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Presentations Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Bicycle Pedestrian Commissions Special Joint Meeting June 13, 2022 Presentations Item 1 Consider an update to the Joint Commission on the status of the Environmental Summary Report, public outreach process, and next steps for the Lawrence- Mitty Master Plan project. LAWRENCE-MITTY PARK AND TRAIL MASTER PLAN Joint Commission Meeting June 13, 2022 City of Cupertino Capital Improvement Project Team Parks and Recreation Department MIG (Design Consultant) Lawrence-Mitty Project Team Today’s Agenda •Project Overview •Environmental Summary •Community Outreach Summary •What’s Next? •Discussion Project Phases 2022 2023 Site Context PROJECT OVERVIEW Existing Conditions Existing Conditions South Trail Existing Conditions North Open Space Existing Conditions North End Terminus ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY •Citywide Goals and Regulations •Topographic Survey •Circulation and Access •Noise Reduction •Existing Utilities, Easements, and Setbacks •Soil Assessment •Stormwater and Hydrology •Biological Resources •Trees and Planting Technical Site Analysis Understanding the Site Opportunities and Constraints NOISE •Limited visibility at sound walls •Maintenance/emergency access points from expressway impact potential noise mitigation •Road noise and visibility of Expressway •Highway noise from I-280 SOIL •Remnant soil piles (construction debris) •Elevated levels of lead in soil adjacent to expressway •Remnant berms with mature tree roots limit removal Site Constraints ACCESS AND RECREATION •Limited parking (on-street only) •No current bike/pedestrian connection north CREEK •Saratoga Creek constraints: environmental agency regulations, no development below top of bank, limited tree removal •Utility coordination required with San Jose (water, sewer, stormwater) •Remnant impervious surface negatively impacts creek health •Steep creek edge with stepped gabions Site Opportunities RECREATION •(South) Small open spaces for passive recreation or creek overlooks •Existing trail and park amenities •Existing small neighborhood park with play area and pedestrian bridge •(North) Large open space for a range of recreation opportunities •Connections to existing trail, Sterling Barnhart Park, Rancho Rinconada Pool, nearby schools CREEK •Views to the creek possible with berm and soil pile removals •Potential collaboration with schools for environmental education opportunities NOISE •Reduced noise level at sound walls •Lower noise levels far from expressway SOIL •Removal of soil piles (construction debris) •Reduction of impervious surface, improving creek health Technical Site Analysis: Key Considerations •Sound mitigation – options, visibility and safety •Soils at Expressway Edge– remain as is, cap, remove •North connection to Stevens Creek Blvd – interim design solution, long term connection •Site access – maintenance, emergency, accessibility COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS Bunny Run 5K Saturday Soccer at Creekside Park ~60 participants Pop-Up Events Input Themes •Play & Climbing features •Separated Nature Trails •Picnic areas •Basketball, sports courts •Flex lawn space •Small performance space •Shade trees and native plants •Dog park Virtual Community Meeting Q&A Themes •Connection to Stevens Creek Blvd •Safety/Visibility •Habitat restoration, creek health, wildlife protection •Access •Housing option, encampment concerns 15 participants ~60 participants Site Tour at Lawrence-Mitty Input Themes •Creek access/overlook •Dog park •Sound wall •Trees •Safety, visibility •Trails •Picnic tables, benches •Play for all ages •Sports courts •Environmental education Online Survey563responses 50% live within ½ mile of the trail 84% are Cupertino residents 30% live within the Rancho Rinconada neighborhood 16% live within the Monta Vista neighborhood 12% live within the West San Jose neighborhood Online Survey Summary Overall Desired Recreation and Park Features in East Cupertino Online Survey Summary •Nature Play •Things to Climb •Fitness Equipment Top 3 Recreation Features •Nature Trails •Native Plants to Enhance Wildlife •Creek Overlook Top 3 Wildlife, Nature, and Education Features Online Survey Summary •Shaded Areas •Walking Paths •Restroom •Seating Top Community and Comfort Features Online Survey Summary Would use the trail more if… •Destination, park experience •Attractive natural area •Quieter, buffered from road •Shaded Would add features to the trail… •Creek overlook, viewpoint •Separated nature/soft trails •Restroom Current trail use: •70% walking •35% biking (adults) •20% biking with kids •17% dog walking •31% once/few times year •12%most days Community Input: Key Considerations •Wildlife, nature, and education features •Bike trail extension and separated walking paths •Nature play features •Shade trees and native plants for habitat enhancement •Reduction of onsite noise levels •Considerations for site safety •Comfort features: restrooms, seating •Dogs in the park •Complete the bike trail to the north WHAT’S NEXT Project Phases 2022 2023 Design Process Technical Site Analysis Community Input Joint Commission+ City Council +Three Design Alternatives DISCUSSION •Sound mitigation – options, visibility and safety •Soils at Expressway Edge – remain as is, cap, remove •North connection to Stevens Creek Blvd – interim design solution, long term connection •Site access – maintenance, emergency, accessibility Analysis Community Input •Wildlife, nature, and education features •Bike trail extension and separated walking paths •Nature play features •Shade trees and native plants for habitat enhancement •Reduction of onsite noise levels •Considerations for site safety •Comfort features: restrooms, seating •Dogs in the park •Complete the bike trail to the north Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan Understanding the Site