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accommodate additional parking spaces has been identified. The Commission expressed a desire to reserve as much of the northern portion of the site as possible and therefore recommended evaluating actual use of the amenity before actually developing any additional parking. Staff also notes that another portion of Bemal Property has been identified for potential use as a Park and Ride, which does create an opportunity for additional parking during weekend hours. Mr. Bocian presented the staff recommendation for the Council to approve the Conceptual Plan and authorize Tanaka Design to complete design and spec work for the project. If approved, the completed bid documents would be submitted to the general public and staff would include the project in the upcoming Capital Improvement Program in order to identify the necessary funding. Councilmember Pentin asked if the city has an established set of dog park rules that can be applied here or if the site has any unique features that might warrant some different consideration. Mr. Bocian explained that Muirwood does have a set of posted rules, which staff was planning to submit to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review as related to this park. Councilmember Narum noted that Muirwood is in close proximity to several residential developments and asked whether staff has received any complaints related to this facility. Mr. Bocian explained that there is the occasional complaint which seems to relate more to a specific dog than the concept of the amenity and that generally this sort of use is well accepted by the community. Mr. Fialho added that very early on in the installation of Muirwood the public did express some concerns and file complaints related to maintenance, noise and barking. That park has now been in existence for nearly 15 years and seems to be accepted as part of the larger the park facility and associated amenities. Vice-Mayor Brown asked and Mr. Bocian confirmed that the proposed shade structure would be bifurcated by a chain link fence, allowing access from both sides of the park but preventing users from traversing from one side to the other. Vice-Mayor Brown asked whether a 3.5 foot high fence, which is proposed on all sides excluding that bordering the Arroyo is truly an effective containment measure for larger dogs. Mr. Bocian acknowledged that a larger dog could likely hop a fence of that height but also noted that it is a somewhat common fence height in other similar facilities. He explained that while the goal with this recommendation was to retain as much of the view of the Arroyo as possible, the Council could certain elect to increase the height of the fence. Vice-Mayor Brown asked and Mr. Bocian confirmed that the proposed plantings would be irrigated with recycled water, which would be trucked in as needed until they are established. Vice-Mayor Brown asked what motivated the recommendation to eliminate a second structure, particularly given the size of the large dog play area. Mr. Bocian explained that both staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission ultimately decided against the second structure for several reasons, the primary being concerns over noise that could bleed over into nearby residences. It was determined that additional landscaping with trees and some strategically placed bench seating would still allow for shade and lounging areas while maintaining more of a natural feel and dispersing the potential concentration of noise. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 January 20,2015