CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2022
REMOTE PARTICIPATION (SEE NEXT PAGE) Debbie Ruddock, Mayor Deborah Penrose, Vice Mayor
Robert Brownstone, Councilmember
Joaquin Jimenez, Councilmember
Harvey Rarback, Councilmember
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. RESOLUTIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
1.A. SMITH FIELD PARK FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
1) Accepting the Smith Field Master Facilities Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission; and
2) Directing staff to return to the City Council with recommended amendments to the FY 2022-23 Capital Budget identifying funding options to cover the anticipated costs of completing 35-percent design and Coastal Development Permit; and 3) Directing staff to return to City Council with amendments to professional services agreements with Gates +Associates and Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for architectural and civil engineering work and a new professional services agreement with SWCA for environmental services work necessary to obtain a Coastal Development Permit for Smith Field Park and Wavecrest Water Main Project.
STAFF REPORT
RESOLUTION
ADJOURNMENT
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BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY
AGENDA REPORT
For meeting of: August 3, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
VIA: Bob Nisbet, City Manager
FROM: John Doughty, Public Works Director
Matthew Chidester, Deputy City Manager
TITLE: SMITH FIELD PARK FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
_____________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution:
1) Accepting the Smith Field Master Facilities Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission; and
2) Directing staff to return to the City Council with recommended amendments to the FY 2022-23 Capital Budget identifying funding options to cover the anticipated costs of completing 35-percent design and Coastal Development Permit; and 3) Directing staff to return to City Council with amendments to professional services agreements with Gates +Associates and Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for architectural and civil engineering work and a new professional services agreement with SWCA for environmental services work necessary to obtain a Coastal Development Permit for Smith Field Park and Wavecrest Water Main Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Staff recently met with representatives of a potential donor who indicate the donor remains interested in helping fund initial work (paved parking and access) at Smith Field. Discussions indicate a tentative commitment equivalent to a 50-percent share of construction costs (approximately $2 million of the $4 million estimated cost). The City will need to proceed with design, environmental review and entitlements for both Smith Field and extension of a water main within the Wavecrest Road to Smith Field. Staff is planning to return to the City Council in September to formalize “Next Steps” including budget and schedule.
STRATEGIC ELEMENT:
This action supports the Infrastructure and Environment and Public Safety Elements of the Strategic Plan.
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BACKGROUND:
In late June of this year, following adoption of the FY 2021-22 Budget, the City was approached regarding a potential donor’s desire to fund significant improvements at Smith Field Park.
Notably, the donor indicated a desire to assist the City in constructing paved access and parking to serve the Park, as well as potentially other improvements, depending on the cost and timing of construction. Wanting to be responsive to opportunities to collaborate and utilize outside funding sources as they become available, staff has been working with the donor, through Half Moon Bay Little League, on a plan to explore the mutually desired improvements, which would include the initial development of a facility master plan for Smith Field Park.
On September 17, 2021, the City Council, by motion, authorized staff to commence developing scopes of work and solicit cost proposal(s) for preparation of a Facilities Master Plan for Smith Field Park.
Following the September 17th meeting, Staff has solicited informal proposals from landscape architectural and civil engineering firms. Staff also met with SWCA to discuss and scope biotic and CEQA work with SWCA.
The City received proposals from five landscape architectural and architectural firms. Those proposals were reviewed by the Public Works Director (Project Manager), the Deputy City Manager and City Engineer. The group unanimously recommended Gates + Associates.
On October 19, 2021, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Gates + Associates at a not-to-exceed amount of $79,750.
The City Engineer directly solicited and received informal proposals from three (3) civil engineering firms. The three firms, BKF Engineers, Nichols Consulting Engineers and Freyer & Laureta, Inc. provided letter proposals for topographic survey and conceptual design services for the project. After review, Freyer & Laureta, Inc. (F&L) was selected to provide the needed services.
On October 19, 2021, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. (F&L) at a not-to-exceed amount of $66,300.
Staff and the consultant team have been working since November 2021 on the Smith Field Park assessment and Facilities Master Plan consistent with the process envisioned in the City’s adopted Parks Master Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Overview
As noted earlier, in October 2021 the City Council authorized staff to hire a consultant team to lead a visioning process for Smith Field Park—simply put, to look beyond what Smith Field Park 4
has historically been and look to what the Park could/can be. Community members, stakeholders and the Parks and Recreation Commission have consistently identified a desire to create a “community” park that offers a multi-generational recreational and open space experience to its users. The Facilities Master Plan being recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, creates a vision as to “what could be” rather than “what will be”.
Maybe equally important, the Master Facilities Plan does not establish any specific timing or schedule for redevelopment of Smith Field. With the exception of potential donor contributions toward the “Initial Phase” (paved parking lots and access), there is no identified funding for Smith Field. As noted earlier, the master planning and conceptual cost estimates were needed to formalize donor commitments and ensure that potential future amenities were not precluded by those initial improvements. This work also puts the City in a stronger position to solicit additional donations, grants, and other support based on a tangible and achievable vision. Understandably, some community members see the Master Plan and assume that the improvements and/or loss of existing facilities is going to occur and that work is eminent. Neither of those assumptions is true. Changes to Smith Field will only occur: 1) where funding exists; and 2) after additional and distinct community engagement is undertaken; and 3) following CEQA review and issuance of a coastal development permit. As staff or community, we do not have the ability to predict community needs and desires in the future. Fifteen years ago, very few people would have predicted the rise in popularity of pickleball and beach volleyball to 2022 levels. It is very probable that new and emerging recreation wants will change between now and “X” years from now. It is equally challenging to predict what the future interest will be in the dog park, youth baseball, horseshoe pitching or other uses—the plan leaves those decisions to a future date and community process.
Again, the Master Plan represents a long-term vision for Smith Field Park based on present day community consensus. The Plan envisions a continued partnership with Half Moon Bay Little League, dog park users, horseshoe users and other groups to maintain the current Smith Field with an eye on funding improvements, over time, to expand recreational offerings to a broader cross-section of the community. Many of the potential recreational opportunities, including a playground, multi-use field, walking paths and active sports courts, are intended to help support the parents and siblings of Little League participants as well as encourage new users. As an environmentally constrained site, certain tradeoffs are inevitable.
Site Assessment
Initial work on the project included an existing conditions assessment. This work included a site visit by Gates + Associates, meetings with City maintenance and recreation staff. The assessment included field verification of biotic constraints using the 2014 WRA delineation as starting point.
Initial work also included a survey of the site. The consultant supplemented the initial assessment with individual meetings with principal stakeholders at Smith Field. Stakeholder focus meetings were held with: 1) Half Moon Bay Little League board members; 2) members of the Dog Park community; 3) HMB Horseshoe Club; 4) HMB Soccer Club and HMB AYSO; 5) Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST); and 6) Coastside Land Trust (CLT). While POST and CLT are not active users, they each own adjoining land which could be impacted by changes at Smith Field. The input received from these groups was foundational and invaluable to the master planning effort. 5
Community Outreach and Engagement
Smith Field Park is important to many individuals and families in Half Moon Bay and the coastside area. As such, the City Council agreed that any master planning effort must include a robust community engagement effort. The approved consultant scope of work included a multi-faceted outreach/engagement program. Over the last six-months, staff and the consultant team have actively sought input from the community utilizing a variety of methods.
Stakeholder consultation. As noted above, we interviewed and consulted with primary stakeholder groups. This not only provided an opportunity to gather empirical data, but to also inform those groups of the master planning effort and to encourage their and member participation. Following the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of May 31, 2022, staff received a request from the Half Moon Bay Little League for additional consultation. Staff met with the Jon Rose, President and other representatives on June 23, 2022. Staff subsequently met with Jon Rose and additional board members on July 12, 2022. These conversations resulted in minor changes to the Plan which are discussed further in this staff report.
Night of Lights Pop-Up Event. Approval of the Gates + Associate agreement aligned with the annual Night of Lights celebration in downtown Half Moon Bay. Gates and City staff conducted a “pop-up” at Mac Dutra Plaza that evening. We spoke to many community members and more than 50 people provided written comments and prioritization recommendations.
Takeaways from the event were as follows: 1) participants utilize and appreciate the existing facilities and amenities (baseball/softball, dog park and coastal access); and 2) participants would like to see expansion of recreational opportunities. The top four additional amenities noted were: a playground, outdoor picnic/gathering areas, a larger dog park, and pickleball courts. Additional details can be found in the Appendix to the Master Facilities Plan.
Community Survey. A community survey was utilized by the team to reach additional community members. The survey was made available and actively advertised on the City’s website, at the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council. Additionally, the City posted English/Spanish posters at Smith Field, Mac Dutra Plaza and Ted Adcock Community Center with a QR Code to encourage participation. Survey work was led by Gates, but closely coordinated and assisted by City communications staff. A total of 376 individual responses were received. 228 (60%) of responses identified as Half Moon Bay City residents. The survey consisted of 14 questions covering demographics, current utilization of the Park as well as thoughts on expanded uses. The top four reasons persons visited Smith Field reflected those identified in the Pop-Up event. The top four desired amenities in the survey were: 1) picnic areas; 2) playground; 3) sand volleyball; and 4) shade structure. When asked what would improve the user experience respondents identified improved parking lot surfacing and site lighting as their top answers. Additional details can be found in the Master Facilities Plan.
Community Workshops/Parks and Recreation Commission. Community workshops were held via the Parks and Recreation Commission to inform the community of the master planning process and to provide updates on the work itself to the Commission and community. Three 6
workshops were held between February and May. Staff provided a subsequent update to the Parks and Recreation Commission following discussions with the HMBLL.
February 23, 2022-- This workshop was an opportunity to report on environmental constraints, the community engagement efforts including a summary of community survey results.
Recommendation(s): None. This was purely an informational meeting.
March 23, 2022—This workshop presented three Alternative Concepts for community consideration and input. Alternative Concept A focused on improvements to parking and access only. Alternative Concept B integrated a playground, limited picnic space and new active sports courts to the parking/access improvements. Alternative Concept C converted softball recreation field (Smith Field 3) to an all-weather field capable of serving multiple sports including soccer, softball and baseball. Alternative 3 suggested relocating and expanding the dog park over what is currently used by Little League (Smith Field 5). Dog Park users indicated concerns with Concept C due to the lack of automobile access and parking.
Recommendation(s): The Parks and Recreation Commission requested staff/consultant consider a hybrid version of Concept C. The hybrid to include an expanded dog park (large and small dog areas) near the current location with automobile access and parking availability.
Further, active sports courts to be relocated to the area currently used as Smith Field 5.
May 31, 2022—This meeting was rescheduled from May 25th due to technical difficulties. Gates + Associates presented the “Preferred Alternative” to the Parks and Recreation Commission and community at the Special Meeting. This concept reflected the recommendations of the Commission from March 23rd. Members of the dog park community spoke, thanked the Commission for the changes and supported approval of the Preferred Alternative. A member of the Little League Board attended and spoke indicating concern about the potential loss of Smith Field 5 which is utilized currently by HMB Little League.
Recommendation(s): Following questions and public comment, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously (4-0, 1 position vacant) recommended the Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan to the City Council.
July 27, 2022—Staff provided an update to the Parks and Recreation Commission and community regarding recommended revisions to the Plan.
Recommendation(s): Staff, with Commission concurrence, recommends the revised Plan which confirms the continued use of youth baseball Field 5 for baseball while providing for the opportunity to convert the area in the future to active sports courts. The Plan affirms that any change will be subject to a separate community engagement process and City Council approval. 7
Smith Field Master Facilities Plan
The Master Facilities Plan envisions a community park serving the passive and active recreational needs of the entire community. The plan reflects a multi-generational approach to uses while contemplating the possibility of changes/elimination of some facilities in exchange for other facilities and uses. The recommended plan includes the following:
• Paved parking and access
• Youth baseball fields
• All-Weather multi-use field (soccer, baseball, softball) • Playground
• Expanded Dog Park (conceptually separated large and small dog areas) • Potentially additional active sports (sport court uses) • Passive recreation including picnic/BBQ and walking trails As noted in the adopted Parks Master Plan, the long-term location of the horseshoe facility may not be at Smith Field. As previously noted, no relocation is currently proposed and no disruption of the horseshoe area would result from parking lot/access improvements proposed in the initial implementation phase.
Figure 1. Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan
As noted earlier, the Half Moon Bay Little League (HMBLL) reached out to staff to discuss the master plan and to respond to concerns from parents and board members regarding current 8
Smith Field 5. Both parties acknowledge there was some miscommunication/misunderstanding coming from the initial stakeholder meeting. Staff has sought to re-assure HMBLL that the Plan is simply a possible roadmap for future improvements and that no immediate changes to baseball or softball fields are proposed by the City. We also agreed that: 1) Smith Field is significantly constrained by environmental resources; 2) improvements to Smith Field would be beneficial to the entire community; 3) that there is likely to be a point in time where the community will have to balance the wants and needs of one user group over the wants and needs of another user group; and 4) we are not presently at that balancing point given a lack of funding. In response to HMBLL concerns, staff recommended minor changes to the Preferred Alternative. These minor changes were reviewed and accepted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on July 27th. The Plan calls for current Smith Field 5 be designated for active sports; active sports being defined as youth baseball and/or sports courts. Currently, the plan calls the area out as “Active Sports Courts”. The change reduces conflict with HMBLL in the interim period and allows the community time to determine the most appropriate use of the area (based upon then current trends and community desires).
Next Steps: Staff is requesting that the City Council authorize staff initiate work on obtaining Coastal Development Permits for the Smith Field Park and Wavecrest Water Main Project. Staff is anticipating returning in September with a funding plan and schedule for completing the Coastal Development Permit and negotiation of a formal agreement with the potential donor.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
1540704.1
9 Resolution No. C-2022-____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HALF MOON BAY ACCEPTING THE
SMITH FIELD MASTER FACILITIES PLAN AND DIRECTING STAFF TO RETURN WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2022-23 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENTS TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT(S) WITH GATES +ASSOCIATES AND FREYER & LAURETA,
INC FOR ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING AND A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SWCA TO COMPLETE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
SMITH FIELD PARK PROJECT AND WAVECREST WATER MAIN PROJECT WHEREAS, Smith Field Park is a community park located at the terminus of Wavecrest Road in the City of Half Moon Bay and is comprised of approximately 29.3 total acres, 13.2 acres of which is currently improved;
WHEREAS, Smith Field Park was initially and privately developed in 1966 by civic-minded community members;
WHEREAS, the City acquired the Smith Field Park property in 2011 as part of a property exchange with Peninsula Open Space Trust and has been maintaining the property on partnership with various stakeholders since;
WHEREAS, in 2018, the City Council adopted the Half Moon Bay Parks Master Plan and the Half Moon Bay Parks Master Plan identified the need to complete a more detailed, community focused assessment and visioning for Smith Field as a Community Park; WHEREAS, following FY 2021-22 budget adoption, a potential donor approached the City indicating an interest in funding improvements to Smith Field Park; WHEREAS, on August 17, 2021, the City Council authorized staff to solicit consultant services to complete a site assessment and prepare a master plan for Smith Field Park as a first step in formalizing a donor commitment and following solicitation, the City entered into professional services agreements with staff has solicited firms and is requesting authorization to enter into professional services agreements with Gates +Associates and Freyer & Laureta, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, over the last six months the City and consultant team have worked with stakeholders, the community and Parks and Recreation Commission to develop the Smith Field Master Facilities Plan (Plan);
WHEREAS, the Plan establishes a vision for what the future of Smith Field Park could be, not necessarily will be; and
WHEREAS, the Plan provides sufficient design detail and high level cost estimates to discuss with a potential donor; and
WHEREAS, a donor has indicated a willingness to partner with the City (50-percent) to construct the Initial Phase (comprised of paved parking, access and ADA improvements); and 10 WHEREAS, the next step toward formal agreement and possible construction of the Initial Phase is obtaining a Coastal Development Permit for both Smith Field Park and the Wavecrest Water Main Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Half Moon Bay hereby:
1) Accepts the Smith Field Master Facilities Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission as contained in Exhibit A; and
2) Directs staff to return to the City Council with recommended amendments to the FY 2022-23 Capital Budget identifying funding options to cover the anticipated costs of completing 35-percent design and Coastal Development Permit; and 3) Directs staff to return to City Council with amendments to professional services agreements with Gates +Associates and Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for architectural and civil engineering work and a new professional services agreement with SWCA for environmental services work necessary to obtain a Coastal Development Permit for Smith Field Park and Wavecrest Water Main Project.
***************************************************************** I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution was duly passed and adopted on the 3rd day of August 2022 by the City Council of Half Moon Bay by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _____________________________ Jessica Blair, City Clerk Debbie Ruddock, Mayor
11 SMITH FIELD PARK
MASTER FACILITIES PLAN
JULY 2022
12 Smith Field Park
Master Facilities PlanAcknowledgements
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Half Moon Bay City Council
Debbie Ruddock Mayor
Deborah Penrose Vice Mayor
Robert Brownstone Councilmember
Joaquin Jimenez Councilmember
Harvey Rarback Councilmember
Parks and Recreation Commission
Hillary Stamper Chair
Adam Eisen Vice Chair
Paulette Eisen Recreation Commissioner
Luis Ruiz Haro Recreation Commissioner
City Staff
Matthew Chidester Deputy City Manager
John Doughty Public Works Director
Todd Seeley Public Works Superintendent
Maziar Borzorginia City Engineer
Prepared by
Gates+Associates Landscape Architect & Planner
Freyer & Laureta, Inc. Civil Engineer
Acknowledgements
13 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Table of Contents II Chapter 1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... IV Chapter 2 Introduction.............................................................................................................................1 Chapter 3 Design Process ........................................................................................................................6 Chapter 4 Master Plan............................................................................................................................15 Chapter 5 Implementation.......................................................................................................................19 Chapter 6 Appendices ..............................................................................................................................28 Table of Contents
14 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Table of Contents III Table of Figures
Figure 1-1: Existing Site Plan ..................................................................................................... V Figure 1-1: Site Assessment........................................................................................................4 Figure 2-1: Community Outreach Schedule ................................................................................7 Figure 2-2: Outreach Flyer ..........................................................................................................7 Figure 2-3: Alternative Concept A..............................................................................................10 Figure 2-4: Alternative Concept B..............................................................................................11 Figure 2-5: Alternative Concept C .............................................................................................12 Figure 2-6: Preferred Concept...................................................................................................13 Figure 3-3: Play Area, Restrooms and Dog Park ......................................................................16 Figure 3-2: Preferred Concept...................................................................................................16 Figure 3-1: Ball Fields................................................................................................................16 Figure 3-4: Preferred Concept...................................................................................................17 Figure 3-6: Nature Area.............................................................................................................17 Figure 3-5: Active Sport Area and Multi-use Field .....................................................................17 Figure 3-7: Possible Sport Courts Layout..................................................................................17 Figure 3-8: Preferred Plan.........................................................................................................18 Figure 4-1: Phasing Plan...........................................................................................................20 Table of Tables
Table 4-1: Estimate by Phase....................................................................................................21 Table of Contents
15 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Executive Summary IV Smith Field Park is the sole community
park in Half Moon Bay. The park currently
is the home to the Half Moon Bay Little
League, the Half Moon Bay Horseshoe
Club, and the only fenced, off-leash dog
park in the city. The park is bounded by
open space on all four sides and accessed
by Wavecrest Road via Highway 1.
The ball fields are well-maintained but
aging, the parking lot is gravel and
uneven, and the dog park is well used
but undersized and lacking a separate
small dog area. Wavecrest open space is
accessed at the southwest corner of the
site, but is lacking signage and amenities
that are often found at a trailhead—map,
water fountain, or shade, to name a few.
A large portion of the site is impacted by
wetlands and many people enjoy bird
watching in and around Smith Field Park.
As the only community park in Half Moon
Bay, the purpose of this master plan is to
re-imagine the park as a whole to better
serve all of the residents of Half Moon
Bay. The direction of the plan was guided
by input from the community, ensuring
that the park will remain a valuable asset
to the City as it pursues improvements.
The plan respects the historical uses
of the park and also proposes new
amenities, reconfiguration of existing
amenities and facilities to better serve the
multidimensional needs of the Half Moon
Bay community.
Parking
The need for improved parking was
identified as one of the key needs on
site. The master plan proposes a new,
paved parking lot generally in the current
parking lot location, an extension of the
parking lot to the north along the new
play and picnic zone and dog park with a
total of 165 parking stalls, both standard
and accessible. The central maintenance
road through the ball fields will also be
widened to 12’ and paved.
Dog Park
Community members and park users
indicated a desire for a larger dog park
with a separate area for small dogs.
The mulch that is currently being used
as the surfacing is hard to maintain and
inaccessible. The plan proposes shifting
the dog park into unused space east of its
current location, enlarging the dog park
to almost three times its current size, and
adding a small dog park, both with new
fencing and synthetic turf surfacing.
Play and Picnic Zone
In response to the need for more diverse
amenities, an inclusive play area with
picnic zones, shade, and a restroom is
planned for the area currently occupied
by the horseshoe pits, dog park, and
existing concrete out buildings.
Active Sports Area
In the area that is currently Baseball Field
5, the plan allows for flexibility in proposed
uses. Field 4 will remain a youth baseball
field for the foreseeable future. The
community outreach process identified a
desire to incorporate active sports courts
into Smith Field Park. The Plan provides
conceptual layouts demonstrating that the
area could accommodate active sports
courts should the community determine
this was the appropriate action to take.
Executive Summary
Image 1-1: Half Moon Bay Horse Shoe Club
Image 1-2: Smith Field Little League
16 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Executive Summary V During the outreach phase and public
presentations, a considerable amount of
discussion centered around the specific
mix of sports courts. For planning
purposes, a spatial analysis of what is
possible was conducted knowing that
the preference for sports uses change
with time. There is no imminent action
being contemplated. Any conversion of
Field 5 would be subject to a subsequent
community engagement process and
discussions with youth baseball interests
on adding flexibility in design of Field 4.
Youth Baseball Fields
Smith Field Little League will remain at
Smith Field Park per formal Agreement
between Half Moon Bay Little League and
the City. We anticipate continuation of use
by Junior Giants and other youth baseball
organizations. With a full renovation
of Fields 1, 2, 4 and 5, Half Moon Bay
Little League will retain sole access
to these fields during normal league
play, consistent with their Agreement. A
more centrally located snack shack and
restroom are also proposed.
Multi-use Field
The area currently referred to as Field 3,
or the City of Half Moon Bay Recreation
Softball Field, will be re-imagined as
a fenced, multi-use synthetic turf field
that can be used for various sports and
programs, such as softball, soccer, and
kick ball and baseball.
Horseshoe Pits
The master plan proposes relocating
the sixteen (16) horseshoe pits to a
new facility agreeable to both the Half
Moon Bay Horseshoe Club and the
City. Phasing of the park improvements
allows the Horseshoe Club to remain at
Smith Field until a new facility can be
constructed on another site within the
City. There are no imminent plants to
relocate. Relocation will be subject to a
separate process and determination of
the ongoing need/demand for the activity.
The Smith Field Master Plan is intended
to provide a road map for future
improvements to the park that balance
community needs with the environmental
constraints on the site. The expanded
public amenities and infrastructure
allow for a true community park for the
residents of Half Moon Bay to enjoy for
years to come.
Figure 1-1: Existing Site Plan
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Chapter 1Introduction
18 Smith Field Park
Master Facilities PlanChapter 1 Introduction
2 Overview
Smith Field Park is a beloved resource for the Half Moon Bay community and beyond. This coastside, 13.2-acre park is located on Wavecrest Road and currently serves as the host site for Half Moon Bay Little League, Horseshoe Club, and the city’s only fenced, off-leash dog park. With its close proximity to downtown and direct coastal trail access, Smith Field Park is an oasis for residents and visitors alike.
The park is surrounded by sensitive habitat that limits the development envelope for the site. Any major renovation effort will require issuance of a Coastal Development Permit.
Purpose
The Master Facilities Plan seeks to celebrate the unique, historical, and natural assets of the park. The plan will guide the future enhancement of the park based on the Half Moon Bay community’s vision and priorities. Elements of the
Master Facilities Plan is intended to be implemented over time as community interest grows and funding becomes
available.
Background & History
Smith Field Park was established in 1964 when the then
landowner leased the property to the City of Half Moon Bay.
Volunteers then created youth baseball fields. The City acquired the 29-acre park site in 2011 via a land trade with the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) and named it the
“Field of Dreams.”
The surrounding Wavecrest Open Space, with its open
meadows and windswept coastal bluffs, gives visitors
a peek into historic Half Moon Bay. From raptors flying overhead to breathtaking hiking trails, Wavecrest Open
Space is a remarkable seaside asset that provides a link to the California Coastal Trail.
Highway 1 Wavecrest Rd
Image 1-1: City of Half Moon Bay, Key Map
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Master Facilities PlanChapter 1 Introduction
3 Existing Site Conditions
To understand the unique setting of the
Park, the consultant team conducted site
visits to study: • The character of the setting (both
built and natural)
• The condition of existing site
furnishings (lighting, paving, site
furniture, fencing, and signage)
• Existing park access and circulation
patterns (pedestrian,car, bike,
maintenance/EVA, and parking)
• Existing uses (ball fields,
horseshoes, dog park, trail access,
and maintenance storage)
Access
Access to the Park is limited to Wavecrest
Road. Pedestrian access is provided
along the southern side of Wavecrest
Road, from Highway 1 to just outside the
park gates. Once inside the gates, all
pavement surfacing is asphalt, gravel, or
native ground.
Parking
The parking lot is gravel and in poor
condition. Pot holes, wash boarding,
and erosion (due to lack of drainage
improvements) are a problem for both
park users and City maintenance staff.
Dog park and horseshoe users park in a
small, informal, gravel parking area that is
adjacent to their use areas.
Ballfields
There are five (5) ball fields on the park
site. Half Moon Bay (HMB) Little League,
Junior Giants, and other groups use
Fields 1, 2, 4, and 5 during their seasons.
Field 3 is used by the City for recreational
league softball and other activities as well
as by youth baseball for practices. Field 3
is the only field with lights for evening use.
The fields are mowed by City staff. HMB
Little League takes care of remaining field
maintenance. HMB Little League also
uses and maintains the snack shack/
office, batting cages, and several storage
buildings.
Fenced Dog Park
There is a large fenced dog area just
north of the park entry. The local dog park
group helps the City maintain the area.
City staff mow, weed, and spread wood
chips. The fencing is in good shape and
the mulch gets replenished every year.
There is a small storage building that
is in disrepair and several picnic tables
that are in decline. The City maintains a
portable restroom nearby.
Horseshoes
Sixteen (16) horseshoe pits are located
south of the fenced dog park and are
used and maintained by the Half Moon
Bay Horseshoe Club.
Trail head
At the southwest corner of the site is a trail
head into Wavecrest Open Space where
users can access the California Coastal
Trail and beaches. The trail head is
unassuming and lacks a sense of arrival.
Storage
The City utilizes many shipping containers
on site to store equipment and tools.
These facilities are unsightly and lack
weatherproofing.
Image 1-3: Existing Concrete Building
Image 1-2: Historical Park Entry, Google
Image 1-4: Dog Park, Google
20 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 1 Introduction 4 P
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5 Wavecrest
Open Space Wavecrest Road
FIELD 3
REC FIELD
FIELD 2
BASEBALL
FIELD 1
BASEBALL
FIELD 4
BASEBALL
FIELD 5
BASEBALL
FENCED
DOG PARK
HORSESHOE
PITS
POTENTIAL
ACTIVE
AREA
POTENTIAL
PASSIVE
AREA
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Park Entry
Parking
Trail/Coastal Access
Visitor Access (car, ped, bike)
Maintenance Access
Batting Cages
Snackshack/Restrooms
Storage Container
CMU Structures
Water Tank
Wetland/Habitat
Existing Trees
Limit of Work
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1 2
3 4
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21 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Open Space
Over 50% of the site is open space and
considered potential environmentally
sensitive habitat area. This open space
is home to many native flora and fauna,
and further development of these area is
severely limited or prohibited.
Miscellaneous Structures
There are two (2) existing concrete
structures just north of the entry. These
structures are remant WWII storage
buildings that ultimately will be subject
to environmental review and historic
assessment. An above ground water
tank and shipping container are located
near the trail head. Both water structures
can be removed once a water main is
installed. There are several containers
throughout the site that are used by the
City and HMB Little League for storage
purposes.
Related Planning Efforts
The Master Facilities Plan reflects input
from previous planning efforts:
• 2019 Parks Master Plan
Image 1-5: Dog Park
Image 1-6: Wavecrest Road, Google Streetview
Image 1-7: Parking Lot Looking West Image 1-8: Horseshoe Pits Image 1-9: Wavecrest Open Space, Google
22 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan 6
Design Process
Chapter 2
23 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 7 Public Outreach
The outreach process for Smith Field
Park included a variety of methods for
gathering community input. With the goal
of obtaining as much input as possible
from park users and the greater Half Moon
Bay community through a transparent
public process, the focus of outreach was
to create numerous different ways for the
public to offer opinions on the project.
Outreach included online engagement
opportunities, as well as an in-person
pop-up event where the community could
share comments and have dialogue
with consultant and City staff about the
park site. Specific outreach efforts were
conducted in both English and Spanish
to maximize engagement from a diverse
community.
The following is a summary of the Master
Facilities Plan public outreach process
and the methods used. More complete
information and responses are in the
Appendix.
Outreach opportunities were advertised
via the following channels:
Project Website
A project website was created to introduce
the project, identify the park site, outline
ways for the public to participate, and
provide a means to contact the staff and
project consultants with comments.
Pop-up Community Event
The first outreach event was a pop-up
booth downtown at the Night of Lights
Parade on December 3, 2021. Participants
were encouraged to express their
opinions about park uses and features
by voting with sticker dots and to write
in comments on the boards using postits. Each participant was given a limited number of dots with which to express
their preferences. Adults and children
were given different types of dots so their
responses could be tallied separately.
The interactive boards focused on the
current uses at Smith Field Park and new
uses that would (in their opinion) improve
the park. Over fifty people visited the
booth and added dots to the boards or
wrote in comments.
Participants liked the current amenities
offered at the park, with the California
Coastal Trail access, ball fields, and dog
park being the most popular. The top four
amenities the community wished to see
added to Smith Field Park were:
• City website
• Posters at City Hall
• Project website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Nextdoor
• City eNews
• Hard copies of survey at library
• Signs at Smith Field & Mac
Dutra Parks
• Hard copies at the TACC
1. Playground
2. Outdoor Picnic/Gathering Area
3. Larger Dog Park
4. Pickleball (write-in)
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2021
Online
Presence Outreach
Plan
Community Input
Summary
Stakeholder
Meetings
Online
Survey
SURVEY
Pop-Up
Community Event
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2022
Park & Rec
Commission Mtg.
MARCH - MAY 2022
Park & Rec
Commission Mtg.
Draft
Master Plan
Final
Master Plan
OUTREACH SCHEDULE
Smith Field Park
Master Plan
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What would you like to see more of?
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Figure 2-1: Community Outreach Schedule
Figure 2-2: Outreach Flyer
24 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 8 Community Survey
An online community survey was available
from January 6 to January 31, 2022. The
full summary of the results can be found
in the Appendix.
In total, 376 individual responses were
received, 228 of which were from
Half Moon Bay residents (60% of all
responses). The survey consisted of 14
questions which focused on how people
get to and currently use the park. Several
questions asked for input related to
amenities and improvements desired at
the park.
To improve upon an already well-used
park and gain insight on how the park
is currently used, the survey asked
participants to identify the main reason
they visit the park. The top four responses
were:
The top four desired amenities to improve
the park were:
One question asked about public facilities
that would improve the user experience
at Smith Field. The top 2 responses were:
Overall, residents and park users love
the current amenities offered and want to
focus on improving access and usability
by improving infrastructure elements such
as parking and lighting. Respondents
would also like the park to offer additional
amenities, such as a playground, sand
volleyball court, pickleball court, and
picnic areas with shade, that appeal to a
broader range of users.
The survey also asked a question
regarding the naming of the site. The
park is currently named Smith Field
Park. Respondents indicated a desire to
rename the park site as a whole, while
maintaining “Smith Field” as the name of
the youth baseball complex. Over 60%
of survey respondents are in favor of
renaming the park.
1. Baseball/Softball 40%
2. Enjoy Nature/Open Space 35%
3. Access to Trails and Paths 32%
4. Dog Park 28%
1. Picnic Areas 53%
2. Playground 40%
3. Sand Volleyball 35%
4. Shade Structure 27%
1. Improved Parking Lot Surfacing
70%
2. Site Lighting 52%
Community Survey Questions
1 How often do you visit Smith Field Park?
2 How do you typically get to Smith Field Park?
3 What is your primary reason for visiting Smith
Field Park?
4 Smith Field Park provides numerous active
recreation opportunities. Which active
recreation opportunity do you enjoy the most
at Smith Field Park? If your activity is not
listed below, please write in additional uses in
“Other.”
5 Smith Field Park provides numerous passive
recreation opportunities. Which passive
recreation opportunity do you enjoy the most
at Smith Field Park? If your activity is not
listed below, please write in additional uses in
“Other.”
6 What amenities do you think would improve
Smith Field Park? Select all that apply.
Please write in additional ideas in “Other.”
7 What public facilities do you think would
improve Smith Field Park? Select all that
apply. Please write in additional ideas in
“Other.”
8 Would you support renaming the entire park,
while maintaining the name of the baseball
complex as something similar to “Smith Little
League Complex?”
9 Please select your age group:
10 Please identify your household composition:
11 Do you live within the city limits of Half Moon
Bay?
12 Please write in which coastside community or
neighborhood you live in.
13 Anything else you want us to know about
Smith Field Park?
14 Thank you for your time! Please provide
your email if you’d like updates on the
Smith Field Park Master Plan or visit www.
SmithFieldMasterPlan.com.
25 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 9 Stakeholder Meetings
Several stakeholder groups were
identified by City staff at the start of the
project. Six meetings were held between
December 2021 and January 2022.
These discussions provided insight into
the use and condition of the park and
identified potential opportunities and
constraints. Meeting notes can be found
in the Appendix.
Half Moon Bay Little League
Virtual meeting held on 12/15/2021
The discussion focused on the current
use of the five (5) existing fields, league
infrastructure and buildings, and the
unmet needs of the HMB Little League.
Future improvement ideas for the ball
fields include:
Dog Park Group
Phone call on 12/17/2021
The discussion focused on the current
use of the large, fenced area as well as
improvements that would bolster the user
and dog experience.
Future improvement ideas for the dog
park include:
Half Moon Bay Horseshoe Club
Phone call on 1/10/2022
The discussion focused on the current
use of the 16 horseshoe pits.
Future improvement ideas for the
horseshoe area include:
HMB Soccer Club & HMB AYSO
Phone calls on 2/8/2022 & 2/15/2022
The discussion focused on additional field
opportunities for both soccer clubs. Both
currently share fields at Cunha Middle
School. AYSO holds practices at various
other school sites.
Both clubs would welcome a synthetic
multi-use field that they could use for
games or practice.
Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Virtual meeting held on 12/13/2021
The discussion focused on the planned
Bay to Sea Trail that aims to connect
through Wavecrest Open Space and
improvements to the park site that would
provide amenities for broader use.
Future improvement ideas include:
Coastside Land Trust (CSLT)
Virtual meeting held on 1/10/2022
The discussion focused on the planning
for uses and improvements that are
appropriate for the site and its proximity
to wetlands and sensitive habitats.
The group discussed exploring permeable
paving options and having a restroom
facility that was maintained regularly.
• lighting and power
• permanent restroom facility
• synthetic turf pits
• paved parking lot
• gathering area for use during
tournaments
• improved parking lot access and
conditions
• improved field drainage and
condition
• multi-use field solutions
• synthetic turf field (1-2)
• permanent storage and offices
• amenities for families, e.g.,
playground, picnic areas
• walking loop
• better spectator seating
• accessible pathways
• commercial grade site furniture
and dog features
• shade
• permanent and automatic water
fountain for both dogs and
people
• add fencing, gates, and shed
• regular weed removal inside and
outside of fenced dog park
• paved road to dog park
• separate, fenced small dog park
• artificial turf as surface of both
large and small dog areas
• more regular maintenance and
spreading of wood chips
• permanent restroom facility
• solutions to dog walking issues
(commercial vs. average user)
• educational signage re: dogs,
wildlife, park use
26 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 10 Public Presentations
Presentations were made at three (3)
Parks and Recreation Commission
(P&R) meetings and took place at project
milestones. Commissioner and public
input were used to plan and refine the
concepts.
P&R Meeting on 2/23/2022
The presentation focused on project
efforts to date. The site assessment
findings were presented, focusing on the
impact of the wetlands on future planning
efforts. A summary of the community
engagement was presented, sharing with
the commission the community feedback
received at the Night of Lights, via the
online community survey and stakeholder
interviews.
Potential design considerations were also
shared during the presentation. The list of
questions below served as a tool to assist
the commission to consider possible
design solutions and trade-offs they
would be responding to at the subsequent
workshop.
• Are the existing buildings critical
to the future design of Smith Field
Park?
• Is the Commission open joint-use or
a more efficient use of the fields?
• Explore adding a multi-use
soccer field/ball field.
• Combine uses of Fields 4
and 5 to create a larger, off-leash
dog area or more space
for amenities and storage.
P&R Workshop on 3/23/2022
Three (3) design alternatives based on
community, Commission, and staff input
were presented.
Alternative Concept A included
improvements to the parking lot and
signage only. The remainder of the site,
fields and amenities, remained as is.
A Parking Lot
ALTERNATIVES - Concept A
A. Improve parking lot
B. Project signage
A B B
B
A
Figure 2-3: Alternative Concept A
27 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 11 A Improve and expand parking lot
B Pave maintenance access
C Project signage
D Improve/renovate all ballfields
E Relocate snack shack
F Picnic zones
G Expand dog park
H Plaza with play area, picnic areas,
and restroom
I Sport court area
J Consolidated storage
K Nature paths and seating
Alternative Concept B included the
following improvements:
ALTERNATIVES - Concept B
A. Improve and expand parking lot
B. Pave maintenance access
C. Project signage
D. Improve/renovate all ballfields
E. Relocate snack shack
F. Picnic zones
G. Expand dog park
H. Plaza with play area, picnic and
restroom
I. Sport court area
J. Consolidated storage
K. Nature paths and seating
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28 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 12 A Improved and expanded parking lot
B Paved maintenance access
C Project signage
D Improved/renovated ballfields
E Relocated snack shack
F Mulit-use synthetic field
G Expanded dog park
H Plaza with play area, picnic areas,
and restroom
I Sport court area
J Picnic zone
K Nature paths and seating
Alternative Concept C included the
following improvements:
ALTERNATIVES - Concept C
A. Improve and expand parking lot
B. Pave maintenance access
C. Project signage
D. Replace and reorient all ballfields
E. Relocate snack shack
F. Synthetic turf field
G. Relocate dog park
H. Plaza with picnic, play area and
restroom
I. Sport court area
J. Picnic zone
K. Consolidate storage
L. Nature paths and seating
M. Relocate horseshoes to another site
within city
A
B
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Figure 2-5: Alternative Concept C
29 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 13 The Commission preferred Alternative
Concept C with the following changes:
P&R Meeting on 5/23/2022
The Commission was presented with
the preferred plan that incorporated their
previous comments and suggestions.
The Commissioners and public were
invited to comment after the presentation.
Overall, the feedback was positive. A
representative from Smith Field Little
League spoke indicating general support
for Smith Field improvements, but noted
reservations regarding potential loss
of Field 5. He stated that the league is
open to the new plan and will continue to
communicate with the City as the project
moves forward.
At the end of the public meeting, the Parks
and Recreation Commission unanimously
recommended the Smith Field Master
Facilities Plan to the Council.
Additional Meetings with
HMB Little League
6/23/2022 & 7/21/2022
After the Parks & Recreation Commission
presentation on 5/23/2022, the City met
with the board of the Half Moon Bay
Little League to discuss the merits of the
Preferred Concept and the implications it
posed to the Little League’s operations
and use. These conversations led to
revisions to the Preferred Concept in
regards to the potential conversion of
ballfields in the future.
• move sports court to current
Field 3
• keep dog park in the
same location and expand into
undeveloped area to the east
• explore adding three (3) sand
volleyball courts
• provide automobile access and
parking near the dog park
1 Parking lot
2 Paved maintenance access
3 Snack shack and restroom
4 Restroom
5 Playground
6 Picnic area
7 Multi-use synthetic field
8 Sport court area
9 Dog park (large and small)
10 Nature paths and seating
11 Batting cages
12 Ballfield
13 Storage
Figure 2-6: Preferred Concept
30 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 2 Design Process 14 Goals & Objectives
The goals and objectives of the General
Plan, Local Coastal Land Use Plan
Update, and the 2019 Parks and
Recreation Master Plan guided the
decisions and recommendations for the
Smith Field Master Facilities Plan.
2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Goals:
• Enhance Quality of Life and
Community Character
• Support Sustainability and
Conservation
• Be Connected and Accessible
• Balance Economics and Feasibility
Based on those goals and the input
from the community during the outreach
process, the following four (4) goals for
the project were identified:
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1 Appeal to the entire Half Moon Bay Community by providing amenities and recreational opportunities that appeal to the broader community. 2 Enhance user experience by creating a safe and welcoming environment through the implementation of accessible parking, walkways, seating and amenities. 3 Environmentally sustainable growth. Design with sensitivity to the site and surrounding natural resources by minimizing the impact on the local ecosystem.
Consider the use of sustainable materials and best maintenance practices. 4 Honor the past by embracing the users and experiences that call Smith Field Park home, while looking forward to the opportunities to expand its user base. 31 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan 15
Master Plan
Chapter 3
32 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 3 Master Plan 16 Recommendations
The Preferred Concept is focused on
improving the current amenities and
uses onsite, while adding additional
opportunities for recreation that appeal to
the entire Half Moon Bay community.
Ball Fields
The Master Facilities Plan recommends
reconstructing Fields 1, 2, 4 and 5 in
their entirety. This includes grading,
drainage, fencing, dugouts, benches, and
bleachers. Depending on funding, the
fields could be replaced with the standard
infield fines and sod, or an all-weather
material to allow for year-round use. The
HMB Little League is interested in adding
lighting at Field 2 if the funding and
infrastructure allow. Field 5 will remain in
place and may also be upgraded under
the Plan. This area is also a possible
future location for active sports courts.
Any decision regarding the ultimate
future use of the area will be subject
to a separate community engagement
process. No imminent change in current
use is contemplated.
Dog Park
A relocated and enlarged dog park will
allow for more use by both human and
dog populations, as well as provide a safe
area for small dogs to play separately from
large dogs. Surfacing is to be synthetic
turf and the fencing will be appropriate
for containment of dogs while also
allowing views into the open space. Entry
gates are provided to allow for a safe
place to unleash dogs prior to entering
the dog area. New, commercial quality
benches and tables will be provided for
dog owners, and agility obstacles will be
included for dogs. Two water fountains
with dog bowls and spigots will be located
within the fenced space, one in each of
the large and small dog areas.
This Plan acknowledges that in the future
a better site may become available for an
off leash dog park as well as a need to
resize the recommended dog park area
to better suit the needs of the community
and recreation at this park.
Play Area
One of the goals of both the 2019 Park
and Recreation Master Plan and this
Master Facilities Plan is to provide uses
for a broader audience. The play area will
provide fun for users of all ages and will
appeal to local families as well as visitors
of the ball fields. The structures should
reflect the needs of the community and
the surfacing should be poured-in-place.
Picnic Areas
Smith Field Park is surrounded on all
sides by beautiful open space. Several
single and group picnic areas will provide
an opportunity for people to gather and
enjoy the natural surroundings. These
picnic areas also provide seating and
spaces for pre- and post-game socializing
as well as viewing areas for users of the
dog park or play area.
Restroom
A new, permanent restroom facility near
the play area and dog park will allow easier
access for park users on the eastern side
of the site.
Multi-use Field
In place of current Field 3, which is used
by the City recreation department and
community members, a new multi-use
synthetic turf field will allow for flexible use Figure 3-2: Preferred Concept Figure 3-1: Ball Fields
Figure 3-3: Play Area, Restrooms and Dog Park
33 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 3 Master Plan 17 year-round. Striped for softball, baseball,
and soccer and lighted, this field can be
utilized by many sports groups within and
around the Half Moon Bay area.
Active Sport Area
During the outreach phase of this Plan,
the community voiced a need for more
sport courts. In response, a new sport
court area was proposed in place of
what is currently field 5. For planning and
estimating purposes, the Preferred Concept
considered three (3) sand volleyball courts,
two (2) fenced pickleball courts, and a
basketball court.
The intent of this Master Facilities Plan is
to illustrate the potential of this area, while
allowing for maximum flexibility for the
City and youth baseball in this area. All
decisions regarding the ultimate future use
of this area will be subject to a separate
community engagement process.
Nature Area
Due to the site’s proximity to surrounding
wetlands, it is important that its use and
development have as minimal impact as
possible on these vital natural resources,
while still allowing for passive recreation
around them. The eastern edge of the site
is undeveloped and well-suited for a lowimpact nature path with seating nodes and interpretive signage. This allows the public
to experience the beautiful scenery and
wildlife without direct access to sensitive
and protected areas.
Open Space Access
Smith Field Park provides an access point to
Wavecrest Open Space and the California
Coastal Trail. The trail head shall include
signage, kiosk, trash receptacles, and a
protected place for gathering.
Signage
Park signage shall be located at the Park
entry and visible to park users who arrive by
car, bike, or on foot.
Maintenance/Storage
A consolidated storage area at the end of
the new maintenance access in the northern
portion of the park will allow for adequate
storage space for both the Smith Field Little
League and the City Maintenance Division.
Figure 3-4: Preferred Concept
Figure 3-5: Active Sport Area and Multi-use Field
Figure 3-6: Nature Area Figure 3-7: Possible Sport Courts Layout 34 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 3 Master Plan 18 Figure 3-8: Preferred Plan
35 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan 19
Chapter 4Implementation
36 Smith Field Park
Master Facilities PlanChapter 4 Implementation 20
Phasing
The Master Facilities Plan is a tool
to inspire and guide future park
improvements through the implementation
of the Preferred Plan as may be further
refined by community engagement in
the future. The design was structured
to create independent phases for
flexibility in implementation—a phased
approach to allow both “pay as you go”
and more explanisive, publicly financed
implementation.
The recommended phasing of projects
is to be used for planning purposes, and
may change based on funding, community
needs, and site conditions.
Initial Phase: • Parking lot resurfacing and
expansion
• Paved maintenance access
Orange Phase: • Relocated and expanded
fenced, small and large dog park
• Play area • Permanent restroom • Picnic areas • Nature area with seating Red Phase: • Three (3) ball fields • Snack shack with restroom • Batting cage • Active Sport area which may include Field 5 or other uses
• Picnic area
Green Phase: • Multi-use synthetic field (replacing
Field 3)
• Picnic area Figure 4-1: Phasing Plan
37 Smith Field Park
Master Facilities PlanChapter 4 Implementation 21
Cost
The Opinion of Probable Costs included
in this Plan is intended to assist the City
in the implementation of the Preferred
Concept.
The construction costs are an estimate
and intended to be conservative and
used for planning purposes. The 20%
contingency is assumed to cover the staff
administration time for project pursuits,
designer contract costs, and bidding
administration.
To implement all proposed improvements
and phases, the total opinion of probable
cost is $15.86 million.
For budgeting and planning purposes,
the following estimates are broken out by
phase.
The total cost, broken out by phase:
PHASE Estimate
Initial Phase $2.76M
Orange Phase $4.74M
Red Phase $3.45M
Green Phase $4.91M
TOTAL $15.86M
Table 4-1: Estimate by Phase
38 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 4 Implementation 22 D. PARKING LOT
1 Asphalt Concrete 1313 TN $240.00 $315,120.00
2 ADA Curb Ramp 3 EA $10,000.00 $30,000.00
3 Concrete Driveway 1 EA $10,500.00 $10,500.00
4 Curb and Gutter 1387 LF $70.00 $97,090.00
5 Vertical Curb 1030 LF $65.00 $66,950.00
6 6” Striping 3743 LF $1.70 $6,363.10
7 ADA Pavement Marking 5 EA $170.00 $850.00
8 New Sign and New Pole 8 EA $400.00 $3,200.00
Sub-Total Parking Lot $530,073.10
E. HARDSCAPE
1 Maintenance Access - Conc.
Vehicular Paving
18000 SF $45.00 $810,000.00
Sub-Total Hardscape $810,000.00
F. SITE ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS
1 Lighting allowance 1 LS $75,000.00 $75,000.00
Sub-Total Site Electrical $75,000.00
G. SUBTOTAL $2,150,969
H. PROJECT START-UP
1 Bonding & Mobilization allow 5% $107,548
2 Staking & Layout allow 2% $43,019
3. Contingency Design Phase- 30% $460,307
J. Total of Construction $2,761,844
Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
INITIAL PHASE Jul-22
Item Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal
A. DEMOLITION
1 Clearing, Grubbing, and Stripping 1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00 2 Misc concrete 3080 SF $5.00 $15,400.00
3 Chain link fence 108 LF $7.00 $756.00
4 Wood fence 716 LF $5.00 $3,580.00
5 Concrete buildings 2 EA $15,000.00 $30,000.00
Sub-Total Demolition $74,736.00
B. EARTHWORK
1 Earthwork: Fill 1000 CY $100.00 $100,000.00
Sub-Total Earthwork $100,000.00
C. DRAINAGE
1 Storm Drain G1 Inlet 3 EA $6,300.00 $18,900.00
2 Storm Drain Manhole 3 EA $11,900.00 $35,700.00
3 12” HDPE Storm Drain Pipe 528 LF $130.00 $68,640.00
4 18” HDPE Storm Drain Pipe 301 LF $170.00 $51,170.00
5 Valley Gutter 699 LF $200.00 $139,800.00
6 Bioretention Area 4939 SF $50.00 $246,950.00
Sub-Total Drainage $561,160.00
39 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 4 Implementation 23 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
ORANGE PHASE Jul-22
Item Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal
A. DEMOLITION
1 Clearing, Grubbing, and Stripping 1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000.00 2 Concrete 400 SF $2.00 $800.00
3 Chain Link Fence 170 LF $7.00 $1,190.00
Sub-Total Demolition $16,990.00
B. EARTHWORK
1 Earthwork (fill) 100 CY $100.00 $10,000.00
Sub-Total Earthwork $10,000.00
C. DRAINAGE
1 Storm Drain G1 Inlet 1 EA $6,300.00 $6,300.00
2 Storm Drain Manhole 2 EA $11,900.00 $23,800.00
3 12” HDPE Storm Drain Pipe 66 LF $130.00 $8,580.00
4 18” HDPE Storm Drain Pipe 458 LF $170.00 $77,860.00
5 Bioretention Area 898 SF $50.00 $44,900.00
Sub-Total Drainage $161,440.00
D. HARDSCAPE
1 Conc. Pedestrian Paving, Standard 9500 SF $20.00 $190,000.00 2 Decomposed Granite 51500 SF $12.00 $618,000.00
Sub-Total Hardscape $808,000.00
E. PLANTING
1 Trees - 24” box 22 EA $450.00 $9,900.00
2 Planting 10000 SF $7.00 $70,000.00
Sub-Total Planting $79,900.00
F. IRRIGATION
1 Irrigation 10000 SF $12.00 $120,000.00
Sub-Total Irrigation $120,000.00
G. DOG PARK
1 Fencing - 6’ Ht 1000 LF $100.00 $100,000.00
v Gates 4 EA $3,000.00 $12,000.00
3 Synthetic Surfacing 40000 SF $35.00 $1,400,000.00
Sub-Total Dog Park $1,512,000.00
H. PLAY AREA
1 Safety Surfacing 4 SQ $30.00 $120.00
2 Play Structures 1 LS $300,000.00 $300,000.00
Sub-Total Play Area $300,120.00
I. SITE FURNITURE
1 Allowance (benches, tables,
trash, drinking fountains, etc.)
1 LS $45,000.00 $45,000.00
2 Shade Structure 1 EA $40,000.00 $40,000.00
Sub-Total Site Furniture $85,000.00
40 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 4 Implementation 24 J. STRUCTURES
1 Restroom 1 EA $500,000.00 $500,000.00
Sub-Total Structures $500,000.00
K. SIGNAGE
1 Signage (Entry, Trailhead,
Educational)
1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00
Sub-Total Signage $25,000.00
L. SITE ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS
1 Allowance 1 LS $75,000.00 $75,000.00
Sub-Total Site Electrical $75,000.00
M. SUBTOTAL $3,693,450
N. PROJECT START-UP
1 Bonding & Mobilization allow 5% $184,673
2 Staking & Layout allow 2% $73,869
3. Contingency Design Phase- 20% $790,398
P. Total of Construction $4,742,390
41 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 4 Implementation 25 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
RED PHASE Jul-22
Item Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal
A. DEMOLITION
1 Clearing, Grubbing, and Stripping 1 LS $450,000.00 $450,000.00 2 Concrete 2350 SF $2.00 $4,700.00
3 Chain Link Fence 3800 LF $7.00 26600
4 Batting Cage 280 LF $10.00 $2,800.00
5 Sub-Total Demolition $484,100.00
B. EARTHWORK
1 Earthwork (fill) 2500 CY $100.00 $250,000.00
Sub-Total Earthwork $250,000.00
C. DRAINAGE
1 Storm Drain G1 Inlet 2 EA $6,300.00 $12,600.00
2 Storm Drain Manhole 1 EA $11,900.00 $11,900.00
3 12” HDPE Storm Drain Pipe 58 LF $130.00 $7,540.00
4 18” HDPE Storm Drain Pipe 64 LF $170.00 $10,880.00
5 Bioretention Area 89 SF $50.00 $4,450.00
Sub-Total Drainage $47,370.00
D. HARDSCAPE
1 Conc. Pedestrian Paving, Standard 9500 SF $20.00 $190,000.00 Sub-Total Hardscape $190,000.00
E. PLANTING
1 Trees - 24” box 2 EA $450.00 $900.00
2 Planting 100 SF $7.00 $700.00
Sub-Total Planting $1,600.00
F. IRRIGATION
1 Irrigation 100 SF $12.00 $1,200.00
Sub-Total Irrigation $1,200.00
G. SITE FURNITURE
1 Picnic Tables 7 EA $4,500.00 $31,500.00
1 Flagpole/Memorial 1 LS $8,500.00 $8,500.00
Sub-Total Site Furniture $40,000.00
H. STRUCTURES
1 Snack Shack and Restroom 1 EA $750,000.00 $750,000.00 2 Batting Cage 1 EA $15,000.00 $15,000.00
Sub-Total Structures $765,000.00
I. BASEBALL FIELDS
1 Fields (infield fines, sod, fencing) 4 EA $200,000.00 $800,000.00 2 Backstop 4 EA $15,000.00 $60,000.00
3 Bleachers 8 EA $3,500.00 $28,000.00
4 Dug-out benches (w/ backs) 8 EA $600.00 $4,800.00
5 Scoreboard 3 EA $6,000.00 $18,000.00
Sub-Total Baseball Fields $910,800.00
42 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 4 Implementation 26 J. SUBTOTAL $2,690,070
K. PROJECT START-UP
1 Bonding & Mobilization allow 5% $134,504
2 Staking & Layout allow 2% $53,801
3 Contingency Design phase- 20% $575,675
M. Total of Construction $3,454,050
O. DESIGN ALTERNATE: SPORT COURTS
1 Conc. Pedestrian Paving,
Standard
3000 SF $20.00 $60,000.00
2 Allowance (tables, benches,
drinking fountain)
1 LS $20,000.00 $20,000.00
3 Allowance (fencing, surfacing,
netting, standards, etc)
1 LS $450,000.00 $450,000.00
Sub-Total Sport Courts $530,000.00
43 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 4 Implementation 27 Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
GREEN PHASE Jul-22
Item Quantity Unit Cost Subtotal
A. DEMOLITION
1 Clearing, Grubbing, and
Stripping
1 LS $22,000.00 $22,000.00
2 Concrete 1100 SF $2.00 $2,200.00
3 Chain Link Fence 2000 LF $7.00 $14,000.00
Sub-Total Demolition $38,200.00
B. EARTHWORK
1 Earthwork (fill) 750 CY $100.00 $75,000.00
Sub-Total Earthwork $75,000.00
C. HARDSCAPE
1 Conc. Pedestrian Paving,
Standard
2200 SF $20.00 $44,000.00
Sub-Total Hardscape $44,000.00
D. SITE ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS
1 Allowance 1 LS $100,000.00 $75,000.00
Sub-Total Site Electrical $75,000.00
E. SITE FURNITURE
1 Allowance (benches, tables,
trash, drinking fountains, etc.)
1 LS $25,000.00 $25,000.00
2 Shade Structure 1 EA $40,000.00 $40,000.00
Sub-Total Site Furniture $65,000.00
F. MULTI-USE FIELD
1 Synthetic Sports Field Turf
(base, cork infill, grading,
drainage)
115,000 SF $30.00 $3,450,000.00
2 Fencing and Gates 1,400 LF $100.00 $140,000.00
Sub-Total Multi-use Field $3,590,000.00
G. SUBTOTAL $3,822,200
H. PROJECT START-UP
1 Bonding & Mobilization allow 5% $191,110
2 Staking & Layout allow 2% $76,444
3 Contingency Design phase20%$817,951
J. Total of Construction $4,907,705
44 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan 28
Chapter 5Appendices
45 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 29 Community Engagement
Project Webpage
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46 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 30 Outreach Collateral
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47 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 31 Outreach Collateral
48 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 32 Night of Lights Exhibits
49 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 33 Community Survey
50 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 34 Community Survey
51 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 35 Community Survey
52 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 36 Community Survey
53 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 37 Community Survey
54 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 38 Community Survey
55 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 39 Community Survey
56 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 40 Community Survey
57 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 41 Stakeholder Meetings
Half Moon Bay Little League
Date: 12/15/2021
Attendees:
Kristina Keates - HMB Little
League representative
John Doughty - City of HMB
Public Works Director
Melonite Reynolds -
Gates+Associates
Daniel Shafir-Schoor -
Gates+Associates
58 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 42 City Staff
Date: 12/13/2021
Attendees:
Edward Behle - City of HMB Recreation
Supervisor
Matthew Chidester - City of HMB
Deptuty City Manager
Melonie Reynolds - Gates+Associates
Daniel Shafir-Schoor -
Gates+Associates
59 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 43 Pennisula Open Space Trust (POST)
Date: 12/13/2021
Attendees:
Rachael Faye - POST
Tiffany Edwards - POST
Melonie Reynolds - Gates+Associates
60 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 44 City Staff
Date: 1/14/2022
Attendees:
Todd Seeley - City of HMB Public Works Superintendant
Melonie Reynolds - Gates+Associates
Notes from call:
1. Need water line to site – upsizing to 6” or 8”
2. City maintains road and fields. Paved roads would be ideal with necessary water treatment
3. City only mows fields, LL takes care of everything
4. City assists dog park with maintenance – some time here and there (a couple times a year). They bring in mulch, city spreads. Some weeding and labor throughout the year.
5. No maintenance responsibilities for horseshoes
6. Request permanent storage facility for equipment/shop for maintenance
7. Benches and seating opportunities
8. Above ground tank and shipping container can be removed once the water line is upsized.
9. Wish list – redo all fields with proper drainage and synthetic turf. Redo layout of fields, with center area for community area. Do we need 5 fields?
10. Soccer field would be great
11. Trail head at access
12. Basketball courts
13. Sand volley ball from maintenance perspective is a no go
14. Dog park – prefer synthetic turf Foster City has a great facility
15. Add lighting – panel is old
16. Update snack shack with nicer, modern facility.
17. Enough playgrounds elsewhere in city
18. Bunkers – Army corp of engineers. Radio rooms – could be repurposed. 61 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 45 Dog Park
Date: 12/17/2021
Attendees:
Carol Wexler - Dog Park user and representative
Melonie Reynolds - Gates+Associates
summary provided by Carol, after initial phone call:
December 2021 From: Carol Wexler
Thank you for allowing us to provide our input to the Smith Field Master Plan.
Many of us have used and loved the HMB dog park since it opened in 2001. We know it’s many unique environmental aspects and requirements. We would be grateful if you are going to make equipment changes if you will allow a few of the dog park long time users to help pick out the equipment such as chairs, umbrellas, awnings.etc and dog toys. And if you decide that artificial turf is in the future you will allow us to help design the layout. We are hoping for hills as part of the plan.
Following is a summary of our ideas for the dog park:
1. New commercial furniture designed for use in dog parks. This should include benches and chairs for at least 20 to 30 people. They should be sturdy enough for wear and tear by dogs, people, wet lands and the salty ocean environment. The equipment should be affixed permanently in place so it cannot be removed. Theft of equipment is a problem here.
2. Shade is needed in the dog park and should be provided by sturdy commercial grade umbrellas. Plus at least one commercial grade awning attached to or just in front of the west side of the shed that is already in the dog park. This equipment must be strong enough to withstand the heavy winds, wetlands and salty ocean weather that are unique to our environment. Both should be affixed in some manner to prohibit theft.
3. Commercial Dog Park toys are needed for the dogs to play on. One in particular would be a large type of culverts for dogs to run thru. This was specifically requested by two separate dog park users.
4. Automatic water fountain for dogs and people affixed so it can not be stolen.
5. Repairs are needed to the dog park fence, gates and the shed. Would like this to be a regular scheduled maintenance.
6. Regular weed removal inside and outside of the dog park. (I believe this is on Public Works regular maintenance scheduler.) We would like to include weeding up to and around the port-a-potty.
7. The road to the dog park and the horse shoe pit needs to be paved. And weeding around the road to the dog park. This area is full of fox tails which are dangerous to dogs and people.
8. A separate dog park for small dogs is badly needed. Small dogs and senior citizens with small dogs have a difficult time tolerating the larger dogs that use the current dog park.
9. *Artificial Turf is needed for the Dog Park footing. See the following Web sites for example of suppliers of artificial turf for dog parks:
XGrass: https://www.xgrass.com/pet-parks.html
Heavenly Greens Artificial Turf for dog park:https://www.heavenlygreens.com/commercialartificial-turf/pets-kennels
10. Lighting for the dog park that will allow use after dark. (At least two tall lights similar to the lights at the ball park.
*The dog park is used every day unless the weather includes heavy rain and wind. Currently the dog park footing is wood chips. It is used because the wood chips are free and they are the best we have found since shortly after the dog park opened. It helps to keep the park dry and usable all year long. However, the wood chips breakdown and must be refilled and spread each year. The wood chips can be hard on some of the dog’s feet and the dogs tend to chew on the wood chips. This is not the best thing for the dog’s health. Grass tends to be very wet and unusable in the winter. Artificial Turf sounds ideal.
If before Artificial Turf is installed or if it isn’t going to be a consideration then the wood chips need to be spread and evened out 0n a regular basis. The wood chips tend to pile up against some fence lines weakening the fence. The wood chips should be pulled away from these fence lines. More gravel is needed at entrance gates and around the shed where there are low spots. And gravel is needed at the water faucet area.
Thank you
62 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 46 Half moon Bay Horseshoe Club
Date: 1/04/2022
Attendees:
Rick Della Santina - HMB Hoseshoe Club
Melonie Reynolds - Gates+Associates
• Part of a national association, with no national funding • Only club in San Mateo County. No club in Monterey County. • Host 21 tournaments a year - Tournaments draw people from nearby states and all over CA.
• Majority of group are seniors. Co-ed. All ages. Youngest player is 9 years old.
• Self-sufficient, no recognition from city re: what tournament bring to the city (retail, tourism)
• No electricity or lighting. Bring portable power pack to run printer • Maintain entire horseshoe area. Try to contribute and not create an eye sore.
• Shared parking with dog park users
• Larger facility would allow for hosting state tournaments. • People do drop in to use horseshoe pits
• Tri valley club at alameda County fair grounds
• Dog park so close was a challenge, high point created next to the pits which causes flooding of the pits
• Pits are used 3-4 days a week throughout the year
• Season starts around daylight savings time. Ends around fall back. December hosts (2) final tournaments.
Nice to Haves:
• Lighting/power
• Permanent restrooms
• Synthetic turf pits
• Could not afford to pay user charge
• Paved parking lot
• Gathering area for post tournaments (wind block/BBQs/ seating)
• Prefer not to move (weather, climate, other uses)
• 16 pits are sufficient for now. If additional pits
are added, they could host a state tournament, but that’s not necessary at this time.
63 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 47 Coastside Land Trust (CSLT)
Date: 1/10/2022
Attendees:
Jo Chamberlain - CLST
Melonie Reynolds - Gates+Associates
Notes from call:
• Paving existing parking – will it create existing runoff? • Surfaces that are pervious are an option – but likely • Nice if restrooms could be open and cleaned every day – lots of users at dog park and trails
• Trees being planted along the easement in the open space – not sure who did that? Blocking fire access. Who is planting those? LL? City needs to remove these ASAP
64 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 48 HMB Soccer Club and AYSO
Dates: 2/8/2022 & 2/15/2022
Attendees:
Alan O’Driscoll - HMB Soccer Club
Dylan Ragozin - HMB AYSO
Melonie Reynolds - Gates+Associates
Notes from calls:
HMB Soccer Club:
• Soccer club could use a field in that location with lights. • Multi-use, synthetic turf fields would be ideal
• Currently play at Cuhna – 2 synthetic fields. There are no lights – powered but no lights.
• Redwood city has a synthetic field that is great.
AYSO:
• Rec soccer program – serves a broader community
• 600 kids in fall, 400 kids in spring
• Currently we play at Cuhna – challenges to current set up as soccer grows. Schools have priority. Used to play at Hatch.
Some practice space at HMB HS behind baseball field – 5 min walk from nearest parking.
• Like playing at Cunha as a home base, sense of community.
Everyone in one place (families)
Needs:
• More weekday field use
• Soccer club plays at Cuhna all week
• School has priority
• AYSO fills in where there is space
• Hatch is not maintained well for soccer, AYSO has stepped away at this point
• HS is far away and not ideal.
Input:
• Always thought Hatch was next to be developed
• Less central/convenient
• Open to new field opportunities
• Synthetic turf
• Doesn’t need to be lined or certain size for games, but min 50x70 yds would be useful for practice/
smaller field games. 65x110 yds. full size
• Can contribute, have funds set aside for field
improvements/creation
• Adult soccer may be a need?
65 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 49 Public Presentations
Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:2/23/2022
66 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 50 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:2/23/2022
67 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 51 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:2/23/2022
68 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 52 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:2/23/2022
69 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 53 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:2/23/2022
70 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 54 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:2/23/2022
71 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 55 Public Presentations
Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop
Date:3/23/2022
72 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 56 Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop
Date:3/23/2022
73 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 57 Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop
Date:3/23/2022
74 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 58 Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop
Date:3/23/2022
75 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 59 Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop
Date:3/23/2022
76 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 60 Parks & Recreation Commission Workshop
Date:3/23/2022
77 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 61 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:5/31/2022
78 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 62 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:5/31/2022
79 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 63 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:5/31/2022
80 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 64 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:5/31/2022
81 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 65 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:5/31/2022
82 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 66 Parks & Recreation Commission
Date:5/31/2022
83 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 67 Site Survey
Prepared by: Freyer & Laureta, Inc.
84 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 68 Wetland Assessment Memo
Prepared by: SWCA Environmental Consultants
85 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 69 Wetland Assessment Memo
86 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 70 Wetland Assessment Memo
87 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 71 Wetland Assessment Memo
88 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 72 Wetland Assessment Memo
89 Smith Field Park Master Facilities Plan Chapter 5 Appendices 73 Wetland Assessment Memo
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