04-09-2007 (Parks & Recreation) Minutes Wylie Staff, Parks and
Recreation Board Members &
Representatives from Halff
CITY O F WYLIE Architects
Special Called Meeting
Minutes
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
Monday, April 9, 2007 — 6:30 pm
Wylie Municipal Complex — Council Chambers Conference Room
2000 Highway 78 North
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
Chairman Dan Chesnut called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m. Board Members present
were: Anne Hiney, Donna Larson, Frankie Delgado and Benny Jones. Board Members
Brandi Lafleur and David Willey were absent.
Staff present was: Mike Sferra, Public Services Director; Bill Nelson, Parks
Superintendent; Robert Diaz, Assistant Parks Superintendent; Dennis Sewell, Athletic
Field Supervisor and Gayle Walton, Board Secretary.
PRESENTATION
• Founders Park Phase II Bond Project by Halff Associates, Inc. (Francois
deKock, Sr. Project Manager/Landscape Architect and Lenny Hughes, Vice
President/Director of Landscape Architect).
Presentation
Mr. Francois deKock and Mr. Lenny Hughes presented concept drawings of Founders Park Phase
II project to the Parks and Recreation Board. The concept drawings were presented as concept
drawings A, B, and C. Mr. Hughes stated that they had previously met with staff and presented
several alternatives/layouts of ball field arrangements, park layouts, circulation through hike and
bike trails and pedestrian circulations. Review of existing conditions of the facilities was also
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discussed. Mr. Hughes noted the Mr. deKock had met with the sport organization and had an
interesting meeting with the representatives of different organizations — soccer, baseball/softball.
Mr. deKock stated that two meetings were held with the Sports Association and it was noted that
prior to the meetings, letters was sent to the associations asking for feedback of what they would
like to see in this park and any future goals they may have for their organization. At the meeting,
the organizations were asked to relate the one most important need they have. The needs were
discussed and the groups were able to compromise. It was noted that there is a need for baseball
and soccer fields.
• Concept A
Mr. Hughes stated that Concept A provided access to parking. Several key components were
identified: (1) lighting, (2) circulation to the fields and (3) accessibility to the different sport areas.
Concept A consists of 575 parking spaces. Soccer fields consisted of four different field sizes. A
total of eight fields was noted for the youth —ages 5-6 and diverse fields were also looked at where
midsize fields could be sectioned off to become small fields. It was noted that lighting will have a
key part in how the fields are positioned. Another area that was looked on this concept was
explained by Mr. Hughes in that one big field could be lighted for the other youth (ages 12-19) and
the diversity of it is that this same field could be section off to become nine smaller fields. Mr.
Hughes emphasized that it was also important to look at the placement of restrooms,
concession/picnic pavilions. The existing playground would remain intact but it is important to
provide parking and quick access to this area and additional landscaping around this space. For
the existing fields, additional 180-190 parking stalls is planned for this area.
Mr. deKock noted that the good and bad of each of the three concepts will be reviewed which will
be the basis for the layout of a final concept or master plan. It was also noted that a
comprehensive walkway or pedestrian walkway system will be included and that the eight to ten
foot walking trail will tie in and circle the entire park.
Mr. deKock stated that 15 acres is devoted to the City of Wylie Service Center and this area is
noted in each concept. Mr. Hughes noted that parking is at a premium and shared parking will
need to be utilized with the Service Center. In Concept A, one designated access road is being
considered for access to the fields and to parking.
• Concept B
Mr. Hughes noted that the older children/adults will have the fields further from the parking areas
and the smaller youth size fields will be in close proximity of the restrooms, parking areas and
concession areas. Board Member Delgado asked if the lighting in this concept is similar to the
lighting in Concept A. Mr. Hughes stated that the lighting is similar and that this will help the field
layouts. It was also noted that fields designed for youth ages 9-10 can be divided to provide
multiple fields.
Mr. deKock outlined the road accessibility in this concept and its relation to the parking areas and
field locations.
Concept A parking is in close proximity to existing playgrounds. In Concept B walking is utilized
more to access the existing playgrounds.
• Concept C
Mr. Hughes noted that this concept looks at a different approach. This concept allows accessible
parking to the baseball/softball complex and more emphases on the concession, picnic/pavilion
area but still allow accessibility to the existing playground.
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Mr. Hughes outlined the fields and their locations within this concept. Board Member Larson asked
if parking near the WISD stadium would be shared parking space with the stadium. Mr. Hughes
stated that it would be utilized during game times. Board Member Larson stated the parking in this
area would be good for the stadium. Mike Sferra stated that the Stadium was short of parking
spaces and Mr. Hughes noted that this area has about 85 parking spaces. Discussion followed
regarding placement of parking spaces. Mr. deKock pointed out that there is an easement in this
concept where parking can not be placed.
Board Member Delgado asked about fencing around the Service Center and parking accessibility.
It was noted that some sort of fence would be erected. Mr. Sferra pointed out that expansion of the
Service Center is anticipated and that shared parking will need to be utilized.
Staff/Board Discussion
Board Member Delgado stated that he liked the concept of A from the playground prospective.
Board Member Hiney expressed a concern regarding the need to have parking and restrooms in
close proximity of the existing playgrounds. It was noted that Concept C seemed to address this
concern more so than Concept A and B.
Discussion followed regarding field, restroom and parking locations of all three concepts. Board
Member Jones asked if the concepts are catering to the leagues and if this project will provide
accessibility and utilization by families and residents of the City of Wylie. Mr. Diaz stated that it is
an athletic complex and the main use is soccer and baseball; however, trails and playground are
available and open space is there when the fields aren't utilized and passive uses will be available.
A skate and water park has been talked about for this area as well but has not been developed at
this time. Another concern that staff is considering is practice areas and back stops. Mr. Nelson
asked if a small part of Concept A parking lot can be utilized to service the existing playground and
if it is feasible to have a single wide parking area to service the playground. Mr. Hughes stated
that this is something that can be looked at.
After further discussion regarding parking and trails, Mr. deKock reviewed the suggestions of staff
regarding the concepts. Mr. Hughes stated that the next step is that Half Associates, Inc. will
combine the suggestions of staff and present a final concept to staff and to the Parks and
Recreation Board for their review and approval. In regards to presentation to City Council, Mr.
Sferra stated that two concepts will need to be presented to Council for their review and approval.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Hiney and seconded by Board Member Larson to adjourn.
The consensus of the Board was to adjourn. The Board adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
(1)
Din Chesnut, Chairman
ATTEST:
Gayle W n,Secretary
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