RES 95046 - Laserfiche WebLink

In response to a question from Commissioner Sedlak, Mr. Fulford stated using the lawn area on the west comer of the park as a potential overflow parking lot for events was part of the original Master Plan. Commissioner Sedlak asked if the issue of a turn lane off of Valley into the parking lot had been resolved. Mr. Fulford stated this is not feas~le because of the distance between the other intersections--they are too close. Referring to parking in the tuff area, Mr. Singer stated if it was going to be used for parking it would have to be flat and it would probably attract sport activities. This should be considered as it is the only tranquil area in the park. Commissioner Maas asked approximately how many vehicles can be accommodated at this location for parking. Mr. Evans stated there are 64 spaces intended for Phase III, and there are 46 in Phase I. CHAIRMAN SILVA DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED. Bob M -- (did not fill out speaker card) stated he fe~ls rest room facilities are a must. Michael Ottati, 9002 Longview Drive, stated be spends a lot of time playing tennis at the park but noted the park is locked up a lot. He asked if the City would consider alternatives to leave the courts open. Reservations for courts now have to be made in advance, and also ff three users to do not show, the courts are closed. He suggested renting keys on an annual basis or some other alternative be considered to keep the courts open. Mr. Ottati discussed the current access to the park. He pointed out on the map the location at which he needs to access the park and discussed the problems he encounters. Chris Houdeshell, 3035 Garden Court, Tracy, CA 95376, stated his support for hamtball courts and feels it is a sport which is supported by the community. He feels this is a sport which young people cannot participate in because of the limited access to the sport unless they have family who belong to a club. Mr. Houdeshell presented a letter from Vern Roberrs, the Executive Director of the United States Handball Association, which supports at a national level the COmmURity development of handball. Mike Virani, 7813 Paseo Santa Cruz, stated his house faces the proposed overflow parking lot which was discussed earlier. He asked that this be reconsidered and that ff there is a need for additional parking, he has support from the neighbors in saying they will not object to cars parking on the street. Jennifer SabeHa, 3457 Chlmberland Gap, stated she feels the rest rooms are definitely needed. She referred to the canal and streets on the other side that come from Valley Trails and asked if a cross bridge had been considered. As you go down Valley Trails South, there ate some sections which come out to the canal and she suggested a connection which could go across. Minutes Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Page 6 January 12, 1995