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Neighborhood park development - Recommendation and approval for the conceptual designs of two new neighborhood parks at the Elliott Property (west side of Roben Street south of Tulare Ave) and the Pearl Wood Property (one-quarter mile southeast of McAuliff Street and Cherry Avenue).
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Prepared by: Jason Glick, Parks and Recreation Director (559)713-4042, jason.glick@visalia.gov
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends the Visalia City Council approve conceptual design number three (3) for the Elliott Property and conceptual design number three (3) for the Pearl Wood Property, with reduced amenities including Musco field lighting, restrooms, and parking lot. Staff also recommends transferring funds from existing projects as outlined to fund the project shortfall.
Summary:
As part of the Visalia 2030 General Plan, the City studied key community elements, including the development and maintenance of parks, schools, and other essentials for future neighborhoods. A map was developed to identify desired park locations, ensuring adequate park space to support future community growth. As new neighborhoods are built, development is now occurring around these identified park locations.
There are two locations now in development: the Elliott Property, planned for 225 single-family residential homes, and the Pearl Wood Property with 273 single-family residential homes. City staff anticipated the planning of these future neighborhood parks and included them in the Capital Improvement Project six-year plan starting in Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
In the planning process for these new housing developments, City Staff coordinated with the developers to determine the location, size, and construction plans for the new neighborhood parks. The Elliott Property is being developed by San Joaquin Valley Homes and the Pearl Wood Property by D.R. Horton Homes. As part of the agreement, the parks will be constructed by the developer with the City reim...
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