10-03-11 Sports Park Master Plan Presentation Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park Master Plan
Town Council Meeting
October 3, 2011
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Background
Vasona Land Sale – 2008
Purchase of 930 University – 2009
Master planning new facility – 2010-2011
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Guiding Principles
Proposed uses at this facility shall address the active and unmet recreational needs in the Town.
Development will be done in such a manner as to reduce the maintenance requirements
and environmental impacts of the facility.
Artificial turf is the preferred treatment for sports fields if feasible.
Large-scale (stadium-type) lighting of turf areas will be not included
as part of this facility. Security lighting of pathways and parking areas is acceptable.
All existing buildings will be demolished and new structures will be modest in size.
Safe,
convenient access to the facility is a priority.
Shared parking opportunities will be explored in an effort to preserve the area available for recreation facilities.
Musical and
entertainment uses will not be allowed at this facility.
Work to develop cooperative relationships with other agencies to encourage additional investment in the development of this
facility.
Ongoing operation and maintenance of the facility will be fully covered through user fees.
Active, unmet needs
Low maintenance and minimal environmental impacts
Artificial turf if possible
Large scale stadium lighting not included
All existing building to be demolished. New
buildings modest in size
Safe convenient access
Shared parking will be explored
Music and entertainment not allowed
Looking for cooperative investments – site access, etc.
-Ongoing
operation of the facility must be covered by user fees and may be run by a third party.
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Community Input
Meeting #1 Summary
Gathered ideas for potential uses
Meeting #2 Summary
Presentation of first concepts
Hands-on site planning activity
Meeting #3 Summary
Presentation of 2 main concepts
Evaluation
of concepts with
guiding principles
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Stakeholder Outreach
Technical Advisory Committee
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Santa Clara County Parks
Gathered input from stakeholder groups to finalize proposed Master Plan
Parks Commission Approval
6-2 vote in favor of proposed Master Plan
Town Council Sports Park Project Update
May 16, 2011
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Environmental Review
Neighborhood Feedback
Preserve Future Bridge Options
Alternatives for Pedestrian Access
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Planning Commission
Approved CUP, MND, and A&S
6-0 Vote (one member absent)
Proposed pedestrian bridge connection not included in approval
Recommendations
Sidewalk on University Ave.
Safety features to
protect pedestrians
Explore other bridge alignments at a future date
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Site Concept Plan
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Site Design Plan (35%)
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Recommendations
Approve the Creekside Sports Park Master Plan.
Direct staff to explore options for providing pedestrian sidewalk access to the sports park from Lark Avenue to the sports park entrance
on University Avenue.
Direct staff to explore alternative alignments for a pedestrian bridge connection between the Los Gatos Creek Trail and the Creekside Sports Park.
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Next Steps
Groundbreaking – October 18, 2011
Council Approval of Plans and Specifications – January 17, 2012
Selection and Approval of Contractor – March 2012
Grand Opening – Fall 2012
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