Park Board Packet 2007 07-26-07 YORKVII 1 9 PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Administration and Recreation Office
201 W. Hydraulic St Yorkville, IL 60560 630-553-4357
Park Board Agenda
Thursday, July 26, 2007
7: 00 p.m. — Park Board Meeting
Administration and Recreation Office
Call to Order:
Roll Call : Chris Rollins, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Debbie Horaz, Kelly
Sedgewick, Vickie Coveny
Introduction of Guests, City Officials and Staff:
Director of Parks and Recreation — David Mogle
Superintendent of Recreation — Sue Swithin
Superintendent of Parks — Scott Sleezer
Park Planner — Laura Haake
Public Comment:
Presentations :
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes — Regular Park Board Meeting — July 12, 2007*
Bills Review:
Cash Analysis*
Bill List*
Old Business:
Parks and Recreation Dept. Vision and Mission Statements*
Park Development Standards*
Recreation Programs for Special Populations
New Business:
Scholarship Policy Review for Special Recreation Programs*
Partnership Strategy Proposal
Reports:
Director Report
Parks Report
Recreation Report
Additional Business :
Future Meeting Schedule & Agenda Items
Executive Session:
For the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public
body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing
testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the
public body or against legal counsel for the public body to
determine its validity.
Adjournment:
Next meeting : August 9, 2007
*Items needing Board approval or recommendation
UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
Parks and Recreation Department Board meeting
Administration Office — Riverfront Building, 201 W. Hydraulic Street
Yorkville, IL 60560
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Call to Order
Chris Rollins called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
Roll Call
Chris Rollins, Ken Koch, Van Truman, Debbie Horaz and Kelly Sedgewick.
Introduction of Guests, City Officials and Staff
Director of Parks and Recreation David Mogle introduced Vickie Coveny, the new board
member appointed by Mayor Valerie Burd.
Coveny said she' s looking forward to serving on the board and that her whole family is in
involved in various park districts. Her father retired from the Fox Valley Park District
and she said she's spent her whole life watching parks be built. She's always enjoyed
watching things change.
In addition to Mogle, Superintendent of Recreation Sue Swithin, Superintendent of Parks
Scott Sleezer and Park Planner Laura Haake were in attendance.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the June 28, 2007 Park Board meeting were approved without changes.
Koch made the motion to approve the minutes and Horaz seconded the motion. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Bills Review
Rollins informed Coveny that the board reviews the cash analysis and reviews bills at
every meeting. He said it's the board members' opportunity to learn how the park district
is spending money. He said it's the community's check and balance system.
Koch questioned the line item for $685 for movies in the park. Swithin said the fee
definitely isn't for photos. She said it's likely for the movies themselves, but that she
would check into it for sure.
Truman asked about the cost of the bounce house. Swithin said that the district split the
cost between two accounts and that the city now owns a bounce house.
There were no other questions about the bills. Truman made a motion to approve the
bills. Sedgewick seconded the motion. The motion was approved by roll call vote.
Rollins, Koch, Truman, Horaz, Sedgewick and Coveny voted yes.
Old Business
Parks and Recreation vision and mission statements: Mogle said that at the previous
meeting the board members were fine with the vision statement but asked Mogle to try to
edit the mission statement, which was too long.
The draft version in the board packets in shorter, he said. But since that time, he, Swithin
and Sleezer met and narrowed the wording even farther. He asked board members for
input on whether the new statement is too short. As proposed, the vision and mission
statements are now each one sentence long.
Rollins said he likes the suggested revisions. The newly proposed one-sentence vision
statement reads: "To be recognized as an innovative and efficient park and recreation
system having abundant resources to achieve its mission."
Mogle said the staff thought it was important to leave in that the department is recognized
as a model agency. While the district wants to be innovative, it wants to be efficient as
well, he said.
The staff felt the newly proposed vision statement is short and sweet and visionary,
Mogle said.
Horaz said she would like to have time to review it before she approved it. Truman
suggested changing the wording from "having abundant resources" to "developing
abundant resources." He said it will always be developing and that it's an ongoing
process.
Overall, he said the statement is good; it just needs a little tweaking. He said it's 99.9
percent there.
Rollins asked if Mogle, Swithin and Sleezer could continue to look at the statement and
bring it back to the next meeting.
Future staffing needs: Mogle said the city is aggressively moving forward with its
budget schedule and that the park board needs to get its staffing needs out there.
One of the most needed positions is a recreation supervision that would report directly to
the superintendent of recreation. The supervisor would act as an assistant to the
superintendent of recreation with an emphasis on program and event supervision.
Mogle said the position would be similar to the foreman in the superintendent of parks
area.
Swithin said the work is already being done in the department because it is needed.
Instead of adding another coordinator, Swithin said this new position would entail a
greater workload and more authority.
Truman cautioned that if a coordinator were promoted to this position, a coordinator's
position would be left vacant. "You don't want to shrink the staffing budget to promote
someone," he said.
Rollins agreed saying that if the district plans to promote from within, the head count
from the position that person currently occupies must be kept open.
The coordinator's position in the past has been limited to the number of expansions and
the number of programs, he said. He added it's probably overdue to have a supervisory
position.
Mogle said the staff is trying to be realistic. He said it would be a long shot to get both
positions in the same year. Swithin suggested saying in the budget request that the
coordinator spot would remain open until the need arises.
In other staffing needs, Mogle said the department is working on a master plan to hire
part-time clerical support for the superintendent of parks and the park planner. What the
department is considering is to increase the hours of the part-time clerical staff already
working in the department. Currently, those people work 10 hours per week. The position
would ideally go to 20 hours per week.
Mogle said there's already money in the budget to pay for the increased hours.
Looking ahead to 2008/09, Mogle said the department would like increase the
administrative assistant's position from half time to full-time. He said there's an
enormous load of record keeping and filing involved in the department. This person
would serve the director and the two superintendents.
Also, the department would like to add 1 .5 maintenance worker positions. With the new
parks coming on line, Mogle said the positions are necessary. The rationale is to meet the
standard of 1 work per 20 acres of parkland.
The operator 2 position is another one proposed for 08/09. Mogle said the position is a
trades position. He said the department needs someone with more carpentry background.
Eventually, the department could possibly install its own park equipment. Currently, 40
to 45 percent of the cost for new playground equipment is the installation cost.
The budget proposal for 08/09 also includes an arborist/forester position. Mogle said the
department is only exploring the need for the position. He said the need for an operator 2
position is more critical.
Rollins said the city is probably a ways away from needing a full-time forester. Mogle
said the department could look at hiring a forester on a contractual basis or it could be
part of a shared position.
Also, for FY 09/10, there's a spot for a recreation coordinator to help with programming
for teens and senior citizens.
For FY 2010/2011 ,Mogle said the department would like to add a half-time marketing
assistant position. This person would be in charge of designing and drafting the program
catalog and annual brochures. Swithin said having someone to do the catalog would help
her greatly. When the catalog is due, everything on her desk comes to a halt.
Mogle said he would like the park board to discuss whether the proposed staffing needs
are on the right track. Truman said full job descriptions need to be created for each of the
proposed position.
In response to a question from Koch, Mogle said the department could look into hiring
someone whose duties would include that of an arborist. Or, he said the city and the park
district could look at sharing someone in that capacity. He said he would look at the
options.
New Business
Heartland Circle Park conceptual plan: Haake presented the plans for the Heartland
Circle Park. She said it has a space theme with a rocket ship play structure. Sleezer said it
was a unique opportunity to get a circle for a park. He said they talked about many
themes and settled on the space theme for the best fit for the park.
Haake said there would be an asphalt path around the park and six entrances from that
path. It's about 1/3 mile around the park and mile markers would be erected for walkers
or joggers.
In addition to the rocket ship structure, the playground would feature swings and a
sandbox. A metal bowl that looks like a moon crater is planned for the skate park
element. The skate park element hits an age group where the park district is a little soft,
he added.
Haake added that if necessary, there is room to add a baseball diamond or soccer field.
For now, that space is being left open until after the community meeting. A meeting is
planned for 7 p.m. July 30 for the Heartland Circle residents to view the plans and give
feedback.
Sleezer said in the annexation agreement for the subdivision, the developer states that no
organized ball games are permitted in the park. Rollins said he would be distressed to
learn of any such agreement regarding parkland that had been donated to the city.
Mogle found the Heartland agreement and distributed copies to the board. In the
agreement, it states that the city may install park improvements such as permanent
athletic fields, backstops, goals and nets with the recommendation of the Heartland Circle
Homeowner's Association.
The agreement states the city shall not erect any temporary or permanent lights for any
athletic usage on the park unless recommended by the homeowner's association. It
further states that the park is designed for informal recreational usage.
Rollins said for him this is a problematic agreement. He wants to know what constitutes
the recommendation of the homeowner's association. He also wants to know the
definition of "informal recreation." Since the agreement has already been made, Rollins
said there's nothing to do except ask for clarification on these issues.
Sleezer, however, said he doesn't believe it will be an issue.
Rollins still said the agreement is dangerously close to letting someone dictate what's
going on in a city park. He said the city has always maintained the concept of
neighborhood parks, but he doesn't want to see people dictating what can go in those
parks.
He said the city should know what the reasonable limits of what an agreement like this
might be. Mogle said he would talk to the city attorney about the issue. He also said it
will be interesting when the plan is presented to the homeowner's association. The
homeowner's have been eager to see the park plans.
While he definitely has concerns about the agreement, Rollins said he likes the proposed
theme and the design.
In response to a question about parking, Sleezer said there's adequate parking even if a
ball field is built.
Community members will have the option to view the plans at the July 30 meeting. Then,
on Aug. 3, a park party is planned at the site. The parry will feature a movie, the bounce
house and other activities. It's a meet and greet type of event, Sleezer said. Haake added
a postcard has been sent to Heartland Circle residents inviting them to the meeting and
the park party. The events are also listed on the park page on the city's website.
The board gave unanimous consensus to move the plans forward to the town meeting.
Recreation programs for special populations: Mogle said completed research gives
some sense of a need for programs for special populations. He included information in
the packets for board members to review. He said he'd bring the issue back to the board
at the July 26 meeting.
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He said there are three phases to start with. The first phase is the research component.
The second phase is to look at what options are available to the city. Does the city join a
special recreation organization and levy a tax to provide the programs or does the city try
to do it on its own? In the third phase, the city would need to find out what is needed to
levy a tax if that's the direct the city intends to go. The Kendall County clerk told Mogle
the city would have to hold a referendum if it wanted to levy a tax for these purposes.
However, Mogle said it used to be that the city could levy up to 4 cents per $ 100 of
assessed valuation for special recreation. It's an issue that needs to be resolved, Mogle
said.
Mogle anticipates that once a special recreation program is promoted, it would become
popular very quickly.
About a year ago a couple of families approached the city seeking help to send people to
a special education camp. The director of the United Way happened to be at that meeting
and approached Mogle about finding funds to help those families. Last year, two families
were helped and this year four families were helped.
Mogle said the city needs to look at whether it's cheaper to service small amounts of the
city's population or get involved in a special recreation organization. The community is
growing and as it grows, the needs for special recreation will grow, he added. Swithin
said the city already is seeing a need. There are one to two students each year who
request special accommodations in the recreation programs, she said.
Coveny said that whatever the city decided, it's from her experience, that adequate
staffing would be essential.
So far, Rollins said that if the city hasn't had to deny assistance or turn people away, the
city's okay for now. However, it said it's good to try to be ahead of the curve and have
information on hand.
The next step is to get the levy issue resolved and to find out how much special recreation
association fees would be.
Donation/gift procedure: Mogle said the park district staff is looking at coming up with
a consistent method by which gifts and donations are accepted.
Swithin created a draft of a memorials and gifts catalog that lists items the department
would like to see donated as gifts. But she added the department is always open to new
ideas. Most important is the language on Page 3, she said. She asked the park board
members to review it and give her feedback. The board liked the idea of having a
brochure on hand and directed Swithin to continue working on it.
Reports
Director Report: Mogle said he included the status of the park district's annual
objectives in his report. While headway has been made on most of the objectives, there
still is no site for the new maintenance building. He said the city has been unable to
pursue anything of any substance.
Rollins said the park district spend a lot of money to plan and attempt to get a facility
erected and now without a site it seems the district is back to where is started.
Mogle said that on a positive note, Mayor Bard recognizes the need for a maintenance
building and "hot on the issue" as well.
Rollins said he's upset that the planned site by Menard's didn't work out. Objections by
resident of the nearby subdivision were predicated on non-factual information, he said.
Now that the four-story Smith Engineering building is going up by the subdivision, a
maintenance building wouldn't be out of place. He said it might be time for the city to
consider revisiting the possibility of putting a maintenance building at that location.
Mogle said the mayor's hope is to find something located in an industrial park. Rollins
said the park board liked the other location because it's centrally located.
Regarding the lease agreement for the Hoover property, Mogle said Kendall County
wants the city to provide additional funding. Rollins said the city, county and Forest
Preserve District had an agreement to purchase the property. The city held up its end of
the agreement and the city council needs to hold fast on it.
Mogle said he doesn't want to blow the issue out of proportion, but that the city was
asked to look at doing more. He said there's a meeting in about two weeks and he'll more
know then.
Meanwhile in another update, Mogle said he met with officials from Edwards Hospital.
The officials agreed to include the city's questions in its business plan for a new fitness
center agreement. He said the officials were open to what the park staff had to say and
that staff members would soon visit several fitness center sites where similar
arrangements are in place.
In her report, Swithin listed some of the activist that took place in June and said June was
a successful month.
Rollins then said that at the funeral for Yorkville resident Sid Chapman Sue suggested the
city look into hosting a Gus Macker basketball tournament in his honor. Rollins wanted
the board's opinion on the matter and said if the board decides to pursue it, the process
could take two to three years.
Before the meeting adjourned Mogle requested an executive session to discuss personnel.
The regular session concluded at 10:35 p.m. Koch made a motion to suspend the regular
session to go to executive session. Truman seconded the motion. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote.
After the executive session, the regular meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. Truman made a
motion to adjourn the meeting. Koch seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously
approved by voice vote.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Dina Gipe.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Yorkville Park Board
FROM: Dave Mogle (DAt), Director of Parks and Recreation
RE: Old Business
DATE: July 22, 2007
PARK AND RECREATION DEPT. VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
Staff is returning to the Park Board with revised Vision and Mission Statements. The proposed
Vision Statement has been rewritten following the June 28, 2007 and July 12 Park Board
meetings. A shortened version has been achieved including consideration given to an alternate
way of describing "having abundant resources. . ." The approved Vision and Mission Statements
will become part of the first section of the Master Plan.
PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Proposed revisions to the Park Development Standards were distributed at the June 14, 2007
Park Board Meeting. Park Board was encouraged to review the document and discuss with staff
at the July 26 meeting. For your convenience, copies of the 2004 document and the proposed
revised version, dated 2007, are included with meeting materials. Following discussion, staff
will recommend approval pending adjustments by park board.
RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
A power point presentation will be given covering statistical information on individuals with
disabilities residing in Yorkville, options the City has to bring recreation services to these
individuals, and funding alternatives. Staff is seeking the park board's feedback before taking
the presentation to City Council with a recommendation.
YORKVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
(Draft)
VISION STATEMENT
To be recognized as an innovative and
efficient parks and recreation system
skillfully maximizing a variety of resources
to achieve its mission .
.MISSION STATEMENT- To create unique
recreational and park experiences that enrich
lives and create a sense of community.
July 23 , 2007
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS DEPARTMENT
PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
June 1 , 2003
Revised November 15, 2004
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3.13. Maintenance Standards (By Developer)................................................................................ 25
3. 13. 1. Escrows (Under Legal Consideration) .................................... ........................................... 25
3. 13.2. General ................................ ......... . .................. . ... ............................................................. 25
3.13.3. Turf................................................. .............................. ......--... .........................................25
3. 13.4. Plantings ......................... ............:.................... .. .. .........:............................. ....................... 25
3. 13:5. Mesic and Wet mesic areas. .... .... . . ........................................................................... ... ...... 26
3. 13.6. Playground and Site Improvements -..... .......... .... .......... ........................ ......... .... ........... 27
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2. OPEN SPACE SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES
The Northeast Illinois Planning Commission states that: "Open space provides more than recreational
( opportunities; it is land that society needs to conserve as natural, cultural, historic, and agricultural
resources. One of the most common misconceptions regarding open space and recreation is that the
two terms are synonymous. A strong relationship does exist between open space and outdoor
recreation but, in most cases, recreation is something separate and distinct from open space"
Therefore, a park is open space, but open space is not necessarily a park.
2. 1. CATEGORIES OF OPEN SPACE
The National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) has developed six categories of open
space that the United City of Yorkville has simplified into three recognized categories. They are:
A. ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY - protects natural and or cultural resources from
development.
B. SHAPING CAPACITY - provides relief from extensive urbanization and promote the
integration of neighborhoods. City, county, state, and federal planning agencies usually
define this land as "land that shapes a community and is reflected in greenbelts, county
forest preserves, state, and national parks." This category is also reflected in local
ordinances stipulating density formulas and open space requirements for subdivisions.
C. RECREATIONAL CAPACITY - provides space for single or multiple, active and passive
recreation activities'
The United City of Yorkville has determined that acquisition and development of land meeting the
recreational and environmental requirements of its residents is its role in the fabric of the
t community. These functions are subdivided into both local and regional classifications. The
Kendall County Forest Preserve provides these functions to the regional area. The Parks
Department's responsibilities pertain to the local classifications, which are:
A. RECREATIONAL CAPACITY - Local Classifications
1 . Mini-Parks — The mini-park is used to serve isolated or limited recreational needs.
Mini-parks are often tot lots, created to serve a resident population too distant from a
community park, or in an area with high density populations. The mini-park is
approximately 1 acre in size. Development is usually limited, requiring no parking or
extensive site work. Examples of mini-parks in Yorkville are Purcell Park, and Cobb
Park.
2. Neighborhood Parks - The neighborhood park is sized between 2 to 15 acres. Is
intended as a supplement to or substitute for a play lot where population density,
geographic barriers or distance preclude easy access. Examples of such facilities
include play apparatus areas for pre-school and elementary children, hard surface
areas for hopscotch, shuffleboard, tetherball, four-square and court games for
basketball, volleyball, badminton, etc., and open play areas for softball, football,
soccer, and winter sports. The concept of development emphasizes spontaneous
rather than higher organized play. The playground should be easily accessible to
pedestrian use.
Neighborhood parks may be combined with school sites. Although any classification
of park can be combined with a school, the age of users makes it preferable that
neighborhood parks and elementary schools are the most desirable combination.
Examples of neighborhood parks in Yorkville are Sleezer Park, Town Square and
Hiding Spot Park.
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structures is discouraged. The public use infrastructure should remain supplementary
to the functional classification of lands described.
Other functions of a natural resource park may include:
1 . Conservation of local resources, such as streams, wetland habitats, and forests.
2. Preservation of environmental and / or historic resources in conjunction with local .
historic preservation agencies.
2.2. LAND / CASH DEDICATION ORDINANCES
The United City of Yorkville Land Dedication Ordinance requires 10 acres per 1 ,000 population be
donated for parks as part of the subdivision / planned unit development approval process. The
contribution of land / cash is in accordance with the City Land/Cash Ordinance. It is for these
stipulated acres that the following standards have been developed. These standards will also act
as guidelines for land donated to satisfy other functions of open space.
"The ultimate population density to be generated by a subdivision or planned unit development
shall bear directly on the amount of land required to be dedicated for park and recreation sites.
The acreage of land dedication requirement shall be determined by obtaining the total population
of the development times 10 acres per 1 ,000 population. Total population is determined by
applying the estimated ultimate population per dwelling unit table to the number of respective units
in the development. Each single family home will be calculated to have four bedrooms; Duplex
unit will be calculated as 50% two bedroom units and 50% three bedroom units; Town home and
apartments will be calculated with two bedrooms".
When available land is inappropriate for park, or recreational use, the City shall require a cash
contribution in lieu of the land dedication. This is based on the land cash calculation and the value
per acre of the land based on the "Fair market value'.
In cases approved by the Park and Recreation Board, the contribution of Land Cash can be a
mixture of 50% land 50% cash, or other agreed upon contribution mixes.
A developer may donate the land and cash for park development prior to issuance of a building
permit or demolition permit to have the construction of the park expedited. Otherwise, a 50%
build-out standard for the subdivision may be set in place for park development.
2.2.1 . Areas of NO Credit
1 . No credit for exclusively private facilities & parks.
2. No credit for retention or detention areas, measured at the top of the bank.
3. No credit for lands located within the 100 yearftoodplain.
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3. NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
3. 1. Park Design — Neighborhood park
The following criteria are considered desirable traits for a park to be acceptable to the United City
of Yorkville:
1 . Size: Park sizes shall range between 2 to 15 acres; meet the requirements of the Park Master
Plan, and the approval. of the Park Board.
2. Location: Located close to the geographic center of the population served, or as approved by
the Park Board.
3. Combined with an elementary school when possible.
4. Service Area: Approximately within % mile of pedestrian barrier-free walking distance to the
site from the residential area it serves. A pedestrian barrier is defined as:
• Any street presently classified or planned by the United City of Yorkville, Kendall
County, or State of Illinois a major arterial street or highway;
• Any street with speed limits over 30 miles per hour;
• Collector streets with an average daily traffic count exceeding 3500 cars, and stop
signs or stop lights further apart than ''Y2 mile;
• Railroad tracks;
• Natural barriers;
• Land use barriers
5. Dimensions: Parks shall have a minimum dimension of 450 feet on all sides.
6. Street Frontage: Street frontage shall be the full length of the park on two of its sides. Said
streets shall be local or collector streets within the neighborhood. Additional access ways
provided shall be a minimum of forty feet in width. Where a school site is adjacent to a park
site the school site can be considered as one of the two 'required street frontages.
Reasons for street frontage include:
• Enhanced security and visibility
• On-street parking availability
• Encourages users to access the park through trail or sidewalk connections
• Encourages neighborhood to take ownership and responsibility for their park.
7. Adjoining Developments: Whenever possible, the dedicated parcel shall be combined with
dedications from adjoining developments.
3.2. Timing of Dedication and Acceptance
1 . The Parks Department encourages, whenever possible, that at the time rough grading
and placement of topsoil is completed on the first residential structure of a particular unit
development, the park site(s) shall also be completed, ready for grading and/ or sodding.
All requirements stated herein for acceptance of the site shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Parks Department. In cases of more than one park site, or linear
parkways, the developer shall determine a schedule of completion with the approval of
the City. The Parks Department will verify that all requirements have been met and the
site is ready for turf. Final acceptance of the site is dependant on the condition of the turf
as stated in Section 3.9,
2. Boundaries: The developer shall be required to install permanent metal boundary markers
at each corner of the park site. Markers shall be of typical federal style aluminum marker
4" in diameter that can be placed on top of a re-bar.
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3.5. Grading / Filling
3.5.1 . Slopes
All lawn areas shall maintain a minimum slope of 2.0%, or 2 feet in 100 feet, and a maximum
slope of 4%, or 4 feet in 100 feet. The developer shall submit grading plans to the Parks
Department for approval prior to beginning construction.
3.5.2. Filling I Borrow
There shall be absolutely no burying permitted of site debris, construction debris or rubbish, or
any other extraneous matter on the park site(s). Areas to receive approved fill shall receive clean
fill, free of large boulders, concrete, or other debris. The park site may not be used as a
borrow pit.
16. Detention / Retention Basins - Stormwater Management
3.6.1. General:
1 . It is not the practice or desire of the Parks Department to accept retention / detention
facilities as part of a neighborhood park. Special consideration may be given for
acceptance of detention I retention ponds if they are adjacent to other park areas .and
meet usability criteria at the discretion of the Board. This may include; but not be limited
to, safe access, fishing, incorporated trail systems, overlooks, or natural habitats. At no
time shall the Parks Department accept said basins alone or for stormwater management
purposes alone.
2. Should detention or retention ponds be part of the local donation, they shall meet the
following requirements.
a. Construction shall be in accordance with engineering drawings approved by the
City and shall meet all applicable Parks Department. standards.
b. Changes to the plans including, but not limited to, percent of slope, grading, depth
of top soil, location of structures or any other improvements shall not be
implemented unless first approved in writing by the Parks Department.
c. Comply with state statute regarding distance from ROWS.
3.6.2. Retention Basins (Wet Ponds)
1 : Design Standard — Retention ponds shall be designed to facilitate a low degree of
maintenance and reduce potential hazards for users and maintenance staff.
2. Shape — Pond configuration shall be natural in appearance featuring varying slopes running
down to the shoreline. Shoreline shall undulate at varying degrees around the pond
perimeter. Provisions in the plans for configuration of a pond shall allow for access for
dredging, grate maintenance, and accommodation of maintenance considerations. The
Parks Department and developer shall jointly determine final shoreline configuration.
3. Size — the ponds shall be no smaller than two (2) acres.
4. Depth — These areas are designed to a minimum depth below normal water levels of 6 feet.
If fish are to be maintained, 25% of the pond shall be a minimum depth of 12 feet. These
areas must have a safety shelf 5' - 10' feet in width at a depth of 2 feet below the normal
water elevation. The slope to the bottom of the pond beyond the safety shelf shall be 2:1
and the slope up from the safety shelf to the normal water level shall be a maximum of 3:1 .
(Subdivision control ordinance 2000-2, dated 3-9-00)
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maintained. The pond bottom slope shall be a minimum of 2% except that a 0% slope will
be allowed directly over the underdrain pipes. All incoming and outgoing conduits shall have
concrete flared end section or poured in place headwall with grates. 2 foot inlets can be
placed over the low flow pipe. The maximum water depth below the HWL shall be 4 feet. .
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50' BUFFER (PATH OCCURS)
30' BUFFER (NO PATH) \ z
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\ VARYING SLOPES I .5%-20% (5:1) - Ia
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UNDULATING SHORELINE
l I POND 2 ACRE MIN. /
. . PATHWAY THE STANDARDS FOR DETENTION
PONDS SHALL BE THE SAME AS
THOSE FOR RETENTION AREAS, WITH
THE BOTTOM OF THE DETENTION
AREAS MAINTAINING A POSITIVE
SLOPE OF 2% MINIMUM.
RETENTION / DETENTION PONDS
N .T.S.
3.6.4. Inlet and grate design
June 1, 2003 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Pg. 13
b. For placement in ditches, the blankets shall be applied in the direction of the flow of
the water and butted snugly against each other. The blankets shall be stapled in
place, using 4 staples across the upstream end at the start of each roll and placing
staples on 4 foot centers along each side. A common row of staples shall be used
along seams of adjoining blankets. All seams shall overlay at least 2 inches.
c. On slopes, the blankets shall be applied either horizontally or vertically to the contour
and stapled in place similar to ditch applications except that the staple space interval
shall be 6 feet.
2. Seeding areas incorporating an annual temporary mix do not require mulching.
3. Turfgrass seeding areas shall be mulched in accordance with the 'Standard
Specifications'. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all water for the work.
4. All seeded areas less than 4:1 slope should be mulched within twenty-four (24) hours of
seeding using straw with tackifier or hydraulic mulch.
Straw- Rate: 2 tons (4000 lbs.) per acre
Mulch binder for straw — 40 lbs. per acre
Hydraulic mulch — 2000 lbs. mulch : minimum 2000 gal. water per acre
3.90, Existing Vegetation new plantings and landscaping
3.10.1 . Existing Vegetation
Existing vegetation including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers shall be .
protected during the construction process if determined by the Parks Department to be
preserved. Development plans shall include methods of protecting such vegetation during the
developer's construction process.
3:10.2. New Landscape Material - Planting Standards
3.10.2.1 . Minimum Size/Quality
All landscape material shall meet the standards of the American Nurseryman's Association.
Trees planted in parks shall be a minimum size of:
SHADE ............................................................................2.5 inch caliper BB
INTERMEDIATE .............................................................1 .5 inch caliper BB
EVERG.REEN..................................................................6 foot high BB
All landscape material shall be subject to Parks Department inspection at the source of origin.
June 1, 2003 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Pg. 15
TRIM BRANCHES TO RETAIN NATURAL FORM OF TREE
DO NOT INJURE B RANCH COLLAR
WRAP TRUNKS GFTHIN BARKED TREES WITH APPROVED
TREE WRAP IN FALL, REMOVE IN SPRING
. . STBARS LONG OUTSIDE
ROOT BALL WITH ONE ON SIDE OF MEVANGG WINDS(OPTIONAL)
CROWN OF ROOT BALL SHALL BEAR SAME RELATIONSHIP
TO FINISHED GRADE AS IT DID TO PREVIOUS GRADE
MULCH OVER ENTIRE PLANTING HOLE,KEEP AWAY FROM TRUNK
CREATE RAISED SAUCER AROUND EDGE OF ROOT BALL
BACKFILL WHO NATIVE SOIL
FINISHEDGRADE
. . CUTANO REMOVE TOP 930E BURLAP,TWINE AND WIRE
GASNETfR0MR00TBALL
GAS ROOT BALL
EXISTING SUP GW 0E,TO AVOID SETTLING 00 NOT EXCAVATE
BENEATH ROOT BALL
NOTES:
1.DO NOT DAMAGE MAIN ROOTS OR DESTROY ROOT BALL WHEN INSTALLING TREE STAKE
2. WATER THOROUGHLY AFTER INSTALLATION.
3. REMOVE TREE RINGS AND STAKES TWO YEARS AFTER WSTALIATION.
4. PROVIDE DRAINAGE FOR PLANTING PR IF IN IMPERMEABLE SOIL
5. ALLTREES MUST BE DUG WHEN DORMANT
DECIDUOUS TREE DETAIL (ALL SOILS)
3m(N BLACK
PLASHOHOSE
3Rm EACH ND GAL)TIGHV,WIRE,
COIL EACH
FOR ADEQUATET
MDVEMEORADEgUATETRUNK
MOVEMENT '
ENLARGED DETAIL
DONOTDAMAGEORCUTLEADER
2TBARS OIlTSIOE ROOTBALL,
WRN ONE SIDE OF PREVAILING WINDS(OPPoNAL}
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CROWN OF RON BALL SHALL BEAR SAME RELATIONSHIP
TO FINISHED GRADE AS R DID TO PREVIOUS GRADE
MULCH OVER ENTIRE PLANING HOLE,KEEP AWAY FROM TRUNK
CREATE RAISED SAUCER WOUND EDGE OF ROOT BALL
BACKFILL WRH NATIVE BOIL
FINISHEOGRADE
CUT AND REMOVE TOP IA OF BURLAP,TWINE AND WIRE
BASKETFROMROOTBALL
B 68 RODi&1LL
TO AVOID SETRING,DO NOT EXCAVATE 8 MEATH ROOT BALL
SPECIFICATIONS:
1. D-NOT DAMAGE MAN ROOTS OR DESTROY ROOT BALL WHEN INSTALLING TREE STAKE.
2. WATER THOROUGHLY AFTERINSTALLATION,
3. REMOVE TREE RINGS AND STAKES TWO YEARS AFTER INSTALLATION
4. PROVIDE DRAINAGE FOR MATING PR IF IN IMPERMEABLE SOIL
CONIFEROUS TREE DETAIL
June 1 , 2003 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Pg. 17
3.10.2.5. Mulching [ Wrapping
Immediately after watering, plants shall be mulched. A layer of wood chips shall be used to
cover the circular water saucer to a depth of four (4) inches when settled.
All mulching shall be kept in a minimum of 6" from the trunk of all trees and shrubs.
Immediately after planting, trunks of all deciduous trees shall be wrapped spirally from the
ground to the lowest major branch (after pruning) overlapping the wrap at least one third (113) of
its width. Trees shall not remain wrapped during the summer months.
3.10.2.6. Pruning Procedures
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Qualified personnel, experienced in horticultural practices and operations, shall perform all
pruning. The method and location of pruning and the percentage of growth to be removed shall
meet the approval of the Parks Department. All pruning shall be done with sharp tools in
accordance with the best horticultural practices.
The ends of all broken and damaged roots of '14 inch or larger shall be pruned with a clean cut,
removing only the injured portion. All broken branches, stubs, and improper cuts of former
pruning shall be removed.
Pruning shall consist of thinning the twigs or branches as dictated by the habit of growth and the
various types of the trees to be pruned, and as directed by the Parks Department. The leader
and terminal buds shall not be cut unless directed by the owner.
r Evergreens: Evergreens shall not be pruned except to remove broken branches.
l 3. 11. Pathways and Trails on Public Property
Where pathways are required, they shall be constructed of concrete, bituminous asphalt, or
limestone screenings to the satisfaction of the Parks Department. The concrete pathways shall
consist of a 5"'thick layer of concrete resting upon a 2" thick (min.) aggregate base course. The
bituminous asphalt pathways shall consist of a minimum 8" thick aggregate base course, and 2"
thick bituminous surface course. The limestone screenings pathways shall consist of a
minimum 6" thick aggregate base course and a 2" thick limestone screenings surface course.
Other requirements and improvements may be required based on the location and needs of the
site.
The minimum widths of pathways shall be as follows:
o Pedestrian ..... .................................. ........5' (concrete)
.. .................... .• ...................6' (bituminous asphalt or limestone screenings)
• Normal Traffic Pedestrian and Bicycle ....8' (bituminous asphalt or limestone screenings)
• High Traffic Pedestrian and Bicycle.,.......10' (bituminous asphalt)
The 8' and 10' pathways shall have minimum radii on turns and curves that will a pickup
support
truck without leaving the pavement. All trails expected to receive federal funding must be
designed to AASHTO standards. A minimum of 2 feet wide level graded shoulder with grass is
required on each side for clearance.
To meet accessibility standards, pathways may not have longitudinal slopes greater than 5% or
cross slopes greater than 2% unless there is a secondary access route that provides access to
the area or facility. A grade of 5% should not be longer than 800 feet.
June 1, 2003 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Pg. 19
3.12. Playgrounds /Parklmprovemenfs
1 . Should the Developer desire to install a playground or other park improvements on behalf of
the City with the City's approval, the City shall approve all plans and construction methods to
be used, including, but not limited to, equipment, materials, grading, and drainage.
2. Playgrounds shall be designed with accessible curbing, concrete retaining curb, and surfacing
as shown on the following detail.
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June 1 , 2.003 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Pg. 21
NO. 5 BARS COW. TOP 6
BOTTOM (2" COVER) '
SAND OR SHREDDED
HARDWOOD RESILIENT - POURED CONCRETE @ 4000
SURFACING (SEE PLAN) PSI -2BDAYS
TP.
FILTER FABRIC
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6"X6" 10110 ME
4"DIA PERF. FLU. 4"CRUSHED GRAVEL-TYPE
POLYETHYLENE B. 4" CA-6
DRAINAGE WITH SOCK. ;
COMPACTED OR
UNDISTURBED SOIL
4'W#3 DEFORMED BAR
BENT AS SHOWN @ V O.C.
NOTE:
1. PROVIDE CONTROL JTS. @16 O.C.AND
INSOLATION JTS. @60' O.C. SEE DETAIL
POURED CONC . CURB EDGE
n W/ PERF. FLEX PIPE
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113. Maintenance Standards (By Developer)
The developer shall maintain the park site until all improvements and requirements specified in this
document are completed, turf is fully established, and the United City of Yorkville formally accepts the site.
Maintenance of the park site shall include the following until the conveyance process is fully complete.
3.13.1. Escrows
The Parks Department, in no circumstance, shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of
storm drainage structures, pipe, other appurtenances, or shoreline degradation. These
responsibilities shall be left to the developer, or homeowners association. See the following
suggested language:
1. Owners and Developers agree to the Municipality enacting a dormant Special Service Area
(SSA) to act as a back up in the event that the Homeowner's Association fails to maintain the
private common areas, private detention ponds, perimeter landscaping features, and entrance
signage within the Subject Property.
2. In other cases, the Developer shall escrow an amount equal to one year of projected
maintenance costs. This amount shall be agreed upon by the City.
3.13.2. General
1 . All rubbish and debris including, but not limited to, old tires, construction material, fencing, tree
houses, trash, and other material not desired by the Parks Department, shall. be removed
from the site prior to conveyance.
2. Until such time as the United City of Yorkville has accepted the park site, the City shall not be
held liable for any damages that may occur on such a park site, and shall be held free and
harmless from any and all claims that may be submitted. Upon formal acceptance of the park
site improvements via a certificate of substantial completion by the Parks Department, the
Parks Department will assume maintenance of the park site.
3. All storm water structures shall include proper grates and covers to protect the public and
shall be maintained free of debris to ensure unrestricted flow of storm water runoff.
3.13.3. Turf
1 . Turf shall be mowed at regular intervals and shall not exceed 4.5 inches in height.
2. Areas of erosion, including but not limited to swales, slopes and around storm structures shall
be repaired/restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements. All areas within
10 feet of on-site structures shall be sodded rather than seeded for erosion control purposes.
Full establishment of turf is required before acceptance.
3. In cases where existing trees and shrubbery are present on the site, deadwood and
undesirable trees or thinning of dense growth shall be removed prior to conveyance. This may
include branches or entire trees and shrubs. All stumps shall be ground to 12 inches below
grade, backfilled and restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements.
4. Fully established turf is defined as ninety percent (90%) free of weeds and bare spots,
vigorously growing, and containing a well established root system with multiple blades per
plant.
3.13.4. Plantings
1 . Maintenance shall begin immediately after the planting is completed and shall continue until
final inspection and acceptance. Maintenance of new plantings shall consist of weeding,
June 1, 2003 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Pg. 25
b. Second Year
t1 . Controlled Burn
a. Prepare and obtain a controlled burn permit from the IEPA in January.
b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. (Burning is necessary to reduce the
non-native weeds while promoting the desired mesic/wet-mesic species.)
Weather conditions may necessitate schedule changes. Such changes shall
require owner approval.
c. Review site and mow areas that did not burn.
2. Species Enrichment
a. Overseed thin, bare, or weedy areas per seeding dates as specified.
b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional).
3. Weed Control
Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking
application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per month from May through
September. (Herbicide by spray application will not be allowed.)
a. When the mesic/wet-mesic vegetation reaches the height of twenty-four
(24") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of twelve (12") inches.
Only one mowing per year is necessary.
e. Third Year
1 . Controlled Burn
a. Prepare and obtain a controlled burn permit from the IEPA in January.
b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. Weather conditions may necessitate
l schedule changes. Such changes shall require owner approval.
c. Review site and mow areas that did not burn.
2. Species Enrichment
a. Overseed thin, bare or weedy areas per seeding dates as specified.
b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional).
3. Weed Control
a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbicide by a "wicking
application" and hand weeding as appropriate once per month from May
through September. (Herbicide by spray application will not be allowed.)
b. When the mesic/wet-mesic vegetation reaches the height of twenty-four
(24") inches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of twelve (12") inches.
Only one mowing per year is necessary.
3.13.6. Playground and Site Improvements
Until the date of substantial completion and acceptance by the Park Board, the Developer shall
maintain , police, insure and shall be responsible for any and all safety measures for any park
improvements and the developer shall deliver the park to the City in a safe and clean condition,
including inspections for dangerous objects, vandalism, and wear and tear.
June 1 , 2003 PARK DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Pg. 27
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 : DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ...4
SECTION 2: OPEN SPACE SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
A. Categories of Open Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
1 . Environmental Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. Shaping Capactiy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
3. Recreational Capactiy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . i,..7
B. Land/Cash Dedication Ordinances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . ....€ ;. . :8
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SECTION 3: PARK DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND PROCEDURES " 1.10
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SECTION 4: PARK IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS, . . . . . . .. . . . . . , .z: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 '
A. Park Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 l
1 . Size
2. Location _
3. School/ParkSite
4. Service Area
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5. Dimensions s ,
6. Street Frontage
7. Adjoining Developments
B. Timing of Dedication and A c`66ptancc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1 . Final Grading
2. Boundaries v_
3 . Natural State ,,,.!-' °" _"
4. EnvironmentarAssessment
C. Utilities. . . . . . . . . . :.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D. Topsoil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 . Suitable Material
2 Unsuitable Material
3,-,,,,,'Topsoil respreading
E;, Cfading/Filling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SECTION 5; DETENTION AND RETENTION BASINS. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... 15
a " A. General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B. Retention Basins (Wet Ponds). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1 . Design
2. Planting Specifications
C. Detention Basins (Dry Ponds)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1 . Design
2. Planting Specifications
D. Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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( E. Inlet and Grate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
F. Turf Grass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .24
G. Mulching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
H. Greenways/Wetlands/Floodplain Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...26
I. Conservation and Protected Areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...26
SECTION 6: WOODLANDS, GREENWAYS, OR CONSERVATION AREAS. . . . . ...27
SECTION 7: PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS . , .
A. Exisiting Vegetation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29
B. New Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : :29
1 . Planting Standards
2. Backfill Mixtures
3 . Planting
4. Planting Operation
5. Watering 4. =:
6. Mulching/Wrapping
7. Pruning Procedures
SECTION 8: PATHWAYS AND TRAILS. . . . . . . . . v5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ..33
A. General �I�
1. Standards
2. Materials
3. Widths
SECTION 9: PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS. ... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . ...35
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SECTION 10: DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ..37
A. General Notes'<�"°k
B. Turf No
C. Planting Notes '
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SECTION 1 : DEFINITIONS
A. Standard Specifications: (SSRBC) Whenever reference is made to the "Standard
Specifications" it shall be understood to mean the latest issue of the "Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" and subsequent revisions of the
"Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions" of the Illinois
Department of Transportation.
B. Developer: Refers to and means the individual, corporation, co-partnership-or other
person or organization who or which has desires to bring a new subdivision or
planned unit development within the corporate limits of the United City of Yo,ikville.
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C. Americans with Disabilities Act: Refers to the federally mandated Act passed in
1990, and/or State Accessibility guidelines (Section 504), whi6bev er=,may be more
stringent.
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D. Buffer yard: Areas designed to reduce the sound or tnsua)rrmpact on the neighboring
community or houses. Buffers can be made by pD)aitriguof shrubs or a mixture of
vegetation. Buffer yards must comply with the L Ordinance.
E. Conservation Area: Natural area identified as having rare plant or animal species, or
areas identified within the Parks Open�'Spaee;IIaster Plan. This area may include or
be identified as a fen, watershed, or other area identified to have historic value
needing preservation or protection;=
F. Detention (Dry Ponds) Areas dbsrgned to hold storm water runoff for a determinate
amount of time (typically 48 hours), then drain to a dry condition.
G. Flood Plain: Thatland;adjacent to a body of water with ground surface elevations at
or below the base flood or the 100 year frequency flood elevation. The floodplain is
also known as the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
H. Private Tacilities and parks: Parks or facilities that are secluded from the general
population or owned and controlled by a person or group rather than the public or
municipality.
I Public Open Space: Any publicly owned open area, including but not limited to the
following: parks, playgrounds, conservation, trails, greenways, etc.
J. Retention (Wet Ponds): Areas designed to hold storm water and natural groundwater
on a permanent basis. Retention areas are designed with normal and high water levels,
and an overflow point for large storms.
K. Public Sidewalk: That portion of street or crosswalk, paved or otherwise surfaced,
intended for pedestrian use only.
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L. Trail: An bituminous path a minimum often feet (10') wide that provides active
recreation opportunities through shared-use trails that connect throughout the City.
M. Wetlands: As defined by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as
"land that has a predominance of hydric soils and that is inundated or saturated by
surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that
under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of hydrophytic vegetation
typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions" (Interagency WetlandsxPolicy
Act of 1989). Or as defined by the US Army Corp of Engineers (USACOt)
N. AASHTO: Whenever reference is made to the AASHTO it shall be tnder`stood to
mean the "Guide for the development of bicycle facilities" and subsequent documents
referencing pedestrian or bicycle facilities published by the AieriFap Association of
State Highway and Transportation Officials.
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SECTION 2: OPEN SPACE SYSTEM AND GUIDELINES
The Northeast Illinois Planning Commission states that: "Open space provides more than
recreational opportunities; it is land that society needs to conserve as natural, cultural,
historic, and agricultural resources. One of the most common misconceptions regarding open
space and recreation is that the two terms are synonymous. A strong relationship does exist
between open space and outdoor recreation but, in most cases, recreation is something
separate and distinct from open space."
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Therefore, a park is open space, but open space is not necessarily a park.
A. CATEGORIES OF OPEN SPACE A
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has developed Sik;eategories of open
space that the United City of Yorkville has simplified into three rerogniied categories. The
United City of Yorkville has determined that acquisition and development of land meeting
the recreational and environmental requirements of its residents Ys?ats role in the fabric of the
community. These functions are subdivided into both local andif egional classifications. The
Kendall County Forest Preserve provides these functions to.the regional area. The Parks
Department's responsibilities pertain to the local classifications.
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1 . ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY =protects natural and or cultural resources
from development.
a. Natural Resource Park,,(Linear Greenways/Trail systems) - The Natural
Resource Park (or area) is utilized as a buffer zone, watershed, or conservation
area, and affords a passive appearance with managed natural habitats and plant
ecosystems. These::areas can be used to protect fragile or rare ecosystems.
Often these areas require management to maintain sustainability and preserve
healthy biodiversity of plant life.
Whenufilized as a linear greenbelt and/or trail corridor, natural areas can
p t_ seye as environmental bridges, supporting the movement of wildlife between
other larger areas. When combined with public use areas, development can
e r . - . include open play areas, pedestrian and bicycle paths, park benches, picnic
and rest areas, and water oriented facilities. Detention or retention ponds can
be included in these areas. In instances where this classification of park is
flood prone, construction of permanent structures is discouraged. The public
use infrastructure should remain supplementary to the functional classification
of lands described.
b. Conservation of local resources, such as streams, wetland habitats, and forests.
c. Preservation of environmental and/or historic resources in conjunction with
local historic preservation agencies.
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2. SHAPING CAPACITY - provides relief from extensive urbanization and
promote the integration of neighborhoods. City, county, state, and federal
planning agencies usually define this land as "land that shapes a community and
is reflected in greenbelts, county forest preserves, state, and national parks." This
category is also reflected in local ordinances stipulating density formulas and
open space requirements for subdivisions.
3 . RECREATIONAL CAPACITY - provides space for single or multiple, active
and passive recreation activities.
a. Mini-Parks — The mini-park is used to serve isolated or limited recreational
needs. Mini-parks are often tot lots, created to serve a resident population too
distant from a community park, or in an area with high densit} ,populations.
The mini ev
-park is approximately one (1) acre in size. Delopment is usually
limited, requiring no parking or extensive site work r r,
b. Neighborhood Parks — Intended as a supplement tQ,or'substitute for a play lot
where population density, geographic barriers or distancc preclude easy
access, neighborhood parks are for active play and specialized courts.
Examples of such facilities include;;play apparatus areas for pre-school and
elementary children; hard surface;areas for hopscotch, shuffleboard, tetherball,
four-square; court games forasket1ra11 volleyball, badminton, etc.; and open
play areas for softball, football soccer, and winter sports. The neighborhood
park is sized between to 'fifteen (15) acres. The concept of
development emphasizes spontaneous rather than higher organized play. The
playground should bee accessible to pedestrian use.
Neighborhood parks may be combined with school sites. Although any
classification rof park can be located next to a school, the age of users makes it
preferable that neighborhood parks and elementary schools share a common
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c, ommunity Parks - The community park larger than one (1) acres, and
edevelopment is intended for people of all ages. It is preferred that the park be
centrally located and serve at least four neighborhoods. Amenities found in a
. r neighborhood park shall be included, supplemented by large multipurpose
open spaces. Internal walk patterns are desirable to connect the various
functions, as well as providing pedestrian and bicycle paths. Adequate off-
street parking should be provided in accordance with functions constructed. It
should be accessible by motorized and non-motorized traffic. The
classification may also serve as a neighborhood park facility for the area in
which it is located.
1 . Athletic Parks — Multiple athletic fields in one location, representing the
functional needs of each agency, which can be located in close proximity
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to schools where the public and students can share facility use. The
location and design shall satisfying one or more of the following
requirements: (1) to avoid duplication of land and facilities unless existing
facilities are over utilized: (2) coordination of services, and (3) to diminish
capital expenditures and needs of each agency. Development should be
similar to the neighborhood park.
2. Sports Complex - It is developed to meet the needs of specific users
groups and local athletic associations for practice, team, and tournament
play. These sites have adequate parking and are located on good traffic
routes. They may also be located to take advantage of bicycle and '
pedestrian trail systems. Fields should be as multipurpose as pd`ssible, so
a wide variety of flexibility can be maintained. It is best tp, allow for
additional space when acquiring sports complex space, as needs and
trends are subject to constant change. .r �
3. Special Use Parks - Special use parks are mtended for single interest
activities and are large enough to accoidat
m "oe the demand. Examples
are tennis centers, outdoor education centers, museums, conservatories,
golf course, children's farm, sports complexes, skate parks, splash / spray
parks, swimming pool / aquatic dente? , etc. Since users are going to
come from a distance, thesite should be near major vehicular access
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B. LAND / CASH DEDICATION„QRDINANCES
1 . The United City of Yorkville Land Dedication Ordinance requires 10 acres per
1 ,000 population be donated for parks as part of the subdivision or planned unit
development apprQValrprocess. The contribution of land cash is in accordance
with the City Land Cash Ordinance. It is for these stipulated acres that the
following`sfandards have been developed. These standards will also act as
guidelines for land donated to satisfy other functions of open space.
The ultimate population density to be generated by a subdivision or planned unit
;,development shall bear directly on the amount of land required to be dedicated for
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<f park and recreation sites. The acreage of land dedication requirement shall be
determined by obtaining the total population of the development times 10 acres
per 1 ,000 population. Total population is determined by applying the estimated
ultimate population per dwelling unit table to the number of respective units in the
development. Each single family home will be calculated to have four bedrooms;
Duplex unit will be calculated as 50% two bedroom units and 50% three bedroom
units; Town home and apartments will be calculated with two bedrooms.
2. When available land is inappropriate for park, or recreational use, the City shall
require a cash contribution. This is based on the land cash calculation and the
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( value per acre of the land based on the "Fair market value". This is determined by
Staff and Board analysis of the site and relationship to neighborhing parks.
3. In cases approved by the Park and Recreation Board, the contribution of Land
Cash can be a mixture of 50% land 50% cash, or other agreed upon contribution
mixes.
4. A developer may donate the land and cash for park development upfront to have
the construction of the park expedited. Otherwise, a 50% build-out standard for
the subdivision may be set in place for park development.
5. Areas of NO Credit
a. No credit for exclusively private facilities & parks.
b. No credit for retention or detention areas, measured at the.top of the bank. .
c. No credit for lands located within the 100 year flaodplain.
6. Full or Partial Credit ?
a. Credit may be received for active wet areas (Iakes, rivers, creeks) historical
areas, conservation area or other areas, that are identified to have recreational
or conservation value. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Studies may be required to veriyii'storical and/or conservation areas.
b. Credit will be given l'oz ) tts`or trails constructed and dedicated in an
exclusive easementto the City or that are identified as infrastructure or
connecting trails'ta d=regional trailway system. Partial credit maybe given for
undeveloped exclusive easements dedicated to the City for future trail
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c. Full' ay be given to land donations that are usable and or classified as
,developaTle for use for the general public.
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SECTION 3: PARK DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE AND PROCEDURES
A. The Park and Recreation Board and staff will plan the development of the park and/open
land site with the following guidelines whenever possible.
1 . Based on the established land cash ordinance a developer will make a donation of
park land to the United City of Yorkville Park and Recreation Department for future
use and development.
2. The Park and Recreation Board and staff will project park utilization and_design in
conjunction with the Parks Open Space Master plans established needs and'"determine
priority and fiscal needs.
3. Annually the staff will recommend budget projections for par"eyelopment based on
available fiscal resources.
4. A concept plan will be developed by the Park Planner Or,, ite ity of Yorkville
Staff indicating park design and preliminary cost projections.
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5. Whenever possible, a public meeting inviting residents for the surrounding
subdivision and area to the location site foranput.
6. A finalized concept plan and cost protections will be developed and submitted to the
Park Board for approval and re , ' eridations to the City Council for development.
7. Timeline is established forproj t management.
8. Project / Park plan completed.
• There may be dcc'' si ,S when a developer provides development support in advance
to a subdivision b„erg built which may require these procedures to be adjusted or
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( SECTION 4: PARK IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
A. Park Design: The following criteria are considered desirable traits for a park to be
acceptable to the United City of Yorkville:
1 . Size: Park sizes shall meet the requirements of the Parks Master Plan, and the
approval of the Park Board. Plan must also be approved per City staff comment.
2. Location: Located close to the geographic center of the population served, 9r, as
approved by the Park Board.
3. School/Park Site: If a park is located in the same development as a5ehool, the two
sites should be combined when possible.
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4. Service Area: Approximately within %z mile ofpedest 'an b, ee walking
distance to the site from the residential area is serves. .?, pedestrian barrier is defined
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a. Any street presently classified or planned b tie L9mted City of Yorkville,
Kendall County, or State of Illinois a major=ackeri al street or highway.
b. Any street with speed limits over 30 Q16 per hour.
/ c. Collector streets with an average,dai traffic count exceeding 3500 cars and stop
l _ signs or stop lights further than %z iuile apart.
d. Railroad tracks.
e. Natural barriers.
f. Land use barriers. ,
5. Dimensions: Parksshall'have a minimum dimension of 450 feet on all sides if the
acreage of theApark allgwS.
6. Street Fro4 et frontage shall be the full length of the park on a minimum of
two of its sides. Said streets shall be local or collector streets within the
neighborhood. Additional access lots provided shall be a minimum of forty feet in
v� dth, ere a school site is adjacent to a park site the school site can be considered
a bne of the two required street frontages.
Reasons for street frontage include:
a. Enhanced security and visibility.
b. On-street parking availability.
c. Encourages users to access the park through trail or sidewalk connections.
d. Encourages neighborhood to take ownership and responsibility for their park.
7. Adjoining Developments: Whenever possible, the dedicated parcel shall be combined
with dedications from adjoining developments.
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B. Timing of Dedication and Acceptance: All requirements stated herin for acceptance of
the site shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Parks Department.
1 . Final grading
a. The Parks Department encourages, whenever possible, that at the time rough
grading and placement of topsoil is completed on the first residential structure of a
particular unit development, the park site(s) shall also be completed, ready for
grading and seeding or sodding.
b. The Parks Department will verify that all requirements have been mot gild e site
is ready for turf. Final acceptance of the site is determinate on the condition of the
turf as stated herein these requirements.
c. In cases of more than one park site, or linear parkways„the developer shall
determine a schedule of completion with the approval of the City.
2. Boundaries: The developer shall be required to in"stall permanent metal boundary
markers at each corner of the park site. Markers s1a11 lie of typical federal style
11 aluminum marker 4" in diameter that can be placed on top of a re-bar.
3 . Natural State: The Parks Department tion to require conveyance of areas
designated to be maintained in a natural'stat'e prior to commencement of any site 1 .
work. A separate site-specific pldiyof conveyance shall be prepared and submitted
prior to issuance of any permits lie`developer is responsible for securing all areas to
be conveyed in a natural state with temporary fencing from the time the areas are
platted to conveyance of the tenainder of the site.
4. Environmental Assessment: For all lands to be dedicated to the City, the developer
shall provide a minimum of a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment, produced by a
recognized q§ It This assessment shall check for hidden, or unknown
environmental 'factors including, but not limited to, buried or contaminated soils and
aquifers, underground storage tanks, and dump sites.
C Uhhties; Unless otherwise authorized by the Parks Department, each park site shall be
fullyamproved with water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and electric service to a location
"specified and approved by the Parks Department.
1 . At the time of installation of public improvements in the subdivision or planned unit
development, the developer shall install the above-mentioned utilities for the park site
in a location approved by the Parks Department and shown on the approved
engineering plans.
2. The site shall be free of all private gardens, woodpiles, swing sets, sump pump
discharge pipes, and other items that give the impression that a portion of the site is
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part of the adjacent property. No sump pumps shall discharge directly onto the site.
They may be connected to a catch basin on the site if approved by local authorities
and the United City of Yorkville.
3. No Public Utility Drainage Easement, including storm sewer and overland stormwater
management, can be located through or over a future park site. The park site cannot
function as a storm water control facility unless the site is a detention basin that is to
be conveyed to the City or the developer is given City approval from the Parks
Department.
D. Topsoil
1. Suitable material:
a. Topsoil shall be a loamy mixture (USDA Loam, Sandy Loam, or Silty Loam.
soil) with an organic content between 5 and 10%, A'Jeast 90% must pass the
2.00 mm (No. 10) sieve and the pH must be batweeri„5.0 and 8.0, from A horizon
of local soil profiles. Topsoil shall be capable supporting the germination of
vegetation. It shall not contain toxic substat3c karmful to plant growth.
b. Topsoil shall be typical of the locality of the work, friable with good tilth, free
from large roots, sticks, weeds,brush;subsoil, clay lumps, or stones larger than
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one (1) inch in diameter or other 1 er and waster products.
c. Topsoil for paved surfaces asphalt courts, paths, etc.) shall by clay soil that
meets the requirements of Section 204 of the Standard Specifications. It shall be
free from topsoil, organic'matter (roots, tree stumps, etc.), rocks larger than three
inches in size ;and building debris.
2. Unsuitable matenal� '
a. For paved areas, the soil cannot be highly organic soil; contain topsoil, roots, tree
stumps;;vegetable matter, trash, and debris.
'b e' -'y unsuitable material found on the site must be removed from the site and
s legally disposed of.
3 . ” Topsoil respreading:
a. Topsoil shall be spread to a minimum depth of six (6") inches over all lawns, clay
and embankment filled areas, constructed berms, sledding hills, excavated areas,
and over backfilled areas of all other construction.
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b. All irregularities or depressions in the surface due to weathering or other causes
shall be filled or smoothed out before the topsoil is placed. All topsoil finish
grades will provide positive drainage over all areas covered.
c. If the existing surface has become hardened or crusted, it shall be disked or raked
(broken up) to provide a bond between the surface and the topsoil to be applied.
4. Soil stockpile: Contractor shall not stockpile any topsoil or other soil materials on the
park site without written authorization from the Parks Department.
E. Grading / Filling .
I. All park areas shall maintain a minimum slope of 2.0%, or 2 feet in 1`00 feet, and a
maximum slope of 3 .0%, or 3 feet in 100 feet. The developerishall submit grading
plans to the Parks Department for preliminary approval prior tntsginning
construction.
2. Drainage swales shall be located on private rope in the yards of residential
units that border the park or in homeowner's asi'w oatoh property. The park site
should have a uniform slope from one end ,ofthe prop eriy to another.
3. There shall be absolutely no burying permitted of site debris, construction debris or
rubbish, or any other extraneous at on the park site(s). Areas to receive approved
fill shall receive clean fill, free loft, ge boulders, concrete, or other debris. The park
site may not be used as a borroYTit "
4. Environmental Precautio is�Asgbssment - For all lands to be dedicated to the City, the
Developer shall provide a,minimum of a Phase I Environmental Assessment,
produced by a recognized�oonsultant. This assessment shall check for hidden, or
unknown environfh.,, l factors including, but not limited to, buried or contaminated
soils and aqutfers,:underground storage tanks, and dump sites.
a. At all times during construction, the Developer shall take appropriate precautions
-and,;prevent the discharge and/or dumping of hazardous wastes, liquid or solid,
yfrom his or other's operations on any sites within the development, including
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those to be dedicated to the City. Police and local Fire Departments shall be
notified of any temporary storage of hazardous materials during construction.
5. An as-built of the final grading of the site is required upon completion. This includes
the submittal of an AutoCAD drawing in digital format with grades shown in one foot
(1 ') intervals.
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SECTION 5: DETENTION AND RETENTION BASINS
A. General: It is not the practice or desire of the Parks Department to accept
retention/detention facilities as part of a neighborhood park. Any variance from this
practice must be approved by Staff and Park Board.
1 . Special consideration may be given for acceptance of detention/retention ponds if
they are adjacent to other park areas and meet usability criteria at the discretion of the
Staff and Board.
2. This may include, but not be limited to, safe access, fishing, incorporated trail's
systems, overlooks, or natural habitats. At no time shall the Parks Deparh� ent accept
said basins alone or for storm water management purposes alone
3. Should detention or retention ponds be part of the local donatuon, they shall meet the
following requirements:
a. Construction shall be in accordance with engineermg drawings approved by the
City and shall meet all applicable Parks Depsr€inef standards.
b. Changes to the plans including, but ,nQt limited to, percent of slope, grading, depth
r of top soil, location of structures or,any bfher improvements shall not be
implemented unless first approved ;n writing by the Parks Department.
c. Comply with state statute regarding distance from right-of-ways.
d. Best management practices' are encouraged, which includes the addition of rain
gardens, natural�water;;infiltration systems, meandering drainage practices, and
maintenance tracfces typical of naturalized basins.
B. Retention Bas* s(Wet Ponds)
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1 . Design:Retention ponds shall be designed to facilitate a low degree of maintenance
thrd-4gh natural plantings and reduce potential hazards for users and maintenance
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x a. No single pond shall be constructed that is smaller than two (2) acres.
b. Pond configuration
1 . Pond configuration shall be natural in appearance featuring varying slopes
running down to the shoreline. Shoreline shall undulate at varying degrees
around the pond perimeter. Shoreline areas selected for the planting of aquatic
and emerging aquatic vegetation, slope requirements shall be appropriate to
ensure healthy growth and development of the specified vegetation type.
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2. An area six feet wide and around the perimeter of the pond shall slope towards
the pond at the rate of 2 to 5%. No slope beyond the six-foot strip shall
exceed a 5 : 1 slope (20%).
3. Provisions in the plans for configuration of a pond shall allow for access for
dredging, grate maintenance, and accommodation of maintenance
considerations. The Parks Department and developer shall jointly determine
final shoreline configuration.
4. These areas are designed to a minimum depth below normal water levels of
six feet (6'). If fish are to be maintained, 25% of the pond shall b�-' minimum
depth of twelve feet (12'). These areas must have a safety shelf that is 5 ' - 10'
feet in width at a depth of two feet (2') below the normal.water elevation. The
slope to the bottom of the pond beyond the safety shelf shall be 2: 1 and the
slope up from the safety shelf to the normal water-level shall be a maximum of
3 : 1 . (Subdivision control ordinance 2004-52 )
c. Inlets
1 . All stone water inlet points must havecalculated desilting basins below
the required six foot (6)
2. Desilting basin volume shall`be 500 $3 per acre of tributary impervious
area.
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3. Developer shall provide engineering plans, estimating probable quantities
of sediment'from the watershed at five-year intervals for a 25 year period.
4. The Developer shall construct sediment basins to handle the
. aforementioned sediment.
cleaning/dredging plan shall also be included.
6. The City shall approve all engineering and installation. Existing Public
Ordinances and annexation agreements shall regulate all additional stone
=x. water design considerations and management.
d. Buffer yards/Trails
1 . In areas where a pedestrian / bicycle trail occurs between the property line
and a pond, there shall be a minimum 50' wide buffer between the
property line and the high-water level line. The 50' wide buffer will be
broken down into a minimum 20' wide area between property line and
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outside edge of the path, and a minimum 12 ' wide area between the inside
edge of path and the high-water level line.
2. In areas where there are no paths between the property line and a pond,
there shall be a minimum 30' wide buffer between the property line and
the high-water level line.
e. Aeration:
1 . Developers shall incorporate aeration systems into all retention basins that
do not incorporate a constant flow of water. The City shall approye`all
engineering and installation. Q
f. Erosion Control:
1 . Protection against erosion and water level fluctuahonsyis required.
Stabilization shall be provided through one the following means:
a. Complete establishment of peretuual"ground cover, water tolerant
grasses, or natural vegetation.to the approval of the City standards.
b. Construction of retaining walls.
c. Use of rip-rap underlain : gravel and filter fabric.
cd. The use of ri p rap and retaining walls as a sole means of shoreline
protection wi11'no the permWed.
2. Wetland Basin Planting Specifications:
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a. Soils:
1 . Hydxxc soils as classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation, or the National Technical Committee for Hydric Soils.
b. 1?lant vaterial:
v %1. Seedlings, Tubers, Rhizomes and Other Propagule Materials: Shall have at
least one viable shoot or growing point capable of initiating above ground
growth.
2. Plugs: Cubes or cylinders of soil containing crowns, stems, roots and
rhizomes with one-half inch (W ) or more diameter and depth sufficient to
contain rhizomes and the majority of the fibrous root systems. All plants
shall be well established and have a minimum shoot height of twelve
inches (12") at the time of installation (minimum one year old plants.)
Plants larger than specified may be used if approved by the City.
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3. All plugs shall be free of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) and
Cattail (Typha angustifolia) seeds, seedlings, and propagules.
4. Plants shall be of local orgin (within 200 mile radius of project site), hardy
under the climatic conditions at the project site, free from insects and
diseases, and having the appearance of health, vigor, and habit normal for
the species.
5. Substitutions of plants will not be permitted unless authorized in;writing
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1 . Plants must be planted when and where the soil is eornpletely saturated
with water where water is present. F
2. Plants shall be planted by hand carefully and fiy in place on the
spacing specified to the minimum de ,, n6cessary to anchor them in
wetland soil. ,.'
3. If submersion of plants is rcquired,ylants must be placed in meshed bags
with non-lead weights attacfilbd to uch plant and then dropped into the
water.
4. Dates for planting,-,T e Beginning and termination dates for planting shall
be as follows and sh11 not be adjusted except as approved by the City in
writing: <„
Spring:TMay 1 to June 15
August 15 to September 15
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d. Herbivore Protection:
wl . Herbivore management shall be provided to protect the plantings.
b Herbivores are defined as, but not limited to protection from geese, ducks,
muskrats, carp, and rusty crayfish.
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2. Steel posts, wood posts, box protection, or overhead protection are all
acceptable methods.
C. Detention Basins (Dry Ponds)
1 . Design: Requirements for detention basins shall satisfy design criteria asset forth in
the Grading Section of these Standards. The major consideration is the dual use of
detention and recreation. In order to facilitate review of park areas, the proposed
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outline of the detention at the one-year, 10-year, and 100-year high water line shall be
illustrated on the preliminary plan or the P.U.D. plat.
a. Basin configuration:
1 . The basin shall be natural in appearance featuring varying slopes running
down to the basin bottom. Plantings shall reflect the soil and moisture
content, which includes, but is not limited to: wet-mesic, mesic prairie,
etc. Slope requirements shall be appropriate to ensure healthy growth and
development of the specified vegetation type.
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2. The bottom slope shall be a minimum of 2% except th a, 0%slope will
be allowed directly over the underdrain pipes.
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b. Inlets:
1 . These areas are designed with a two (2) year lowflow underdrain system
so that ponding beyond the storage does x of occur and that a good stand of
grass can be maintained.
2. All incoming and outgoing condmts all have concrete flared end section
or poured in place headwall with;grates.
3. Two foot (2') inlets d be placed over the low flow pipe.
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4. The maximum w at depth below the HWI, shall be four feet (4').
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c. Buffer yards/Trais
1 . Bff r yaz s shall include natural plantings of trees, evergreens and
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2 ,In`areas where a pedestrian / bicycle trail occurs between the property line
and basin, there shall be a minimum 50' wide buffer between the property
I ine and the high-water level line. The 50' wide buffer will be broken
down into a minimum 20' wide area between property line and outside
edge of the path, and a minimum 12' wide area between the inside edge of
"" path and the high-water level line.
3. In areas where there are no paths between the property line and a basin,
there shall be a minimum 30' wide buffer between the property line and
the high-water level line.
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2. Planting Specifications
a. Soils:
1 . Topsoil shall be a loamy mixture (USDA Loam, Sandy Loam, or Silty
Loam soil) with an organic content between 5 and 10%. At least 90% must
pass the 2.00 mm (No. 10) sieve and the pH must be between 5.0 and 8.0,
from A horizon of local soil profiles. Topsoil shall be capable of
supporting the germination of vegetation. It shall not contain toxic
substances harmful to plant growth.
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2. Topsoil shall be typical of the locality of the work, friable with'g&od filth,
free from large roots, sticks, weeds, brush, subsoil, clay lumps, or stones
larger than one (1) inch in diameter or other litter a6lwaster products.
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3 . Topsoil for paved surfaces (asphalt courts, paths etc.) shall by clay soil
that meets the requirements of Secti on 204 of the Standard Specifications.
It shall be free from topsoil, organic matter (roots, tree stumps, etc.), rocks
larger than three inches in size, and liu °ld ng debris.
b. Plant Material:
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1 . Seed quantifies indicated pelt acre shall be the amounts of pure, live seed {, _
per acre for each s eefes list d. Pure live seed shall be defined as the
sproutable seed ova speel ed variety and calculated as the produce of the
viable germination tunes the purity. The seed (pounds per acre) are
designed to yield specific amounts of pure, live seed per acre based on the
pure, live se6' percent values listed in Table II of Article 1081 .04 of the
"Stan_d'ard' Specifications." Seed which, according to tests, has actual pure
live`seedy`ield less than the intended yield; will have the specified quantity
;adlustc to meet the intended pure, live seed yields.
2 :AIl seed shall be guaranteed by the vendor to be true to name and variety.
3 Whenever a particular orgin is specified, all seed furnished shall be
guaranteed to be from that orgin. The contractor shall provide the
prairie/wetland/forb seed mix showing the percentage by mass (weight) of
each of the kinds of seed.
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3. All prairie/wetland/forb seed shall have the proper stratification and/or
scarification to break dormancy for the appropriate planting season.
4. Legumes: Inoculate all legumes with the proper rhizobia and rate at the
appropriate time prior to planting.
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( 5. Seed Mix: The seed mix for the prairie/wetland seed and forbs shall be as
shown on the plans or as attached to these specifications.
c. Seeding Time:
1 . Prior to seeding, the ground surface shall be smooth, dry, friable and of
uniformly fine textures.
2. No seed shall be sown during high winds or wet conditions.
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3. All prairie grass seeding shall be done with a drill-type seeder, Thee
optimum depth for seeding shall be '/a inch.
4. All forb seed shall be mechanically or hand broadca$ Forb seed shall not
be incorporated into the soil, or otherwise burie5l, b'ut;shall be rolled to
ensure good soil/seed contact.
5. Broadcasting seed, mechanically or by hand' will only be allowed in
inaccessible areas. The seed shall be covered with a thin layer of topsoil
and rolled to place seed in contaetwith the soil. The optimum depth is
inch.
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6. No hydraulic seeding (by seeding) is allowed.
7. Dates for praine/wwtland seeding: The beginning and termination dates for
placing seed shall betas follows and shall not be adjusted except as
approved by the`City in writing:
Spring: May 1 to July 1
Fall: September 15 to October 1
8 All seeding requires erosion control blanket. See point G for specifications.
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D. Maintenance After the initial naturalized area seeding work is completed and all initial
work has been completed satisfactorily according to the specifications, the following
establishment and maintenance work shall be performed by the Contractor for a period of
"three (3) years or until 90% of the plant material is established as outlined in the contract.
The three year establishment and maintenance period shall start the following growing
season after all the initial seeding/maintenance work is completed as specified and
approved by the City. For initial spring seeding completed by July I'`, the maintenance
period shall start September 151. For fall seeding completed by October 15`, the
maintenance period shall start May I'`.
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1 . Maintenance, including watering, mowing, herbicide application, and burning will be �.
required to assist the native vegetation in growth and reduce the competition of weeds
until all plant material has established and matured and been accepted by the owner.
a. First Year
1 . Inspection
a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas June 1 , June 15,
June 30, and not more than every 30 days thereafter during the first
growing season following completion of the seeding and report
findings to the City.
2. Evaluation:
a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the 'following
performance criteria by the end of the first growingsea"son following
seed installation: 95% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas
larger than 100 square feet with less than'75% cover, seedlings of a
minimum of two planted grass species found; `and seedlings of a
minimum of three planted wildflower species found.
3. Weed Control
a. Review the site and treat q11 noxious weeds with a herbicide by a
"wicking application",and liand'wceding as appropriate once per
month from May through"September. (Herbicide by spray application
will not be allowe ecause of overspray and the drifting down of
herbicide kilhn��ho plant material below the weeds.)
b. When the vegetation reaches the height of twelve inches (12"), the
Contractor shall mow it to a height of six inches (6"). No more than
two mowing per season is necessary. (Mowing the site helps to control
weeds=and allows prairie/wetland plants to compete.)
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4. Species Enrichment
a, Overseed or re-plant thin, bare, or weedy areas with the appropriate
seed mix or plant materials per dates as specified.
u "b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional).
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1 . Inspection
a. Contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas once a month
from May through October during the second growing season and
report findings to City.
2. Evaluation
a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following �•
performance criteria by June 30 of the second growing season
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following seed installation: 95% overall aerial vegetative cover with
no areas larger than 100 square feet with less than 75% cover,
seedlings of at least 25% of all seed species found. These performance
criteria will be maintained throughout the second growing season.
3. Controlled Burn
a. Prepare and obtain a controlled burn permit from the IEPA in January.
b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. (Burning is necessary to
reduce the non-native weeds while promoting the desired mesic/wet-
mesic species.) Weather conditions may necessitate schedule °changes.
Such changes shall require City approval.
G. Review site and mow areas that did not bum.
d. Mowing in lieu of burning: If there is not enough "fuel'.' to have a
successful controlled burn, mowing as specified'in ,Section
3 .08,D.,l .,b. shall be performed in lieu ofburnmg. '
4. Species Enrichment fret`"
a. Overseed thin, bare, or weedy area ser`speding dates as specified.
b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater 1 act (optional).
3. Weed Control '
a. Review the site and t eat"°dll noxious weeds with a herbicide by a
"wicking applicahon'y anand weeding as appropriate once per
month from Ma . ough? September. (Herbicide by spray application
will not be allowed )
b. When the mesiclWet-mesic vegetation reaches the height of twenty-
four (24") xriches, the Contractor shall mow it to a height of twelve
(12" inches. Only one mowing per year is necessary.
c. Third Year
1 . InspectinFr�
A� contractor shall inspect planting and/or seeding areas once a month
from May throu g h October during the third growing season and report
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findings to City.
pe 2. Evaluation
a. Planting and/or seeding areas will meet or exceed the following
performance criteria by June 30 of the third growing season following
seed installation: 99% overall aerial vegetative cover with no areas
larger than 100 square feet with less than 90% cover, seedlings of at
least 50% of all seed species found. These performance criteria will be
maintained throughout the third growing season.
3. Controlled Burn
a. Prepare and obtain a controlled burn permit from the IEPA in January.
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b. Conduct controlled burn in early spring. Weather conditions may
necessitate schedule changes. Such changes shall require City
approval.
c. Review site and mow areas that did not burn.
4. Species Enrichment
a. Overseed thin, bare or weedy areas per seeding dates as specified.
b. Plant herbaceous plugs for greater impact (optional).
5. Weed Control
a. Review the site and treat all noxious weeds with a herbieide'by a
"wicking application" and hand weeding as appropri ite once per
month from May through September. (Herbicide by spray application
will not be allowed.)
b. When the mesie/wet-mesic vegetation reaches Y1e:.tieight of twenty-
four (24") inches, the Contractor shall rnbw t to a height of twelve
(12") inches. Only one mowing per year.is necessary.
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a. Acceptance of the work will be deterlmned through a naturalized basin report
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submission to the City that has beemrevic ca and approved. The percentage of
specied planted with area presenand apparent as live plants must meet IDNR �.
and USACOE standards.
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b. If the performance stand ardds rya`re not met, the contractor shall reseed, replant, and
remulch as specified heYeiri all unacceptable areas to the satisfaction of the City.
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E. Inlet and grate design
1 . All grates -to i drainage inlets shall be bicycle safe and accessible per the ADA when
placed in`Walkways or drives.
2. All trish covers for storm inlets shall have a maximum opening of 3.5" square to
prevent head entrapment. All grates on drain culverts and pipe inlets and outlets shall
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be bolted in p lace.
F. Turf Grass
1 . Developers shall install turf grass in agreement with the Parks Department. This
work shall occur after the placement of all topsoil, fine grading, and installation of
sidewalks, pathways, and plant material.
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2. All park access points of 100 ft. width or less shall be sodded. Sodding procedures
shall be in compliance with all Parks Department regulations regarding sodding and
watering practices.
3. The seed shall be a premixed Bluegrass / Ryegrass mixture approved by the Parks
Department. The mixture shall be by weight a 70% mixture of 3 Kentucky
Bluegrasses (equal percentages) and a 30% mixture of 3 perennial Ryegrasses (equal
percentages). The mixture shall be sown at the rate of 220 lbs. per acre. All seed
shall be certified 98% purity and 80% germination. y,
4. Prior to seeding, all lawn areas shall be fertilized with an approved starter fertilizer at
an approved rate. The fertilizer shall be cultivated into the top three anches of the
topsoil.
5. The seeding season in the spring shall be:
Spring: April 1 to May 15
Fall: August 15 to October 1 "` x
6. The developer shall reseed all areas that dognotgerrriinate and repair all eroded areas
and reseed them until 90% germination has taken place. All other aspects of
( maintenance will be done by the Parks 0- ent after the property is accepted.
G. Mulchingr `
1 . Erosion Control Blanket All seeded areas less than 3 : 1 slope shall be mulched within
twenty four (24) hours of seeding.
a. Seeding areas designated to receive erosion control blanket shall be
covered with biodegradable seed blanket as specified.
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b All seeded areas of slopes steeper than 4: 1 , the bottom of swales and
around drainage structures, should be covered with erosion control blanket
;-the same day as seeded.
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C. The blanket shall be laid out flat, evenly and smoothly, without stretching
the material. The blankets shall be placed to that the netting is on the top
1h and the fibers are in contact with the soil.
d. For placement in ditches, the blankets shall be applied in the direction of
the flow of the water and butted snugly against each other.
e. All blankets shall be stapled in place, using four (4) staples across the
upstream end at the start of each roll and placing staples on four foot (4')
centers along each side. A common row of staples shall be used along
seams of adjoining blankets. All seams shall overlay at least two inches
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(2"). On slopes, the blankets shall be applied either horizontally or
vertically to the contour and stapled in place similar to ditch applications
except that the staple space interval shall be six feet (6').
2. Seeding: areas incorporating an annual temporary mix to prevent erosion until
permenant seeding is completed, does not require mulching.
3. Turfgrass seeding areas shall be mulched in accordance with the ` Standard
Specifications'. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all water for the work.
4. All seeded areas less than 4: 1 slope should be mulched within twenty-four(24) hours
of seeding using straw with tackifier. A
Straw — Rate: 2 tons (40001bs.) per acre
Mulch binder for straw — 401bs. per acre ,
H. Greenways / Wetlands / F000dplain areas: For areas of natural habitat re-establishment or
enhancement, the Developer shall submit complete 1 tallatios3 and maintenance plans to
the City prior to acceptance of the development plat' < ;n
I. Conservation and Protected Areas: For areas toY�e dedicated, an environmental study
including a topographic map shall be completes b the dev eloper identifying the
endangered and protected areas, summary of floristic quality, wetland, and floodplain
maps and inventory of wildlife, vegetation;=and habitats. Watershed areas shall be
identified with recommendations forriianagement. All studies shall be completed prior
to the land dedication. Developer ghadll comply with the Wetland Ordinance.
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SECTION 6: NATURAL AREAS
A. General: It is not the practice or desire of the Parks Department to accept any natural area,
including, but not limited to woodlands, greenways, or conservation areas, as part of a
park. Any variance from this practice must be approved by Staff and Park Board. In cases
where existing trees and shrubbery are present on the site, deadwood and undesirable
trees or thinning of dense growth shall be removed. This may include branches or entire
trees and shrubs. All stumps shall be ground to 12 inches below grade, backfilled and
restored in accordance with grading and seeding requirements.
1 . Special consideration may be given for acceptance of natural areas if they aze adjacent
to other park areas, include threatened or endangered plants, specimen trees'species,
wildlife habitat, create a vital link in the parks master plans, and mee pability
criteria at the discretion of the Staff and Board.
2. This may include, but not be limited to, safe access, mcorpoxated trail systems,
overlooks, or natural habitats. 8u "?
3. Woodlands: should woodlands be part of the looafonation, they shall meet the
following requirements: �
/ a. A tree survey, as outlined in the I an5lscape Ordinance, shall be completed and
l , submitted. This shall include the site topography and future development plans.
b. Best management practices must be followed, which includes minimizing site
disturbance during constructaoii of the surrounding area.
c. Common chemicals used in forest land management are generally pesticides
(insecticides;•her`bcides, and fungicides) and fertilizer. These chemicals are used
to control pest`s 7"Abficl uding insects, diseases, and unwanted vegetation - and to
enhance fee growth.
d. Chan ges to the plans including, but not limited to, percent of slope, grading, depth
of to, soil, location of structures or any other improvements shall not be
�tnpiemented unless first approved in writing by the Parks Department.
e. Outflow from subsurface drains must not be allowed to pass through the riparian
forest in pipes or file thus circumventing the treatment processes.
f. Outflow is not allowed to be directly piped into riparian forests. Backyards shall
slope to the side of the lot and drain into an inlet, or follow a swale to the street.
Turfgrass runoff shall not directly infiltrate the woodland.
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g. It can be expected that the developer will assume responsibility to bring the
woodland to park standards, which includes, but is not limited to, the following
items:
1 . Clear understory trees
2. Remove dead or decaying material
3. Remove hanging tree limbs
4. Clear vines from trees
5. Clear underbrush
6. Clear invasive species and noxious weeds
7. Perform a prescribed bum (by certified contractor) x'
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B. Management Practices: If the natural area is to be conveyed to the Parks Department or
Homeowner's Association, the following methods/practices must'be-followed to manage
the natural area:
1 . Best Management Plan (BMP) this shall include, but is ngt hinited to minimizing site
disturbance, providing tree protection, installing hilt fence,`etc. These details and
specifications must be included with the land scapo:plari submittal.
2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) uses ,ti- combination of manual, mechanical,
biological, chemical and preventative techniques to minimize the impact of insects,
diseases, and unwanted vegetation. t
3. Streamside management zones ( MZs) are land and vegetation areas next to lakes and
streams where management practices arc modified to protect water quality, fish, and
other aquatic resources These-areas are complex ecosystems that provide food,
habitat and movement corridors for both water and land communities. Also, because
these areas are next to water, SMZs help minimize nonpoint source pollution to
surface waters ,
C. Development standards: City staff will evaluate the condition of the natural area to be
dedicated A" epoft will outline the items the developer is responsible for completing
prior to conveyance. The report shall include, but is not limited to, the follwing items:
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( SECTION 7: PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
A. Existing Vegetation
1 . Existing Vegetation
a. Existing vegetation including, but not limited to, trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials,
groundcovers and wildflowers shall be protected during the construction process
if determined by the Parks Department to be preserved.
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b. Development plans shall include methods of protecting such vegetation ng the
developer's construction process.
B. New Landscaping
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1 . Planting Standards
a. All landscape material shall meet the standards,of fhe Amencan Standard for
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Nursery Stock" (ANSI Z60. 1-2004) of the zcriean Standard of Nurserymen.
b. All plant material must be grown in Northern 'or Central Illinois.
c. The limits for the source of plant material shall be zones 5a and 5b in Northern
Illinois only. Plant hardines zones shall be as designated in the current
Miscellaneous Pulicatio '8 F4 Ag 'culturalResearch Service USDA. All
Illinois counties located n ' zone 5a shall be considered apart of sub-zone 5b.
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c. The plants and material shall be inspected by the Parks Department at the nursery
and project site ifttheyso desire. The Parks Department reserves the right to tag
material pnoH digging.
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d. Trees planted n parks shall be a minimum size o£
Slab E:::...........................................................2 ''/z" caliper BB
ORNt1MENTAL .............................................. .2 'h" caliper BB (single stem)
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............................W BB (multi-stem)
EVERGREEN ...................................................6' BB
Plants marked `BB" are to be balled and burlapped, and shall be dug with a
sufficient quantity of earth take equally on all sides and bottoms of the paints to
include thedepth of the roots according to species. The balls shall be prepared in a
workmanlike manner and firmly bound.
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2. Backfill mixtures
a. Backfill may be excavated topsoil. The backfill shall, at the time of planting, be
in a loose, friable condition.
b. Backfill mixture for Deciduous Trees, Shrubs, and Evergreen Plants: Mixture for
backfilling plant holes of all deciduous trees, shrubs, and evergreen plant material
shall consist of approved topsoil as needed to match the level of existing grade.
c. Backfill mixture for Broadleaved Evergreens: Mixture for broadleaved evergreens
shall consist of one half (1/2) volume topsoil mixed with one half (1/2)'Vo ume
uncompressed sphagnum peat moss or one third (1/3) volume topsoil, one third
(1/3) volume sphagnum peat moss and one third (1/3) volume coarse sand pH 6.5
or lower.
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d. Mixture for Groundcovers, Perennials, Annuals, etc beds for groundcovers,
perennials, annuals, etc., shall consist of one half (1!2}=volume topsoil, one fourth
(1/4) volume peat moss and one fourth (1/4) vb]ume mushro0 compost
(composted manure). Beds shall be cultivated"lo, a depth of six (6") inches and be
raked smooth during the process of plant installa' on.
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a. Regardless of calendar dater=trees must be dormant at the time they arrive at the
site of the work or storageIN I frees are dug in-season, they must be properly
watered and sheltered ijptile time of planting.
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1 . Spring Planting `$1 his work shall be performed from the time the soil can be
worked unfit tle plan, under field conditions, is not dormant. Evergreen
PI anting shallferminate on May 15, perennial planting shall terminate on May
15.e ' a3
4C.Tali Planting: This work shall be performed from the time the plant becomes
dormant until the ground cannot be satisfactorily worked except that evergreen
„ planting shall be performed between September 1 and October 31 and
y .F perennial planting shall be between August 15 and September 15.
b. Excauatlon of Plant Holes
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1 . The sides of all plant holes shall be angled at approximately 45 degrees. All
plant holes shall be dug in such a manner that the inside surfaces of the hole
shall be in a loose friable condition prior to planting. Glazed or compacted
sides will not be permitted.
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( 2. The equipment used to dig the plant holes must be approved by the Parks
Department.
3. Plant holes shall be twice the diameter of the root ball. The root ball shall set
on compacted, undisturbed earth.
4. On slopes, the depth of excavation will be measured at the center of the hole.
c. Planting Procedures
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1 . All plants shall be placed in a plumb position and set at the samo depth"as they
grew in the nursery field. Backfill shall be placed around th&roots3 stem.
2. Tamping or watering shall accompany the backfilling operation to eliminate
air pockets. Set the base of the tree trunk two inchesabove7the surrounding
soil.
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4. Planting Operation
a. Plants shall be set in the center of the holes, dumb and straight at such a level that
after settlement, the crown of the ballwxll be slightly above finished grade.
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1 . All balled and burlapped plants shall have the twine or ropes removed that
secures the burlap to the trunk f the plant.
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2. All wire baskets around'the ball of the tree shall be cut away from the top one
half of the ball.
3 . The top L/ ofgburl ap shall be removed from the balls after setting the plant in
the hole
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4 Coritamer grown plants shall have the container removed with care as to not
'�je soil f
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If the root system is "pot
5. A circular water saucer shall be constructed around each individual plant with
the soil.
5. Watering
a. A thorough watering of trees, with a method approved by the Parks Department
shall follow the backfilling operation. This watering shall completely saturate the
backfill and be performed during the same day of planting. After the ground
settles, as a result of the watering, additional backfill shall be placed to match the
level of the finished grade.
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b. Approved watering equipment shall be at the site of the work and in operational
condition prior to starting the planting operation.
6. Mulching/Wrapping
a. Immediately after watering, plants shall be mulched. A layer of wood chips shall
be used to cover the circular water saucer to a depth of four (4) inches when
settled.
b. All mulching shall be kept in a minimum of 6" from the trunk of all trees and
shrubs. s`
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c. Immediately after planting, trunks of all deciduous trees shall be wrapped spirally
from the ground to the lowest major branch (after pruning) overlapping the wrap
at least one third (1/3) of its width. Trees shall not remain wrapped during the
summer months. e
7. Pruning Procedures
a. Qualified personnel, experienced in horticultural practices and operations, shall
perform all pruning. The method andlocation ofpruning and the percentage of 41
growth to be removed shall meet the approval of the Parks Department. All
pruning shall be done with sharp tools in accordance with the best horticultural
practices.
b. The ends of all broken and 3amaged roots of `/< inch or larger shall be pruned with
a clean cut, removirigonly the injured portion. All broken branches, stubs, and
improper cuts of fprmer pruning shall be removed.
c. Pruning shall consist of thinning the twigs or branches as dictated by the habit of
growth and tFie various types of the trees to be pruned, and as directed by the
Parks Department. The leader and terminal buds shall not be cut unless directed
by the owner.
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d .,, Evergreens: Evergreens shall not be pruned except to remove broken branches.
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( SECTION 8: PATHWAYS AND TRAILS
A. Where pathways are required, they shall conform to the following the latest edition of the
"Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction" of the Illinois Department of
Transportation and all revisions thereto, herein called the "Standards Specifications."
1 . Materials
a. Paths are to be constructed of the following material: concrete, bituminous
asphalt, or limestone screenings. The material used at the specific locahonwill be
determined by the Parks Department. \
1 . Concrete: 5" thick layer of concrete on a 2" aggregate basecourse
2. Asphalt: Bituminous concrete surface shall be a 8' .)lick CA-6 aggregate
base course, and a 2" thick bituminous concrete surfdc& course.
3. Limestone screenings: 6" thich aggregate base epurse and a 2" thick
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�cp a. Concrete: five feet (5 ')
b. Limestone: six feet
c. Asphalt path: ten feet (10')
b. For public/private paths,, considered a private path through a development that is
accessible by the public, the Parks Department can grant a variance for an 8' wide
aspahlt path. ....
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c. The mixumum radii on turns and curves for the asphalt path must support a pickup
truck kyitt 'riitleaving the pavement.
d. All public trails must be designed to meet the AASHTO standards.
e To'meet accessibility standards, pathways may not have longitudinal slopes
greater than 5% or cross slopes greater than 2% unless there is a secondary access
route that provides access to the area or facility. A grade of 5% should not be
longer than 800 feet.
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SECTION 9: PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS :
A. Should the Developer desire to install a playground or other park improvements on
behalf of the City, with the City's approval, the City shall approve all plans and
construction methods to be used, including, but not limited to, equipment, materials,
grading, and drainage.
B. Playgrounds shall be designed with accessible curbing, concrete retaining curb, and
surfacing as shown on the following details.
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C Until acceptance & t Park Board, the Developer shall maintain any park
improvements & a safe and clean condition, including inspections for dangerous
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objects, vand G and wear and e«
t Maintenance: The developer shall maintain the park until all improvements
and requirements specified athis document _ com�! & turf wfully
established, and the United City J Yorkville formally accepts the site.
Maintenance Jthe park site shall include w following mm the conveyance
process Q fully complete:
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SECTION 10: DEVELOPER OBLIGATIONS
The following items are regulations and requirements of all developer improved park land until
conveyed to the City.
A. General Notes
1 . All rubbish and debris including, but not limited to, old tires, construction
material, fencing, tree houses, trash, and other material not desired by the Parks
Department, shall be removed from the site.
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2. The City shall not be held liable for any damages that may occpron such a park
site, and shall be held free and harmless from any and all claims that may be
submitted. Upon formal acceptance of the park site improveinents'by the Parks
Department, the Parks Department will assume maintenan p-pf the park site.
3. All storm water structures shall include proper grates aniY"covers to protect the
public and shall be maintained free of debri s tos ensure unrestricted flow of storm
water runoff. '
B. Turf Notes
1 . Turf shall be mowed at regular intervals and shall not exceed 4.5 inches in height.
2. Areas of erosion, include buY it at limited to swales, slopes and around storm
structures shall be repaire d restored in accordance with grading and seeding
requirements. All areas vithin 10 feet of on-site structures shall be sodded rather
than seeded for erosion control purposes. Full establishment of turf is required
before acceptance
3. In cases where existing trees and shrubbery are present on the site, deadwood and
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undesirable Bees or thimring of dense growth shall be removed. This may include
branches nor entire trees and shrubs. All stumps shall be ground to 12 inches below
grade; backfilled and restored in accordance with grading and seeding
requirements.
4. Fully established turf is defined as ninety percent (90%) free of weeds and bare
spots, vigorously growing, and containing a well established root system with
multiple blades per plant.
C. Planting Notes
1 . Maintenance shall begin immediately after the planting is completed and shall
continue until final inspection and acceptance. Maintenance of new plantings
shall consist of weeding, watering, mulching, spraying, resetting plants to proper
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grades or upright position, repair of water saucers or other work that is necessary
to maintain the health and satisfactory appearance of the plantings.
2. Watering: Additional watering, up to 50 gallons per tree, shall be performed at
least once within every thirty (30) days during the months of May through
October. The schedule for watering within the thirty (30) day increment will be
determined by the Parks Department. Should excessive moisture conditions
prevail, the owner may delete any or all of the additional watering cycles or any
part of said cycles. The contractor shall not be relieved in any way frarmthe
responsibility for unsatisfactory plants due to the amount of supplemental:.
watering.
3. Weeding: Weeds and grass growth shall be removed from within' c earthen
saucer of individual trees and from the area within the peri pfiery. of the mulched
plant beds. This weeding shall be performed at least once during the months of
May through October. The Parks Department will determine the weeding
schedule. The contractor shall not be relieved from the responsibility
for unsatisfactory plants due to the extent of weeding.
4. The contractor shall guarantee all plant material for a period of one (1) year from
the date the plants are accepted by the Park Board.
5. All plant material, which dies wehiri'thirty (30) days after being planted, shall be
replaced immediately and be considered as part of the original planting and
subject to the guaranteerpnod`:of one (1) year. Should the plant not be installed
until a later date, the ga araritee"pe 'od shall take effect from the date of planting.
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APPENDICES
Yorkville Land Cash Donation Ordinance
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Yorkville Park Board
FROM: Dave Mogle (JOANI), Director of Parks and Recreation
RE: New Business
DATE: July 22, 2007
SCHOLARSHIP POLICY REVIEW FOR SPECIAL RECREATION PROGRAMS
Staff is proposing minor revisions to the Reimbursement Guidelines for special recreation
programs and services. Materials include both the current policy and proposed revisions
highlighted in yellow. Staff is recommending approval of the revisions following discussion and
adjustments made by the park board.
PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY PROPOSAL
At the park board retreat in 2006, we discussed creating a strategy concerning the pursuit of
unique partnerships that would benefit the residents of Yorkville by a sharing of resources
resulting in opportunities that may not be possible for parks and recreation to undertake on its
own. A proposed strategy will be distributed and discussed with direction sought from the park
board.
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Policy for requesting a reimbursement for
Non-resident portion of the Special Recreation Services
The policy is intended to include participants/families 'members. with a
disability who are residents of the United City of Yorkville; and desire
specialized assistance or services because of the disability; and it is
determined that Yorkville Park and Recreation cannot provide a similar
type of program or the appropriate accommodations. ; and requesting
reimbursement for all/portion of the non-resident portion of the special
recreation services .
All the funds for reimbursements are allocated each year based on the
fiscal budget, and the amount available may fluctuate based on . the
amounts received. Reimbursements are only available for residents of
the' United City of Yorkville. (There may be some arrangements . with
other community partners or special programs funded through grants,
which includes participants outside .the United City of Yorkville, call - in
advance to inquire about the arrangement of the programs you are
interested in).
The -UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
awards 'reimbursements to participants/families who have a disability;
and when the Yorkville Park and Recreation Department does not offer a
similar type of program ; or it is determined that they can not provide the
appropriate accommodations . All requests - for reimbursement- must be
obtained PRIOR to signing up for the desired services or programs'-
GENERAL GUIDELINES
A: request is made per season for a maximum of 2 programs, and for
only the non-resident portion of the fees. All program fees nrust be paid
by the resident. The following programs and services are excluded from
any reimbursement (excluding preschool program, travel trips, vacation
type trips, contractual camps or overnight weekend trips).
. For all requests, staff may require additional information to support the
request before an approval is made.
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UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE —' `
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Policy for requesting a reimbursement for
Non-resident portion of the Special Recreation Services
The policy is intended to include participants/familyx members with a
disability who are residents of the United City of Yorkville ; and desire
specialized assistance or services WN because
of the disability; and it is determined that Yorkville Park and Recreation
can not provide a similar type of program or the appropriate
accommodations . ; and requesting reimbursement for all/portion of the
non-resident portion of the special recreation services .
All the funds for reimbursements are allocated each year based on the
fiscal budget, and the amount available may fluctuate based on the
amounts received . Reimbursements are only available for residents of
the United City of Yorkville . (There may be some arrangements with
other community partners or special programs funded through grants ,
which includes participants outside the United City of Yorkville .
Part�cpans-shall call in advance to inquire about the arrangement of the
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The UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
awards reimbursements to part icipants/ft arir} `s r►ismber who have a
disability; and when the Yorkville Park and Recreation Department does
not offer a similar type of program ; or it is determined that they can not
provide the appropriate accommodations . All requests for
reimbursement must be obtained PRIOR to signing up for the desired
services or programs .
GENERAL GUIDELINES
A request is made per season for a maximum of 2 programs , and for
only the non - resident portion of the fees All program fees must be paid
by the resident Re,lmburements shall be grade follo�vingY the sub;lnittal
of a recut corrf� rm � r g 3 reg � stratloh fo program car service
Reim bursgments°are panel ;out after the completic5n aka piograrr�
The following programs and services are excluded from any
reimbursement (excluding preschool program, travel trips, vacation type
trips, contractual camps or overnight weekend trips).
For all requests , staff may require additional information to support the
request before an approval is made .
7/26/07
MEMORANDUM
TO: Yorkville Park Board
FROM: Dave M gle Director of Parks and Recreation
RE: Director's Report
DATE: July 26, 2007
HOOVER REPORT
An update on the Hoover agreement will be given. Since speaking about this issue on the
12t', Jason from the Forest Preserve has been out of town. I will also have the
opportunity to speak to the Mayor prior to Thursday's meeting. These are two key
contacts that will result in further information.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
We will need an executive session to review executive session minutes from the past year
and to discuss the acquisition of property.
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