Bike Park Master Plan – Site Discussion Meeting #2 October 29, 2009
Bike Park Master Plan – Site Discussion Meeting #2 Introduce CSD staff/Hilride  All attendees  Sign in Handouts – Slide show, Response Form Restrooms/cell phones
Meeting Agenda Project Background Project Concerns and Mitigation Site #1 and  site #2 Response Form – Support or oppose site #1 and site #2. Data collected tonight and through Thursday, Nov. 5 on CSD website:   www.yourcsd.com Next Steps Site selection report prepared with all community input received Nov. 18, 2009, 6:30pm - CSD Board Meeting – Site selection report - public invited
Tonight’s Expectations 1 hour meeting Emphasis on input from nearby residents of site #1 and site #2 Goal: Inform and receive feedback on sites Record input and provide to CSD Board. Meeting set for Nov. 18, 2009  for Board to discuss site selection and make recommendation Park design  after  site is selected
Bike Park – Project Background 2006-2009 – CSD Parks Master Plan Update Various community needs including bmx/bike park Many existing facilities for organized sports; none for bmx/bicyclists May 2009 – Bike support group asks CSD to explore bike park feasibility Aug 2009 – Feasibility Report
Bike Park Feasibility Report Apparent need for a bike park CSD Bike Park Goals Progression-based amenities for beginner, intermediate, possibly advanced cyclists Low maintenance – high volunteer involvement Unstaffed Evaluated 80+ sites. Top 3 sites identified Powerline Corridor Site #1 Powerline Corridor Site #2 Morse Park (temporary location)
CSD Board Direction-Aug 2009 Develop Bike Park Master Plan Community outreach – verify riding community support Community outreach – site discussion/selection Community outreach – master plan design Environmental review Funding identified for master plan process  No construction funding until completion of master plan
Community Outreach Sep 28, 2009 – Riding community mtg Project overview (feasibility study, master plan process) Review of other bike parks 105 attendees 45 volunteers – trail construction,    maintenance Rider Survey – 80 respondents 105 Total 25 No survey 11 45+ 17 31-44 0 18-30 42 13-17 9 8-12  1 0-7 # Age 9/28 Mtg 0 Professional 4 Expert 20 Advanced 23 Intermediate 11 Beginner 55 BMX 16 Mountain Bike Rider Profile
Community Outreach Oct 6, 2009 - Site discussion mtg Project overview (feasibility study, master plan process) Site overview Site concerns expressed and noted Limited number of nearby residents More descriptive flier requested - photos Mail to owner name, not “Current Resident” CSD decision to conduct 2nd mtg - seek more input Oct 29, 2009 - Site discussion mtg #2 Nov 18, 2009 – CSD Board mtg Site selection report and recommendation Public comment Board direction on site selection
Typical Bike Park Amenities Actual amenities determined in master plan design process Loop trails  Elevated trails
Typical Bike Park Amenities Actual amenities determined in master plan design process Dirt Jumps Shade Structure and seating
Typical Bike Park Amenities Actual amenities determined in master plan design process Pump Tracks
Typical Bike Park Amenities Other possible amenities Drinking fountain Tool enclosure (rakes, shoves, hoses) Fencing Parking Security camera Amenities/Activities not included Night use lighting – cost, not appropriate for neighborhood BMX race track – cost, not appropriate for neighborhood
Concerns and Mitigation Noise/After hours use Dust Crime/Graffiti  Trash Funding - construction & maintenance Inappropriate use (i.e., motorcycles) Proximity to homes Land Use/Environmental Access/Parking/Traffic
Noise/After Hours Use Posted hours of use Non-lighted facility EGPD – no issues in  Folsom, Fremont, Pleasanton
Dust Regular watering, maintenance by volunteers, buffer landscaping
Crime/Graffiti Programmed activity discourages “hanging out” EGPD and CSD security will have a presence Security camera a possibility
Trash – garbage cans on site
Construction funding Estimated cost: $175,000 - $250,000 before donations Funding not approved yet. Proposal for use of existing East Elk Grove maintenance assessment reserve funds allocated for capital improvements Cost determined as part of master plan design  Maintenance funding Estimated annual cost: $20,000 - $30,000 Funding not approved yet. Proposal for use of existing East Elk Grove maintenance assessment funds
Donations/Volunteers Construction materials, equipment Construction labor Maintenance – labor and materials
Inappropriate Use (i.e., motorcycles) Posted rules Coordination with  EGPD CSD security patrol Neighborhood Watch
Proximity to homes Landscape buffer for visual screening Correct placement of amenities Access/Parking/Traffic Access thru control points – fencing, landscape Parking evaluated in environmental analysis and can be incorporated in master plan design as appropriate Land Use/Environmental Zoning - Open space, includes park uses Biological assessment – no wetlands
Calabazas Bike Park – San Jose 2 acre bike park Dirt jumps, pump track Adjacent to creekway   and school Proximity to homes: 25 homes within  100 feet of site- back on, front on Landscape buffer used Access Fencing, gated opening On-street parking
Calabazas Bike Park – San Jose Proximity Access, Security
Calabazas Bike Park – San Jose Trash cans, signage Landscaping, homes in background
BMX Track - Livermore 2 acre bike track within    14 acre community park BMX race track 2 baseball fields 1 soccer field Adjacent to bike trail Proximity to homes: 7 homes 175 to 300  feet from site Limited landscaping Access Fencing, gated opening Off-street parking
BMX Track - Livermore Drinking fountain, off street parking, limited landscaping at bike park Fence, landscape buffer
Cummings Family Park – Folsom, CA 2 acre bike park within   12 acre park Dirt jumps, pump track Skate Park Dog park Basketball Rock playground Under Powerline corridor Proximity to homes: Homes 500+ feet  from site Landscape buffer used Access Fencing, gated opening Admission required Off-street parking
Cummings Family Park – Folsom, CA Powerline Corridor
Cummings Family Park – Folsom, CA Parent involvement, landscaping for dust control
 
 
Response Form –  Bike Park Site Selection Express support or opposition for site #1 and site #2 Response Form online through Thursday, Nov. 5 at  www.yourcsd.com Anyone can vote Forms recorded as: Nearby resident Community-at-large
Questions/Comments Next Meeting Site selection report and recommendation CSD Board Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2009, 6:30pm 8820 Elk Grove Boulevard

Bike Park Master Plan – Site Discussion Mtg #2

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    Bike Park MasterPlan – Site Discussion Meeting #2 October 29, 2009
  • 2.
    Bike Park MasterPlan – Site Discussion Meeting #2 Introduce CSD staff/Hilride All attendees Sign in Handouts – Slide show, Response Form Restrooms/cell phones
  • 3.
    Meeting Agenda ProjectBackground Project Concerns and Mitigation Site #1 and site #2 Response Form – Support or oppose site #1 and site #2. Data collected tonight and through Thursday, Nov. 5 on CSD website: www.yourcsd.com Next Steps Site selection report prepared with all community input received Nov. 18, 2009, 6:30pm - CSD Board Meeting – Site selection report - public invited
  • 4.
    Tonight’s Expectations 1hour meeting Emphasis on input from nearby residents of site #1 and site #2 Goal: Inform and receive feedback on sites Record input and provide to CSD Board. Meeting set for Nov. 18, 2009 for Board to discuss site selection and make recommendation Park design after site is selected
  • 5.
    Bike Park –Project Background 2006-2009 – CSD Parks Master Plan Update Various community needs including bmx/bike park Many existing facilities for organized sports; none for bmx/bicyclists May 2009 – Bike support group asks CSD to explore bike park feasibility Aug 2009 – Feasibility Report
  • 6.
    Bike Park FeasibilityReport Apparent need for a bike park CSD Bike Park Goals Progression-based amenities for beginner, intermediate, possibly advanced cyclists Low maintenance – high volunteer involvement Unstaffed Evaluated 80+ sites. Top 3 sites identified Powerline Corridor Site #1 Powerline Corridor Site #2 Morse Park (temporary location)
  • 7.
    CSD Board Direction-Aug2009 Develop Bike Park Master Plan Community outreach – verify riding community support Community outreach – site discussion/selection Community outreach – master plan design Environmental review Funding identified for master plan process No construction funding until completion of master plan
  • 8.
    Community Outreach Sep28, 2009 – Riding community mtg Project overview (feasibility study, master plan process) Review of other bike parks 105 attendees 45 volunteers – trail construction, maintenance Rider Survey – 80 respondents 105 Total 25 No survey 11 45+ 17 31-44 0 18-30 42 13-17 9 8-12 1 0-7 # Age 9/28 Mtg 0 Professional 4 Expert 20 Advanced 23 Intermediate 11 Beginner 55 BMX 16 Mountain Bike Rider Profile
  • 9.
    Community Outreach Oct6, 2009 - Site discussion mtg Project overview (feasibility study, master plan process) Site overview Site concerns expressed and noted Limited number of nearby residents More descriptive flier requested - photos Mail to owner name, not “Current Resident” CSD decision to conduct 2nd mtg - seek more input Oct 29, 2009 - Site discussion mtg #2 Nov 18, 2009 – CSD Board mtg Site selection report and recommendation Public comment Board direction on site selection
  • 10.
    Typical Bike ParkAmenities Actual amenities determined in master plan design process Loop trails Elevated trails
  • 11.
    Typical Bike ParkAmenities Actual amenities determined in master plan design process Dirt Jumps Shade Structure and seating
  • 12.
    Typical Bike ParkAmenities Actual amenities determined in master plan design process Pump Tracks
  • 13.
    Typical Bike ParkAmenities Other possible amenities Drinking fountain Tool enclosure (rakes, shoves, hoses) Fencing Parking Security camera Amenities/Activities not included Night use lighting – cost, not appropriate for neighborhood BMX race track – cost, not appropriate for neighborhood
  • 14.
    Concerns and MitigationNoise/After hours use Dust Crime/Graffiti Trash Funding - construction & maintenance Inappropriate use (i.e., motorcycles) Proximity to homes Land Use/Environmental Access/Parking/Traffic
  • 15.
    Noise/After Hours UsePosted hours of use Non-lighted facility EGPD – no issues in Folsom, Fremont, Pleasanton
  • 16.
    Dust Regular watering,maintenance by volunteers, buffer landscaping
  • 17.
    Crime/Graffiti Programmed activitydiscourages “hanging out” EGPD and CSD security will have a presence Security camera a possibility
  • 18.
    Trash – garbagecans on site
  • 19.
    Construction funding Estimatedcost: $175,000 - $250,000 before donations Funding not approved yet. Proposal for use of existing East Elk Grove maintenance assessment reserve funds allocated for capital improvements Cost determined as part of master plan design Maintenance funding Estimated annual cost: $20,000 - $30,000 Funding not approved yet. Proposal for use of existing East Elk Grove maintenance assessment funds
  • 20.
    Donations/Volunteers Construction materials,equipment Construction labor Maintenance – labor and materials
  • 21.
    Inappropriate Use (i.e.,motorcycles) Posted rules Coordination with EGPD CSD security patrol Neighborhood Watch
  • 22.
    Proximity to homesLandscape buffer for visual screening Correct placement of amenities Access/Parking/Traffic Access thru control points – fencing, landscape Parking evaluated in environmental analysis and can be incorporated in master plan design as appropriate Land Use/Environmental Zoning - Open space, includes park uses Biological assessment – no wetlands
  • 23.
    Calabazas Bike Park– San Jose 2 acre bike park Dirt jumps, pump track Adjacent to creekway and school Proximity to homes: 25 homes within 100 feet of site- back on, front on Landscape buffer used Access Fencing, gated opening On-street parking
  • 24.
    Calabazas Bike Park– San Jose Proximity Access, Security
  • 25.
    Calabazas Bike Park– San Jose Trash cans, signage Landscaping, homes in background
  • 26.
    BMX Track -Livermore 2 acre bike track within 14 acre community park BMX race track 2 baseball fields 1 soccer field Adjacent to bike trail Proximity to homes: 7 homes 175 to 300 feet from site Limited landscaping Access Fencing, gated opening Off-street parking
  • 27.
    BMX Track -Livermore Drinking fountain, off street parking, limited landscaping at bike park Fence, landscape buffer
  • 28.
    Cummings Family Park– Folsom, CA 2 acre bike park within 12 acre park Dirt jumps, pump track Skate Park Dog park Basketball Rock playground Under Powerline corridor Proximity to homes: Homes 500+ feet from site Landscape buffer used Access Fencing, gated opening Admission required Off-street parking
  • 29.
    Cummings Family Park– Folsom, CA Powerline Corridor
  • 30.
    Cummings Family Park– Folsom, CA Parent involvement, landscaping for dust control
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  • 33.
    Response Form – Bike Park Site Selection Express support or opposition for site #1 and site #2 Response Form online through Thursday, Nov. 5 at www.yourcsd.com Anyone can vote Forms recorded as: Nearby resident Community-at-large
  • 34.
    Questions/Comments Next MeetingSite selection report and recommendation CSD Board Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2009, 6:30pm 8820 Elk Grove Boulevard