REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of the Schematic Design for the New Public Neighborhood Park located at 1205 Coleman Avenue (Gateway Crossings).
Report
BACKGROUND
On July 9, 2019, the Santa Clara City Council approved the Hunter Storm Gateway Crossings mixed-use development (Project) located at 1205 Coleman Avenue. The Project encompasses approximately 21.4 acres and is bounded by Brokaw Road to the north, Coleman Avenue to the east, a parking lot and undeveloped land to the south, and a storage area and railroad tracks to the west. Most of the Project site is in the City of Santa Clara and is part of a larger 244-acre Santa Clara Station Focus Area in the City's General Plan. The Santa Clara Station Focus Area will serve as a gateway into the City with office, hotel, retail, and high-density residential uses that maximizes the use of existing and planned transit and provides for improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connections.
The Project is approved to construct 1565 apartment units and will meet its parkland dedication requirements (SCCC 17.35) through an 87,725sf (2.01 acres) public neighborhood park (Phase I) and a 22,972sf mini park (Phase II). Both public parks will be dedicated to the City in fee title. Public park improvements will be constructed by the developer to the City's design criteria and specifications and will be maintained by the developer after dedication.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Schematic Design for the Public Neighborhood Park (Attachment 1) is 87,725sf (2.01 acres), features a natural grass play field, a basketball court, an enclosed off-leash dog area, play apparatus for children ages 2-5 and 6-12, benches, fitness stations, family picnic area with tables and BBQs, pathways, trees, and landscaping. The proposed Schematic Design has been reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Department and as configured meets the Department's requirements for public park design (inclusive age-friendly, sustain...
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