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Home My WebLink About2006/09/19 Item 21 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 2.B Meeting Date 8/22/06 ITEM TITLE: Resolution Approving the Park Master Plan for the 7.6 acre public neighborhood park site in the Otay Ranch Village 7 subdivision and approving the name ofthe park to be All Seasons Park Director of General Services ~ ~~ Director of Public Works Operation Director of Recreation City Managerf (4/Sths Vote: Yes _No.x..) SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: The proposed park is located south of Birch Road, west of SR-125, east of La Media Road and within the Otay Ranch Village Seven Subdivision. The park site shares boundaries with an elementary school site, Wolf Canyon Open Space, Magdalena Avenue and Wolf Canyon Loop. The Village Greenway Trail, running along the northern boundary of the park site, links the park to the future Eastern Urban Center to the east and the future Otay Ranch Community Park to the west as well as the City's Greenbelt Trail system. RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSION: The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the master plan for the Village 7 Neighborhood Park at their meeting of July 20,2006 and also made the recommendation to Council that the name of the park be "All Seasons Park." DISCUSSION: Park Development In October 2004, City Council approved the Sectional Planning Area (SPA) for Village Seven in Otay Ranch. The Village Seven master planned subdivision consisted of a predominantly residential environment with 1,204 dwelling units, including: two Community Purpose Facility sites (CPF) , two school sites, a commercial site and a 7.6-acre neighborhood park. The park acreage obligation is determined by the number and type of approved dwelling units, in accordance with Chapter 17.10 Parklands and Public Facilities of the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code. The SPA Plan Village Park and Recreation Program indicates that, to the extent practical, parks shall be located near school sites to increase the potential for shared use of facilities. In addition to the typical park features such as lawns, picnic shelters, picnic tables and park walkways, the SPA Plan also identified the park site as potentially including the following: restrooms, a tennis court, a multi-purpose field, two basketball courts, two childrens' play areas, a skateboard practice area and parking. ii-I Item -zg Meeting Date 8/22/06 The park site, as irrevocably offered for dedication, complies with the criteria for selecting and accepting parkland for use as a neighborhood park as listed in the City of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation Master Plan (November 12, 2002). The program was then further refined with technical input from City staff, including members from the departments of General Services, Recreation, and Public Works Operations, Planning, Fire, and Police. Staff took into account physical site characteristics, as well as cost projections for the improvements in developing the master plan. Design Philosophv This neighborhood park is in close proximity to the future Otay Ranch Community Park site, a distance of approximately % mile along the Village Greenway. Given the proposed active, athletic characteristic of the future Otay Ranch Community Park, staff has made a conscious decision to design a neighborhood park for local use that is somewhat more passive in nature. Organized league and athletic activities are not intended to be programmed at this park. Certain landscape themes will be apparent in the construction detailing such as the use of mostly, if not all, deciduous tree species so that the appearance of the park will dramatically change throughout the year with each season. Tree species selected will be those that provide vibrant fall color, display interesting branching structures during the winter, a profusion of flower blossoms in the spring and a canopy of shade during the summer months. There will also be an emphasis on recycling; using reclaimed material where possible for construction. The park will also include a demonstration compo sting area where on-site green waste can be composted and reintroduced as fertilizer and mulch for park plantings. The intention is to create the seasonal aspects and the demonstration compost garden as educational resources for park users. Since the park site is adjacent to the Wolf Canyon open space in the core of the village, the design seeks to complement this open space giving the combined appearance of a green corridor through the center of the village. In addition to the east/west Village Greenway, there will be trail links to the residential neighborhoods north of Wolf Canyon from the park as well as a link to the elementary school south of the park. The point where all the trails intersect is the proposed location for a 'Heritage Tree'. A single tree that is a focal point and eventually grows into a large specimen and becomes a local landmark. Park Activities Program The proposed Park Master Plan for the 7.6-acre site includes the following program elements: . Basketball Court (1) - Lighted, standard size court (differs from the potential program identified in the SPA). ~I 76-2- Item 2"5 Meeting Date 8/22/06 . Children's Play Areas (2) - The play areas will have equipment suitable for children of varying age groups. One area will be designed for the youngest age group of children, ages 2-5 and the second play area will target children ages 5 to 12. The equipment selected will include items that suggest a 'rustic' environment including things like climbing boulders and climbing nets. . Circulation - The park site will include a paved pathway looping the entire park site to accommodate pedestrian and joggers. The walkways will tie into the Village Greenway trail on the north side of the park making the park accessible to the rest of the City trail network. Security lighting will be provided along park walks. . Restroom - Centrally located and within easy reach of the tot lot and picnic structures. . Topography - The park comprises two level pads connected by a gently sloping 5:1 grass area which will provide an informal view area without impeding accessibility. . Low-maintenanceffirought Tolerant Landscape Design - Where possible, low- maintenance and low water use plantings will be specified. Some of these areas will reflect the planting palette of the adjacent Wolf Canyon open space and emphasize California native plants. A separate demonstration garden, adj acent to the composting area, will also be created to provide landscape ideas for homeowners. This demonstration garden may also include raised planters enabling wheelchair users to better experience the garden. . One (1) Field - One multi-purpose field is proposed (150 feet by 300 feet), located on the upper mesa. (The dimensions correspond to those of a minimum sized FIF A standard soccer field. ) . Provisions for a Possible Future Skate Area - An area will be set aside for the potential addition of a small skate area. . Parking - 28 on-site spaces including parking for the disabled. On-site parking is to be gated to restrict vehicle access after 10:00 p.m. . Picnic Areas Group-Use (2) - Two (2) shelters/shade structures with varying quantities of tables will be located in the park. The picnic shelters are within easy access from parking areas to facilitate loading and unloading. . Picnic Facilities Individual-Use - Individual areas with picnic tables located throughout the park. The precise number of these has yet to be determined. . Benches - Benches will be located throughout the park to encourage users to stop, relax and enjoy the change in seasons. . Storage - Park operations storage will be provided in the restroom building. The proposed park plan is compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Lighting The walkways and parking lot will be provided with security lighting for public safety. The basketball court will also be lighted to a level of 30-foot candles. Ambient light levels at the park boundary are to be at or below 0.5-foot candles. Fire and Police Fire and Police staff have reviewed the plan, and provided input to insure that issues regarding public health and safety have been addressed. eJ/ ff;I-3 Item 2Z' Meeting Date 8/22/06 Park Name The name recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission is: All Seasons Park - To reflect the park's theme of creating a unique place in the city, where citizens can experience seasonal changes throughout the year through the planting of deciduous trees throughout the park. Environmental Status The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Village Seven Sectional Planning Area Plan and Tentative Maps Final Environmental hnpact Report (EIR #04-06). Thus, no further environmental review or documentation is necessary. Decision Maker Conflicts Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no such holdings within 500 feet of the property which is the subject ofthis action. FISCAL IMPACT: The Park cost of $2,450,000.00 is to be funded by the City's Parkland Acquisition and Development Ordinance. Both developers are contributing to park development in relationship to the number of dwelling units for their respective portions of the subdivision project. McMillin Land Development is providing the land and park development dollars for the neighborhood park as part of their park obligation. The Otay Ranch Company will be providing land and park development dollars towards the Otay Ranch Community Park in satisfaction of their park obligations. Staff has performed a preliminary estimate of probable cost for park construction and the initial establishment/maintenance period. This estimate will be further refmed as the Park Master Plan evolves into construction drawings, and as actual park construction commences. However, staff is of the opinion that the estimate is an adequate representation of anticipated costs for the improvements proposed. hnplementation of the park construction will be through a General Services design build contract. After the park is accepted for use by the City, future park maintenance costs for the public park will be paid through the City's General Fund and is estimated at $81,320 per year. Attachments: 1. Park Master Plan M:\General Services\GS Administration\Council Agenda\All Seasons Park\V7 Neigh Park Council Agenda Statement.doc eJl P/-Lf Landscape Concept \ 0\ Southern California is often thought of as a place where it is an 'endless Summer'; a place where there is only one season. Chula Vista, certainly, is no exception. The primary concept of this park is to create a place where people can go to experience the change in seasDns. ThiIi park will utilize mostly, if not all, deciduous trees as a way to celebrate.seasonal change. Species will be selected which provide a dramatic display of fall color, interesting branching structures during the winter months, a profusion of flower blossoms in the spring and an abundance of shade in summer, hl'nce the name, All Se<lsons Park. Open Lawn Area (accommodatl'S a lSO'x300' field) Neighborhood R5 CalifomiaNatives Demonstration Garden on slope Picnic Area wj Overlook to Wolf Canyon Enhanced Paving at Pedestrian Enl.ries, typo SpecimenjHeritage Trl.'ewjSittingArl'a " ~ mile, 10' wldl' Path on Upper Pad (concretearut decomposed Wanile) PicnlcATeaw/ Shelters , , , \ , \ ( \ .. . / \/ , , , , , , , , , , ,. \: Neighborhoods R6 / R7 \ , / . ... , / \ ..... ,/ .r , \ \. \. "- Lighted Basketball Court ~'ft.. - - =~ otUA VISrA Plaza wj Picnic/Game Tables, Drinking Fountain and Comfort Station 2-5 yr. old Tot Lot (4500 sf) Elementary School Site Peuesll"ian Connection to School @ ~'" Entry Monument All Seasons Park Master Plan Otay Ranch Village 7 - Neighborhood Park July25,2006 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN FOR THE 7.6 ACRE PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SITE IN THE OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE 7 SUBDIVISION AND APPROVING THE NAME OF THE PARK TO BE ALL SEASONS PARK WHEREAS, in October 2004, City Council approved the Sectional Planning Area (SPA) for Village Seven in Otay Ranch. The Village Seven master planned subdivision consisted of a predominantly residential environment with 1,204 dwelling units, including: two Community Purpose Facility sites (CPF), two school sites, a commercial site and a 7.6-acre neighborhood park. The park acreage obligation is determined by the number and type of approved dwelling units, in accordance with Chapter 17.10 Parklands and Public Facilities of the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the park site, as irrevocably offered for dedication, complies with the criteria for selecting and accepting parkland for use as a neighborhood park as listed in the City of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation Master Plan (November 12,2002); and WHEREAS, the program was then further refmed with technical input from City staff, including members from the departments of General Services, Recreation, and Public Works Operations, Planning, Fire, and Police. WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Village Seven Sectional Planning Area Plan and Tentative Maps Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR #04-06). Thus, no further environmental review or documentation is necessary; and. WHEREAS, the name recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission is "All Seasons Park" to reflect the park's theme of creating a unique place in the city, where citizens can experience seasonal changes throughout the year through the planting of deciduous trees throughout the park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the Park Master Plan for the 7.6 acre public neighborhood park site in the Otay Ranch Village 7 Subdivision and the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission for the name of the park" All Seasons Park" . Presented by Approved as to form by ~ AJ'(fAu-v oore C' Attorney Jack Griffin Director of General Services c?l pt-(p