HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMinutes of: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 530 P.M.
Date of Meeting: May 15,2000
Place of Meeting: City Council Chambers
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Davidson called the Regular Meeting to order at 530 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, Cox, and Pieratt
Absent: Commissioner Cunningham
Staff Members Present:
Ken Price, Recreation Director
Keith Beverly, Senior Management Analyst
Doug Duncanson, General Services Manager
Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting held on April 17, 2000 were approved.
AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco and Cox
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Pieratt
ABSENT: Commissioner Cunningham
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC OPEN FORUM
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Pieratt, the Agenda for May 15,2000 was
AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, Cox, and
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Cunningham
approved.
Pieratt
CONSENT CALENDAR
r_ 1. AB #500-1 COMMISSIONERS REPORT To accept and file the Commissioner’s report for May 2000.
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2. AB #500-2 SUMMARY REPORT - To approve, accept and file the Summary report of the April 19, 2000 Parks and Recreation
Commission meeting.
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ACTION:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
On motion by Chairperson Davidson, AB #500-3 was pulled from the
Consent Calendar.
Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, Cox, and
Pieratt
None
None
Commissioner Cunningham
On motion by Commissioner Cox, AB #500-1 and AB #500-2 of the
Consent Calendar for May 15,2000 were approved.
Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, Cox, and
Pieratt
None
None
Commissioner Cunningham
3. AB #500-3 Receipt of Donation/Carrillo Ranch
Chairman Davidson pointed out that the amount donated in support of the Carrillo Ranch Trust
Fund was $525.00. -
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Cox, AB #500-3 of the Consent Calendar for
AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Schulberg, Pacheco, Cox, and
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Cunningham
May 15,2000 was approved.
Pieratt
Commissioner Cunningham arrived at 345 p.m.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, gave the staff presentation on this item. He
introduced Fred Arbuckle of Marrow Development, who provided the commissioners with an
overview of the projects.
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4. AB #500-4 MEDIAN LANDSCAPE VARIANCENILLAGES OF LA COSTA
Mr. Arbuckle outlined the different villages involved in the median landscape variance, and
explained why a General Plan Amendment was required. He outlined the architecture and
character of the developments and explained that there will be an increased amount of
landscape along the major arterials. Mr. Arbuckle referred to Box Canyon, and mentioned that
the proposal was to modify the area by removing the pond.
- Mark Steyaert, Park Development Coordinator, outlined the variance from the median standards and described the changes made over the years. He told the Commission what was
required by the developers for landscaping the medians and showed slides of medians in
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Aviara and on Melrose. Mr. Steyaert referred to the allowed variances, which were detailed in
the Commissioners’ packets for the evening.
Frank Brower, Burton Associates, described the aspects of the proposed variances. He
explained what the developer was trying to accomplish, particularly to celebrate open space in
a different manner than usual. He clarified which trees will be used on the medians, and pointed
out the areas on the site maps.
Mr. Steyaert summarized that the applicant was proposing to increase the planter sizes in the
medians, have a continuous planting area, change tree species, and plant some street trees in
the public right of ways. He describe justifications for the median landscape variances, and
concluded that staff recommended approval with the conditions outlined in the Commissioners’
packets for the evening.
Questions and discussion included the following issues:
Concern about problems with surface rwts
Clarification of concrete borders
Responsibilities for maintenance of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters
Potential problems for the City for trees in the right of way
Steps to be taken by the developer to prevent roots from spreading
Clarification from the applicant that the applicant agreed to the financial conditions
Explanation of why a homeowner would be billed for maintenance
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg, AB #500-4, to approve a
variance request with revisions as noted by staff.
AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg,
Pacheco, Cox, and Pieratt
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
COMMllTEE REPORTS
None.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
1. Dog Park update.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Schulberg to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
AYES: Chairperson Davidson, Commissioners Cunningham, Schulberg,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
6:20 p.m.
Pacheco, Cox, and Pieratt
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Ruth Stark, Minutes Clerk