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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-14-1992 Parks and Recreation Commission AgendaW ' CAB s ~ ~s~ ~'~°~° BOO C~~ 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867-3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Ann Marie Burger Willem Kohler AGENDA victor Monia Karen Tucker SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING TIME: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1992 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: SARATOGA SENIOR DAY CARE CENTER 19655 ALLENDALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA TYPE: Regular Meeting A G E N D A I. ORGANIZATION A. Roll Call (New members will be introduced.) B. Minutes (Meetings of July 6, July 20, 1992) C. Posting of Agenda (Agenda was posted on the City Hall Kiosk on September 9, 1992) D. Election of Officers II. OLD BUSINESS A. None TII. NEW BUSINESS A. DR-90-082, Lot 3, Tract 7770, Pedestrian/Equestrian Trail Improvement B. Ravenwood Park Public Workshop to Develop Design Proposal IV. COMMISSION AND STAFF REPORTS None V. COMMUNICATIONS A. "Once a River" 20-minute Open Space Video B. Response to Commission Recognition Dinner Printed on recycled paper. 9/9/92 M E M O R A N D U M T0: Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Secretary, Parks and Recreation Commission SUBJECT: MEETING OF MONDAY, SEPTffi~BER 14, 1992 I.A. Roll Call New members, while not yet officially sworn into office, will be introduced. The three newly appointed Commissioners are being asked to attend this meeting to observe the election of officers and to be at the first of several workshops concerning the Ravenwood Park site. I.D. Election of Officers An election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary will take place. III.A. DR-90-082, Lot 3, Tract 7770, Pedestrian/Equestrian Trail Improvement Owner of Lot 3, Tract 7770 is seeking approval of proposed plans for a trail improvement. Recommendation: The owner of Lot 3, Tract 7770 has filed site plan and grading and drainage plan for his lot. It is recommended that the Commissioners approve the staff report for this proposal. These plans were reviewed with Bill Brooks. Memo to Parks & Recreation Commission Page 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Ravenwood Park Public Workshop The residents in proximity to Ravenwood Park have been invited to attend this meeting to provide input to the Commission on their desires in regards to their neighborhood Park. Recommendation: Landscape architect, Jeffrey Heid and volunteer, Lisa Kurasch, will listen to and gather input alo ith the Commissioners, for the purpose of designing this ei rhood park. Please let Marlene know if you will be (867-3438) tq/,dt~end phis meeting. fi Trinidad Secretary mt Attachments Saratoga Parks and Recreation Department August 20, 1x92 19700 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga, California 95070 attention: Mr. Dan Trinidad Dear Mr. Trinidad, Per our conversation on August 18th, I am providing this package for clarification and action by your department. As you may remember, my wife and I have been attempting to build a house on Lot #3, Trail #7770 for approximately 3 years, however, we have finally arrived at a point where we only need two more items for zone clearance. One of those is approval from your department regarding proposed plans for a trail improvement. The trail easement for Lot #3 is somewhat complicated in that part of it is shared (moving from lot #3 to #9 and back), and part of it is wholly on bt #9. As we are the first to build, we are responsible for the improvement of the shared portion. We do not propose to improve that section which is wholly on lot #9 (the "upped' section). Mr. Kahn, the owner of lot #9 has not, to my knowledge, even submitted plans for building on his lot, and therefore the total trail would not be completed until his house was built (this could be some considerable time). According to the map, the ingress/egress easement and trail easement are coincident. That implies that a driveway improvement would take care of a trail improvement. I have attached specifications (per city requirement) of the proposed driveway (materials, etc). In our discussion, you indicated that your equestrian consultant would have to look at the plan and might have some concerns regards the surfacing as it affected horses. With the attached materials, I would ask that this consultation occur as quickly as possible. You additionally indicated that while the turn-around time for your commission was typically quite fast, the next meeting would not take place until September 14th. As our process involves getting a zone clearance and then plan check, this timing will obviously cause a significant delay in our plans, potentially pushing the start date out past the October 10th moratorium period. While I realize that my emergencies are not your problem, I am asking that 1) given that the entire trail would not be finished even when our section is complete, thereby preventing pedestrians and equestrians alike from even using it, 2) changes to the improvement could be initiated at a later time (even during our construction period), and 3) considering our dire need for some help at this point, you review and submit a "tentative" approval of our plans so that we might go forward with our project. I realize that the full commission will not have the opportunity to meet and discuss the findings until later, but I think that there is enough flexibility here to meet your needs as well as ours. Thanks for your help in this matter. Sincerely, ~~ Phil Williams 21796 Hyannisport Drive Cupertino, California 95014 identified as #13 and #14 on the City arborist report dated 10/10/91. In addition the applicant shall demonstrate that pro- tective measures, as described in the City Arborist's report dated 10/10/91 have been implement to prolong. the life of trees #13 and #14 prior to any zone clearance. 13. To comply with conditions #il and #12 the applicant shall work with the City Arborist to determine the exact location of the replacement trees. 14. Prior to zone clearance the applicant shall pay all out- standing fees for the City Arborist's review of the site. 15. The applicant shall provide a letter from the geotechnical consultant stating that the location of the home is consistent with the recommendations of the original study. 16. Applicant's geotechnical consultant shall review all site grading, drainage and foundation plans and provide a written statement to the City certifying he/she has done such a review and that the plans are consistent with the recommendations of his/her report. Building permits will not be issued until this statement is received. 17. The applicant shall obtain a geotechnical clearance from the City Engineer prior to zone clearance. This will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the payment of all fees associated with the City Geotechnical Consultant's review of the project site and the satisfactory completion of an engineering investiga- tion/evaluation of as built conditions of the property as more fully described in a memo from the City Geotechnical Consultant to the City Engineer on April 4, 1991. 18. Applicant shall submit a geotechnical investigation and report by licensed professional to include details on: a. Soils b. Foundation 19. The applicant shall submit plans for the improvement of the pedestrian/equestrian easement to the Parks and Recreation Com- mission review and approval prior to the zone clearance. The easement shall be improved prior to final occupancy. 20. The applicant shall obtain a sewer connection permit from the Cupertino Sanitation District prior to zone clearance. 21. Detailed on-site improvement plans showing the following shall be submitted to the Building Division prior to issuance of a zone clearance: a. Grading (limit of cuts, fills; slopes, cross-sections, exist ing and proposed elevations, earthwork quantities. 3 ~4 ~^ "" GB~~ 04 BOO C~L~ 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867- 3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Karen Anderson Ann Marie Burger Willem Kohler Victor Monia Karen Tucker September 9, 1992 STAFF REPORT TO• FROM: Dan Trinidad, Secretary SIIBJECT: LOT 3, TRACT 7770, DR90-082 As a requirement of the development of the subject property, the Planning Commission established the following conditions: The applicant shall submit plans for the improvement of the pedestrian/equestrian easement to the Parks and Recreation Commission review and approval prior to the zone clearance. The easement shall be improved prior to final occupancy. The owner of the property, Phil Williams, has submitted his site development plan for the development of the property. and is proposing that the required improvements for the pedestrian/equestrian trail be made a part of his improved driveway. In reviewing his plans and walking the site with Bill Brooks, staff recommends the following: The site plan be accepted as submitted and a 4 foot wide improved trail surfaced with 3 inches of decomposed granite be required to be installed adjacent to the driveway. The specific location of the trail will be determined in conjunction with the construction of the driveway. It is estimated that the cost of this driveway will be approximately $800. (600' long % 4' wide % $.33/square foot = $800) mt Printed on recycled paper. ~~v ~/, jCAB2s~o~~ ~~OOCL~ O~ 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 867-3438 COUNCIL MEMBERS: September 9, 1992 Karen Anderson Ann Marie Burger Willem Kohler Victor Monia Karen Tucker MEMO T0: ALL PARKS & RECREATION COMMIS ON S FROM: SECRETARY, DAN TRINIDAD All Commissisoners, those old and those recently selected, are being asked to attend the meeting of September 14, 1992. Since the new Commissioners will not have been officially sworn in by this meeting, they cannot take a formal role; however, this is the first meeting with the Ravenwood Park residents and the information gleaned will be necessary for continuity of future business. A reorganization (selection of chairman, secretary) will also take place. mt vice-chairman and Printed on recycled paper.