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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-21-1975 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes • SARATOGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES TIME: MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1975 - 7:30 P.M. ` PLACE: CRISP MEMORIAL CONFERENCE ROOM, SARATOGA CITY OFFICES, 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE, SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 TYPE: REGULAR MEETING I. ORGANIZATION A. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Carlson, Flora, Gordon, Rose, Schaefer and Terry . OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Roy Swanson, Park Foreman. B. MINUTES The minutes of the April 7, 1975. meeting were approved as submitted. 11. OLD BUSINESS A. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGE IN SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE The Secretary reviewed with the Commission the major changes that have occurred REVIEW OF in the Subdivision Ordinance. The Commission had recommended the clause "to PROPOSED CHANGE serve future residents of such subdivision" be deleted. This has been changed • IN SUBDIVISION to "reasonably related to serving the subdivision". The Commission had also ORDINANCE asked that a definition of "park and recreation facilities" be included in the ordinance. The City Attorney believed a definition would be to restrictive, that it should be left as is for it would cover and include everything. The Commission also had asked that the density formula be changed to be based on the national average of 3.6 people per dwelling unit and 4 acres of land per 1000 people. This has been changed to 5 acres of land per 1000 people. Commissioner Carlson questioned Section 13,.8-1 (b) of the Subdivision Ordinance which exempts anyone who subdivides prior to 4 years from the building or re- cordation date. This could be a problem when a trail easement is needed on individual lots. The Secretary pointed out that because of the Map Act the City cannot require anything but the payment of fees for anything 50 lots or less. The City can ask for easement but cannot require dedication. The Secretary stated she would speak to the City Attorney regarding this exemp- tion and get an interpretation. . The Secretary explained the City is constrained by the Map Act as of March 1. The City now has a Land Development Committee that reviews all subdivisions, single-family lots, improvements which are more than 50y, everything that is submitted to the Planning Department. The Secretary being on this committee sees all plans, and anything pertaining to trails or that interests the Parks and Recreation Commission she has the Commission review for recommendation. Commissioner Carlson questioned whether any recommendations that are made by the Parks and Recreation Commission to the Planning Commission are valid. The Secre- tary stated she would review the Subdivision Ordinance in regards to easements and if she had any questions she would speak to the City Attorney. Also she will investigate what restrictions the Commission is under and the ability to exercise conditions. The Secretary reported that the Commission had also requested on the structure • of the fee formula that a base fee be determined and $25 per bedroom be added of any bedrooms over 5 per unit. This was not acceptable to the Map Act, but the Subdivision Ordinance now allows the City to reevaluate the Fair Market Value yearly. ' PARKS b RECREATIO~MMISSION - MINUTES - APRIL 21, 1975~ontinued The Secretary reported that the Commission also recommended that fee or dedica- tion be required on lots of 50 or more was accepted. The Commission requested that no fees be used for operation or maintenance. • This has been reworded to fees may be used for acquisition, improvement, or development. • The Secretary stated that with a clarification on the easement factor, that the revised Subdivision Ordinance as it stands will greatly help with park fees. The Planning Commission will now be holding public hearings on the Subdivision Ordinance. III. NEW BUSINESS A. SDR 1177, DON JONES, TEN ACRES ROAD, RECOMMENDATION FOR TRAIL EASEMENT The Secretary reported that this is the same property submitted last month SDR 1177, DON under the name of Cantacessi. Mr. Jones is trying to buy the property from JONES, TEN ACRES Williams. ROAD, RECOMMENDA- After speaking with the Planning Department, the Secretary was informed that TION FOR TRAIL the Commission would not have to make another recommendation on this property, EASEMENT as the same conditions apply for 18 months, no matter who wants to develop it. Commissioner Terry reviewed this area on a map for the new Commissioner's, and the recommendation the Commission sent to the Planning Commission, which was upheld by City Council. B. TRACT #5583 - DOUGLASS LANE AND WALNUT COURT The Secretary distributed to the Commission a map showing the area of the sub- TRACT X5583 - division, and stated the Commission, must specify that the easement that has DOUGLASS LANE b been obtained must be used for trail or pathway. The Commission must make sure WALNUT COURT that the building site final approval shows that 10' will be used for public dedication. As lots 1, 9 and 10 build it must be specified that the last 10' not be landscaped because of a trail or pathway. • Commissioner Terry stated that when the Trails and Pathways Task Force studies this area that it will be specified that the pathway or trail be done at the same time as the owners landscaping. Commissioner Terry made a motion that 10'~of City land between curb and the property owners property line be left unincumbered by landscaping for trail purposes. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion, and it was passed unani- mously. C. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN Commissioner Rose opened nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Flora nominated ELECTION. OF Commissioner Terry. Commissioner Schaefer seconded. CHAIRMAN b VICE Commissioner Schaefer nominated Commissioner Carlson. Commissioner Flora CHAIRMAN seconded. Nominations were closed and votes taken: Commissioner Carlson -3; Commissioner Terry - 2. One (1) vote invalid. Commissioner Carlson was elected Chairman. Nominations were opened for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Rose nominated Commi- ssioner Terry. Commissioner Flora seconded. - Commissioner Carlson nominated Commissioner Gordon. Commissioner Schaefer seconded. Nominations were closed and votes taken: Commissioner Terry - 4; Commissioner Gordon - 2. Commissioner Terry was elected Vice Chairman. IV. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS A. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1) RE: TRAILS AND PATHWAYS TASK FORCE Commissioner Terry reported that the Task Force was finally able to tour • ~ Parker Ranch and explained to the Commission on a large model of the ranch 4 trails that were covered. - Commissioner Terry stated that Mr. Bill Heiss of Parker Ranch was to meet with the Task Force Thursday, April 24 to report exactly what Parker Ranch plans are. -2- • PARKS b RECREATIOt~MMISSION - MINUTES - APRIL 21, 1975~ontinued B. STAFF REPORTS 1) RE: BROOKGLEN PARK DONATIONS • The Secretary reported the donations now total $756.25, just 544.00 short of the goal. The plants are purchased and the other planting material will be purchased prior to the May 3 "Plant In". 2) RE: FOOTHILL PARK MASTER PLAN The Secretary reported she and Park Foreman Roy Swanson had a meeting with architect Ken Arutunian and his assistant to review some of the concepts and ideas he has received from the Foothill Family-Faculty Club. Ken Arutunian will be attending the May 5 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to present tfiese concepts and get input from the Commission. 3) RE: LOCATION OF FUTURE COMMISSION MEETINGS The Secretary again reminded the Commission that future meetings of the Commission will be held at the Community Center. V. COMMUNICATIONS A. LETTER FROM SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT The Secretary reported that the Water District has acknowledged the Commission's request and supplied the City with a complete set of City maps showing every easement the District owns or have dedicated. The maps are now on file in the Planning Department. B. SAN JOSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGRICULTURAL TOUR Commissioner Schaefer reported that San Jose Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a tour May 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. The group will be visiting a straw- berry farm and 2 other places. Alot of good information is gained from this tour, and what is going on in the area. • C. COMMUNITY GARDENS The Park Foreman, Roy Swanson, reported that an article on Hakone Gardens will be in possibly the July issue of "Sunset Magazine". Another article on the Gardens will also be in "California Today". Mr. Swanson also reported that the Hakone pathway is finished. Commissioner Rose stated that Hakone Gardens would be a great project for different groups to get excited about and work for. This might be a good way to supply the Gardens with different things it might need or for replacement. Possibly even a donation box in the Gardens, or an admission charge would be a way of extra revenue. D. TENNIS COURTS IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA Commissioner Schaefer reported that many people have commented to he r a desire to contribute money towards tennis courts in the City, if the City would be willing to match their funds. The Secretary stated that it would depend on the Park Bond Issue. Tennis courts are in the bond issue proposal. Possibly the contributions could be put towards passing the bond proposal. E. RESIGNATION OF•COMMISSIONER ROSE The Secretary and Commission members expressed their graditude to Commissioner Rose for her service on the Commission since 1971, and wished her luck and success in her move to Maryland. VI. ADJOURNMENT • There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ ~~~~ Barbara Sampson, Secretary BS:bh -3- A R_ {, F IJ l~~ ,~ ,~_, ri i-) G - !~ fI; f U h ~ L~TY OF SARATOG~ 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE - SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 (408) 867-3438 ~~~0~3~~D~J~ TO: Parks & Recreation Commission DATE. April 17, 1975 FROM: Barbara Sampson SUBJECT: April 21 Agenda ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Commission will be losing two (2) more members, for the Mayor has received letters of resignation from Sarah Jane Rose and Frank Clawson. Additional applications for Commissioner's will be accepted and I expect appointments to be in May. The revised Subdivision Ordinance has been introduced by City Council and referred to the Planning Commission for study and public hearings. The recommen- • dations the Commission made have been incorporated in the revision if it was possible to do so. I will review this with you at the meeting, but will point out one major item. As a General Law City we must follow the provisions esta- blished in the State Map Act, and several of the recommendations the Commission made were in conflict with the Map Act. I suggest the Commission consider requesting a trail easement on SDR 1177 Ten Acres Road. It is located on the same property as SDR 1162, Cantacessi, from whom we requested a trail easement. Because of the resignation of Sarah Jane Rose, it will be necessary for the Commission to elect a new Chairman and Vice Chairman. I will also bring you up to date on Brookglen Park "Plant-In" and Foothill Park Master Plan. Barbara Sampson, Secretary BS:bh ®~