REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of the Schematic Design - Master Plan for the New Public Neighborhood East Park at 5155 Stars & Stripes Drive (Related Urban)
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
On June 28, 2016, the City Council approved the construction of a new multi-phased, mixed-use development on a 240-acre project site north of Tasman Drive (formerly the site of the City's Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club). Related Santa Clara (Developer) will create a LEED-certified, multi-phased, mixed-use destination located at 5155 Stars & Stripes Drive across from Levi's Stadium. This urban center will incorporate residential units, restaurants, entertainment venues, hotels, retail, and office space to establish a new neighborhood in a pedestrian oriented "live, work, play" environment. The development includes 1,680 residential units, a 30-acre community park, and three neighborhood parks located generally on the east, west, and north sides of the project.
On September 20, 2022 the Parks & Recreation Commission received a presentation (Attachment 1) of the proposed schematic design and amenities for the East Neighborhood Park (consistent with the overall City Place project's Architectural Review approval), received public comment and provided Commission input (RTC #22-1079). The East Neighborhood Park will be located to the west of Lafayette, just north of the VTA station and to the South of the proposed 30-acre Community Park North site.
DISCUSSION
On November 15, 2022, the Parks & Recreation Commission will receive a presentation (Attachment 2) by Related Urban for the East Neighborhood Park Schematic Design - Master Plan at 5155 Stars & Stripes Drive.
Community Outreach
Community input included a Community Survey that was posted on the City website from September 16 through October 9, and in-person c...
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