1997-09-09 (Joint Special)
CITY OF ENCINIT AS
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
PARKS AND RECREATION/SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSIONS
MINUTES
Meeting Date: September 9, 1997,6:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Present:
Parks & Recreation Commission - Commissioners Wilkey,
Kaczorowski and Stocks.
Senior Citizen Commission - Chairperson Black, Vice Chairperson
Norling, Commissioners Cruger, Small, Springer-Baker, and Patton.
Also
Present:
Community Services Director David Wigginton, Recreation
Superintendent Pamela Alexander, Administrative Secretary Jacklyn
Dakovich.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Community Center with Senior Citizen Wing.
Community Services Director David Wigginton reviewed the purpose of the joint
meeting and introduced Mark Steele, Architect, M. W. Steele Group, designer of
the Oakcrest Community Center.
Mark Steele reviewed the current plan for the Center, including the gymnasium,
stage area, administrative area/offices, arts/crafts and meeting rooms, the
Community Hall (lunch program area), kitchen, conference rooms, etc. He also
discussed several ideas for the entrance, as well as site grading.
Several Senior Citizen Commissioners noted the importance of level parking, as
well as a level drop-off area in the front.
Mark Steele assured them this would be part of the final plan.
Gail Hano, 730 Piedras de Oro - noted plan not what she had envisioned, had
hoped to see a design that was more contemporary, more fitting to the area.
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Cecil Marshall, 1370 Ahlrich Ave. - speaking for families of Encinitas, would like to
see Center built at a different site, that would not impact the current park area.
Community Services Director Wigginton gave a brief history on the development
and design of the current Community Center site, and advised that this project had.
been in the works for many years.
A parent shared concerns regarding children walking to school and the increased
traffic the Center would cause.
Community Services Director Wigginton responded that traffic concerns would be
addressed through an upcoming environmental analysis. He also suggested that
any concerns regarding the project be taken to the Planning Commission and/or
City Council meetings.
Commissioner Kaczorowski suggested the need for a larger stage to
accommodate various events.
Gail Hano noted the stage should be wide enough for mini-productions, and
suggested the possibility of storing stage equipment/props under the stage.
Recreation Superintendent Alexander noted the need for better access to the back
room, the new plan had eliminated a hallway access.
Commissioner Norling questioned parking area, perhaps too much parking had
been planned.
Mark Steele responded that 380 parking spaces may be necessary, depending on
the timing and activities
Commissioner Cruger recommended the design be more up-beat, with more light.
Chairperson Black asked if the square footage of the current design was the
same. She also questioned the status of a project progress schedule for City
Council.
Mark Steele advised that the square footage was slightly larger, than the original
plan. He also noted that a project progress schedule was in the works.
Commissioner Wilkey recommended a large patio area for outside meetings and
also encouraged a design that maximizes the available views.
Community Services Director Wigginton requested that a preliminary grading plan
be presented at next month's meeting.
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Recreation Superintendent Alexander requested that the next meeting include
updates on the input provided tonight.
Mark Steele made note of the input and request for the preliminary grading plan
and will provide further information at the next meeting.
IN CONSENSUS, THE COMMISSIONS AGREED THAT THE PARKS &
RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION MEMBERS WILL HOLD
SPECIAL JOINT PROJECT STATUS MEETINGS ONCE A MONTH.
Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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