16 - Laserfiche WebLink

(— the BMX event downtown on August 21, 2021), and to the Youth Commission on September 8, 2021. DISCUSSION The proposed skatepark will be located at the west end of Ken Mercer Sports Park adjacent to the existing skatepark. The concept designs were created to maximize the use of the potential skatepark space while retaining the existing skatepark and other site features and amenities to the extent feasible. Based on the feedback received during the public outreach process, both designs propose to retain the basic footprint of the existing skatepark but remove the surrounding curb to improve accessibility, increase the size of the drop-in area (where park users start their runs), and otherwise repair and incorporate the existing facility into the new design. The two conceptual designs presented for review are meant to be interchangeable so that items in option one can be placed in option two and vice versa. The designer and City staff continue to work with the skate community to design the specific skate features and work with the public and the skate community on the overall design. Skatepark Draft Concept 1 Desiqn Features: a 86,000 square feet of skatepark with 34,000 square feet (0.78 acres) of new dedicated skateable area Picnic, hang out, view, and event areas ® Traditional shade structures ® Retention of the majority of the existing trees ® Drop-off and arrival area at the main (north) parking lot ® 20 additional parking stalls in northern parking lot Skatepark Draft Concept 2 Desiqn Features: 90,000 square feet of skatepark with 38,000 square feet (0.87 acres) of new dedicated skateable area Picnic, hang out, view, and event areas Modern fabric shade structures Removal of the trees with low suitability of preservation (per the arborist's report) • Additional drop-off area/access point in south parking lot 18 additional parking stalls in northern parking lot Both concepts contain beginner, intermediate, and advanced areas for skaters. Additionally, both concepts contain spaces for skate classes and workshops, landscaped buffers with shade trees at the exterior of the skatepark, and access from both parking lots. Lighting for the skatepark is planned with over -spill guards to significantly reduce lighting from bleeding into other areas. The Parks and Recreation Commission members provided comments based on their review of the concepts and the input they received from the seven public speakers that attended the meeting. The speakers, which included local skate advocates and/or neighbors, supported the project, preferred concept 2, and advocated for lighting. The Commission's input was as follows: Page 3 of 5