N. Park & Recreation Advisory Board

APPROVED VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH SPECIAL PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING APRIL 9, 2007 The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present - Chairperson Maureen Degen, Board Members Mike Hilt, Kathy Kozlowski (6:22), and Teri Pytel. Excused – Al Froehde and Spring Green. Staff present - Park and Recreation Director Perkins. ITEMS FOR REVIEW Review of the Master Plan Concepts for Bristol Trails Park: Presentation Given by Paul Fyle from Thompson Dyke and Associates (TD&A) (The public review of the Bristol Trails Park Master Plan Concepts will be held at the regularly scheduled Park Advisory Board on April 10, 2007.) Mr. Fyle presented two aerial photographs with sketches of Bristol Trails Park with one showing the existing site conditions and one showing the proposed conceptual site plan for park improvements. He reviewed the existing site conditions and pointed out that an area previously thought to be a floodplain was identified as a floodway, which means there might be flowing water. The classification introduces possible constraints and will have an impact on the proposed site design. The floodway classification prohibits any permanent structure within its area including playgrounds, play equipment, and shelters. He will further review the maps and determine its exact location. Until his review is completed, he will present the proposed conceptual site plan with the understanding changes may need to be made. The proposed conceptual site plan was reviewed item by item including the new park access, parking lot with an asphalt drive aisle and 20 parking spots with permeable pavers, playground, gazebo, soccer field with temporary goal posts, and the asphalt walking and biking trail. A sand volleyball court near the playground and parking lot may be added if space allows after the floodway area is determined. Fitness stations on the trail had been considered, but permanent structures are not allowed. Discussion followed on the parking lot with 20 parking spaces proposed. Mr. Fyles said they had proposed 20 spaces because they thought the field may be used for soccer games. Tony DiJohn, Ela Soccer Association President, said they have been using the field for practice only and not scheduling games for that location. Mr. DiJohn said they could consider using the fields for the 7-10-year-olds games if the parking was increased and the neighbors would not object. Chair Degen pointed out that Ela Soccer normally uses irrigated fields only for games and this field would not be irrigated and does require Special Park and Recreation Advisory Board Minutes, April 9, 2007 2 improvements even if it is only used for practice. After discussion, there was agreement that this is a neighborhood park and there should only be 10-12 parking spaces. Discussion and recommendations were made on the additions of a shelter and round basketball courts by the playground, additional trees by the path, and improvement to the area by the creek. Phil Dlatt did not support tree plantings by the trail because the branches and debris could hinder those roller-blading and riding bicycles. Chair Degen did not want improvements by the creek or anything that would obscure the view for safety reasons. She asked that the condition of the soccer field be improved. Director Perkins said he has been corresponding with several residents who will not be able to attend the meeting tomorrow. All the residents supported the amenities. The resident whose side yard would face the parking spaces objected to looking at a parking lot. Two residents from Stanton Road asked that no parking lot be considered on Stanton Road. Director Perkins will contact the residents and inform them that the floodway would prohibit a parking lot on the Stanton Road side of the park and make sure that the other resident is aware that the parking lot would be visible from her side yard and not the front of her house. The residents will be asked to offer comments regarding the concept of using the field for soccer games and on the size of the parking lots. Director Perkins said the project is under $500,000, and at least $250,000 of the costs would be paid for by the OSLAD grant. Mr. Fyles will provide the lineal feet of the trail. Although he cannot revise the drawing for the meeting tomorrow, he will use markings to indicate the reduced parking lot with one entryway that is furthest to the west and explain the changes to the plan caused by the floodway and reduced parking lot. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION made by Teri Pytel, seconded by Kathy Kozlowski, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Submitted by: Janet McKay, Recording Secretary Approved by: __________________________________ 5/1/07