The document outlines plans for Phase II of Van Doren Park, including proposed amenities and a funding plan. Phase II would add 2.8 acres to the existing 1 acre park. However, funding for construction has been allocated but funds for ongoing maintenance are insufficient. Residents will vote on a new assessment that would provide maintenance funding and allow construction of Phase II to proceed. The conceptual plan includes a playground, picnic area, courts, fitness equipment, and landscaping.

1. VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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2. VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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3. PHASE II - 2.8 ACRES
PHASE I - 1 ACRE
VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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4. WE ARE HERE
PARK SITE

5. PARK CONSTRUCTION
 DEVELOPER/PARK IMPACT FEES
 EASTERN ELK GROVE FINANCE PLAN
 $1,020,000 CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
FOR PHASE II
PARK MAINTENANCE
 LANDSCAPE & LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS - $139/YEAR
 MAINTENANCE OF 18 ACRES - 4 PARKS, TRAILS
AND LANDSCAPE CORRIDORS
FUNDING
VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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6. Why is it taking so long to build the
rest of our park?!

7. THE GOOD NEWS
 The CSD has $1,020,000 of Park Impact Fees to build
the 2nd phase of Van Doren Park .
 The project is included in the District’s 2009-2014
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

8. THE NOT-SO-GOOD NEWS
 The CSD does not yet own the park site.
 Landscape and Lighting (L&L) assessments pay for park
maintenance. Current L&L assessments are not enough to
maintain Van Doren Park Phase II.
 It would be fiscally irresponsible of the CSD to proceed with the
construction of a park that they cannot afford to maintain.
 Park development funds cannot be used for maintenance costs.

9. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?
 Proposition 218 was passed by the voters of California in 1996.
 The proposition prohibits raising assessments at a rate that
exceeds the CPI (Consumer Price Index) without a balloted vote.
 The assessment rate is 11 years old. Rates were determined prior
to build out of the benefit zone and before Britschgi Ranch was a
subdivision. There was no method for anticipating future parks.
 In the last 11 years, maintenance costs have risen at a rate that
has exceeded the CPI, typically 2 – 4%, and the District cannot
assume the maintenance of new parkland with the current
available funding.

10. WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS?
OPTION #1
The ‘do nothing’ option - do not build the park.

11. OPTION #2
 The CSD is asking property owners in your area to vote on a new
park maintenance assessment. Ballots were mailed on May 1.
 If passed, maintenance funding would be available for this park
and other parks in the area.
 Passing this measure would allow design staff to proceed with
preparation of construction documents.

12.  The Central Elk Grove Assessment
will be $79 annually or about $7 per
month.
 Ballots were mailed May 1 and must
be returned by June 17
 51% of the returned ballots must vote
‘yes’ on this measure for passage.
 If this measure fails, Van Doren Park –
Phase II will be postponed indefinitely.
VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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13. Basic Park Elements
The designated park elements for Van Doren Park –
Phase II per the CSD Parks and Recreation Master Plan
and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) are:
 Playground
 Picnic Area
 Shade Structure
 Landscape Improvements
Additional park elements will be included in the design if
the budget allows.
Construction budget for the project is approx $1,020,000
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14.  31 PARTICIPANTS
 6 CONCEPTUAL PLANS
 2 RESIDENTS PROVIDED COMMENTS VIA E-MAIL
Community Meeting #1
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15. Conceptual Plan #1
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16. Conceptual Plan #2
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17. Conceptual Plan #3
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18. Conceptual Plan #4
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19. Conceptual Plan #5
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20. Conceptual Plan #6
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21. “TOP 3” DESIGN ELEMENTS:
#1 – Picnic Area, Adult Fitness, & Jogging Trail
#2 – Shade Structure & Bocce Ball Court
#3 - Tennis Court & Horseshoes
VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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22. OTHER DESIGN ELEMENTS:
 Meditation Area (3)
 Putting Green (3)
 Skate Element (2)
 Volleyball (1)
 Dog Park (1) (via e-mail)
COMMENTS
 “…lots of benches in groups, not just one here and there”
 “…don’t make the shade structure and picnic area too big…that will
attract too many people..”
 “…keep the 2-5 year old playground where it is shaded already…”
 “…provide an area where the Fallbrook Neighborhood Association can
have activities…”
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23. VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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24. Picnic Area
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25. BENCHES FOR WATCHING BOCCE BALL
BOCCE BALL COURT
CONCRETE PICNIC TABLES (7)
LARGE SHADE STRUCTURE WITH TRAIN DEPOT
THEME.
BARBECUES (2)
DECOMPOSED GRANITE SURFACING
RAILROAD TRACK PAVEMENT DETAIL
Picnic Area
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26. Playground Area
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27. 2-5 YEAR OLD AREA
 SEPARATE PLAY AREAS
 2-5 YEAR OLD PLAY IN EXISTING AREA
 MOVEMENT PLAY EQUIPMENT
 COMBINATION OF RESILIENT SURFACING
AND WOOD FIBER
 PLAYGROUND ADJACENT TO PICNIC
AREA, SHADE STRUCTURE, TABLES AND
BENCHES
 TRAIN THEME
 TRAIN THEMED 2-5 PLAY EQUIPMENT
 TRAIN TRACK INSPIRED PAVING
 TRAIN SIGNAGE & SYMBOLS
5-12 YEAR OLD AREA
TRAIN TRACKS
IN THE PAVING
Playground
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28. TRAIN THEMED PLAY EQUIPMENT
SWINGS
SAND PLAY
IMAGINATIVE
PLAY
SPINNING
EQUIPMENT
2 – 5 Year Old Playground
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29. CLIMBING BOULDER
SWINGS
SPINNERS, MERRY-GO-ROUND, OVERHEAD WHEELS
5-12 Year Old Playground
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30. Small Sport Courts
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31. HORSESHOE COURT UNDER EXISTING OAKS
BOCCE BALL ADJACENT TO THE PICNIC AREA
Small Sport Courts
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32. Tennis Courts
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33. BENCHES WITH DIVIDING FENCE
TENNIS COURTS (2) WITH
SURFACING
PERIMETER FENCING WITH
WINDSCREEN
Tennis Courts
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34. Adult Fitness Area
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35. DECOMPOSED GRANITE SURFACING
BENCHES
THREE (3) ADULT FITNESS STATIONS
Adult Fitness Area
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36. Passive Areas
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37. INTERLOCKING PAVING STONE PLAZA AREA
ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPE AREAS AWAY
FROM ACTIVE USE AREAS
BENCHES FOR PASSIVE ACTIVIES
(IE. READING, RELAXATION, ETC.)
OPEN GRASS AREA
Plaza/Passive Areas
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38.  NATURAL PLANTINGS TO COMPLEMENT OAKS
 USE OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES AND NATIVE SHRUBS
 PLANTS WITH SEASONAL COLOR TO COMPLIMENT THE
PLAYGROUND AND SHADE STRUCTURE
 PLANTS WITH TEXTURE, COLOR AND SEASONAL
INTEREST
 PERIMETER STREET TREES SPACED AT 30’ ON CENTER
 RETAIN EXISTING OAK TREES AND PLANT NEW OAKS
 MULCH LAYER UNDER EXISTING OAK TREES
Landscaping
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39. NEXT STEPS
 Public Comment on yourcsd.com – May/June 2009
 CSD Board Master Plan & Environmental Document
Approval – July 2009
 Construction Drawings – July 2010 to Spring 2011
 Project Out to Bid – Spring 2011 *
 Construction – Summer 2011 to Spring 2012
 Park Open – Summer 2012
* Pending the outcome of the 218 park assessment vote
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40. VAN DOREN PARK – PHASE II
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