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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-29-2003 Approved PCSC Minutes d � its y N ji cf lYt s d. 3^'y • ` _ PARKSAND,COMMUNITY SERVICES C01tMMISSlONSRECIAZ METING'; MINUTES O. MONDAY,SEI'TEMBR29,:20Q3:;' The special September 29, 2003 meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center,Dublin, California,by Vice-Chairperson Guarienti. Pledge of Allegiance Vice-Chairperson Guarienti led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Jones,Hildenbrand, Cain, Guarienti and Pawlowski Commissioners Absent: Flores Oral Communications-None Approval of Minutes-None Written Communications-None Public Hearing-None Unfinished Business-None New Business Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Parks & Community Services Director Lowart reported that the City of Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted in July 1994. An update of the 1994 Master Plan is currently.underway. The Master Plan Update will consider revised population and development projections and the impact on Dublin's proposed park system.and recreation facilities. An administrative draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update has been completed for in-house review. However, in order to finalize the document, it is necessary to resolve the amount and location of park acreage to serve the residents at build-out of the City as well as the size and location of the Sports Park previously shown in the Master Plan as 80±acres adjacent to Fallon Road. Lowart briefly summarized the Parks System, Existing Park Inventory, Proposed Future Parks, Park System Deficiencies,Potential Park Sites and the Sports Park Park System The Parks and Recreation Master Plan establishes a standard of 5.0 acres of public park per 1000 residents. Of this amount 3.5 acres per 1000 residents is designated community park and 1.5 acres per 1000 residents is designated neighborhood park. Based on the projected population of 59,900 the park system at build-out of the City should total 299.5 acres with 209.7 acres of community parks and 89.8 acres of neighborhood parks. Existing Park Inventory There are currently 150 acres of neighborhood, school and community parks in Dublin. Based on the current population of 30,322 (which does not include group quarters.population) and the standard of 5 acres per 1000 residents,there is an existing shortfall of 1.6 acres of developed parkland. Proposed Future Parks The pending and proposed land use and development plans for the build out of eastern and western Dublin identify an additional 46:8 acres of neighborhood park and 97.5 acres of community park for a total of 144.3 additional acres of parkland.This results in a shortfall of 5.2 acres of parkland at build-out of the City. Minutes Page 2 of 5 Park System Deficiencies There is a deficit of parkland at build out of the City due to the following: 1)Development of City under Alameda County; 2)Gross versus Net Acres in Planning Documents; and 3)Loss of Community Parkland in Eastern Dublin. Potential Park Sites In order to address the deficit in parkland,the following potential park sites have been identified; 1)Dublin Square Shopping Center (4.2 acres), 2) Dublin Unified School District Offices (4.4 acres), 3) Southern Pacific Right-of- Way (up to 18.9 acres), 4) Sees Candy Property (1.2 acres) and 5) Eastern Dublin Property Owners (EDPO) Annexation Area(5.2 acres). Sports Park Lowart stated that the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan designated land for an 80.6-acre sports park adjacent to Fallon Road. This park spanned the lands of two property owners, the Lin Family/Dublin Ranch (66.5 acres) and the Jordan family (14.1 acres). In March 1999 the City entered into a Development Agreement (DA) with the Lin Family for the Dublin Ranch Project. As part of the DA, it was agreed that the sports park would be 68 usable and contiguous acres (as opposed to 80.6 acres). The DA required the Lin's to convey 52 acres of usable'parkland for the sports park to the City. The balance of the sports park was shown on the Jordan Property. Since the negotiation of the DA, the City commissioned an environmental survey of the Jordan property and the preliminary survey indicated that there are a number of environmentally sensitive areas on the property thus limiting its use for parkland. In order to move forward with the Sports Park, the Lin family has now proposed to dedicate the 52 acres required of the DA along with 8 additional acres on their property resulting in a 60-acre sports park. Acceptance by the City of this proposal would result in 60-acre sports park,rather than the 68-acre sports park, that was negotiated in the DA. The Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan identifies 14.1 acres (10.6 net acres) of community park on the Jordan property. Although it can no longer be developed contiguous to the sports park on the Lin property due to the Fallon Road alignment, Staff recommends that this park acreage continue to be shown on the Jordan property. Lowart presented a slide presentation of the proposed sports park,pointing out the borders of Gleason Drive on the North,Fallon Road on the East, Central Parkway on the South and the proposed Lockhart Lane on the West. Commission Discussion Cm. Cain asked when is the projected build out of the City and what are group quarters. Lowart stated that build out is anticipated in 2020. Group quarters are those incarcerated in the prison,jail, etc. included in the census. Cm. Cain asked if there is any planned relocation of the School District. Lowart stated that there has been some discussion that they would like to find property in eastern Dublin. By law they would have to offer the property to a government agency before selling it to a private developer. Cm. Cain asked how do you take a long narrow piece of land like the Southern Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way and make a park out of it. Lowart stated that we would have to be creative. There are examples of parkways with selected areas of intensive uses. Cm. Cain asked for clarification on the proposed park in the EDPO annexation area. Is it correct that acreage is going to be added to the park and relocated to the EDPO annexation area? Lowart replied, yes. She pointed out that on the General Plan there are land uses shown for that area, however landowners are now coming in to refine the land use plans. There are environmental constraints with those properties that will require mitigation that will change some of the land uses shown in the General Plan. If we want to increase the size of the community park, now is the time to let them know that we are interested in doing that. Cm. Cain asked if the relocation of Fallon Road would necessitate a new overpass. Lowart replied,no. Minutes Page 3 of 5 Cm. Hildenbrand asked isn't there a park in Pleasanton that is divided by a street? Lowart stated that she is not aware of one. Cm. Hildenbrand stated that if there were environmental constraints, they would not be able to build on it. Lowart stated that it would depend on if they could mitigate it or not. Cm. Hildenbrand asked if they could mitigate it, would they make it parkland or develop it. Lowart stated that if they could mitigate the environmental constraints for development, we would have the first option because it is shown on the General Plan as a park. Cm. Jones asked, didn't someone at one time want to turn the Jordan homestead into a community center? Lowart stated that she doesn't recall. Jones stated that it would be nice if we could include the home as part of the park, keeping it as part of Dublin's history. • Cm. Guarienti stated that there is going to be some negotiations with Camp Parks to relocate the Iron Horse Trail along Scarlett Drive. Has there been any discussion about putting a park on Scarlett. Lowart replied,no. Cm.Hildenbrand asked if the 60 acres would accommodate everything we want. Lowart stated that Staff is confident that we could accommodate most of what we need on 60 acres. Cm.Jones stated that we should keep the 10.6 acres on the books and then ask for more later. Cm. Guarienti felt that it sounds reasonable based on current needs, that the 60 acres will be adequate for the sports park. It would be important to hold onto the 10.6 acres. Cm. Jones asked for Staff to review the alternative park sites. Lowart stated that alternative park sites include the Dublin Square Shopping Center (4.2 acres), Dublin Unified School District Offices (4.4 acres), Southern Pacific right-of-Way (up to 18.9 acres), the Sees Candy property(1.2 acres) and Eastern Dublin Property Owners (EDPO) Annexation Area(5.2 acres). Cm. Hildenbrand stated that based on the alternative sites identified, how realistic is it that we will be able to acquire any of these sites. Lowart recommended that the Commission prioritize the alternatives and if there is a high enough priority from the Commission and the Council, and funds are available, it could happen. Cm. Guarienti stated that he would like to see the Commission prioritize the alternatives based on the deficiencies in the areas listed. There is only a 5.2 total park acreage deficiency citywide, but we have a huge deficiency of 24.3 acres of community park in the primary planning area. The Dublin Square Shopping Center at 4.2 acres and the Sees Candy Property at 1.2 acres would be good start with a little over 5 acres. Something can be done with the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way at 18.9 acres,probably at the far ends of the trail. These three alternatives sites would assist in achieving the 24.3 acre deficit. Cm. Cain stated that the primary planning area is developed. Therefore if you put something in, you will have to take something out. Lowart stated that community parks serve the entire community. We do not have to make up the deficit just in the primary planning area; it can be made up in the Eastern Dublin area. Our main goal should be to make sure that we have 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 at build-out. We should also make an effort to equalize it at 3.5 acres and 1.5 acres to the best of our ability. We need to remember that these documents are fluid and that is why we look at them every ten years if not sooner. The population projections can change. Cm. Cain stated that he is not sure that the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way is something that can be developed due to its accessibility. • Minutes Page4of5 Cm. Hildenbrand stated that she believes that the Southern Pacific Right-of-way could be developed into a neighborhood park for passive use. Cm. Jones stated that the Southern Pacific Right-of-Way would be the easiest to acquire. The Commission concurred on their support of 1) the size and location of the 60-acre sports park on the Lin property and 2) retaining 10.6 acres of community park on the Jordan property. Each Commissioner voiced their preferred alternative parks sites. Based on their preferences, Staff prioritized the sites accordingly and called for a motion. ON A MOTION BY CM. HILDENBRAND, SECONDED BY CM. JONES AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMISSION VOTED TO SUPPORT THE SIZE AND LOCATION OF THE 60 ACRE SPORTS PARK ON THE LIN PROPERTY, SUPPORT RETAINING 10.6 ACRES OF COMMUNITY PARK ON THE JORDAN PROPERTY AND PRIORITIZE THE POTENTIAL PARK SITES AS 1) SOUTHERN PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, 2) DUBLIN SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER, 3) SEES CANDY PROPERTY, 4) DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES;AND 5)EASTERN DUBLIN OWNERS ANNEXATION AREA. Other Business Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY Reports from Parks& Community Services Commissioners and/or Staff' Staff Reports McCreary reported: AApproximately 10,000 people attended the two-day Day on the Glen event. There were a lot of children in attendance who took advantage of the 14 arts & craft tables, all free of charge. The Skateboard Competition drew about 50 youth. There were 24 participants in the Tennis Tournament and about 50.participants for the Volleyball Tournament: The Saturday evening concert drew about 500. The concert ran until 8:00 p.m. and it got a little chilly and dark. Staff will bring this event back to the Commission and Liaison Committee for evaluation for next year's event. Lowart reported: There has been a setback with the play equipment at Kolb Park. The concrete poured to support the equipment did not cure properly. In addition there was a portion of the slide that needed to be replaced by the manufacturer. Consequently the project was behind schedule and created many unhappy parents in the neighborhood. The new concrete was poured last Friday and it will take a week before it cures. If it cures properly, the fence will come down. Cm. Hildenbrand stated that she was not able to attend the Day on the Glen but heard that the event was very well received. Cm. Guarienti stated that he attended the Day on the Glen both days and had a good time. He complimented Staff on the City Hall tent. It was the best by far. He thought the photographs were excellent. His grandson enjoyed the Kids Zone and watching the skateboarding. He suggested posting a schedule of activities near the entertainment stages so that the public would know who was performing and at what time. Cm. Jones stated that he attended the Day on the Glen and thought it was great. Staff did a great job and the vendors seemed to be pleased. He reported that he attended the Dolan Park Art Selection Committee meeting. The Committee has narrowed it down to two artists. The Committee will meet again to finalize the selection for Dolan Park and forward it to the Commission and City Council. Cm.Hildenbrand thanked Cm. Jones for attending the Art Selection Committee meeting on her behalf. Adjournment Being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Minutes Page 5 of 5 Respectfully submitted, I mac, Char J.Young Administrative Teci cian APPROVED: Vice/Chairperson