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i ( A 102 32 .� s Partial Dedications As used in this report, the term "partial dedication" refers to any dedication wherein the amount of land provided for recreation purposes is less than the minimum size needed for development of a community or district park. For example, suppose that a 300-lot subdivision was submitted for approval, requiring the dedication of 5.27 acres (see Table 12 - 1/57,' Standard). During the subdivision review process, it was determined that, given the existence of a proposed park site, the site's suitability for recreation purposes, and the character of the area (e.g., large tracts capable of producing other partial dedications), a partial dedication would be acceptable. Whereas a partial dedication may permit development of some minimal facilities, such as a play field, play area, restrooms, and picnic areas, complete development of the park must await dedications from adjoining tracts and/or purchase of the additional acreage by the County. As alluded to earlier in the "University Station" example, large tracts may characterize the area, but the location of tract boundaries may preclude the dedication of contiguous parcels which, when combined, form a parcel large enough to meet the minimum acreage requirements for a community or district park. Likewise, multiple owners and/or developers may preclude acquisition of a park site through dedication unless some form of"landowner compact" is devised wherein one or more owners agree to provide the park land, provided density losses through the dedication are made up by shifting units from one tract to another through some form of "planned development" approach. This type of arrangement would also work well where the carrying capacity of the soils dictates differing densities and thus different land dedication requirements on adjoining parcels. While "partial dedications" are possible, they do suggest that advance planning and negotiation are essential to assure that a form of"public-private" partnership exists through which to secure the necessary land for a specific park. In the absence of such planning and agreements, partial dedications offer limited opportunities for parkland acquisition,'and payments-in-lieu should be expected from such developments. Plan Consistency The locations of community and district parks as shown in the Master Recreation & Parks Plan are"general" in nature. That is to say they are not site specific, except for the following: • North Human Services Center Community Park • Cane Credo Reservoir District Park; and • Corporation Lake District Park. For the remaining parks, there is leeway in determining a specific park location, based on land availability and/or prospects for development; access; proximity to residential neighborhoods, and other existing or planned facilities such as public schools; and the suitability of the site for its intended use for recreation purposes.