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294 Febrile-pr 10 1976 Ayes: Early, Elliott, Holley, Oast, Davis Nays: None 75-521 Report from Parks & Recreation Commission 9nepuzChase of land ~or space in Cavalier Manor an~ Port Norfolk was presente~; Ms. Barbara S. Walton, 903 Hancock Avenue, spoke on behalf of Cavalier Manor Civic League. The following report from Parks and Recreation was read: "At a special called meeting last night the Parks and Recreation Commission took the following action: Although the Commission agrees that open space is needed at many locations in the city, in light of our current priorities we cannot conscientiously recommend the purchase of the 8½ acre site in Cavalier Manor. The Commission did ask that the City Manager procure an option on a three (3) acre site located on Carrington Crescent, designated as lots ~115-119, whic~ is currently being used as a construction area by Cavalier Developers. The Commission would like to have the oppor- tunity to consider purchase of this in the future when construction activities are completed. This site would be used as a neighborhood playground at that time. In the letter from Mr. Williams the Commission was asked what plans it had for currently owned land in the Cavalier Manor section. Our priority list includes repair of lights at the baseball field, repairs to the swimming pool, replacement of all basketball goals in the community, and upgrading two Little League fields at Waters Jr. High School. In addition, Community Development money has been made available to b~ild a gymnasium and complete renova- tion of the recreation center. In it's tennis priorities list, the Commission recommends six lighted courts for Cavalier Manor. The location has not yet been determined. The Commission is not prepared to make additional recommendations until the city-wide plan has been developed. The point, as emphasized by several Commissioners, was that if the money suggested for land were to be used for improving existing facilities, the residents of Cavalier Manor would receive more immediate benefits than by the purchase of land for future use. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr. John Ivy, who normally would send this letter to you, - was sick with the flu and unable to attend the meeting. The Commission took no action on property in the Port Norfolk area because the staff did not have adequate time to thoroughly investigate this possibility. We will report back to yon on that property at a future date. Signed-Leo Antonucci, Vice Chairman" The following memorandum to Commission Members from James C. Greiner, Director of Parks and Recreation was read: "The following information is provided for your further consideration: 1. The strip of land between the Center and the pool has been given to the City by the developer. fair market appraisals on the properties investigated are as follows~ 2. The b. 8~5' acre site ' . ~--.' ' ~ %:lI~!~gVOg F-: ~-' "~ -~ - ~-- - ' 3. Two ~3dit'ional potential sites have been investigated a~ estimates are as follows: consisting of lots ~'2-~h~ough #46. Estimated value: construction site ~19,000 to $22,500. Approximately 2.17 acres on Home Avenue opposite Lakeview Elementary School consisting of lots 11-14. Estimated v~lue: $51,000 to $38,000. The size of the 8½ acre tract has been increased to almost 9 acres by.the seller adding a small amount of property. 5. Based upon these new facts the staff recommends the following: Purchase of the 8½-9 acressite is recommended to eliminate the Qpen space deficiencies of the community. However, land purchase is not currently a priority of the Commission, and development of the area cannot be ac- complished until some time in the future. In the meantime, maintenance capabilities for lhe new area will be required which we currently do not possess. The 2.17 acre site on the lake across from the school is ideally suited for recreational purposes. Currently there is no other public access to the lake. ~ small fishing pier, picnic shelters, and other family oriented facilities could be located here. Purchase zs desirable, but the same limitations mentioned in (a) above apply concerning priority, development,