hours for June assisting with Safety Town, the Dog Wash and Kids Together Birthday celebration.  Upcoming activities include a trip to Bush Gardens and Sleeping with the Sharks.

F.         Cultural Arts Programs – Mary Henderson reported for Lyman Collins and thanked everyone who assisted with the July 4^th festivities at Bond Park and at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Additionally, the new Bond Park Boat House was dedicated on July 4^th.  All events were well attended.  Board members also lauded the Star-light Concert Series at the Page-Walker and the fact the Koka Booth Amphitheatre is partnering with community groups as a venue for fund raising events.

            Festivals Committee – Marilyn Goldman noted that the new Lazy Daze poster was approved.  The committee discussed the vintage T-shirt give-away and the Cary Clay Cooperative 30^th Celebration.  

G.        Athletic Programs – William Davis reported busy times for all of athletics.  William noted that on Wednesday, July 19^th that the unveiling of the logo and naming of the professional soccer team will take place at SAS Soccer Park.    

VII.

Old Business
            Citizen-Board Member State Forum/Greensboro – August 3-5
Gail Taylor noted that Steve Smutko, Dennis Hoadley and Susan Davenport were registered to attend the Forum in Greensboro.

VIII.

New Business        

IX.

Adjourn – The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.