REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Initiate Community Input Process for the proposed Schematic Design for a New Public Mini Park at 3000 Patrick Henry Drive (SummerHill - Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan)
Report
COUNCIL PILLARS
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
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 and 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 adjacent uses. Following an internal review, a proposed park program and initial schematic design are presented for community input from affected stakeholders, the general 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 presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission for recommendation to the Santa Clara City Council (Council) for review and approval.
On March 22, 2022, Council adopted the Patrick Henry Drive Specific Plan (Specific Plan) which provides guidelines for projects proposed within the 74-acre specific plan area bounded by Calabazas Creek to the west, the SFPUC Hetch Hetchy right of way to the north, Great America Parkway to the east, and Mission Community College to the south. The Specific Plan provides detailed guidance for future land uses. The vision is to transform ex...
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