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DISCUSSION Neighborhood Park As indicted above, rather than significantly limit public comments regarding potential uses and design for the neighborhood park, staff attempted to incorporate public comments for this park into the Master Plan. While staff generally supports the neighborhood park design depicted in the Master Plan, it recognizes some issues that may alter its final design. First, as noted previously, the final neighborhood park boundaries and the exact size, depth, plant/landscape materials, and design of the storm water detention area will not be resolved until completion of the PUD process since the volume of storm water runoff will be determined based on approved developer plans. (Notwithstanding this, it is anticipated the size of the water detention area will be +/-3.5- acres.) Also, the City is continuing to discuss the alignment of the public road the will used to access CLC and the park and this could affect the park's western boundary/alignment. Second, as indicated at the November 8 joint City Council/Planning Commission Staples Ranch Workshop, it is anticipated that Staples Ranch developers will be making a significant financial contribution to the acquisition and development of this park. As a result, in accordance with purchase and financial contribution agreements with Staples developers and the SPA, the City has agreed to limit park design to accommodate casual park uses including irrigation, drainage, turf suitable for casual play, fencing, concrete walkways, benches, park signage, trash containers, trees, and other plant material and may include casual activity areas for seniors such as bocce ball, lawn bowling or a tennis court. The proposed agreements state developers will not be required to contribute to field lighting and restroom facilities which staff has not anticipated being included in this park. As a result, if the Council ultimately approves the inclusion of a restroom, tennis court lighting and/or a second tennis court, and on- site parking, a supplemental funding source may need to be identified or staff will have to resume discussions with proposed developers regarding appropriate financial contributions. While staff supports Parks and Recreation Commission recommendations on the Community Park, staff does not recommend the inclusion of a second restroom in the neighborhood park. The concern expressed during the Staples Ranch workshops was the need for restrooms as a result of the proposed tennis courts and dog exercise area in the neighborhood park. To address this issue, the community park restroom has been moved slightly to the northwest. This would decrease the distance from the neighborhood park, while maintaining the facility's close proximity to the trailhead/staging area and children's tot lots. Staff is concerned that an isolated structure in the neighborhood park could lead to vandalism and security concerns. It will also impact land available in the neighborhood for additional open space and other desired facilities. Page 7 of 10