MARTIAL COTTLE PARK MASTER PLAN Community Workshop 2

MARTIAL COTTLE PARK MASTER PLAN Community Workshop #2: Draft Master Plan Alternatives OPEN HOUSE PREVIEW 6: 00 p. m. – 6: 30 p. m. FORMAL WORKSHOP 6: 30 p. m. – 8: 30 p. m Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks October 23, 2008 DESIGN, COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT

AGENDA Welcome and Introductions …………… 6: 30 - 6: 40 p. m. Project Background and Alternatives Overview…. . 7: 10 p. m. 6: 40 - Breakout Activities………………… 7: 10 - 8: 10 p. m. Summary of Activities………………. . 8: 10 - 8: 20 p. m. Conclusions and Next Steps……………. 8: 20 - 8: 25 p. m. Closing Remarks 8: 30 p. m. …………………. . . 8: 25 - Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

PROJECT TEAM Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

PLANNING PROCESS OVERVIEW w PHASE 1: Project Initiation w PHASE 2: Understanding the Site and Context w PHASE 3: Defining the Vision w PHASE 4: Design Development w PHASE 5: Prepare Master Plan w PHASE 6: Environmental Impact Report Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

PROJECT BACKGROUND Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

DONOR’S VISION Grant Deed Conditions “The property shall be used exclusively as a public historical park… that informs and educates the public about the agricultural heritage of the Santa Clara Valley… as exemplified by the Martial Cottle family, dating from the 1850’s into the 20 th century. ” Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

DONOR’S VISION Grant Deed Conditions The property may be used for: ¨ Passive recreational activities (e. g. , picnic facilities, trails) ¨ Interpretive, agricultural education and research uses related to the history of farming in SC Valley ¨ Commercial uses related to the primary historical purpose of the park, such as: - Agricultural leases - Produce stands - Community gardens - Farmers markets Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

DONOR’S VISION Grant Deed Conditions The property may not be used for high intensity, organized recreational uses, such as: - athletic fields - playgrounds - tot lots - swimming pools - play courts - amusement rides - a repository for historic structures from other sites Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

DONOR’S VISION Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

AG PARKS OVERVIEW Urban Edge Agricultural Parks Tool Kit Ag Parks provide the following nearby communities ¨ Stakeholder interest in local fresh food ¨ Educational activities ¨ Passive recreation, trails linked with regional and city trails ¨ Direct environmental services ¨ Indirect environmental benefits ¨ Natural and landscaped areas and buffers for habitat ¨ Community involvement, partnerships, and celebrations Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

AG PARK PRECEDENTS ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM – Fremont, CA Type Ag Education Parks, Farms, and Agencies Landowner City of Fremont; East Bay Regional Park District (Operator) Mgmt Regional park Scale 205 acres Elements Working agriculture; public education programs and special events with historic agriculture focus; 70 acres leased to J. E. Perry Farms (diversified organic farm) Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks

AG PARKS PRECEDENTS w Full Belly Farm, Guinda, CA w Sunol Ag. Park, Sunol, CA w Intervale Center, Burlington, VT w Edible Schoolyard, Berkeley, CA Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation Department and California State Parks