Avenida La Pata/Avenida Vista Hermosa Community Park

PRESENTATION TO

CITY COUNCIL

and

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

December 15, 2004

I. Welcome and Introductions(George Buell, City Planner)

II. Presentation of Preferred Park Plan (John Beck, Senior Park Planner)

III. Construction Financing(George Scarborough, City Manager)

IV. Public Testimony

V. Council/Commission Discussion & Direction

Meeting Agenda

Park Site and Surroundings

Avenida La Pata/Vista Hermosa Site Area

Project Purpose

Evaluate recreation needs, market demand, site opportunities & constraints

Determine the park program that will fit on the site

Determine the capital, long term operations and maintenance costs

Determine a funding source for park operations and maintenance

Create a master plan for the park and create a viable development scenario

Stakeholder Interviews Focus Groups Land Use Charette Joint Council/Commission Meeting #1 Community Workshop Joint Council/Commission #2 Joint Council/Commission #3 City Council

Community Participation

Innovative Place-

making

CommunityRecreation

Needs

Market & Financial Analysis

Site Analysis

Community

ParticipationSuccessful Park and

Development Plan!

San Clemente’s population is aging, so new recreation facilities will be needed to serve all ages

All sports groups & gym users (about 12% of pop.) need more facilities to continue their programs

San Clemente recreation facilities are at 100% reserved usage during prime time hours, and well-used during other hours

Recreation Needs Summary

Land Use CharetteMay 15, 2004

42 community members participated in land use game

Each team produced a concept for the park and development

Charette Results

Aquatic Center Gym Community Center Baseball, Soccer,

& Multi-use Fields Basketball Courts Tennis Courts

Suggested Park Program

Children’s Play Area Group Picnic Area Off-Leash Dog Park Community Garden Garden Area with

Lookout Open Space

Joint Council/Commission

Meeting #1

July 7, 2004

City Council

Planning Commission

Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Commission

Park Plan – Alternative 1

Overall Plan

Ave. Vista Hermosa

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Fire Station

Park Plan – Alternative 2

Ave. Vista Hermosa

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Station

Community Workshop #2September 22, 2004

35 community members attended Reviewed and discussed the Master

Plan, including Phase 1

Workshop Results

Discussion Summary

Most approved the basic concept

Ideas for adding facilities: skate park, more diving, t-ball

Several concerned about noise, traffic, & lighting impacts

Some concerned re: funds for park maintenance

Joint Council/Commission

Meeting #2

October 18, 2004

City Council

Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

Aquatic Center Community

Center Gym Multi-use,

Soccer, Baseball & T-ball Fields

Park Program

Basketball Courts Children’s Play

Area Group Picnic

Area Future Use &

Special Event Areas

Park Master Plan

Ave. Vista Hermosa

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Fire Station

Development Area

Phase 1 Park Plan

Ave. Vista Hermosa

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Fire Station

Development Area

Discussion Summary

Sports groups need hubbed facilities with non-overlayed fields

Add facilities: skate park, diving Some concern about noise and

traffic impacts Some concern re: funds for park

maintenance

Preferred Plan

John Beck, Senior Park Planner

Aquatic Center Community

Center Gym Non-Overlayed,

Lighted Soccer, Baseball & Football Fields

Park Program

Lighted Basketball Courts

Children’s Play Area

Group Picnic Area

Park Master Plan

Ave. Vista Hermosa

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a Pata

Fire Station

Development Area

Program Features

Park Entry

Community Complex

Program Features

Parking

LightedBasket-ball Courts

Aquatics Area

Gym

Community Center w/ Patios

Plaza w/ Water Feature

•Bathhouse

•Viewing terraces

•Pools:

Competition,

50m x 25 yd

Warm-Up,

25 m x 25 yd

Teaching,

30’ x 50’

Perspective – Entry Plaza

Perspective – Aquatics Complex

Program Features

Group Picnic Area

Children’s Play Area

Lighted Soccer Hub2 Artificial Turf Fields

2 Youth Soccer Fields

1 practice field

Concessions/ Restrooms/ Storage

Spill/Glare control lighting

ParkingParkingBerm & Landscaping

Program Features

Lighted Baseball Hub:

1 Baseball field

2 Little League fields

Restrooms/Concession/Storage

Spill/Glare control lighting

Water Quality Basins

Landmark Tree

Native planting

Strolling paths

Environmental education

Informal picnic area

Commercial DevelopmentConnection to park

Program Features

Lighted Football Field:

1 Artificial turf field

Spill/Glare control lighting

Berm & Landscaping

Master Plan - Overview

Ave. Vista Hermosa

Ave. L

a PataFire

Station

Development Area

Reduced Aquatic Center Lighted Soccer Hub Lighted Baseball Hub Lighted Football Field Informal Picnic Area

Phase 1 Park Program

Phase 1 Park Plan

Ave. Vista Hermosa

Ave. L

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Fire Station

Development Area

Program Features

Park Entry

Reduced Aquatics Complex

•Bathhouse

•Viewing terraces

•Pools:

Competition Pool,

50m x 25 yd

Teaching Pool,

30’ x 50’

Rolling Lawn & Informal Picnic Area

Parking

Program Features

Undeveloped Area

Lighted Soccer Hub

Parking

2 Full-size Soccer Fields

2 Youth Soccer Fields

1 practice field

Concessions/ Restrooms/ Storage

Spill/Glare control lighting

Berm & Landscaping

Program Features

Lighted BaseballHub:

Water Quality Basin

Minimal native planting

Informal picnic area

Commercial Development

Connection to park

1 Baseball field

2 Little League fields

Restrooms/Concession/Storage

Spill/Glare control lighting

Parking

Program Features

Water Quality Basin

Minimal native planting

Undeveloped Area

Lighted Football Field:

1 Football field

Spill/Glare control lighting

Berm & Landscaping

Phase 1 Park Plan - Overview

Ave. Vista Hermosa

Ave. L

a Pata

Fire Station

Development Area

Construction Financing

George Scarborough, City Manager

Probable Cost Summary – Master Plan

Park Master Plan

Ave. Vista Hermosa

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Fire Station

Development Area

Probable Cost Summary – Phase 1

Phase 1 Park Plan - Overview

Ave. Vista Hermosa

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Fire Station

Development Area

Probable Cost – Phase 1 Add. Alts.

Staff Recommendations:

• Approve the proposed park layout

• Direct staff to process the necessary entitlements and environmental analysis

• Direct staff to prepare a funding plan for construction and maintenance

• Authorize staff to prepare a Request for Proposal for construction drawings, select a firm and return to the Council for contract approval

• Authorize staff to prepare a plan for the disposition of the non-park site

Council/Commission Discussion

and

Public Testimony

Conclusion