REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of the Updated Conceptual Design of a New Public Neighborhood Park at 3005 Democracy Way (Kylli)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
On October 17, 2017, the City received a project application for Mission Point by Kylli (Project) that includes a proposed amendment to the General Plan to change the zoning from high-intensity office/research to a high-intensity mix of office, commercial, and residential uses (Attachment 1). The Project proposes the development of a 46-acre site with approximately 3,000,000 square feet of commercial office space, 100,000 square feet of neighborhood retail, 1,800 new multi-family residential units, a childcare facility, private recreational amenity spaces, a 3,000 square foot community room, a neighborhood park and a trail.
On February 21, 2023, the Parks & Recreation Commission received a presentation on the initial conceptual design and potential amenities for a 10-acre Public Neighborhood Park to be located at 3005 Democracy Way (Attachment 2, RTC#23-184). The initial park proposal included a natural grass field, children's play apparatus for ages 2-5 and 6-12, outdoor fitness areas, quiet seating areas, family gathering and picnic areas, a 3000 square foot community room with restroom facilities, an enclosed off-leash dog area with separate sections for small and large dogs, informal recreation areas, a community garden, an art feature, and landscaping. In accordance with established policy, that presentation represented the official launch of the community outreach process with the Commission providing input on the initial conceptual design.
As the project has moved through the City's review process, the project has evolved. The purpose of this item is to provide the Commission with an up...
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