1-12-16 8a Staff Report

NEW BUSINESS
Agenda Item No.: 8a
CC Mtg.: 0111212016
DATE:
January 12, 2016
TO:
Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Parks and Recreation Department
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 9699 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MASTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE BRODER FAMILY HOMESTEAD
PARK
BACKGROUND
The Broder Ranch property is a 45-acre parcel located north and immediately adjacent to Hazel
McFarland Park. 'This is the site of the former ranch house and agricultural enterprises
established by Jacob Broder in the 1870's upon emigration from Switzerland in 1850. 'The
family tried their hands at several agricultural commodities including sheep, cattle, wheat, grapes
and olives. There was even a Broder gold mine at one time on the larger property. All that
remains on-site from the homestead is a grove of olive trees, a small stone building, and a short
length of dry-stacked stone wall.
The property is undeveloped; however, Lewis Planned Communities (Developer) has entered
into a development agreement with the Vera Broder Trust (Trust) to develop the property for the
Harvest Subdivision Project (Harvest) single family homes. City Council approval was obtained
for the Harvest Subdivision Project rezone, Vesting Tentative Map, Vesting Parcel Map, and
Planned Development Permit at the April 4, 2015 City Council meeting. Vera BroderSilberstein was the controlling owner through the Vera Broder Trust and passed away in early
September 2015. The Trust, as one condition of Vera's directive, is to dedicate and develop a
park to commemorate the Broder family and early California pioneer cultures of the Folsom
area.
Staff was approached by representatives of the Trust and the Developer in March 2014, with a
concept for the Harvest development and Broder Family Homestead Park (Park). The Harvest
plans included a new signalized intersection aligned with Bowen Drive which would require a
small portion of the City-owned Hazel McFarland Park.
The project and proposal from the Developer and the Trust was a culmination of several
meetings with staff and the Broder Family Homestead Park Subcommittee comprised of
members of both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Arts and Cultural Commission.
Subsequently, the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended several Conditions of
Approval to the City Council with approval on April 4, 2015 (Attachment 2). Condition of
Approval Item 78 includes the following statement:
"Review of the proposed Broder Family Homestead Park program and design
shall be provided by the Parks and Recreation Commission, with a
recommendation to the City Council for final approval, interim acceptance with
an operations, maintenance, and indemnity agreement satisfactory to the Trustee."
As a result of that condition, staff and the subcommittee continued to meet with the Developer
and Trustee on specific recreation and cultural components of the park project. Subsequently,
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the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the master plan and interpretive elements at its
October 6, 2015 meeting. Additionally, the Arts and Cultural Commission considered and
approved the master plan and interpretive elements at its November 12, 2015 meeting.
This report presents the recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Arts
and Cultural Commission to the City Council for approval of the Master Development Plan for
the Broder Family Homestead Park.
ANALYSIS
Upon City Council approval of the Harvest project on April 14, 2015 (Resolution No. 9528), the
Parks and Recreation Commission and the Arts and Cultural Commission each appointed two
members to participate on the Broder Family Homestead Park Subcommittee to work with staff
and the Trust and Developer representatives. The goal being to reach a mutually agreeable park
parcel configuration, inclusion of programmatic elements, design development, and a
programing relationship with Hazel McFarland Park. The joint subcommittee conducted a field
visit to the site on May 20, 2015, and met on June 25, July 28, August 25, and September 22 to
discuss the project and review the programing and interpretive elements.
On September 10, 2015, staff and members of the joint subcommittee met with the Trustee to reidentify the goal of the Trust, refine the interpretive focus, and concentrate on the interpretation
consistent with the Trust directive. Items that were important to the subcommittee included
engaging and inspiring the visitors to motivate them to learn more about the history of the
property and the homesteading family and pioneers in general; creating passion through play /
education (creating a thought process; Why was this important?, How did it get there?);
challenging the visitors to envision what life might have been like during that time period, and
get lost in the story presented. To achieve these interpretation goals, the subcommittee discussed
the use of a variety of tools including signs and exhibits, first hand objects, programming, an
informational page on the City of Folsom Parks and Recreation Department website, audio
devices, written materials, and school visits.
The subcommittee agreed on the following:
Theme:
Homesteading / Ranching in Folsom @ Broder Ranch
Time period:
1850— 1930 immigration of Jacob Broder to Folsom
Results of outcome: Family values, results of determination, ranching to succeed
In addition, staff met with a representative of the Folsom Historic Preservation League and
Folsom History Museum to research additional Broder Family history to help insure that
appropriate interpretation is incorporated and to receive input and comment on implementation
of interpretive elements. These meetings resulted in the current Master Development Plan
proposal.
The proposal graphic (Attachment 3) illustrates the following design concepts:
A. Family picnic area with shelter, tables and BBQs. Architectural style evoking the ranch
materials and agricultural buildings.
B. "Kiddie Corral" with larger than life cast farm animals and play-safe equipment.
C. Small picnic area with table and barbecue.
D. Orchard planting of fruit and/or nut trees.
E. Cleaned and thinned existing olive orchard.
F. Small vineyard style plantings with flowers and/or grapes.
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G. Replanted native grasslands.
H. Passive play — mowed and irrigated turf at the site of the original homestead house.
I. Concrete walks with texture and color.
J. Decomposed granite (D.G.) paths.
K. D.G. path connector through the olive grove.
L. Low seat wall for outdoor education.
M. Wood fence by the developer of the Harvest.
N. Retaining wall with metal see-through fence by the developer of the Harvest.
0. Existing oaks to remain.
P. Open metal fence with pedestrian entry for the Harvest residents by the developer of the
Harvest.
Specific interpretive goals are proposed through incorporation of the following:
1. Park Entry feature — Pioneer Spirit: Information storyboard on the Broder Family and
creating the homestead. Kiosk, graphics, rock retaining wall.
2. Water — Before Folsom Lake: The Natoma Ditch on the Broder-Silberstein property and
its importance to life in the area. Recreated well / hand pump and ditch feature.
3. Ranching Relics and Games: Reflect on the determination and challenges of ranching and
being a child of the area and times.
4. Orchard and Vineyard: Replanted orchards of representative trees including pear, apple,
olive or nut. Vineyards would be edible grapes and/or flowering vines. Native
grasslands and other native plant materials will also be incorporated throughout the park.
5. Broder Homestead: Install a stylized foundation of the original homestead structure with
interpretation of the architecture of the main house and accessory structures of the
homestead.
6. Olive Press: Place an antique or recreated olive press into the orchard and how this
relates to the olive grove and ranch.
7. The Great Change: Ranching to present day with a representation of what may have been
grown through herbs and cut flowers varieties. Watering of the planting area can be tied
in with the hand pump and Natoma Ditch elements.
With the direction of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Arts and Cultural Commission
members, staff discussed the participation of the Folsom Garden Club in creating educational
programs and managing the care of the edible grapes and orchard trees, etc. Other community
members independent of the garden club have expressed interest in creating a support
organization for the propagation and management of agricultural aspects of the park plantings.
Upon the passing of Vera Broder-Silberstein the Trust no longer requires that the City enter into
an interim operations and maintenance agreement for public use and maintenance of the park.
The Trust will be able to transfer the facilities, park improvements, and park land directly to the
city upon completion of construction and standard contracted maintenance periods.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The program budget for the build-out of Broder Family Homestead Park is approximately SIM.
The Vera Broder-Silberstein Trust in cooperation with Lewis Planned Communities will be
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funding design and coordinating construction to fulfill the master development plan and Trust
requirements. Upon completion and final acceptance of all development, the park will be
incorporated into the contracted and in-house parks facility maintenance program. The estimated
maintenance is approximately $45,000 per year.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The environmental review process for the Harvest Subdivision Project rezone, Vesting Tentative
Map, Vesting Parcel Map, and Planned Development Permit included the proposed Broder
Family Homestead Park development. The park was included within the Project Description,
listed as one of the Project's objectives, and specifically discussed under Sections 2.3.7 (Open
Space and Recreation) and 3.15.2 (Recreation) of the analysis. The City Council approved and
adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project including the proposed park
site on April 4, 2015 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 9699 — A Resolution Approving the Master Development Plan for the
Broder Family Homestead Park
2. Conditions of Approval for the Harvest Subdivision Project, rezone, Vesting Tentative
Map , Vesting Parcel Map and Planned Development Permit, Item 78
3. Broder Family Homestead Park Master Development Plan Concept
RECOMMENDATION / CITY COUNCIL ACTION
The Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission recommends
the City Council approve the Master Development Plan for Broder Family Homestead Park with
the following conditions:
1. Design features and programming as detailed in Items A through 0 and the Interpretive
Goals 1 through 6.
2. Utilize on-site stone materials for incorporation into the park and include interpretive
signage.
Incorporate Condition of Approval (COA) No. 78 from the Vesting Tentative Map,
Vesting Parcel Map, and Planned Development Permit approval with the notation that
references in the COA to an Interim Use and Maintenance Agreement with the City are
no longer necessary upon the passing of Vera Broder-Silberstein.
Move to approve Resolution No. 9699 - A Resolution Approving the Master Development Plan
for the Broder Family Homestead Park.
Submitt
Robe Goss, ark an ecreation Director
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 9699
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RESOLUTION NO. 9699
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
BRODER FAMILY HOMESTEAD PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Folsom desires to continue to implement the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan - 2015 Update with the development the Broder Family Homestead Park;
and
WHEREAS, this project is a land dedication and turn-key development project by the
Vera Silberstein-Broder Trust and in cooperation with Lewis Planned Communities for a public
park; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Arts and Cultural
Commission recommend approval of the Master Development Plan for the Broder Family
Homestead Park; and
WHEREAS, the Broder Family Homestead site can accommodate the recreational
facilities proposed in the Broder Family Homestead Park Master Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Harvest Subdivision inclusive of
the Broder Family Homestead Park was approved and adopted by the City Council on April 4,
2015 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Folsom
hereby approves the Master Development Plan for the Broder Family Homestead Park.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12 th day of January 2016, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Council Member(s):
NOES:
Council Member(s):
ABSENT:
Council Member(s):
ABSTAIN:
Council Member(s):
Stephen E. Miklos, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Christa Saunders, CITY CLERK
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ATTACHMENT 2
Conditions of Approval for the Harvest Subdivision Project rezone,
Vesting Tentative Map, Vesting Parcel Map and Planned Development
Permit, Item 78
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78.
PARKS AND RECREATION REQUIREMENTS
The Parks and Recreation Commission requires that the following measures be
implemented to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Department:
• This approval is for the use of approximately 0.16 acres of Hazel McFarland
Park property for development of a new signalized entry off of East Natoma
Street and the modification, removal, and repair to the existing Hazel
McFarland Park parking and drive aisles at no expense to the City.
• Parking shall be developed on Hazel McFarland Park through redesign and
modification of the existing parking, driveway, utilities, lighting,
landscaping, addition of new asphalt, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and
accessible route to the existing Hazel McFarland Park, proposed Harvest
entry and proposed park. The net parking shall be 28 spaces with no
compact spaces (includes two accessible parking spaces).
• All renovation, improvements and new parking shall be developed to the
City of Folsom standards, details, and specifications and include accessible
stalls. Final improvement plans shall be approved by the Parks and
recreation Director.
• The Vera Silberstein Trust, the owner of the future Broder Family
Homestead Park, shall develop and construct the 4.7+/-acre park to be a
public-use park controlled and maintained by the City by exclusive use
easement until the death of Vera Silberstein and then by City fee ownership.
The Broder Family Homestead Park satisfies all Quimby requirements for
the Harvest Subdivision project.
• Proposed Broder Family Homestead Park shall be designed, constructed and
dedicated to the City of Folsom as a turnkey park at no expense to the City
other than staff coordination.
• No additional credits shall be granted for park development or dedication in
excess of the Quimby requirement.
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The Harvest Subdivision Development snail be subject to all City-wide
development impact fees in affect at the time of building permit issuance
including but not limited to, park facilities, park equipment, and HumbugWillow Creek Parkway.
Park conveyance for the interim period before Ms. Silberstein's passing shall
be through a Use and Maintenance Agreement executed by the Trust and the
City of Folsom and the permanent conveyance shall be through a deed in fee
title.
No area of the proposed park boundary shall be less than 100 feet in width.
Perimeter fencing shall be the responsibility of the developer for installation
and the HOA or adjacent residential lot for maintenance.
Perimeter fencing along public or private street frontage shall be open view
decorative steel approximately 5-feet in height.
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Improved pedestrian connections to the Harvest development shall be
provided to the proposed park.
Sidewalks are required where the proposed park abuts public or private
streets.
An ADA accessible route to the proposed Broder Family Homestead Park
shall be provided from the public street, proposed parking, and Hazel
McFarland Park. Additional pedestrian connections shall be incorporated
with Hazel McFarland Park.
The proposed Broder Family Homestead Park shall be generally passive in
nature, family oriented, educational to the pioneering/ranching/Native
American history of the land, including low water-use plantings with an
irrigated turf area agreeable to the Trustee and Parks and Recreation
Director.
The existing olive orchard shall be preserved and incorporated into the park
design.
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78.
• The proposed Broder Family Homestead Park development and/or
Developer/Lewis Planned Communities shall be responsible for all costs,
fees, taxes and charges associated with the proposed park design features
that require modification of Hazel McFarland Park.
• Review of the proposed Broder Family Homestead Park program and design
shall be provided by the Parks and Recreation Commission, with a
recommendation to the City Council for final approval, interim acceptance
with an operations, maintenance, and indemnity agreement satisfactory to
the Trustee.
ATTACHMENT 3
Proposed Broder Family Homestead Park
Master Development Plan Concept
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