REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of the Schematic Design - Master Plan for the New Public Neighborhood Park at 2200 Calle Del Luna (Holland Partner Group - Tasman East Specific Plan)
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
The Santa Clara City Code 17.35 requires new residential development to provide parkland and active recreational amenities (and/or fees in lieu) to serve the needs of residents in the immediate neighborhood of the development and to reduce potential impacts on the City park system. The review and approval process includes several steps. Residential developer applications are submitted to the City. Parks & Recreation Department staff review the application for conformance with the requirements of City Code, the park system facility, program and service needs, research based best practices, park design principles, standards and specifications, as well as compatibility with any City adopted specific plan and adjacent property uses. Following an internal review, a proposed park program and initial schematic design are presented for community input by stakeholders, the public and the Parks & Recreation Commission. The process involves public meetings, an on-line survey, and other opportunities for feedback. A revised/preferred park master plan and schematic design are then presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission for recommendation to the Santa Clara City Council (Council) for review and approval.
On November 13, 2018, City Council adopted the Tasman East Specific Plan which provides guidelines for projects proposed within the 45-acre specific plan area bounded by Tasman Drive to the south, the Guadalupe River to the east, the Related Santa Clara development to the north, and Lafayette Street to the west. The Specific Plan provides detailed g...
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