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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - January 5, 1994 (42)4Y. CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Communications (December 8, 1993 through December 29, 1993) MEETING DATE: January 5, 1994 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: AGENDA ITEM RECOMMENDATION Set public hearing for January 19, 1994 to consider appeal received from Kenneth Choo appealing the Recreation' Commission's recommendation not to allow the relocation of the Golf Driving Range to the DeBenedetti Park as requested. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Clerk's office is in receipt of letter from Mr. Kenneth Choo (Exhibit A attached) appealing the Recreation Commission's recommendation not to allow the relocation of the Golf Driving Range to the DeBenedetti Park as requested. It is recommended that the City Council set this matter for public hearing at the January 19, 1994 City Council meeting. FUNDING: None required. 4 ifer1b Perrin City Clerk JMP COUNCOM8/TXTA.02J/COUNCOM APPR;DVE _.. _-------- ---- -- -- -- -- ;ii THOMAS A PETERSON City Manager CC LODI (209) 303.1414 FAX (209) 333-0104 4; ROBERT J. MERTZ ATTORNEY AT LAW 111 WEST PINE STREET LODI. CA 95240 December 14, 1993 �s STOCKTON (209) 4780 TO: CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER RE: KEN CH00 golf driving range request location at DeBenedetti Park Gentlemen: By this letter, I appeal the December 9, 1993, City of Lodi, Parks and Recreation Department recommendation (3 to 2 to not allow re- location as requested) and request reconsideration of this matter by the City Council. Their report to the City Council and related Exhibits "A" and "B" are incorporated by reference in this appeal. We are requesting this matter be set on the Council agenda for hearing on December 28, 1993. If there is further communication pertaining to th;s matter re- quired for this meeting, please contact my attorney, Mr. Robert J. Mertz. Very truly yours, fENNETH CH00 �_ •v ►t��r MEMORANDUM. t,ayt of Lodi. Parks and Recreation Dep:tent TO: City Council City Manager FROM: Parks and Recreation Direct r itittLI , DATE: December 9, 1993 SUBJECT: Ken Choo's Golf Driving Range Request Mr. Ken Choo and Mr. Mike Thompson (Mr. Choo's golf pro) approached the Parks and Recreation Commission at their 12/7193 meeting to address their position on the Pixley Park site for their proposed golf driving range. and request to relocate at DeBenedetti Park. Mr. Thompson spoke on Mr. Choo's behalf and covered the various reasons why they do not wish to locate at Pixley Park (Exhibit A). Secondly, they discussed a plan to locate at DeBenedetti Park, both verbally and with a physical layout (Exhibit B). After making their comments and answering questions of the Commission, members of the public spoke. Mr. Akin, BOBS President, addressed the issues of tight -fitting of youth sports facilities to accommodate the driving range and to safety issues, such as location of the range next to athletic facilities. Others spoke to the same issues. Mr. Alegre spoke to this, plus needed site improvements and cost related to same, i.e., water, sewer. and road entrance and exit improvements needed to accommodate the golf facility and putting the golf driving range out to competitive bid. After hearing public comments and asking more questions of Mr. Thompson and Mr. Choo, the Commission brought it back to the table and entertained a motion to not locate the golf driving range on a permanent basis at DeBenedetti Park, as presented. The motion was carried by a 3 to 2 vote. Therefore, not approving Mr. Choo's request to locate at DeBenedetti Park. After the Commission took a short break, Mr. Choo stated there was confusion as to his proposal and the Commission's action. He said he was not proposing a permanent, but temporary golf driving range, as stated in his written exhibit, but stated in Mr. Thompson's verbal presentation as permanent. The Commission felt the motion should be corrected to reflect the written exhibits and clarification of their position. The motion was made to not allow Mr. Choo to relocate to DeBenedetti Park (with no mention this time to permanency, but location only). The motion passed 3 to 2 to not allow relocation. Mr. Choo was informed !,y Mr. Johnson that this was the Commission's recommendation, but he c:.. 'd still appeal tc the City Council if he so desired. RW/sh Attachments t 193 08 November 30, 1993 City of Lodi Parks & Recreation Commission 125 North Stockton Street Lodi, CA 95240 Attention: Mr. Ron Williamson In Re: Proposed temporary golf driving range at G -Basin, Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA. Commission Members: For your consideration December 7, 1993, meeting, I submit the following documents and comments: (a) Second revised plan for range at G -Basin site prepared by J. C. Draggoo & Associates, which plan takes into consideration elevations for facilities, as well as proposed storm inlets and outlets for City's basin at this location. Note the first plan prepared by J. C. Draggoo & Associates did not address elevation and storm drainage and was at considerable personal expense that I secured the present plan from them and the plan involved the City's Engineering Department's input and review. (b) As concerns the Pixley Park site, I have re-evaluated all aspects of this location as requested by the City Council and find it unacceptable to me for the following reasons: 1. The Model Airplane Club facility's current usage would have to be relocated at a cost they estimate at $30,000.00, which I could not afford. 2. The adjacent automobile dealerships, Geweke Toyota and Mataga Olds -Buick, have indicated they are opposed to the location of the range at this site for potential safety and damage problems and indicate they will so advise appropriate authorities accordingly in writing. 3. The City of Lodi park and recreational plan recently prepared by J. C. Draggoo & Associates (copy attached) at this City of Lodi Page Two Parks b Recreation Dept. November 30, 1993 Commission's request recommended this site for a major adult soft- ball and soccer complex and to put the range at this site, in effect, negates the usefulness )f that report. The BOBS Organization's objections to my location of the range at G -Basin (DeBenedetti Park) is founded in Part on the fact that they apparently desire G -basin for the same facilities. 4. Location of the range at G -Basin would serve to alert adjacent potential residential development of the recrea- tional use of this property and help to avoid future environmental problems that could potentially develop with delayed recreational development at this site. The range, in my opinion, would further serve as a stimulus for earlier recreational development at the site rather than a deterrent as expressed by some of the BOBS Organization membership. 5. Purchase of other acceptable private sites near Lodi puts the entire range project out of my financial means. 6. Finally, after much consideration, I cannot, in good conscience to my family and financial health, make the investment required (in the neighborhood of a minimum of S1OO,000.00 plus) for relocation of the range at Pixley Park and would have to reluc- tantly discontinue my efforts for a relocation of my range in Lodi. Hopefully, this documentation and comments will be of assistance in your redetermination of a continued positive recommendation for the range at the G -basin site. Very truly yours, C_Z /e_ Choo f J C O RAGGOO & ASSOCIATES UF43AN PLANNING 6 DESIGN C1� PARKIRECREATION PLANNING September 3, 1993 Lodi Golf Range 531 E. Lockefold Street Lodi, California 95240 Attn: Kenneth Choo Re: Revised Concept Plan for DeBenedetti Park Dear Ken, 1730 S. W. SKYLINE eLvo. PORTLAND. OREGON 97221 15031 297 -1005 Enclosed are several copies of the revised plan for DeBenedetti Park. The new plan is intended to address the following issues: 1. Need to accommodate facilities identified in the draft Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan. 2. Need to satisfy the storm drainage detention requirements (202 acre feet). 3. Need to preserve existing vegetation. As you can see from the revised concept plan, the new plan exceeds the recommendation in the draft Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan. The plan also r.xceeds the required storm drainage requirements. However, due to the type and ..lumber of facilities and the drainage requirements, it will be necessary to remove five existing trees. Below is a revised list of facilities contained in the new concept plan. o Golf Driving Range o Two Senior Baseball Fields (320' outfield) o Two Youth Baseball Fields (250' outfield) o Two Mid -Sized Soccer Fields (195'x 330') o Two Soccer Fields Overlaid on the Senior Basebail Fields u Restroom/Concession Building o Storage Area o Four Tennis Courts (could add more) o Playground Area o Open Play Area o Picnic Area 'f you have any questions, please give me a call. 10011 1 1 r it � } `-� �I � � ♦ - I r• •6w r • t W - a O lot t► +�i 0 05 ; �- 10011 1 1 r it � } `-� �I � � ♦ - Qoi QfLodi PgA end Rtcnotion Elan RtcommtnJotions Hutchins Street Square Site S-2 12.0 Acres Hutchins Street.Square is an old high school site that is predominantly used for cultural arts and senior activities. The site is managed by another city department although the Parks and Recreation Department maintains the facilities. Currently, the Parks and Recreation Department utilizes one of the buildings on the site for a children's day care program. There are plans to expand the cultural arts facilities on this site and a separate advisory board is responsible for those activities. The site is a potential location for the proposed indoor recreation center. (See the recommendations under "Indoor Recreation Center".) Maple Square Site S-3 P.6 Acres This small undeveloped park site is located at the southeast corner of Lodi Avenue and Sacramento Street. It is also adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Because the proposed Needham Recreation Complex is itearby, it is recommended that Maple Square be sold and the proceeds used to acquire other recreation sites. Needham School Site S4 6.0 Acres This site is currently owned by the Lodi Unified School District and may be LAI` available for purchase. This site is being considered for an indoor �;V recreation center. Since the indoor recreation center would occupy the space covered by school buildings, most of the playground would still be �iLV tti available for outdoor recreation use. It is anticipated that this space would c provide activities in support of the proposed center. If a recreation center is not located on the site, a portion of it should be used for a neighborhood , park. Plxley,Park:�; Site S-5 33.0 Acres This site currently contains 26.0 acres of land of which 25 acres are dedicated for water detention. It is recommended that an additional seven acres be acquired so that more.grading flexibility can occur for the sport fields. This site.is recommer}ded for_;t.major adult softball and soccer complex suitable for1eagde play and tournaments.' Because this site is located in an industrial area, problems with lighting and noise should not occur. Facilities should include five adult softball fields, two lighted soccer fields, six tennis courts, a restroom building and a large concession area. The existing model airplane activity should be moved to another location. The undeveloped park site is also a storm water detention area and unlike other existing detention basins, could be graded to different levels so that some portions would experience less flooding than others. It is Vlll - 23 J;,ll. 2 1393 q.9 7 of Lodi Park and Recreation i' vt RecommendaBon• recommended that another four acres of land be added to the site so that more flexibility in contouring and grading can occur. This will allow the sport fields to be placed at a level above most flooding conditions. Sketch of Pixley Park W11 - :I JAN .. F R O N T A G E R 0 A O a � r rc� � 0 1 U 1 o r FEN �— — ------• N ---100------- rl 1 ZAR: PE-D ! ... _ It a, Z L — �,� t ••,•`may' ,, r � N 1.200---- ---- ,t� 1 70 0 -1 I �----•-D�-----X00--t;�-•----• I mm Ln 1n _•___ oR- bo 1r 1 t -----D ----350--~tr------ � U ? r i"' 7a -c ti, l)�1� a 1 Z ,tJ 1� V1 as y O v �a �%U C.) 1-------`----OQE-----oA- a i 0. a - j c ►- I 1 eu �'u U 1 i cx Boz t _----OOZ-j------ cr 1 -- 1 ' 1 I ogdOl3AiQNn `" ij - -------001--- ------ -1?N-3d � 1 0 4 I 1 � I 1 z I o LU I a 1 I ,u %U e 0 d 0 d 1 9 v 1 N O d-1 LU 0 ItIft 4) c�cJ�� J� I 1 1 4 -1 a --► 1 n 1 1 --- -sem--OSE----- as y O v �a �%U C.) 1-------`----OQE-----oA- a i 0. a - j c ►- I 1 eu �'u U 1 i cx Boz t _----OOZ-j------ cr 1 -- 1 ' 1 I ogdOl3AiQNn `" ij - -------001--- ------ -1?N-3d � 1 0 4 I 1 � I 1 z I o LU I a 1 I ,u %U e 0 d 0 d 1 9 v 1 N O d-1 LU 0 P R 0 N T A G Q R 0 A 0 Own z� C L U t F 41 1 :) o cr u rri ai h 0 y 0 a 9 9 V 1 N 0 8 d DECLARATION OF MAILING On January 6, 1994 in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I deposited in the United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage prepaid thereon, containing a copy of the Notice attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A said envelopes were addressed as is more particularly shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto. There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of Lodi, California, and the places to which said envelopes were addressed. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on January 6, 1994, at Lodi, California. Jennifer M. Perrin City Clerk Jacquelite L. Hodson DepFy C ty Clerk DEC#01/TXTA.BRM CITY';b'F LODI CARNEGIE FORUM ciCIO, � 305 West Pine Street, Lodi NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING I Januazy 19, 1994 Time: 700 p.m. For information regarding this Public Hearing Please Contact: Jennifer M. Perrin City Clerk Telephone: 333.6702 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING January 19, 1994 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, at the hour 017:0013-m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the following matler: a) Appeal from Kenneth Choo, appealing the Recreation Cammission's recamvendation not to allow the relocation of the Golf Driving Range to the DeBenedetti Park as requested All interested persons are invited to present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said hearing. If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to the Public Hearing. By Order Of the Lodi City Council: VefiniferGM. Perrin City Clerk Dated: January 5, 1994 r ()nrnved as o form: Bobby W. McNatt City Attorney •'` • CALF DRIVING RANGE KENNO'H C HOO APPEAL MAILING LIST Robert J. Mertz Attorney at Law 111 W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Kenneth Choo c/o Robert Mertz ill W. Pine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Ron Williamson Parks 6 Recrea*ion Director Chad Meyer Recreation Commission 250 Ticknor Court Lodi, CA 95242 Robert Casalegno Recreation Commission 830 S. Central Avenue Lodi, CA 95240 Ed Wall Recreation Commission 1026 Port CHelsea Circle Lodi, CA 95240 Robert Johnson Recreation Commission 1311 Midvale Road Lodi, CA 95240 clvera Melby Recreation Commission 8 North Sunset Lodi, CA 95240 Dee Porter, Chairperson Gang Alternative Project 103 Koni Court Lodi, CA 95240 Phillip A. Pennino, Chairperson Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Virginia Snyder, Chairperson Lodi cast Side Improvement Committee 412 cast Oak Street Lodi, CA 95240 BOnSTRS OF BOYSIGIRL� $PORT•0 GANI ^jOM,, LOD1; CALIF NIA '. r• ; 1994"EXECUTIVE 18OARD_OF QIRECTO..SiK3 " 3 Data on Exp., • IL �' T Board Date Member/Spouse /lddress; �'• ''.`:v. t Home 1984 1994 Davjl ,Akin • 2350 Rockingham, Lodi 95242 334-4716 ( PAST- PRES�tWOMM . t►,rr.11r, Jw�lliM6kR1�y+ : •_:.a, .�!lt:c s; ror�R�•'. P 510- .: �12l�110: 1990.*.'M4,16"PToMil (ADVISOR) . 1992 1994 Joanne Andrews Dana 2808 oney ree c mpo 3 - 1987 1995 Rick&astela lj)dift Id80'W,-Harriet'. Todi'9S242*ko"' 369,-6660-'#L,,334-0633 (PRESIDENT) 1991 1996 Mark Cook/Linda S90 Springer Ln., Lodi 95242 369-#403 1984 1995 Theresa Essin/Scott 1201 S. Crescent, Lodi 95240 334-5030 331-7717 1992 1994 Kathy Farrington/Pat 2536 Bayberry, Lodi -95242'-'------333z33-06---333--6742 1993 1995 0 2217 O yhi4 Dr. Lodi 95242. 334-3329 333-2862 1991 1996 Mike Johnion/Kathy 1745'" Co ombard' r:, 9 240;;,33#*.. 87 •, 3 -5 95 . 1991 19`,-6 Gardro 6 1 1.. • • 111 W N t 1 9 9Q 334-0285 334-3961 1992 1996 Douglas Lang/Julie 1726 Colombard Cir., Lodi 95240 333-1747 1993 199S , B - 369 -� 1994 1996 Eddie Long Kim 111 Down n , 0 24 334-452 198711 99# on s 1i525s — 334 , 1998 1994 Wes Ohihauser IDanene 1420 Vin Rose, Lodi 95242 r 334-0951'�'333=•1983 1991 1996 Rich Peckham/Emily 815 Dorchester, Lodi 95240 369-0231 368-402 �rlNIMM1+i�1MRr• 1993 1995 ' Rod Oulnones Ann 61 Tamarac od • ;� (SECRETARY) 3130 1986 1995 Larry Simptenderfer/Paula 832 Westwind Dr., Lodi 9S242 369-7182 334-262( 1990 1995 Dick Slawson/Diana • , P.O.; Sox; 441, Clements 95227 759-3711./1• 472-1818 (VICE PRESIDENT) 1989 1994 Max Steinheimer/Barbara 1410 Mettler Rd., Lodi 95242 334-4209 464-8732 1994 Y.•� 1996 K2�.�:*1. 71/�w ... Hank Van Exel/Carolyn �:. ....yAis.:. . 1{.►.!�py'y 20002 N. Thornton Rd:, Lodi 95242 irk,,, 334-329 1981 1994 Ed Wall/Nancy 1026 Port Chelsea Cir., Lodi 95240 369-1385 944-8358 12/27/93 Williams, Ron Sypnieski, John Correll, Bill 0 ADULT SPORTS ADVISORY BOARD 1140 Junewood Ct., Lodi 95240 1108 S. Church, Lodi 95240 1606 S. Mills Ave., Lodi 95242 Davis, Scott 809 Laver Ct., Lodi 95242 (H) 334-0530 (W) 367-2413 (W) 369-1921 (W) 368-3716 �,,�PC*L_edrowSk1 , GBry___1117 W. Locust St., Lodi 95240 (W) 334-3964 (H) 334-0285 Newbold, Chris 1212 W. Robinhood 3-F, Stkn. 95207 (W) 478-4872 (H) 916-684-1141 COddo Tony220 kAudu�on D1 . , Ladi 952 0 M_ 1948.-660Q-, fH) 411a�6 Parkin, Norm P.O. Box 197, Victor 95253 (W) 359-1487 (H) 369-5707 Western, Donna 16941 N. Tretheway, Lodi 95240 (W) 334-5700 (H) 368-6875 Wisenor, Jerry 608 Tehama, Lodi 95240 (W) 948-7860 (H) 334-5181 Chapman, Tom 648 Erma, Stockton 95207 (}i) 478-1933 Reese, Michael 125 N. Stockton St., Lodi 95240 (W) 333-6742 6/16/92