2013-2018 CIP Amendment – Property Acquisition Parks and Recreation Commission April 3, 2014
Background 2013-2018 CIP adopted December 4, 2012 Amended October 2013, February 2014 Amendments require Ordinance, Public Hearings City Council recommendation for Parks, Planning to review 1 property acquisition project Planning Commission holds Public Hearing and makes recommendation to Council
Proposed Project Acquisition of “Halsey” property 11 acre parcel Located above Tanglin Ridge development on 151st Ave NE, NE 185th St. Proposed open space
Previous Commission Comments Emphasize on public use, not just greenspace Access and parking Prioritize improving existing open space rather than purchasing new land Concern about topography
Recommendation Provide comments to Planning Commission, City Council To be reviewed at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting