WELCOME. 1 st OAKMONT DOG PARK TOWN HALL APRIL 19, /20/2018

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1 WELCME 1 st AKMNT DG PARK TWN HALL APRIL 19, /20/2018

2 PLAY VIDE 4/20/2018 3

3 AGENDA Purpose akmont Canine Club History Why have a dog park Ad-Hoc Committee Dog Park Feasibility Study & Potential Locations Information Needed to Determine Cost Next Steps for Committee & For You Questions 4/20/2018 4

4 PURPSE Inform akmont Community About ur Efforts To Establish A Dog Park - And btain Your Feedback SHARE what s happening and what is planned LEARN and answer your questions &/or concerns RECRD unanswered questions &/or concerns for future action 4/20/2018 5

5 What About You! Do you have a dog? YES N 4/20/2018 6

6 akmont Canine Club (CC) Sanctioned by VA BD Mission Statement akmont Residents nly Charter Members Website for Members Newsletter Soliciting for Members We Need You! How to Join First meeting May 17 th 2pm 4/20/2018 7

7 Canine Club Activities Established bank account Dog Sitting Co-op Dog Training & Certification Fund Raising Hosting a Dog Show Guest speakers Social Events Develop Rules for Dog Park Use Support akmont Dog Park Need your Ideas 4/20/2018 8

8 akmont Dog Park History Use of Polo Field Grass Roots group of Dog People Polo Field use restricted Jan Donation offered VA BD approved dog club & dog park committee Feb Ad-Hoc Committee established 4/20/2018 9

9 Why A Dog Park? Supports primary purpose of the VA Dogs are many akmont residents closest companions Nationally more people living alone - more people to want a pet at home Dogs and people are social animals Proper exercise important for both dogs and people For some residents having a polo field dog park influenced their decision to move to akmont Provides controlled environment for off-leash activities Dog owners make a dog park work! 4/20/

10 What About You! Are you in favor of establishing a dog park in akmont Village? YES N 4/20/

11 Dog Park Ad-Hoc Committee Established by VA BD Ad-Hoc vs Standing Committee Initial Members from Grass Roots Group Consultants as Required VA BD Liaison Greg Goodwin 4/20/

12 Committee Initial Actions Brainstorming for sites Gathering information Charter Submitted to VA BD Established Bi-Weekly Meeting Schedule Identified needed consultants Interested in Helping the Committee? 4/20/

13 Dog Park Feasibility Study Identified Potential Sites Potential Sites Initial Evaluations Initial Meeting with City of Santa Rosa potential sites Studying options for dog park features Conceptual Site Plan for Submittal to City 4/20/

14 Potential Sites akmont Village 9 Adjacent to akmont Village 2 akmont Golf Club Sites 4 TTAL SITES CNSIDERED /20/

15 Site Selection Criteria Major Criteria o o o o Within akmont Village Can Meet Requirements for City Approval Size & Topography Reasonable Cost to Develop & Maintain ther Criteria o o o o Easily Accessible & ADA considerations Parking Access to Needed Utilities Minimal and Relatively Easy Site Development 4/20/

16 Sites Eliminated Not VA Property 1. Vacant Corner at akmont Dr. & Stone Bridge Rd. 2. Practice Polo Field 3. Some Part of East Golf Course 4/20/

17 ther Sites Eliminated akmont Village 1. Between Meadows & Hwy Mountain Vista Circle 3. Stone Bridge Rd behind Community Gardens 4. East Recreation Center Pond/Picnic Area 5. West Recreation Center Picnic Ares 4/20/

18 8 Remaining Potential Sites Discussed With The City akmont Village 1. Between Quail Run & Hwy 12 - REJECTED 2. Stone Bridge Rd. above Community Gardens - ACCEPTABLE 3. Stone Bridge Rd. and ver Hill Behind akmont Community Gardens - REJECTED 4. Stone Bridge Rd. across from RV & Self Storage Facility ACCEPTABLE 5. Stone Bridge Rd across from Community Gardens - ACCEPTABLE akmont Golf Course 6. n akmont Dr. Near Hillsdale Dr. - REJECTED 7. Adjacent to Woodley Pl. - REJECTED 8. ak Leaf Dr. Across from High Voltage Transmission Tower - REJECTED 4/20/

19 And that left us three Stone Bridge Rd. across from RV & Self Storage Facility Stone Bridge Rd across from Community Gardens Stone Bridge Rd. above Community Gardens 4/20/

20 Stone Bridge Rd above or across from Community Gardens Concerns about long term health effect of dog waste leaching into garden soil 4/20/

21 Stone Bridge Road - Feasibility Site Size ¾ to 1 Acre Security Potential Boundaries Neighborhood Notification VA Maintenance ADA Compliance Ground Cover Hours of use Fencing Concept & Cost City & VA Requirements Utilities Needed? 4/20/

22 Now It s Your Turn! What Questions Do You Have? What Do You Like? What Concerns You? 4/20/

23 NEXT STEPS Committee Address Concerns Cost Estimate Timeline to Completion Submit Plan to City Respond to City Plan Next Town Hall Feasibility Study Report You Complete Handout Form Join CC Feedback to Committee Communicate your support/concerns Attend Next Town Hall 5/18 Submit your questions at 4/20/

24 Continue Video 4/20/