HomeMy WebLinkAbout221115_Resolution 18738 Park Land Dedication Credit in MiddlefieldCITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 18738
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 Project'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 design 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; conforms 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 established by Resolution No. 13850,
adopted by the City Council on August 9, 1983.
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The foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and adopted at a Special Meeting of the
City Council of the City of Mountain View, duly held on the 15th day of November 2022, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Abe-Koga, Kamei, Lieber, Matichak, Showalter, and
Mayor Ramirez
NOES: None
RECUSED: Vice Mayor Hicks
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
HEAT ER GLASE LUCAS RAMIE
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Pursuant to Mountain View Charter § 709(b), I do hereby
certify that the foregoing is an original or a correct copy of
the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Mountain View at a Special Meeting held on the
15th day of November 2022, by the foregoing vote.
City Clej
City of ountain View
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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
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Exhibit A
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Lindsay Hagan
City of Mountain View
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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
LAttachment 1 - Location and Concept Plan
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6.11 Introduction to Ellis Park
A new model of open space
Ellis Park runs along the existing
VTA corridor to take advantage
of light and views unobstructed
by buildings. The open space will
have an urban character with a
high intensity of active uses at
the neighborhood square — Ellis
Plaza (Precise Plan's "Central
Park") — as well as the extension
of a variety of ground floor
and open space activities and
amenities along a promenade
— Ellis Walk. The entirety of Ellis
Park — Ellis Walk and Ellis Plaza
together — will be designed,
delivered and maintained as
a privately owned, publicly
accessible space (POPA).
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Figure 6.11.1 Ellis Plaza + Ellis walk = Ellis Park
Figure 6.11.2 Character gradient from vivid arrival to immersive garden
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Park (8.6 acres)
Playground
Passive recreation areas
Playfield (2) baseball / soccer
Gamecourt (4) (tennis)
Dog park
Restrooms
Picnic tables
Trail access
Creekside Park (4.8 acres)
Playground
Passive areas
Trail access
Pyramid Park (2.8 acres)
Basketball court
Playground
Dog park
Trail access
Vargas School J Park (3.4 acres)
Playground
Playfield baseball / soccer
Figure 6.11.3 Complementing nearby parks and park elements
Evendale Park (0.4 acres)
Playground
Picnic and turf area
Game tables
Devonshire Park (0.9 acres)
Playground
Turf area
Picnic tables
Ellis Park (2.8 acres)
Potential elements and amenities:
Gamecourt (2)
Demonstration/educational garden
Multi -purpose plaza
Turf area or dog park
Exercise area
Playground
Picnic area
Multi -use trail
Passive recreation areas
Community room
Encial Park - Sunnyvale
(5.0 acres)
Basketball half -court
Volleyball (1)
Tennis courts (2)
Playfield - baseball
Turf area
Picnic area
Playground
Restrooms
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Ellis Perk demographic context
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
multifamily units tend to have fewer
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' Nearby
residents in the South Whisman Precise
Plan area, totaling approximately 1,200
residents, will also benefit from Ellis
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.
EWPP Integrated Final Emnronmentai impact report January 2020
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The park's proposed programming
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.
Adjacent to the VTA Middlefield Light
Rail Station, Ellis Park is primed to
serve a growing workforce, as well as
an aging population that can benefit
from walkable, car light lifestyles.
The design of Ellis Park considers
the needs of today's nearby residents
and adjacent employees, as well as
the robust community of employee,
residents, and visitors provisioned for
in the East Whisman Precise Plan.
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City Population
82,739
Median Household Income
$139,720
Age Distribution
0-5:6% 45-54:12%
5 -17: 13% 55 - 59: 5 %
34.8 (median)
18-24:7% 60-64:5%
25-34:24% 65-74:6%
35-44:17% 75+:5%
Foreign Born
42.2%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino
43.9%
Asian alone
31.8%
Hispanic or Latino
18.3%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black alone
4.6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native alone
0.4%
Native HawaiianiPacifsc Islander alone
0.3%
High School Degree
92.9%
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
69.5%
Avg Commute Time
24 mins
69.1 % drive alone
Poverty Rate
6.7%
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Community outreach
Over 40 community meetings were
conducted during the creation of the
Middlefield Park Master Plan, with the
involvement of numerous organizations
(see Table 6.11.5 for a complete list of
participating organizations). During this
outreach process, the community was
most focused on building community,
expanding the ecology, providing
recreation, and integrating amenities.
Ellis Park proposed program
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.
Community feedback fell into six broad
categories and is summarized here:
General feedback
Retain flexibility in public space uses
to allow for change over time;
Pair commercial uses with
park amenities;
Fitness;
Food uses.
Site amenities
Outdoor seating (benches); outdoor
dining (tables and chairs);
Mix of shade and sun;
Native ecology, tree canopy, pollinators;
Bike and pedestrian connections;
Drinking fountains;
Public restrooms;
Waste receptacles (discreet);
Bike parking;
Flex -use areas for community events
(performances, farmers market);
Space for food truck parking.
Community uses
Small food and beverage kiosk
(coffee, beer garden);
Sport court(s) (pickleball);
Community garden;
Play area for younger kids (tot lot);
Play area for older kids
(adventure/nature play);
Dog park;
Barbecue and picnic area;
Outdoor fitness area.
Public art
Interactive art;
Interesting for kids and adults alike;
Doesn't have to be'giant;
can be discoverable;
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.
Ecology and sustainabiiity
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.
Mobility and access
Direct and easy walking and biking
routes through and to/from district;
Bike repair station;
"Bike garden" to teach kids to ride;
Desire to underground VTA tracks.
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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
Community 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
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Bike parking
2,000 sf
Station garden
1,000 sf
interactive public art
250-750 sf
Interior - 250 sf
Cafe terrace
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
1,000 sf
Educationaltdemonstration garden
3,500 sf
Exercise area
1,000 sf
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* Program elements and sizes maybe adjusted through
the permit entitlement_
process and will comply with the minimum requirements
per City Code.
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REQUIREMENT per I COMPLIANCE
Sec. 41.11.a.2.b
Open space provided is greater than I Ellis Park exceeds the 1 acre requirement with approximately 2.87 acres of contiguous land.
one acre of single, contiguous land;
Open Space serves a diverse Ellis Park offers something for everyone with the potential to include:
park user population;
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,
Seniors: Station garden, Educational/Demonstration Garden
Special attention will be given to the design for people of all abilities and special needs.
Open space provides design benefits Ellis Park provides design benefits greater than the General Requirements and provides park elements including those prescribed by the City, and others, for a park experience greater
greater than the General Requirements than its individual parts.
set forth in subsection (a). See tables on following pages.
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Requirement per Sec. 41.11.a.2.a I COMPLIANCE
A minimum size of 0.4 acre or, if the
Ellis Park exceeds 0.4 acres with approximately 2.87 acres of contigious land.
residential development is located
In addition, Ellis Park complies with the minimum 1 acre "Central Park" identified
within a precise plan or master plan with
on pg. 83 of the EWPP, referred to as Ellis Plaza in the Master Plan.
identified open space, the minimum
size of the identified open space in
the precise plan or master plan.
The space shall conform with the provisions
Ellis Park conforms with the provisions of the general plan and
of the parks, open space and community
parks and open space plan. See Section C.2.
facilities chapter of the general plan and
provisions of the parks and open space plan.
The POPA open space shall be located
Ellis Park is located on the public Middlefield Road frontage with a highly visible entrance
with frontage of a public street(s) or with a
prominent and highly visible entrance and,
and the park is highly visible from the VTA Middlefield station. In addition, Ellis Park has
dimensions of >100, except along 01 office building where the width is 97, and it is 1,163 feet
in all cases, have minimum dimensions
long. Given that the overall size of the open space is over 2.5 times t-ie required minimum, the
of one hundred (100) feet on all sides.
portion less than 100' wide was determined to have a negligible effect on the user experience.
The POPA open space complies with the I
Ellis Park shall include hydration stations and restrooms, consistent with City guidelines.
city's guidelines for hydration stations
and restroom buildings in city parks.
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Requirement per Sec. 41.11.a.2.a
The POPA open space will include a
sign(s) with notification of the area as
public open space and posted hours,
name and contact information for
maintenance. The sign shall be reviewed
and approved through a sign permit
pursuant to Chapter 36 of the city code.
Required elements. Include not less
than 1 element, meeting minimum
requirements as defined in table 41.11
COMPLIANCE
Ellis Park shall conform. Separate
application for sign permits will be
filed at the appropriate time.
Ellis Park includes more than one required
element. See list of elements in Section C.3.
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Goal POS-1: An expanded and enhanced park and open space system Ellis Park Parkland Credit Application
POS 1.1: Additional parkland. Expand park and open space resource to meet current Ellis Park proposes approximately 2.87 acres of publicly accessible open space. The proposed open space will be delivered in an area of
City standards for open space acreage and population in each neighborhood. 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.
Goal POS-2: Parks and public facilities equitably distributed throughout
the community and accessible to residents and employees
Recreational facilities and amenities of various types for a diversity of users are proposed in the open space. See
POPA General Requirements Open Space Credit Elements - Ellis Park Elements listed in C.3.
Middlefield Park Master Plan Application
POS 2.2: Connectivity and transit access. Improve connectivity and transit accessibility to park I The bicycle facilities, as a part of multi -use trails, are the primary circulation through the proposed open
space, and connect to the VTA station and bus stop at Ellis Park and Middlefield Road.
POS 2.3: Pedestrian and bicycle access. Improve pedestrian and bicycle access to parks, The multi -use trails of Ellis Park constitute essential sections of the city's bike network, and provide connections
and create new connections to parks to minimize pedestrian and bicycle travel distances. 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, The proposed addition to the city's bike network and facilitates in combination with public transit at Ellis
scenic features and other natural resources in the city and surrounding region. 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 Ellis Park open space is to provide something for everyone. The design concept included in the master
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Goal POS-T A broad range of recreational and cultural programs
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and services that meet diverse community needs.
POS 71: Diverse needs. Ensure that programs and services meet the
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 that includes young children, youth,
diverse needs in the community for users such as senior, other non-
English speaking groups and special -needs groups.
possible
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-
Proposed possible amenities and open space can be a venue for different programs and partnerships, including
the Educational/Demonstration Gardens and multi -purpose plaza with seating.
profit, public and private sectors to enhance recreational and educational programming.
potential
POS 7.3: Balanced individual and organized sports. Balance
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.
programming for individual users and organized sports uses.
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Goal POS-9: High -quality, accessible, flexible, well -maintained
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and environmentally sustainable public facilities
POS 9.1: Sustainable design. Promote sustainable building materials,
Sustainable design goals for Ellis Park include using sustainable materials, keeping and treating stormwater on -site,
and the development of functional ecologically sound planting areas and robust urban forest using climate appropriate
energy -efficient and water efficient designs, permeable paving
and other low impact features in new public buildings.
species. Improvement of active transportation facilities and circulation is a primary goal of the open space.
POS 9.2: Changing needs. Design new facilities with the flexibility
Ellis Park can include multi -purpose spaces such as plaza and lawns to accommodate various uses and desires of
a and changing community. In addition, the proposed linear organization of specific open space amenities
to accommodate changing community needs.
growing
along Ellis Walk means that one or another could be changed to accommodate different uses in the future.
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.
Access and circulation for the proposed Ellis Park improvements shall be as required by the American
with Disabilities Act and Mountain View Building Code. The project goal of serving a diversity of users
ensures that universal access is a fundamental ambition of the proposed open space.
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POS 12.1: Heritage trees. Protect trees as an ecological and biological resource. Heritage trees shad be protected in place where feasible. Any heritage trees removed shall be replaced per City ordinance.
POS 12.2: Urban tree canopy. Increase tree canopy coverage to expand Providing a connected canopy and urban forest is a primary goal of the proposed open space.
shaded areas, enhance aesthetics and help reduce greenhouse gases.
POS 12.3: Planter strip. Require tree planter strips to be wide enough to Planter strips to support healthy trees as a part of the proposed urban forest shall be provided.
support healthy trees and well maintained public infrastructure.
POS 12.4: Drought tolerant landscaping. Increase water efficient, drought tolerant Water efficient native and climate appropriate species are proposed to be used in Ellis Park. In addition,
and native landscaping where appropriate on public and private property. reclaimed water will be used to irrigate the planting as necessary and available.
POS 12.5: Salt tolerant vegetation. Promote use of salt Plant species shall be selected to accommodate reclaimed water when feasible.
tolerant vegetation that can use recycled water.
Goal POS-13: Edible landscaping that provides food for people, foraging opportunities Ellis Park Parkland Credit Application
for wildlife and community gardens for the health and enjoyment of the community.
POS 13.1: Community gardens. Encourage urban agriculture and community gardens.
The proposed Ellis Park open space can include Educational/Demonstration Gardens.
POS 13.3: Edible landscaping. Encourage edible landscaping I The proposed Ellis Park open space can include species with edible fruit, exclusive of potential Educational/Demonstration Gardens.
for public and private developments.
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C.3 Open Space C- Ellis Park Elements
Required Element: Include not less than 1 Minimum Requirements (from Table 41.11 of Municipal Code) Ellis Park Design Concept may Include any Combination of the Following Elements:
Game Courts Must contain at least one (1) full game court that meets the standards of One (1) full game court, potentially pickleball.
the professional association for the type of activity proposed.
Playgrounds Must have at least two (2) structures (climbable apparatus): one (1) fortots (ages 2 play structures, one for tots and one for youth.
two (2) to five (5)) and one (1) for youth (ages five (5) to twelve (12)) populations
Picnic Area Must be able to sit at least fifteen (15) individuals and have one (1) barbecue for every A picnic area to sit at least 15 people with at least 1 barbecue.
two (2) tables. Must be distinguishable from other elements in the open space.
Exercise Area I Must be able to support ten (10) people using equipment at the
same time and include ADA-accessible equipment.
Park Trail I 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;
An exercise area that supports at least 10 people using equipment at
the same time and includes ADA-accessible equipment.
Reconstruct and expand a Class I multi -use trail from the VTA
Station to future extension of the Whisman TOD Trail
Alternate Elements An applicant may submit a request to include one (1) alternate element Ellis Park may include the following Alternative Element:
in the POPA open space not listed in this Table 41.11. Must similarly
serve the public as the elements set forth in this Table 41.11. Demonstration education garden; an area for educational and demonstration garden that
portrays 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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