HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-18; City Council; 690-5; CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A PORTION OF HOSP GROVE - ACTIONPARKS & =REATION COMMISSIO-AGENDA BILL ._
AL DEVELOPMENT PLAN RTION OF HOSP GROVE
Review the Conceptual Development Plan for a portion of Hosp Grove. Make appropriate comments, and recommend to the City Council that funding for this project be applied for under the California Wildlife Coastal and Parkland Conservation Bond Act of 1988.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
During the May 1990 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission directed staff to prepare a conceptual development plan for a portion of HOSF Grove. The ultimate objective was to recommend the City Council approve an application for funding of $172,000 from the per capita program of the Park Bond Act of 1988 and apply those funds towards the development of a portion c
The subject portion of Hosp Grove is south of Buena Vista Lagoon and immediately adjacent to the duck feeding area along Jefferson Street.
Proposed amenities recommended for development in the conceptual pl an incl udc a passive/active scenario including picnic facilities, tot lot amenities, parking areas, new landscaping, pathways, and an overall enhancement to the existing character of the site. The project was designed to require a minimi grading and maximize the aesthetic nature of the Buena Vista Lagoon and expar the recreational experience associated with the duck feeding area.
Staff will make a presentation outlining the design concepts and amenities associated'with the development. conceptual plan, staff will prepare the necessary documents for City Council approval of the application for grant funding under the 1988 Bond Act.
If the Commission concurs with the
1. Hosp Grove Area F Concept Plan information
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.. Hosp Grove - "Buena Vista Area"
The following guidelines are proposed in an effort to direct development plans
toward the goals of enhancing the existing natural ambiance of Hosp Grove.
TREES
Every effort will be made to retain existing healthy trees. Trees will be removed only where necessary to accommodate vehi cul ar ingress and egress and parking .
A program for removal of dead and declining trees will be established as part of initial construction and ongoing maintenance.
Trees that must be removed might be used to construct low retaining walls arounc picnic pads, sign posts, and other park features.
GRAD I NG
Existing landforms and grades will be retained as much as possible. Minimal grading will occur for vehicular access and parking and for picnic pads.
TRAILS
Exis.ting trails will remain. One constructed trail (decomposed granite wit1 redwood borders) will direct people who are headed to the duck feeding are: toward the crosswalk at Jefferson and Marron. No other new trails are propose( to be constructed to connect the park amenities. It is anticipated that peoplc will naturally form their own trails on the ground over time.
LANDSCAPING
The majority of the site will not be landscaped. The existing ground cover o leaves will be retained. Minimal landscaping will occur in the following areas
at the entry drive between Jefferson Street and the parking lot
0 along the dry creek bed
All plant material will be native or naturalizing requiring minimal water.
RELATIONSHIP TO DUCK FEEDING AREA
It is the intent of the design not to encourage people to park in the project then cross Jefferson Street to the Duck Feeding Area. To accomplish this, th following steps have been taken:
Signage at the entry drive directing duck feeders to tt existing duck feeding parking lot.
A berm with landscaping discourages people from parking ar walking across Jefferson to the duck feeding area.
Locating the proposed parking lot to the eastern portion ( the site will encourage people to use the crosswalk i Jefferson and Marron.
A trail posted with signage will direct people using it to tt crosswalk at Jefferson and Marron.
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"NO DUCK FEEDING" signage along Buena Vista Lagoon directl: across from the park entry.
FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
The amenities as outlined in the Concept Plan may be expanded if and when futurl development to the site is made possible through additional grant funding. Fo
example, depending upon analysis of the use of the park, the following feature could be added at a later date:
1. rest rooms
2. increased parking (t 10 spaces)
3. additional picnic sites 4. horse shoes
5. interpretive and Citywide trail information (i.e., "Trai Staging Area" as called for in the pending trails study).
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