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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.3 Parks & Rec Master Plan or nU,�� 19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK ` CITY COUNCIL File #920-30 DATE: May 19, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager " SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Prepared by Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Director and Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that addresses current community conditions and demand for parks and facilities. The Master Plan establishes goals and standards to guide the City in acquisition, development and management of Dublin's parks and facilities. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan will require an update to the Public Facilities Fee program in order to fund the necessary capital outlay to construct the parks and facilities identified in the Plan. An update to the Public Facilities Fee is currently being prepared for City Council consideration at a future meeting. Additionally, prior to including any future parks or facilities in the Capital Improvement Program, a business plan will be developed to identify ongoing operational and preventative maintenance costs, as well as future replacement costs for machinery, equipment and furnishings. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council conduct the public hearing, deliberate, adopt the Resolution Adopting a CEQA Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and adopt the Resolution Adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015). Reviewed By Assistant City Manager DESCRIPTION: Staff has prepared an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for review and adoption by the City Council. The purpose of the Master Plan is to establish goals, standards, guiding policies, and action programs to guide the City in the acquisition, development and management Page 1 of 9 ITEM NO. 6.3 (operations and maintenance) of Dublin's park and recreation facilities through the ultimate build-out of the City in accordance with the General Plan. The Master Plan was originally adopted by the City Council in July 1994, and was last updated in May 2006. When the original Master Plan as prepared in 1994, the City was in the early stages of development in eastern Dublin and the Master Plan was focused on a large expansion of the park system. Now that the City is closer to build-out, it is appropriate to prepare a Parks and Recreation Master Plan that is more reflective of current conditions. The Master Plan is included as Exhibit A to Attachment 2, which is the Resolution adopting the Master Plan. The following is an executive summary of the key components of the Master Plan. SURVEY/NEEDS ASSESSMENT METHODS Over the past five years, the City initiated several "needs assessments" related to parks, facilities and programs. The input from the assessments was used to develop the new Master Plan. • In 2008, the City engaged more than 1,000 residents in several surveys and focus groups to develop the Parks and Community Services Department Strategic Plan. This included a statistically valid mail-in survey of park and facility interests and priorities. • In 2012, the City conducted a Marketing and Communications Study, including a statistically valid phone-survey of over 400 residents related to recreation and cultural program needs and marketing preferences. • In 2013, the City engaged approximately 800 residents in a web-based survey identifying preferred park amenities for the Iron Horse Nature Park Master Plan, which helped inform the City of the more passive and un-programmed activities desired by residents. • Most recently, the City engaged over 1,000 residents in a community survey on active and passive recreation needs as part of the development of the Dublin Crossing Community Park Master Plan. POPULATION PROJECTIONS The California Department of Finance's 2015 population data estimates that Dublin has approximately 51,784 residents (excluding group quarters). The goals, policies and standards adopted in the 2006 Master Plan Update assumed a build-out population of 59,900. Since 2006, two key population factors changed, which has resulted in the expected population of Dublin at build-out of the General Plan to increase to approximately 75,000. This change in population forecasting is due to: 1. The average density per unit used to calculate the population was amended in the General Plan. Instead of different population figures assumed for different residential densities, the City now uses a blended figure of 2.7 persons per residential unit, which was based on the 2010 Census figures that showed this as Dublin's average household size. The means of calculating persons per household contributed to population forecasts that were higher than previously predicted. 2. Two key land use amendments were approved in recent years that increased the number of residential units expected to be built in Dublin. In 2013, the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan was approved, which added up to 1,995 future residential units to the City's build- out number. In 2014, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan was amended to increase the development cap in the Downtown by 1,200 units to a total of 2,500 units. Page 2 of 9 Combined, these two changes added the potential for 3,195 additional residential units to be constructed in Dublin, which increased the projected population at General Plan build-out. Based on the City's current standards, the anticipated population of 75,000 creates an 11.5-acre parkland deficit at build-out and creates a potential need for 40,000 square feet of additional community facility space. MASTER PLAN STRATEGIES AND GOALS Since the adoption of the Park and Recreation Master Plan and the last update in 2006, the costs to operate and maintain parks and facilities have increased significantly, and represent a significant on-going financial commitment. Currently it costs the City an average of $14,000 per acre annually to operate and maintain the City's parks (not including set-aside funds for future equipment replacement or the operations and maintenance of facilities in those parks). Therefore the updated goals and policies in the new Master Plan focus on balancing the demands with the need to develop a fiscally-sustainable park system. The City will plan to meet the future parkland needs using the following strategies: STRATEGY #1: The acquisition and development of community and neighborhood park facilities in the yet-to-be-developed portions of the City. STRATEGY #2: The acquisition and development of passive, un-programmed, nature parks as part of the community park standard. STRATEGY #3: The assumption that the City of Dublin will utilize all available and appropriate school property in eastern Dublin (as has been done in the primary planning area) to allow for park acquisition while minimizing future operation and maintenance costs. STRATEGY #4: Development of a business plan for each park/facility prior to inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program to identify the ongoing subsidy to the City and total estimated cost over the estimated life of the asset. Each of these strategies has been incorporated into the overall implementation plan and several goals have also been established to achieve the vision of the plan. GOAL#1: Provide for a high-quality and diversified park system to meet the recreational needs and quality of life goals of existing and future residents of Dublin. GOAL #2: Create a continuous network of linear parks, paths, walks, and trails, thereby providing a recreational resource of routes and linear open spaces enabling the public to travel by non-motorized modes throughout the Dublin community. GOAL #3: Generate the necessary funds and utilize land dedication policies to insure implementation of parks and facilities acquisition and development. GOAL #4: Provide planning for asset allocation, services management and funding for the existing parks and facilities while developing a thorough list of the recreational needs of the Dublin community. OVERVIEW OF STANDARDS Park and recreation standards serve as guides by which Dublin can estimate, in quantifiable terms, the number of acres and square feet of facilities required to meet recreation demand. By attaching the standard to a population variable, it is possible to forecast future needs as the population grows. Page 3 of 9 Staff measured the need for parks and facilities through the development of standards and measures those standards against the existing inventory and usage rates. Analysis was done on the current level of service being provided based on the existing facility inventory and current population. Additionally, the occupancy rates of facilities during peak high-demand periods were analyzed to determine if the current standards are meeting community needs or need correction to avoid a surplus or deficit of facilities at build-out. Following is an overview of the categories and standards for park and facility development. PARK STANDARDS Park Categories The Master Plan establishes categories of parkland types based on various attributes. These categories will provide for quality parks, trails, sports courts, fields and other amenities needed at build-out in a manner that is fiscally sustainable to operate and maintain. The previous Master Plan only referred to "Neighborhood Parks" and "Community Parks." Based on community input, this Master Plan divides the Community Park category into two different types: Active and Natural. It also adds a new category for parkland in the Downtown Specific Plan area. Following is a summary of the park categories. • Active Community Park (new category) Active Community Parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities that attract a wide range of local age groups and interests. They feature large open space areas, unique natural and cultural areas as well as group picnic areas, bicycling and hiking trails, sports fields and courts, aquatics facilities, community center or other unique features or facilities. Active Community Parks are generally 10+ acres in size. • Natural Community Park (new category) Natural Community Parks offer a mix of quieter, passive uses such as trails and outlook areas with a few nodes of more active uses such as a nature interpretive area, picnicking sites, a community and/or children's garden, or other low-intensity uses. Currently, there are no Natural Community Parks developed in Dublin, but the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space has been acquired and planned for future development. • Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Parks are designed to meet the local residents' recreational needs while reflecting the unique character of each neighborhood. They typically feature spaces for relaxation, practice fields (not for competitive use), open multi-use areas, playgrounds, and unlit sports courts (e.g. basketball, tennis, and bocce). Neighborhood Parks are generally around five-acres in size. • Neighborhood Square Neighborhood Squares offer specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population or special interest group such as young children, senior citizens, or in some cases, dogs and their owners. The Neighborhood Square is a scaled-down version of the Neighborhood Park, with an average size of two acres and located in high density residential urban areas where a green pocket is the central focus of the neighborhood. • Downtown Plaza (new category) A Downtown Plaza is a new category in this Master Plan, and there is not yet a Downtown Plaza in Dublin. This park can provide a small public space within the 284-acre Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area that would serve as a public gathering space in this bustling commercial and residential district. The Downtown Plaza could include benches and seating, Page 4 of 9 public art, historic resources, a small performance space, or other elements that are appropriate to a small, vibrant urban space. Park Dedication Standards The Master Plan establishes a standard of how many acres of parkland need to be dedicated per capita. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) published standards in 1970 that have been widely used since being adopted. In 1979, NRPA developed a task force that worked three years to revise and update park and recreation standards. Published in 1983, the report titled "Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines," represented the consensus on space and facility standards at the national level at the time. In recent years, municipalities have started to use other methods to establish standards, realizing that the NRPA standards are more of a one-size-fits-all approach, and do not take into account the unique demands of individual regions and communities. In addition to the use of national standards, this update also uses statistical data about current usage and demand and projects that onto future recreational demands. Staff reviewed current development patterns, land identified for future parks in the General Plan, ongoing operational costs for the various park types, as well as other sites that may be conducive for new parkland. Staff recommends continuing the standard of providing five-acres of parkland for every 1,000 residents. Following is a summary of national standards, the City's current inventory by category, and the proposed standards for the City Council's consideration: TABLE A—Parkland Dedication Standard (Acres per 1,000 Residents) City of Dublin City of Dublin Park Category NRPA Standards Existing Parkland Standards Neighborhood Park 1-2 acres 2.109 acres 1.7 acres Community Park 5-8 acres 3.144 acres 3.3 acres As outlined in the table above, the proposed standard increases Neighborhood Park by .2 acres and reduces Community Park by the same. This proposed change is an effort to align the Master Plan with the land use designation that already exists in the General Plan. Park Deficit Based on a projected service population of 75,000 at build-out, a 375-acre park system is required based on providing five-acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, which has been the City standard since the Master Plan was first developed. As the existing park system (including deeded, but undeveloped, parkland) consists of approximately 290 acres (including five school park sites in the Primary Planning Area), this plan calls for the acquisition of an additional 85 acres of parkland. The total park acreage currently planned for the eastern and western growth areas in the General Plan, combined with the existing park acreage, anticipates a deficit of approximately 11.5-acres at build-out of the General Plan for the City. Consequently it will be necessary to pursue additional opportunities for parkland acquisition as the City reaches its ultimate population. Since there is little undeveloped and entitled land remaining in the City limits, the City will need to consider alternative parkland dedication standards to meet the needs of existing and future residents. The table below identifies other key areas in which there may exist opportunities to acquire additional park land to meet the five-acre per 1,000 standard, benefit underserved areas (such as Downtown Dublin), and provide more passive recreation-oriented Natural Community Parks. Page 5 of 9 TABLE B-Bridging the Gap—Identifying Future Potential Acquisitions Existing and Planned Park Acreage 363.5 acres Total Park Acreage Need at Build-Out 375.0 acres Deficit -11.5 acres Potential Future Sites Future Park Type Sub-Area 3 10.75 acres Natural Community Park Wallis Ranch Public/Semi Public Parcel 1.90 acres Active Community Park Downtown Dublin TBD 0.50-0.75 acres Downtown Plaza South of Dublin Boulevard between Tassajara and Fallon Roads 2.0 acres Neighborhood Square Expansion of Park on Chen Property 4.0-5.0 acres Active Community Park Historic Park Expansion 0.7 to 0.9 acres Active Community Park Sports Field and Court Standards Standards have also been established for outdoor sports fields and courts needed to meet the needs of Dublin at build-out. These standards were developed by identifying the current level of service (existing fields/courts per capita), and comparing that with usage rates during peak demand periods. For example baseball fields are almost at 100% capacity on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from April through May. Additionally from September through October on Saturdays, soccer fields are rented 53% of the time. These vacancy rates were used to determine the number of fields needed to serve future development as follows. TABLE C—Sports Field/Court Development Standards X oXC O W - `i LL p � v Z oC w w Z _O Q i— Z T v D Z J i ++ D Q V O O — 0 Z N LL N O U O) LL Q 0 D 0 M C Z p 0 0 O N O O FACILITY TYPE =w a Z Q Baseball Fields 5,000 3,237 3,200 23 16 7 Softball Fields 5,000 10,357 15,000 5 5 0 Soccer Fields 10,000 3,237 3,500 21 16 5 Tennis Courts 2,000 2,725 2,700 28 19 9 Basketball Courts 5,000 4,315 4,300 17 12 5 Volleyball Courts 5,000 17,261 17,000 4 3 1 Cricket Fields N/A 51,784 40,000 2 1 1 Swimming Pools(S.F./1,000) 450 192 400 30,000 9,966 20,034 Page 6 of 9 FACILITY STANDARDS Facility Categories The Recreation Needs Assessment also identified several major building types for inclusion in the Master Plan. These facilities have significant costs associated with both the construction and annual operation and maintenance. On the other hand, due to the demand for facilities and programs these buildings can offer, there can be revenue generated to offset a portion of the operating costs. A discussion of each of the major facility categories follows. • Community Facilities During peak demand times, there is the need for space for the public to meet for social gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, banquets, fund raising events, neighborhood meetings, organizational meetings, and clubs, such as Girl and Boy Scouts, gardening clubs, etc. Through the provision of multi-use space, a myriad of activities can also be accommodated. These uses can include a preschool, crafts classes, fitness programs, dance, cooking, and a place for youth to "hang-out" as well as participate in activities and games. • Indoor Recreation Facilities The Recreation Needs Assessment, completed in 2005 and approved by the City Council, indicated that the demand exists for a multi-purpose recreation center. To meet community demands and to generate sufficient revenue to offset operating costs, the Center must offer a wide range of activities and facilities. These activities and facilities should include: • A pleasant, well-maintained, state-of-the-art facility • Activities and facilities that will be of interest to all age groups • An environment that encourages use by families • Space for drop-in recreation and instructional classes • Court space for activities such as basketball and volleyball • High quality aerobics and dance studio • Senior Center When the study was completed, there was demand for an enhanced Senior Center designed solely to serve the needs of Dublin's mature adult community. Approximately 7.3% of the population is 65 years or older. Dublin's Senior Center was replaced in 2005 with a state-of-the-art facility that meets the programming needs of today's active senior population. • Aquatic Facilities When the study was completed, there was demand for a full-scale community pool facility, complete with an indoor pool with lanes for competitive and recreational swimming, teaching bays for swim lessons, lap swimming and water exercise and fitness programs; an outdoor sport pool for competitive swimming and water polo. Phase I of the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex was designed to respond to these needs, and it also includes an outdoor water playground; six waterslides; a fitness center; locker rooms and administrative offices. Phase 11 has been planned to accommodate the Indoor Recreation Center identified above. • Cultural Arts Facilities A space that has a lower demand, according to the 2005 study, than the community center, recreation center or aquatic facility is the cultural arts and community theater Page 7 of 9 identified in the original Master Plan. A new state-of-the-art Performing Arts and Education Center was recently constructed on the Dublin High School Campus. This facility will be available for community use and provides adequate rehearsal and performance space for theater, music and dance. In addition there are other regional theaters in Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. With the plethora of theaters in the region, the Community Theater component has been removed from the future Cultural Arts Center. This facility will afford cultural, educational and social experiences for the entire community. It would be a hub for the arts in Dublin, providing opportunities for adults and youth to learn to create with their hands, develop their artistic potential and share in the vital cultural currents of the community. The primary focus of the facility would be a gallery space that can multi-function as a social and event space. The facility would also feature multi-purpose classrooms, music and media rooms. Facility Standards The City of Dublin currently has over 90,800 square feet of space for public facilities including community centers, indoor recreation facilities, the Senior Center and cultural/museum facilities (including the 30,480 square foot Recreation and Aquatic Complex under construction at Emerald Glen). Based on the current inventory Staff is recommending the following facility standards: TABLE D—Facility Development Standards Proposed Standard Current Per Square Feet Square Feet Facility Category Square Feet Population per Capita per Capita Community Center Facilities 12,000 30,000 0.40 0.52 Recreation Facilities 15,000 20,000 0.75 0.86 Senior Center 5,000 25,000 0.20 0.30 Cultural/Museum Facilities 10,500 70,000 0.15 0.08 Total Facility Space per Capita 1.50 1.76 In order to meet the standards identified in this Master Plan, the City would need an additional 40,000 square feet of facility space. Public Facilities Fees charged on new development and existing fund balances would pay for the construction of these new facilities. In order to determine the most efficient and effective way to use this future public facility space, Staff is recommending that the City conduct a new "Facilities Feasibility Study." This study would identify current community priorities and interests for future facilities and amenities, develop program needs, identify level of community willingness to pay for programs and the ongoing operations and maintenance of the facilities, and identify potential locations for future facilities. Prior to including any of these future facilities in the Capital Improvement Program, the City shall develop a business plan for each facility to refine the ongoing operational subsidy and replacement costs to the General Fund and present this report to the City Council for approval. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The City prepared an Initial Study, dated April 21, 2015, to determine whether there could be significant environmental impacts occurring as a result of the implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) beyond or different from those already addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2004), which was adopted by the City Council on March 16, 2004 (via Resolution 48-04). The Initial Study concluded that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment, and Page 8 of 9 no significant information has arisen for this project during the preparation of this Initial Study that would require further environmental review. Therefore, an Addendum to the MND was prepared documenting these facts. Prior to adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the City Council must adopt a Resolution adopting a CEQA Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which has been included as Attachment 1 to this Staff Report. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMISSIONS The Parks and Community Services Commission and the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission considered the Parks and Recreation Master Plan at a joint meeting on April 20, 2015. Each Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the Master Plan as presented. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: Notification of this Public Hearing was published in the Tri-Valley Times and a copy of the Staff Report was sent to the Parks and Community Services Commission and Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Adopting a CEQA Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2. Exhibit A to Resolution -Addendum and Initial Study 3. Exhibit B to Resolution - Statement of Overriding Considerations 4. Resolution Adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) 5. Exhibit A to Resolution - Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) Page 9 of 9 RESOLUTION NO. xx - 15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING A CEQA ADDENDUM TO THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN (2015) WHEREAS, the City of Dublin prepared a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) that establishes goals, long-term policies and standards to guide in the acquisition, development and management of Dublin's future trails, park sites, and recreational facilities within the existing City limits; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan plans for development in accordance with build-out of the City's General Plan, is consistent with the permitted land uses and standards of the Dublin General Plan, and includes policies to achieve the goals of the City of Dublin to provide parks, recreational facilities, and community services to the public; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) was originally adopted in 1994 and was updated in 2004 and 2006. The 2015 document is a refinement to previous versions, but it does not identify new park site locations or propose the construction of any specific recreational facilities; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) is available and on file in the Community Development Department and Parks and Community Services Department; and WHEREAS, The City prepared an Initial Study, dated April 21, 2015, to determine whether there could be significant environmental impacts occurring as a result of this project beyond or different from those already addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2004), which was adopted by the City Council on March 16, 2004 (via Resolution 48-04, incorporated herein by reference); and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City of Dublin prepared an Initial Study to determine if additional environmental review was required for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) beyond the prior Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) would not require major revisions to the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) would not have new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) does not identify any new park sites, specifically identify the construction of any new facilities, or include any new policies that are substantively different than those in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004), the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new mitigations are required. Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in circumstances that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects because no new or unanticipated circumstances have developed since the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted; and 1 WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 and based on the Initial Study, dated April 21, 2015, the City prepared an Addendum to the prior CEQA documents. The Addendum, with its supporting Initial Study, are attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein by reference and which describes the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) and its relation to the analysis in the previous environmental documents; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated May 19, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) and CEQA Addendum for the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) and CEQA Addendum, on May 19, 2015, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Initial Study and CEQA Addendum, all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the Project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15093 and the California Court of Appeals decision Communities for a Better Environment v. California Resources Agency (2002) 103 Cal. App. 4t" 987 125, approval of the Project must be supported by a new Statement of Overriding Considerations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council has reviewed and considered the Addendum and Initial Study dated April 21, 2015 (Exhibit A) and the Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit B) prior to taking action on the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the CEQA Addendum, including the related Initial Study, attached as Exhibit A, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations attached as Exhibit B. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2015 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: 2 City Clerk WPCSISpecial ProjectslPark Rec Master PlaM2015 PRMPICC Mtg 05.05.20151Att xx-CC Reso Addendum.docx 3 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) Addendum and Initial Study City of Dublin April 21,2015 ADDENDUM PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Dublin has prepared a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) that establishes goals, long-term policies and standards to guide in the acquisition, development and management of Dublin's future trails, park sites, and recreational facilities within the existing City limits. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan plans for development in accordance with build-out of the City's General Plan. The document was originally adopted in 1994 and was updated in 2004 and 2006. The 2015 document is a refinement to previous versions that incorporates updated population data, park and facility inventory, and description of future park and facility needs to continue to meet the established City standards. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan guides decisions regarding the delivery of services and programs, and the expenditure of funds for operations, park maintenance, and capital improvements. The Master Plan provides policy direction on these topics and also includes an inventory of existing parks sites and an assessment of future park and facility needs. The Master Plan identifies the types of future facilities needs and identifies some potential general locations in which those facilities could be accommodated, but the Master Plan does not identify specific future parks sites or include any modifications to the existing land use designations for any property. The Master Plan also explains existing and future park maintenance needs and funding mechanisms for park development. The Master Plan is but one of the City of Dublin's policy planning documents. It is used in conjunction with the General Plan, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and other applicable documents. The General Plan identifies the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as the primary document for quantifying the City's need for recreational facilities. PRIOR CEQAANALYSIS: The City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2004) on March 16, 2004 (via Resolution 48-04). This MND tiered off of several previous environmental documents, including: 1. Final Schaefer Ranch Environmental Impact Report(SCH 95033070) (1996) 2. City of Dublin General Plan (1985, updated to 2002) 3. Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report. (SCH 91103064) (1994) 4. Dublin Crossing Specific Plan El(SCH 2012062009) 5. Downtown Dublin Specific Plan El(SCH 20100022005) 6. East Dublin Properties, Stage 1 Development Plan and Annexation DSElR(2002) Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 Y/ 5) CURRENT CEQA ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION THAT AN ADDENDUM IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS PROJECT: In order to determine if there were any significant environmental impacts that were present with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) that were not already addressed (and mitigated if necessary) in the previous environmental documents, an Initial Study was completed. The Initial Study, dated April 21, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference, determined that the potentially significant effects of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) were adequately addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2004), and that no substantial changes are proposed with the current Project or the conditions under which the Project will be undertaken that require revisions of the previous environmental documents. Based on the Initial Study, this Addendum has been prepared, which notes the difference in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) and the previous project approvals which CEQA impacts were addressed in the previously-adopted MND. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) does not identify any new park sites, specifically identify the construction of any new facilities, or include any new policies that are substantively different than those in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004). The 2015 Master Plan identifies two new park types (the singular "Community Park" type was divided into two categories "Active Community Park" and "Natural Community Park" and also created a "Downtown Plaza" park type), identified standards for the future development of new parks, updates the standards for how many recreational amenities of various types should be in Dublin's park system, and updates the goals and policies of the 2004 version. The 2015 Master Plan also updates the City's population projections and accurately describes the City's current park and recreational facility inventory. The 2015 Master Plan does not specifically identify any new park sites, but rather identifies the general area in which they may be accommodated in the future. Any future land use changes shall be subject to CEQA review at the time the change is proposed and considered. NO SUBSEQUENT REVIEW IS REQUIRED PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162: Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, no subsequent environmental analysis shall be prepared for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015), as no substantial changes have been proposed with the Project or the conditions under which the Project will be undertaken which require revisions to the previous environmental documents. No new significant environmental impacts have been identified and no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified impacts has been discovered. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, with minor technical amendments and clarifications as outlined in this Addendum, the previous environmental documents will continue to adequately address the significant environmental impacts of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015). CONCLUSION: The City prepared an Initial Study in connection with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015); based on the Initial Study, the City prepared an Addendum to the previous CEQA documents. As provided in Section 15164, the Addendum need not be circulated for public review, but shall be considered with the previous environmental documents before making a decision on the proposed project. The Initial Study is included below and the previous environmental documents are available for review in the Community Development Department at the City of Dublin, loo Civic Plaza, Dublin, California. Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 Y/ 5) INITIAL STUDY This Initial Study has been prepared in accord with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of implementing the proposed project described below and whether those impacts are adequately addressed in prior environmental reviews for the site. The Initial Study consists of a completed environmental checklist and a brief explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist. i. Project Title: Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Dublin Community Development Department loo Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner Community Development Department (925) 833-6610 4. Project Location: Citywide 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Dublin Paul McCreary, Parks & Community Services Director loo Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 6. General/Specific Plan Designation: Various, Citywide 7. Zoning: Various, Citywide 8. Surrounding land uses and setting: Various, Citywide 9. Other Public Agencies: None io Other public agencies whose approval is required: Grading and Building permits (City of Dublin) Sewer and water connections (DS RSD) Encroachment permits(City of Dublin) Notice of Intent(State Water Resources Control Board) Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 5 Y/ 5) Project Description Background Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015)that establishes goals, long-term policies and standards to guide in the acquisition, development and management of Dublin's future trails, park sites, and recreational facilities within the existing City limits. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan plans for development in accordance with build-out of the City's General Plan. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was originally adopted in 1994 and was updated in 2004 and 20o6. The 2015 document is a refinement to previous versions, but it does not identify new park site locations or propose the construction of any specific recreational facilities. The Master Plan is but one of the City of Dublin's policy planning documents. It is used in conjunction with the General Plan, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and other applicable documents. The General Plan identifies the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as the primary document for quantifying the City's need for recreational facilities. The City of Dublin, as the Lead Agency, has prepared this Initial Study to assess the potential environmental effects of the adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015). This analysis is intended to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and to provide the City with accurate information for project review. Population, Demographics and Growth The City of Dublin, along with the entire Tri-Valley region, continues to experience population growth. From a population of approximately 14,300 in 1982, the City of Dublin has grown to a resident population Of 51,784 in 2015 (not including group quarters) per the California Department of Finance. At full build out of the City in 204o as envisioned by the General Plan, the resident population is expected to be 75,000. The population growth since 1982 can be attributed to the annexation and development of the Eastern Dublin General Plan area, the Schaefer Ranch General Plan Area, new development planned for in the Dublin Crossing Planning Area, additional development planned in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, and build-out of approved developments and infill growth including residential areas around the City's two BART stations. This projected increase over the next twenty-five years will affect recreational facilities and programs. Dublin's Existing Park System The City of Dublin has 19 parks, 5 deeded park sites, and 6 school parks and City-owned open space areas that account for nearly 233 acres of dedicated open space and developed park land. In addition the City has over 57 acres of undeveloped parkland that has either been offered for dedication by landowners or acquired by the City. Community Parks include: • Dublin Sports Grounds, Civic Center, and Library, • Dublin Community Swim Center, • Dougherty Hills Dog Park, • Shannon Park and Community Center, Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 Y/ 5) • Fallon Sports Park • Emerald Glen Park and Aquatic Center, • Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space • Dublin Historic Park and Heritage Center, and • Three future Community Parks — two in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area and one at Dublin Crossing. Neighborhood Parks and Squares include: • Schaefer Ranch, • Kolb Park, • Alamo Creek Park, • Ted Fairfield Park, • Mape Memorial Park, • Bray Commons, • Dolan Park, • Passtempo Park, • Positano Hills Park • Stagecoach Park, • Piazza Sorrento, • Devaney Square, and • Ten future Neighborhood Parks that have been identified on the General Plan land use map. Several school parks within Dublin are also classified as City parks, and these include Dublin High School and Wells Middle School as Community Parks, and Dublin, Frederiksen, Murray and Nielsen Elementary School as Neighborhood Parks. Dublin's Future Park System In addition to the zgo acres noted above of dedicated open space, developed park land, and undeveloped parkland that has either been offered for dedication by landowners or acquired by the City, the City also has 73.5 acres of future park land that has been identified as such in the General Plan, but that has not yet been acquired or improved by the City. In all, the City has a total of 365.5 acres of existing and planned park acreage. Exhibit 1 depicts the location of existing and proposed park facilities, school parks, bicycle and regional trails, and other recreational facilities available to the City of Dublin. These facilities are dispersed throughout the community to provide efficient recreational opportunities to all residents. A majority of Dublin's future trails, parks sites, and recreational facilities are proposed to be located in areas that are not yet developed. The primary need for the parks arises when residential development is completed and there are new residents to use the facilities. Although precise sites are not yet known to meet the need for additional park land at buildout, the Master Plan identifies areas in which potential future sites could exist, as noted below in Table 1. However, the environmental analysis for changing the land use designations of any future sites to park land will be completed at the time any General Plan Amendment is processed. Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 5 Y/ 5) Table is Bridging the Gap-Identifying Future Potential Acquisitions Existing and Planned Park Acreage 363.5 acres Total Park Acreage Need at General 375 acres Plan buildout(75,000 residents) Deficit -11.5 acres Sub-Area 3 10.75 acres Natural Community Park Wallis Ranch Public/Semi Public Parcel 1.90 acres Active Community Park TBD 0.50-0.75 acres Downtown Plaza South of Dublin Boulevard between 2.o acres Neighborhood Square Tassajara and Fallon Roads Expansion of Community Park on Chen 5.o acres Active Community Park Property Historic Park Expansion to DHPA o.go acres Active Community Park Property Total of Potential Future sites 21 +/-acres Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 Y/ 5) Environmental Checklist Environmental Factors Potentially Affected by the Project The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology/Soils Hazards& Hazardous Hydrology/Water Land Use / Planning Materials Quality Mineral Resources Noise Population / Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation / Traffic Utilities/Service Mandatory Findings of Significance Systems Instructions I. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question (see Attachment A: Source List). A"No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A"No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards(e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3, Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that any effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4, "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated: applies where incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact."The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. 5, Earlier Analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, Program El R, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15o63(c)(3)(D). In this case,the checklist entry will be "No New Impact" and a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 Y/ 5) a. Earlier analysis used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. Initial Study/Ad for th.e......Parks.....a.nd......Recre.at.ion aster Plan 201 Y/ 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts �. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b) Substantially damage scenic resources,including but not limited to trees,rock outcroppings,and historic buildings X within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality X of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare,which would X adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and because all site-specific analysis will take place when a new site is identified,the project would not have any impacts on aesthetics/visual resources beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not identified specifically in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. z. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES AND FORESTRY RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects,lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model(1997)prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources,including timberland,are significant environmental effects,lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land,including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project;and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland,Unique Farmland,or Farmland of Statewide Importance(Farmland),as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring X Program of the California Resources Agency,to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,or a X Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for,or cause rezoning of forest land(as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland(as defined by Public Resources Code section X 4526)or timberland zoned Timberland Production(as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))? d) Result in loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to X non-forest uses? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment,which due to their location or nature,could result in conversion of X Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Initial Stud Ad°dendum for Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 Y/ � 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no sites with agriculture and/or forestry resources would be affected,the project would not have any impacts on agriculture and/or forestry resources beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not identified specifically in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 3. AIR QUALITY. Where available,the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air X quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or X projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air X quality standard(including releasing emissions,which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant X concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of X people? Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect air quality,the project would not have any impacts on air quality beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not identified specifically in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat modifications,on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive,or special-status species in local or regional plans, X policies,or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or X regional plans, policies,regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act X (including, but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc.) In..tal Stu Study/Addendum for theParks andRecreation aster Plan 201 5). ...... ..... . ...... . . Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts through direct removal,filling,hydrological interruption,or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with X established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,such as a tree preservation policy or X ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan,or X other approved local,regional,or state habitat conservation plan? Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect biological resources,the project would not have any impacts on biological resources beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines section X 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an X archaeological resource pursuant to section 15064.5' c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological X resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains,including those interred outside X of formal cemeteries? Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect cultural resources,the project would not have any impacts on cultural resources beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss,injury,or death involving: a) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map X issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other Initial Stud Ad°dendum for Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 Y/ � 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42? b) Strong seismic ground shaking? X c) Seismic-related ground failure,including liquefaction? X d) Landslides? X e) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X f) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,or that would become unstable as a result of the project,and X potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? g) Be located on expansive soil,as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code(1994),creating substantial risks to life X or property? h) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems X where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater. Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect geology and/or soils,the project would not have any impacts on geology and/or soils beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions,either directly or indirectly,that may have a significant impact on the X environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse X gases? Discussion Impacts related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions were not analyzed in any of the prior environmental documents. However, because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would generate greenhouse gas emissions,the vehicular trips would not increase beyond already anticipated in the General Plan and the vehicular emissions generated would not increase as a result of project implementation. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. Initial Stud Ad°dendum forme Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 Y/ � 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts 8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport,use,or disposal of hazardous X materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions X involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,substances,or waste within%mile of an X existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code X Section 65962.5 and,as a result,would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?(V.13) e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project result in a X safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working X in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation X plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,injury or death involving wildland fires,including where wildlands X are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect hazards and/or hazardous materials,the project would not have any impacts on hazards and/or hazardous materials beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge X requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there X would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the Initial Stud Ad°dendum for Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 ? � Y/ � 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts local ground water table level(for example,the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a X stream or river,in a manner,which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site. d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,or substantially increase the rate or amount of X surface runoff in a manner,which would result in flooding on- or off-site. e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems X or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X g) Place housing within a loo-year flood-hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate X Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a loo-year flood-hazard area structures,which X would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,injury or death involving flooding,including flooding as a result of X the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche,tsunami,or mudflow? X Discussion All future construction will need to comply with the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board as well as all City of Dublin stormwater treatment and water quality requirements. Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect hydrology or water quality,the project would not have any impacts on hydrology or water quality beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. io. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? X b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project(including,but not limited to the general plan,specific plan, local coastal X program,or zoning ordinance)adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? In..tal Stu Study/Addendum for theParks andRecreation aster Plan 201 5). ...... ..... . ...... . . Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts c) Conflict with any applicable Habitat Conservation Plan or X Natural Community Conservation Plan? Discussion The Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)is in conformance with the General Plan and all of the City's specific plans. There is no adopted Habitat Conservation or Natural Community Conservation Plan anywhere in the City of Dublin. Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect land use and planning,the project would not have any impacts on land use and planning beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. ». MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the X state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, X specific plan,or other land use plan? Discussion There are no known mineral resources within the City of Dublin or designated in the General Plan or other land use plan, and therefore there would be no impact. 12. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise X ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground X borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c) Substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the X project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the X project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project expose people X residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area X to excessive noise levels? Initial Stud Ad°dendum for Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 `� � Y/ � 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect noise,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,either directly(for example, by proposing new homes and X businesses)or indirectly(for example,through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people,necessitating the X construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Discussion The Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)will not add new population to the area nor will it displace any housing, therefore no new impacts will result. 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities or need for new or physical altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts,in order to maintain acceptable service ratios,response times,or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? X b) Police protection? X c) Schools? X d) Parks? X e) Other public facilities? X Discussion New construction projects are required to comply with applicable building,safety,and fire codes,fund on-and off-site improvements,and contribute to the City's public facilities fees commensurate with the type,size and scope of the project. Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect public services,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. Initial Stud Ad°dendum forme Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 Y/ � 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts 15. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical X deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an X adverse physical effect on the environment? Discussion The Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)will not result in the increased use of existing public recreation facilities, nor cause the need for new facilities,therefore no new impacts will result. 16. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan,ordinance,or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system,taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized X travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections,streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths,and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures,or other standards established by X the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that result in X substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature(for example,sharp curves or dangerous intersections)or X incompatible uses(for example,farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans,or programs supporting regarding public transit, bicycle,or pedestrian facilities,or X otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect transportation or traffic,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. Initial Stud Ad°dendum forme Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 Y/ � 5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable X Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing X facilities,the construction or which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the X construction of which could cause significant environmental effects d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources,or are new or X expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider,which serves or may serve the project that it has X adequate capacity to serve the project projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to X accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal,state,and local statutes and regulations X related to solid waste? Discussion New construction is required to contribute to the City's impact fees to fund public service infrastructure commensurate with the type,size,and scope of the new construction. Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect utilities and service systems,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. Does the project: a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or animal X community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"means that the X incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed In..tal Stu Study/Addendum for theParks andRecreation aster Plan 201 5). ...... ..... . ...... . . Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact I ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts in connection with the effects of the past projects,the effects of other current projects,and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Have environmental effects,which will cause substantial x adverse effects on human beings,either directly or indirectly? Discussion Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and no new impacts would result. The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified. Initial Stud Ad°dendum forme Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 Y/ � 5) Figure is Existing and Future Parks, Facilities, and Open Space D U B L I N G E N E R A L P L A N DdB"Iu EXISTING AND FUTURE PARKS , FACILITIES , AND OPEN SPACE rdrr;,,; P3 SM1annan Pails antl C ammunry Center '..y'„P6 Drn H tc Pn P6 ' , Du Heritage center '. z3 P8 Dubrn COmmuri[y SrimCenter ��8 ,,/-'� P10 DougM1 yHlls Dg Pan P12 Dublln Sports Orountls CvcCenter,antl Library n� p Pfd Emerald Gen Pan and AquatcCenter DOOLA Pzz F sq P rk P'4 F t P k P33 F P k Carimu VI irl¢o.nyt lYA , Pat H N Park mm� �m ° V15 ywu "•, � n�� n n,n P2 Dold Pa r Park vll Perks ReserCemp Pens]a ning Area t a R—h ,� Ps I,/ 1 °«ra,meaa �� P11 Alemo Creek Park Western Extended° l lu ° »r«.w�rv„ 0•,'� Panning Area �� 1$,�+'1 / 1^ , P13 Fuwre Perk « P7 r e P ° ¢_ �a P2] �" P15 FumreP k Femre y P2r �(P3 P16 Pan P1] red Fe,eId Park a °. 1 4"' v • , -_ _ Ivr V „,l V25 k,,,,, _ P20 Pas aim oPan .,ten-nuo unv •�.e e . ., P3U� i P23 Future Perk r` 1k ..° I .,, P4 1. / 'q IIII �r k P24 1p P29 s m Pn era co mans � y fI ". ,II; I = P2G Future Park P26 Pos '1...„ I m `4 ^r,y •, •ol� IIOp �. . tano H'Ils Park "`P 1 1 � P27 Future Pen P28 Future Perk y✓ ,iP^ � " "•I w Pz9 wmra Pan "„^""°•�..,. 1�7 P” F:':ur Perk a/ iii tf Y °b 1 P31 F P k W 1 / x b am a u � r IJr qhb I rorl lyrn� °`'•�y.�, w ® « B y rr I r P18 Pazza Sorrento V mm mmmmmm mm P19 Devan 5 Y y quare Y u 1 c p' p.5 1 Mlles d�p. k Western Extended Planning Area Boundary J City of Dublin °-°°°°°. Class I,Existing,Shared Use Path -- Class 1113, Proposed,Buffered Bicycle Lanes(Existing Class 2A) Primary Planning Area Boundary Sphere of Influence Class I,Proposed,Shared Use PathPath Class 111,Existing,Bicycle Route CJ Eastern Extended Planning Area Boundary 1111111111111111111111 Streets Class 11,Existing,Bicycle Lanes Class IIIA,Proposed,Bicycle Route with Sharrows !! Dublin Crossing Planning Area Boundary Parks --- Class 11,Proposed,Bicycle Lanes Recreation Trailhead Class IIA,Proposed,Bicycle Lanes(One-Side) ..... Proposed Recreation --- Class 1113,Proposed,Buffered Bicycle Lanes EXHIBIT B: STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS 1. General. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15093, the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations for those impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR as significant and unavoidable (Resolution 53-93, May 10, 1993). The City Council balanced the benefits of the original Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004) and carefully considered each impact in its decision to approve urbanization of Eastern Dublin through approval of the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The City Council is currently considering approval of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015), which is a refinement to the 2004 document. The impacts of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) were studied in the certified EIR for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 (SCH No. 91-103064) and in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004), which was adopted by the City Council on March 16, 2004 (via Resolution 48-04). A CEQA Addendum has been prepared that documents the negligible impacts resulting from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) as compared to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004). The City Council has carefully considered each impact in reaching its decision to approve the Project. Even with mitigation, the City Council recognizes that implementation of the Project carries with it unavoidable adverse environmental effects as identified in the original Eastern Dublin EIR. The City Council specifically finds that to the extent the identified significant adverse impacts for the Project have not been reduced to acceptable levels through feasible mitigation or alternatives, there are specific economic, social, land use and other considerations that support approval of the project. 1 2. Unavoidable Significant Adverse Impacts. The City Council finds that many of the unavoidable environmental effects identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR that are applicable to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) will be substantially lessened by mitigation measures adopted with the original approvals by the City. Even with mitigation, the City Council recognizes that the implementation of the project carries with it unavoidable adverse environmental effects as identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR. The City Council specifically finds that to the extent that the identified adverse or potentially adverse impacts for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) have not been mitigated to acceptable levels, there are specific economic, social, environmental, land use, and other considerations that support approval of the Project. The following unavoidable significant environmental impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR for future development of Eastern Dublin apply to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015): 1 "...public officials must still go on the record and explain specifically why they are approving the later project despite its significant unavoidable impacts."(emphasis original.)Communities for a Better Environment v.California Resources Agency 103 Cal.App.4th 98, (2002). 1 Eastern Dublin EIR Land Use Impact 3.1/F. Cumulative Loss of Agricultural and Open Space Lands; Visual Impacts 3.8/13; and, Alteration of Rural/Open Space Character. Future conversion of lands from open space to parks and/or recreational facilities may contribute to the cumulative loss of open space land. Traffic and Circulation Impacts 3.318, 3.3/F. 1-580 Freeway, Cumulative Freeway Impacts: While city street and interchange impacts can be mitigated through planned improvements, transportation demand management, the 1-580 Smart Corridor program, and the extension of Fallon Road to Tassajara Road and other similar measures, mainline freeway impacts continue to be identified as unavoidable, as anticipated in the Eastern Dublin EIR. Future development of parks and recreational facility sites could incrementally contribute to the unavoidable freeway impacts. Community Services and Facilities Impact 3.41S Consumption of Non-Renewable Natural Resources and Sewer, Water, and Storm Drainage Impact 3.51F, H, U. Increases in Energy Usage Through Increased Water Treatment, Disposal and Operation of Water Distribution System: Future development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) may contribute to increased energy and water consumption. Soils, Geology, and Seismicity Impact 3.618. Earthquake Ground Shaking, Primary Effects: Even with seismic design, future development of parks and recreational facilities could be subject to damage from large earthquakes, much like the rest of the Eastern Dublin planning area. Air Quality Impacts 3.11/A, 8, C, and E: Construction of new parks and recreational facilities will contribute to cumulative dust deposition, construction equipment emissions, mobile and stationary source emissions. 3. Overriding Considerations. The City Council previously balanced the benefits of the Eastern Dublin project approvals against the significant and potentially significant adverse impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR. The City Council now balances those unavoidable impacts that apply to future implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) against its benefits, and hereby determines that such unavoidable impacts are outweighed by the benefits of the implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015). 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * * * ADOPTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN (2015) WHEREAS, in July 1994 the City Council adopted the Parks & Recreation Master Plan which established goals, long-term policies and standards to guide the City of Dublin in the acquisition, development and management of Dublin's park and recreation facilities; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to prepare an update to the Master Plan every five to ten years to address changing conditions in the development of the City; and WHEREAS, the most recent updates to the Master Plan were adopted by the City Council on March 16, 2004 and August 1, 2006; and WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed development proposals, population projections and their impact on park and recreation facility demand; and WHEREAS, the Master Plan reflects the most current planning and population data available to the City; and WHEREAS, the Master Plan identifies a future deficit of parks and facilities, and potential sites and alternatives to address that deficit; and WHEREAS, an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2004) has been prepared and processed for the Master Plan (2015) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines and City Environmental Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Community Services Commission and Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission did review and consider the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) at a special joint- meeting on April 20, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City Council did review and consider the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update at a public hearing on May 5, 2015; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearings was given in all respects as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan - 2015 (Exhibit A). PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2015, by the following vote- AYES- NOES- ABSENT- ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk .� City of Dublin Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 19 — — 82 City of Dublin C A L I FO RN IA Dublin �i. AFAmedca City 1 I J�F 2011 DRAF- PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 City Council David Haubert — Mayor Abe Gupta—Vice Mayor Don Biddle — Councilmember Kevin Hart— Councilmember Doreen Wehrenberg— Councilmember Parks and Community Services Commission Anthony Totaro — Chairperson Mona Lisa Ballesteros —Vice Chairperson Philip Tucker — Commissioner Janine lhalblum — Commissioner Joseph Giannini — Commissioner Alicia Tran — Student Commissioner This page intentionally left blank. City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 CONTENTS Introduction Overview: Parks, Environment and Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 TheMaster Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RegionalLocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Planning Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter I : Background and Analysis 7 TheSetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Population, Demographics and Growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Facilities Evaluation and Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Park and Recreation Facility Needs and Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Park and Recreation Facility Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Future Parks and Recreation Facility Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chapter 2: Parks and Recreation Facility Standard 33 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Active Community Park Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Natural Community Park Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Neighborhood Park Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Neighborhood Square Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Downtown Plaza Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Cultural Arts Center Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 TrailStandards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Contents 31� City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 Chapter 3: Goals and Policies 45 ParkSystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Linear Parks and Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Park Acquisition and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Park Design, Maintenance, and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Chapter 4: Implementation 51 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Funding Mechanisms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Cost of Development and Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 List of Figures 55 List of Tables 57 iv City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 *T* Contents City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW: PARKS, ENVIRONMENT AND IMAGE Historically, parks have played a major role in the formation of a successful city. Since the early twentieth century, parks have held a variety of meanings to different groups of people at different times. To some, parks are for children with an emphasis on playgrounds and ball fields.To another group,parks address the cultural needs of the community, providing theaters, museums, art exhibits, and meeting facilities.And to others, the park system is a way to preserve and enhance the natural environment, providing opportunities to interact with nature in a more passive, non-structured setting.A successful park system should meet all these needs and more. In the abstract, a park system can be thought of as one of the organizing elements of a city. Parks and trails represent an extended expression of the public realm that reaches out into the private fabric of the city. The parks and gathering spaces have become the new American backyard. The green space and visual amenities such as playgrounds, sports fields,trails,gardens,and open spaces found within the park system become an integral part of the public's perception of the community. Thus, the park system reflects a community's self image.A strong image through strong visual character is one key component that makes a community memorable. One of the most important functions of parks in suburban environments is to provide spaces for—and to encourage—social interaction. The park system can help to build unity by providing a place where the divergent populations and interests can interact with, learn from, and appreciate each other. A park can be a place where seniors meet and toddlers play,where the athlete and the artist find a common ground and where social as well as physical needs are met. The purpose of this Master Plan is to identify the ways in which the City intends to build and maintain parks and facilities that both enhance the positive image of the City and meet the needs of the City into the future. Introduction w,% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 1 THE MASTER PLAN The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is to establish goals, standards, guiding policies, and action programs to guide the City of Dublin in the acquisition, development and management (operations and maintenance) of Dublin's park and recreation facilities through the ultimate build-out of the City in accordance with the General Plan. The Master Plan must evolve to respond to the City's growth and changing demographics. Thus, it contains both specific standards that guide the City's actions, as well as provide clear direction to other agencies and private developers regarding the "rules" under which Dublin is developing, maintaining, and operating its park and recreation system. Policies and programs are included that are flexible enough to accommodate new opportunities and shifts in priorities. The Dublin climate allows for almost year-round use of the park facilities. That fact, combined with the active, recreation-oriented lifestyle of the population, places a significant emphasis on the provision of high- quality amenities and ample recreational opportunities for the community. Over the past five years, the City has experienced noticeable growth in sports and fitness activities taking place in parks and facilities. Additionally, sports seasons are becoming longer and new sports are becoming popular with residents. Nationally recognized standards for park and recreation facilities establish thresholds that often do not reflect the recreational demands of a specific community. The standards and policies set forth in this Master Plan, while recognizing national and peer community standards, are unique to Dublin. This Master Plan is a reflection of the City of Dublin's commitment to ensuring a high quality of life for the community. REGIONAL LOCATION Since the City's incorporation in February 1982,the City's population has increased as both residents and businesses found the benefits of calling Dublin home. Dublin is located approximately 350 miles north of Los Angeles and 35 miles east of San Francisco. Dublin is 14.59 square miles in area. Dublin is located within the Tri-Valley region of the Bay Area, and is generally bounded by the City of San Ramon to the north, unincorporated Castro Valley to the west, the City of Pleasanton to the south, and the City of Livermore to the east. Because of this strategic location at the intersection of two major freeways (Interstates 580 and 680), the City is a great place to live,work, and play. Dublin has become known for its high quality of life in the areas of public safety, excellent educational opportunities, and abundant and diverse housing opportunities. Dublin's new residents include more families with children, more young active adults, and an expanding senior population—all of whom are seeking quality recreational opportunities. Open space planning by other regional agencies plays a role in Dublin's planning as well. The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is actively seeking to complete a segment of the ridgeline trail corridor through Western Dublin. They have also developed "Guidelines for Open Space Planning and Management," which could have a significant influence on the provision and design of open space in the Dublin area.The Tri-Valley Trails Council and adjacent communities support the development of a regional network of trails and bikeways utilizing the railroad right-of-way,flood control channels and existing bikeways throughout the area's communities. Development plans in San Ramon and Contra Costa County to the north and Livermore to the east and Pleasanton to the south are proposing potential open space and trail connections, all of which could provide opportunities to link the various communities with a vast recreational network. 2 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 3*t Introduction Santa \ St.Helena COUNTY ACRAMENT Rosa Dixon Greve SACRAMENTO Sebastopol SONOMA ® COUNTY l\ COUNTY COUNTY Rohner) Cotati Park ® Vacaville _ Bo ga Napa — soLANO Bay 101 Sonoma Fairfield couNTV Petaluma ' Galt ® Suisun City r ® S ® Rio � Ista � Vallejo i Lodi MARIN Novato Benicia ado O COUNTY (N 1 $ O Rafa Hercules S and Martinez C Antioch 101 ® Lafa ette CONTRA Concord Stockton Y � Walnut Creek COUNTY O SAN Orinda JOAQUIN COUNTY ®� Danville __ NCISCO I Lathrop Oakland San Alam San Ramon Francisco CITY 0 Tracy Dal 101 San ' v City Leandro - Hayward Pleasanton Livermore i Pacifica San ALAMEDA Millbrae ate Union COUNTY O N City Hillsboroug Newark Fremont Half Moon Bay ( Palo Milpitas Alto , SAN MATEO J LOS 101 COUNTY l I San a / ` STANISLAUS Clara COUNTY Cupertino San Jose Saratoga SANTA OCLARA COUNTY ® aGatos I Morgan O ,\ Hill Scotts \ p O Valley SANTA CRUZ\, COUNTY � Santa Capitola � Cruz Gilroy ®` 2 ville �.� I i ® Hollister \\\ SAN BENITO COUNTY Figure I I Regional Location Map Introduction w,% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 3 PLANNING PROCESS 1994 to Present Well-designed and sufficient parks and facilities convey a positive image of the quality of life in any community.As the City of Dublin continues to develop,it is the goal to acquire and develop new parks, open space and recreation facilities. In addition, the City continues to upgrade and maintain existing facilities and provide innovative and diversified recreation programs. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was originally prepared by David Gates and Associates and adopted by the City Council in July 1994. The information for the Master Plan was gathered through a series of public meetings, interviews, site visits, joint study sessions, and the careful review of local agency policy documents. Additionally, there was a Steering Committee composed of representatives of City Commissions and special recreation interest groups such as little league (baseball), soccer, and senior groups. Through meetings with the Steering Committee, Staff and the consultants identified and evaluated various recreation standards and park site alternatives. Through a process of demand assessment,park land requirement allocation verification, and alternative site testing,the final Park and Recreation Master Plan emerged. In March 2004, the Master Plan was updated with the goal of revisiting the assumptions that were used in the original document to ensure that they were still realistic and that adequate park and recreation facilities were available for the current and future population of the City. This update took into account updated population projections and the most current land use assumptions for ultimate build-out in accordance with the General Plan. The March 2004 update anticipated a 5.3-acre parkland deficit at build-out of the City and identified the need to select and designate sites for new parks to alleviate the deficit. Furthermore, the Update recommended pursuing opportunities to expand the Dublin Heritage Center around the City's Donlon Way historic core. In August 2006, the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan was adopted by the City Council,which amended the land use designation of five parcels in the area for the purposes of expanding the Heritage Center into a full Historic Park. Shortly thereafter, the City Council adopted the Historic Park Master Plan, which served to enhance this key area and also alleviate the park deficit. In 2006, the City Council adopted an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan that reflected the addition of this parkland to the City's inventory. Predicting Dublin's Future Population The California Department of Finance's 2015 population data estimated that Dublin had approximately 51,784 residents (excluding group quarters). The goals, policies and standards adopted in the 2006 Master Plan Update assumed a build-out population of 59,900. Since 2006,two key population factors changed,which resulted in the expected population of Dublin at build-out of the General Plan to increase to 75,000. This change in population forecasting is due to: 1. The average density per unit used to calculate the population was amended in the General Plan. Instead of different population figures assumed for different residential densities, the City now uses a blended figure of 2.7 persons per residential unit, which was based on the 2010 Census figures that showed this as Dublin's average household size. The means of calculating persons per household contributed to population forecasts that were higher than previously predicted. 2. Two key land use amendments were approved in recent years that increased the number of residential units expected to be built in Dublin. In 2013,the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan was approved,which added up to 1,995 future residential units to the City's build-out number. In 2014, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan was amended to increase the development cap in the Downtown by 1,200 units to a total of 2,500 units. 4 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 3*t Introduction Combined, these two changes added the potential for 3,195 additional residential units to be constructed in Dublin, which increased the projected population at General Plan build-out. Based on the City's current standards, the anticipated population of 75,000 creates a 11.5-acre parkland deficit at build-out and creates a potential need for 40,000 square feet of additional community facility space. Measuring Current Park and Facility Needs Over the past five years the City has undertaken several community needs assessments related to parks, facilities and programs. The input from those assessments has been used to develop the new Parks and Recreation Master Plan. In 2008 the City engaged over 1,000 residents in several surveys and focus groups to develop the Department Strategic Plan. This included a statistically valid mail-in survey of park and facility interests and priorities. In 2012 the City undertook a Marketing and Communic ations Study and conducted a statistically valid phone-survey of over 400 residents related to recreation and cultural program needs and marketing preferences. In 2013 the City engaged over 800 residents in a web-based survey identifying preferred park amenities for the Iron Horse Nature Park Master Plan,which helped inform the City of the more passive and un-programmed activities desired by residents. Most recently the City engaged over 1,000 residents in a community survey on active and passive recreation needs as part of the development of the Dublin Crossing Community Park Master Plan. ORGANIZATION The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is divided into four chapters: I. Background andAnalysis.This chapter summarizes the analysis of background information and projections used in developing the Plan. II. Parks and Recreation Facility Standards.This chapter provides specific standards and criteria for Dublin's parks and recreation facilities. III. Goals and Policies. This chapter identified goals, guiding, policies, and action programs to implement the Master Plan. IV. Implementation. This chapter describes the funding sources and regulatory tools available to make the plan a reality. Introduction w,% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 5 This page intentionally left blank. City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 Chapter I BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS THE SETTING Regional Context The Parks and Recreation Master Plan study area is coterminous with the city limits. Future growth in Dublin will occur primarily in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area, the Dublin Crossing Planning Area,the Downtown Specific Plan Area, and with limited growth in the Primary Planning Area, which lies to the west. Consequently, the unification of the proposed outlying sections of the community with the existing core, and to each other, is a primary goal of the Master Plan. The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) has overlapping jurisdiction in the Master Plan Study Area. EBRPD is striving to provide regional trail connections with adequate corridor widths and buffers. They value the preservation of the natural and rural essence of the undeveloped portions of the community. These natural open spaces are an important part of Dublin's character. There are also opportunities to make trail connections with the adjacent communities of San Ramon and Pleasanton and with other trail facilities operated by the East Bay Regional Park District and the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District.Trails that follow creek and drainage channels may provide opportunities for new connections. Along the Union Pacific/Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, the Iron Horse Trail has been developed as a regional facility,linking cities in Contra Costa County, Dublin,the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station,and beyond into Pleasanton. Existing Resources There are numerous creeks and drainage channels throughout the Study Area which provide opportunities to develop creek-side trails. The continuous connections these creeks and drainage channels provide are especially critical in the developed areas of Dublin. In 2013, the City acquired 12.5 acres of land adjacent to South San Ramon Creek and the Iron Horse Trail between Amador Valley Boulevard and the city limit with San Ramon to the north. This land will be used for the future"Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space," a community park with a focus on creating passive recreational amenities and restoring open space areas to natural conditions. Currently there are four major pedestrian/bikeways in Dublin: along San Ramon Road, along Dougherty Road, the regional-serving Iron Horse Trail, the Alamo Creek Trail, and Alamo Canal. These paths are separated from the Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 7 street and are well utilized by the local community.Additional open space trails include the Martin Canyon Creek Trail and the Tassajara Creek Trail. These paths and trails are the foundation for Dublin's separated pedestrian and bicycle network. The Dublin Civic Center complex includes the City Hall, the Police Facility, and a plaza area to accommodate outdoor festivals and civic events, and an adjacent Public Safety Complex partially serving Alameda County Fire.A new Library was completed in Spring 2003, which provides additional community meeting and function spaces and completes the Civic Center Complex. The adjacent Sports Grounds contain many of the competitive sports fields in Dublin. Additional sports fields are at Emerald Glen Park, Fallon Sports Park, and the City has worked cooperatively with the Dublin Unified School District to upgrade existing school yard facilities to provide additional sports fields for the community. The historical heritage of the Dublin community has been preserved by the City with help from the Dublin Historical Preservation Association and the Amador/Livermore Valley Historical Society. The Old Murray School House and St. Raymond's Church, which were acquired by the City, are located adjacent to the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery. This historic site,which is located near Downtown Dublin, has provided the community with a special place to preserve and celebrate local history. The recently-expanded Historic Park complements the existing Heritage Center by providing additional facilities for the programs that already exist there and by providing additional parkland for the community. The Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, adopted by the City Council in 2011, aims to facilitate the creation of a vibrant and dynamic commercial and mixed-use center that provides a wide array of opportunities for shopping, services, dining, working, living and entertainment in a pedestrian-friendly and aesthetically pleasing setting that attracts both local and regional residents.. The size and location of Downtown Dublin offers the opportunity to create accessible public spaces and a central gathering place for civic celebrations and activities that take place in the Downtown. The Specific Plan focuses on integrating design features such as monuments, signage and public plazas with improvements to landscaping,green spaces and wider sidewalks to unify the predominantly retail area. Within the existing city limits, the potential for further expansion of park and recreation facilities is extremely limited. The 1986 Parks Master Plan Report and subsequent 1990 Sports Ground Master Plan Report and School Facilities Plan illustrate maximum utilization of existing park sites and joint use of several school play yards to meet the current demands of the community. Thus, the weight of providing park land and facilities for the future growth falls mainly upon the undeveloped west and east portions of the community, although there may be some opportunities in the primary planning area as properties redevelop. The eastern portion of Dublin is characterized by rolling grass lands divided into three canyons. In this area, the gentle topography and proposed roadway system have been able to accommodate larger Community Park facilities such as Emerald Glen Park and Fallon Sports Park as well as several smaller Neighborhood Parks. The creeks and swales have provided natural opportunities for open space linkages between parks. The western portion of Dublin is characterized by steep topography and a dense cover of oak woodland. The steep terrain limits the opportunities for large active community recreation facilities, although have been opportunities to locate and develop Neighborhood Parks such as Schaefer Ranch. The natural features of the area warrant protection through the development of passive recreation areas and regional trail connections such as to Martin Canyon Creek. Currently, the City of Dublin's Subdivision Ordinance requires the dedication of 5-acres of park land for every 1,000 persons. This standard has been retained and is further defined in this Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 8 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis POPULATION, DEMOGRAPHICS AND GROWTH The City of Dublin, along with the entire Tri-Valley region, continues to experience population growth. From a population of approximately 14,300 in 1982, the City of Dublin has grown to a resident population of 51,784 in 2015 (without group quarters) per the California Department of Finance. At full build-out of the City in 2040 as envisioned by the General Plan, the resident population is expected to be 75,000. The population growth since 1982 can be attributed to the annexation and development of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area, the Schaefer Ranch General Plan Area, new development planned for in the Dublin Crossing Planning Area, additional development planned in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, and build-out of approved developments and infill growth including residential areas around the City's two BART stations. This projected increase over the next twenty-five years will create demand for additional recreational facilities and programs. Population Structure According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Dublin's largest population segment is represented by adults aged 25 to 44. This group statistically representing over 38% of the City's population in any given year and includes young adults and families as well as single adults and couples without children. Individuals and families in this category have the most diverse needs in terms of recreation facilities and available programs based on age and interest. Statistically, it is expected that dual-employed families with children will continue the nationwide growth trend in the Dublin area. This growth will impact the need for increased day care services for young children as well as heightened demand for after-school programs for school-aged youth. Parallel to the national"graying"trend, a larger segment of Dublin's population is also expected fall into the middle and older age categories than in previous years. Between 1990 and 2010, the percentage of Dublin's population aged 45 and above has increased from 19.5% to 31.4%, as shown in Figure 2 below. Figure 2 1 Population Structure Comparison (City of Dublin) 3.3' 1990 7.3 U6 2010 16,296 -w ■ Under 18 ■ Under 18 22.6° ■ 18 to 24 2�.49'� ■ 18 to 24 I 46.0% 11.8% 1 25#0 44 24.1% 8.0% ■25 to 44 � ■45 to 64 38,2% ■45 to 64 ■65 and over 65 and over This increase in the older adult and senior populations will further impact recreation, leisure and fitness programs. Anticipation of, and planning for, these shifts in population demographics early in the programming process allows planning for classes and other opportunities to meet the needs of specific populations in addition to general recreational programs. Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 9 Recreational needs specific to age groupings include: • Pre-school and daycare programs appropriate for ages 0 to 4 • After school, intercession and summer session programs for school ages 5 to 19 • Programs available for young adults, families, working adults and extended use hours for ages 20 to 54 • Older adult and senior programs for those ages 55 and older, and • Organized leagues, classes and facilities to accommodate age specific programs including youth and adult sports leagues, art and recreation classes for all ages, senior fitness opportunities, aquatic programs, facilities rental, community affairs and promotions. Summary In general, the recreational needs and interests of the current population are being met by the existing facilities. However, if the standards outlined in the Master Plan are to be maintained, additional parks and facilities will be needed in the future. 10 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis FACILITIES EVALUATION AND DEMAND Assessment Identifying recreation needs is a very important component of any park and recreation master plan. Assessment of need, however, is also one of the most difficult tasks because many variables will influence public recreation participation and demand.Additionally, in the case of Dublin, a portion of the population being planned for does not yet reside in the City.It is,therefore,necessary to make projections and assumptions regarding the characteristics and preferences of the future population. Underestimating the future need can result in overutilization of facilities whereas overestimating the need can also result in expenditures for facilities that are not required. The Master Plan does, however, provide flexibility to modify the types of facilities and/or the priority for implementation. This will allow the City to develop facilities in a sequence that matches the recreation demand of the new residents. The original Master Plan document studied the demand for recreation facilities and activities and developed a quantifiable statement of need based on a process that included six steps. They were: 1. An analysis of trends in recreation participation 2. A study of who presently provides recreation service in Dublin 3. An analysis of who currently participates in recreation 4. Results of public workshop meetings 5. The development of park and facility standards 6. Identification of park and facility needs Each method is described in more detail below. Participation Ratios Participation ratios are guides by which facilities and park acreage required to meet population demand is quantified. By attaching a standard to a population variable, the future park and facility needs of the City of Dublin are forecast based on population growth. The most recognized standards used for municipal planning are those developed by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NR-PA). These are only one facet to consider when establishing standards for Dublin. User Trend Analysis Facility demand estimates are developed by extrapolating historical use statistics for each facility.This methodology produces reasonably accurate data because it reflects specific community use. However, the trend analysis methodology can be influenced by local conditions or current trends in recreation interest. As an example, if one charts tennis playing over the last 20 years, a cycle of interest and level of play emerges.Also, operating conditions such as quality of the courts, their location, user fees and hours of operation can impact the level of use. Actual user data from 2014 was evaluated in preparing this master plan. Public Input Input from the general public is another method of assessing community needs. Caution is required in relying solely on this, however, since special interest groups can dominate the process and may not reflect the broader community interest. In 2008 the City initiated an intensive needs assessment to prepare the Department Strategic Plan. The process included input from over 1,000 residents. Methods included a statistically valid mail-in survey, online survey, focus groups and public workshops. In 2012 the City initiated another intensive needs assessment Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 1 1 as an update to the Strategic Plan. The data from these studies was used to prepare this update to the Master Plan. Standards Definitions Another means of measuring need is to develop a standard and measure that standard against the existing inventory. Recreation standards are guides by which Dublin can estimate in quantifiable terms the number of acres and square feet of facilities required to meet recreation demand. By attaching the standard to a population variable, it is possible to forecast future needs as the population grows. Standards are important for a number of reasons including: • Standards can be an expression of minimum acceptable facilities and areas. They can be looked upon as goals. • A standard is a guideline to determine land requirements for various types of park and recreation facilities. • Standards are a basis for relating recreation needs to spatial analysis within a community-wide system of park and open space areas. As part of the current update to the Master Plan, analysis was done on the current standard being provided based on the existing facility inventory and current population.Additionally the occupancy rates of facilities during peak high-demand periods were analyzed to determine if the current standards are meeting community needs or need correction to avoid a surplus or deficit of facilities at build-out. 12 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY NEEDS AND STANDARDS The City of Dublin offers a wide variety of recreational and cultural opportunities to the residents of Dublin. The City's inventory of facilities generally meets the minimum service standards established by the Master Plan.When developing the original Master Plan, the City worked with the Dublin Unified School District to upgrade school facilities in the Primary Planning Area to add to the existing park and sports field inventory and to expand existing programs to better serve the interest and needs of the existing population. Dublin, like all Tri-Valley communities, has a very high demand for organized sports programs.Again, the facility improvements at the schools, the implementation of the Sports Ground Master Plan, and the newer sports fields at Emerald Glen Park and Fallon Sports Park, will meet most of the existing demand. This Master Plan update addresses the program and facility needs of the anticipated future population growth. The development standards for new parks and facilities will provide for quality parks, trails, sports fields and recreation and cultural facilities needed at build-out in a manner that is fiscally sustainable to operate and maintain. The previous Parks and Recreation Master Plan only referred to "Community Parks." Based on community input this Master Plan divides this category into two different types: Active and Natural: Active Community Park (new category) Active Community Parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities that attract a wide range of local age groups and interests. They feature large open space areas, unique natural and cultural areas as well as group picnic areas, bicycling and hiking trails, sports fields and courts, aquatics facilities, community center or other unique features or facilities.Active Community Parks are generally 10+acres in size. Examples ofActive Community Parks include Emerald Glen Park, Dublin Sports Grounds, Fallon Sports park, and the Dublin Historic Park. Natural Community Park (new category) Natural Community Parks offer a mix of quieter, passive uses such as trails and outlook areas with a few nodes of more active uses such as a nature interpretive area, picnicking sites, a community and/or children's garden, or other low-intensity uses. There are no Natural Community Parks that are already developed in Dublin, but the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space is planned for a site in the Primary Planning Area. The other park types in Dublin include: Neighborhood Park Neighborhood Parks are designed to meet the local residents' recreational needs while reflecting the unique character of each neighborhood. They typically feature spaces for relaxation, practice fields (not for competitive use), open multi-use areas, playgrounds, and unlit sports courts (e.g. basketball, tennis, bocce). Neighborhood Parks are generally around five-acres in size. Examples of Neighborhood Parks are Kolb Park, Schaefer Ranch Park, and Positano Hills Park. Neighborhood Square Neighborhood Squares offer specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population or special interest group such as young children, senior citizens, or in some cases, dogs and their owners. The Neighborhood Square is a scaled-down version of the Neighborhood Park, with an average size of two acres and located in high density residential urban areas where a green pocket is the central focus of the neighborhood. Examples of Neighborhood Squares include Piazza Sorrento and Devaney Square. Downtown Plaza (new category) A Downtown Plaza is a new category in this Master Plan, and there is not yet a Downtown Plaza in Dublin. Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 13 This park can provide a small public space within the 284-acre Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area that would serve as a public gathering space in this bustling commercial and residential district. The Downtown Plaza could include benches and seating, public art, historic resources, a small performance space, or other elements that are appropriate to a small, vibrant urban space. The Recreation Needs Assessment also identified several major buildings for inclusion in the Master Plan. These facilities have significant costs associated with both the construction and annual operation and maintenance. On the other hand, due to the demand for facilities and programs these buildings can offer, there can be revenue generated to offset a portion of the operating costs. A discussion of each of the major facilities follows. Community Facilities During peak demand times,there is the need for space for the public to meet for social gatherings such as weddings, family reunions, banquets, fund raising events; neighborhood meetings; organizational meetings; and clubs, such as Girl and Boy Scouts, gardening clubs, etc. Through the provision of multi-use space, a myriad of activities can also be accommodated. These uses can include a preschool, crafts classes, fitness programs, dance, cooking, and a place for youth to "hang-out" as well as participate in activities and games. Indoor Recreation Center The Recreation Needs Assessment, completed in 2005 and approved by the City Council, indicated that the demand exists for a multi-purpose recreation center. To meet community demands and to generate sufficient revenue to offset operating costs,the Center must offer a wide range of activities and facilities. These activities and facilities should include: I. A pleasant, well-maintained, state-of-the-art facility 2. Activities and facilities that will be of interest to all age groups 3. An environment that encourages use by families 4. Space for drop-in recreation and instructional classes 5. Court space for activities such as basketball and volleyball 6. High quality aerobics and dance studio Senior Center When the study was completed, there was demand for an enhanced Senior Center designed solely to serve the needs of Dublin's mature adult community. Approximately 7.3% of the population is 65 years or older. Dublin's Senior Center was replaced in 2005 with a state-of-the-art facility that meets the programming needs of today's active senior population. Aquatic Facility When the study was completed, there was demand for a full-scale community pool facility, complete with an indoor pool with lanes for competitive and recreational swimming, teaching bays for swim lessons, lap swimming and water exercise and fitness programs; an outdoor sport pool for competitive swimming and water polo. Phase I of the Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex was designed to respond to these needs, and it also includes an outdoor water playground; six waterslides; a fitness center;locker rooms and administrative offices. Phase II has been planned to accommodate the Indoor Recreation Center identified above. Cultural Arts Center A space that has a lower demand, according to the study, than the community center, recreation center or aquatic facility is the cultural arts and community theater identified in the original Master Plan. A new state-of-the-art Performing Arts and Education Center was recently constructed on the Dublin High School Campus. This facility 14 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis will be available for community use and provides adequate rehearsal and performance space for theater, music and dance. In addition there are other regional theaters in Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon and Walnut Creek. With the plethora of theaters in the region,the Community Theater component has been removed from the future Cultural Arts Center. This facility will afford cultural,educational and social experiences for the entire community. It would be a hub for the arts in Dublin, providing opportunities for adults and youth to learn to create with their hands, develop their artistic potential and share in the vital cultural currents of the community. The primary focus of the facility would be a gallery space that can multi-function as a social and event space. The facility would also feature multi-purpose classrooms, music and media rooms. National Park Standard Comparison The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) published standards in 1970 that have been widely used since being adopted. In 1979, NRPA developed a task force that worked three years to revise and update park and recreation standards. Published in 1983, the report titled "Recreation, Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines", represented the consensus on space and facility standards at the national level at the time. In recent years municipalities have started to use other methods to establish standards, realizing that the NRPA standards are more of a one-size-fits-all approach, and do not take into account the unique demands of individual regions and communities. In addition to the use of national standards, this update also uses statistical data about current usage and demand and projects that onto future recreational demands. Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 15 Table I I Park Standards Park Facilities NRPA Standards City of Dublin City of Dublin (acres per 1,000 residents) Existing Service Level Standards (2015 —includes School Park Improvements) Neighborhood Park 1-2 2.109 1.7 Community Park 5-8 3.144 3.3 Special Use Park Variable None None Regional Park 5-10 None None Total (Neighborhood/ 6-10 5.253 5 Community) 16 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis Table 2 1 Outdoor Sports FieldlCourt Standards Sports Facilities NRPA Standards City of Dublin City of Dublin Existing Service Standards Level (2015 - includes School Park Improvements) Baseball Fields 1 per 5,000 1 per 3,237 1 per 3,200 Soccer Fields 1 per 10,000 1 per 3,237 1 per 3,500 Softball Fields 1 per 5,000 1 per 10,357 1 per 15,000 Swimming Pool 1 per 20,000 192 SF per 1,000 400 SF per 1,000 Tennis Courts 1 per 2,000 1 per 2,725 1 per 2,700 Basketball Courts 1 per 5,000 1 per 4,315 1 per 4,300 Cricket Fields 1 per 51,784 1 per 40,000 Volleyball Courts 1 per 5,000 1 per 17,261 1 per 17,000 Note:Data presented in number of facilities per population *No Standard Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 17 Table 3 I Facility Standards Per Capita Square Feet Persons Square foot per Capita Community Center 15,000 25,000 0.60 Recreation Center 15,000 30,000 0.50 Senior Center 5,000 25,000 0.20 Cultural Centers/Museums 16,000 75,000 0.20 Total 1.50 18 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis Table 4 I Existing Community Facilities Inventory Existing Existing Square Feet Square Feet per Capita Community Center Facilities Shannon Community Center 20,088 Sunday School Barn 2,900 Old St. Raymond Church 1,550 Murray Schoolhouse and Visitor Center 2,482 Subtotal Community Center Facilities 27,020 0.52 Recreation Facilities Stager Community Gymnasium* 6,002 Dublin Swim Center 9,800 Emerald Glen Recreation &Aquatic Complex—Phase I 30,480 Subtotal Indoor Recreation Facilities 44,421 0.86 *Stager is a joint-use facility. The City has use 69% of available time annually. Total SFprorated for City share. Senior Center Facilities Dublin Senior Center 15,500 Subtotal Senior Center Facilities 15,500 0.30 CulturallMuseum Facilities Kolb House Museum 2,304 Old House Art Building 1,650 Subtotal Cultural/Museum Facilities 3,954 0.08 Total Existing Facility Space 90,895 1.76 Background and Analysis w,% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 19 Stager Community Gym is a joint-use facility with the Dublin Unified School District, in which City has use 69% of available time annually. The gym includes one full-court and two half-courts for basketball; two courts for volleyball; lobby and restrooms. There is an adjoining multi-purpose room the City can reserve as available for City and community programming. The Dublin Senior Center provides community gathering and programming space for adults in Dublin in a facility adjacent to the Wicklow Square Senior Apartments in Downtown Dublin. Shannon Community Center serves as the City's primary rental facility for social gatherings. It features a large hall that seats 300 for dining and can be used for a variety of classes and programs. There is a catering kitchen for culinary programs. The facility features two multi-purpose spaces as well as a preschool wing with two classrooms and support spaces. The Dublin Civic Center and Library provide several multi-purpose spaces that are available for recreational and cultural classes, civic meetings and community rentals. The Emerald Glen Recreation Center and Aquatic Complex Phase I is under construction and includes an indoor pool with six lanes for lap swimming, water exercise and fitness programs, and three large teaching bays for swim lessons; an outdoor sport pool for competitive swimming and water polo with eight lanes and three additional warm-up lanes; an outdoor water playground; six waterslides; a fitness center; and locker rooms and administrative offices. The Heritage Park Sunday School Barn,Art Studio and Old St. Raymond Church facilities serve primarily as community centers for smaller social gatherings, classes, events and drop-in performing arts programs. The Murray Schoolhouse Museum is a historic facility and cultural center that has two primary spaces. An Exhibit called "The Journey" is featured in the main room of the Schoolhouse and depicts the journey Dublin's early settlers took from New York to California. The secondary classroom is used as a multi-purpose space for classes, meetings and temporary exhibitions. The Kolb House Museum is a historical facility that is used primarily as a period-museum depicting ranch life in the early 1900s. In addition to providing tours the facility also has archival rooms for research and special projects. In order to meet the standards identified in this Master Plan, the City may need to build an additional 40,000 square feet of facility space. Public Facilities Fees charged on new development and existing fund balances would pay for the construction of these new facilities. In order to the most efficient and effective way to use this future public facility space, the City should conduct a new "Facilities Feasibility Study". This study would identify current community priorities and interests for future facilities and amenities; develop program needs; identify level of community willingness to pay for programs and the ongoing operations and maintenance of the facilities; and identify potential locations for future facilities. Prior to including any of these future facilities in the Capital Improvement Program the City shall develop a business plan for each facility to refine the ongoing operational subsidy and replacement costs to the General Fund. 20 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY INVENTORY The City of Dublin has 18 parks, 5 deeded park sites, and 6 school parks and City-owned open space areas that account for nearly 233 acres of dedicated open space and developed park land. In addition the City has over 59 acres of undeveloped parkland that has either been offered for dedication by landowners or acquired by the City. Table 5 (below) identifies the existing parks and open space in Dublin. Table S 1 Existing Parkland Inventory Park Type Acres Active Community Parks Dublin Civic Center/Library Grounds 11.420 Dublin Historic Park and Museums (new) 4.200 Dublin Historic Park and Museums (original) 3.580 Dublin Senior Center 2.000 Dublin Sports Grounds 22.770 Dublin Swim Center 3.600 Emerald Glen Park 49.137 Fallon Sports Park 27.200 Fallon Sports Park (deeded/credits; unimproved) 32.863 Shannon Park 9.670 Total Active Community Park 166.440 Natural Community Parks Iron Horse Nature Park (purchased; unimproved) 12.129 Total Natural Community Parks 12.129 continued... Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 21 Park Type Acres Neighborhood Parks and Squares Alamo Creek Park 5.260 Bray Commons 4.780 Devany Square 1.910 Dolan Park 4.850 Dougherty Hills Dog Park 1.430 Jordan Ranch NP (deeded/credits; unimproved) 4.990 Jordan Ranch NS (deeded/credits; unimproved) 2.000 Kolb Park 4.860 Mape Memorial Park 2.680 Passatempo Park 5.010 Piazza Sorrento 2.000 Positano Hills Park 4.600 Sean Diamond (deeded/credits; unimproved) 5.030 Schaefer Ranch Park 10.550 Stagecoach Park 0.820 Ted Fairfield Park 6.970 Total Neighborhood Parks and Squares 67.740 School Parks (Serve as Neighborhood Parks) Dublin Elementary School 8.800 Dublin High School 5.400 Frederiksen Elementary School 7.800 Murray Elementary School 8.600 Nielsen Elementary School 5.400 Wells Middle School 7.600 Total School Park Land 43.600 Total Existing Parkland Developed 232.897 Total Existing Parkland Undeveloped 57.012 Total Existing Parkland 289.909 22 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis Table 61 Park Amenities ZI ti czt S o j 1 0 'H s �3 � lzt � It It Alamo Creek Park 7601 Shady Creek Road x x x x x x x x Bray Commons x x x x x x x x x x 3300 Finnian Way Devany Square MM 4405 Chancery Lane x x x x x Dolan Park 11651 Padre Way x x x x x x x x Dougherty Hills Dog Park Amador Valley Blvd. &Stagecoach Road Dublin Heritage Park&Museums 6600 Donlon Way x x x x x x Dublin Sports Grounds 6700 Dublin Blvd. Emerald Glen Park 4201 Central Pkwy. x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Fallon Sports Park 4605 Lockhart Street Kolb Park 8020 Bristol Road x x x x x x x x x Mape Memorial Park 11711 Mape Way Passatempo Park 3200 Palermo Way x x x x x x x Piazza Sorrento 3600 Palermo Way x x x x Positano Hills Park 2301 Valentano Drive x x x x x x x x Schaefer Ranch Park 9595 Dublin Boulevard x x x x x x x x x x Shannon Park 11600 Shannon Avenue x x x x x x x x Stagecoach Park 7550 Stagecoach Road Ted Fairfield Park 3400 Antone Way HxH x x x kH x Hx Background and Analysis City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 23 FUTURE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY DEVELOPMENT There will be additional parks needed in the future to provide recreational spaces for residents that are not yet here. Listed below are future parks that are included in the General Plan, but that have not yet been acquired or improved by the City. Table 71 Future Parks and Open Space Inventory Park Type Acres Community Parks Active Jordan Ranch Community Park (Mission Valley) 10.080 Jordan Ranch Community Park (Chen) 7.200 Dublin Crossing Community Park 30.000 Wallis Ranch Community Park 7.660 Total Community Park Active 54.94 Neighborhood Parks Croak Neighborhood Park A 5.000 Croak Neighborhood Park B 5.500 Sub Area 3 Neighborhood Square 2.000 Moller Ranch Neighborhood Square 1.100 Dublin Crossing Neighborhood Park 5.000 Total Neighborhood Parks 18.6 24 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis Figure 3 E•xmtzng and Future Parks,Factlzues,and Open Space DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN (Figure 3) Dtis�tN EXISTING AND FUTURE PARKS, FACILITIES, AND OPEN SPACE March 16, 2015 Aa.e mM�. 9 s N,,1X9P.1 a�m,�,. K�Na. rt.n en:ereamNiecenrer C- o f S s R a m t DOOLA it m c P. 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Fig—4 I E�unng and fu,,—S,15-1 and Ablrc Land 0 DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN (Figure 4) DUBLIN EXISTING AND FUTURE SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC LANDS March 16, 2015 PUBLIC SCHOOLS 51 Nielsen Elementary5chool S2 Dublin Elementary School 9` S3 Murray Elementary School DOOLA S4 Dublin Unified School District c `r t s a a m S5 Dublin High School S6 Fred eriksen Elementa ry School ` S7 Valley High School and Stager Communiry cym " S8 Wells Middle School„ S9 Dougherty Elementary School S10 Eleanor Murray Fallon School \\(\ S11 John Green Elementary School S12 H.W.Kolb Elementary School 3 - S13 Amador Elementary School 55 514 E-5 y4 ....... 515 Future School 6 2 �E s sas 7 q 1 miles C I y o[ P l a e n a n i o v -Y of Civcrmo I ® Western Extended Planning Area Boundary i_ Eastern Extended Planning Area Boundary ® City of Dublin Public Schools r7 Primary Planning Area Boundary ;_ Dublin Crossing Planning Area Boundary Sphere of Influence Streets Background and Analysis A City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 this page intentionally left blank. Utilizing data gathered through workshops, interviews and review of existing recreation programs and facility usage data, the Park Master Plan establishes the number and type of facilities which will be required if the City of Dublin is to meet the recreation needs of future residents at the level of service enjoyed by the current population. This Master Plan was developed incorporating the development plans of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Downtown Specific Plan and the Western Dublin Extended Planning Areas to ensure consistency and compatibility with previously established goals. The Master Plan emphasizes the acquisition and development of community parks and restricting the use of neighborhood parks to those activities which will have a limited impact on adjacent residential uses.Table 8, Park Facility Distribution, describes a possible distribution of parks and other facilities. Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 29 Table 8 Park Facility Distribution Surplus (Deficit) at Build-out 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Neighborhood Parks o 0 0 o m o 0 0 Dublin High School m 0 Wallis Ranch Park o 0 0 �,O o o o a ti Jordan Ranch Community Park o o 0 0 0 0 w Dublin Crossing Community Park o N m N o 0 0 Fallon Sports Park 00 00 Emerald Glen Park o 0 0 0 0 0 0 � m Additional Facilities Needed ° c\ ° 0 cv Current Inventory `� m c� Proposed Facilities: n 00 � o 0 Facilities Needed Based on NEW Ratio Proposed Standard: 1 Per X N "0 00 Existing Condition: 1 Per X N 0 0 0 7; -° 30 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 A Background and Analysis The careful siting of new facilities and buildings within a major park complex provides opportunity for shared use on the site. This can reduce the acreage required for parking, vehicular and emergency vehicle access, some building sizes and provides other types of land use efficiencies. It must be noted that if these facilities are not sited in the proposed parks or as parts of a larger complex, the acreage requirements may be increased.Table 4 has been used as the basis to develop the guidelines for the character and programs for the various types of parks currently within Dublin and for those types of parks to be developed in the future. As population growth and community needs are more precisely defined,the facility distribution plan and standards must also be refined and development priorities identified. In the previous chapters, Table 5 identifies existing parks and school grounds for sports fields. Table 7 identifies future park locations, and Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the Existing and Future Parks and Open Space, Schools and Public Lands within the community.Table 9 (below) identifies other key areas in which there may exist opportunities to acquire additional park land to meet the 5 acre per 1,000 standard, benefit underserved areas (such as Downtown Dublin), and provide more passive recreation- oriented Natural Community Parks. Table 9 I Bridging the Gap—Identifying Future Potential Acquisitions Existing and Planned Park Acreage 363.5 acres Total Park Acreage Need at General Plan build-out (75,000 residents) 375.0 acres Deficit -11.5 acres Potential Future Sites Future Park Type Sub-Area 3 10.75 acres Natural Community Park Wallis Ranch Public/Semi Public Parcel 1.90 acres Active Community Park TBD 0.50-0.75 acres Downtown Plaza South of Dublin Boulevard between Tassajara and Fallon Roads 2.0 acres Neighborhood Square Expansion of Community Park on Chen Property 5.0 acres Community Park Historic Park Expansion to DHPA Property 0.9 acres Active Community Park Total of Potential Future sites 21 +/-acres Background and Analysis 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 31 This page intentionally left blank. City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 Chapter 2 PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITY STANDARD INTRODUCTION Park Types and Standards There are a number of types of public facilities in Dublin. Dublin has two types of Community Parks:Active, and Natural. Dublin has several Active Community Parks, including the Sports Grounds, Emerald Glen Park, and Fallon Sports Park. Each of these Active Community Parks has a Park Master Plan that was developed with input from the community, reviewed by the Parks and Community Services Commission, and which was approved by the City Council. Each Park Master Plan is specific to the Active Community Park and it identifies the recreational amenities and facilities that are to be constructed within the park. The Sports Grounds is fully developed and will require renovation in the coming years. Emerald Glen Park has its fourth (and final) phase under construction with a 2017 opening. Fallon Sports Park has one phase constructed with two more forthcoming as funding becomes available. Lastly, Dublin's Historic Park has already completed all of the facility development, and the Historic Park Master Plan identifies enhancements in the future. Dublin currently has one Natural Community Park: The Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space. The Park Master Plan was approved for this facility in 2013. Future Community Parks, including the Dublin Crossing Community Park and the Jordan Ranch Community Park,will each develop Park Master Plans after engaging in a community process to determine the desired amenities for that specific park site.Active Community Parks typically include a variety of actively-programmed sports fields and courts as well as other components that help "round out" the park. Natural Space Community Parks typically respond to the community's desire to have non-programmed public spaces that focus more on passive recreation, the preservation or enhancement of natural landscapes,and limited sports facilities.Like Active Community Parks, each new Natural Community Park will have a Park Master Plan developed that outlines the specific features that the park will have once completed. Neighborhood Parks do not have individual Park Master Plans developed for each one, but rather descriptive standards have been developed to elaborate on the characteristics of the three types of Neighborhood Parks to aid Facility Standards 3*t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 33 in the future design and development of new facilities: • Typical Neighborhood Park • Neighborhood Square • Downtown Plaza 34 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 4, Facility Standards ACTIVE COMMUNITY PARK STANDARDS Active Community Parks should offer a variety of recreational opportunities that attract a wide range of local age groups and interests.Active Community Parks should feature large open space areas, unique natural,historic, and/ or cultural areas as well as group picnic areas, bicycling and hiking trails, sports facilities, dog runs, community facilities, and other unique features or facilities. Size: Approximately 10 to 60 acres Service Area: Preferably centralized within the City of Dublin. Access/Location: Highly visible and easily accessible. These Community Parks should be utilized to create a central focus for the Dublin community. Active Community Parks with future phases include Dublin Crossing Community Park, Fallon Sports Park,Jordan Ranch Community Park and Wallis Ranch Community Park. Park Design: Active Community Parks should create a memorable social hub and landmark public destination. Facilities that maximize the recreational and leisure experience of all residents. Provide a mixture of facilities to attract a broad spectrum of user groups. Provide a sense of connection linking the uses on the site to the surrounding retail, residential or recreational facilities. Play Area: High quality and innovative play structures. Larger than neighborhood parks. Separate facilities for tots from those for older children. Provide parents seating area. Potential Sports Facilities: Ball fields (60-foot, 80-foot and 90-foot), graded and maintained for practice and competitive baseball. Spectator amenities. Regulation soccer fields with a combination of natural and synthetic turf. Practice soccer fields (may overlap ball fields). Cricket field. Football field. Futsol court (may overlap with basketball). Outdoor basketball courts. Outdoor volleyball courts. Lighted tennis courts. Frisbee golf. Exercise equipment. Picnic Facilities: Shaded and secluded picnic areas with tables for 6 to 8 people located throughout the park providing areas for spontaneous picnic use. Group picnic facilities by reservation. Natural Areas: Open meadow zones that provide soft, green use areas for picnics, informal sports as well as passive group and individual uses. Provide pedestrian trails to link with regional trail and transit systems. Potential Special Features: Dog runs. Multi-Purpose Room Buildings for classes and camps. Facility Standards 31� City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 35 Cultural and Performing Arts spaces. Public Art for visual impact. Community garden. Maintenance yard for the park. Additional unique features may include an education center or museum, outdoor amphitheater, rose gardens, or outdoor wedding facilities. Restrooms: Permanent restroom structure. Parking: Sufficient parking lot to accommodate demand during high use periods. 36 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 4, Facility Standards NATURAL COMMUNITY PARK STANDARDS Natural Community Parks should offer a variety of passive recreational opportunities that attract a range of age groups of people looking for a more serene park experience. Natural Community Parks should feature areas that are primarily un-programmed and more natural in appearance, often including features that have historically existed on the site, such as hills, creek or wetland features, or man-made structures such as bridges or small buildings. Size: Varies depending on location and adjacencies. Service Area: The Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space is to be constructed in the Primary Planning Area. Future Natural Community Parks should be located in the Western and/or Eastern Extended Planning Area. Access/Location: Dependent on the location of the natural features to be enhanced and/or retained. Park Design: Natural Community Parks should create a space for quiet, passive enjoyment of the natural landscape primarily with low-intensity uses and a few active nodes. Uses that may be appropriate for inclusion in a Natural Community Park include: • Trails and sitting areas. • Wildlife viewing platforms. • Outdoor educational spaces. • Nature interpretive areas with signage. • Shaded and secluded picnic areas with tables for 6 to 8 people located throughout the park providing available areas for small-scale picnic use. • Community and/or children's garden. • Par course style exercise. • Open meadow zones that provide soft, green use areas for informal sports as well as passive group and individual uses. • Public restrooms. • Parking area. • High quality and innovative natural play features built into the landscape may be appropriate in limited areas. • Ample pedestrian and bicycle connections to nearby residential areas. • Other appropriate facilities that maximize the recreational and leisure experience of all residents. Facility Standards 3*t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 37 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK STANDARDS The neighborhood park can be the visual and social center for the local community. In addition to meeting the local residents' recreational needs, the neighborhood park is also a "village green." These parks should be designed to reflect the unique character of each neighborhood. Neighborhood parks are developed to provide space for relaxation, play and informal recreation activities in a specific neighborhood or cluster of residential units. The park improvements are oriented toward the individual recreational needs of the neighborhood in which it is located. Facilities should be designed to include practice fields and not for competitive use, which traditionally bring more traffic into a neighborhood. Development Criteria: Approximately 5 to 7 net acres. Service Area: Service area defined by major arterials or topography. Adjacent to neighborhood boundaries or open space area, visible from neighborhood entry. Site Characteristics: Major percentage of the site should be level to accommodate active recreation uses. Natural or visual qualities to enhance the character. Access/Location: Minimum of two public street frontages. On collector or residential streets; not major arterials. Park Design: Central green/social center for neighborhood. Reflect character of setting—natural features or architectural style of homes. Play Area: Tot lot for children 2- 4 years. Playground for youths 5 - 12 years. Parents seating area. Potential Sports Facilities: Turf fields graded and maintained for practice softball/baseball (minimum 250' outfield) and soccer (minimum 180'). Tennis courts. Volleyball courts. Outdoor basketball courts. Walking track. Exercise/Par-Course Equipment. Picnic Facilities: Tables and secluded space for informal family picnics up to 6- 8 people. Barbecue facilities in family-sized picnic areas. Natural Areas: Open space meadow for informal sports, games and passive activities. Restrooms: Two unisex restrooms. Parking: Sufficient off-street parking where minimum street frontages are not provided. Lockable parking for 6- 10 bicycles. Lighting: Provide lighting for security purposes not for night-use activities.Avoid penetration of unwanted light into adjacent neighborhood. 38 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 4, Facility Standards NEIGHBORHOOD SQUARE STANDARDS Neighborhood Squares provide specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited population or special interest group such as young children or senior citizens. The Neighborhood Square is a scaled-down version of the Neighborhood Park, with an average size of 2-acres and located in high density residential urban areas where a green pocket is the central focus of the neighborhood. Site Characteristics: Approximately 2-net-acres on a predominately level site. Access/Location: Prominent location preferably at cross street. Within neighborhoods and in close proximity to apartment complexes,townhouse development or housing for the elderly. Linked with trails and pedestrian walkways. Park Design: Each park should have unique characteristics such as public art, fountain, bandstand, formal gardens, etc. to create a focal point for high density areas. Develop plaza areas for gathering and neighborhood social events. Play Area: Small scale, high quality play structures. Parents seating area. Sports Facilities: As appropriate to user groups in adjacent homes; provide tennis court, volleyball court, or basketball court. Picnic Facilities: Tables and benches with limited open space for individual use. Seat walls for informal picnicking. Natural Areas: Views and vistas are desirable. Restrooms: Not provided. Parking: Street parking. Lighting: As necessary for security only. Facility Standards 3*t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 39 DOWNTOWN PLAZA STANDARDS Urban Plazas provide a public gathering place for the Downtown area. Site Characteristics: 0.5 net acres minimum on a predominately level site. Access/Location: Prominent site, preferably at a historically-relevant location or a centrally-located site in the Downtown. Linked with pedestrian walkways that access commercial, civic, and/or residential uses in Downtown Dublin is preferred. Park Design: Should have unique characteristics such as public art, fountain, seating, etc. to create a focal point for gathering and social events. Play Area: Small scale, high quality play structures may be appropriate with a parents seating area. Sports Facilities: None. Picnic Facilities: Tables and benches with limited open space for individual use and seatwalls for informal picnicking. Natural Areas: Views and vistas are desirable. Restrooms: Not provided. Parking: Street parking. Lighting: As necessary for security only. 40 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 4, Facility Standards CULTURAL ARTS CENTER STANDARDS A Cultural Arts Center can provide a multi-use facility that affords cultural, educational and social opportunities for the entire community.The primary focus of this facility would be the Gallery and adjacent multi-purpose space making it a destination for exhibitions and social events. The facility would also feature classrooms to support a variety of cultural arts experiences. Size: Dependent on program study. Development Criteria: One facility per community. Acreage: Dependent on program study. Service Area: Centralized to major population centers. Site Characteristics: Predominantly level. Interesting natural or visual characteristics such as existing trees, creek, vistas. Access/Location: Located on a major arterial or collector road with high visibility. Twenty minute driving time. Facility Design: Memorable public destination point which would be a source of pride for the City. Destination that will serve the diverse needs of the entire Community. Indoor Facilities: Lobby and Reception. Classroom/Music Room. Art Classrooms. Gallery Space. Multi-Use Room. Administrative Space. Special Features: Outdoor patios. Facility Standards 3*t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 41 TRAIL STANDARDS There are three basic types of trail types that may be found in Dublin-hiking and jogging, bicycle, and equestrian. Trails are different than parkways or paths within neighborhoods that are privately maintained, and they are different than sidewalk or bike lanes as described in the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. While those facilities are great amenities for the community, they are not counted as parkland, whereas a trail that is improved to the standards contained within this Master Plan and dedicated to public use can be considered parkland. The types of trails that have standards in this Master Plan include: Parkway Trail: Paved path suitable for bicycles and pedestrians which is physically separated from the street and not a part of the road section. Creekside Trail: Paved trails along creeks for pedestrian and potential bicycle use. Open Space Trail: Unpaved trails for equestrian and hiking use. Hikers, joggers and strollers make up the majority of trail users. This group naturally prefers to use trails that are safe, that provide good footing and that are routed through interesting landscape with attainable destination points and offer some amenities along the way such as benches and rest areas. Pedestrians will use all of the trail types noted above. Cyclists typically use the Parkway and Creekside Trails. Recreational cyclists typically prefer trails which have smooth surfaces (preferably paved) and which are separated from other types of traffic. Often traveling a distance of 25 miles on an outing, the serious recreational cyclist prefers trails with sweeping curves, good visibility, and a minimum of cross streets. Equestrians typically use Open Space Trails, which are generally planned for the outlying areas of the City where there is more open space and natural landscape. Because of the limited available space in Dublin, equestrian trails are intended to connect with other regional-serving trails in neighboring communities and park districts. General Trail Design Trail design should include appropriate landscaping to provide a pleasant visual and physical environment, including protection from sun, wind, and noise where possible. • Where feasible and desirable, trail projects should accommodate more than one type of trail use. • Designed to require as little maintenance as possible over time and to avoid steep inclines. • Preserve existing vegetation, removing only as much as necessary to accommodate the trail.Analyze existing topography and locate trails so that minimal grading is required. Parkway Trail Design The parkway links areas within the community.As an important recreation and transportation corridor, it should be visually distinct. It should accommodate both bicycle and pedestrian use, both separated from the street. The parkway should be well landscaped and lighted. Easement Width: Minimum 20 feet with landscaping on either side of formal paths. Pedestrian Path: Minimum 5 feet wide, concrete. Bicycle Path: Minimum 8 feet, maximum 12 feet wide; 12 feet where joint use with pedestrians. Asphalt or concrete. Rest Areas: Rest area should include a bench and drinking fountain. 42 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 4, Facility Standards Creekside Trail Design • Creekside trails are a desirable community amenity and are a scenic and educational resource. • Width of creek trails should be a function of amount of use and sensitivity of natural resource. However, a minimum 8' width is desirable. • Creek trail design and location should be coordinated with Alameda County Flood Control (Zone 7), California State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and EBRPD (as appropriate). • Maintenance roads/paths along creek banks can frequently serve as trails. The final design of the trail must accommodate appropriate maintenance. • Where possible, creek trails should be located at top of bank. Because these areas are flat, grading is kept to a minimum and existing vegetation can be preserved. Erosion and bank stabilization problems are also minimized. Access to and from streets and access by disabled persons is generally easier when the trail is located at the top of bank. • Where creek trails must be located on slopes, a bench will have to be cut into the slope to provide a flat platform for the trail. The cut should be minimized to preserve as much native vegetation as possible. • Generally,the trail should be located as high above the creek as possible. Ease of access to and from the street and by disabled persons should be considered when locating a trail on a slope. • Provide rest areas and overlooks with educational signage to enhance enjoyment of creek area. • Special wildlife habitat areas should be protected from access. Habitat restoration and creek revegetation should occur in degraded creek areas. • Where creeks are deeply incised, railing or fencing may be necessary to prevent access to the creek. Open Space Trail Design Open space trails, at a minimum, may be narrow corridors that provide critical linkage to important facilities. However, at best, open space trail corridors may incorporate many hundreds of acres of significant open space and provide the public with unique opportunities to enjoy the natural environment between developed areas. Frequently, trails in open space areas follow old jeep roads or fire roads. The ideal alignment will "fit" the trail to the ground and will afford users the best views from the trail as well as follow the topography of the land. • Long, straight stretches should be avoided as well as excessive switch backs. • Avoid areas with high soil erosion, high fire hazard or unstable slopes. • Where possible, route trails away from residences in order to maintain privacy. • Establish trail rights-of-way that are wide enough to accommodate the designated uses. For single or double- use trails that permit hiking and/or equestrian use, provide a minimum right-of-way width of 20 feet. Multiple-use trails that permit hiking, equestrian and bicycle use, provide a minimum right-of-way width of 30 to 40 feet. Staging Area And Trail Head A trail staging area is best located on arterial or collector roads in areas that are both convenient to the public and that are easily accessible for maintenance and operation purposes. • Where possible, located away from nearby residents. • Provide lights, gates and fencing, as well as fire hydrants and fire truck turnarounds that address specific needs of police and fire departments. Facility Standards 3*t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 43 • Identify and utilize existing parking lots on schools and park facilities,wherever possible,to avoid duplication of staging facilities. A trail head is smaller, often consisting of nothing more than a sign. It may also include a small rest area.Whether staging area or trail head, each should be improved to include: • Signs indicating by color and/or graphics trail type;trail name (if appropriate); distance to distinctive feature or trail junction; • Map (where appropriate) showing overall system; • Trash and recycling receptacle(s). 44 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 4, Facility Standards City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 Chapter 3 GOALS AND POLICIES PARK SYSTEM The plan provides direction for addressing the long-term recreational needs of the City and its changing population at build-out in accordance with the General Plan. The plan emphasizes providing community facilities to meet the program demands of the Dublin population. Based on a projected service population of 75,000 at build-out, a 380-acre park system is required based on providing 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents,which has been the City standard since the Master Plan was first developed. As the existing park system (including deeded, but undeveloped, parkland) consists of approximately 278 acres (including five school park sites in the Primary Planning Area), this plan calls for the acquisition of an additional 102 acres of parkland. The total park acreage currently planned for the eastern and western growth areas in the General Plan, combined with the existing park acreage anticipates a deficit of approximately 16 acres at build-out of the City. Consequently it will be necessary to pursue additional opportunities for parkland acquisition as the City reaches its ultimate population. Since there is little undeveloped and entitled land remaining in the City limits, the City will need to consider alternative parkland dedication standards to meet the needs of existing and future residents. This plan, combined with the City's recently updated Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, also provides for a network of park trails, bikeways, staging areas and open space that will link the parks into a community-wide system. This system will serve to visually link the new eastern and western growth areas into a visually unified city. Since the adoption of the latest Park and Recreation Master Plan (updated in 2006), the costs to operate and maintain parks and facilities has increased significantly. Therefore the updated goals and policies in this Master Plan update are focused on balancing the demands with the need to develop a fiscally-sustainable park system. The City will plan to meet the future parkland needs using the following strategies: • The acquisition and development of community and neighborhood park facilities in the yet-to-be-developed portions of the City; • The acquisition and development of passive, un-programmed, nature parks as part of the community park standard; and • The assumption that the City of Dublin will utilize all available and appropriate school property in eastern Dublin (as has been done in the primary planning area) to allow for park acquisition while minimizing future operation and maintenance costs. Goals and Policies ►t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 45 The guiding principles on which Dublin has built its Park and Recreation Master Plan are: • Meeting community-wide recreation needs; • Meeting local neighborhood recreation needs; • Providing open space areas which protect the existing natural character of the area; and • Establishing linkages (trails, streets, bikeways) which unite the park system into a cohesive whole. Each of these principles has been incorporated into an overall plan,with the Guiding Policies and Action Programs outlined below: GOAL 1: Provide for a high-quality and diversified park system to meet the recreational needs and quality of life goals of existing and future residents of Dublin. Guiding Policies 1.1 Ensure a minimum standard of 5.0 acres of public park per 1,000 residents with the following ratios: A. Establish a community park standard of 3.2 acres for every 1,000 residents. The community park standards shall be further divided as follows: Al. 2.8 acres for Active Community Parks on usable acreage that is level land that can be utilized for active facilities (i.e. ball fields, buildings, courts, etc.). A2. 0.4 acres for Natural Community Parks. B. Establish a Neighborhood Park standard of 1.8 acre for every 1,000 residents. Neighborhood Parks should be dispersed throughout the community. Included in this standard are Neighborhood Squares and Downtown Plazas. The parks should be designed and sited to provide a neighborhood identity and social focus and be on level land that can be utilized for active recreational facilities. 1.2 Use the following criteria when considering the suitability of potential park sites: • Accessibility of the site to the total Dublin community.Avoid sites that are removed from multi-modal circulation corridors; • Proximity to other public facilities such as schools; • Relationship to natural features (creeks, knolls, open space). Where possible, park sites should be selected to relate to natural features such as creeks or open space; • Visual presence (visibility from major roadways). The park system is an integral part of the community's image thus, the view of recreation facilities from roadways is critical not only to encourage use but to enhance the"look" of the City.Avoid creating terraces where possible,which place the park significantly above the road and provide only views of steep slopes; and • Select park sites where the configuration and slope will accommodate the proposed facilities. Limit site development constraints such as steep topography for active community and neighborhood parks. Where possible, avoid sites that are subject to strong winds. 1.3 Create a park system in which each park satisfies the recreation needs of a variety of user groups and a range of active and passive activities. 1.4 In order to insure permanent availability of facilities for the entire community, private recreation facilities that have restricted entry may not be considered adequate substitutions for public parks. They are an additional amenity that are available to certain residents and/or user groups and are recognized as valuable features in the community. 1.5 Incorporate community input into the planning and design of specific park facilities. 46 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 0116 Goals and Policies 1.6 Identify sites for parkland acquisition in order to provide for the anticipated deficit of 16+ acres. Action Program 1 a. Complete the development of the 48+ acre Emerald Glen Park adjacent to Tassajara Creek. lb. Complete the development of the 60+ acre Fallon Sports Park to meet the community demand for high-quality competitive sports fields. 1 c. Develop the 30+ acre Dublin Crossing Community Park in accordance with the new Park Master Plan. 1 d. Identify additional acreage south of the existing planned Jordan Ranch Community Park to help address the anticipated park deficit. le. Discourage development of parks of less than 5 acres with the exception of the neighborhood squares located in higher density areas and Downtown Plaza(s) located in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area. 1 f. Seek to preserve existing and to acquire additional sites of historical interest as identified in the Dublin Historic District Specific Plan and the Dublin Historic Park Master Plan (i.e. the Green Store,Alamilla Spring, and the Cottage at Dublin Kennel). lg. Require recycled water use for landscape irrigation in accordance with DSRSD's recycled water policy for park development. Work with DSRSD to convert existing parks using potable water to recycled water for irrigation. lh. Design community facilities to encourage evening use. Limit night lighting of neighborhood parks to level adequate for security. 1 i. Identify sites for new Natural Community Parks to alleviate the 16+ acre deficiency at build-out of the General Plan. LINEAR PARKS AND TRAILS Linear parks with trails and un-programmed uses are one of the fastest growing segments of public park and recreation activity. Linear parks are primarily for pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle use and they can be local or part of a more extensive regional system. They can serve as transportation alternatives for students traveling to and from school, residents traveling around town, and commuters. Linear parks and trails may be narrow corridors that provide critical linkage to important facilities. At best, however, trail corridors may incorporate many hundreds of acres of significant open space and provide the public with unique opportunities to enjoy the natural environment between developed areas. EBRPD has developed a regional trail plan which includes trail corridors within Dublin. Thus, Dublin's trail system can be linked into the overall Tri-Valley network. GOAL 2: Create a continuous network of linear parks, paths, walks, and trails, thereby providing a recreational resource of routes and linear open spaces enabling the public to travel by non-motorized modes throughout the Dublin community. Guiding Policies 2.1 De-emphasize reliance on the automobile for transportation by encouraging the development of ofd Goals and Policies 4t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 47 street paths linking community amenities such as parks,schools, open space areas,nearby neighborhood amenities and other destinations. 2.2 Identify desired trail alignments in advance of development and work to secure trail easements or dedications, and develop trails in conjunction with development. 2.3 Integrate trails with natural landscape features such as creeks and ridgelines. 2.4 Encourage joint agency cooperation in projects to promote and develop trails. 2.5 Designate trail right-of-ways that are wide enough to accommodate the designated uses, that provide a buffer between the trail itself and adjacent development, and that allow for both emergency and maintenance vehicles.Trail rights-of-way can occupy the same easement as emergency and maintenance vehicle access and utility easements. 2.6 Designate wider trail corridors wherever possible to include sensitive resources, unique natural features or vista points and to provide design flexibility. 2.7 Provide staging areas located on arterial or collector roads that are both convenient to the public and that are easily accessible for maintenance and operation purposes. 2.8 Evaluate all utility rights-of-way for trail development potential. 2.9 Where possible, provide links to regional trails proposed in the EBRPD and LARPD Regional Trail Plans, the Pleasanton Trail Plan and the Dougherty Valley, San Ramon Westside and Tassajara Valley Plans. Action Program 2a. Encourage the development of a trail along Tassajara Creek by EBRPD. 2b. Encourage development of the EBRPD Calaveras Ridge Trail along the Calaveras Ridge Trail near Donlan Point. 2c. Encourage the development of open space trail corridors in eastern Dublin as it develops. 2d. Consider the Altamont Landfill Open Space Fund for future site acquisition. PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT The Parks and Recreation Master Plan goals outlined in this document, if diligently followed, will provide the residents of Dublin with a system of quality parks and recreation facilities for years to come. Implementation of funding sources will require extensive pre-planning efforts. In addition to utilizing existing funds for park and playfield renovations, strategies for acquiring additional capital and operational funds need to be addressed. The success in implementing this Plan depends largely on adequate funding, not only to acquire and develop park land, but to ensure that the revenue needed to operate and maintain the facilities is always available. The implementation chapter of this Plan examines the existing and potential funding sources available to acquire, develop, operate and maintain recreational facilities. A successful implementation program will rely on a 48 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 0116 Goals and Policies combination of regulatory mechanisms,public and private funding sources and innovative and creative approaches to accomplishing park, recreation and resource objectives. GOAL 3: Generate the necessary funds and utilize land dedication policies to insure implementation of parks and facilities acquisition and development. Guiding Policies 3.1 Emphasize the acquisition and development of facilities that serve the community. 3.2 Continue to implement and update the City's Subdivision Ordinance and Public Facilities Fee Program with regard to the dedication of lands for park and recreation purposes to insure that it keeps pace with land costs in Dublin. 3.3 Explore options to address park land acquisition, improvements and operation expenses beyond the minimum established by the Subdivision Map Act for park dedication. Opportunities may exist during the negotiations for Planned Unit Development rezoning, the Development Agreement Process, and review of tentative maps for General Plan consistency. 3.4 Continue to explore inter-agency agreements and joint-control agreements to implement park improvements. 3.5 Explore the variety of techniques for providing parkland including dedication, acquisition with Park Facilities Fee funds, easements, and partnerships with other agencies. 3.6 Consider developer-built parks Action Program 3a. Monitor the Public Facilities Fee Program to ensure that sufficient fees are collected for acquisition and development of parks and facilities. 3b. Continue to actively pursue State and Federal grants to develop park facilities. 3c. Continue to implement park facility improvements as funding is available. 3d. Pursue opportunities to jointly develop recreation amenities with the Federal Government on Camp Parks land. PARK DESIGN, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS The City of Dublin will continue to face the challenge of meeting increased demands for parks, facilities and services with disproportionately less available funds. Limited resources, including energy and water supplies and their associated costs compounds the dilemma. Maintenance is integral with planning in the development of community recreation facilities of all levels and uses. The City's challenge will be to provide direction, services and management for the existing parks and facilities while planning accurately for the recreational needs of an expanding community. This will require developing an efficient system of operations and maintenance which capitalizes on cost effective, resource conservative methods. Goals and Policies 4t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 49 Development of sufficient funding and staffing for operations and maintenance is critical to the success and longevity of the City of Dublin's parks and facilities. GOAL 4:Provide planning for asset allocation,services management and funding for the existing parks and facilities while developing a thorough list of the recreational needs of the Dublin community. Guiding Policies 4.1 Continue to develop an efficient operations and maintenance schedule to reduce costs by implementing preventative maintenance procedures and contracting specialty services through a competitive bidding process. Action Programs 4a. Explore and identify new funding sources for maintenance and operations of proposed facilities. 4b. Work with property owners of the remaining undeveloped parcels with parkland identified in the General Plan to create landscape districts to fund future operations and maintenance. 4c. Continue joint use agreement between the City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School District. 4d. Utilize, where appropriate, organizations such as California Conservation Corps and neighborhood groups to augment full-time maintenance personnel. 4e. Evaluate water management practices. Conduct water auditing evaluations at each park and recreational facility and encourage water conservation in irrigating and landscape design. 4f. Provide adequate storage at all facilities to promote efficient operations and maintenance. 49. Explore joint agreements with public agencies to combine resources in maintaining public facilities. 4h. Utilize recycled water to irrigate parks where available. Design park systems, plant palates and soil composition to respond well to the use of recycled irrigation water. 50 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 0116 Goals and Policies City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 Chapter 4 IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW The goals, guiding policies and action programs established in this Master Plan represent an ambitious plan. The plan, however, reflects the desire of the residents of Dublin to have and maintain high quality parks and recreation facilities. This desire for quality attracts people to live and work in Dublin, and provides a drive to enhance and preserve that essence as the community grows. The goal of this chapter of the Master Plan is to identify implementation priorities and funding mechanisms along with the key points related to the cost of development and operations.The successful implementation of the Master Plan is contingent upon acquisition of land as well as funding for development, operations, and maintenance of the new facilities. An aggressive campaign combining sources of funding will be required to maximize funds to fulfill the objectives of the Plan. The challenge for the City will be to continue to use available regulatory tools and to develop new and creative methods for financing the planned facilities. The experience of other communities shows that a combination of regulatory, public and private funding is likely to be the most successful approach. The Master Plan addresses park and facility needs through build-out of the City. Financing strategies, like the Master Plan, should remain flexible to respond to the changing statutory requirements and opportunities that will impact sources of funding over time. This should not, however, limit planning and development of strategies to finance these public projects. FUNDING MECHANISMS Funds from a variety of sources, including the City's General Fund, Grant Funds, and Public Facility Impact Fee Funds have been allocated for capital improvements for various park and recreation facility upgrades, renovations and developments through the 2014 - 2019 Capital Improvement Program. In addition, there are parks projects totaling approximately $102 million dollars for which funding is not currently available. When considering the funding responsibilities for parkland acquisition, development and maintenance, a number of funding opportunities are available to the City of Dublin. There also exists a number of regulatory mechanisms that should be considered in the City's long range implementation plans.The major funding sources and regulatory mechanisms include: Implementation 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 51 • Public Facilities Fee • Land Dedication • General Fund • In-Lieu Fees • User Fees • Grants • Cooperative Agreements • Bond and Tax Measures • Donations and Transfer of Ownership • Individuals, Business or Non-Profit Foundations • Innovative Land Acquisition and Development • Landscape and Lighting District • Special Assessment Districts • Mello Roos Districts • Open Space and Conservation Easements • Transfer of Development Rights • Restrictive Covenants • Performance and Speciality Zoning • Planned Unit Development Each type of financing structure has its own advantages and disadvantages relative to the specific type of project and available resources. In the past, the City has either utilized, or considered, many of the above sources.At the time funding is identified, consideration should be given to financing projects by using a combination of various statutes and financing structures. Financing methods requiring voter approval must be planned far in advance to ensure sufficient time to mount a public information and voter campaign for successful passage of funding options. COST OF DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS Construction Costs The actual cost to construct the facilities identified in the Master Plan will be contingent upon a number of factors. Among these are: Site Conditions: Until a final site is selected, the actual cost to develop the site will not be known. Design Criteria and Specialized Materials: The facilities development plan calls for the construction of quality parks and buildings.Experience has shown that the investment in high quality materials and systems has significant lifecycle cost benefit. By using materials and systems that extend serviceability and reduce maintenance over the life of a facility, the result can be significant savings in maintenance costs. Land Acquisition: The cost of land acquisition must be considered when determining the overall development cost. The cost may vary according to location and whether it is for a community or neighborhood park. Furnishings and Equipment: The total project cost will be impacted by the actual furnishings and equipment selected. Again, lifecycle considerations will be an important criteria in making the final selections. Date of Construction:The actual date of construction of the parks and community facilities will have a significant impact on project costs. 52 City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 06 Implementation Operating Costs The cost for maintaining both park land and community buildings represents a significant on-going financial commitment. The public's demand for these facilities leads to intensive use which in turn, impacts maintenance costs. Many factors will influence operating costs, including programs, environmental conditions, hours of use, utility costs, and source of labor, to name a few. A business plan should be developed for each capital project to identify the ongoing subsidy to the City and total estimated cost over the estimated life of the asset. Potential Revenue Many factors will influence the actual amount of revenue generated by the facilities. Included among these factors are the number of fee based programs and services offered, pricing, marketing efforts, cost recovery objectives, prioritization of use and rate of community growth. Implementation 0% City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 53 This page intentionally left blank. City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 I Regional Location Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 2 I Population Structure Comparison (City of Dublin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Figure 3 Existing and Future Parks, Facilities, and Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Figure 4 I Existing and Future Schools and Public Lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 List of Figures 4v City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 55 This page intentionally left blank. City of Dublin DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2015 LIST OF TABL ES Table 1 Park Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Table 2 Outdoor Sports Field/Court Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Table 3 Facility Standards Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Table 4 Existing Community Facilities Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Table 5 Existing Parkland Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Table 6 Park Amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Table 7 Future Parks and Open Space Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Table 8 Park Facility Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Table 9 Bridging the Gap—Identifying Future Potential Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 List of Tables 3*t City of Dublin DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan May 2015 57