HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-10-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - BEGONIAS LANE PARK MP (2)NEV BUSINESS
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DEPARTMENT:
AGENDA REPORT
city Manager Approva
Item to �e�presented
October 22, 1991
Begonias Lane Park Master Plan
Parks and Recreation Department
Background:
The City Council has identified an undeveloped park site on Begonias Lane which
is located in the newly annexed area in east Canyon' Country to be improved.
Through the 1991-92 budget process, funds to design and develop the � Begonias
Lane Park - site were made available. Staff has been. working an the Master
Planning phase in the park development process and is prepared to present to the
City Council the Begonias Lane Park Master Plan concept.
Staff obtained input from local residents through a series of -three community
meetings. Citizens from various parts of the Santa Clarita Valley also attended
these meetings to discuss some of the opportunities *and constraints associated
with the Begonias. Lane park site. Staff encouraged the community to identify
what kind of facilities and programs they would like to see on the park site
Upon completion of this program list, the community prioritized the programs:
These priorities were then reviewed by' staff and the design consultant as to
their suitability on this park site.
A conceptual design was presented to the community illustrating the different
types and locations of the priority programs on the park site. Inputfrom the
citizens helped staff lo6ate the different activities on the park site to least
impact and be most compatible with the adjacent neighborhood. At the third and
final community meeting�- there was consensus among the citizens approving. the
Begonias Lane Master Plan.
The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed and commented on the conceptual
park site plan at a study session in September. On October 14, the Parks and
Recreation Commission had another opportunity to review and provide input on the
Master Plan at their regular monthly. meeting. The Parks and Recreation
Commission has approved the Begonias Lane Park site Master Plan and is
recommending:that the City Council approve the Master Plan.
Upo I a approval- of the Master Plan, the design consultant will prepare the
construction documents. Bids for this project will be received in January of
1992 with award of contract in February. The anticipated construction start
date is March of 1992 -with' construction completed by September. A 9O.day post
construction maintenance period will be necessary to ensure an, established
landscape ready for use. The park is scheduled to be open to the public. in
December of 1992.
APPROVED
Agendaltem:
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Fiscal ImDact:
Funds have been previously authorized by Council in, account 25-99017-227 to
complete the design of the Begonias Lane Park.
Recommendation:
It is recommended, that the City Council review this repo rt, receive the. oral
presentation by staff and the design consultant and approve the Master Plan for
the Begonias Lane Park site.
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