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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.
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' 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.
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'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.
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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.
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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
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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
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