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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Clark Condon Associates, on Behalf of the City of McKinney, for Approval of a Site Plan for Bonnie Wenk Park, Approximately 58.94 Acres, Located on the North Side of Virginia Parkway and Approximately 800 Feet East of Hardin Boulevard.
Summary
MEETING DATE: June 7, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning
CONTACT: Jennifer Cox, AICP, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Senior Planner
Anthony Satarino, Planner
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan, with the following condition:
1. The City satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The City of McKinney is proposing to construct Phase 1 of Bonnie Wenk Park on approximately 58.94 acres, located on the north side of Virginia Parkway and approximately 800 feet east of Hardin Boulevard. This is the first phase of the larger park, that upon completion, will be approximately 125 acres. The proposal includes a dog park, pavilion, amphitheater, pond, and trails.
· A focal point of Phase 1 is the pond and the natural beauty that surrounds it. The existing pond will be reconfigured and enlarged. A stage with covered trellis will be provided at the south end of the pond. This stage is envisioned to be used for outdoor concerts, plays, and events. A pavilion/restroom building with a trellised overlook will be built south of the stage and will be constructed at a higher elevation which will provide sweeping views of the park looking north. The building will also have a control room for stage operators during concert/stage events. There will be a lit hike and bike trail around the perimeter of the pond that will tie into the trail that is currently on the ground. There will be a designated canoe/kayak launch on the west side of the pond.
· This park will also include the City's first dog park which is located in the southwest area of the park. It will have 3 separate fenced and gated "rooms". There is an approximately 1 acre small dog park, an approximately 3 acre large dog park, and a splash pad area for all dogs. Both the small and large dog parks will have pet wash areas, pet drinking fountains and waste stations. Outside of the dog park two trail connections to the main park are provided, one of which is a wetland footbridge crossing.
· There is also an environmental component of the park with the installation of bio-swales, establishment of native grasses and plantings, and maintenance of existing wetlands.
· All proposed site plans for City owned property must be considered by the City Council.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On May 10, 2011 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed site plan as conditioned by Staff.