HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - SC SPORTS COMPLEX MP APPROVAL (2)NEW BUSINESS
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
February 24, 2004
Wayne Weber
SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION MASTER
PLAN APPROVAL - PROJECT NUMBER: P3009
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan.
BACKGROUND
In the December 2002 mid -year budget, City Council authorized staff to begin the process of
revising the Master Plan for the Santa Clarita Sports Complex (SCSC) to include the addition of
an adjacent 38 -acre parcel. Staff, with the assistance of a landscape architectural and design
firm, RJM Design Group, has completed the public participation process for this Master Plan.
The public participation and master planning process consisted of three main components. The
three components include: (1) evaluation of existing site conditions, (2) community site
awareness tour and workshop, and (3) conceptual design development. This process provided for
the necessary site evaluations, and the folding together of community input consistent with the
City's park development standards.
The master planning process for this project began in June of 2003, with the consultant and staff
collecting existing technical information and preparing a thorough site analysis. On August 16,
2003, residents attended a site awareness tour and planning workshop facilitated by RIM Design
Group. The City's outreach program for this meeting consisted of newspaper advertisements,
posting of a sign board on site, and a mass mailing of meeting notices to over 800 residents and
community organizations.
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From this workshop, staff worked with the consultant to develop the Master Plan presented with
this report. The Master Plan was presented for public review at a second public meeting on
November 20, 2003. Meeting announcements were again sent to all residents on the initial
mailing list, plus those attending the first meeting workshop, and others who requested to be
notified. A total of 76 people attended the two meetings and represented a good cross-section of
organized sports and general recreational users. Staff also received several comment letters from
those not able to attend the meetings and these comments received consideration as part of the
planning process.
On January 8, 2004, the SCSC Master Plan was presented to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission for review, comment, and support. After hearing public
testimony regarding the planning process and the resulting Master Plan from community
members, the Commission approved the Master Plan.
With the approval of the SCSC Master Plan by the City Council, staff is prepared to proceed with
preliminary design and engineering necessary to perform grading of the site. City Council
approval will also allow staff to secure estimates for design and environmental work for future
budget consideration. In the future, upon completion of an environmental analysis in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project will be brought to the
Planning Commission and City Council for review and approval of the design and any impacts
which may result from the construction and operation of the park facility. A preliminary rough
order of magnitude cost estimate places the build -out of the expansion at between $25 and $30
million.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as approved by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan
Attachment B - Santa Clarita Sports Complex Master Plan Fact Sheet
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PROPOSED SANTA CLARITA SPORTS COMPLEX EXPANSION
FACTSHEET
Origin of the Proiect
• In 2001 the City purchased the 38 acre property adjacent to the original 20 acre
Santa Clarita Sports Complex.
• In December 2002, City Council allocated $50,000 and authorized staff to begin
the process of revising the original Master Plan to include the addition of the 38
acre parcel.
Site Features
• The site features moderate to steep topography with an elevation change of over
150 `.
• Storm drain facilities are located on site and would need to be modified or
relocated as part of the project.
• Preliminary technical information indicates that the upper portion of the site
contains a landslide.
Master Plan Features
Approximately 30 acres of developed park area with the remaining acreage retained in a
natural state with existing trails. The expansion is planned to complement existing park
facilities and circulation patterns. Other features to include:
• Vehicular access from Reuther Avenue with a loop road providing access to
parking and connecting to the existing parking facilities.
• Three multi -use sports fields with terraced seating.
• Full-size gymnasium
• Dog park
• Fully accessible play area/totlot
• Relocate and expanded skate park
• Grass volleyball area.
• Basketball/Roller Hockey court.
• Bicycle Moto -Cross (BMX) area.
• Large passive/natural area and scenic overlook with trails.
• Restrooms and picnic shelter facilities throughout
• Small amphitheatre/outdoor performance area.
• Concession facility.
• Concrete walkways and natural trails.
• All drainage modifications and utility infrastructure necessary to support the site.