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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-10-27 - Resolution No. 94-18RESOLUTION NO. 94-18 K RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT ADOPTING A RECREATION POLICY WHEREAS, the Yorba Linda Water District finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the District to encourage and support the conjunctive use of certain public assets for recreational and community purposes; and, WHEREAS, the Yorba Linda Water District has public facilities, such as the surfaces of buried concrete reservoirs and other assets, which might prove suitable for various recreational purposes; and, WHEREAS, those cities in the Yorba Linda Water District service area each provide comprehensive community recreation programs for their citizens; and, WHEREAS, these cities possess the knowledge, skill and abilities required to design and implement valued recreational and community programs for the communities they serve. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Water District as that it shall be the policy of the Yorba Linda Water District to offer the use of certain facilities to cities in the District's service area as venues for the delivery of active recreational and sports programs, passive recreational activities such as trail stops and overnight camping, and other programs and services which might benefit the community now and in the future. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October, 1994 by the following called vote: Ayes: 4 - Arthur Korn, Paul Armstrong, Michael Beverage and Sterling Fox Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Carl Scanlin Abstain: 0 ee": ~ ~lf ~ Vice President, ArthurV Korn Yorba Linda Water District re i Soft Yorba Linda Water District ONVENTORY OF DISTRICT FACILI4QS FOR CONJUNCTIVE USE Highland Reservoir Total Usable Space: 5.07 acres This reservoir is located on Highland Avenue between Buena Vista and Yorba Linda Boulevard. The reservoir was constructed in 1910 and is situated on 8.75 acres. Access to this property is from Highland Avenue, a public street. The roof of the reservoir is above ground and is not capable of supporting recreational type activities. There are existing equestrian and bicycle trails that are adjacent to this property, owned and maintained by the City of Yorba Linda. Because the majority of the District's property is not fenced, equestrian and bicycle trail stops could be developed on the property and incorporated into the city's trail system. The property also has a large number of mature trees that offer a lot of shade making it ideal for a park. Bastanchury Reservoirs Total Usable Space: 0.00 acres This property is located in the orange groves north of Bastanchury Road between Lakeview Avenue and Plumosa Drive. There are two - 2 million gallon above ground steel reservoirs on this 2.5 acre site that were constructed in 1960. Access to the site is from Bastanchury Road through dedicated easements. Due to the lack of usable space and restricted access this property is not suited for recreational activities. Fairmont Reservoir Total Usable Space: 1.10 acres This reservoir is located on the east side of Fairmont Boulevard approximately 1/2 mile north of the North Orange County Community College District. The property contains an above ground booster station. Access to this property is from Fairmont Boulevard which is a dedicated public street. Currently, the property is surrounded by vacant fields, however, when ultimate development is completed the property will have residential homes on all sides of the property. Recreational activities that are suitable for this property are baseball, soccer and football practice fields, a park, a playground, roller hockey court, tennis and basketball courts. Additionally, there is an equestrian trail that crosses in front of the property. A rest area for riders using the trail system is also a possibility. The District has an Agreement with Upper K Shapell whereby the developer is required to construct new improvements at this site when they develop their adjacent tracts. These improvements consist of grading, fencing, landscaping and constructing street improvements. The completion of these improvements will further enhance this property for possible recreational uses. Snringview Reservoir Total Usable Space: 1.30 acres This reservoir is located south of Cassia Lane and west of Pepper Avenue. This property also contains a below ground booster station. Presently there are vacant fields to the west and south of this property and residential homes to the north and east. When development is completed in the area, residential homes will surround the property. Temporary access to the property is through the vacant fields owned by S & S development. Permanent access to this site will be through a future private street. Because the streets in the proposed tracts have been approved by the City as private, this reservoir is landlocked from citizens of the community gaining access to this site. If the access issue is resolved, possible types of recreational activities that could use this site are baseball, football, and/or soccer practice fields, a park, playground, tennis courts or basketball courts. • Little Canyon Reservoir0 0 Total Usable Space: 0.23 acres This reservoir is located west of Fairmont Boulevard and south of Little Canyon Lane. There are vacant fields surrounding this property. Access to this site is from Little Canyon Lane through dedicated easements. Because this reservoir is on the side of a mountain and there are steep canyons on the east and south sides of the property, the property could be used by remote control gliders. There is also a dedicated equestrian trail that crosses near this property. Accordingly, trail stops for citizens using the equestrian trail is a possibility for this site. Due to the size of the reservoir surface, no other recreational activities are suitable for this property. Chino Hills Reservoir Total Usable Space: 0.10 acres This reservoir is located in the Chino Hills State Park north of Rim Road. Because this property is located within the State Park, a rest area for citizens hiking in the State Park is a possible recreational use. Santiaeo Reservoir Total Usable Space: 0.18 acres This reservoir is located on the ridge line west of Green Crest Drive. The property contains a buried concrete reservoir and a below ground booster station. Access to this site is from Green Crest Drive through dedicated easements. Because this reservoir is on a ridge and there are steep canyons on both sides of the property, the site is ideal for remote control gliders. There is also a dedicated equestrian trail that crosses in front of this property. Accordingly, a trail stop for citizens using the equestrian trail is suitable for this property. Brvant Reservoir Total Usable Space: 0.39 acres This reservoir is located east of Avenida de Michelle and south of Avenida de Marcia. Access to this lot is from Avenida de Michelle through dedicated easements. This reservoir is bounded on three sides with residential homes. There is a natural open space lot to the south of the reservoir that is owned and maintained by Brighton Homes. Due to the size of the reservoir surface, possible recreational activities is a park and playground. Elk Mountain Reservoir Total Usable Space: 1.75 acres This reservoir is located on Elk Mountain Road east of Camino de Bryant Street. This property contains a buried concrete reservoir and a below ground booster station. Access to this property is from Elk Mountain Drive which is a dedicated public street. This property is located in a residential tract. Possible recreational activities that could use the site are baseball and soccer practice fields and a park. An agenda report outlining a proposed lease agreement with the City of Yorba Linda is on todays agenda for the Board of Directors consideration. Camino de Brvant Reservoir Total Usable Space: 0.80 acres This reservoir is located near the Orange County/San Bernardino County line at the terminus of Camino de Bryant Street. The reservoir is presently the District's highest reservoir in terms of elevation at 1,165 feet. The land surrounding this property consists of natural vegetation typically found throughout the Chino Hills State Park region. Access to this site is from Camino de Bryant through a dedicated easement. Because this reservoir is located at the top of the mountain and is adjacent to the Chino Hills State Park, a resting area for hikers in the State Park and/or a site for remote control gliders are possible recreational uses. Future Reservoirs The District's Five Year Plan has identified the need for two additional reservoirs to serve future development. There are also reservoirs needed to serve the new Shell development and the Brighton property north of the North Orange County Community College District. Staff will review each project during the initial planning process for possible recreational activities.