Martial Cottle Park Master Plan with State Park General Plan Elements Task Force Meeting Task Force Meeting December 11, 2007 Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Agenda Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Accept Task Force Meeting #1 Summary 3. Community Workshop #1 — Review of Outcomes 4. Review of Submitted Public Comments 5. Update on Draft Resource Inventory 6. Draft Opportunities & Constraints Analysis 7. Draft Goals & Objectives 8. Public Comments 9. Next Steps/Adjournment Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Community Workshop #1 Review of Outcomes Review of Outcomes Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Purpose of Workshop • Introduce the community to the park planning process • Familiarize the community with the park site and the Donor’s Vision • Solicit community input on issues and aspirations for the park • Solicit community input on the prioritization of the program elements set forth in the Donor’s Vision • Inform the planning team’s articulation of park goals, objectives, and programs Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Community Discussion Groups • Approximately 155 attendees • Eight discussion groups • Asked to address to questions: • Their priorities for program elements set forth in the Donor’s Vision, and • Issues and concerns they had regarding the park. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Historic Farm The majority of the groups identified the following as high priorities: • Preserving historic farm elements and structures • Farm animals and hay rides • Interpretive programs and elements Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Farmers’ Market • A limited number of groups identified the incorporation of a Farmers’ Market as a top priority. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Produce Stand • A limited number of groups identified the produce stand or a concession and refreshment stand as a top priority. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Specialty Crops/U-Pick • The majority of the groups identified the cultivation of specialty crops as a priority. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Equestrian Center • A majority of the groups identified the Equestrian Center as a priority. • Most indicated a preference for a non-boarding type facility. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Community Hall • A limited number of groups identified the Community Hall as a priority. • One comment raised the question of what the Community Hall would look like and who would use it, while another comment questioned the need for a Community Hall. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Grassy Park • A limited number of groups identified the incorporation of a grassy park as a priority. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Trails • A majority of the groups identified trails as a top priority with the following points emphasized: - access into and through the park - a perimeter trail - separate trails for different users Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Lake • A majority of the groups identified a lake or pond as a favorable element. • Most comments expressed a desire for maintaining a “natural” character and designing it for wildlife habitat or flood control. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Cultivated Fields • A majority of the groups identified active farming operations as a priority, including: • Historical and sustainable farming • Agricultural research and advanced practices • Community subscription agriculture Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Identified in the Donor’s Vision Orchard • A majority of the groups identified orchards as a priority element within the park. • Heirloom and demonstration orchards Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Program Elements Not Listed on Donor’s Vision Plan • Community Gardens • Composting • Dog Park or place for off-leash dogs • BBQ/Picnic Facilities • Miscellaneous Park Elements, including: - Kitchen/added value - Facilities for school programs - Greenhouse/plant conservatory - Amphitheatre for ranger - Rose garden - Native tree nursery - Memorial to Mr. Lester Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Other Priorities Not Listed on Donor’s Vision Plan Habitat/Creek Restoration • Several groups’ comments reflected a desire to preserve or create wildlife habitat • Focus on the ecological restoration of Canoas Creek Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Other Priorities Not Listed on Donor’s Vision Plan Design Considerations • View preservation • Treatment of park edges • Tree preservation and planting • Sustainable design • Site topography Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Other Priorities Not Listed on Donor’s Vision Plan Education • Strong support for an educational component • Opportunities to partner with schools, Master Gardener programs, 4-H, and other existing organizations • “Hands-on” opportunities for children Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Other Priorities Not Listed on Donor’s Vision Plan Events • A number of comments indicated support for a harvest festival or similar events. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Issues Fees • Affordability • Park funding • Revenue-generating opportunities • Concern about creating a “for-profit” park Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Parking, Traffic and Roadways • Parking emerged as a leading concern • Traffic an area of concern, including: • Potential for impacts on adjacent neighborhoods • Traffic conditions on Branham Lane and Snell Avenue. • A desire to not put roads through the park Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Safety • A desire for the park to be closed at night • Security lighting • Park security or emergency services Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Noise, Odors, Maintenance • Concern about potential impacts on neighbors, including: - noise from recreational activities near homes - odors from animals - maintenance and litter Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Pesticides and Pests • A desire to limit or avoid pesticide use, or require organic farming • Some concern about rodents from the park infesting the neighborhood Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Community Workshop #1 Summary Discussion Group Priorities Other Comments included: • Non-historic agricultural uses and events would be allowed in the park • Access into and within the park Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Resource Inventory Update Final Draft Resource Inventory Revisions • Most revisions corrected factual data about the site • Executive Summary to be completed early next year • State to conduct additional site survey for cultural resources and incorporate findings into Final • Draft Resource Inventory early next year • Final Draft Resource Inventory to be posted to the County’s Web site for public review early in 2008. Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Draft Draft Opportunities & Constraints Opportunities & Constraints Analysis Analysis Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
Opportunities & Constraints Analysis The Donor’s Vision The Donor’s Vision “ The property shall be used exclusively as a public historical park… that informs and educates the public about the agricultural heritage of the Santa Clara Valley… as exemplified by the Martial Cottle family, dating from the 1850’s into the 20th century .” Martial Cottle Park Master Plan
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