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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 03-17-2026 Item No. 11 Blesch Property Study_Staff PresentationCC 3-17-2026 #11 Blesch Property Study Presentation Blesch Property March 17, 2026 City Council Public Works Chad Mosley Tonight’s Action Subject Blesch Property Study on Opportunities for Optimal Use Recommended Action Receive the presentation and accept staff recommendation (Option 1) on the future use of the property . Background •Located at 22050 Stevens Creek Blvd •Purchased in 2014 •Approximately 28,000 SF (0.64Ac) •Zoned PR (Parks and Recreation) •Currently has a single-family residence •Located in FEMA SFHA Zone AE •Needs significant upgrades if used for Public Facility (including ADA access) Background (cont.) Located: •West of BBF Golf Course/Blue Pheasant Parking Lot •Northwest of BBF Golf Course •South of Stevens Creek Blvd •Northeast of Stevens Creek •East of Stocklmeir House Aerial View of Property Potential Options Option 1: Convert to Park (staff recommended): Demolish structure and convert to park. •Passive park and recreational uses •No building structures •Minimal grading to avoid floodway impacts •Amenities consistent with PRMP and community interests Potential Options Option 1 (continued): Convert to Park (staff recommended): •Consistent with Zoning •Could use Park In-Lieu Funds •Could include PRMP Recommendations and community requested amenities: -Pollinator/Healing Garden and Paths -Outdoor Seating and Tables -Labyrinth Potential Options Option 2: Modified Scope of Park Improvements •Consider alternative use concepts (parking lot or a mix of uses) •No building structures •Minimal grading to avoid floodway impacts Potential Options Option 3: Retain the Existing Structure •Further evaluate rehabilitation of building (Costs, ADA, Floodplain, etc.) •Likely more expensive and longer timeline •Ongoing flood zone limitations Potential Options Option 4: Build a New Structure •Evaluate constructing new building (to support City functions) •Most expensive option and longest timeline •Need to consider long-term flood risks •Need to consider PR Zoning designation Potential Options Option 5: •Defer Action (No Action) Retain property as is •Continued deferred maintenance •Limited usability of property Tonight’s Action Subject Blesch Property Study on Opportunities for Optimal Use Recommended Action Receive the presentation and accept staff recommendation (Option 1) on the future use of the property. Thank You!