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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-16 PRC Agenda Packet Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 @ 5:30p.m., Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Chair Whitener ROLL CALL: Commissioners Susan Olson, Douglas Single, Susan Updegrove and Jeff Whitener Public Comment Period. At this time, you may address the Commission on items that are not on the agenda but are of interest to the public and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Commission may not discuss or take action on issues that are not on the agenda other than to briefly respond to statements made or questions raised, or to ask staff to follow up on such issues. PRC Meeting Agenda 1. Consideration of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 3, 2016 2. Election of Chair and Vice Chair (Committee – 10 minutes) 3. Conceptual Design of Righetti Ranch Proposed Park Developments (Dave Watson – 60 minutes) 4. Community Focus Input – Sports (Ogden - 30 minutes) 5. Director’s Report (Stanwyck – 5 minutes) 6. Subcommittee Liaison Reports Committee Liaison Adult and Senior Programming Bicycle Advisory City Facilities (Damon, golf, pool, joint use) Jack House Committee Updegrove Tree Committee Olson YSA Single 7. Communications Adjourn to Regular Meeting of May 4, 2016 @ the Ludwick Community Center APPEALS: Administrative decisions by the Parks and Recreation Commission may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 1.20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs, and activities. Please contact the Clerk or staff liaison prior to the meeting if you require assistance. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle 1 Council Chambers 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Whitener called the meeting to order at 5:31p.m. ROLL CALL: Chair Jeff Whitener, Vice-Chair Ron Regier, Commissioners Ryan Baker, Susan Olson , Michael Parolini, Douglas Single, Susan Updegrove ABSENT: Ryan Baker COUNCIL: None STAFF: Shelly Stanwyck, Melissa Mudgett, Rich Ogden Public Comment Mary Jane Leimer thanked Commissioner for Open Space and trails. Advocate for more open space for dog off-leash and dog parks. She commented that the $600 citation for dog off-leash is too steep and that the Laguna Lake Park only area in San Luis to let dogs exercise freely. She identified that the community is underserved in dog services and proposed Terrace Hill, Sinsheimer Park, and French Park as possible locations for dog parks. Directors Stanwyck clarified that the City has a leash law applicable to parks and open space areas and that that the City Council adopted a major city goal to protect open space through maintenance and active patrol. The $561 off-leash infraction includes Superior Court fees of over $450. Staff will return to Commission at a later date with some discussion of off leash dog park locations and costed associated. 1.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2016. MOTION: (Updegrove/Regier) Approve the Minutes of February 3, 2016 as amended. Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent 2.PICKLE BALL PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE (Ogden/Mudgett) City Recreation Supervisor, Rich Ogden, presented a summary of results for the Pickle ball Pilot Program. The Program began in March 2015 with the intent to provide Pickleball programming over a 12-month period to assess the community need and impacts to existing oversubscribed resources. Existing City court surfaces of the Ludwick Community Center, Meadow Park and Stoneridge Neighborhood Park (all basketball courts) were identified as having the potential for shared use and have been used for Pickleball and other programming this past year. SLOPB (Pickleball) Club representatives, John Stocksdale and Bobbi Binder, provided an overview of the pickleball sport and the success of the newly formed pickleball club which has grown to 120 members. City staff sought Commissions input regarding the pilot program offerings, criteria and about possible next steps for the Pickleball Pilot Program and possible direction to staff. Meeting Minutes Parks and Recreation Commission 1-1 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle 2 Public Comment Peggy Koteen, SLO Resident and tennis advocate, was not in support of multi-use by Pickleball at French Park as this location is already impacted and the city is underserved in tennis facilities. Bob Goldman and Sally Brooks-Shulke, Board members for SLOPB Club, spoke about their love of the sport. Weekly there are 20-40 people waiting to play Pickleball and encouraged the Commission to consider expansion of the emerging sport. Vicente Del Rio, tennis advocate, commended the pickleballers on their efforts. He was worried about emerging conflicts between the tennis and pickleball groups. While he supporting use of pickleball, he did not want to see this sport expand at the expense of tennis as tennis facilities are woefully underserved in San Luis Obispo. He reminded the Commission about the tennis survey last year that provided 134 responses about the needs of the tennis users. Kathryn Thomas, Morro Bay Pickleball Ambassador, said there was a new type of paint for pickleball court striping to be used on tennis courts. She added that there have been two pickleball tournaments in Morro Bay, drawing players from all over. Colin Jones, tennis and pickleball player, acknowledged that there are limited recreational court resources in SLO City and supported a reasonable sharing of facilities at French Park on a temporary basis. Barry Franz, Stoneridge Park resident and speaking on behalf of this wife – Barbara Franz, asked when the painting specifications will be developed for permanent court markings at this location. He added that a local contractor has offered these painting services for free. Steve Davis, Tennis Advocate, shared a letter from community member (Scott Cleare) about concerns of temporary tape lines and multi-use at French Park. With the SLO Highs School tennis courts under construction this summer, it will push more tennis users to Sinshiemer, French and Islay Park tennis courts, reducing the time for recreational tennis. Mr. Davis said he would be in support of shared use with a clear delineation of time. He would like to see clear communications and the tennis/pickleballers work together to advocate for facilities. Several pickleball enthusiasts (Greg Macedo, Karen Howard, Robert Broughton, Kevin Duffy and Dave Buckner) concluded the public comment period with testimony about their love of the sport and the physical and social benefits pickleball adds to the quality of life. They urged the Commissioners to consider shared use at the French Park location twice weekly. Commission Feedback 1.Continued Pilot Program. The Commission was in support continuing the Pickleball Pilot Program at its current level. 2.Expansion of Pilot Program. The Commission would support expansion of programming for facilities that are identified as being currently underutilized. 3.Use of the French Park Tennis Court and Facility Use Feedback. The Commission requested staff to develop additional public outreach and engagement which included a recommendation for a user survey about the current and future uses at existing locations, including French Park, before any program expansion occurs. The intent for this survey and the public engagement would be to identify impacts to current users and to continue to lay the foundation for success and the possible expansion of the Pickleball sport. 1-2 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle 3 4.Five Year CIP. The Commission was not in support of dedicating the New Parks Amenities Capital project (CIP in 2017-19) funding for pickleball. The Commission would, however, be in support of reviewing future budget requests vetted as part of the City’s financial planning process. The Commission urged the Pickleball group to consider fund raising efforts in support of dedicated court construction. The Commission encouraged pickleball players to work collaboratively with the tennis and basketball players for shared facility use. The Commission shared that it has been engaging developers about this emerging recreational need in hopes to address pickleball as part of future community designs. 5.COMMUNITY FOCUS INPUT – RECREATIONAL SPORTS (Ogden) This item was postponed to next month to allow for greater outreach. 6.STATEMENT TO COUNCIL REGARDING PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT (Regier/Single) MOTION: (Regier/Single) Authorize Parks and Recreation Commission Chair, Jeff Whitener, to submit a letter to City Council expressing their desire of an update of the Parks and out of date Recreation Element of the General Plan. Approved: 6 yes: 0 no: 1 absent 7.DIRECTOR’S REPORT Director Stanwyck addressed the three current Parks and Recreation Commissioner vacancies and encouraged the Commissions to share this Advisory Body opportunity with any interested parties. She presented an overview of Parks and Recreation Department upcoming items which included Rangers workday this week (35 members of Psi Kappa Phi) and cleared 7,500 pounds of trash. Monthly Ranger reported about citations issued for dog off leash, smoking and night hiking infractions. Most citations were written for Cerro San Luis Open Space. The annual Egg Hunt will be held this year at the Laguna Lake Golf Course March 26. Director Stanwyck noted that this is a busy time with staff getting ready for Spring Break Camps and minimum childcare days. 8.SUBCOMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS •Adult and Senior Programming: Commissioner Baker was absent, no report. •Bicycle Advisory: Vice Chair Regier said the BAC did not meet, no report. •City Facilities (Damon Garcia, Golf, Pool & Joint Use Facilities): Commissioner Parolini said the Golf Restroom is currently under construction. The Golf Course hosted the first ever “Night Golf” with approximately 40-50 rounds played. He said it was a lot of fun. •Jack House Committee: Commissioner Updegrove reported that the Jack House elevator restoration project is progressing. Friends of Jack House have joined “Art After Dark” with monthly events on the first Friday of the month. •Tree Committee: Commissioner Olson said there was a routine Tree Committee Meeting. Nothing additional to report. •Youth Sports: Commissioner Single said YSA reported $12,000 in program funding. Youth Rugby reported an increase in participation. 9.PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUE FOR COMMISSIONERS REGIER, PAROLINI AND BAKER (Stanwyck) Plaques of appreciation for outgoing Parks and Recreation Commissioners, Ryan Baker, Michael Parolini and Ron Regier were presented. 10.COMMUNICATIONS 1-3 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle 4 Staff Mudgett reminded the Commission about the Public Art Master Plan Community Workshop on May 6th at the Ludwick Community Center. Commissioner Parolini asked that the Parks and Recreation Commission be involved in the Open Space Roundtable Adhoc Committee. Director Stanwyck said she would share this request with the Natural Resources Manager, Bob Hill. Commissioner Olson urged the Commission to consider being proactive in designated off-leash dog park areas. Director Stanwyck said this item will return to the Commission at a future meeting Commissioner Updegrove encouraged all Commissioners to complete the #PixonPeaks challenge. She added that #PixonPeaks received an Award of Excellence for marketing campaign through the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS). Adjourned at 7:57pm to the April 6, 2016 Regular Meeting in Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission on April 6, 2016. ________________________________________________ Melissa C. Mudgett, Parks and Recreation Department Manager 1-4 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: Study Session: Conceptual Review of the Neighborhood, Trail Junction, Linear, and Pocket public park proposals for the Righetti Ranch Project (VTM#3063) in the Orcutt Area Specific Plan (OASP). PROJECT ADDRESS: 3987 Orcutt Road BY: David Watson, Contract Planner CITY FILE NUMBER: TR / ER 114-14 FROM: Shelly Stanwyck, Director RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: (1) Receive presentation on proposed parks by the applicant; and (2) Provide review/comment on proposed park improvement features and provide direction to the applicant for preparation of Final Design Review materials to be presented to the Commission at a future date. (Note: It is at that future time, a recommendation from the PRC to City Council would be formulated for Council review prior to recordation of the initial the Final Map for this subdivision.) SITE DATA Applicant Ambient Communities Travis Fuentes, Dante Anselmo Representative Chris Dufour, RRM Design Group Zoning R-1-SP, R-2-SP & R-3-SP (Residential designations) Open Space, Parks Orcutt Area Specific Plan (OASP) General Plan Low-, Medium- and High-Density Residential, Open Space, Parks Site Area 143.82 acres Environmental Status A previously certified EIR (2010) and an Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration (2015) were adopted as part of the subdivision processing. 1.0 BACKGROUND on DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY IN THE OASP Since adoption of the OASP, three (3) subdivision projects have been approved, and three (3) additional projects have been applied for and are undergoing review at this time. These projects total 702 residential units, and an estimated resident population of 1,643 persons, as follows: Taylor-Wingate VTM#3044 approved October, 2013 142 units / 324 est’d residents Righetti Ranch VTM#3063 approved May, 2015 304 units / 763 est’d residents Meeting Date: April 6, 2016 Item Number: _______ VTM #3083 Righetti Ranch 2-1 Righetti Ranch Public Park Proposals (3987 Orcutt Road) Orcutt Area Specific Plan Page 2 Jones Ranch VTM#3066 approved May, 2015 66 units / 136 est’d residents West Creek VTM#3083 pending 2016 172 units / 374 est’d residents Imel Ranch VTM#3094 pending 2016 18 units / 46 est’d residents Of the five (5) projects, the Taylor-Wingate project is providing 1.0 acres of improved public parklands as a part of their development, and the Righetti Ranch project is providing 15.0 acres, which is the majority of the public parklands planned for the OASP. 2.0 SUMMARY of APPLICANT’S PROPOSED PARK PROJECTS Tract 3063 (Righetti Ranch) would construct four (4) city parks, on-site trails and bike paths to connect to nearby public trails, and also tie into the City’s regional networks of roadways, water, wastewater and recycled water utilities. Four (4) specific public parks are planned to be developed in phases under the approvals granted in 2015 for the Vesting Tentative Tract Map. These include: 1. The planned “Neighborhood Park” of approximately 11.6 acres for the entire Orcutt Specific Plan neighborhood. 2. An approximate 1.8 acre “Trail Junction Park” would be developed along the northern boundary of the Righetti Hill open space area, and serve pedestrian and bicycle trails, picnic-viewing areas, and a starting point for Righetti Hill and Edna Valley hiking trails. 3.A “Linear Park” of approx. 1.3 acres is planned for the western edge of the OASP to provide resting/information points for systems of bicycle and pedestrian trails in the area. 4. An approximately 0.2 acre “Pocket Park” is planned along “D” Street. The locations of these parks is generally as follows: A complete set of parks exhibits is provided with your packets for Commission review. 2-2 Righetti Ranch Public Park Proposals (3987 Orcutt Road) Orcutt Area Specific Plan Page 3 Highlights of the proposed park amenities are as follows: Righetti Ranch VTM#3083 Public Park Features Park Park Features Neighborhood Park Trail Junction Park Linear Park Pocket Park Maintenance Park Size / Acres-SF 11.6 acres 505,005 SF 1.8 acres 78,400 SF 1.3 acres 56,600 SF 0.2 acres 8,700 SF Dedication Occurs Phase 1 Phase 1 and Phase 2 Phase 1 Phase 1 Construction Occurs Rough Grade in Phase 1; Complete Park in Phase 2 Construct Phase 2 Construct Phase 1 Construct Phase 1 Active Play Courts 4 = Tennis Courts 1 = Basketball Courts 3 = Pickleball Courts 1 = Fitness station 1 = Pump track Public Active Play Fields 1 = Kids Playground 1 = Soccer (U19) 2 = Soccer (U8) 1 = Ranch-themed Kids Playground 1 = Flexible Turf area 1 = Climbing wall 1 = Synthetic multi-use lawn area Public Restrooms 1 = Restroom with Maintenance Shed Public Community Garden 12-20 plots Orchard Tool Shed Produce Stand Private - HOA Picnic-BBQ Facilities and Pavilions BBQ pits w/Shade Picnic Tables Picnic Tables View deck/telescope Picnic Tables Gazebo Pavilion BBQ w/Picnic Outdoor fireplace Public Lighting Security Public Parking 94 car parking Bicycle parking 8 car parking Bicycle parking Public Trails Pedestrian promenade; Multi- use Dirt trail (hillside); Multi-use; Hydration station Bike trail and UPRR overcrossing to Industrial Way Hydration station Public Kiosk-Info Materials Informational Kiosk Informational Kiosk Public Remaining (Future) OASP Public Park Features Park Park Features Taylor-Wingate VTM#3044 Garay Ranch (Program 2.3.3b) Possible San Luis Coastal School Site (Program 2.3.3e) Maintenance Park Size Acres ~ 1.0 acres ~0.9 acres ~4.0 acres TBD Improvements TBD TBD TBD TBD 2-3 Righetti Ranch Public Park Proposals (3987 Orcutt Road) Orcutt Area Specific Plan Page 4 3.0 COMMISSION’S PURVIEW The Parks and Recreation Commission is tasked with reviewing of the proposed park facilities for the Righetti Ranch in the context of the Conditions of Approval (COAs) for the project, as well as the guiding policies and programs contained in the OASP and Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan. Relevant excerpts from the VTM COAs, and the OASP are included in the Project Analysis section of this report for the Commission’s reference. Conditions of approval require the Righetti subdivider to present a detailed plan of improvements to the Parks Commission, before proceeding with the recordation of the first final map for the project. The Parks and Recreation Commission’s guidance tonight will be used to provide directional items to the applicant, so that they may return with a final design that the PRC can review, and if found acceptable, recommend City Council acceptance of the plans concurrent with recordation of the initial final map. 4.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS The applicants have provided a written description of their proposal for public parks in Attachment 2, and conceptual park plans for the four (4) proposed parks in Attachment 3. The details of these outlines will be the focus of the applicant’s pr esentation tonight, so we have not repeated these elements here. The following excerpts from the project COA’s and the OASP are provided for ready reference in the event any questions arise that may benefit from these references. COA #111. The subdivider shall dedicate all public lands, including the neighborhood park (Lot 312), with the initial final map. This neighborhood park will be designed under the direction of the City’s Parks & Recreation Commission with a recommendation to the Architectural Review Commission and City Council, who will be responsible for the final design approval of the park. COA #52. Separate plans shall be submitted for the public park improvements and for any deferred private site development. Parking lot designs shall comply with the parking and driveway standards and Engineering Standard 2010. All parking spaces must be designed so that vehicles can enter in one maneuver. Furthermore, all spaces shall be designed so that vehicles can exit to the adjoining street in a forward direction in not more than two maneuvers. COA #44. Street trees are required as a condition of development. Street trees shall generally be planted at the rate of one 15-gallon street tree for each 35 lineal feet of property frontage. Landscape plans may include grouping of trees to vary this standard, to achieve visual variety within the subdivision. COA#32. Rough grading of the park lot and completion of bicycle and pedestrian paths connecting Tract 3063, Tract 3066, and adjoining OASP neighborhoods with the existing park facilities at Islay Park shall be required with Phase 1 of the map. COA #31. All bikeways shall be constructed per City Engineering Standards and the Highway Design Manual. Final details of the bikeway connections to the adjoining streets shall be approved by the City. The proposed path located between Street D-3 and the UPRR shall be revised to connect to Street C and Tank Farm Road in accordance with the OASP. 2-4 Righetti Ranch Public Park Proposals (3987 Orcutt Road) Orcutt Area Specific Plan Page 5 COA# 11. Unless otherwise waived or deferred by the City, the subdivider shall improve all neighborhood trail extensions to the limits of open space Righetti Hill Lot 328 to the satisfaction of the Natural Resources Manager. COA #9. The final location of the boundary between HOA open space Lot 322 and City open space Lot 321 shall be approved to the satisfaction of the City Natural Resources Manager depending upon the final trail head location off Street D-2 and the area of the private/public maintenance interface. COA #5. The subdivider shall dedicate Righetti Hill, all public Open Space and all public Park Land in fee to the City, consistent with the OASP, in conjunction with or prior to the Phase 1 map recordation. The land shall be granted free and clear of all encumbrances to the satisfaction of the City. Unless otherwise amended by the City, the public lots include Lot 307, 311, 312, 316, 319, 320, 321, 324, 325, 326, and 328. OASP Program 2.3.3a: Based on Policies 2.2.1, 2.2.2, and 2.2.3, and the anticipated unit development for the Orcutt Area shown in Table 1-1. The OASP identifies 16.30 acres of active and passive parkland, including a 12-acre neighborhood park, a .25-acre pocket park at the end of ‘D’ Street, 1.54 acres of linear parkland associated with the regional detention basin and a 2.5 acre ‘trail-junction’ park consisting of passive parkland. In addition to these 16.3 acres, the City will pursue the development of approximately 4 acres of parkland as part of a joint use facility with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District if a new school is developed within or near the Orcutt Area. OASP Program 2.3.3b: A 12-acre centrally located neighborhood park will be developed in the Orcutt Area. 10 acres shall be dedicated during Phase I development, and construction of the neighborhood park will occur as identified in the Public Facility Financing Plan (PFFP) in Chapter 8. Facilities may include a playground for young children, soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, picnic tables and restrooms. Security lighting will be provided in the parking lots and at the restrooms but to avoid glare impacts to surrounding residences, major night lighting will not be used at the park or ball fields. An example of this park is shown in Figure 2.5: Neighborhood Park Plan. If development occurs on the Garay property, its required parkland dedication (0.9 acres) shall occur in such a way as to augment the central neighborhood park. OASP Program 2.3.3c: A 2.5 acre ‘trail-junction’ park will be developed along the northern boundary of Righetti Hill. Dedication of acreage and construction of the linear park will occur in as identified in the PFFP, Chapter 8. The linear park will have multiple uses including paths for recreational bicycling and walking; picnic areas for viewing the Edna Valley and a starting point for hikers to access Righetti Hill. OASP Program 2.3.3d: 1.5 acres of park will be developed along the western portion of the Specific Plan Area adjacent to the stormwater detention basin and wetland areas. The two pocket parks will provide resting points and information areas in support of the Class I bicycle/pedestrian path. The bicycle/pedestrian path will connect to the existing Class I bicycle path along the UPRR right-of-way and to the neighborhood park, allowing for multiple recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the park. Picnic tables, benches, viewpoints, and educational signage about the wetland habitat project will provide additional recreational and educational opportunities for users of the park (Figures 2.6 and 2.7). This park area will not have night lighting to avoid impacts to wildlife. Staff has met with the applicants and their team of consultants on several occasions and is generally supportive of the conceptual designs and park improvements suggested in the Attachment 3 graphics. Subject to PRC feedback, these individual park features can be revised/modified to reflect a final recommendation by the Commission. 2-5 Righetti Ranch Public Park Proposals (3987 Orcutt Road) Orcutt Area Specific Plan Page 6 5.0 RECOMMENDATION & NEXT STEPS The Commission should use the above Conditions of Approval (COAs) for the tract and OASP Program criteria to evaluate the applicant’s park proposals. The purpose of this Study Session and is to provide comments/suggestions about each park for future response by the applicant. Comments and suggestions can include: approval, desired changes, direction that the proposal does not meet the PRC’s interpretation for parks, and/or requests for added information and revisions. Again, PRC final design review consideration will occur at a future public hearing. For purposes of this study session staff recommends that the PRC provide specific feedback on each of the four parks individually: 1.Neighborhood Park 2.Trail Junction Park 3.Linear Park 4.Pocket Park ATTACHMENTS 1. OASP Vicinity and Ownership Map 2.“Righetti Parks” Introduction and Proposal, including demographic considerations, park improvement and maintenance costs, and phasing 3. Righetti Ranch VTM#3063 Illustrative Parks and Open Space Plans (RRM Exhibits) Figure 1 - Righetti Ranch Tract 3063 Lots and Land Use/Zoning Configurations 2-6 Righetti Ranch Approved 2015 Imel Pending 2016 Jones Approved 2015 West Creek Pending 2016 Taylor- Wingate Approved 2013 A t t a c h m e n t 1 R i g h e t t i R a n c h P a r k s P R C 4 - 6 - 1 6 2 - 7 Attachment 2 Righetti Ranch Parks PRC 4-6-16 2-8 Attachment 2 Righetti Ranch Parks PRC 4-6-16 2-9 Attachment 2 Righetti Ranch Parks PRC 4-6-16 2-10