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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes May 17, 2016 Page 2 near the Johanna Marsh tennis court regarding options for future use of the tennis court. It was noted the annual picnic will take place on Tuesday, July 19 at Cummings Park. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. TCAAP Parks and Open Space Master Plan Senior Planner Bachler introduced himself to the Committee. He stated that Community Development and Public Works have been working collaboratively on a draft Parks and Open Space Master Plan for the TCAAP site. He indicated components of the Master Plan include the City’s goals and vision for the expansion of its parks and trails system, the requirements for the site’s park facilities, existing regional trails and new trails that will be constructed within the site’s boundaries, and expectations of the public and private improvements related to the park facilities. Senior Planner Bachler indicated that the Master Plan is meant to provide a general framework regarding the City’s vision for the development of parks and trails on the TCAAP site, noting it does not include specific detailed design plans which are expected to occur in later years. He stated this framework is important to complete so that the City can communicate to future residents, elected officials, developers and other interested parties the types of facilities that will be available. Senior Planner Bachler stated that the requested action was for the PTRC to review Section 2 of the Master Plan which deals with parks and open spaces on the TCAAP site and of which there are three specific sections: Required Parks and Facilities, Standard Park Amenities, and General Development and Design Standards. He noted the TCAAP Redevelopment Code identifies approximately 24 acres of parks and open spaces divided between 4 parks (the Creek Neighborhood, the Town Center Neighborhood and two areas in the Hill Neighborhood). The size and location of the Creek and Town Center Neighborhood parks have been determined already and will be located adjacent to the natural resources corridor. Senior Planner Bachler indicated that the Hill Neighborhood will include a total of 11.5 acres of public park space that may be within one park or divided between two parks. He noted that the City included flexibility in the Master Plan which would allow it to work with the Master Developer on a final plan for the Hill Neighborhood parks. Senior Planner Bachler stated the Master Plan addresses standard park amenities to be included in every park within the TCAAP site and it also addresses general development and minimum design standards so there is consistency across all parks. Chair Straumann asked for clarification about the splash pad/water fountain.