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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW APPROVING A PARK LAND DEDICATION CREDIT FOR UP TO 2.87 ACRES
OF PRIVATELY OWNED, PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE
IN THE MIDDLEFIELD PARK MASTER PLAN AREA,
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ELLIS STREET AND EAST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
AND NORTH OF WEST MAUDE AVENUE, BETWEEN LOGUE AVENUE AND CLYDE AVENUE WHEREAS, an application was received from Google LLC (applicant) for a 40-acre Middlefield Park Master Plan located at the northeast corner of Ellis Street and East Middlefield Road and north of West Maude Avenue, between Logue Avenue and Clyde Avenue, in the P(41) East Whisman Precise Plan area, that includes the creation of up to 1,900 residential units (Project); and
WHEREAS, the Project generates a park land dedication requirement per Chapter 41 of the City Code, and the applicant has submitted a request for a credit against the P roject’s park land dedication requirement for 75% of the value of a 2.87-acre privately owned, publicly accessible (POPA) open space area as an Alternate Proposal over one acre in size, per Section 41.11 of the City Code, and the exhibits in support of said request are attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the applicant requests to design and construct the POPA open space over multiple phases as part of subsequent zoning permit entitlements required under the Master Plan, as shown and described in Appendix A of the Middlefield Park Implementation Plan (Application No. PL-2020-149); and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted the information and materials required by Section 41.11.d of the City Code for a park land dedication credit request as demonstrated in Exhibits B and C; and
WHEREAS, the 2.87-acre POPA open space proposal was reviewed by City staff for compliance with Section 41.11.a of the City Code, the Development Review Committee for design input, and the community at meetings held on the design concepts on July 14, 2021 and July 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the 2.87-acre POPA open space is required to be publicly accessible in perpetuity, in accordance with an executed public access covenant and agreement between the City and the applicant, whereby the applicant is responsible to design, construct, and maintain the open space and the City can include the acreage toward Citywide park acreage serving the Mountain View community; and
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WHEREAS, on October 19 2022, the Environmental Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, including the park land credit request, and recommended the City Council approve the request for a 75% park land credit for a 2.87-acre POPA open space within the 40-acre mixed-use Middlefield Park Master Plan, subject to the associated conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, including the request for a 75 % park land credit for a 2.87 -acre POPA open space within the 40-acre mixed-use Middlefield Park Master Plan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Mountain View hereby finds that the POPA open space Alternate Proposal:
1. Is a unique, high -quality open space proposal that may not otherwise be achieved through the general POPA open space requirements per Section 41.11 .a. Specifically, the POPA open space is consistent with the Central Park identified in the East Whisman Precise Plan as it is highly visible from Ellis Street and East Middlefield Road; it will be the first public open space along the VTA light rail line directly accessible at a station , further encouraging transit use ; it includes retail and outdoor dining opportunities fronting onto the POPA open space from adjacent mixed -use buildings; encourages entertainment uses to generate lively pedestrian activity throughout the day and evening with a mix of active and passive elements (e.g ., a food/beverage kiosk, demonstration garden, playgrounds, and landscaped reprieves); and it is designed to accommodate community gatherings and events, provide seating, site furnishings, and public art unique to this location in the City;
2. Serves a diverse park user population as it includes elements which serve populations of all ages, which do not currently reside in the project area, but will be introduced to the area with the implementation of the Middlefield Park Master Plan; and
3. Provides d esign benefits greater than the general requirements set forth in Section 41.11.a.2 of the City Code as the POPA open space is larger than one acre in size, as minimally required for the Central Park in the East Whisman Precise Plan; conf orms to the provisions of the Parks, Open Space, and Community Facilities Chapter of the General Plan and Parks and Open Space Plan as outlined in Exhibit C; provides frontage on Middlefield Road with pedestrian and bicycle connectivity from Ellis Street; the majority of the POPA open space is 100’ or greater in width, with a portion at a width of 97’; the open space will provide hydration stations and access to a public restroom; will include all necessary public signage and multiple recreational elements; and the applicant has requested an alternate element to include a demonstration garden where the community can engage with a garden operator to grow food, learn gardening techniques and skills, and other educational opportunities . This alternate element is an activity similar to the “maintained natural habitat space” in Table 41.11 in the City Code as it provides educational opportunities, in this case on food production and sourcing, that all residents and visitors can enjoy; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Mountain View hereby approves the POPA open space Alternate Proposal for a 75% park land credit for a 2.87 -acre POPA open space within the 40-acre mixed-use Middlefield Park Master Plan . The park land credit shall be 75% of the final acreage of said POPA open space.
TIME FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
The time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6, as establ ished by Resolution No. 13850, adopted by the City Council on August 9, 1983.
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Exhibits: A. Written Request from Google LLC (includes Location and Conceptual Design) B. Chapter 6.11 of Middlefield Park Master Plan
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WHEREAS, on October 19 2022, the Environmental Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, including the park land credit request, and recommended the City Council approve the request for a 75% park land credit for a 2.87-acre POPA open space within the 40-acre mixed-use Middlefield Park Master Plan, subject to the associated conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the Project, including the request for a 75 % park land credit for a 2.87 -acre POPA open space within the 40-acre mixed-use Middlefield Park Master Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mountain View hereby finds that the POPA open space Alternate Proposal:
1. Is a unique, high -quality open space proposal that may not otherwise be achieved through the general POPA open space requirements per Section 41.11 .a. Specifically, the POPA open space is consistent with the Central Park identified in the East Whisman Precise Plan as it is highly visible from Ellis Street and East Middlefield Road; it will be the first public open space along the VTA light rail line directly accessible at a station , further encouraging transit use ; it includes retail and outdoor dining opportunities fronting onto the POPA open space from adjacent mixed -use buildings; encourages entertainment uses to generate lively pedestrian activity throughout the day and evening with a mix of active and passive elements (e.g ., a food/beverage kiosk, demonstration garden, playgrounds, and landscaped reprieves); and it is designed to accommodate community gatherings and events, provide seating, site furnishings, and public art unique to this location in the City;
2. Serves a diverse park user population as it includes elements which serve populations of all ages, which do not currently reside in the project area, but will be introduced to the area with the implementation of the Middlefield Park Master Plan; and
3. Provides d esign benefits greater than the general requirements set forth in Section 41.11.a.2 of the City Code as the POPA open space is larger than one acre in size, as minimally required for the Central Park in the East Whisman Precise Plan; conf orms to the provisions of the Parks, Open Space, and Community Facilities Chapter of the General Plan and Parks and Open Space Plan as outlined in Exhibit C; provides frontage on Middlefield Road with pedestrian and bicycle connectivity from Ellis Street; the majority of the POPA open space is 100’ or greater in width, with a portion at a width of 97’; the open space will provide hydration stations and access to a public restroom; will include all necessary public signage and multiple recreational elements; and the applicant has requested an alternate element to include a demonstration garden where the community can engage with a garden operator to grow food, learn gardening techniques and skills, and other educational opportunities . This alternate element is an activity similar to the “maintained natural habitat space” in Table 41.11 in the City Code as it provides educational opportunities, in this case on food production and sourcing, that all residents and visitors can enjoy.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mountain View hereby approves the POPA open space Alternate Proposal for a 75% park land credit for a 2.87-acre POPA open space within the 40-acre mixed-use Middlefield Park Master Plan. The park land credit shall be 75% of the final acreage of said POPA open space.
TIME FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW
The time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6, as establ ished by Resolution No. 13850, adopted by the City Council on August 9, 1983.
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Exhibits: A. Written Request from Google LLC (includes Location and Conceptual Design) B. Chapter 6.11 of Middlefield Park Master Plan
C. Appendix C from Middlefield Park Implementation Plan Google LLC
1600 Amphitheatre
Parkway
Mountain View, CA
94043
650 253-0000 main
Google.com
September 16th, 2022
Lindsay Hagan
City of Mountain View
500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
RE: Google Middlefield Park Master Plan Ellis Park Privately Owned/Publicly Accessible (POPA) Credit Dear Lindsay,
Pursuant to City Code Chapter 41, Section 41.11, Google LLC is formally requesting a park land credit for the Ellis Park POPA within our Middlefield Park Master Plan (Master Plan) in East Whisman. Our request is for a seventy-five percent (75%) credit (against the otherwise required park land dedication or in-lieu fee requirements) of the value of land that will be devoted to the POPA area (Attachment 1).
The proposed POPA is roughly 2.87 acres. Thus, we are requesting a credit equal to the value of 2.15 acres, to be confirmed upon the final acreage of the POPA at the time of construction completion. The POPA is composed of Ellis Plaza and Ellis Walk. Ellis Plaza contains a flexible hardscape area with enhanced pavement, along with bike parking, a dog run or lawn, a cafe terrace, an interactive art feature, and native gardens. Ellis Walk contains a playground, exercise area, game courts, a community room with restrooms, and a demonstration garden. Shade trees and a central promenade tie the Plaza and Walk together. These elements are depicted in Attachment 2.
The proposed POPA is an alternate proposal under City Code Section 41.11(2)(b) and through its offering of a varied program of uses, as described above, it will serve a diverse park user population. As described further in the Middlefield Park Implementation Plan, Section C, it also provides design benefits far greater than the “general requirements” of City Code Section 41.11(2)(A) that would otherwise apply if it were not an alternate proposal. As such, this POPA is eligible for a seventy-five percent (75%) credit under Section 41.11(a)(1) of the City Code.
Not only is this POPA credit request consistent with the City Code, as discussed above, it is also consistent with City and community feedback gathered throughout our community engagement process. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michael Tymoff
District Director, Mountain View
Attachment 1 - Location and Concept Plan
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While it is not possible to predict the
exact residents of the East Whisman
Master Plan area, the demographics,
mirroring Mountain View as a whole,
are expected to be quite diverse.
The project is designed to welcome
residents of all ages, from young
families and working professionals
to empty nesters and retirees and the
project’s open spaces will be designed
to serve these diverse populations.
A large portion of the population will
likely be internationally born and will
speak a diversity of languages.
The socio-economics will be similarly
diverse with the project expected to
provide housing for individuals and
families earning anywhere from 30
percent to over 100 percent of the
area median income. Household
sizes may be slightly smaller than the
Citywide averages due to the fact that
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bedrooms on average that the single-
family homes that currently make up a
large portion of the City’s housing units.
Demographics may also vary over time
as the project, City and surrounding
areas continue to grow and change.
Ellis Park’s programming is designed
to serve employees, residents and
visitors alike. While the East Whisman
Precise Plan area includes no residents
today, the Precise Plan EIR studied
up to 10,570 new residents for the
area in the future, accounting for
approximately 12 percent of the City’s
future residential population.
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Park. As the East Whisman Precise
Plan is realized, the area will grow
in jobs, retail services, and homes,
accounting for nearly 18 percent of
Mountain View’s service population.
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ranges from tot lots to educational/
demonstration gardens to picnic areas in
an effort to meet the needs of families,
residents, visitors, and workers. This
range in programming – active and
passive, for children and for adults, for
commuters and residents – allows Ellis
Park to serve both today’s population
as well as the area’s increasingly
diverse population in years to come.
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the robust community of employee,
residents, and visitors provisioned for
in the East Whisman Precise Plan.
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involvement of numerous organizations
(see Table 6.11.5 for a complete list of
participating organizations). During this
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most focused on building community,
expanding the ecology, providing
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Community can be fostered with spaces
for gathering and sharing; built elements
such as amphitheaters, communal dining
areas and community gardens all bring
people and cultures together of all ages.
Ecology can be expanded with focus
on tree canopy, use of native plant
species that are resilient to climate
change, and support migration paths.
Recreation can be provided by
playgrounds for varying physical
abilities, spaces for pickleball, or
other small court sports, skating, and
exercise for pets at a dog park.
Amenities desired to be integrated
ranged from drinking fountains and
restrooms to public art and a plaza.
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categories and is summarized here:
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• Outdoor seating (benches); outdoor
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• Drinking fountains;
• Public restrooms;
• Waste receptacles (discreet);
• Bike parking;
• Flex-use areas for community events
(performances, farmers market);
• Space for food truck parking.
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• Small food and beverage kiosk
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• Sport court(s) (pickleball);
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• Play area for older kids
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• Interesting for kids and adults alike;
• Doesn’t have to be ‘giant,’
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• Showcase tech, new media,
global connectivity;
• Include a water element –
stream, pond, bird bath;
• Possible rotating art to
showcase local artists;
• Feature local student work.
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• Native plants and pollinator species;
• Reduce hardscape and maximize shade;
• Trees and umbrellas;
• “Dark sky” lighting to minimize
wildlife disturbance;
• Protect and enhance
ecological corridors;
• Compost and recycling,
water conservation.
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* Program elements and sizes may be adjusted through the permit entitlement process and will comply with the minimum requirements per City Code. ** Proposed game courts will align with the industry-standard size for the proposed sport.
Table 6.11.5 Outreach organizations
Bay Area Council Livable MV
Cafecito MV Chamber of Commerce
California Native Plant Society MV Coalition for Sustainable Planning California Station Neighborhood Association MV YIMBY
Canopy North Whisman Neighborhood Association
Carbon Free MV Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society
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munity Services Agency Santiago Villa Neighborhood Association Costa Mesa Terrace HOA (Sunnyvale) Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter Day Worker Center of MV Silicon Valley at Home
Friends of MV Parks Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Friends of Stevens Creek Trail Silicon Valley Leadership Group Graduates of Chinese Civic Leadership Academy Slater Neighborhood Association Great Streets MV Spanish Civic Leadership Academy
Greenbelt Alliance Wagon Wheel Neighborhood Association GreenSpaces MV Whisman Station Neighborhood resident
League of Women Voters
Table 6.11.6 Proposed program areas*
Bike parking 2,000 sf
Station garden 1,000 sf
Interactive public art 250-750 sf
Cafe terrace Interior - 250 sf
Exterior - 1,750 sf
Multi-purpose lawn or dog run 2,000 sf
Playground - youth 2,500 sf
Playground - tot 2,500 sf
Game courts** 2,500 sf
Picnic pavilion 750 sf
Community room and restrooms
(In Ellis Park or R1/R2) 1,000 sf
Educational/demonstration garden 3,500 sf
Exercise area 1,000 sf
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POPA COMPLIANCE
C.1 POPA Municipal Code Requirements
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Open Space serves a diverse
park user population;
Ellis Park offers something for everyone with the potential to include:
Kids: Tot Lot, Nature Play
All ages: Plaza, Station Garden, Barn, Educational/Demonstration Garden, Picnicking, Multi-use Trail, Dog Park Young and Older Adults: Courts, Educational/Demonstration Garden Families: Tot lot, Interactive Fountain, bleachers,
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greater than the General Requirements
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See tables on following pages.
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POPA COMPLIANCE
Table C.1.2 POPA General Requirements
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Ellis Park exceeds 0.4 acres with approximately 2.87 acres of contiguous land. -REHHMXMSR)PPMW4EVOGSQTPMIW[MXLXLIQMRMQYQEGVIƈ'IRXV EP4EVOƉMHIRXMƼIH on pg. 83 of the EWPP, referred to as Ellis Plaza in the Master Plan.
The space shall conform with the provisions
of the parks, open space and community
facilities chapter of the general plan and
provisions of the parks and open space plan .
Ellis Park conforms with the provisions of the general plan and parks and open space plan. See Section C.2.
The POPA open space shall be located
with frontage of a public street(s) or with a
prominent and highly visible entrance and,
in all cases, have minimum dimensions
of one hundred (100) feet on all sides.
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long. Given that the overall size of the open space is over 2.5 times the required minimum, the portion less than 100’ wide was determined to have a negligible effect on the user experience.
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C.2 2030 General Plan Goals & Policies - Parks and Open Space Chapter Table C.2.1 Parks and Open Space
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ty standards for open space acreage and population in each neighborhood.
Ellis Park proposes approximately 2.87 acres of publicly accessible open space. The proposed open space will be delivered in an area of Mountain View that lacks publicly accessible open space within a 15 minute walking radius. See the Master Plan, Table 6.5.4 and Figure 6.11.3.
POS 1.2: Recreation facilities in new residential developments. Require new development to provide park and recreation facilities.
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POS 2.2: Connectivity and transit access. Improve connectivity and transit accessibility to park The bicycle facilities, as a pa rt of multi-use trails, are the primary circulation through the proposed open WTEGIERHGSRRIGXXSXLI:8%WXEXMSRERHFYWWXSTEX)PPMW4EV OERH1MHHPIƼIPH6SEH POS 2.3: Pedestrian and bicycle access. Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to parks, and create new connections to parks to minimize pedestrian and bicycle travel distances.
The multi-use trails of Ellis Park constitute essential sections of the city’s bike network, and provide connections north-south, and east-west once a grade-separated crossing can be provided at the VTA tracks.
POS 2.4: Access to Bay and natural areas. Promote safe access to San Francisco bay,creeks, scenic features and other natural resources in the city and surrounding region.
The proposed addition to the city’s bike network and facilitates in combination with public transit at Ellis Park make the Mountain View shoreline and other natural resource in the city more accessible.
POS 2.6: Diverse park amenities. Design parks to address a range of activities for diverse populations.
Ellis Park open space is to provide something for everyone. The design concept included in the master plan suggests a variety of activities indicative of making a place for all ages and abilities.
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Table C.2.2 Parks and Open Space
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POS 4.1: Community involvement. Involve and empower the community in
planning and carrying out open space programs.
)PPMW4EVOETEVXSJ1MHHPIƼIPH4EVO1EWXIV4PERLEWMRXIKVEX IHGSQQYRMX]QIIXMRKWMRXLITPERRMRKERH design process. Two community meetings about the Ellis Park POPA were held in July 2021.
POS 4.2: Park design. Implement high-quality park amenities and de sign. The ambition for Ellis Park is to create a unique and m emorable open space experience based on the quality and diversity of amenities and ease of access.
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POS 6.1: Citywide network of pathways. Develop a citywide network of p
edestrian and bicycle pathways to connect neighborhoods, employment centers, open space resources and major destinations within the city.
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Table C.2.4 Programs and Services
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POS 7.1: Diverse needs. Ensure that programs and services meet the di
verse needs in the community for users such as senior, other non- English speaking groups and special-needs groups.
Ellis Park open space is to provide something for everyone. The design concept included in the master plan suggests a variety of possible activities indicative of making a place for all ages and abilities that includes young children, youth, families and seniors. Universal access and programming that accommodate special-needs groups will be included.
POS 7.2: Programming partnerships. Strengthen partnerships and outreach with the non- TVSƼXTYFPMGERHTVMZEXIWIGXSVWXSIRLERGIVIGVIEXMSREPERHI HYGEXMSREPTVSKVEQQMRK Proposed possible amenities and open space can be a ve nue for different programs and partnerships, including the potential Educational/Demonstration Gardens and multi-purpose plaza with seating.
POS 7.3: Balanced individual and organized sports. Balance programming for individual users and organized sports uses.
With a diversity of users as a primary goal for Ellis Park, possible programming and amenities for groups and individuals, places for social engagement, active use, organized sport uses, as well as solitude, are proposed.
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Table C.2.5 Community facilities
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POS 9.1: Sustainable design. Promote sustainable building materials, I
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POS 9.3: Maintenance. Provide adequate maintenance and upgrades for all city facilities. Applicant will maintain the Ellis Park POPA, including the upgraded open space and bicycle facilities that are proposed as part of the Ellis Park POPA improvements.
POS 9.4: Americans with Disability Act. Implement accessibility improvements at public facilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniform Building Code.
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POS 10.1: Performing arts space. Ensure that performers and artists h
ave a variety of performance spaces and venues.
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POS 11.1: Diverse and accessible visual arts. Encourage visual arts that celebrate the di
versity and aspirations of the city and are accessible to the entire community.
Ellis Park provides an open space framework that could accommodate a variety of public art, sculpture and performance.
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Table C.2.7 Trees, gard ens and landscaping
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POS 12.2: Urban tree canopy. Increase tree canopy coverage to expand shaded areas, enhance aesthetics and help reduce greenhouse gases.
Providing a connected canopy and urban forest is a primary goal of the proposed open space.
POS 12.3: Planter strip. Require tree planter strips to be wide enough to support healthy trees and well maintained public infrastructure.
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POS 13.1: Community gardens. Encourage urban agriculture and community gardens. The proposed Ellis Park open space can include E ducat ional/Demonstration Gardens.
POS 13.3: Edible landscaping. Encourage edible landscaping for public and private developments.
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C.3 Open Space Credit Elements - Ellis Park Elements
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A picnic area to sit at least 15 people with at least 1 barbecue.
Exercise Area Must be able to support ten (10) people using equipment at the same time and include ADA-accessible equipment.
An exercise area that supports at least 10 people using equipment at the same time and includes ADA-accessible equipment.
Park Trail Designated multi-use class 1 trail as listed in Caltrans Highway Design Manual. Must connect public facilities; expand or allows for future expansion of trail network; Reconstruct and expand a Class I multi-use trail from the VTA Station to future extension of the Whisman TOD Trail
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Demonstration/education garden; an area for educational and demonstration garden that p
ortrays food production, California native plant communities, gardening techniques or other similar ideas that connect to the open space principles of the MPMP and the EWPP.
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