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RecreationandParkCommission | 2007-02-08 | 5 | 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Presentation by representatives of Catellus regarding their proposal for open space within the Alameda Landing Project (Discussion/Action Item) Director Lillard introduced Bruce Knopf, Catellus Development Group Vice President, to further discuss the proposal for open space within the Alameda Landing Project. For clarification Mr. Knopf stated that the plan is specifically for the promenade within the Alameda Landing Project, not the whole Alameda Landing Project per se. The residential piece of the project would come back at a later date. It is a conceptual plan only. The total area will be developed in three phases. At the last Commission meeting there were several issues raised: - Height of the office bulding. Comment: There are no plans at this time, we do not know the height at this time. - Size of the park in the future residential area. Comment: This plan will be submitted seperately at a later time. Basketball was a priority. Comment: A number of areas were expanded that could be dedicated to basketball courts even though the developer is not at that level of detail at this time. Need for an athletic field. Comment: The Commission stated that the ball field needed to be larger than the 120 feet from home plate to outfield distance that was shown on the plan at the last meeting. The field has been enlarged to accommodate Little League play. It is the smallest size softball field that can accommodate softball. The waterfront green area struck the Commission as a passive recreational area. Comment: The waterfront area is a passive recreational area, but can also be used for pick-up soccer play and is sized to accommodate that type of play. Mr. Knopf stated that their group has signed a letter of intent with the Miracle League. In talking with the Miracle League representative the developer decided to make the outfield fence movable/portable so that it can accommodate Little League. Commissioner Ingram asked what kind of turf would be used. Mr. Mariani, Miracle League representative, stated that it would be rubberized surface to accommodate children with wheelchairs. It's part of the Miracle League's program. Commissioner Ingram stated that he supports the Miracle League, but where he is conflicted is that it will still be a single use field. It may be of use on a rainy day for Little League but on a sunny day they'll want to play on natural turf. Same with the soccer group. To give up 1.2 acres of prime property for a single use is what he is having a problem with. Mr. Knopf stated that the intent is that it not be single use. They feel that they can accomodate aother sports play when not being used by Miracle League. Commissioner 5 - Recreation & Park Commission Mtg Minutes - Thursday, February 8, 2007 | RecreationandParkCommission/2007-02-08.pdf |