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Home My WebLink About6.1 BMX Bike TrackCITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: March 13, 1990 SUBJECT BMX Bike Track EXHIBITS ATTACHED Petition RECOMMENDATION 1. Receive Staff Presentation 2. Receive Public Comment 3. Support development of a BMX Bike Track by a private concessionaire should land become available FINANCIAL STATEMENT : None DESCRIPTION At the January 9, 1990 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Commission was presented with a petition from Dublin resident Mike Roemer, supporting development of a BMX Bike Track. As a result of the petition, the Commission requested that the item be placed on the agenda for a future meeting with additional information on BMX tracks. In researching this request, staff spoke with Steve Heath, sponsor of a BMX team, Tom Wallis, Operator of a BMX track, and Bill May, Leisure Services Director for Union City. Currently there are four local tracks which are operated by private concessionaires. Three of the four tracks are on public property that is leased to the concessionaire. The tracks are located in Stockton, Santa Clara, Sunol and at Moffatt Field. Additionally there is one "practice track" located in Union City. The track in Union City is located in a flood control channel and is not officially sanctioned by the Flood Control District or the City. However, bikers are not discouraged from using the channel for riding. Most BMX tracks are sanctioned by the American Bicycle Association and are operated by private concessionaires either as a non-profit or for profit operation. Typically they contain a 1500 foot track with eight lanes and obstacles 2-3 feet high, although some obstacles can be up to 5 feet high. In addition to the space needed for the track, a parking lot is necessary as there are up to 125-150 riders and their parents for race days. It appears that a minimum 5 acre parcel is needed for development of a BMX track. Sanctioned tracks carry insurance through the American Bicycle Association and. all riders are required to wear protective equipment. BMX appears to be a growing sport and may soon be an Olympic sport as well. Consequently there is a desire to have more tracks and practice facilities closer to home. Within the current City limits there is no public property that could support this type of facility. However private property within the Commercial Zoning District (C-1 and C-2) or the Light Industrial Zoning District (M-1) could be developed for this use with a Conditional Use Permit. At this time, staff does not feel that it would be feasible for the City to pursue development of a BMX track as land is not available and funds are not budgeted. Staff, however, does feel that it would be appropriate to endorse the development of a park should a private landowner wish to develop his/her property for a BMX track. Therefore, it is recommended that the Commission take the following action: 1. Receive Staff Presentation 2. Receive Public Comment 3. Support development of a BMX track by a private concessionaire should land become available ITEM NO. Copies to: Mike Roemer Steve Heath Tom Wallis CITY OF DUBLIN P.O. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568 0 City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 February 8, 1990 Dear BMX Enthusiast: Thank you for expressing interest in a BMX park. The Dublin Parks and Recreation Commission will be considering this item at their meeting- of March 13, 1990, not February 13, 1990 as previously planned. The meeting will begin at 7:30p.m. and be field in the Council Chambers of the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. You are invited to attend to express your thoughts regarding development of a BMX park. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 833-6645. Sincerely, ()), olyY ZJL') Diane Lowart Director of Recreation Administration (415) 833-6650 a 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) 833-66,15 CITY OF DUBLIN MEMORANDUM TO Park and Recreation Commission FROM Recreation Director lam' SUBJECT BMX Park DATE February 8, 1990 At the January 9, 1990 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission, you were presented with a petition from supporters of a BMX Park for Dublin. As a result of this request, you directed staff to place this item on the February agenda for discussion. In order to provide adequate time for staff preparation of this issue, and due to the fact that I am unable to be in attendance at the February meeting, I have deferred this item to the March meeting. Letters have been mailed to those who expressed interest informing them of the change. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 833-6645. 1990-03-13 17:13 415 828 1364 005 F01 DUBLIN SCHOOLS DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT rood of T11109" Lenora Holmes (d1.5) AAA-A942 Lisbeth Howbrc! February 9, 1990 (415) 829-1233 Donald Biddle (415) 626-262/ Eileen Barr (416) 828-8978 C.VnlhiGr-1111 Adams Dublina (df`,) 828-lI!! Recreation Department 100 Civic Plaza supwlnt*r,dent Dublin CA 94568 Merv¢ Dewing Dear Diane DWrictOf* I discussed with the Board of Trustees the feasibility of 7471 Lorkdr}le Ave a Skate Board Park behind Dublin High School. There was no Dutdm,CA9A568IN)Q formal action taken. (415) 828-2551 My recommendation to the Board was that site had several Nigh11000ls problems for the school district. The problem areas revolve DUBLIN HIGH around the lack of access, location, possible neighborhood 8151 vllloge Parkway com 1 ai nts, and administrative supervision problems during p Dublin, CA 945o8-1694 (415) 828-6410 the School day. VALLEY HIGH A possible alternative for a Skate Board Park might be the )1 VVk ()rjW. Duhlin. C:A94568 2199 area by Dublin Elementary School , where the swimming pool (415)82PA322 was located. If there is interest in this site, we would need a request to the Board for consideration and an item MMkft sor,oae would be placed on the Agenda. WELLS MiCXXE SCH00L Sincerely, 680o Penn Drive Dublin. 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