HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-05-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - CITY CENTRAL PARK PHASE I (2)1 r.
Item to be presented by:
Rick Putnam
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DATE: May 14, 1996
SUBJECT: CITY CENTRAL PARK - PHASE I APPROVAL
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
On February 13, 1996, staff presented the Park Development Plan for the City Central Park
Site to the City Council. The site is located on Bouquet Canyon Road, between Alamogordo
Road and Centurion Way, on the lower mesa of property owned by the Castaic Lake Water
Agency. Based on the Council approved Memo of Understanding (MOU) between CLWA and
the City, a long term lease is currently being prepared to utilize the 130 acre lower mesa site
as the City Central Park. Staff is currently working with CLWA on the lease for this site.
The public participation process began in November of 1995, which included a series of public
workshops that have resulted in the Consensus Park Development Plan. The Consensus plan
was presented to and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its meeting of
May 2, 1996.
The City Planning Commission reviewed the plan on May 7, 1996, and approved the finding of
general plan consistency, Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and a mitigated negative declaration
finding for Phase I of this project. Comments from the Planning Commission regarding
Phase I included the need for further review of the Santa Clarita Parkway road alignment and
access from Santa Clarita Parkway to the park site.
The Planning Commission also recommended further review of traffic circulation impacts for
the amphitheater, parking, athletic field and security lighting and its impact on adjacent
properties, and the intensity of park use as they relate to the entire park site. These issues will
be addressed in the planning of future phases of the project.
Phase I of the project will include an access entry way, parking, restroom facility, two multi use
soccer fields, and a softball diamond. Funding for Phase I construction is available through the
Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Act, Proposition A, in the amount of $800,000. Phase I is
currently scheduled to be constructed during the 1996-97 fiscal year.
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A copy of the Consensus Development Plan for the City Central Park is attached for your
review with Phase I highlighted.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Staff Report and approve the Phase I concept, subject to Santa Clarita Parkway
alignment and further review and participation by the community and the Planning Commission
as required.
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