Brunka said the city wants to develop a public park with the acreage that would include a parking lot and paved multi-use trail to access the public park along Ohio 63 in conjunction with the proposed Parkside development.
He said the grant request represents 94% of the total project cost. The matching funds required by the grant are being supported by the property owner’s donated value on the purchase price compared to the appraised value, as well as a $154,3280 local contribution. Brunka said the local contribution could be supported through a combination of park impact fees and general fund revenue.
The Doyle – Hughes development team has initiated plans for the Parkside development of 270 acres off of Ohio 63 west of the city. The mixed use development will include single family homes, town homes, assisted living and senior housing, multi-family, retail, and office uses.
The 57-acre public park will be a key component of the development plan and would help Lebanon to provide a park in area of the city. The city purchased the property from the developer and the NRAC grant would be used to develop a trail through the property which ultimately will connect to downtown Lebanon.
The bike trail extension through this property is consistent with the recommendations of the Lebanon Turtlecreek Twp. Trails Initiative Plan, which recommends connecting Downtown Lebanon to Union Village, Armco Park, and other locations within Warren County through this property.
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