HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; 997-8; Veteran's Memorial Park Master PlanPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
AB# 997-8
MTG 9-15-97
DEPT CSD
TITLE : VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN
(INFO)
UPDATE
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept and file.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
During the June meeting, the Commission directed staff to initiate steps to graphically update the
current Veteran's Memorial Park (VMP) Master Plan, including any significant changes to the
surrounding areas. Staff was also directed to revise the text of the Master Plan Document to
reflect those changes.
To date, staff has had discussions with a former Parks and Recreation Commissioner whose
professional occupation is a landscape architect and who also played an instrumental role in
developing the existing VMP Master Plan. General discussions have centered around his
willingness and cost to assist in the preparation of the graphic elements associated with the
Master Plan. These discussions are preliminary, however, he has displayed an interest in
performing some of the Master Plan revision.
In addition, staff has developed an inventory of issues which need to be addressed, amended,
revised, or otherwise changed as part of the VMP update. Those issues include, but may not be
limited to the following internal changes or external and surrounding influences:
I. INTERNAL ALTERATIONS
• Golf Course
• Cannon Road mitigation area
• Expanded riparian area
• New and / or endangered species / habitat
• AHL South Shore Study results
• Faraday Road alignment
• Shooting Range
II. INTERNAL DELETIONS
• Ballfields in the canyon floor
• 2 Large picnic areas
• Botanical Garden
• Camping area
• 1 Restaurant (?)
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III. WHAT REMAINS IN THE MASTER PLAN
• Tennis Center
• Amphitheater
• Cultural Arts Center (?)
• Conference Center
• Trails
• Hub area
- Vistas / Trails
- Interpretive Centers
- Soccer Fields
- Boat Launching Facility
IV. SURROUNDING INFLUENCES
• Lego Amusement Park / Resort (Private)
• Golf Course (s)
• Agua Hedionda Lagoon
• Zone 5 Industry / Airport
• Kelly Ranch Development
• Wetlands
• SDG&E / AHL Dredging
There are several issues which will, or may have a direct influence upon any future Master
Planning efforts in VMP. Before staff can proceed with more definitive plans, resolution to a
number of issues having a direct influence on any future park design concepts will need to
occur. Those issues are:
• South Shore Study
• Golf Course
• Cannon Road Mitigation
• Faraday Road Alignment
• Habitat Management Plan / Negotiations
Staff will however continue to address the Master Plan revision to VMP in an effort to maintain
and provide a working document for current reference. The Commission will continue to be
updated as progress occurs.
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