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Ford Field Presentation & Topo Survey

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Town Council Meeting · 2026-09-09

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Town Council Meeting Ford Field Restroom and Amenities Project September 9, 2026 Agenda 22 • Goals • Background • Current Process • Existing Conditions • Program • Implementation • Next Steps Goals 33 Clearly understand constraints so we don’t chase unworkable options.1 2 3 Respect the character of Ford Field and community expectations. Ensure this study facilitates implementation and not just another report. “We understand that the immediate goals are focused on feasibility, and fundraising, which will require a report that answers the key questions without overextending resources.” Feasibility Study 44 Previous Efforts • Ford Field Enhancement Master Plan - Dec, 2009 • Town Council Meeting - Oct, 2025 • Joint ASCC and Planning Commission Meeting - Nov, 2025 • Parks and Recreation Committee - Mar, 2026 • Joint ASCC / Planning Commission Meeting - Jun, 2026 Background 55 Feedback Received Background • General consensus that restrooms would benefit the community • Concession is strongly desired • Concerns about costs and visual impacts • Building location needs to be selected • Consider related site improvements (utilities, accessibility, and additional amenities) • Achieve consensus on a plan to move forward Comments From Initial Meetings 66 Feedback Received Background • The building should either be located within the Alpine Road setback or outside the setback along the edge of the parking lot, not on the north side of the field • Accurately locate setback lines to inform potential building locations • Building aesthetics should be simple, rustic, and cost- effective • Look for ways to reduce project cost • Develop a project schedule to meet the grant deadline Joint ASCC / Planning Commission Meeting Comments “Success in the end is not more options…it’s clarity.” 77 Current Process Scope How do we build upon previous efforts? • Topographic survey ◊ Clarifies site conditions and constraints mapping • Agency meetings ◊ Confirms connections and process while identifying potential pitfalls • Alternatives analysis ◊ Provides a reality check • Cost estimates ◊ Clarifies implementation costs and aids in funding • Stakeholder engagement ◊ Clarifies programming and builds support • Council presentation ◊ Formalizes direction • Fundraising package ◊ Illustrates vision, generates excitement, helps to realize funding goals 88 Current Process Timeline MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST 2 0 2 6 Site Constraints Inventory Meeting Presentation Joint ASCC/Planning Commission Meeting Topographic Survey Preliminary Site Layout Alternatives Town Council Meeting SEPTEMBER WE ARE HERE 99 Existing Conditions Site Photos 1010 View Corridor Existing Conditions 1111 18.58.020 - Special setback lines—S (scenic). A. Purpose. Special setback lines—S are established along streets to assure the provision of space for light, air, safety, circulation, and visual amenity, and to permit or require adjustment in the location of structures to observe unusual physical conditions. Special setback lines shall be adopted and amended in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 18.74 and when adopted shall be set forth on the zoning map. D.Special Building Setback Lines—S Adopted. 2.Alpine Road No structure shall be located closer than seventy- five feet to the right-of-way of Alpine Road in that section of Alpine Road lying between the northerly town limits and Portola Road. *Locating a structure within the setback may require a General Plan Amendment *Does not reduce costs significantly *Sets precedent 18.59.030 - Creek setbacks A. For building permits and site development permits, setbacks may be measured from either the top of creek bank or ordinary high water mark (see definitions under Sections 18.59.040 and 18.59.050 below) at the option of the property owner: 3. Parcels of two and one-half acres or more— Fifty-five feet from top of bank or sixty feet from ordinary high water mark. Existing Conditions Municipal Code Site 2 Not Recommended Within the Scenic Setback Line Site 3 Outside of setback lines. Mitigate impact of parking loss and home run balls. Site 1 Not feasible due to increased costs (infrastructure and access) and impact to open space. 1212 Existing Field Sewer Manhole, Typ. Existing Drinking Fountain Existing Electrical Meter Utility Pole, Power Drop Approximate Location Of Sewer Main Existing Tree, Typ. 75’ Alpine Road Scenic Setback Line ALPINE ROAD Top of Bank 55’ Setback Line Existing Conditions Setbacks & Utilities WESTRIDGE DR