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DRAFT C. Review and Approval of Proposed Ma~er Plan for P!e~__nton Tenni.~ and Community_ Parks Phase IH Project David Evans of Singer & Hodges, consultant for the project, was in atmndance. Ms. Bengtson stated at the last Commission meeting, a public hearing was held on this project. Considerable input was received from the public regarding program elements under consideration. The approved Master Plan did not include a facility to meet in-line skating needs. Initial discussions by the Task Force also did not include in-line skating. In January, in a Public Hearing held by the Commission, the issue of in-line skating was discussed. At that time, the consultant was directed to return to the Commission with schematics that included the possibility of in-line. In February, the Task Force reviewed the three concepts prepared by the consultant, and recommended Concept C which did not include in-line skating. In March, a Public Hearing was held by the Commission, and there was considerable input from the public supporting in- line. The Commission directed staff to meet with the in-line community to discuss their needs. They also directed staff, after the in-line meeting, to meet again with the Task Force to let them know the needs of the in-line skaters. Although the Task Force recognized the need for in-line skating, they did not feel the Tennis Park was the appropriate place to locate a facility, and they again recommended Concept C. Mr. Evans reviewed Concept C and identified what the Task Force felt were the key advantages of Concept C. Referring to a displayed drawing, he noted one asset to the project from a financial standpoint was the relocation of the children's play area closer to the administration building which eliminates the additional construction and cost of a second rest room building. Additionally, locating the handball facility away from the parking area gives an opportunity to soften the impact visually of the facility from the surrounding neighbors and roadways. Also, by relocating the play area, they were able to add a second basketball court. Chairman Dove asked if the administration and maintenance building would be incorporated into one building. Mr. Fulford explained they were considering adding storage to the administration building, and it is possible they may be able to eliminate the maintenance structure. Chairman Dove noted the tight budget for the project. Mr. Fulford advised the cost estimate is very preliminary, and they will have a more accurate one when they do the design element. CHAIRMAN DOVE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED. Mike Pirozzoli, 5925 Via Del Cielo, preferred Concept C. He noted the Task Force gave the neighborhood a high priority in the decision when recommending Concept C. They felt the activities identified in C were all the park could accommodate. Although the Task Force felt there was a need for in-line skating, they felt it should not be located at this park. Debbi Wood, 7816 Foothill Knolls Drive, stated she was the representative for the in-line skaters who attended the Task Force meeting. She felt there was a negative feeling at the meeting Minutes Park and Recreation Commission Meeting April 13, 1995 Page 8