ITEM 4. 21
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
AUGUST 14, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE THE REVISED RIVER ISLANDS PHASE
TWO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space
Master Plan
CEQA STATUS: The Proposed Project Falls Within the Scope of the Previously Certified Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report ( SEIR) ( SCH No.
1993112027) for the River Islands at Lathrop
Phase Two Project; therefore, No Further
Environmental Review is Required in
Accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act
SUMMARY:
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan at the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting that was held on August 3, 2023. The Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff recommends the City Council adopt a Resolution to approve the revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan to be aligned with the recent changes to Vesting Tentative Map No. VTM 6716. The Woodlands East District was recently modified which rearranged the street layout, lot configurations, and location and size of neighborhood parks N5 and N7, which increased the total Neighborhood Park acreage by 5 acres.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks Master Plan for River Islands is intended to provide a network of master planned parks and open spaces throughout the River Islands development. The park locations along the river provide opportunities to experience the river in multiple ways.
Open spaces are woven throughout at varying scales in order to support an assortment of passive and active recreation. Several types of sports fields are included as well as ample opportunities to enjoy nature and the water's edge.
Pedestrian and bicycle circulation is designed to enable residents to move safely throughout the community. Varying classes of bicycle paths are integrated and promote easy access to open space and extended cycling or running.
In June of 2021, the City approved the River Islands Phase Two Parks & Open Space Master Plan for the River Islands Modified Phase Two Project. A total of 230. 29 acres in the River Islands Modified Phase Two area are devoted to a variety of parks.
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The parks, in and around the developed areas, include Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks, Linear Parks ( trails), and Pocket Parks. There are also over 272 acres of other open space areas, including levees, drainage swales and protected wetlands.
In May of 2022, the City of Lathrop' s Community Development Director approved a Substanital Conformance request from River Islands for the Woodlands East District.
The application for Substantial Conformance with VTM 6716 was submitted to include various modifications to the road alignments, lot size, and for the two Neighborhood Parks N5 and N7 to be increased in acreage from 5. 39 to 7. 8 and 5. 12 to 5. 4, respectively. This modification increased the total Neighborhood Park acreage of the development by 5 acres and also increased the size of lake L14. Substantial Conformance findings are required to be made pursuant to Condition of Approval # 36 of VTM 6716 when modifications are made to the Vesting Tentative Map. The proposed revised Parks Master Plan will account for the increase in neighbhorhood park acreages.
Additionally, pursuant to Condition of Approval # 118 of VTM 6716, the Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan needs to be consistent with the Quimby Act for required park acreage. Pursuant to the Quimby Act, the project is required to provide approximately 161 acres of neighborhood and community parks. The revised Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan shows compliance with the Quimby Act by providing approximately 167 acres of parkland total.
CEQA REVIEW
Environmental review for the River Islands project as a whole was completed in the certified Subsequent Environmental Impact Report ( SEIR) for the River Islands at Lathrop Phase Two Project ( State Clearinghouse No. 1993112027). The SEIR considered the full range of potential environmental effects of urban development of the entire River Islands Project, including planned parks and open space for the Project.
The project would not produce any new significant environmental impacts, and no new mitigation measures are required. The SEIR specified the mitigation measures needed to reduce potentially significant environmental effects of the River Islands project to a less than significant level. The project is required to conform to these mitigation measures.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lathrop Approving the Revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan B. Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation for City Council to Approve the River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan C. River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan D. Findings of Substantial Conformance with Vesting Tentative Map 6716 dated May 5, 2022
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REVISED RIVER ISLANDS PHASE TWO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
APPROVALS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP
APPROVING THE REVISED RIVER ISLANDS PHASE TWO PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Parks and Open Space Master Plan for River Islands is intended to provide a network of master planned parks and open spaces throughout the River Islands development; and
WHEREAS, the request is to amend the River Islands Phase Two Parks Master Plan to be aligned with recent changes to Vesting Tentative Map No. VTM 6716; and WHEREAS, Neighborhood Parks N5 and N7 increased in acreage from 5. 39 to
7. 8 and 5. 12 to 5. 4, respectively; and
WHEREAS, various parks located along Paradise Cut, Old River and San Joaquin River provides residents the opportunities to experience the river in multiple ways; and
WHEREAS, the open spaces are woven throughout at varying scales in order to support an assortment of passive and active recreation; and WHEREAS, several types of sports fields are included as well as ample opportunities to enjoy nature and the water' s edge; and WHEREAS, pedestrian and bicycle circulation is designed to enable residents to move safely throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, varying classes of bicycle paths are integrated and promote easy access to open space and extended cycling or running; and WHEREAS, community and neighborhood park acreages for Phase Two were used to calculate and meet the State' s minimum parkland dedication requirements; and
WHEREAS, neighborhood parks must be provided at a rate of 2 acres per 1, 000 population and Community Parks at 3 acres per 1, 000 population; and WHEREAS, Environmental review for the River Islands project as a whole was completed in the certified Subsequent Environmental Impact Report ( SEIR) for the River Islands at Lathrop Phase Two Project ( State Clearinghouse No. 1993112027). The SEIR considered the full range of potential environmental effects of urban development of the entire River Islands Project, including planned parks and open space for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve the Revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of August 2023, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas Salvador Navarrete
City Clerk City Attorney
ATTACHMENT B
CITY OF LATHROP
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023, 6: OOP. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
390 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE
LATHROP, CALIFORNIA 95330
MINUTES
1. PRELIMINARY
1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - Parks and Recreation Commissioner Chair Zien called the meeting to order at 6: 06 p. m.
1. 2 ROLL CALL Present: Chair Zien, Vice- Chair Hopping, Commissioners Smith, Datoc, Sandhu
1. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair Zien led the Pledge of Allegiance
1. 4 ANNOUNCEMENT( S) BY CHAIR OR DIRECTOR - None
2. PRESENTATIONS
2. 1 PARKS, RECREATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES UPDATE
Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Todd Sebastian reported the following update:
Recreation Special Events Update
Gave an overview on recent past events including the " Lathrop Birthday Celebration", " Movies in the Park", and ' Concerts in the Park" which all saw an increase in attendance. Stanford Crossing and the Lathrop Food Plaza were partners for the Lathrop Birthday Celebration". Under counter organic waste bins were handed out during the event to all attendees. Upcoming Special Events include Family Fun Night" on August lith, "Touch a Truck" on September 9t", ' Comedy Under the Stars" on September 15t" and " Trunk or Treat" on October 215t
Recreation Programs Update
Gave an overview on past and upcoming recreation programs.
Camp Lathrop and Future Leaders Summer Camp is ending this week and both programs were full. There is a teen Welcome Back Party at the Generations Center on August 18t". The popular Senior Summer Camp is returning on August 9t" where seniors will have an afternoon full of games, songs, water play and more.
The 2023 Resource Fair will take place on September 26th with 30- 35 vendors that can provide resources to the senior August 3, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 community. Sports is wrapping up the Junior Giants program this weekend with over 300 participants. NFL Flag Football is accepting registration now for ages 5- 13. This is a co- ed program.
Park Grand Openings
On Saturday, July 15t" there was a tour for three park grand openings: Lions Park, River Park North and Rotary Park. Lions Park is near completion and will be open soon.
Parks
Milestone Manor Park Revitalization project is underway and should be completed later this this fall. The park will be getting a children' s play area, BBQ' s, picnic tables, a walking bridge, a perimeter fence and more. There was a grant awarded for this project for $ 192, 620. The City- standard park furniture and signs have arrived and have been installed in several parks. The installation will continue in parks citywide.
3. CITIZEN' S FORUM - None
Persons who wish to speak to the Commission regarding an item that is not on today' s agenda may do so at this time. All public comment must be made in compliance with the Lathrop City Council Handbook of Rules & Procedures.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion and one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless the Chair, Co- Chair, or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
4. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING ON FEBRUARY 2, 2023 AND THE
SPECIAL MEETING ON MARCH 23, 2023.
On a motion made by Chair Zien, seconded by Vice- Chair Hopping, the Parks and Recreation Commission accepted the February 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 23, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes.
Ayes: Zien, Hopping, Smith, Datoc, Sandhu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carries: 5- 0- 0- 0
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5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5. 1 REVIEW AND RECOMMEND COUNCIL APPROVE THE REVISED RIVER
ISLANDS PHASE TWO PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN
Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Todd Sebastian introduced Principal Landscape Architect for O' Dell Engineering Chad Kennedy and River Islands, LLC. Representative Ramon Batista. Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Todd Sebastian gave a presentation regarding the Revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
On a motion made by Chair Zien, seconded by Commissioner Sandhu, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the approval of the Revised River Islands Phase Two Parks and Open Space Master Plan.
Ayes: Zien, Hopping, Smith, Datoc, Sandhu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carries: 5- 0- 0- 0
5. 2 REVIEW AND RECOMMEND COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE LATHROP
LIONS CLUB REQUEST FOR A FEE WAIVER
Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Todd Sebastian presented the Facility Fee Waiver that was submitted by the Lathrop Lions Club for the use of the Valverde Park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, October 21, 2023 for a Breast Cancer Walk. They will be partnering with the Police Officers Association. The total amount of the fee waiver request is $ 85.
On a motion made by Chair Zien, seconded by Vice- Chair Hopping, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the approval of the Lathrop Lions Club Fee Waiver.
Ayes: Zien, Hopping, Smith, Datoc, Sandhu
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carries: 5- 0- 0- 0
6. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Smith reported posts he has seen recently on some River Islands Facebook pages about children not having access to water in the parks.
August 3, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Todd Sebastian reported that the parks do have drinking fountains available for the public to use.
Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Director Todd Sebastian asked the Commissioners if they are interested in getting new Commission shirts.
Commissioners answered yes. Staff will be sending out examples for the Commissioners to select which style and color they would prefer.
7. ADJOURNMENT — There being no further business, Chair Zien adjourned the meeting at 6: 28 p. m.
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Director— Parks, Recreation & Maintenance Services
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1
1. 1 PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT......................................................................................................................... 1
1. 2 ROLE OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE......................................................................................................... 1
1. 3 PARKS MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW............................................................................................................ 2 PROJECTCONTEXT............................................................................. 5
2. 1 CONTEXT..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. 2 PHASE 1 EXISTING FACILITIES ................................................................................................................ 5
2. 3 EXISTING PARKS AND OPEN SPACES...................................................................................................... 6 PHASE 2 PARK SYSTEM GUIDELINES................................................ 11
3. 1 TRENDS IN PARKS.................................................................................................................................... 11
3. 2 PARK DESIGN GUIDELINES..................................................................................................................... 13
3. 3 SUSTAINABILITY....................................................................................................................................... 14
3. 4 SAFETY AND SECURITY........................................................................................................................... 15
3. 5 NON- MOTORIZED CIRCULATION............................................................................................................ 16
3. 6 ELEVATED LEVEE TRAILS........................................................................................................................ 17
3. 7 PLANTING ................................................................................................................................................. 22
3. 8 SITE FIXTURES.......................................................................................................................................... 32
3. 9 CONNECTIVITY.......................................................................................................................................... 34
3. 10 ACCESS AND INCLUSION...................................................................................................................... 34 PROPOSED PARKS MASTER PLAN AND PARKS CONCEPTS .......... 40
4. 1 CITY OF LATHROP PARKS AND OPEN SPACE GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS ............................ 40
4. 2 PARK ACREAGE & SERVICE AREA STANDARDS................................................................................... 40
4. 3 DISTRIBUTION OF EXISTING PARKS AND FACILITIES ......................................................................... 41
4. 4 PARK AMENITY BENCHMARKS............................................................................................................... 43
4. 5 PROPOSED PARKS & OPEN SPACE SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 43
4. 6 PRELIMINARY PARK CONCEPT PLANS.................................................................................................. 44
4. 7 CITY OVERSIGHT& DEVELOPMENT PROCESS..................................................................................... 44 Page Intentionally Left Blank
LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES
FIGURES
FIGURE 3. 1 - TYPICAL TRAIL SECTIONS ( ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY).............................................................. 18 FIGURE 3. 2 - TYPICAL TRAIL PLAN VIEW................................................................................................... 20 FIGURE 3. 3 - CONCEPT FOR A TYPICAL TRAIL REST NODE.................................................................... 20 FIGURE 3. 4- LEVEE TRAIL CONCEPT SIGNAGE AND TRAIL MARKERS................................................. 21 FIGURE 4. 1 - NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVICE AREA MAP..................................................................... 41 FIGURE 4. 2 - COMMUNITY PARK SERVICE AREA MAP............................................................................. 42 FIGURE 4. 3 - PHASE 2 PARK DESIGNATION MAP...................................................................................... 46 FIGURE 4. 4 - PHASE 2 QUIMBY ACT PARK DESIGNATION MAP .............................................................. 47 FIGURE 4. 5 - PHASE 2 CIRCULATION MAP................................................................................................ 48 FIGURE 4. 6- PHASE 2 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS................................................................................ 49 TABLES
TABLE 2. 1 - PHASE 1 MINIMUM FACILITY REC UIREMENTS- CONDITION 116........................................... 5 TABLE 2. 2 - PHASE 1 PARKS & OPEN SPACE.............................................................................................. 7 TABLE 3. 1 - PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLANT SPECIES LIST....................................................................... 23 TABLE 4. 1 - QUIMBY ACT CALCULATIONS BY PARK TYPOLOGY............................................................. 40 TABLE 4. 2 - PHASE 2 PROJECTED FACILITY REQUIREMENTS................................................................ 43 TABLE 4. 3 - AGENCY REVIEW TABLE.......................................................................................................... 44 TABLE 4. 4 - PHASE 2 PARK FACILITIES BY LOCATION............................................................................. 45 Page Intentionally Left Blank
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INTRODUCTION
The Parks Master Plan lays out a network of neighborhood and community parks, trails, and paseos for River Islands Phase 2 development. In addition, this Master Plan will continue to highlight the relationship between the community and the surrounding river system by providing opportunities to experience the river in multiple ways. The park system celebrates its location along the rivers and offers a variety of recreational amenities for the community to interact with this amazing natural resource. Locations of parks and open spaces ensure that recreational amenities are accessible to all community members. Pedestrian and bicycle connections are laid out to facilitate safe non- vehicular circulation between the community and park sites,
1. 1 PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT
The Phase 2 Parks Master Plan will provide inventory, assessment and recommendations regarding River Islands park and open space network. This master plan builds upon the 2015 Phase 1 Parks and Open Space Master Plan, as well as the Phase 1A- 2B Neighborhood Development Plans, and continues to provide a system of valuable community assets and recreational opportunities throughout the development.
1. 2 ROLE OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
Parks and open spaces are invaluable parts of a vibrant community. Studies continue to demonstrate the benefits of public parks for individual and community health. An investment in expanding parks and open space amenities can ensure the long- term health of both individuals and the community. As a new waterfront master- planned community, River Islands strives to provide residents an idyllic lifestyle through the expansion of recreational and environmental services. Opportunities to foster community and sense of place may be created through recreational programming, and incorporating historical themes throughout the design. 1 I RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION
1. 3 PARKS MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW
Chapter 1: Introduction
1} is chapter introduces the purpose of the Master Plan, and reviews the process of preparation of the Parks Master Plan.
Chapter 2: Project Context
This chapter includes a survey of existing parks and open space that were previously laid out in Phase 1 Parks Master Plan and the Neighborhood Development Plan.
Chapter 3: Phase 2 Park System Guidelines
This chapter provides a review of best practices associated with design and construction of future parks and recreational facilities.
Chapter 4: Proposed Parks Master Plan And Parks Concepts This chapter includes an overview of the Proposed Parks Master Plan, preliminary park design concepts, as well as recommendation of future parks and recreational facilities.
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CHAPTER 2: CURRENT CONDITIONS
The content of this section cove s existing parks and open space amenities that were laid out in the River Islands Phase1 Master Parks and Open Space Plan and have either been developed or are in various phases of development.
2. 1 CONTEXT
The City of Lathrop is located in the northern half of Califomia' s Central Valley west of the San Joaquin Rivec It is approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and within a 30 minute commute of many central valley and East Bay cities ( Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Lodi, Modesto, Livermore, and Pleasanton). lhe 23- square- mile city is at the intersection of I- 5 and SR 120 freeways. It is part of the lowland region with elevations close to sea level and has natural runoff into the adjacent San Joaquin River.
Based on 2019 information from the U. S. Census Bureau, the estimated current population is 24,483. About 45%of the city population is Caucasian, 26% is of Asian descent, and 6.6% are African Americans. Lathrop has a population density of 1, 242, people per square mile, with a population growth rate of about 2. 8% annually. The median household income is$ 82,658 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Approximately 78. 6% of the population age 25 or above have obtained a high school degree or higher.
The City of Lathrop boasts an inventory of approximately 84 acres of parks and open space and 18 park and recreation facilities together comprising a growing, robust parks system. Current recreational amenities range from athletic fields and courts, a skate park, an amphitheater, playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, dog parks, and other recreational amenities, such as open space, pedestrian paths, and picnic facilities. The City runs programs out of a Community Ce ter, Generations Center, and Senior Center facilities. The City of Lathrop currently provides recreational programs for youth, adults, and seniors including summer camps, kid' s clubs, exercise classes, sports lessons, craft classes, etc., and hosts many community events throughout the year from weekly Zumba classes to a tree lighting ceremony in December.
2. 2 PHASE 1 EXISTING FACILITIES
Condition 116 of Vesting TABLE 2.1 - PHASE 1 MINIMUM FACILITY REQUIREMENTS- CONDITION 116 Tentative Map 3694 required
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acres) of various recreational Basketball Courts 1 per 3,750 residents 0. 7 acres per court facilities for the Phase 1 River
Tennis Courts 1 per 3, 750 residents 0.2 acres per court Islands development. Parks that were designed and built as a
Volleyball Courts 1 per 5,000 residents 0.2 acres per court part of Phase 1 development Baseball Diamonds 1 per 15,000 residents 3.0 acres per field include elements required by ighted Diamonds 1 per 15, 000 residents 3.0 acres per field Condition 116, A list of the require facilities is listed in Softbal) Diamonds 1 per 2,500 residents 2.3 acres per feld Table 2.1 for reference. Lighted Diamonds 1 per 15, 000 residents 2. 3 acres per field Other related community
Football Fields 1 per 10, 000 residents 1. 5 acres per field scale facilities are planned Soccer Fields
for inclusion within the phase Adult 1 per 5,000 residents 2.2 acres per field 1 area. Youth 1 per 3,000 residents 1. 3 acres per field Multi- Play Courts 1 per 10, 000 residents 0.46 acres per court Public Slivimming Pool 1 per 20, 000 residents 1. 5 acres per pool S I RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 2: CURRENT CONDITIONS
2. 3 EXISTING PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
River Isiands parks and open space can be classified into several categories that indicate size and amenities provided. The foilowing list is color- coded to indicate the type of park. The same color- coding is used in the following inventory sheets to enable quick identification of park type. As can be seen in the Phase 1 Parks Master Plan, only some of these facilities are intended to satisfy Quimby Act requirements.
Phase one includes approximately 85 acres of Quimby Act qualified parks and open space, As phase 1 is not completely built out to date, these spaces are at various levels of completion and planning. Table 2.2 has been provided to clarify the typology of the open spaces, Quimby Act status, and level of completion. Phase ` 1 also includes privately maintained and operated facilities that service the needs of the communiry such as Islander' s Field, and Sunset Point/ the Boathouse.
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C2 Champion Fields Community Park Yes Bidding
C3 STEAM Academy Community Park Yes Construction
C4 Levee Trail Yes
N1 Michael Vega park Yes Completed
N2 Somerston Park Yes Completed
N3 Reflections Park Yes Completed
N4 Crystal Cove Park Yes Completed
N6 Summer House Park Yes Completed
N7 Tidewater Park Yes Completed
N8 Old River Neighborhood Park Yes Construction Document Phase N9 Nototomne Park Yes Construction Document Phase
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CHAPTER 3: PHASE 2 PARK SYSTEM GUIDELINES
PHASE 2 PARK SYSTEM GUIDELINES
The following chapter provides a review of parks and recreation guidelines and planning as they pertain to this phase of development at River Islands. This chapter reviews standards and ends in parks and recreation usage, design guidelines, and sustainable practice which wiil inform a basis of design for the master planning of this park system.
3. 1 TRENDS IN PARKS
Health Trends
In its " Healthy Parks Healthy People" guide, the National Park Service specifically mentions that connection to local parks will help children " lead healthier, happier, more fuifilled lives" in addition to connecting them to natural resources. Efforts such as these by the National Park Service and others by the State and local entities have made the dialogue surrounding health and parks mainstream. It is now widely acknowledged that increasing exposure to nature and exercise encourages physical and mental health for users of ail ages. River Islands enthusiastically integrates this concept into its development by encouraging recreation tl roughout ali aspects of the development. Best practices for parks and recreation development include maximizing opportunities to engage users in creative forms of exercise. The focus must be on engaging the entire community to participate more actively in parks and recreation. Parents and grandparents engaged in active pursuits will likely encourage the same values and habits in children and youth. Communities with varying demographics must feel comfortable using their public parks and recreation system. Existing cultural and hobby- related communiry groups provide a desire to participate in a number of activities such as little leagues, futbol clubs, etc.
Current trends show an increase in including opportunities for community gardens. The positive impact of gardening is far- reaching and proves to be beneficial for all members in the community. Community gardens support a sense of community pride and build connections amongst neighbors. They provide the opportunity for people of different cultures to share and build upon cultural connections from farming to food.
Level of Service
National Parks and Recreation organizations, including the National Recreations and Park Association, began to scale back from issuing national standards for facilities level of service per population about twenty years ago. Rather it was deemed appropriate that level- of-service standards should be determined by individual municipalities and tailored to the unique needs of each city. Since the 1975 Quimby Act ( California Government Code § 66477) was passed, cities and counties in the state of California have had the power to establish land dedication ordinances and require that developers contribute in one of several ways to dedicating land for park improvements. Quimby Act standards include dedication of 3- 5 acres per 1, 000 residents in a given jurisdiction to ensure adequate park land is developed along with housing construction. While five acres does not constitute a maximum allowable park acreage, it does represent in the Quimby Act the maximum park acreage per 1, 000 residents that may be required for developers.
The City of Lathrop has further defined these acreages by requiring three ( 3) acres of Community Park per 1, 000 residents and two 2) acres of Neighborhood Park per 1, 000 residents. Per the City's General Plan, minimum acreages apply to the sizes of individual community and neighbohood parks. lhe minimum size for a community park is 15 acres, the minimum size for a neighborhood park is 4 acres.
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3. 2 PARK DESIGN GUIDELINES
Each park, regardiess of size, provides varying unique services to target user groups. The following section categorizes parks by size and summarizes the types of amenities typical of each park typology. For clarity and consistency, these categories reflect those found in the Phase 1 Parks Master Plan and the Neighborhood Development Plan: Community Park, Neighborhood Park, Pocket Park, and Linear Parks. The following typology sections provide an overview of each type of park within the River Islands park and open space system and include typical features which may be appropriate for the separate categories.
Recreation Goals
River Islands echoes the recreational goals of the City of Lathrop by embracing the following; Provisions for diverse recreational spaces and opportunities that can support music, dance, arts and crafts, sports, drama, nature study, games, special events, and educational learning activities; provisions for opportunities regardless of an individual' s age, religion, etncic background, economic status, sex, or level of abilities;
opportunities for fostering of leadership skills in the community through safe outdoor environments that allow for social interaction, creative expressions, and community involvement;
options for year-round engagement in active and passive recreation whether programmed or not; and, education of the community on how to recreate in positive and community building ways.
Community Parks
Community parks often incorporate a variety of recreational programming to provide active and passive recreational opportunities for all. Most residents should be able to access a community park within'/ Z to 1 mile from their home. An ideal Community Park connects residents to outdoor recreation options, fosters public growth and establishes collective identiry. Per the City of Lathrop, community parks are primarily intended to serve the needs of organized sports and active recreation.
Community Parks are recommended for development on land greater than fifteen ( 15) acres; exceptions to the this are acceptable but require approval from the City. The service area for Community Parks is measured as 'h mile from the boundaries of the park, approximately 10- 20 minute walk for pedestrians.
Typical features include those found in a Neighborhood Park( see Neighborhood Parks description) with the addition of any number of other features. These may include sports fields( lighted and unlighted depending on programming), sport courts, concession stands, restrooms, and amphitheater or performing arts facilities, nature education opportunities, splash pads or other water- play features, dog parks, and fitness courses, l} e design may also include areas for specialry athletics and recreation. Each design will attempt to provide the highest level of accessibility and safety possible for the benefit of the community and the for the park' s continued success.
Unique to River Islands, community park space also includes miles of non- motorized levee trails that circle the development providing safe access to anywhere within the development. These parks are located near schools to maximize recreational space and programming. These open spaces may also include storm water qualiry features and facilities accessory to the park.
On- site parking facilities are important within community parks to service patron heavy activities that typically occur in these parks.
During the design phases of each community park, the necessary number of parking stalls to accommodate users will be identified based on specific park amenities included in the design. The number of parking stalls will vary at each park site.
Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood parks serve as an e ended back yard for local residents and provide both passive and active recreation opportunities, An ideal Neighborhood Park connects residents to outdoor recreation and increases residents' sense of ownership of their own community. N eighborhood parks are generally a minimum of four acres and are recommended for new neighborhoods as amenities that may be accessed within a 5- 10 minute walk.
Neighborhood Parks are recommended for development on land greater than four( 4) acres. The design of each park will take into 13 I RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN CHAPTER 3: PHASE 2 PARK SYSTEM GUIDELINES
consideration the unique needs and demographics of the neighborhood within which it is placed. Each design will attempt to provide the highest level of accessibility and safety possible for the benefit of the community and the for the park' s continued success. Parks should be as centrally located as possible within new developments, and not located along high speed roads.
Neighborhood Parks typically include a mixture of active and passive recreational opportunities and more variery of amenities than pocket parks. Playground structures, fitness equipment, and shaded benches and/ or tabie are typical. BBQ facilities may be appropriate, and provision of waste stations ( trash, recycling, and dog waste) will help suppott maintaining a clean neighborhood.
Fenced dog parks located within neighborhood parks are designed to serve communities within the immediate neighborhood vicinity.
The dog parks should be strategically located near levee access points to encourage pedestrian use between parks and levee trail.
Open lawn areas large enough to provide spaces for youth team sport practices are encouraged, Sports courts are also appropriate and maybe include bocce, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, or multi- sport courts.
PocketParks
Pocket Parks are geared toward serving residents within the immediate adjacent neighborhood. The standard measurement to determine park service coverage is measured as a quarter- mile radius from the park border, which is roughly a 5- 10 minute walk. The park design should consider the unique needs and the demographics within its service radius, Each design should attempt to provide the highest level of accessibility and safety possible for the benefit of the community and for the parks continued success. Parks will be as centrally located as possible within new developments, and not located along high speed roads.
Pocket parks typically include a mixture of active and passive recreational opportunities, These are essentially extended" backyards" of the neighborhood and so provide play opportunities as well as social space for residents, Typical features include, fitness equipment, shaded benches, and tables, BBQ facilities may be appropriate, and provision of waste stations( trash, recycling, and dog waste) will help support maintaining a clean neighborhood ameniry. Pocket Parks may also support community garden initiatives. Pocket parks do not qualify for Quimby Act credit,
Linear Parks
Linear parks can be designed for multiple functions and purposes. They may function to connect park spaces with safe non- motorized paths that can be used by individuals and families to navigate the network of trails and parks while avoiding automobile tra c. They may be a combined vehicle and pedestrian parkway, tl ey may even act as a buffer between residential and commercial areas, or combine storm water conveyance infrastructure with non- motorized trails, In general, these trails also encourage pedestrian movement throughout the community while improving visibility and increasing observant" eyes" on the community, Linear parks typically include a mixture of active and passive recreational opportunities, but with less amenities than neighborhood parks. Typical features include fitness equipment, benches, and tables. Linear parks do not qualify for Quimby Act credit.
3. 3 SUSTAINABILITY
There is a common misconception that sustainable building alternatives are inherently more expensive than traditional planning and building practices. In a 2009 survey by the National Recreation and Park Association, Parks and Recreation leaders noted concerns about keeping up with funding environmental improvements whife struggling with budget cuts and reductions in water supply.
Fortunately, water- saving technology and practices have improved such that conforming with state- mandated water usage restrictions is now widely achievable across even the most arid parts of California, Integration of modern irrigation equipment and selection of low- water using plant material will save funds on irrigation water for its parks as well as demonstrate to residents the accessibility of low water using landscapes, a
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Sustainability practices are being incorporated into all River Islands parks development. Best practice guidelines outlining the potential strategies that should be included are listed below.
Implement Low Impact Development( LID) stormwater management technology into designs. Vegetated swales capture ail water on site and clean it prior to discharging it into the many lakes within the community. The lake water is then used to irrigate the many public open spaces.
Install hardy, native and adapted plant varieties, avoiding invasive or water- intensive plant varieties.
Recycled water is being used with all irrigation systems to the maximum extent feasible.
Central control irrigation system controllers utilizing weather- based sensors, flow sensors, master valves, and point source irrigation help to minimize over-watering and avoid catastrophic losses of water due to breaks and vandalism.
Consider incorporating community gardens to foster community ownership of park space and educate the public about food security,
3. 4 SAFETY AND SECURITY
The most important aspect of monitoring and providing safe parks and open s space is maintaining an existing partnership with municipal law enforcement.
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and open space assets, and are therefore uniquely able to advise on " the unique needs and proven methods for various locations. Parks will be designed with security in mind. Similarly, surveillance cameras located in particularly problematic areas may be the best option for certain locations.
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The most widely recognized set of best practice standards relating to safety in parks are Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design ( CPTED) principles include:
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The overall goal of CPTED is the idea that a person will be less likely to commit a crime if there is risk of being seen. This principle encourages " see and be seen" quality in public spaces.
New parks will, when feasible be designed such that there are buildings or roads fronting all sides of the park for maximum surveillance.
Where feasible homes and businesses should face toward the park. n ;;.,, Design and maintain safe pedestrian routes to the park and clear lines r of sight from these routes into major activiry zones within the park.
Encourage neighbors to keep an eye on the park by keeping nighttime lighting pleasant and non- obtrusive and by enforcing hours or park usage to avoid nuisances that could cause neighbors to close doors and windows facing the park.
Where feasible use pleasant, dimmer lighting rather than bright, blinding lighting to avoid creating the excessively dark areas that form just outside the reach of the bright lights.
Security cameras may be installed on a case- by- case basis as deterrent to crime and vandalism.
Where feasible, use of motion sensor lighting to alert others when movement in the park is registered.
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Avoid using control mechanisms such as barbed wire fences. This aesthetic supports the perception that the facility is dangerous.
A combination of eyes- on- the- park, su cient lighting and patrolling, and other measures may be used where possible.
Incorporate ciear, bilingual signage at the major pedestrian entrance( s) to the park. This signage may include information about park hours, maintenance/ littering, and emergency contact information.
Avoid landscape features that create blind spots and prevent adequate surveillance.
Select piant materials to groundcover height( less than 2') and maintain tree canopies to a minimum of 6' above ground level.
Keeping the 2'- 6' visual range open will increase surveiilance capabilities and reduce perceptions of possible criminal activity areas.
Territorial Reinforcement
Use of visual cures, such as consistent types of pavement, plant materials, or signage to encourage specific usage of park space and to delineate public/ private divisions is an important part of CPTED. In the case of public parks, this te ritorial reinforcement will:
Encourage community ownership of and presence at parks.
Use varied plant materials to encourage activity in some areas and to discourage unwanted activities.
Support the formation of communiry service group adoption and maintenance programs.
Maintenance
Maintenance is of high importance of CPTED safety guidelines, Consider the" broken window" theory, which is the theory that poorly maintained properties will breed criminal activity. Well- maintained places indicate that there is regular human presence which monitors the site and that the community cares about that park, which can deter criminals and deviants from that space. River Islands is dedicated to consistent maintenance practices:
Dedicated maintenance staff to low- hanging maintenance needs, including regular clean- up of litter and gra ti.
Adequate staff and funding to maintain and prune trees and shrubs. This is important in order to keep the trees healthy and make the parks safer and cleaner without excess dead landscape material.
Scheduled periodic repairs of site amenities such as benches, tables, playground equipment, barbeque' s and garbage receptacles.
Scheduled regular maintenance of ball field surfaces where the field is" closed" to repair and replace turf/ clay as needed.
Regular interaction with City staff who interact with scheduled user groups. Coordinate with City Staff as well.
Staffing of enough maintenance personnel to visit each pa C on a regular rotation.
Determined maintenance schedules based upon regular review of park needs with maintenance staff.
Outcome- based maintenance standards for landscape maintenance. Outcome- based standards emphasize " expected end resu Y' maintenance standards.
3. 5 NON- MOTORIZED CIRCULATION
Safe pedestrian and bicyclist connections, linking parks, open spaces, and schools throughout the community is a priority. To this end, a complex non- motorized circulation system has been developed to accomplish this goal. The circulation typology (as reflected in Figure 4.5- Phase 2 Circulation Map) consists of elevated( levee) trails, classes 1, 2& 3 bicycle lanes, pedes ian trails, and pedestrian connections. Also included as Figure 4.6( Phase 2 Safe Rputes To Schools) is a highlight of the routes which may be used by children to walk or bike to school safely. These typology designations are described below.
Elevated ( Levee) Trails
Phase 2 elevated trails are designed to encircle the development following the levees that protect the development from flood events.
They are designed for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrian riders. They are also designed for maximum safety by avoiding conflicts with automobile traffic. The trail cross section is 40' wide, with 30' designed for recreational use. The 30' is intended to include a 12' wide paved path with a class II aggregate base shoulder on one side, a class II equestrian trail on the other side( per Califomia State Parks Trail Handbook, and an aggregate base shoulder for other trail amenities, See Section 3.6 for more detailed trail information.
Within the 30' recreational use space other trail related amenities will be included to enhance the value of the trail system, Those amenities may include features such as: exercise stations at strategic access locations, scenic overlooks, kiosk stations, interpretive/ education signage about the river and surrounding habitat, benches/ tables for resting, bike racks at rest locations, mile markers, directional signage, etc.
Class I Bike Path
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Class I paths are paved rights- of- way completely separated from streets. Bike paths will have a " _ z l
limited number of cross streets and driveways. These paths are typically shared with pedestrians and often called mixed- use paths. The Highway Design Manual( HDM) standards define these paths as 8'- 10' wide paths with 2' aggregate base shoulders on either side.
Class II Bike Lane
Class II lanes are on- street facili es designated for bicyclists using stripes and stencils. Bike 1-,, lanes may include buffer striping to provide greater separation between bicyclists and parked or moving vehicles.• Bike lanes are the preferred treatment for all arterial and collector streets on the bikeway network, and not typically installed on low- volume, low- speed residential streets.
The HDM standards define these paths as minimum 4'- 6' wide paths.
Class III Bike Route
Class III routes are streets designated for bicycle travel and shared with motor vehicles. While the only required treatment is signage, streets are designated as bike routes because they are suitable for sharing with motor vehicles and provide better connectiviry than other streets. lhe HDM notes that minimum widths for Class III bikeways are represented, in the minimum standards for highway lanes and shoulders.
Pedestrian Trails
Pedestrian trails are designated walkways for travel by pedestrian and are not wide enough for traversing with bicycles, These paths vary in width, but are never narrower than 4' wide.
Pedestrian Connections
Pedestrian connections are designated walkways for travel by pedestrian and rypically connect " two other circulation path designations. These paths vary in width, but are never narrower than 4' wide. a
3. 6 ELEVATED LEVEE TRAlLS
The River Islands Community has a unique recreational opportunity as it is surrounded with a 200 yr. flood levee that not only protects the community, but also affords the residents a trail system loop longer than most City-wide trail systems. The following paragraphs describe this nearly 18 mile trail system in detail with supporting figures for clarity.
Trail Design
Roughly eight miles of planned levee trails will follow along the top of the levee, generally centered on the center line of the levee alignment, Access point will be provided from the < development side of the levee at intervals to allow for recreational and maintenance uses. The levee trails are maintained and overseen by Reclamation District 2062. lhe levee trails exceed Highway Design Manual ( HMD) standards for two directional class I trails, with a total paved width of 12' and unimproved aggregate base shoulders totaling 10' in width: 4' wide class II aggregate base shoulder, and 6' wide class II equestrian trail. The remaining 8' wide path shall be set aside for trail amenities such as overlooks, educational/ interpretative signage, benches and/ or exercise equipment. Figures 3.1 depicts the standard trail design for River Islands levee trails,
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Open Space On Waterside of Levees
The open space areas on the waterside of elevated levees are maintained and overseen by Reclamation District 2062. ll e open space will be maintained to remain in a natural state as much as possible, using hydro- seeding and erosion control methods. Public access is allowed along the 30' wide elevated levee trails for recreational and maintenance uses. N o permanent barriers are planned to resVict public access to the waterside open spaces. However, there will be no recreational trails or amenities in these areas to encourage public access.
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Trail Surfacing
The paved section of trail will be constructed of 3" of asphatt over 6" of road base of the trail. Shoulders of the trail will be constructed with 6" of compacted Class II aggregate base. Slopes of the levee will be stabilized with erosion control hydroseed. There will be no omamental landscape or irrigation systems consiNcted in conjunction with any permanent levee trails.
Trail Access
The following figure highlights pedestrian and non- motorized access to the levee trail, which is crucial to the concept of a walkable community. To this end, the levees have been designed with multiple access points at strategic neighborhood locations and to facilitate required levee maintenance. In order to accommodate bike groups, equestrian riders, and other groups that require staging areas, strategic off-site parking locations will be available for access to the trail. fiese off-site access locations, designated with appropriate signage, won' t necessarily coincide with parks or open spaces, but are more closely associated with trail access points and adjacent uses with adequate pa Cing. 11 ese sites may include Community Park C1, the transit oriented development area, the employment center, and the high school site. The transit oriented development area has been identified as a potential equestrian RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN I 20 u I
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Lupinus arboreus Yellow Bush Lupine 5'-8' S'- 8' L
Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape 6' M
Nerium oleander' Little Red' Dwarf Red Oleander 4' 4' L Red flowers Nerium oleander' Petite Pink' Dwarf Pink Oleander 4' 4' L Pink flowers Osmanthus fragrans Sweet Olive 10' 10'- 12' M
Osmanthus x fortunei Hybrid Tea Olive 6'- 20' 10'- 12' M Philadelphus lewisii Wild Mock- orange 4'- 10' 6'- 10' M Philadelphus' Belle Etoile' Purple Spot Mock Orange 5'- 7' 5'-7' M v Phormium tenax' Atropurpureum' New Zealand Flax 4'- 5' 4'- 5' Burgundy- bronze bladed foliage
Phormium' Yellow Wave'
Yellow Wave New Zealand
4'- 5' 4'- 5' M
Yellow and lime green
Flax bladed foliage
Rhaphiolepis indica India Hawthom 4'- 5' L
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Rhaphiolepis indica' Clara' India Hawthorn 3'- 5' 3'- 5' L Rhaphiolepis indica' Springtime' India Hawthorn 4'- 6' L Raphiolepis umbellata Yeddo Hawthom 4'-6' 4'- 6' L
Rhamnus califomica' Mound San San Bruno Coffeberry 3'- 15' 8' L Bruno'
Rhamnus califomica' Eve Case' Dwarf Coffeberry 4'- 8' 4'- 6' L v Rhamnus crocea Redberry
Rhamnus tomentella Hoary Coffeeberry L
Ribes aureum( var. gracillimum) Golden Currant 3'-6' L
Ribes sanguineum Pink Flowering Cu rant 4'- 12' M
v Rosa califomica' Plena' Califomia Wild Rose L
Teucrium fruticans Bush Germander 5'- 6' 5'- 6' L Gray leaves, lavender flowers
Teucrium fruticans Bush Germander 4'- 8' 4'- 10' L
Deep green leathery
Vibumum t.' Spring BouqueY Spring Bouquet Vibumum 4'-6' 4'-6' M foliage with tight clusters
of pink buds and white
flowers
Xylosma congestum Shiny Xylosma 8- 10' 8- 10' L
Shrubs( Medium Foreground)
Berberis thunbergii' Criruzam' Crimson Ruby Japanese2, 2, M Deep red/ burgundy
Barberry foliage
v Callistemon citrinus' Compacta' Bottlebrush L
Callistemon citrinus' Little John' or Dwarf Bottleb ush 3' 3' L Captain Cook'
Coleonema pulchNm Pink Breath of Heaven 3'-4' 4' M 9ht green foliage with tiny pink flowers
Mahonia aquifolium' Compacta' M
Myrsine africana African Boxwood 3'- 8' 3'- 6' L
Punica granatum' Nana' Dwarf Pomegranate 3' S' L Orange flowers Rhaphiolepis indica' Ballerina' Dwarf Pink Indian 2 4' L Pink flowers Hawthome Salvia greggii / Salvia x
Autumn Sage 3-4' 2' L
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Salvia greggii' Alba' 1'- 4' 1'- 4' L
Salvia microphylla Mint Bush Sage 3-5' 4'-8' M
Spiraea bumalda Spiraea 2'-3' 3'-4' M
Spiraea x bumalda' Goldflame' Goldflame Spirea 3'- 4' 4' M Yellow- green foliage
with pink/ red flowers
Large glossy green deep
Vibumum davidii David Viburnum 3' 3' M veined foliage, pink buds and white flowers
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Zauschneria californica California Fuschia 3' 3'- 4' Gray leaves w/ red flowers
Shrubs( Accents)
Achillea millefolium calffornica Yarrow 1- 3' 1- 3' L
Achillea millefolium rosea' Island pink Yarrow 1'- 3' L Pink'
Achillea tomentosa Woolly Yarrow 6" L
Aloe species varies L
v Amsonia tabemaemontana Blue Star Flower 2'-3'
Aquilegia eximia Serpentine Columbine 2' 1- 3' L
Artemisia' Powis Castie' Powis Castle Sagebrush 3' 6' L v Asclepias fascicularis Narrow- leaved Milkweed 1'- 3' 1' Dietes bicolor Fortnight Lily, Bicolor Iris L
Erigeron karvinskianus Santa Barbara Daisy 1'- 2' 3'- 5' L ite with some pink
flowers
Helleborus x hybridus Lenten Rose M
Hemorcallis x' Stella de Oro' Stella De Oro Dwarf Daylily 2' 2 M Heavy clusters of large
yellow flowers
Hesperaloe parviflora Coral Yucca 2' 2'
Heuchera' Lillian' s Pink' Lillian' s Pink Coral Bells
Heuchera' Rosada' Rosada Coral Bells
Heuchera sanguinea Coral Bells M
Iris' Canyon Snow' Canyon Snow Pacific Iris
Kniphofia uvaria Red Hot Poker M
Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender 8"-2' 8"-2' L
Lavandula a.' Buena Vista' English Lavender 2 2 Gray- green foliage with deep violet blue flowers
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Lavandula stoechas' Otto Quast'
Otto Quast Spanish 18"- 3' 2' L
Lavender
Liriope muscari Lily Turf M
Lupinus albifrons Bush Lupine 3-5' 2-3' L
Penstemon heterophylus
Foothill Penstemon 1'- 3' 1'- 2' L Lavender flowers
Margarita'
Penstemon species M- L
Penstemon spectabilis Showy Penstemon 3' M- L
Vertical spikey grayPerovskia a.' Little Spire' Russian Sage 2' 2' L green foliage with lavender- blue flowers
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v Phormium tenax' Apricot Queen' New Zealand Flax 3' 4' L margined bladed foliage
Phormium tenax' Dusky ChiefNew Zealand Flax 5'-6' 4'-5' L Reddish brown bladed
foliage
v Phormium tenax' shirau' New Zealand Flax L
Salvia L- M
Salvia' Bee' s Bliss' Bee' s Bliss Salvia 1'- 2' 8' M
Salvia m.' Hot Lips' Hot Lips Sage 3' 3' L Red/ white flowers Salvia' Mrs. Beard' Mrs. Beard Salvia 2' 3- 6' L
Salvia sonomensis Creeping Sage L
Salvia spathacea Hummingbird Sage L
Solidago californica Califomia Goldenrod 1- 3' 18"- 3' L Symphyotrichum chilense California aster 1- 3' L
Tulbaghia violacea Society Ga lic 18" 18" L Purple flowers v Tulbaghia v.' Silver lace' Variegated Sociery Garlic 18" 18" Silver/ white blades w/
purple flowers
Z uschneria califomica Island Califomia Fuschia 1- 3' 1- 3' L Catalina'
Zauschneria cana California Fuschia 2- 3' 18"- 3' L
Shrubs( Grasses)
Bouteloua gracilis Blue Grama Grass 6"- 18" 6"- 1' L
Calamagrostis x acutiflora' Karl Karl Foerster' s Feather Reed Stunning vertical feathery Fcerster' Grass 2 2 L plumes, tum golden in
fall
Carex barbarae White Root Sedge 1'- 3' 1'- 3' M
Deep green native
meadow grass
Carex divulsa Berkeley Sedge Deep green clumping
evergreen grass
Carex pansa California Meadow Sedge 3'- 4" M
Carex praegracilis Clustered- field Sedge 1' 6" M
Evergreen, green and
v Carex testacea Orange Sedge 18"- 24" 18"- 24" M orange spring / summer, vibrant orange in winter
v Deschampsia caespitosa Tufted Hair Grass 1'- 3' 1'- 3' L Deschampsia elongata Slender Hair Grass 3' L
Eleocharis macrostachys Spike Rush 3' 2' L
v Elymus glaucus' Anderson' Blue Wild Rye 2-3' 2' L
Elymus triticoides Creeping Wildrye L
Eschscholzia californica California Poppy 1' 1. 5' VL
v Festuca califomica California Fescue 2'- 3' 2-3' M
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Festuca idahoensis' siskiyou blue' Blue Bunch irass 14" 10" L Evergreen clumping
v Festuca mairei Atlas Fescue 2'- 3' 2-3' L yellowish gray- green foliage
v Festuca occidentalis M
Festuca ovina' Glauca' Elijah' s Blue, Blue Festuca 4"- 10" 6" M Festuca rubra Red Fescue 3"- 12" 6" M
Grindelia camporum Gum Plant 1'- 3' 1'- 3' L
Helictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass 2'- 3' L
Hordeum brachycantherum Meadow Barley VL
Californicum'
Imperata cylindrica' f bra' Japanese Blood Grass 1'- 2' H Juncus balticas( balticus?) Baltic Rush 3' H
v Juncus effusus Pacific Rush 3'- 6' 3' H
Juncus patens CA Gray I sh 2' 2' H
Leersia oryzoides Rice Cutgrass M
Leymus condensatus' Canyon Canyon Prince Wild Rye 2'- 4' 2' VL Prince'
Leymus triticoides' Grey Dawn' Creeping Wild Rye 2' 18" VL Lomandra I.' Breeze' Dwarf Mat Rush 2'- 3' 2'-4' L
Melica imperfecta Coast Melic Grass, 1'- 2' 1'- 2' VL Oniongrass Melica californica Melica 4'
Miscanthus sinensis Japanese Silver Grass 5'- 6' 3=4' H Miscanthus sinensis' Moming 5'- 6' 3'-4' H
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Muhlenbergia capillaris Hairy Awn Muhly 3' 6' L
Muhlenbergia dubia Mexican Deergrass 2'- 3' 2'- 3' L
v Muhlenbergia rigens Deer Grass 3' 3' L
v Nasella pulchra' Yolo' Purple Needle Grass 2' 2'-3' L Pennisetum alopecuroides' Little Dwarf Fountain Grass 18" 18" L Trim to ground in winter Bunny' Pennisetum alopecuroides
g ack Fountain Grass 18"- 2' 18"- 2' L
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Pennisetum orientale Oriental Fountain Grass 12"- 18" 12- 18" L Pennisetum setaceum' Rubrum' Red Fountain Grass 3'- 4' 3'- 4' L v Scirpus americanus Three- square BulNsh 5' 5' H
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Scirpus microcarpus Small- fruited Bulrush 6"- 10" 6"- 10" H Sporobolus airoides Aikali Sacaton 1'- 3' 3' VL
Stipa cemua Nodding Feather Grass 2'- 3' 2'- 3' VL
Stipa pulchra Purple Needle Grass 1'- 2' 1'- 2' L
Stipa gigantea Giant Feather Grass 2'- 3' 2-3' VL
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Shrubs( Groundcovers)
Leathery gray green
Acacia r.' Desert Carpet' Desert Carpet Acacia 1'- 2' 10'- 12' L foliage with puffy yellow ball shaped flowers
Arctostaphylos' Pacific MisY 21/ 2' 4' L
Artemisia califomica' Montara' Califomia Sagebrush 18"- 5' L Artemesia' Powis Castle' Powis Castle Artemesia 3' S' M gray green foliage Baccharis pilularis Coyote Bush L
Baccharis pilularis' Pigeon PoinY Dwarf Coyote Brush 6' 6' L Ceanothus griseus horizontalis Shrub Ceanothus 2'- 3' 8' L Blue flowers Yankee Point'
Ceanothus maritimus' Valley Valley Voilet Maritime Lilac L Violet'
v Ceanothus thyrsiflorus' Skylark' Blueblossom 3'-6' 5' L Ceanothus' Concha' L
Ceanothus' Dark Star' Dark Star Califomia Lilac 5'-6' 8'- 10' L Ceanothus' Joyce Coulter' Wild Califomia Lilac 3'- 5' 8'- 10' L Ceanothus' Ray Hartman' Ray Hartman Califomia 12'- 20' 15'- 20' L Cistus salvifolius Sageleaf Rockrose 2' 6' L
Coprosma kirkii Kirk's Coprosma 2-3' L
Cotoneaster dammeri' Eichholz' Bearberry Cotoneaster 8" 6'-8' L ite flowers, red
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Cotoneaster microphyllus Rockspray Cotoneaster 2- 3' 6' L Erigeron' Wayne Roderick'
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Eschschulzia califomica Califomia Poppy 1' 1. 5' VL
Hypericum calycinum Aaron' s Beard 1' M
Hypericum moseranum Gold Flower 1' M
Lessingria filaginifolia vac Silver Carpet Califomia- M califomica' Silver CarpeY Aster
Lobularia maritima SweetAlyssum 2"- 12" 8"- 12" M
Lupinus microcarpus Chick Lupine 21/ 2' M
Myoporum parvifolium Myoporum 6" 9' L
Oenothera hookeri Evening Primrose 1'- 3' 1'- 3' L
Ribes vibumifolium Evergreen Currant 3'- 6' 12' L
Rosa' Noamel'
Apple Blossom Flower 2 3' M White/ pink flowers Carpet Poose Rosa' Noare' Red Flower Carpet Rose 2' 3' M Red flowers Rosa' Noaschnee' White Flower Carpet Rose 2' 3' M White flowers Rosa' Noatraum' Pink Flower Carpet 2' 3' M Pink flowers Rosmarinus o.' Irene' Rosemary 2,
2"- 3" L Blue flowers
Rosmarinus o. Prostratus Dwarf Rosemary 2' 4' L Blue flowers Sisrynchium bellum Blue- eyed Grass 4"- 12" 6"-24" L
Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine 2' 10' M
Trachelospermem jasminoides Star Jasmine 2' 10' M
Vines
Aristolochia cal'rfornica California Pipevine L
Clematis armandii' Snow Drift' Evergreen clematis 15- 20' M Clytostoma callistlgioides Violet Trumpet Vine M
Distictis buccinatoria Trumpet Vine 20'- 30' M
Ficus pumila Creeping Fig 10' M
Hardenberdia violacea' Happy Hardenbergia Vine 10' M
Wanderer'
Jasminum polyanthum Pink Jasmine 20' M
Lonicera hispidula Honeysuckle 3- 10' L
Macfadyena unguis- cati Cats Claw 20- 40' L
v Vitis californica California Wild Grape 12- 30' VL
Wisteria sinensis' Alba' or M
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3. 8 SITE FIXTURES
CPTEp principles emphasize the importance of lighting and overall park maintenance as contnbutors to perceptions of safety in parks. Investment in basic maintenance and community ownership can change usage patterns for the better. The following guidelines provide best practices for provision of site fixtures to support community goals for safe usable parks.
Lighting
Lighting of public spaces should conform to the Illuminating Engineering Society' s guidelines. These include provision of sufficient lighting for users to discern changes in topography and surface type as well as physical details of approaching figures.
Motion sensor activated security lighting may be considered for all new park construction and existing park renovation as method of security lighting.
Parks may be evaluated for feasibility of dimming or motion sensor activated lighting complaint with California Energy Commission Title 24 on a case- by- case basis.
The Project for Public Spaces emphasizes the importance of not " overlighting" and area. ll is creates a harsh adjustment for the eye and deeper shadows just outside the lighting candle for park users.
Light fixtures will be installed to appropriate heights for usage. In general, Neighborhood parks will not be lighted. Lighting in larger parks may be ,:
required for safety and to light sports fields and large areas.
Neighborhood parks may require lights installed to an appropriate pedestrian height, while sports eld lighting will require greater height.
LED and solar lights offer benefits of low energy consumption with a minimum of construction disruption to the surrounding area. Solar lighting is appropriate for providing light for pedestrian areas and pathways, not large- scale night lighting of parks.
Though not utilized in most parks, some parks may include decorative bollard lighting and railings as is found throughout the River Islands Development. Typically these have been used along lake frontages, along River Islands Parkway, and at trailhead pocket parks.
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Site Furnitu e
Site furniture should be attractive and inviting, yet du able enough to withstand heavy use.
Site furnishings will be manufactured to include River Islands and City logo to reinforce consistent community sense of place.
Post concise, bilingual signage requiring dog owners to clean up after tl eir animals.
Add dog waster bag dispensers at prominent entrances and at intervals along pedestrian pathways at park facilities.
Ensure all playgrounds receive regular safety inspections by a Certified Playground Safety Inspector( CPSI) Fixtures should be selected that will discourage lying down. Handrail-divided or curoilinear benches are op6ons.
Site furniture and other fixtures should discourage skateboarding and activities in non- designated areas.
Select fixtures that will not create visual obstructions or potential blind spots which could impair surveillance.
Provide trash receptacles at locations that may be easily monitored and emptied by maintenance staff.
Park signs will include River Islands logo and City of Lathrop logo to reinforce the commitment to the community.
Site furniture will be approved by City. Drinking fountains should include an option for dog watering stations where appropriate.
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3. 9 CONNECTIVITY
Connecting parks to their users is an important piece of increasing community investment and use of parks facilities. Best practices typically involve locating new parks centraily within a neighborhood or adjacent to other community amenities, such as schools or community centers, in order to increase visibility and use. Alternately, locating waikable streets and bicycie paths to connect parks with other community hot spots provides alternative access for users who cannot or do not prefer to drive. The same efforts may be made to align public transportation stops with parks, in an effort to coordinate parks and trail heads adjacent to public transit. in the case of River Isiands, geographically adjacent amenities such as schools, town center, lakes, and the rivers are opportunities for establishing walkable, bike- able connections. A non- vehicular option to navigate these sites and others within the community might encourage users to walk or bike between natural and cultural amenities firsthand rather than driving between each. Establishing and utilizing levee trails and connecting them to park locations helps establish a non- vehicular connection in River Islands.
Easy pedestrian and non- motorized access to the levee trail is crucial to the concept of a walkable community. Multiple off-site parking options will be available for access to the trail for those who need to travel to an access point for vehicle or horse off-load.
An equestrian staging area is proposed near the transit oriented area due to its ample space and access to the levee trail. These offsite access locations, designated with appropriate signage, may be included at Community Park C1, the transit oriented development area, the employment center, and at the high school site. y
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ADA and Beyond Planning for inclusion
Trends in park development nationwide are beginning to include varied recreation opportunities such that all members of a community may enjoy public recreation facilities, It is standard best practice to comply with all local and federal guidelines for universal accessibility in public spaces per the Americans with Disabilities( ADA) regulations. New projects and retrofits to existing parks and facilities must seek to include all members of the community. In addition to complying with ADA standards for basic accessibility, park designs may include standards from the California State Parks Accessibility Guidelines in order to increase accessibility to its facilities for all users.
Recreation amenities such as walking paths may include signage and wa nding for persons with visual impairment, while play areas may include accessibility options for caregivers with varied levels of physical ability, Play areas should include solid impact-attenuating surfaces in order to ensure a safe path of travel for all users.
Universal Design and Social Inclusion
In more recent years, park features have moved toward including universal access, social inclusion, and sensory integration to include everyone. Incorporating these elements increases the parks' ability to attract many unique users and increases the functionality of the amenity. Parks and recreation amenities which encourage participation by all residents and visitors, regardless of physical or mental ability, demonstrate investment in the public.
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Playground areas provide children space to develop essential emotional, social and physical skilis. Therefore, these spaces should include elements appropriate for supporting ali facets of childhood development in a safe environment. Cutting-edge studies of children and nature suggest a myriad of benefits in integrating opportunities for spontaneous learning with natural systems into playgrounds.
Examples may include non- programmed areas consisting of varied topography and surface materials, planting of trees within the playground space, flexible play space edges to encourage play to extend to other natural areas of the park. As a valuable experience in childhood development, nature play may be explored as a signature resource to be developed. s • '. ` •
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Social equity in parks refer to a person' s ability to access health and wellness benefits associated with using the park. Universal design enables groups in society who stnaggle with physical or mental abilities to fully access and utilize parks and recreational spaces. The following six areas of park design contribute to creating socially inclusive spaces with universal accessibility and sensory integration.
1. Facilities: pa king areas, pathways, restrooms, public buildings, and access to water.
2. Parking: provide more than the minimum ADA requirements for parking spaces. Provide accessible parking throughout the park and located near inclusive play areas. This provides numerous access points available to all users.
3. Pathways: Exceed ADA width guidelines Wider pathways allow for easier group access and multiple wheeled devices like wheelchairs and strollers.
4. Restrooms Locate restrooms near ball fields and inclusive play areas. Include family restrooms large enough to house a full- size changing table, and large enough for a caregiver to attend to a full- size adult.
5.Splash Pads: Access to pools and water areas can benefit individuals with different disabilities. Splash pads are a great way to provide easy access to water, Actuators should be planned for locations and heights that are accessible.
6. Playgrounds: Children with disabilities are one of the largest under served minority groups in our nations. 8.9% of children between the ages of 3 and 21 years old have a disability. Of these, approximately 1. 1% will have a physical disability, 1. 1% will have a sensory disability, 19.1% will have a communicative disability, 11. 2% will have a social/ emotional disabiliry, and 53.9% will have an intellectual disability. Additionally, 2.2% will have multiple disabilities and 10. 1% will have chronic health impairment such as cancer. Disability is often misconstrued as inability to experience play because of limitation form impairment. With over 16% of the local population of L
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Comprehensive and Balances Sensory Play opportunities: Sight, Smell, Sounds, Touch, Taste, Interoceptive, Vestibular, and Proprioceptive.
Cozy spaces: Areas designed to escape sensory overioad and re- engage after self- regulation.
Unitary System Impact Attenuating Surfaces: For unimpeded access to recreation Shade Piay: Areas must have ample shade to provide respite from heat.
Diversity: Provide diversity in play opportunities that exceed ADA minimums ( i, e. types, materials, grasping requirements, level of difficulty, elevated vs ground level)
Cognitive Simplicity: Play spaces should be easy to navigate with recognizable landmarks and wa nding, Social Play Opportunities: For social interaction and play that promote multi- users.
Intergenerational Play: Activities that encourage multiple generations to play together and interact.
Fencing: Some children on the autism spectrum and with disabilities have a tendency to bolt from the piayground. The playground should be fenced to keep children from running onto nearby roads, canals, and/ or other hazards.
Allergens: Select plant species that will be plant near playgrounds and parks that produce low levels of allergens and are not irritant to skin when touched. The Ogren' s Allergy Scale or OPALS Scale can be used to determine this.
Playground Surfacing
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Resources
California State Parks." The Health and Social Benefits of Recreation." 2005.
Recreation Management. A Look at Trends in Parks and Recreation." 2009.
Westrup, Laura." QuimbyAct 101: An Abbreviated Overview." May 2002. www. parks. ca. gov/ pages/ 795/ files/ quimbylQl. pdf CPTED Guidelines: www. cptedsecurity. com
Project for Public Spaces." Lighting Use and Design° 2015. www. pps. org/ reference/ streetlights The Center for Universal Design( 7997). The Principles of Universal Design. Version 2. 0 Raleigh, NC: North Carolina State University RIVER ISLANDS PHASE 2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN I 36 Page Intentionally Left Blank
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4.1 CIN 0F LATH RO P P4RKS AN D O PH I SPACE G 1? AL PLAN REQ U I RBVI 1 T5 lf e l ttrop General Ran callsfora ne4workofopen space,swt ch indude neighbortiood parks, oomm ity parks, and rea ation corridorsthat nn along waterbodiesor connect rrnjor corrponerrfsof the overall park system lhiss temwill in part follow along boundary lev ees and oughs as well as the river s sterri, and be made y of pedestrian and bike trails, open space and fom al park Irrigation of open spaoeswill irrplemer t recyded water distributed through a purple pipe s lemto reduoe the armuit of - potable water used. Some parkswill be adjaoent O sdioolsfio maxirrize 1f r usefulnessfor the oomnrrty, while ott erswill be starxialone parksseparatefromeducational faalities Wildlife habitat induding wetlandshave been aeated to er hanoe naharal habitat, which will aid in; esou oe rrariagemerrt of the plar ing area.
4.2 PARK ACF EAG E& SH 1/ I CE AREA STAN DARDS
Condition 116 of V Sting Ter tative Map 3694 requres a rririmm. nn n erfier and sze( in aa es) of various reaeational faalities '° for R ase 1 of Rver I ands lhe City of Lathrop has had the discretion to substitute cerl in faalitiesfi provide rrore flexibility in prograrrrring. For instance, a multi- use field may be car struded to accomrodate both softball and baseball, but a edit oo id be given for the ecific faality awn in Condition 116. Parks that were desgned and built as a part of Riase 1 developmer irxluded rr ndatory elementsrequired by Condifion 116 or otherwise equred by the City, and" additior al recxeatiorral fadlitie', faalities ttrat were not required by condition of approval. F ase 2 acr ges and faalities amenities have been calculated and determned separately fromthe Ffiase 1 de elopment and will stand apart from any R ase 1 dev eloprr t requrement Riase 2 requrementsare oudined below in Tables4. 1 and 4. 2.
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4. 3 DISTRIBUTION OF EXISTING PARKS AND FACILITIES
Current maps of River Islands parks were studied based upon established measurements of user walkability and recommended park programming to determine new park locations for Phase 2. Smaller neighborhood parks service the immediate surrounding neighborhood with the minimum being '/< mile radius up to '/ Z mile radius. Larger community parks have a larger service radius with the range of'/ z mile to 1 mile radius.
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4. 4 PARKAMENITY BENCHMARKS
The National Recreation and Park Association ( NRPA) has long been an organization relied on for guidelines and instruction regarding best practices for parks and open spaces. In 2019 the NRPA published an Agency Performance Review document providing benchmarks for suggested amenity counts based on residents per square mile. Table 4. 2 reflects the number of amenities proposed for phase 2 based on the NRPA' s published recommendations and Table 4.4 reflects which parks they are located in.
4. 5 PROPOSED PARKS & OPEN SPACE SYSTEM
The parks and open space system depicted in this chapter were developed following multiple meetings and reviews of park system components with City of Lathrop staff. In order to clearly identify the components of the system maps were created and are included in this chapter as follows:
Figure 4. 3- Phase 2 Park Designation Map
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4. 6 PRELIMINARY PARK CONCEPT PLANS
In order to identify intended locations of required and additional park elements throughout the development, preliminary concept plans have been developed for all Quimby Act related community parks and neighborhood parks. In addition examples of potential pocket parks, and linear parks have also been shown which will be built by River Islands, but not intended to be built in order to meet Quimby Act requirements. All concepts are simple concepts to convey basic park ideas and are not to be misconstrued as final designs. As each neighborhood is developed the park designs will be revisited and adjusted to meet specific neighborhood, budget, and recreational needs. Any changes to the park locations, acreages, or amenities must be approved by the City of Lathrop prior to construction. Modifications to park locations, acreages and/ or planned amenities shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Lathrop prior to construction. Amendments to this Parks& Open Space Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City of Lathrop.
4. 7 CITY OVERSIGHT & DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
There are many types of open spaces and recreational facilities incorporated into the River Islands Phase 2 development. While the development is located within the City boundaries, portions of these open spaces are owned by Reclamation District 2062 RD2062) and all parks and open space are maintained by the River Islands Public Finance Authority ( RIPFA). The following table has been provided to clearly delineate the required reviews to be completed by each agency, for each open space type.
The following descriptions describe the review typology listed in Table 4. 3.
Comprehensive Review- Comprehensive review refers to plan review for construction level improvement plans. Prior to Improvement Plans, a Site Plan for Neighborhood Parks and Community Parks shall be reviewed and approved by the City and Parks& Recreation Commission. These plans are typically reviewed and signed by the Public Works Department, Parks Recreation Department, and the Lathrop Manteca Fire District. The City may determine which departments are required for review based on a project by project basis.
Courtesy Review- A courtesy review of construction level improvement plans by the Public Works Department for open spaces owned and maintained by RD2062 and/ or RIPFA but not in the public right of way.
Utility Only Review- A review by the Public Works Department of construction level utility plans only, for spaces owned and maintained by RD2062 and/ or RIPFA.
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ATTACHMENT D
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Community Development Department 390 Towne Centre Drive- Lathrop, CA 95330 Planning Division Phone ( 209) 941- 7260- Faac ( 209) 941- 7268 www.ci.lathrop.ca.us
May 5, 2022
Susan Deli' Osso, Project Director
River Islands at Lathrop
73 W. Stewart Road
Lathrop, CA 95330
Subject: Findings of Substantial Conformance with Vesting Tentative Map 6716 for Proposed Lotting Amendments within the River Islands, Phase 2, Woodlands East District.
Dear Mrs. Dell' Osso:
The Community Development Department has completed its review of your request for a Finding of Substantia! Conformance with the River Islands, Phase 2 Vesting Tentative Map ( VTM) No. 6716 for the proposed lotting amendments illustrated on the Woodlands East District Lotting Summary Comparison map, and further detailed in the Woodlands East District Unit and Acreage Changes table ( enclosed). My findings and support of your substantial conformance request are detailed below.
As noted in your substantial conformance request letter of April 22, 2022, condition of approval number 36 of the Phase 2, VTM No 6716, established specific findings required for the Community Development Director to administratively determine whether or not Final Maps are in substantial conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map. The condition states that:
The Frnal Map shall be in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map as determined by the Community Development Director. Deviations from the approved Vesfing Tentative Map that are nat considered in substantial canformance include but are not limited to the following:
a) Changes fo the propased location of land uses not otherwise consistent with the adopted Wesf Lathrop Specific Plan ( WLSP) land use designation; b} Changes to the proposed densifies ofa developmenf area fhat are in excess of the density permitted for that specific area as designated in the WLSP; c) Significant changes to ihe size and/ ocafion of open space and recreation areas within a development area that woutd result in less open space and recreational areas compared to the amount required fo safisfy that development area' s Quimby Act requirements; d) Significant modificaiions (such as to alignment or location) to major roadways, such as to major collector or arterial roads where a precise plan line has been adopted; Changes that would result in a new significant, adverse, unmitigated environmenta! impact, or a significant increase in any previously identified impact.
Administrative review and approval of the requested amendments for substantial conformance is provided for by Condition 36 above, and detailed in the following findings:
May 5, 2022
Future final maps based on the proposed lotting amendments to VTM 6716 will remain consistent with the adopted WLSP land use designations. The most notable modification to the VTM is the increased size of Lake 14, necessitating the relocation of Neighborhood Park 7 immediately north and adjacent to the levee. These changes do not affect the designated land uses or require amendments to the WLSP, as schools, lakes, and parks are permitted uses in residential zones and are not designated by separate or unique land use designations.
Future final maps based on the proposed lotting amendments to VTM 6716 will remain consistent with the adopted WLSP land use densities. None of the proposed modifications will substantially increase or decrease development densities, and none are in excess of the density otherwise permitted.
The proposed changes to the size and location of Neighborhood Parks 6& 7 are not significant in that the changes do not result in less recreational acreage and the parks remain in generally the same locations. More specifically, Neighborhood Park, N7 is relocated immediately north and adjacent to the levee from its current location, and increases in size from 5. 12 to 5. 4 acres. Neighborhood Park, N6 remains in the same location with an increase in acreage from
7. 10 to 7. 8 acres. Being larger and in the same general locations maintains Neighborhood Parks 6 & 7 Quimby Act acreage requirements and status and definition as Neighborhood Parks.
There are no proposed changes in alignment or location of streets or street types; and therefore there are no changes in environmental conditions.
Overall, the proposed lotting amendments do not create any new environmental impacts or increase the intensity of previously analyzed environmental impacts, and remain within the scope of the certified SEIR, requiring no further environmental review. • Processing and approval of future final maps within the Phase 2, Woodlands East District as illustrated on the Woodlands East District Lotting Summary Comparison Map and at the densities and acreages provided for in the Woodlands East District Unit and Acreage Changes Table, are in substantial conformance with VTM 6716, and will continue to be subject to the existing conditions of approval for VTM 6716 as originally adopted. This substantial conformance approval is contingent upon the provision of amended pages for each of the associated Phase 2 documents in order to formally document these actions, prior to final maps within the Woodlands East District. We appreciate your continued coordination and assistance with staff on the development of your project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (209) 941- 7266.
S' cerel
ark M ' ss er
Director of Community Development
Enclosure: Request Letter dated April 22, 2022
cc: Stephen Salvatore, City Manager
Ramon Batista, Director of Planning& Entitlements
Glenn Gebhardt, City Engineer
Michael King, Public Works Director
Rick Caguiat, Assistant Community Development Director
Brad Taylor, Land Development Manager
Todd Sebastian, Director of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance
April 22, 2022
Mr. Mark Meissner, Community Development Director
City of Lathrop
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
Subject: Substantiat Confortnance Findings— Phase 2 Vesting Tentative Map No. 6716 Woodlands East District of River Islands)
Dear Mark:
As a follow up to our March 8, 2022 and March 17, 2022 letters requesting substantial conformance of revised lotting patterns in Phase 2 of River lslands, we are providing this letter to finalize our request for the Woodlands East District and provide final exhibits as reviewed and commented upon by you and your staff.
Specifically, Exhibit" A" has been updated to reflect an updated lotting pattern that resolves the City' s issues with additional roadway intersections at River Islands Parkway, the relocation ofthe neighborhood park within Village 4, the expansion of Lake 14 and other issues. We are also providing an updated E chibit" B" that summarizes the final changes in acreage and numbers of dwelling units for the Woodlands East District. Exhibit" C" is a revised parks and parks service area exhibit that reflects the new neighborhood park location. We acknowledge that we must update the Phase 2 Master Parks Plan to the reflect the changes proposed, including the 2. 5 acres of parkland that may not be included with the various elementary school sites. However, Exhibit" C" still reflects the 2. 5 acres of park at schools, since it is included in the existing, approved Phase 2 Master Parks Plan. We will be siting an additional neighborhood park in or near Woodlands and will provide details as to that park location with the proposed update/ amendment to the Parks Plan.
In order to move forward with this administrative approval, the City will require that the none of the conditions listed in condition of approva136 to VTM 6716 exist with regards to our proposal. I have providad a brief explanation below as per condition 36( shown in red) that provide evidence that the findings for non- conformance will not be met:
36) Substa itial Confornrance ith Yesting Tenlative tl ap. The Final Map shall be i t substantial conformance wi[h the approved Yesting Tentcrtive Map as c etermined by the Con:murrity Development Director. Deviations front the npproved Yesting Tentative Map that are not considerecl in substantial conformance include bt t are not/ imited to the following:
a) Charrges to the proposed location ofland uses not ot/ zerwise consistent with the adopted West Lathrop Spec c Plan( WLSP) land use desig tations; 77te proposed Icryout changes are co»sislenl with 1he land uses ndopted itl the WLSP. The relocated neighborhood park rn the Woodlands Dislrict is a permitled use within the/ ow-density• esidential lnnd use designalion in which its locnted. As noted, a» overJcry of the proposed lotting rnrd pnrk location chrn ges are shown in Exhibil " A" provided i1h Ihis letlen In accvrdance witla conditinn afapprovnl 130, prfar o! he improvemer t plar approval or consh uclion ofm1y purks in 1he s: rb lrn f ing rn•en, a detailed srte plcn/ clesign plcin shall be reviewed crnd pproved by the City Pcrrks nrrd Recreation Commission. Additionally, both! he Woodlnnds Easi District NDP i!/ re lec! lhis» eN loculior crnd m amendmenl[ o the Phcrse 1 PaT•ks Master Plan.
b) Changes to the proposed densities ofa develo inent arecr that are in excess ofthe density permitted for that specif:c arecr as designaled in the WLSP; None ofthe proposed changes will resull in an increcrse ofresidential ao it densities Ihat will ezceed those permitted WLSP. Exhibit " B" tn this 1e11er ilhrstrates the proposed unit und density changes.
c) Sign cnnt changes to the size and locatron of open space a td recreation areas ithin n development arecr that N oarld resarlt in less open space andrecreatio»al areas compared! o the an7our t reqi ired to satisfy ihat development area's Quimby Act requiren ents;
The proposed chcmges wi/ increase overall perrk acreage by 2. S acres within Park N7 ns shown on E.rhibit " A". Fm•[her, the locatrona! changes ill noI affect the Crty' s service re trirentent of'/, n ile for neighborhood pnrks ancf'/_ mrle for eomrnunit} parks crs shown on Ezhibi! " C." An update to ihe Phase 3 Mcrster Pcrrks P/an, along with a Neighborhoad Developntent Plan( NDP) thnt conicrins all proposed chcrr ges to 3uin: by Acl parks ac eage wi11 be req:rired p• ior to the approvu! oftheftrstfinal map in the Woodlandc Ecrs! District. The nn:ended Parks P1an wiJl also inclzrde an irpdate to Exhibil " C"( as contained in the Parks P/an) 10 rejlecl an additional park tivithin as olher plrn ning District cm the removul of Z. S ucres ofparkland located u1 euch ofthe K-8 schools within w'ood/ands East District.
d) Sign cant n:od cations( strch ns to align»ient or location) to major roadways, such as ta rnajor collector or arterial roacfs where a precise plan li: e has been adopted; Charrges that wouldresa lt ii a new sign cant, adverse, unmitigated e tvironmental in:pact, or a signifrcant incrense in arty previottsly identifted mpact.
No sigriificrnrt modifications to aligrm en[ or locati n are proposed to nny arte ial or collector roads ns originally proposecl in the approvec! vesting tentatii e map, if'LSP or any crdopted precise plan line. h'o environ nental rmpacts crre rderrtrfied crs a r•estrlt.
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the information provided with this letter or if you require any additional information to make your determination. Please feel free to contact me at( 209) 879- 7900 or at sdellosso ct riverislands. com. mcerely,
Susan Dell'Osso
President
cc: Glenn Gebhardt, City Engineer
Brad Taylor, Land Development Manager
Rick Caguiat, City of Lathrop Principal Planner
Trent Dedalt, Assistant Planner
David Niskanen, Contract Piamier
Michael King, Public Works Director
Zach Jones, Parks and Recreation Director
Todd Sebastian, Superintendent of Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services Exhibits:
A: Woodlands East Lotting Summaty Comparison
B: Residential Unit and Acreage Summary
C: Park Locations and Service Areas(" Buffer Map")
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