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Home My WebLink About5.1 Skateboard ParkCITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: January 9, 1990 SUBJECT Skateboard Park EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter to Residents RECOMMENDATION 1. Receive Staff Presentation 2. Receive Public Comment 3. Direct Staff to Pursue Development of a Skateboard Park at Dougherty Hills Park; OR 4. Identify an Alternate Location for Further Study FINANCIAL STATEMENT : Not Yet Determined DESCRIPTION At the City Council meeting of October 10, 1989, the City Council considered the recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission that the City pursue the development of a skateboard park at the Dougherty Hills Park location. The City Council authorized the Commission to hold neighborhood hearings in the vicinity of the Dougherty Hills Park to solicit comments from the neighboring property owners. The City Council also indicated that should the Dougherty Hills Park location be undesirable, the Commission was authorized to work at identifying other potential locations for such a facility within the City. Attached in Exhibit A is a copy of correspondence sent to the property owners in the vicinity of Dougherty Hills Park. Additional correspondence was also sent to those persons who have indicated an interest at previous meetings in development of a skateboard park. By way of history, the Commission was approached by a group of Dublin residents to study possible construction of a skateboard park. As a result of this request, staff was directed to obtain additional information on skateboard parks with regards to liability exposure, probable costs for construction, and possible locations. The Commission studied these issues and recommended that the City Council pursue development of a skateboard park. The City does not currently have funds budgeted for construction of a skateboard park. It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission take the following action: 1. Receive Staff Presentation 2. Receive Public Comments 3. Direct Staff to Pursue Development of a Skateboard Park at Dougherty Hills Park; OR 4. Identify an Alternate Location for Further Study ITEM NO. i7 • l Copies to: AS CITY OF DUBLIN PO. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568 • City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 January 4, 1990 Dear Resident: At the next regular meeting of the Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, the Commission will hold a public meeting to solicit input on the proposed development of a skateboard park on approximately two acres of the 90 acre Dougherty Hills Park. As you live in the vicinity of the park, you are encouraged to attend this meeting to provide input. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 1990 at 7:30p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. For your information, Dougherty Hills Parks is located on the ridgeline between Stagecoach Road and Dougherty Road, bordered by the County line on the North and Amador Valley Boulevard on the South. The suggested location for the skateboard park is at the south end of the park adjacent to Amador Valley Boulevard. Should you have any questions prior to the scheduled meeting please contact me at 833-6645. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send me your comments in writing. Sincerely, '4M 11f � Diane Lowart Director of Recreation cc: Park & Recreation Commission Administration (415) 833-6650 • City Council (415) 833-6605 • Finance (415) 833-6640 • Building Inspection (415) 833-6620 Code Enforcement (415) 833-6620 • Engineering (415) 833-6630 • Planning (415) 833-6610 Police (415) 833-6670 • Public Works (415) 833-6630 • Recreation (415) 833-6645 CITY OF DUBLIN P.O. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568 & City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 January 4, 1990 Dear Resident: At the next regular meeting of the Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, the Commission will hold a public meeting to solicit input on the proposed development of a skateboard park on approximately two acres of the 90 acre Dougherty Hills Park. As you have shown interest in a skateboard park at previous meetings, you are encouraged to attend this meeting to provide input. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 1990 at 7:30p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. For your information, Dougherty Hills Parks is located on the ridgeline between Stagecoach Road and Dougherty Road, bordered by the County line on the North and Amador Valley Boulevard on the South. The suggested location for the skateboard park is at the south end of the park adjacent to Amador Valley Boulevard. Should you have any questions prior to the scheduled meeting please contact me at 833-6645. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send me your comments in writing. Sincerely, �i" AJ at'Y Diane Lowart Director of Recreation cc: Park & Recreation Commission Administration (415) 833-6650 • City Council (415) 833-6605 • Finance (415) 833-6640 • Building Inspection (415) 833-6620 Code Enforcement (415) 833-6620 • Engineering (415) 833-6630 • Planning (415) 833-6610 Police (415) 833-6670 • Public Works (415) 833-6630 • Recreation (415) 833-6645 CITY OF DUBLIN MEMORANDUM TO Park & Recreation Commission FROM Recreation Director SUBJECT Skateboard Park DATE January 9, 1990 Staff sent correspondence to residents bordering Dougherty Hills Park to solicit input on the proposed skateboard park. Attached are letters of protest received from property owners. Additionally below you will find comments taken over the phone from property owners who cannot be in attendance at tonights meeting. Darlene Bettencourt, 7872 Shady Creek Road. Against skateboard park at this location; was told that park development would be limited to trails and passive uses. Concerned with traffic. Mrs. Gobbi, 7945 Shady Creek Road. Against skateboard park at this _location; concerned with parking and appearance. Would like to see park in "natural" form. Mrs. Gagnon, 7824 Shady Creek Road. Against skateboard park at this location. Concerned with traffic, loitering and was told park would be open space. Why not use a school? Carol Trent, 7404 Quartz Circle. Extremely unhappy about possible skateboard park. Was told property would be developed as natural ridgeline park. Patricia Bias, 7442 Oxford Circle. Against skateboard park. .TAH— —5+0 Ti_IE ]. 2 - _ F' . 0 1 JL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 59" to PIaGr Court, $ully 200, Carlsbad, Callfomia 92008 Telephonb (619) 431-9844 FAX (619) 431.9327 Date:,,_.— Time :e Re; _Lt _�. From;_�e Srandgard Rhone# :__0 I9) 431-9844 ' 2,1--,9327 _ FAX#2 WE ARE TRANSMITTING _ i Xncluc3Ang this Curer Sheet.) PAGES. IF Y T _-RECEIVE ,ALL Q LTl�)JTPAG ,PLEAS ' CALLA A SQQN �S �,IBL,E. 11 REMARKS: : V_w m �� a '�--P L_j 71_IE 1 2 1r. P _ 0 JL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY $966 la RIocQ Coud, Sulfa 200, Corlsl�od, Calltarnio 92006 Telephone (619) 431.98" FAX (619) 431-9327 january 9, 1990 Diane Lowart Director of Recreation City of Dublin 100 civic Plaza Dublin, California 94568 Re, Proposed Development/Skateboard 'Park —Dougherty dills Park Dear Ms. Lowart, As We discussed, JL Construction Company strongly protests the potential location of a skateboard park adjacent to a residential area. Our dove:lopment company is currently building an upscale 206 unit multi -family project near the intersection of stagecoach Road and Amador Valley Boulevard. We feel that this type of recreational use is entirely inconsistent with the surrounding residentially zoned properties. A skateboard park built at this location would be extremely noisy and disruptive to the neighborhood. It wouid also cause traffics congestion and possible loitering in the nearby vicinity. Although it is important to provide adegudte parks and recreational facilities for the Cit.y's 'teenagers to enjoy, this specific use is inappropriate at this location. Therefore, JL Construction oppposes the development of al skateboard) park at Dougherty Hills Turk. I received the public hearing notice yesterday, January 8, 19901 by mail, only one day before the scheduled Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. I am not able to attend tonight's meeting because of a scheduling conflict. however, if the skateboard ark proinnt is presented to the City Council, JL Const.rucCon Company Will. continue to protest. L sincerely, is>~ Str ndgaax•d vice President of Development Ms. Diane Lowart January 8, 1989 City of Dublin P.O.Box 2340 Dublin, California 94568 Dear Ms. Lowart, am writing in regard to the proposed skateboard park on the south end of the Doughtery Hills Park at Stagecoach and Amador Valley Blvd. am not in favor of putting a skateboard park in that area, it already has high traffic, the area is rather small, pedestrian/vehicular accidents would occur, and if parking was provided, the area to skateboard is further reduced. My husband and I purchased our Dublin Estates home with the understanding that the 90 acres of ridgeland ajoining the development would be left open except for hiking paths. We believe the skateboard park is not in keeping with the open space promise. The property values, in our judgement would not be enhanced, by the addition of a skateboard park. Dublin currently operates a swimming pool and several parks, and insurance costs as well as staff costs to add a skateboard park should be investigated. The balance skills learned in skateboarding will not be without injuries, and the City of Dublin should look into the operating histories and lawsuit judgements of skateboard parks now in use. The implied liability, in our opinion, is quite high. We would like to see the land minimally developed for ridgelands hiking, or another mini -park like Stagecoach, which is used daily, attached to the ridgeland trails. Perhaps a combination bicycle motocross or a crosscountry and skateboard park could be built along the SP right-of-way and Camp Parks at Doughtery road, away from homeowner conflicts of interest, if Dublin ultimately underwrites such a park. Thank you and the commission for consideration of our ideas and opinions on the skateboard park proposal. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Lamp , residents Dublin Hills Estates CITY OF DUBLIN__ - P.O. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568 City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 January 4, 1990 Dear Resident: At the next regular meeting of the Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, the Commission will hold a public meeting to solicit input on the proposed development of a skateboard park on approximately two acres of the 90 acre Dougherty Hills Park. As you live in the vicinity of the park, you are encouraged to attend this meeting to provide input. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 1990 at 7:30p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. For your information, Dougherty Hills Parks is located on the ridgeline between Stagecoach Road and Dougherty Road, bordered by the County line on the North and Amador Valley Boulevard on the South. The suggested location for the skateboard park is at the south end of the park adjacent to Amador Valley Boulevard. Should you have any questions prior to the scheduled meeting please contact me at 833-6645. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send me your comments in writing. Sincerely , �/ • 44 6A---/ Diane Lowart /I Director of Recreation 61 -1 n cc: Park & Recreation Commission 1 1 G �, ,f or 0-/ Olt) 0� Administration (415) 833-6650 • City Council (415) 833-6605 Finance (415) 833-6640 Building Inspec PZZ ELIZABETH SCHAUFEL Code Enforcement (415) 833-6620 • Engineering (415) 833-6630 • Planning (415) 83 p I90 NxCAR94588 Police (415) 833-6670 • Public Works (415) 833-6630 • Recreation (415) 833-6645 January 7, 1990 Diane Lowert City of Dublin P.O. Box 2340 Dublin, 94568 To the Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission: Our household, located in Tract 5511, is very much opposed to the proposed development of a Skateboard Park. The 90 acre Dougherty Hills area is already an attractive nuisance for young people, as evidensed during the Fall of 1989, in which there were many events, wherein teenagers were climbing the hill adjacent to Crossridge Road at midnight, and in some cases being very noisy, drinking alcohol, and littering the hillside with trash. This is not a very desirable situation to homeowners whose backyard abutts against Dougherty Hill. Nor is it desirable to the rest of Crossridge Road homeowners to have all the parking taken up by young people who are climbing up the hill at night to party. c. Therefore, it is our contention that4,`Skateboard Park would merely serve as advertisment to the existence of Dougherty Hills and attract potentially illict and frequent use by youths at night, which would degrade an otherwise quality housing development. This would not be in the best interest of the City of Dublin. The following homeowners concur with the text of this letter: 77 3 7 RD 82q -3729 VE 7 7 Zs o� �C)'9 CR,oss \0"v6Ge-� (9-33 —/ 6� January 7, 1990 Diane Lowert City of Dublin P.O. Box 2340 Dublin, 94568 To the Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission: Our household, located in Tract 5511, is very much opposed to the proposed development of a Skateboard Park. The 90 acre Dougherty Hills area is already an attractive nuisance for young people, as evidenced during the Fall of 1989, in which there were many events, wherein teenagers were climbing the hill adjacent to Crossridge Road at midnight, and in some cases being very noisy, drinking alcohol, and littering the hillside with trash. This is not a very desirable situation to homeowners whose backyard abutts against Dougherty Hill. Nor is it desirable to the rest of Crossridge Road homeowners to have all the parking taken up by young people who are climbing up the hill at night to party. Therefore, it is our contention that Skateboard Park would merely serve as advertisment to the existence of Dougherty Hills and attract potentially illict and frequent use by youths at night, which would degrade an otherwise quality housing development. This would not be in the best interest of the City of Dublin. The following homeowners concur with the text of this letter: el Ciev55,elo 61C,� `.. 2 WE, the undersigned, upon hearing of the plans for the two acres of land located in Dougherty Hills Park devoted to a skateboard park; are registering our opposition to it in the form of this petition. WE understood, soon after moving into this neighborhood that this designated area would be an extension of a natural ridgeline park, which we envisioned would be a multiuse park; not one that caters to the interests of a small group of citizens. WE believe the relatively heavy traffic on Amador Valley Boulevard and Stagecoach Road would present a dangerous situation, as a sizable portion of the skateboard parks patrons would seek to travel by skateboard to and from this area. WE also believe Quartz Circle would become an extension to this park by providing skateboarders with an alternate route and a hilly and curved environment. THIS IS SOMETHING WE DO NOT WANT! NAME ADDRESS PHONE ✓np OoC ,, � r (J� �-� (,J7 ra` �� 1 ��'� �✓ � � Cam✓ . � o '� y � ''<> 4. 1 u Z i�tiw�t 13. 1 1 1 7,317 Ou"C? Cis ��E 7 I WE, the undersigned, upon hearing of the plans for the two acres of land located in Dougherty Hills Park devoted to a skateboard park; are registering our opposition to it in the form of this petition. WE understood soon after moving into this neighborhood, that this designated area would be an extension of a natural ridgeline park, which we envisioned would be a multiuse park; not one that caters to the interests of a small group of citizens. WE believe the relatively heavy traffic on Amador Valley Boulevard and Stagecoach Road would present a dangerous situation, as a sizable portion of the skateboard parks patrons would seek to travel by skateboard to and from this area. WE also believe Quartz Circle would become an extension to this park by providing skateboarders with an alternate route and a hilly and curved environment. THIS IS SOMETHING WE DO NOT WANT ! NAME ADDRESS PHONE 2. CO"C110 Lam- -7 �; �- OJU r Lz-- C/ 1j it 0 4. .A! 1. -4- Y- Ii I I it 5. 6 .-("Aa� Y/ &0(12 celz. 'd C"/ 7Aw2y Q84 8. 9. ' 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. January 7, 1990 Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, We, the undersigned, strongly object to the development of a skateboard park on the two acres of Dougherty Hills Park for the following reasons: _ 1) There is no existing lot for parking. 2) Any additional traffic along Amadgr Valley Road is not desired. The road is already heavily used by residents;and will be impacted more by the additional housing currently under construction. A skateboard parJc will attract users not just from Dublin but outlying areas as well. 3) Aesthetically, a skateboard park does not fit the needs of the residents living there. We enjoy the "open space" atmosphere and wish it to remain that way. This is not an objection to the notion of lmaving a skateboard park in Dublin. It is an objection to the site being considered. There is existing park land that has better access with parking that we believe should be considered. �y 2 l�- �� w�enn i r c�` �G s Ll L� �, re ,yl"lc. ; j 1a�r -i;1, ✓�" ��i -L 111 L,1(1.K., % - '. ` / C-11,? .�11('1 In E-41-e6-5 j �z 'CC' G � Jz January 7, 1990 Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, We, the undersigned, strongly object to the development of a skateboard park on the two acres of Dougherty Hills Park for the following reasons: 1) There is no existing lot for parking. 2) Any additional traffic along Amador Valley Road is not desired. The road is already heavily used by residents and will be impacted more by the additional housing currently under construction. A skateboard parts will attract users not just from Dublin but outlying areas as well. 3) Aesthetically, a skateboard park does not fit the needs of the residents living there. We enjoy the "'open space" atmosphere and wish it to remain that way. This is not an objection to the notion of isaving a skateboard park in Dublin.. It is an objection to the site being considered. There is existing park land that has better access with parking that we believe should be considered. 7 1 v c �31 32 6 c;l G��- J�j 7S -O' �e ?5 c. C"'jC{zl� C; �ti2,C C �.--' S - G `a z-- January 7, 1990 Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, We, the undersigned, strongly object to the development of a skateboard park on the two acres of Dougherty Hills Park for the following reasons: 1) There is no existing lot for parking. 2) Any additional traffic along Amador Valley Road is not desired. The road is already heavily used by residents and will be impacted more by the additional housing currently under construction. A skateboard park will attract users not just from Dublin but outlying areas as well. 3) Aesthetically, a skateboard park does not fit the needs of the residents living there. We enjoy the "open space" atmosphere and wish it to remain that way. This is not an objection to the notion of laaving a skateboard park in Dublin. It is an objection to the site being considered. There is existing park land that has better access with parking that we believe should be considered. 77q y - n N % -7 ZD NUNN January 7, 1990 Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, We, the undersigned, strongly object to the development of a skateboard park on the two acres of Dougherty Hills Park for the following reasons: ' 1) There is no existing lot for parking. 2) Any additional traffic along Amador Valley Road is not desired. The road is already heavily used by residents and will be impacted more by the additional housing currently under .construction. A skateboard paric.will attract users not just from Dublin but outlying areas as well. 3) Aesthetically, a skateboard park does not fit the needs of the residents living there. We enjoy the "open space" atmosphere and wish it to remain that way. This is not an objection to the notion of having a skateboard park in Dublin. It is an objection to the site being considered. There is . existing park land that has better access with parking that we believe should be considered. 0 fO 74 6rnst-j y KCNoNC714 iQ, Po�i�Snn 2 n T 1, P( eo/8 cAvs i NDc,u_% R4-, b9 psi �oss��D�E� ,�� 5� CsrrrY�� P-D �c �b/„ v `( January 7, 1990 Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission, We, the undersigned, strongly object to the development of a skateboard park on the two acres of Dougherty Hills Park for the following reasons: 1) There is no existing lot for parking. 2) Any additional traffic along Amador Valley Road is not desired. The road is already heavily used by residents and will be Impacted more by the additional housing currently under construction. A skateboard part will attract users not just from Dublin but outlying areas as well. 3) Aesthetically, a skateboard park does not fit the needs of the residents living there. We enjoy the "open space" atmosphere and wish it to remain that way. This is not an objection to the notion of.lmaving a skateboard park in Dublin. It is an objection to the site being considered. There is existing park land that has better access with parking that we believe should be considered. "AmAd �= I 1iII • ELMO .0 WORMER M FJ 0- iA M 1.4ME /E01 I, • OF DUBLIN 10, Dublin, California 94568 January 11, 1990 • City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Patricia V. Bias 7442 Oxford Circle Dublin, CA 94568 Re:. Status Skateboard Park - Dougherty Hills Park Dear Ms. Bias: At the Park & Recreation Commission meeting of January 9, 1990, the Commission received input from approximately 50 residents. The Commission concurred that the Dougherty Hills Park site was not suitable for a skateboard park. The alternate site chosen for consideration at this time, is the Dublin High School property behind the Dublin Swim Center. Thank you for your interest and written input. Sincerely, Diane Lowart Director of Recreation Administration (415) 833-6650 • City Council (415) 833-6605 • Finance (415) 833-6640 • Building Inspection (415) 833-6620 Code Enforcement (415) 833-6620 • Engineering (415) 833-6630 • Planning (415) 833-6610 Police (415) 833-6670 • Public Works (415) 833-6630 • Recreation (415) 833-6645 January 6, 1999 Ms. Diane Lowart Director of Recreation Dear Ms. Lowart: I just today received your letter of notification of a very important meet- ing of the Dublin Parks and Recreation Committee to be held on Jan. 9th. This is certainly NOT enough notice to arrange ones work schedule to attend. Therefore, I am forced to write. I am definately OPPOSED to the "skateboard park" being placed in my neighborhood. Amador Valley Blvd. and Dougherty are extremely busy roads; especially with the many new homes/apartments being built in this area. The tremendous noice level generated by such an activity in our quiet country- side neighborhood is simply outrageous for the committee to even consider. As residents, we have enough noise and traffic to endure from the Army facilities. I hope that my opinion will be counted and that you will let me know the decision. In the future, please give us (the residents) advance notice, so we can plan to attend in person and give onr opinion. Thank you for your efforts, Q u m Patricia V. Bias 7442 Oxford Circle Dublin, CA. 94568 cc