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Attachment 28 Subject: FW: Alviso Adobe Work Plan From: D Bengston fmailto:cirannvdoloecomcast.netl Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2014 5:54 PM To: Jerry Pentin; Jerry Thorne; Cheryl Cook-Kallio; Kathy Narum; Karla Brown Cc: Susan Andrade-Wax; Nelson Fialho Subject: Alviso Adobe Work Plan Dear Council Members; Tuesday evening you will be reviewing your work plan. A project for the Alviso Adobe is on that work plan and, unless further action is taken, I believe it is scheduled to move forward soon. I am certainly pleased to know that will likely happen and thank you for your past support. Last Wednesday the Planning Commission approved the Application for a Development Agreement to vest the development approvals of the Austin Property for a ten-year period from 2014 to 2024 with a five year option. According to the report, the approved project (PUD-58) will subdivide the property into 8 custom home lots, transfer 4 parcels to the property owners on Jorgenson Lane and dedicate 22 acres to the City as permanent open space. This Development Agreement, if approved by Council, outlines the dedication of the 22 acre open space parcel to the City concurrently with the execution of the Development Agreement. It is noted in the staff report that the plan preserves the open area in perpetuity and presents the opportunity to augment Alviso Adobe Park site. Ordinance 1942 approving the application for PUD rezoning and development plan approval for the Austin Property provides 31 Project-Specific Conditions of Approval. Number 4 includes the requirement that any future use of the open space area dedicated to the City is subject to City review including the Trails Ad Hoc Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Other project- specific conditions refer to items that would enhance use of the Adobe Park. Recently East Bay Regional Park District acquired Castleridge Property. That property has an old service road that provides opportunity for a public regional trail from Foothill Road to the Ridgeline Trail. However, at this time, the District does not have access to their property nor do they have space for parking. Access to the trail requires access across the now Austin Property, likely, in the near future, City property. The District seeks City cooperation in providing access and space for parking. During the planning for the Alviso Adobe Community Park it was clear that at some time in the future the open space planned for the Austin Property would be dedicated to the City. Those involved in planning for the Adobe understood that some time in the future the Austin Property could address the parking shortfall of the Adobe plus open the door to a variety of programming options. I am sympathetic with the District's desire to open their new acquisition to the public. My sympathy is somewhat tempered by the fact the District has not moved forward with the development of the major regional North Ridgelands staging area planned for the Garms site, property they have owned for 15 years or more. The site will provide multi-use accommodations, parking for 75 vehicles, a picnic area, rest rooms plus have excellent direct access at the intersection of W. Las Positas/Foothill Road. It is my understanding the project received no funds this year. 1