Park sites shall be donated and conveyed to the village in accordance with the following criteria:
(A) Number Of Residents: The ultimate number of residents that will be generated by the proposed subdivision or planned unit development shall be determined in accordance with the most current version of the table of estimated ultimate population per dwelling unit in section 11-1-7, "Exhibit A, For Park Calculations", of this title. The amount of land required to be dedicated for park sites in each subdivision or planned unit development shall be determined by dividing the estimated population of such subdivision or planned unit development by one thousand (1,000) and multiplying the quotient times 8.8 acres of park land required for each one thousand (1,000) people.
(B) Location Of Park Sites:
1. Except for combined school/park sites, as defined in chapter 4 of this title, the comprehensive plan adopted by the village shall be used as a guideline in locating sites. If the village has not planned a park within the subdivision or planned unit development or the neighborhood in which the subdivision or planned unit development is located, the park site shall be so located as to be readily accessible to the people within such neighborhood. Play and athletic fields and large park sites must be conveniently accessible to the community at large.
2. Proper ingress, egress and curb cuts shall be provided. For water areas, provisions must be made for pathway/driveway around these areas for emergency vehicles and police patrol. Provisions for major use of a pathway/driveway for bike riding, walkway, jogging trail and pedestrian traffic shall be made.
(C) Environmental Quality:
1. Land to be dedicated for park sites shall be approved by the village according to its environmental quality, as well as its suitability for active and passive recreational activities. The land is to be dry and usable at all times and not subject to flooding or used as detention. Should a donation include a detention/retention area over and above the 8.8 acres required per one thousand (1,000) of ultimate population estimated to be generated by the development, the village may accept such additional land. No bogs or swamps shall be acceptable as required park sites. Lakes and native prairie wetlands shall not normally be acceptable, but may be approved by the village where the area offers an exceptional amenity or the chance to protect a significant natural resource. No site that has been part of an unlicensed landfill or a toxic waste dump shall be acceptable as required park acreage.
2. Every effort shall be made to conserve for public use and enjoyment those areas of significant natural and environmental value. Except in those specific areas designated by the village for development as playfields or other active areas, all trees, other plant materials, streams and other natural features shall be retained on land to be dedicated for park site use, unless specifically cited by the village for removal by the developer.
(D) Shape: Dedicated park sites shall be regularly configured to permit efficient park programming, security and maintenance. Sites shall be rectangular, or nearly rectangular, in shape with no interior angle of the boundary line less than sixty degrees (60°), unless specifically approved by the village. Narrow strips of land, small parcels that intrude into adjacent orderly development, or leftover parcels that are oddly shaped or located shall be avoided.
(E) Improvements:
1. Prior to conveyance, all sites shall be prepared in accordance with the village subdivision ordinance and the village's storm water management requirements, except as varied by the specific terms of this title. In addition, in the event that a park site includes retention/detention areas, slopes must be mowable and shall not exceed a five to one (5:1) slope. Those areas, where by necessity and subject to the approval of the village engineer, the grade exceeds five to one (5:1), must have a covering of flagstone or crown vetch which eliminates the need to mow. All areas must be final graded and seeded to meet park district specifications as to seed mixture.
2. All sites shall be conveyed in a condition ready for full service of electrical, water, sewer and streets (including enclosed drainage and curb and gutter) as applicable to the location of the site, or acceptable provision made therefor. In addition, location of hydrants shall be made in conformance with village requirements. Provision for water for watering vegetation and flooding for ice skating shall be made where appropriate. Sewers for possible installation of restrooms/shelter at a later date shall be provided. Electricity for streetlights for future lighting for shelters and security shall be provided. Security lighting along pathway shall be provided. (Ord. 04-32, 1-24-2005)