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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING DATE: March 28 , 1989
The March 28 , 1989 special meeting of the Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order at 7 : 40p.m. at the Dublin School
District Board Room, Dublin, California, by Chairperson
Liz Schmitt.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Hernandez , Donnell and Schmitt
Absent: Commissioners Hudak and Downey
New Business
Shannon Park Renovation
At the April 28 , 1986 meeting of the Dublin City Council, the
Council adopted the . Parks Masterplan Report for Alamo Creek,
Dolan, Dougherty Hills, Kolb, Mape and Shannon Parks. Renovation
of the ten acre Shannon Park is scheduled for FY88-89/89-90 .
In order to proceed with the renovation of Shannon Park, the
City has retained the landscape architectural firm of
Beals/Lechner Associates to prepare the final design and
construction documents for the park.
Prior to proceeding with Design Development and Construction
Documents , the revised masterplan needs to be reviewed and
approved by the Park and Recreation Commission as well as the
City Council . Staff recommends that the Commission receive the
presentation from Beals/Lechner Associates, receive public
comment, and provide staff and the consultant with input.
Gary Carlson reviewed the site inventory and analysis plan for
the Commission and residents present, pointing out the areas
which need improvement. Ron Lechner presented the design
elements in the masterplan and reviewed each individually.
Mr. Lechner responded to the comments and concerns of the
Commission and residents as follows :
Commissioner Schmitt - What will be done about the berms?
The existing berms will be lowered and reshaped.
Commissioner Hernandez - How many handicapped parking spaces will
be available in the rear of the building? The exact number of
handicapped spaces has not yet been determined. It will be
necessary to review the regulations and determine the amount of
space that would be required for a fire turn-around. The space
available is limited due to the grading and the property drop
near San Ramon Road. There will be several handicapped parking
spaces in the front parking lot, and every effort will be made to
put in as many spaces as possible.
Commissioner Hernandez - Could the proposed patio behind the
Social Hall be deleted and used for handicapped parking?
The existing upgrade would not permit parking in this area.
The drainage is poor and there are also existing utilities which
would be very expensive to relocate.
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Commissioner Schmitt - If trees had to be removed would effort be
made to save or relocate them? Some types of trees do not
transplant well, but every effort will be made to save them if
possible.
Sandra Cline, Resident - The water in Central Park in San Ramon
is constantly turned off, will this happen at Shannon? Also, when
is the renovation scheduled to begin and when will the park be
ready for use? San Ramon is experiencing problems with the
filtering system. The water at Shannon for the fountain and play
area will be recycled. Diane Lowart replied that the renovation
is scheduled to begin this Fall with completion anticipated in
Spring or Summer 1990. She pointed out that there will be a 90
day maintenance period after completion before the park will be
officially open for use.
George Zika, Resident - Would there be an area within the park
for a par course? Yes, however suggested a "group par course"
as opposed to separate exercise stations.
Bernice Bywater, Resident - What will be done about the green
pump house in front of the park? It is planned to enhance this
area with foliage.
It was the consensus of the Commission and public that the
masterplan as presented by Beals/Lechner Associates was
acceptable. Staff will submit the masterplan to the City Council
for review on April 10, 1989.
Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Char J. Yofing
Recreation Secretary