Where a substantial private park and recreational area is provided in a proposed residential development and such space is to be privately owned and maintained by the future residents of the development, partial credit, not to exceed 50% may be given against the dedication if the Planning Commission finds that it is in the public interest to do so and that all the following standards are met:
1. That yards, court areas, and setbacks required to be maintained by the zoning and building ordinances and regulations shall not be included in the computation of such private parkland.
2. That the private ownership and maintenance of the parkland is adequately provided for by recorded written agreement, conveyance or restrictions.
3. That the use of the private parkland is restricted for park and recreational purposes by recorded covenant, which runs with the land in favor of the future owners of property and which cannot be defeated or eliminated without the consent of the City or its successor.
4. That the proposed private parkland is reasonably adaptable for use for park and recreational purposes, taking into consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, geology, access and location.
5. That facilities proposed for the parkland are in substantial accordance with the provision of the Canby Park and Recreation Master Plan and Canby Park and Open Space Acquisition Plan and,
6. That the parkland for which credit is given is a minimum of two acres and provides a minimum of three of the basic local park elements listed below, or a combination of such and other recreational improvements that will meet the specific recreation park needs of the future residents of the area:
CRITERIA LIST ACRES
Children’s play apparatus area .50 – .75
Landscaped park-like and quiet areas .50 - 1.00
Family picnic area .25 - .75
Game court area .25 - .50
Turf play field 1.00 - 3.00
Recreation center building .15 - .25
Swimming pool (42’ x 75’) w/adjacent deck and lawn area .25 -.50
Recreation and community gardening .15 - .25
Before credit is given, the Planning Commission shall make written findings that the above standards are met.