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r years. They had explained to the District that the design was flexible, and created a preliminary design that they believed would work. He noted that the BMX participants created the jumps from dirt, and that this facility would not host races, as the facility in Livermore did. He added that the height of the jumps would be limited. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Holt confirmed that the City would lease the De Silva parcel for the BMX and other uses. The City would assume liability, as it did for the skateboard park. He noted that they initially searched for a temporary location, but realized that the temporary location would become a permanent site. They determined that looking for a permanent site would be necessary. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Wolfe replied that the land use plan was being implemented as a coordinated effort. A portion of the De Silva would be used for expansion of the BMX site. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Wolfe replied that the De Silva parcel was currently zoned Service Commercial. He noted that the City's piece of this site was strictly for the BMX facility. ..-- Mike Fulford, City Landscape Architect, displayed a graphic of the BMX track, and described its design. He emphasized that the plan before the Commission was very flexible, as was the sport ofBMX. He added that BMX facilities were sculpted by the users. He noted that like other City parks, this would be a dawn-to-dusk facility, and would be visited by City staff daily. There were no plans to make this a lighted facility, and there would be bathroom facilities. He noted that adequate water would be provided for dust control, which was very important for the City, neighbors, and the riders. He added that with regard to dust control, BMX facilities tended to be self-policing. Mr. Fulford noted that there would be a simple parking area with approximately twelve to twenty spaces, to be determined by discussions with the users. He noted that EBRPD's plan had evolved through the discussions, and displayed the changes in the site regarding ingress and egress, as well as an acceleration and deceleration lane. He believed that there would be few vehicles because many users would ride their bicycles. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Mr. Fulford replied that the BMX entry would not serve as an entrance to the waterslide park. A discussion of the physical layout ensued. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Fulford confirmed that landscaping would be installed to screen the facility from Stanley Boulevard. Mr. Wolfe noted that the Police Department will not want the facility to be so densely screened that they would not be able to inspect the activities while driving by. ,--. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 11, 2002 Page 9