Title
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a dedication deed for multiple final platted, public open space lots within the Highland Park development.
Summary
The Highland Park residential subdivision was approved through an Alternative Land Use Regulation (ALUR) in 2002. Designed with a traditional neighborhood design, the development consists of varying residential lot sizes and housing types along with various public and private open space areas. Examples of public open space approved with the ALUR include the large tracts of land between Kingston Lacy Blvd. and Great Basin Ave. as well as medians within Mammoth Cave Blvd. and Craters of the Mood Blvd., all known as "Greenways". Less obvious public open spaces are "Traffic Islands" within Walnut Canyon Blvd. as well as very small "Natural Areas" adjacent to the lots on Portchester Castle Path. An amendment to the ALUR approved in 2007 identified approximately 122.9 acres of total public open space in the subdivision to be dedicated to the City, of which approximately 107.6 acres has been dedicated to date. An attached exhibit identifies all open space areas within the development and clarifies the areas that are considered public and will be dedicated to the City.
A dedication deed with warranty is proposed from Continental Homes of Texas, L.P., for public open spaces within Phase D, Section 4; and Phase D, Section 5. The proposed deed dedicates two "Traffic Islands" along Walnut Canyon Blvd. generally between Mammoth Cave Blvd. and Bandelier Drive (attached exhibit numbers 53 and 54). Two "Natural Areas" proposed for dedication are within Phase D, Section 4 and Section 5 and are located on both sides of Walnut Canyon Blvd., east of Bandelier Drive (attached exhibit numbers 52 and 57).
Deadline for City Council Action
N/A
Fiscal Impact
While the property is proposed to be dedicated to the City, the Homeowner's Association will provide private maintenance to all aforementioned public open space lots to ensure a consistent appearance throughout the development. As with previous dedications within the development, an improvement and maintenance agreement will be established and approved administratively.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Drafter
Emily Barron, AICP
Planning Director