REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Consideration of the Proposed Schematic Design for the Fairway Glen Park Restroom Project
Report
Council Pillar
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
BACKGROUND
Council approved the FY2019/20 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget, including Project #3186 to construct a restroom building to serve users of Fairway Glen Park, located at 2051 Calle de Primavera. The neighborhood park currently has accessible play spaces for ages 2-5 and 6-12, two tennis courts, a BBQ area, a large grass meadow, and landscaping.
In mid-2020, the City hired SSA Landscape Architects, Inc. to design a restroom building within budget, and to solicit community input. The restroom building will provide two accessible stalls, drinking fountain with water bottle filler & dog bowl, and a maintenance/utility chase; the project includes new utility connections, ADA entry, security lighting, camera, touchless faucets and hand dryers, and modest landscaping. A site evaluation identified two potential locations convenient to utilities and compatible with the park's overall site plan.
Community Outreach.
From October 3 to October 21, 2020, the City design team conducted an online community survey through the City's Open City Hall digital platform, invited participation through various social media, and provided images to illustrate the options. The City had 109 attendees and 70 responses with approximately 3.5 hours of public comment. The community comment was clear on the proposed restroom location with 62% preferring Option B which is midway between the playground and picnic area, and tennis court amenities. The public input preferred (by more than 18-30% above the next closest preferences) a standing seam roof (54%), board and batten siding (44%), and stone veneer (85%). The input had a less clear preference on the color palate (39-35-26%). The building design will comply with current building codes and regulations...
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