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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-01-1986 Approved Special Mtg Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DATE: April 1, 1986 The April 1, 1986 special meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to order at 7 :30p.m. at the Shannon Community Center, Dublin, California, by Chairperson Eric Ovlen. Roll Call Present: Commissioners, Ovlen, Schmitt, Donnell, Hernandez and Zika Park Development Plan Singer & Hodges, Inc. , Landscape Architecture has been retained to design a Park Development Plan for the City of Dublin. Two public meetings have been held for each of the following six park sites : Dolan, Dougherty Hills, East Dougherty Hills, Kolb, Mape and Shannon. As a result of those meetings the consultant has modified the park designs to reflect the publics concerns . The following three park sites will be presented for Commission review: Kolb, Dougherty Hills and East Dougherty Hills . East Dougherty Hills Phil Singer stated that it was important for the neighborhood and Commission to consider the plan for design and access. The creek would have a naturalistic edge, and be easily accessible . There would be an open play area with parking off the street. Commissioner Zika asked if there would be access across the creek by a bridge, and if the lawn would be able to take the water flow? Mr . Singer replied that there is a proposed predestrian bridge to be placed at the narrowest area of the creek. Experience has proven that lawn will act as a conduit. Commissioner Donnell felt that a fence would lessen visability. Mr. Singer replied that what needed to be addressed at this time, is whether the creek should be accessible or fenced. Options suggested were : 1) fence completely; 2 ) fence completely with some access points ; or 3 ) fence off during flood season only. Ron Nahas, Developer, concurred with the design of the park. However, was concerned about the loss of space and the actual hydraulic impact. He suggested a narrower channel to eliminate the rush of water during the flooding season, and to provide trails down into the creek. Commissioner Zika asked what the difference in cost would be to do the creek as proposed or to include trails? Mr . Singer replied that it would cost $380, 000 more to do the creek as proposed, and $150, 000 to revegetate the creek. MINUTES - April 1, 1986 Page Two Public Comment Silt - cover grass when flooded Parking - lack of Creek - accessible or fenced Commissioner Ovlen suggested that the Commission make some recommendations of the general design of the park, and the perferred option on the creek. At this point in the meeting, Phil Singer showed slides of various creek conditions . It was moved by Commissioner Zika and seconded by Commissioner Schmitt to approve the concept that the architect has designed for the creek with the widened channel as proposed on the plan. (Unanimous ) It was moved by Commissioner Schmitt and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to accept the park design as submitted. ( Zika - Aye; Schmitt - Aye; Donnell - Aye ; Hernandez - Aye ; Ovlen - Nay: (Unanimous ) The meeting was adjourned for a five minute break at 7 : 55p .m. At 8 : 00p.m. , the meeting was reconvened. DOUGHERTY HILLS PARK Mr. Hodges stated that the basic idea of the park is that it is to be left as a natural hill site and not extensively developed. A trail system would be along the entire top of the ridge making a loop back to the existing road. Along the edge of the subdivision now being developed, fire resistant plant material would be put in. Commissioner Schmitt questioned the fencing that would be done. Mr. Singer stated that the concept for the fence would include an open rail fence, a 4 ' mesh type fence along the steep area, with a 6 ' chain link fence along Stagecoach Road. It was moved by Commissioner Zika and seconded by Commissioner Donnell to accept the park design as proposed. (Unanimous) Kolb Park Mr. Singer stated that there were two strong directions from the neighborhood meetings : 1) Creation of a good extensive play area; 2 ) Provide amenities for the seniors. Minutes - April 1, 1986 Page Three The existing tennis courts should remain but need to be upgraded. The play area would include a tot lot, tricycle area, older children play area with parent seating. The senior area would have a picnic area, game tables, shade and sun areas, barbecues and a terrace. Commissioner Ovlen asked if parking would be needed. Mr. Singer replied that parking is available along the perimeter of the park. Commissioner Schmitt asked if the tricycle area would accommodate skateboards? Mr. Singer replied, yes . It was moved by Commissioner Donnell and seconded by Commissioner Zika to accept the park design as proposed. (Unanimous) Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9 :35p.m. Respectfully submitted, Char J. Young (/ Recreation Secretary