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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: September 6, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Sub Area 3 Neighborhood Square – Approval of Preferred Conceptual
Neighborhood Square Design (CIP No. PK0117)
Prepared by: Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Developement Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approval on the Preferred Conceptual Neighborhood
Square Design for the two-acre site located in the Irongate Development. The Dublin
Ranch Sub Area 3 Neighborhood Square is included in the 2016 -2021 Capital
Improvement Program, Dublin Ranch Sub Area 3 Parks project (CIP No. PK0117).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation, approve the Preferred
Conceptual Neighborhood Square Design and authorize Staff to direct the Consultant to
proceed with preparation of construction documents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Budget for Construction: $1,150,000
Cost Estimate for Preferred Conceptual Design (inc.10% contingency) $1,150,000
On July 21, 2015, the City Council approved an Improvement Agreement with Lennar
Homes of California, Inc., the developer of the Irongate subdivision , by which Lennar
agreed to fund the neighborhood square design and construction in exchange for
credits toward Neighborhood Park Improvement fees, which are part of the City of
Dublin Public Facilities Fee Program. Funding for the development of the conceptual
plan and construction documents has been provided to the City by the Developer.
DESCRIPTION:
The Dublin Ranch Sub Area 3 Neighborhood Square project is included in the 2016 -
2021 Capital Improvement Program (Dublin Ranch Sub Area 3 Parks, CIP No.
PK0117). As shown in Attachment 1, the Neighborhood Square is located in the
Irongate Development, which is bounded by Dublin Boulevard, Central Parkway, Fallon
Road, and Lockhart Street. Unique features of the site include its shared northern
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boundary with open space and trail connection, a future Class I Bike Trail that will cross
through the square from north to south, and proximity to a creek corridor.
Adjacent to the neighborhood square is a 10.75 -acre Nature Community Park that will
feature walking trails connecting the surrounding neighborhoods to the Neighborhood
Square, to the bike trail, to Dublin Boulevard, and to an overlook at the top of the hill.
The Nature Community Park is being constructed by the Developer in accordance with
its Site Development Review approval and the Improvement Agreement approved by
the City Council on December 15, 2015.
Public Process
On Tuesday July 26, 2016, a public meeting was held to solicit input from interested
residents on three conceptual design alternates featuring different layouts, park
amenities and site furnishings. The meetings were held in an open house format
between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Meeting invitations were sent to approximately 1,100
people. Approximately 25 residents attended and provided input on the park design
and desired amenities. In addition to providing verbal comments, attendees were asked
to complete a short survey, the results of which are included in Attachment 2.
Input from the community resulted in the following park preferences:
Informal lawn for passive activities (in lieu of sport courts)
Picnic tables for gathering
An enhanced creek 'overlook'
A fabric shade structure for the picnic area
Child fitness play equipment, swings and net play structures
Cross training equipment geared for adults
One of the elements that the community did not provide a clear preference for was the
play equipment for two- to five-year old children. The City's landscape architectural
consultant, PGAdesign, modified the conceptual park design based upon community
input received and provided three play equipment options for consideration. On August
15, 2016, the Preferred Conceptual Neighborhood Square Design was presented to the
Parks and Community Services Commission. After receiving public comment, the
Commission unanimously recommended approval of the design and the preferred play
elements for two- to five-year olds. As shown in Attachment 3 the preferred design
includes a fabric shade structure, the preferred play elements, informal lawn, picnic
area, cross training equipment near the intersection of the trail, bike trail and creek,
creating a synergy of use in that space.
Park Design and Construction
On July 21, 2015, the City Council approved an Improvement Agreement with Lennar
Homes of California, Inc., the developer of the Irongate subdivision. In the Agreement,
Lennar agreed to fund the park design and construction in exchange for credits toward
Neighborhood Park Improvement fees, which are part of the City of Dublin Public
Facilities Fee Program. Funding for the development of the conceptual plan and
construction documents has been provided by the Developer. Should the City Council
approve the Preferred Conceptual Neighborhood Square Design, Staff will direct the
consultant to initiate the development of construction documents . When complete, the
construction plans and specifications will be provided to Lennar, so that they can
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construct the park within the time frame specified in the improvement agreement.
The remaining schedule for the project is as follows:
Prepare construction documents September 2016 - December 2016
Construction documents to Developer December 2016
Construction to be complete April 2018
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of the Staff Report was sent to residents who signed -in at the public meeting, to
those that signed-up for 'Notify Me' email notification on the City we bsite, and to and
Lennar Homes.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Site Context Map
2. Survey Results
3. Preferred Conceptual Neighborhood Square Design
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What is your overall favorite park concept?
Option A: Nature Play Dry Creek
Option B: Modern Inspired Sensory Play
Option C: Fitness Focused Mound
CATEGORY 1: Playing Courts
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pickleball court
informal lawn areas
half basketball court
CATEGORY 2: Misc Elements
picnic tables
creek overlook
boulders for seating
table tennis tables
boulder & nature play
CATEGORY 3: Shade Structures
fabric shade structure
metal shade structure
architectural structure
CATEGORY 4: Play Structures
child tness play equipment
2 bay traditional swing
net play structure
embankment slide & earth mound
adult cross training equipment
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deck play structure (opt A)
boulders, logs & nature play
pod swing
multi-spinner
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musical play elements
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