HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-11-19; City Council; 1190-8; Facility Standard and Guideline UpdatePARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
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FAOUTY STANDARD AND GUIDELINE UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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If the Commission concurs, your action would be to adopt the
revised Activity/Facility Standards and Guidelines.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Refer to attached staff report dated November 19, 1990.
EXHIBITS:
1. Director Memo to Parks and Recreation Commission,
dated November 19, 1990.
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November 19, 1990
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Parks and Recreation Director
FACILITY STANDARD AND GUIDELINE UPDATE
Background:
On October 15,1990, the Commission directed staff to further refine the standards as they
related to softball/baseball, soccer and swimming pools.
EXISTING STANDARDS ADOPTED fFEBRUARY 1987")
Activity/Facility *Standard
Softball/Baseball 1/4,000
Soccer 1/4,000
Football 1/20,000
Tennis 1/2,000
*NOTE:
• Where possible at least 1/2 of the fields will be lighted.
• Multi-use concept
• Where area permits, soccer fields will be 75 yards x 120 yards.
• One (1) football field per quadrant.
The above standards/guidelines are subject to annual review by the Commission to ensure
adequacy.
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Recommended Revised Standards: (No Change)
Item Standard
Community Park 2.5 ac/1000
SUA .5 ac/1000
SRA 2.5 ac/1000
Open Space 15%
Recommended Facility/Activity Standards: (*Changes)
Facilities/Activities Standard
Badminton Courts *3/quadrant
Community Center (<-^r* * I/quadrant and/or as needed
Enclosed Soccer * I/community
Football * I/quadrant
Golf Course (regulation) * I/community
Golf Course (short course) * I/community
• Gymnasiums £4/quadrditt .
Hard Court Areas * I/community park 4x>^-
Indoor Volleyball Courts *2/quadrant
Passive Areas * I/community park
Soccer ** 1/4,000
Softball/Baseball ** 1/4,000
Swimming Pools ***3/community
Tennis Courts 1/2,000
Tot Lots * I/community park
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* New recommended standards
** Where possible, at least one (1) adult size field per quadrant
*** One (1) indoor/outdoor pool
• Where possible at least 1/2 of the fields will be lighted.
Other Activity/Facility Standards
The City of Carlsbad will refer to the N.R.P.A. Standards and Guidelines and their own
community needs analysis for amenities/facilities not included in the above matrix.
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Recommendation:
If the Commission concurs your action would be to adopt the revised Activity/Facility
Standards and Guidelines as presented by staff.
DAVID BRADSTREET
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