HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-1992 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes MINUTES
SARAT~PA~SAND RECREATION COMMISSION
TIME: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 - 7:30 P.M.
PLACE: SENIOR DAY CARE CENTER
19655 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California
TYPE: Regular Meeting
ORGANIZATION
A. ROLL CALL - Present: Crotty, Miller, Pierce, Swan
New members: Barnard, Clark, Dutra
Staff: Trinidad, Rizzo,
B. MINUTES - Approval of Minutes of 7/6 and 7/20/92
Pierce/Crotty
C. POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting
was properly posted on 7/9/92.
D. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Crotty nominated Swan for Chairperson. Elected 3-0.
Postponed election of Vice-chair and secretary until next
meeting. Pierce/Crotty 4-0.
A. DR-90-082, LOT 3, TRACT 7770
Secretary Trinidad made a report to the Commission and
recommended approval of the improvement. Owner, Phil Williams,
reviewed history.
Motion to approve: Crotty/Miller. 4-0.
B. RAVENWOOD PARK PUBLIC WORKSHOP
Secretary Trinidad introduced Jeff Held/Lisa Kurasch. Lisa
reviewed the physical limits of the site and explained the
process for developing the Park - site analysis, development of
"wish list", needs of people, site needs and development in
phases.
Commissioner Pierce requested an explanation of the physical
limits of the site - 19,000 sq.ft (.4 acres)
Public Hearing
The following residents spoke to the Commission and fellow
residents.
Marcha Chamberlain - Discussed need for volunteer effort and
requested that neighborhood children give input to site design.
Jody Durket - Suggested that a group of neighborhood parents meet
to develop "wish list" of items, including grass area, pathway,
picnic area, small community garden, use of natural colors, wood
play structure. Advised that neighbors will be holding a garage
sale with proceeds for park development.
Meg Caldwell - Cost to maintain after site is developed - $3000
per year. Need for drinking fountain.
Charlie Enscone - Neighborhood does not want showplace, but nice
community park.
Charles Shaw - Sent note indicating negativity to the park during
previous week. Stated that all age groups should be considered,
not just for children.
Ted Salah - Neighbor of proposed site expressed concern that rear
might be hidden from the street. Site should be graded to remove
slope when his is done in January/February, 1992. Expressed
concern to satisfy all age groups. Interested in side yard fence.
Secretary Trinidad mentioned possibility of good neighbor fence.
Heid/Kurasch summarized list and desire to present conceptual
drawings at November meeting.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Viewing of "Once A River" - 20 minute video.
B. Pierce/Miller to attend Commission Dinner.
Adjournment 9:35PM. Pierce/Crotty. 4-0.
Dan Trini Secretary
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