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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-1975 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes~ ~. SARATOGA PARKS ANO.RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: MONDAY, JULY 7, 1975 - 7:30 P.M. PLACE: SARATOGA COMMUNITY CENTER MEETING ROOM, 19655 ALLENDALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CA TYPE: REGULAR I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carlson, Flora, Gordon, Konrad and Schaefer. ABSENT: Commissioners Buchan and Terry. OTHERS PRESENT: Roy Swanson, Park Foreman and Marty VanDuyn, City Planning Director. B. MINUTES The minutes of the June 16, 1975 meeting were approved as corrected. ' II. OLD BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1975-78 • The Secretary opened the discussion of this matter by referring to a memoran- REVIEW OF PROPOSED dum dated June 27, 1975 that she had transmitted to the City Manager regarding C.I.P. 1975-78 the recommendations of the Commission for items to be considered in the Capital Improvement Program for the next three fiscal years (1975-78)• 1975-76 Chairman Carlson stated that he did not have any problems with any of the items listed to be considered for the 1975-76 fiscal year. However, he stated that the money projected for Argonaut School Turf ($5,500) be diverted to Hakone Gardens improvement if the Argonaut School funds for their portion of the development were not available. The Secretary pointed out at this time that she had added a "General Improve- ments" item which would include such things as the acquisition and replace- ment of park equipment. She felt that these items should be considered a . part of the Capital Improvement Program instead of part of the .General Budget as has been done in the past. It was the general consensus of the Commission that the Secretary had pre- sented the priorities of the Commission in her memorandum to the City Manager for the fiscal year 1975-76. 1976-77 Discussion involving the Hakone Gardens improvement item was led by Chairman Carlson. He statn_d that he felt that he would like to see an increase of the projected figure for that item to $40,000 from the $30,000 shown. This was due to the fact that restoration to the present buildings would cost more than the projected $30,000. Also that the Traits and Pathways, projected figure be increased to $50,000 • in order to begin the implementation of the plan. 1977 78 ' The Chairman pointed out that this particular fiscal year would be an ideal one in which to begin actual development of our parks because by this fiscal year the major portion of land acquisition would be done. ,~; • PARKS E RECREATION COMMISSION - MINUTES - JULY 7, 1975 - continued 'The Secretary pointed out that although we would question the listing of . u some of the sites such as the Miljevich site, we would be able to show that it has been under our consideration and we would be able to make some kind of trade-off if need be. The figure for Trails and Pathways 1977-78 was also increased to $50,000. Commissioner Gordon made a motion to accept the Capital Improvement Program for 1975-78 as amended. Commissioner Flora seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. III. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE PARK SITE - BECK PROPERTY Mr. Marty VanDuyn, the City Planning Director, gave a presentation of the CONSIDERATION OF property in question to the Commission illustrating tiffs oral presentation POSSIBLE PARK SITE - with aerial photos and slides which had been taken by the Santa Clara Valley BECK PROPERTY Water District. The site in question is a many-sided piece of land comprising of approximately 3.4 acres. The parcel is located at the end 'of Walnut Avenue with Saratoga Creek abutting its rear property lines. It is presently zoned R-1-12,500 and does have tentative building site approval fora four lot subdivision under the name of Beck Enterprises. Its history of development attempts date back to 1964 when the present applicant, Beck Enterprises, proposed a six lot cul-de-sac subdivision. This particular proposal was denied by the Planning Commission. A seven lot subdivision proposal was then made.' This proposal included extensive im- provements to Saratoga Creek and because of those proposed improvements, the Planning Director determined that an Environmental Impact Report would be required for the project. Subsequently, the applicant withdrew that particular proposal. The applicant then submitted plans for a four lot subdivision without any creek improvements. This is the plan which is now in effect for the site. The Planning Commission approved this four lot subdivision plan with the condition that the applicant would comply with the requirements of the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The District required that the applicant respect a 2:1 slope to the top of the bank and a 23 foot setback for any structures proposed to be built. A dedication for the right-of-way (the 2:1 slope and 23 foot setback) has been submitted to the District by the developer, however, the District has been hesitant in its acceptance of this dedication. It seems that the District wants to divert the creek by cutting a primary channel through the property as proposed in a plan that was approved in 1960. The District'g Advisory Board has now directed the District to buy the site in order to pursue their plan of 1960. The District would purchase the property and make its improvements as it sees fit. They could put in an underground channel which would mean that some development could occur or they could put in an open channel giving some attention to aesthetic treatment. This would depend upon the District itself. Mr. VanDuyn ekplained that his sole purpose for attending the Commission meeting was to present to the Commission what the District wants to do and to get an indication from the Commission as to whether or not the City would be interested in acquiring this site as a possible park site or open space. The District would be agreeable to purchase the site if the City would be agreeable to being a participant in the purchase of the property. Thus, the District would make the necessary .improvements keeping in mind that the City would have full use of the site after the improvements were made. This could persuade the District to install the underground system. Even if we do not express an interest, the improvements to the creek will be made by the District. -2- PARKS E RECREATION COMMISSION - MINUTES - JULY 7 1975 ~ntinued Discussion followed with the Commissioner's directing questions towards Mr. VanDuyn. It was felt that Mr. VanDuyn could express to the Santa Clara • Valley Water District the Commission's interest to consider their proposal, and that Mr. VanDuyn would keep the Commission posted as to any news on this matter. However, the Commission did not feel this property would supersede other priorities being considered for park development. B. CONSIDERATION OF HAKONE MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT The Secretary stated that she wanted some direction from the Commission as CONSIDERATION OF to how we should proceed with the development of the two acres which are HAKONE MASTER PLAN proposed to be added to the Master Plan. Chairman Carlson stated that as DEVELOPMENT far as priorities go, the Commission should express them to City Council. He suggested that a two phased approach would be a desirable way of letting the Council know what we want to do. The first phase would include the restoration of the building and the second phase would include further ex- pansion of the development. The Secretary was directed to submit to the City Council the improvements list that had been previously submitted as Phase One - Restoration of the Existing Structures of the Master Plan for Hakone Gardens. C. REVIEW OF PARK MASTER PLAN - EL QUITO While Mr. VanDuyn was present, he indicated that he could contribute something REVIEW OF PARK to the discussion of this matter. He stated that the money from the Community MASTER PLAN - and Development Act has been granted to Saratoga. However, actual allocation EL QUITO of the funds to E1 Quito Park development would have to be detained until the Rehabilitation Project proposed for the City has been worked out. Mr. VanDuyn stated that there were some problems with HUD because the City proposes to allocate the $25,000 received for the Rehabilitation Project on a grant basis and HUD is hesitant to agree to such a proposal. It feels that the City needs more than just $25,000, and it may be~that part of the monies • projected for El Quito Park that will have to be redirected to the Rehabilita- tion Project. However, Mr. VanDuyn felt that $25,000 would be sufficient • for the Rehabilitation Project and that the Commission could begin to work on finding an architect for the development of El Quito. The Secretary asked that Mr. VanDuyn keep her posted on the status of the allocation of the funds and that the matter would be taken up again at that time when the actual disposition of the funds has been settled. D. SDR 1189 - SOBEY ROAD The Commission recommended that we ask for a 10 foot easement of this build- SDR 1189 - ing site along Sobey Road. The Secretary stated that she had made this SOBEY ROAD request at the Land Development Committee meeting. The Secretary was directed to reaffirm this request. E. SDR 1190 - SAN MARCOS ROAD The Secretary was directed to obtain more information on this particular SDR 1190 - site regarding the trails plan. She was also directed to request whatever SAN MARCOS ROAD would be necessary of this site for an easement. F. SDR 1195 - SOBEY ROAD It was determined that this particular lot on Sobey Road just gained access SDR 1195 - off of Sobey Road and that we could not request an easement on anything SOBEY ROAD but his driveway. Commissioner Schaefer made a motion on SDR 1189 and SDR 1195 that an easement be requested of.each of these building sites for trail purposes. Commissioner Konrad seconded the motion, and it was passed unanimously. C - 3- .. PARKS E RECREATIU'Ir COMMISSION - MINUTES - JULY 7 1975 - continued IV. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS A. COMMITTEE REPORTS • B. STAFF°REPORTS 1) RE: CITY OPERATING BUDGET 1975-76 The Secretary stated that an Operating Budget had been adopted for the fiscal year 1975-76 on July 2, 1975 by the City Council. 2) RE: COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 21, 1975 The Secretary reported that she would not be present for the July 21st meeting and if there were no objections, Park Foreman Roy Swanson would serve as staff advisor. V. COMMUNICATIONS VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Sampson, Secretary BS:bh • -4- _~=~~, TY OF SARATOG. ~. I,' ~ 'j 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE - SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 `~~ '~~,,«- ~'~ 1408) 867-3438 ~if~R, .. ~~0~3~~D~1~ TO: Parks t; Recreation Commission DATE: July 2, 1975 FROM: Barbara Sampson SUBJECT: July 7 Agenda It was necessary for staff to prepare a possible Capital Improvement Program for 1975-78 as requested by the City Manager. I have enclosed a copy of the memo sent to the City Manager and a copy of the revised master chart. (Typed figures on the chart are your original 1975-79 recommendations; printed figures are the actual approved items and future recommendations of staff.) There is still time for the Commission to make revisions in the recommendation prior to its adoption by Council, but it will be necessary to do so at this meeting. The Director of Planning, Marty Van Duyn will be in attendance at the meeting to fully explain the reasons for consideration of the Beck property as a poten- tial park site. Actual location is at the end of Walnut Avenue (off Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road), and the property is bounded on two sides by Saratoga Creek. Enclosed is a map giving property outline as you may want to view the property prior to the meeting. The Santa Clara Valley Water District has a definite flood control requirement of approximately 2.5 acres, of the total 3.4 acres, so only minimum permanent development would be allowed. The Commission needs to determine what steps you want to take in order to develop the Hakone Master Plan, and we will begin the review of Master Plans with E1 Quito Park. The Commission's recommendations on the Subdivision Ordinance have been received by Council and will be taken into consideration at the Council Study Session on July 8, Council endorsed the request to support AB 997 and a letter is being sent to the appropriate legislators. Even though the bill may not be passed or funded this year, it is still eligible for consideration because of the two year session. The Council also supported, at Councilman Brigham's request, AB 378 relating to establishment of a grant program for trails and pathways. There are two SDR's to consider regarding request for possible trail easement. I will have the maps available at the meeting. Barbara Sampso Secretary BS:bh ®5