DATE: October 23, 2014
TO: Franklin Municipal Planning Commission
FROM: Vernon Gerth, Assistant City Administrator for Community and Economic Development
Lisa Clayton, Parks Department Director
Catherine Powers, Director of Planning and Sustainability
Kevin Lindsey, Facilities Superintendent
Subject
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Consideration of Ordinance 2014-35, An Ordinance To Amend Section 5.5.4 Of The City Of Franklin Zoning Ordinance Relating To Parks And The Dedication Of Public Land For Parks (10/23/14 FMPC 7-0; 12/09/14 BOMA 8-0).
Third and Final Reading
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum and ordinance amendment follows the direction provided to staff during the Joint Workshop held September 25, 2014 when members of the BOMA and FMPC discussed the unintended consequences associated with the City of Franklin's Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Staff recommended temporary ordinance amendment until such time the Comprehensive Master Parks Plan and Needs Assessment has been considered in 2015.
Background
On July 1, 2008 the City's current Zoning Ordinance became effective. Section 5.5.4 discusses the Procedure for Dedication of Public Land for Parks and Greenways/Blueways. Essentially the formula for determining the amount of land to be dedicated for public parks is:
* 1200 square feet per dwelling unit for the first 35 dwellings; and
* 600 square feet per dwelling unit for each additional dwelling unit beyond the first 35 units.
The ordinance provides applicants the option of paying fees-in-lieu of dedicating land based on the currently appraised value of the land. The City uses these funds for acquisition of parkland and related capital improvements associated with expanding the City's park system.
Since the adoption of the current Zoning Ordinance in 2008 there have been six (6) developments that have contributed parkland fees. The name and location of the developments, number of residential units, amount ...
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