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To: Mayor Fredericks and Councilmembers
From: Nicky Wolf
Re: Skateboard Park
After the last council meeting I was somewhat dismayed by the "Assessment Report",
which seemed more of a promo piece than a rigorous study. For this reason I wished to
return to the base data underlying the report. Mayor Fredericks was kind enough to assist
me in reviewing the surveys and doing a stroke count which broke the data down in a
number of ways.
These were my findings:
The survey was actually done in the Fall of 2001.
There was a mathematical error on page two of the Assessment Report. It stated "Of 740
students surveyed 386 responded that they would use a skate park". The 386 includes St.
Hilarary students but the 740 does not. If you make the denominator consistent with the
numerator, 39.4% support a skate park, not the 52.2% indicated in the report.
Many of the returned surveys were questionable as to their validity, mainly due to
incongruent responses. It called into question the usefulness of an unsupervised survey
filled out by young children. We did, however, tally every survey from which an intelligible
opinion could be discerned.
In plotting the underlying data a number of things became apparent
The number of students returning their surveys in each grade level drops steadily from
56.8% to 26.5% as the higher grades are reached. This would indicate that younger
children think they're interested, but as they age tney find other interests.
The number who indicate real seriousness, i.e. those who would use the park on a reguiar
basis (defined as at least several times a week) is fairly constant, ranging from 11% to a
high of 17.6%. On average, 27.5% might use the park occasionaily or on weekends.
The total number of students enrolled, taken from 2001-2002 enrollment figures, shows
that there may indeed be a baby boom bump which is starting to trend downward.
I believe it's fair to say that Ben Cohn and the group most fervently behind this proposal
want an intermediate to advanced. half-acre or larger concrete skate park. This type of park
would be a magnet for all of Southern Marin, attractive to adults as well as young people.
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Even if the level of local interest were as initially cited and even if the park would
not draw in more users from other localities than from Tiburon. the proposed
location for this park along the Shoreline Open Space is an inappropriate use for lt1e area.
I urge you to reject this particuiar use on any part of the Richardson Bay Uneal Park.
(Numbers shown in graph form will be available to you prior to the March 17 meeting.)
BRE.,6.KDOVVN OF SURVEY RESULTS IN INITIAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
(attachment to Nicky Wolf letter)
Grade enrl. students surv. returned reg users % returned % reg use
3 139 79 18 56.8% 12.9%
4 138 72 21 52.2% 15.2%
5 152 81 19 53.3% 12.5%
6 165 66 29 40.0% 17.6%
7 155 41 17 26.5% 11.0%
8 170 45 27 26.5% 15.9%
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Committee For A Skatepark in Tiburon
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March 2, 2004
Dear Neighbor,
I am writing to you because I need your help. On March 17''', I will be
making a ease to the Tiburon Town Council to choose a site for the Tiburon
skatepark. I need you to be there at the meeting to make sure the Town Council
sees your support for the park. They could dismiss the park on the basis ofloeation if
there aren't enough pcople to support it. Let's not let them do that! To make it casy Ji,r
you and your family to attend, we will provide a light dinner at 6:30 prior to the 7:30
meeting. This will be the biggest challenge in our campaign, and hopefully not our last,
if you eome.
As you may know, thc Committcc for A Skatepark in Tiburon has worked very
hard over the pa~t two years to convince the Town that there is a need for a park in which
kids can gather, visit with their friends and practice the sports of roller blading, BMX
biking and skateboarding, partieularly those of middle school and early high school age.
Through the work of an ad hoc Skate Park Task Forcc, this need or desire was
establishcd in June of lust year. I-laving established the need for such a park, the Town
Couneil asked the Committee to come baek with potential locations for the skatepark.
On March l7'h three potential sites will be presented.
A skatepark is more than it seems. It is the promise of a place for kids, a
healthy, safer alternative to the Northgate Mall. Even if your ehild or some young
person you know doesn't skateboard or roller bladc, the skatepark represents to them
unstructured time and a plaee in whieh to have fun, ehallenge themselves in a healthy
way, and grow socially and developmentally. Remember when we were young? The
skatepark gives to them what we had, a chance to be independent for a while.
The truth is, kids want to do these sports, and nothing short of a skatepark
can give them a place to do it in, legally and safely.
The three potentialloeations are along the Richardson Bay Lineal Park. Out of an
inventory of twenty-one (21) potcntial sites, these iliree locations were, by far, the best in
terms of size potential, easy access by users on foot or bike, supervision by police, access
for emergency scrvices personnel, noise and aetivity impaet. Documentation of our
analysis is available by request at Town Hall. Want to learn more? I will be holding
informational meetings at Town Hall on the lilllowing dates and timcs, about the general
plan for the skatepark and about thesc three sites. They arc:
. Friday March l2'h at 10:00 AM
. Monday March 15th at )0:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Again, it's very important that you come to the March .7,h meeting. We've
done as much as we can do, now it's up to you.
Sinccrely,
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Mareh 12,2004
Regarding Location ofProoosed Skate Board Park in Blackie's Pasture
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NON-MOTORIZED scooters have soared in
popularity ~ with an accompanying rise in injuries -
in the past two years and the guidelines for their use are
the tirst issued by the nation's largest pediatricians'
group.
Noting a resurgence in skateboard popularity, the
recommel1dations also update the academy's 1995
skateboard poliey, which says children under 5
shouldn't use the boards at all. The new policy adds the
age limit for unsupervised use.
The updated policy appears in the Mareh issue of
the academy's medical journal, Pediatrics.
Data from the Consumer Product Safety
Commission shows emergency room-treated injuries
linked to non-motorized scooters soared from 40,500 in
2000 to more than 84,400 from January 2001 through
September 2001. Most involved kids under 15 and
involved fractures or head injuries.
The number of people under age 20 injured in
skateboard accidents climbed from about 24,000 in
1994 to 51,000 in 1999, the academy said, citing CPSC
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"Young children may be at high risk of injury from
skateboards and scooters beeause their judgment of
their own skills and strength is often poor, as is their
ability to judge foot or vehicular traffic," the policy
says.
In addition, young children have a higher center of
gravity than older youngsters and adults, making them
more likely to topple onto their heads, said Dr. Gary
Smith, director of the Center for Injury Research and
Policy at Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Smith
is a member of the academy committee that wrote the
new guidelines.
To prevent such injuries, kids should wear helmets
when riding skateboards and scooters, Smith said.
The policy also recommends protective gear such
as knee pads and elbow pads, and urges communities to
develop skateboard parks, which it says are likely safer
than home-built ramps and jumps.
The new policy echoes safety recommendations at
Razor USA, the Cerritos, Calif., marketer of a leading
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issued a statement on health supervision for children with sickle cell disease. According to the AAP coinmittee, sickle .
cell disease is a group of complex, chronic disorders characterized by hemolysis, unpredictable acute complications
that can quickly become life-threatening, and the variable development of chronic organ damage. With expert,
comprehensive medical care, patients with sickle cell disease have decreased morbidity and prolonged life
expectancy. The AAP statement appears in the March 2002 issue of Pedialrics.
The AAP statement provides an overview of the genetics and pathophysiology, neonatal screening and diagnosis,
clinical manifestations, and treatment of sickle cell disease. Comprehensive care of such patients involves ongoing
patient and family education, periodic comprehensive evaluations and other disease-specific health maintenance
scrvices, psychosocial care, and gcnetic education and counseling.
The AAP committee has provided recommendations for health supervision of children with sickle cell disease in the
following age groups: infancy (birth to one year of age), early childhood (one to five years of age), late childhood
(five to 13 years of age), and adolescence to early adulthood (13 to 21 years of age and older). The recommendations
for each agc group are divided into steps for patient and family education, health maintenance, acute illne'ss, and
psychosocial care.
AAP Statement on Skateboard and Scooter Injuries
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" The Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released a
'\ position statement on skateboard and scooter injuries among children and adolescents. The statement appears in the
, March 2002 issue of Pedialrics.
According to the AAP committee, injuries from skateboard accidents cause an estimated 50,000 emergency
department visits and 1,500 hospitalizations among children and adolescents in the United States each year. Between
January and August 2000, injuries related to nonpowered scooters resulted in about 9,400 trips to the emergency
department.
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Because the increased use of skateboards and scooters was too new for proper assessment of the effectiveness of the
rccommendations, the following preliminary rccommcndations werc based on studies concerning the cffectiveness of
protective gear for in-line skating and bicycling:
. Children younger than 10 years should not use skateboards without close supervision by an adult or responsible
adolescent. Children younger than five years should not use skateboards, but rather should be encouraged to
participate in activities more appropriate to their age.
. Skateboards must never be used in or near traffic, regardless of traffic volume.
. Holding onto the side or rear of a moving vehielc whilc riding a skatcboard should ncver be done.
. Physicians should advise parents, teachers, and others to strongly recommend that all skateboarders wear
helmets, wrist guards, elbow pads. and knee pads to prevent injuries or reduce the severity of injuries resulting
from fillls.
. Communities should develop skate-boarding parks and encourage youth to practice in these parks.
. Children younger than eight years should not ride nonpowered scooters without close adult supervision.
. Children should not ride scooters in streeis, in traffic, or at night.
. Children riding scooters should wcar helmets, knee pads, and clbow pads.
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26,000 persons are treated in hospital emer-
gency rooms each year with skateboard re-
lated injuries. Sprains, fractures, contu-
sions and abrasions are the most common
types of injuries. Deaths due to collisions
with cars and from falls also are reported.
Several factors - lack of protective
equipment, poor board mainte!lance and
irregular riding surfaces - are involved in
. these accidents. Skateboard riding re-
quires good balance and body control, yet
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WHO GETS INJURED
Six out of every 10 skateboard inju-
ries are to children under I 5 years of age.
Skateboarders who have been skat-
ing for less than a week suffer one-third of
the injuries; riders with a year or more of
experience have the next highest number of
IOjunes.
Injuries to first-time skatehoarders
are, for the most part, due to falls. Experi-
enced riders mainly suffer injuries when
they fall after their skateboards strike rocks
and other irregularities in the riding sur-
face or when they attempt difficult stunts.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Irregular riding surfaces account for
over half the skateboarding injuries due
to falls.
Before riding, skateboarders should screen
the area where they will be riding by checking
for holes, bumps, rocks and any debris. Areas
set aside especially for skateboarding generally
have smoother riding surfaces.
Skateboarding in the street can result in col-
lisions with cars causing serious injury and even
death.
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Thcrc are boards with varying character-
istics for different types of riding (i.e., slalom,
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to the weight of the intended user.
Before using their boards, riders should
cheek them for hazards, such as loose, broken,
or cracked parts; sharp edges on metal boards;
slippery top surface; and wheels with nicks and
cracks.
Serious defects should be corrected by a
quali lied repairman.
PROTECTIVE GEAR
Protecti ve gear, such as closed, slip-
resistant shoes, helmets, and specially de-
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Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
March 12,2004
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Regarding Location ofProoosed Skate Board Park in Blackie's Pasture
Dear Mayor Fredericks,
I have lived at number 3 Mercury Avenue since 1994. I have felt blessed to have Blackie's Pasture and
the entire Shoreline Park so close to use.
This park is a unique plaee to enjoy the peaceful beauty of the bay waters and the birds and wildlife on
the water and the wetlands. There have been many threats to this unique place. We fought Cal Trans,
which tried realigning the highway through the park. We have had to stop soecer fields, volleyball
courts, and a competitive dirt bike course. Each time the Town has upheld the passive use of this park.
I have enclosed copies of the original Town resolution to apply for a grant to make Blackie's Pasture a
park where it states "The facility will be used for walking, bird watching at both the saltmarsh and the
bay shore, bieycling, pienieking, beaeh combing and other generally passive recreational activities". I
have also enclosed a eopy of the Town's grant application to the State of California - Land and Water
Conservation Fund Program. The Town has written "This initial phase... . enhancing aecess to the beach
and other areas for passive reereation, bird watching, picnicking, and walking".
I have enclosed a copy of a Town Memorandum regarding the proposed soccer fields which states "The
[Parks & Open Space] commission valued the natural setting of the existing park, and felt that the
potential traffic, parking, noise and other environmental impacts whieh would be associated with the
soecer fields made Blackie's Pasture Park a poor ehoice for this activity".
I have enclosed a 1998 letter from the Sierra Club of Marin regarding the proposed soccer fields which
stated "The Marin Group of the Sierra Club feels that it is generally inappropriate to use wetlands areas,
sensitive wildlife habitat areas, and other bayfront properties for the siting of organized sports facilities".
[ have also enclosed two 1998 letters from Engan family and Bruse Abbott which I believe state so well
our eommunity's despair that again this special park is threatened.
There has always been someone who wants to use Blackie's Pasture. [propose that once and for all, the
Council of the Town ofTiburon solidifY in some way - that this park is set aside for passive use and this
can not be ehanged.
Thank you for your attention,
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Resolution
See attached resolution.
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a. Oblectives and Need for this Assistance
I. [Terry ordering booklet]
II. This pro ject wi 11 provide
recreation activities:
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following
outdoor
Walking
Beach Activities
Bicycling
Bird Watching and Nature study
Open Turf for Casual Activity
Picnicking
III. 1.
How does project conform with approved systemwide
park and recreation master plan?
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The plan is consistent with the approved General
Plan. Please refer to the attached sections of the
Tiburon General PI an, Exhibi t A. General Pol i cy
PR-5 states "The Town should complete the phased
development of the Richardson Bay Lineal Park."
Blackie's Pasture is the most westerly portion of
the Richardson Bay Lineal Park.
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Is there an approved Master Plan for the project
site?
Yes. The Town Council
Pasture Development plan
check date]
approved the Blackie's
on April 7, 1992. [Terry
3. Are the proposed facilities on it?
Yes.
4. Has the need for the project been substantiated by
a local, broad-based public opinion surveyor needs
analysis?
There has not been any formal, broad-based opinion
poll. Blackie's Pasture is located at the
"entrance" to the Town of Tiburon. It is currently
an undeveloped dirt lot. For many years citizens
have expressed their interest in seeing the area
appropriately developed. For financial reasons, the
Town has been unable to proceed with the
development.
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The service area for this project will include not only
the local Tiburon area, but all of Marin county, and to
a lesser extent, the entire Bay area. In May, 1991 the
Tiburon police department made a survey of the autos
visiting Blackie's Pasture, and through the license
numbers determined the visitor's city of vehicle
registration. 71% of the visitors were not from Tiburon;
35% were from other parts of Marin county, and 36% were
from out of the county. Whi 1 e this survey did not
include all visitors to the park - many local residents
would have walked or bicycled to the park it does
illustrate that Blackie's Pasture as a destination is of
interest far beyond the town limits of Tiburon.
By observing the individuals now using the project area
and the adjacent existing multi-purpose path, it is clear
that these improved facilities will be used by the young
and old; many families of different ethnic extractions
are seen on the paths. Access to the si te wi 11 be
provided by autos, bicycles, or walking; a bus stop for
Golden Gate Transit is adjacent to the park. Some school
groups have arrived by school bus.
The facility will be used for walking, bird watching at
both the saltmarsh and the bay shore, bicycling,
picnicking, beach combing, and other generally passive
recreational activities.
There is no non-destructive mineral extraction in the
project area.
c. Approach - Development Proiects
This project proposes the development of approximately 15
acres of Town-owned 1 and along San .Francisco Bay. The
pro ject area wi 11 connect wi th ad jacent town 1 ands as
part of its bike and pedestrian path system. A
comprehensive development plan has been completed, which
includes an improved park entrance, two parking lots,
circulation roads, multi-use walking and bicycle paths,
a reconstruction of a portion of the historic wetlands
area and the adjacent habitat areas, a restroom, and
public areas for passive recreational use.
Due to financial constraints, all of the master plan can
not be completed as a single project. This grant
application requests assistance for Phase I. The
construction elements of phase I have been selected to
include the first steps of a logical, balanced building
sequence, and to include many of the most important
features of the development. It is the hope and
intention of the Town to proceed with future phases.
However, Phase I can "stand on its own" to provide
significant wetland resources and improved park and
recreation resources, even if no further phases are
implemented. The following features are included in
SIal. af C..Jilwnia _ Th. Re:sourc.iAgancy
,.,~ ' DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREA" .j
LA",b AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND .PROGRAM
APPLICATION
This Form and Required Attachments Must Be Submitted for Each Project Site
.YPE OF PROJECT (check one below)
~ Acquisition
G4 Development
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PROjECT NAME AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED
BLACKIE'S PASTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN S 210,000
PHASE I ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COST
S 423,870
GRANT APPl.JCANT (Agtlncy imd ~ddrfln.jfll:J. zip t;odtll COUNTY I NEAREST ClTY
Town of Tiburon Marin Tiburon
1155 Tiburon Blvd. PROJECT ADDRESS
Blackie'sPasture, Tiburon
Tiburon, CA 94920 NEAREST CROSS STREET
Tiburon Blvd. & Trestle Glen
CONGRESSIONAL OIST. NO.ISENATE OIST. NO. ASSEM8L Y OIST. NO.
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Grant Applicant's Representative Authorized in ResoJution
Robert L. Kleinert
Town'Manager
(415) 435-7383
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Bnet OescriPtlon ot project Bl~ckie! s PastUI!e 1.8 oca e on an FranC1SCO ay, Wl 0
ending vi,ew.s of the Bay & the S. p. skyline. The overall objective of this
elopment i,s to create an environment, for both people and wildlife, to blend
park recreation with 'meaningful enviornmental restoration. This initial phase
includes restoring a portion of the historic saltmarsh and adjacent habitat area,
providing and improvi,ng be~ch, bay, ~nd s~ltmarsh views; enchancing access to th~
beach and other areas for passiverecreati,on, bird watching, picnicking, and
walking. A parking area' is relocated to provide for saltmarsh restoration.
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MEMORANDUM
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Subject:
TOWN COUNCIL
DANIEL M. WATROUS, SENIOR PLANNER
PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REGARDING
CONCEPT OF CREATING TWO SOCCER FIELDS IN BLACKIE'S PASTURE
PARK
APRIL 15, 1998
Date:
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At its meeting last night, the Parks and Open Space Commission discussed the request by the
Tiburon Peninsula Soccer League to create two soccer fields in Blackie' s Pasture Park. The
consensus of the Commission was that the concept does not warrant additional study (4-2 vote,
Commissioners Zender and Eth dissenting). The Commission recognized the need for additional
athletic facilities on the peninsula, but felt that this was an inappropriate location for more soeeer
fields. The commission valued the natural setting of the existing park., and felt that the potential
traffic, parking, noise and other environmental impacts which would be associated with the soccer
fields made Blackie's Pasture Park a poor choice for this activity.
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14 Gomez Way #8 Mill Valley, CA 94941
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MAR I 3 1998/1
March l2. 1998
TOWN MANAGERS OFJ:ICr
TOWN OF mUROI!
Dear Council Members:
h has recently been suggested that BLackie' s Pasture be CCll.verted for use as a soccer field. There
have also been numerous articles in the Marin 11 in past mcaths regarding the perceived shortage
of available playing fields for ~eer leagues and ether recreaticnal activities. Among the many
local voices c:alling for the additIon of new fields, were those suggesting the possibility that
wetlands could be "reelauned" to create land for fields.
The Mann Group of the Sierra Club feels that it is generally inappropriate to use wetlands areas,
sensnlVe wildlife habitat areas, and other bayiront properties for the siting of organized spons
facilities. The creation and use of such sporting fields. with concomitant constrUction, IrrigatlOll,
parkmg, traffic, and noise would have negative impacts an wildlife and interfere with the passive
enjoyment of these areas by local residents. For these reascns, we feel that Blaclcie's pastUre,
which i!flcompasses wetlands area, is not an appropriate site for a soccer field,
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We suggest that communities concerned about the need for additional playing fields seek out
creative solutions that do not have negative impacts on the =nvironment. For ~lc, are there
unused or unneeded parking lots or former industrial sites which could be convcru:ci to valuable
community recreational resources. such as soccer fields? Such converslCllS, where possible.
would represent net anvironJllenul improvementS to Marin County while at the same time meeting
the recreational needs of Marin. Tiburon residentS and town aflicials should survey all town areas
to help identify appropriate sites for sports facilities and clearly identify wetlands and other
sensitive areas as off-limits for development as sports faciliucs.
Sincerely.
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Executive C ammittee
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To the Mayor of Tiburon, Town Council Members,
Park and Open Space Commissioners, and all
the good people who live here:
TOWN MANAGERS OffiCE
TOWN Of TIRURON
Re: Blackie's pasture
We have lived in 'riburon for over 35 years, raisiIlg a family
and doing all the things families do from K through HS, includng
the famous fifth grade Shakespeare play. In the beginning there
was a trestle, railroad tracks, a 2-1aoe highway and tile goat
lady. Blackie the horse was one of our neighbors.
Blackie lived in a small, empty, not-much meadow, alone
after his co-cavalry retiree passed away. This meadow sat
crooked in the elbow of the road in and out of Tiburon, just
across from Belveron Gardens. Sometimes a car would fail to
make the tight turn around Blackie's pasture and end up in a
Belveron kitchen. Neighbors told of leaping for their lives.
(people were no smarter then.)
Blackie's pasture was the way to the tidal flats where
the kids found baby sharks to take home on a piece of driftwood,
or frogs in the swamp to fill a pail or a bathtub. Blackie's
pasture waS also a shortcut walking to the store and once 1
met a 4-point stag taking the same shortcut. And there was
always the old horse going about his grazing, ignoring all of
us until the day before he died when he spoke to me as I waHJ"d
by, one neighbor to another, just saying goodbye.
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In all the years since then, there has always been son\eOrle
who wanted Blackie's pasture. As soon as one idea werlt away,
another came along, and about the only good thing that came
out of any of them was Blackie's statue. Not quite where he
used to graze, and the pasture itself has been prettied beyond
all recognition, nO bad thing, but his grave is there, and he
is there again, and every time we go by he has a child on his
back or a :ribbon round his neck or a saddlecloth someone' s left
to keep him warm and it's all just as it should be. Because
of Blackie, this one small piece of land is a place where nothinq
happens except a whole lot of love going on. .
We bring no other argument against change. We have Ij.ved
long enough to know how important is a place where nothing
happens except sunshine or fog and the sound of birds and a
turn of tide and one old horse, just far enough away from his
gravestone to make it on two- or three-year-old legs, with the
words found there just hard erlougll to read until you're four
or five or maybe six, and sllddenly your ol.d friend is real.
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The fact that there is so little space left shO~l~lspeak
us all of a trust to be honored, not a vacuum to 1 .
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three generations, now--would not like that to change.
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for the family
28 Apollo Road
Tiburon, CA94920
(415) 435-0329
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Bruce Abbott
458 Greenwood Beach Road
Tiburon, CA 94920
April 14, 1998
Tiburon Town Planning Division
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Re: Soccer application at Blackie's Pasture
Dear Madam or Sir:
The issues upon which I would possibly challenge the action of the Town ofTiburon in granting
approval of the application of the Tiburon Peninsula Soccer League include:
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I. Violation of the general plan
2. Violation of the public use restriction imposed by the grant from the Tiburon Peninsula
Foundation by licensing space to a private organization
3. Violation of the prohibition of "intensive structured use" imposed by Measure "A",
Land Acquisition bond issue of 1972
4. Unreasonable burden of noise, traffic, congestion and parking upon Blackie's
Pasture and adjoining neighborhood
5. Unreasonable burden on existing parking facilities and roads
6. Unreasonable burden of conflicting activities resulting in increase in risk of injury
to other users of the area such as pedestrians, bikers, skaters, motorists or others engaged
in a variety of recreational activities
7. Unreasonable expansion of obligation to police and maintain the area at public expense
8. Preemption by the applicants of the rights of other members of the public to use this
space
9. Displacement of other recreational activities
10. Inverse condemnation
II. Unreasonable disturbance of peace
12. Unreasonable disturbance of the wild life existing in the area, including but not
limited to waterfowl, marine mammals, birds, plants and other wild life
13. Unreasonable invasion of privacy of adjoining neighborhoods
14. Unreasonable abridgement of the right of adjoining neighbors to the peaceful
enjoyment of their homes and property
15. Diminution of value of adjoining private property
16, Unreasonable burden upon the capacity of area to accommodate the addition of the
proposed activity resulting in contention and conflicts among and between competing
users
17, Establishment of precedent for violation of Tiburon Open Space
I reserve the 'right to raise additional issues that develop later.
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To Whom It May Concern:
My husband and I often jog, roller blade and walk our dog along the paths
of your beautiful waterfront park from Blackie's Pasture into town. One of
our favorite spots is the knoll with its gorgeous views of the Bay, The City
and the Headlands. So we were astonished to read that the Council is
considering a proposal to put a skateboard in this area.
This lovely greensward, set as it is back from Tiburon Blvd., is a very
special refuge for people of all ages to escape the constant din of our
busy lives. To place a concrete structure here that will not only be a visual
but aural distraction and that will serve a mere handful of overindulged
boys seems inappropriate and insensitive to the greater good of all who
enjoy the park.
Although we are not residents of Tiburon and theoretically have no say in
this matter, we feel that this open space, in the larger picture, belongs to all
of us and has been entrusted to your care while you are on the Council.
To cave in to the demands of a few parents who have a very narrow view
of this trust would be shameful. We urge you to stand firm against
pressure for change that would serve the few, not the many.
Sincerely, r-~"
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JeanAirola@weblv.net
Monday, March 15, 2004 11 :05 AM
amcinlyre@ci.liburon.ca.us
Skateboard Facility
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My husband and I are definitlly opposed to the building of a skateboard facility
Richardson Bay Lineal Park. We believe Blackie's Pasture should be preserved in
natural state with only passive use.Jean and Buzz Airola
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Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 11: 17 AM
To: amcintyre@ci.tlburon.ca.us
Subject: Skateboard Park
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To Whom It May Concern:
Having had 2 sons who grew up in Tiburon and fortunately at a time when the bicycle motocross was the rage
and they were able to use the exact space that is the first choice for the skateboard park, we vote unanimously to
use this. same space for the kids to have their skateboard park. This issue has gone on for too many years now
without providing the kids with a place to enjoy an after school activity. Please distribute this letter as our support
for the a new skateboard park location.
Dr. and Mrs Kenneth H Fye, 35 Geldert Drive
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Alex Mcintyre
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jeff bowden uabowden@yahoo.com]
Saturday, March 13, 2004 5:16 PM
amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
sorokin 1@pacbell.net
Objection to Proposed BMX Cyclist Skatepark
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Dear Alex:
My name is Jeff Bowden and I own the Five Francisco vista Court property in Del Mar.
I object to the proposed locati.ons, and potentially even the construction of a Skatepark
in Tiburon.
1. The size of the proposed facility and use of a metal fence i.s inconsistent with the
three proposed location area. We have worked very hard to incrementally improve the beauty
of this pastoral area. Why we would allow such a facility in any of these locations is far
beyond my understanding......
A facility of this size should be in a school parking lot or playground, NOT in protected
open spaces!!!!
We heavily regulate fences around residences, why would we allow a 6 foot metal fence in a
pastorla area?
2. While skateboarding and BMX biking is now popular, are we going to incrementally
approve each relatively new sport facility????. .What is going to happen to this facility
when the sport falls out of popularity?...
.ven most of the tennis courts and basketball courts are clearly underutilized, what
makes us so confident that far less popular sports will remain of high interest in the
years ahead?.. .And if it falls below some use threshold (has one been defined), who will
pay to have it removed and the area restored to its condition prior to construction?..
please distribute this note to the Mayor and Council members
Thank You
Jeff Bowden
_ of this size and vi sua is far beyond reason in the three proposed locations given the
unsightliness of the facj,l.ity
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From: Marilyn Kandel [mjrakandel@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 6:24 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: note about skateboard park
LATE MAIL #_"
To Whom It May Concern:
We are opposed to putting a skateboard park In Tiburon due to the financial implications, liability and
unaesthetic impact of a slab of concrete and six-foot tall fence. It will be difficult to supervise and kids will find a
way to frequent it at night. Signing a waiver of liability isn't worth the paper it is printed on if someone sues.
and Marilyn Kandel
Marilyn Kandel
mjrakandel@earthlink.net
Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
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From: Albert Kirschbaum [alpatsy@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 6:31 AM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: Skateboard facility
LATE MAIL #L
Dear Mr. Mcintyre:
I understand that a skateboard facility is on the March 17, 2004 agenda. I wouid like it to be known that \ oppose
soch a facility. I have considerable experience with skateboarders and the problems they have created in San
Francisco. Public and private infrastructure has taken a beating because of their complete lack of respect for
property and I seen no reason to import this activity to the pastoral selting of Blackie's Pasture, the Knoll/ Green,
etc.
Please distribute my comments to the Mayor and Council Members.
AI Kirschbaum
Tiburon Resident
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March 14,2004
MEETING DATE
To thc Mayor of Tiburon and the Town Council
I don't understand how we got to the point where the Town Council is dceiding where a
skate park should be located in our town at thc next couneil meeting. I attended the last
Town Council meeting whcre this issue was discussed, and it was never deeided that
there should be a skate park dcveloped in our eommunity. As I recall it was dccided that
further investigation for thc "need" of such a park was to be investigated. Ms Cohn and
her eommittee want a skatc park. It appears that she was lead on to belicve if she eould
find a location and funding, she would get hcr park built. There was no deeision that one
was to be ereated and consequently a loeation should be found.
1 was against the skate park then and am against a skate park now. 15,000 square feet of
a cemented arca will leave a 15,000 square feet of eement wasteland when skatc boarding
beeomes passe. If any skate park is approved, private money raised to ereate it should
also be raised for its demolition when the time comes. These funds should be put into a
trust and used for this future purpose. I am against a skate park for the following reasons.
. II will bring kids from all over the bay area to our community, which will inerease the
traffie on Tiburon Blvd., espeeially after school when Tiburon Blvd is impossible to
drive on and during the weekends.
. There is no way Ms Cohn's plan for volunteer supervision will ever work. It doesn't
appear shc has worked with many volunteer mom's. What happens when a volunteer
is unable to serve hislher eommitment? Timc and time again I have found the mom
will just skip her shift and not find a substitutc.
. Patrolling this park for the poliee will create ncw ehallenges for our Poliee
Departmcnt. This area, as proposed will be unlighted. Has Ms Cohn ever been at the
Cove, Boardwalk or Bell parking lots whieh are Iightcd during the summer or on the
weckends? Just rcad the "Poliee Log" in the Ark for Week March 10, 2003. The
report titled "Roadside Revels" is not unusual.
. At the last council meeting the young boys who spoke stated that "if this park was not
ehallcnging enough, they would still eontinue to skate in thc downtown Tiburon". So
we will continue to have skate boarders in other areas rcgardless ofthc existenee of a
skate park.
. What is the liability to thc city?
. Who is going to keep traek of fee paymcnt, discounts and all that is involved with
administration of this park as described in thc Ark article?
A skate park if buill, would become a pem)anent fixture in our eommunity (its in
eement!!). It's use is for a very small seleet group of people. It will create more traffie,
administrative problems, additional poliee supervision, and potential liability to the town.
Please do not keep leading Ms Cohn on with her proposal.
. Thank you,
Jill Barnett
Alex Mcintyre
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Sunday, March 14,20048:20 PM
amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
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Please distribute this letter to the Mayor and council Members for the next
Council Meeting on March 17.
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Mayor Alice Fredericks & Town Couneil
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
RE: SKATEBOARD FACILITY
March 11, 2004
RlECE!VED
MAR 1 5 2004
TOWI~ MANI,GERS OFFiCE
TOWN OF T18URON
Dear Mayor Fredericks & Town Council:
I can't believe you are considering a Skateboard facility at
Blackie's Pasture or the open space near there. That shoreline
area is the most serene and peaceful area between here and San
Francisco. I go there every day for my daily walk and it relieves
the tension and fr~strations of living near big eities.
Do you have any idea of the noise level from a skateboard park???
The noise would carryall the way up the hillside and beyond. If
you really want a first hand example, go to the skateboard park
across from the Corte Madera post office. You can hear the sound
three blocks away!,
Also, your insuran2e against lawsuits would be ou~ of sight. If
kids don't wear heimuts, etc. you will be open prey for law suits.
You would have other costs for the police to patrol and write
tickets.
I just can't beliete you would even consider such a move. Be smart
and preserve what little open space is available for future generations.
Here's hoping you make the right deeision not to ~llow a skateboard
facility at Blackie's Pasture!
Sincerely,
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Ernest A. Sells
150 Mariner Green Ct.
Corte Madera, CA 94925
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Mayor Alice Fredericks & Town Council
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
RE:
SKATEBOARD FACILITY
150 Mnriner Green Court
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Telephone (415) 924.1163
FAX (415) 924-6389
March 11, 2004
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Dear Mayor Fredericks & Town Council:
I was shoeked to hear that you are eonsidering a Skateboard Facility
at Blackie's Pasture Shoreline Open Space. With all of the noise
and frustration from the traffie congestion in Marin, it is
unconscionable to even consider taking away the last peaceful place
to walk, for mothers to take their young children, to bicycle or for
just sitting and enjoying the sunset, birdi or sailboats on the Bay.
It is sueh a serene, magical place that it restores the soul.
Please don't have destroying such a treasure as Blackie's Pasture
and the Shoreline Open Space as your legacy as Mayor! If Tiburon'
. must have a skateboard facility, , certainly there is a more appropriate
location for it. Don't take away the last quiet, peaceful shoreline
open space in Southern Marin! What will be next, a Casino at Blaekie's
Pasture?!
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Tiburon, CA 94920
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TOWN MAI~AGl:ns OFFICE
TOWN 0, TIBURON
Tiburon Town Council
1555 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Madam Mayor and Council Members:
This association is very concerned about the prospect of introducing any activity
that would further burden of our neighborhood or place any more strain upon
our capacity to absorb the sometimes overwhelming numbers who use our
streets to park and access the recreational area in Blackie's Pasture, not all of
whom can be counted on to display basic courtesies. The infrastructure is
already overused, congested and crowded.
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We are especially troubled by the prospect of the placement of a skate park in or
near Blackie's Pasture. For your consideration in the discharge of your
responsibilities to the citizens, may I point out to you, that the citizens of this
town voted to pass the bond issue that made purchase that property possible by
representations to the people that it would be used only to purchase open space
that would in turn be restricted to passive use only. The use of that property in
the capacity of a skate park would be an affront to the concept of open space and
passive use, and would constitute a breach of faith with the voters of Tiburon.
I am aware of the competing forces to which you are continually exposed, and I
respect and thank you for your willingness to serve, but the obligation here is
certain. The will of the people, expressed by the passage of the open space bonds
is paramount, and must be respected. We do not want a skate park in that area.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely, .
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Greenwood ac . omeowners Association
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TOW~ M^NAGERS en';""
1 OWN OFTIBUI\'Ji'I
Bruce Abbott
458 Greenwood Beach Rd
Tiburon, CA 949
March 13, 2004
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Tiburon Mayor & Council
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Mayor Fredericks and Members of the Council:
I am most strongly opposed to the Skate Committee proposal because it
would constitute an invasion of the very limited shore line open space that
has been set aside for public passive use. In addition to its incapability to
passive use, the approval of this proposal would introduce a precedent
for further intrusions that might then be limited only by imagination until all
such space was consumed. It is here now for all of us, and its enjoyment
might not yet be appreciated by those who constitute the beneficiaries of
this proposal, but their generation will be enriched by its preservation as
open space to a degree not realized by preceding generations. Their
own descendents will marvel at the foresight of those who provided for
and protected this treasure. To fail would be tragic.
Thank you for your kind attention, and devotion to civic interests.
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As a resident of the Del Mar area of Tiburon I am very concerned about the proposed
construction of a skateboard park nearby.
I am not fully convinced ofthe need of such a park since there are already opportunities
for stateboarders to use similar recreational structures in either Corte Madera or Mill
Valley. Moreover the selection of one of the proposed sites near McKegney Green with
its beautiful bay vistas seems highly inappropriate. Many of the neighbors would
doubtless objeet too to the increased noise as well as the impact of all those cars parked
on local streets.
I am prepared to consider the project iftwo things were done: I) hire a firm to conduct a
professional and impartial needs assessment detailing among other items what is the size
of the local population the skateboard park would be serving and 2) propose alternative
sites that are not so visible.
Sincerely,
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Ruth Rozen
Board Member Del Mar Property Association
3 Felipa Court
Tiburon
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Re: Proposed Skate Board Park in South of the Knoll Park
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Dear Counsel Members:
Here we are on Sunday morning, enjoying breakfast on our deck overlooking one of the
most beautiful places on Earth. However, on this incredible morning we see signs posted
along South ofthe Knoll Park advising that this area is a proposed site for a 16,000 sq.ft.
Concrete Skateboard Park to be surrounded by a cyclone fence. Could it be we're still
sleeping and this is just a nightmare? No, unbelievably it's truel
We have lived on McCart Court for over 26 years, before the South of Knoll Park was
ever dedicated as a passive reereational area. We have met countless individuals during
this time who have marveled at its beauty and have stated that if they were fortunate
enough to live here, they would never leave. We have also met neighbors who have
stated to us that they have lived in many corners of the world and have never lived
anywhere to compare to the sheer beauty of this area.
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We are also sure that over these same years we have witnessed millions of migrating
birds, have seen a multitude of sea life and wildlife that breed and/or reside among the
various nooks and crannies of the fields and the Knoll. What is to become oftheir habitat
if this skateboard park is to be installed? The whole Eco-structure of their dwellings will
be destroyed.
We have also seen people sit on park benches for great lengths of time gazing out over
the wonderfulness that belongs to all of us. Maybe they are stressed, maybe they are at a
good point in their lives and want to sit and give thanks for their fortune, or they may be
grieving and come here to seek solace from the vast array of nature that surrounds them.
Whatever their reasons, they come here because of what South of the Knoll Park has to
offer.
In ending, South of the Knoll Park belongs to all of us. it does not belong to any special
interest group to desecrate it by gouging it, concreting it, and surrounding it with wire
fencing. Ifany of you on the Board are in any way leaning towards the installation ofa
Skateboard Park in South of the Knoll Park., for us and for all future generations who will
proceed us, we ask: What are you thinking?
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Tiburon, CA 94920
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Dear Members of the Tiburon Town Council:
I am writing in response to the news that a skateboard park is being considered along
the knoll.near the bike path. I urge you to vote against this plan.
I run along the path three days a week as a stress-reducer. It is a peaceful and quiet
place for me restore my energy. If I wanted to be near a lot of cement, I would have
chosen to remain in the city of SF. I chose to be around more nature and grass and
moved to Mill Valley to escape the harsh edges of eity life.
Please don't ruin this lovely park!
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Mill Valley,CA 94941
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Dear Members of the Tiburon Town Council;
I would like to voice strong objections to the construction of a skatepark at either
McKegney Green or South of the Knoll Park. Of the four choices, Judge Field or the
railroad berm seem to be the least offensive, I cannot imagine putting 15,000 square teet
of cement on McKegney Green or South of the Knoll Park. These are some of the most
spectacular areas on the entire bike path. They afford all of the bikers, runners and
walkers breathtaking views of the bay, A skatepark on either of these sites would
eliminate soccer games, picnicking, and all manner of recreational activity. These sites
are an oasis for all the residents of Tiburon and Belvedere, not to mention the greater Bay
Area.
J have lived in Tiburon for thirty one years and have raised all three of my children here
as well. As a parent and a high school guidance counselor I understand the need for
recreational facilities for our children. I simply object to placing this park in either of
these two spectacularly beautiful spots. The presence of J 5,000 square feet of concrete on
McKegneyGreen or South of the Knoll Park would curtail or eliminate the usage and
enjoyment of these areas for hundreds of people of all ages. The usage of this land in this
manner would be a travesty for all of us.
I do hope you consider the concerns of the residents of our community when you make
your decision.
Yours truly,
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Ann Hunt
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. Alex Mcintyre
From: NMalecek@aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1 :52 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: skateboard park
To: Mayor Fredericks
Tiburon Town Councli
My husband and I are homeowners, parents, and residents of the Del Mar Neighborhood and wish to express our
feelings of the proposed skatepark. We oppose the plan because of the impact it will have on the neighborhood
and most importantly our beautiful open space. I shudder at the thought of having to look at Richardson Bay
through a metal fence, while dodging eager skateboarders and bikers on the nearby paths. Is there another more
practical site in the county?..! do not know, but surely it is not in the middle of an open shoreline park.
Please carefully consider the impact this could have on the Richardson Park, Shoreline Open Space, and
surrounding areas, and neighborhoods.
Sincerely,
Dave and Nancy Malecek
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Council Agenda 3/17 - Skateboard Park
My wife and I are residents of the Del Mar neighborhood. I am writing to state my concerns
about the skateboard park proposal.
I} In this time of tight budgets, the Town of Tiburon should not be taking on additional
financi.al burdens such as a skateboard park. There is bound to be capital cost, operating
costs and increased liability for the Town.
2) Even if the financial and liability issues can be
of the proposed sites are totally inappropriate. The
locations should be maintained in their current use.
mitigated for the Town, at least two
Knoll area and McKegney green
We need a place to peacefully relax!
Please be certain that the Council members receive this commun'ication prior to the 3/17
meeting. Thanks.
Joan & Roger McGee
113 Harn Court
Tiburon, CA
415-789-5164
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Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wentz
30 Bayshore Terrace
Tiburon, California 94920
March 12, 2004
RECIE~VlED
MAR 1 5 2004
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Blvd
Tiburon , CA 94920
TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE
TOWN OF TloUR:JN
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
We are astounded by the letter we received in the mail by a woman
representing "The Committee for a Skateboard Park in Tiburon".
We have two children, One a teenager and an eleven year old avid
skateboarder, but we are STRONGLY OPPOSED TO A
"SKATE PARK" IN SOUTH KNOLL PARK FOR MANY
REASONS. I WILL LIST ONLY A FEW OF THE MOST
Important.
I. Emergency vehicles can not get down to South Knoll Park- I
know this first hand - because they frequently use our
driveway and walk down our property. This is the first
major problem.
2. There are no bathrooms nor is there any parking.
3. It would be situated adjacent to a TODDLER PARK which
any Developmental Psychologist would tell you is a big
mistake.
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$300,000). I was Eighth Grade Coordinator at Del Mar School
last year and ran the Gold Country Trip for the fourth
graders.
I served years on the TPSL Board and coached the kids here in
Tiburon in soccer for 8 years.
I served on the TPLL board for a few years and coached
baseball for several years.
I was a swim instructor in Tiburon and taught many, many
children of the community to swim.
Currently, I am working at Bel Aire School as a Teacher's
Aide.
As you can see, I am very much in tune with the needs of the
children and teens of this community and have devoted much
of my life to this issue. We would always be in support of a
good cause for the children and teenagers of the Tiburon.
Ms. Cohen has been running her campaign very unethically.
Just to name a few things, she used the Reed School Directory
to solicit children to come to the meeting Wed. and receive free
pizza whether they skateboard or not. She has not been
truthful with her own committee. I talked to many of them
this weekend and they are are appalled at the actual size and
sight of the proposed park. She has been dishonest with me
and other in our neighborhood. Ms. Cohen is also the main
reason kids can't play basketball outside at St. Hilary's, as she
complained about the noise near her house. Think about the
noise our house would have to endure. Ms. Cohen claims she is
all for the kids of Tiburon - I know what that means and she
comes no where near it.
4. Ms. Cohen states in her report that because of the secluded
location, it would require extra police supervision. Legally,
the Town of Tiburon is then liable for any injuries that would
occur there.
5. It would dramatically decrease our property value and all
others in the residential area that this park sits within 400 feet
of: which, again, legally the Town ofTiburon is responsible
for protecting.
6. Obviously, all the environmental effects it would have on the
bay and surrounding area. We would never see another egret
or sea lion ashore.again.
7. Having a teen at Redwood, no matter what supervision you
have there- all of Marin county and, because you can take
the boat, all of San Francisco will be here, too. Talk to the
police at Corte Madera and they will tell you how they have
had to close down the park beause of terrible behavior AND
THIS SKATEPARK IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE POLICE
STATION.
8. This would make so much more work for the Public Works
Department and the Police Department - how will this be
funded?
We could go on and on with reasons not to have the park in
this location, but the bottom line is it does not belong here. The
land was not given to the Town of Tiburon for that purpose.
Ms. Cohen has only lived in Tiburon a short time. We have
lived on this Knoll for almost 20 years. I am a huge supporter
of the children of this community. I was on the Executive PT A
Committee at Reed A School for three years. I was the chair
for the Reed Regatta held on McKegney Green that raised
more for the children ever in the history of the school (close to
We will see you Wed. night. We will not bring the hundreds of
children who would like to see the South of Knoll Park stay
green, as it is not the place for that type of propaganda.
Thanks for your attention to this extremely important matter.
Sincerely,
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Re: Skateboard Facility and Our Shoreline Park
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A skateboard facility anywhere in our shoreline open space will not enhance the
beauty of our natural surroundings, will not help preserve the small area of natural
beauty that is available to the Tiburon public, and will not preserve the atmosphere
of peace and calming beauty that Tiburon residents have tried to create and
maintain in our Richardson Bay Lineal Park and Blackie's Pasture area,
A skateboard facility WILL bring to Tiburon a large amount of concrete and
concrete walls in an area of natural beauty, a new element of noise level, a new
area of hazard for town staff, attorney and insurance policies, a new element of
town staff clean-up, the whole issue of supervision (what, where, when, how), a
whole new set of cars and parking issues from outside our community, and an
influx of people who will not be coming to enjoy the natural peace and atmosphere
of our bayside park, but to jump, make noise, clatter about and yell. There's
nowhere this facility can be placed where it WOULD NOT have a huge impact on
. the Richardson Bay Lineal Park area.
Docs Tiburon NEED this facility to be fair to it's young people? NO
Will this small subset of the Tiburon population be deprived a wholesome
upbringing if they do not have a skateboard facility right in their own town? NO
Will this small group of teens suffer irreparable damage to their souls for
not having this facility? NO
Do the affected teens already have, by far, more privileges and access to
more leisure and structured activities than 99.9% ofthe other youths in our
nation? YES
Tiburon does not need a skate park and it would not be a positive addition to
our shoreline open space.
I urge the Town Council to maintain Blackie'sPasture as it is in its present natural
state with passive use only. To change this designation would open up that
sensitive and unique area to a whole battery of activities that are opposite of what
the majority of the townspeople have in mind ~or th~
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Tiburon, CA 94920
March 12, 2004
MAR 1 6 2004
TOWN MANAG"il:', or-r-Ie;
TOWN OR TIGURUN
Tiburon Town Council
Tiburon Town Hall
Tiburon, CA 94920
At a September 17, 2003, meeting of the Tiburon Town Council, every member
of the Council acknowledged the open space character of town's shore line
property with Btackie's Pasture as its core, and agreed that previous
experiences notwithstanding, future activities there must conform to
"passive use only."
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Scarcely six months tater, the Skate Committee, disregarding, or possibty in
ignorance of the policy expressed by the Council, enumerates 21 potential
sites for a skate facitity, and dismisses every one of them except the three
protected by the "passive use only" limitation.
We approved the bond issue to buy our open space based on representations
that it would be for passive use only, and were so proud that our council
took a position to do so. It is time for peace at Blackie's Pasture.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Sincerely,
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ALLAN R. MOL TZEN
98 Red Hill Circle
Tiburon, California, 94920
March 16, 2004
Mayor and Town Council of Tiburon
Tiburon Town Hall
Tiburon, CA 94920
Re: . Proposed Skateboard Park
Dear Mayor and Council Members
Please do not consider placing a skateboard park across from the Tib
uron Peninsula Club. The area surrounding the Club is completely
residential, and the surrounding hills amplify the sound of tennis balls
being hit on the existing courts at the Club and carry it up to our home on
the hill to the extent that it sounds as if the match were being played in
our bedroom. The din resulting from a skateboard park in the area would be
insufferable.
Also , serious consideration should be given to the impact of the
additional noise on the Library, especially if the Library is extended to the
East as is proposed.
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Dear Alice and Council Members:
Re: skate park proposal
I hope you will give careful eonsideration to the proposal before you. I think the question
is not where a skate park should be located but if one should be built at all, mueh less
who is going to pay for it.
I do not think an adequate needs assessment has not been undertaken. It seems that it
should be an assessment of adults, not children, who are aware of a real demand for sueh
a facility in the community. It is adults who should make such a decision with aeeurate
facts in front of them. It is adults whose property values, whose quiet enjoyment of their
properties and views will be affected long after the skate boarders have grown-up an
moved on.
Please don't feel forced by a vocal minority into making a decision tonight. First
find out what the sense of the community is.
I have read Anne Goggio Cohn's report dated 3/8/04. Her #1 stated goal is to have a
skate park that serves ages 5-19. I ean't envision 5-year-olds and young adults using the
same skate area and the coneurrent mixing of skateboarders, rollerbladers and BMX
bikers.
Goal #5 is not to "impose undue noise" on neighbors. I don't think there is such a site,
unfortunately, on the Tiburon Peninsula.
Anne says that there is "abundant parking nearby" to the railroad berm site. I notice that
the two parking lots are often full to overflowing in that area, especially on weekends,
when people then park in the Belveron neighborhood.
"Acoustical studies are anticipated"-I assume as part of an EIR for any site.
If anything, I would rather see a sand volleyball area and/or a croquet pitch in the railroad
berm area and nothing in either of the other two suggestcd sites.
Sineerely yours,
TOWN COUNC''''
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Monday, March 15, 2004 6:30 PM
amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Skateboard Facility in Tiburon
I am amazed that the city would be considering a skateboard facility whether in Blackie's
Pasture, McKegney Green, or South of the Knoll.
I am opposed to it anywhere that the city would assume liability or take out other
recreational facilities.
Since I manage insurance risk for the corporation I work for the insurance would, and
should be huge for a city such as Tiburon. Do you contemplate having it closed in, what
will happen after hours?
Just think of the litigation issues, and do you really think that this city has in any way
distinguished itself in handling legal issues?
Register this Tiburon home owner as opposed both to the concept and the specific proposal.
Please Pass this comment to Tiburon Council Memembers.
Thank you.
Bryce R. Lensing
2 Cecilia Court
Tiburon, CA 94920
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From: Cox, Evan [ecox@cov.com]
Sent: Monday, March 15. 2004 10:32 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: No Skateboard Park in Tiburon, Please
l'OWN COUNCil
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Dear Mr. Macintyre:
I would be grateful if you would distribute this mail to the Mayor and Council members.
My wife and I ~I:.e strol]g!Y-.2flP-ltSed to a_s.!s.l!14!l>..9.aTI!J1ark in Tiburon,.p.1!rtLc.ularIY_QI] the Shorelil]lLQPeJl
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We are the parents of 10 and 13 year old children. We live on the hill above Blackie's pasture, and we go down to
make use of Blackie's pasture, the path. and the playground south of the knoll at least twice a week. A
. skateboard park would spoil the area for our children and us with unwanted noise and an unwanted culture of
reckless teenagers from inside and outside Tiburon. Just in the last few. years, I have witnessed several incidents
of skateboarders who gather on the Embarcadero harassing and in one case seriously assaulting commuters on
the way to the Ferry. We moved to Tiburon for the peacefulness, the beauty, and the security, things we wanted
to share with our children. The skateboard parks I have been to are very noisy, chaotic, dangerous, and full of
kids with little respect for their surroundings or other people. If we build a state of the art skateboard park in the
middle of the Shoreline Park, it will destroy that atmosphere. We feel we will have to put our kids in the car and
take them somewhere else to enjoy quiet peaceful surroundings where the kids can feel comfortable going off on
their own without feeling intimidated, and we can enjoy a quiet and relaxing walk together. If the park were built at
Blackies, we doubt we could even escape the grinding noise on the privacy of our own deck.
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We urge you to turn this proposal down. We understand that some parents want their kids to have fun
skateboarding, but the park proposal carries an unreasonable cost for the rest of the community.
Evan and Valerie Cox
179 Stewart Drive
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Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 7:36 AM Ci,.'NG OA1'lt :t..:.J,..J...o.. .
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us M...
PLEASE RE LOCATE THE PROPOSED SITE FOR SKATEBOARDING. THE
LOCATING PROPOSED WOULD CAUSE NOISE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
DISTRACT FROM THE BEAUTIFUL, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
JEANIE LEGASPI
P.O. BOX 668
TIBURON,CA 94920
P.S. PLEASE DO NOT ADD ME TO ANY FUTURE MAILING VIA THE
INTERNET OR POSTAL. THANK YOU
3/17/2004
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amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Proposed Skateboard Facitity
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Alex Mclnt re
The Town Council:
My wife and I write to voice our opposition to the skateboard park proposed for a location
that could include the Richardson Bay Lineal Park. In our view, as 27-year residents, this
area is far better retained for passive use.
We do not understand how the Town can contemplate a skateboard park, with the associated
probability of injuries and subsequent litigation. Warning signs and signed waiver forms
are unlikely to deter litigious parents. How would regulations be enforced? will the Town
have to provi.de full-time (paid) attendants, or police observers? Despite best intentions,
it is highly likely that enforcement will lapse in short order.
The lar.ge and elaborate facility proposed is bound to attract out-af-town kids and demand
more parking.. . currently at a premium in summer.
Finally, anyone who has experienced skateboarders in San Francisco knows that their
numbers include those with an t1attitude"; a mixture of recklessnes and disdain for
passers-by that would not be appreciated if translated to the proposed facility.
Sincerely,
Mike and Val Hancock.
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From: Stu Kinder [s.kinder@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:33 AM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Cc: bdabbott
Subject: Skateboard Park
Dear Mr. Mcintyre:
Please forward this to the members of the Town Council.
Has an an environmental impact review been conducted regarding the proposed skateboard park for the following
locations: the. Raiiroad Berm. South of the Knoll or the McKegney Green? As I read the CEQA, California
Environmental Quality Act, such a review is required.
(1) An EIR is prepared when the puhlic agency finds substantial evidence that the project may have a significant
effect nn the environment. (See: Section 15064(a)(I).)
(2) When the agency tinds that there is no substantial evidence that a project may have a significant environmental effect, the
agency will prepare a "Negative Declaration" instead of an ErR. (See: Section 15070.)
(g) Significant Effect on th~ Environment. A significant effect oD-the environment is defined as a substantial adverse change
in the physicat conditions which exist in the area affected by the proposed project. (See: Section 15382.) Further, when an
EIR identifies a significant effect, the government agency approving the project must make findings on whether the adverse
environmental cffects have been substantially reduced or if not, why not. (See: Section 15091.)
In reading the SkateBoard Park proposal, I find no mention of this issue. It is difficult to understand this oversight. Clearly a
10,000 square foot rnanmadc structure the size of two tennis courts proposed for construction in very close proximity to the
San Francisco Bay in an environmentally sensitive area will require an environmental impact review. 1 can't imagine that
this is a situation in which a negative declaration is contemplated.
Finally, 1 am advised that the property in question was purchased pursuant to a bond measure(s). Do the bond covenants
permit the Town to construct such a structure on this land. Is this a passive use? Won't the citizens of Tiburon he required to
approve such a structure on this land that was purchased with these bond funds.
Thank you for YOllr response and consideration;
Stuart Kinder
3/17/2004
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Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:52 AM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: skate boards
TO: Alex McIntyre, Town Manager
Tiburon Town Council
RE: Skate Board Park
FROM: Becky Pringle, 530 Comstock Drive, Tiburon
While I sympathize with the group of parents trying to gain another recreation spot for some local
teens, there is nothing to show that this skate board park is near the top of the list for successful
child raising in Tiburon. These children will not suffer a deprived childhood if they do NOT have a
skate park right in their own tiny town, and there is actually nothing to prove that they will have an
improved and more wholesome or excellent upbringing if they DO have this piece of concrete right
in their own tiny town. These children are being raised with more privileges and activity
opportunities than almost all other children in the USA. Not having a skate board park right here
will not hurt these children.
Having a skate board park right here in Tiburon will surely hurt our Town on many levels. If we
change the Lineal Park from passive to active use... a whole flood of different frenetic, noise
building, traffic producing, activities can and will be allowed. Noise level, parking issues,
supervision issues, community nuisance issues, insurance issues, increased Town staff duties,
litter, overuse and destruction of peace will be the results in some form or another. These are
KNOWN results.
We don't have a golf course, an ice rink or a bowling alley in Tiburon.. there is simply no reason
why a skate board park is a necessity for. the youths and the town of Tiburon. WE have swimming,
hiking, tennis, fishing, walking, roller-blading, biking, to mention a few of the outdoor activities at
the tips of a Tiburon citizen's fingertips, not to mention numerous indoor recreational activities.
The down sides of a skate park and re zoning Blackie's Pasture and the Lineal Park just far
outweigh the benefits for the long term.
Sincerely,
Becky Pringle
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From: C. C. Ray [cray@celamark.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16,2004 11 :31 AM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: Proposed Skateboard Facility
Dear Mr. Mcintyre,
To the thousands of us, who walk with our families aimost daily along the water by Blackie's Pasture, it is a great
privilege to be able to enjoy almost undisturbed nature so close to home. We certainly thank you, the Mayor and
Council Members for preserving this area's nature for us and for generations to come.
We have learned of a proposal to create a Skateboard Facility at Blackies Pasture. We think this is a grave
mistake. We were saddened to think that anyone would even suggest disturbing the natural beauty of this
wonderful area that has come to mean so much to many thousands of residents and visitors. The presence of a
Skateboard Area at Btackies Pasture, or anywhere near the path, wouid degrade and cheapen what has always
been a serene and beautiful area for exercise and relaxation. We beg you to preserve the area in the manner of
open space.
It would be much appreciated if you would show this mail to the Mayor and Councii Members, since we know it
represents the sentiment of. many.
Thank you,
Charles C. Ray
3/17/2004
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Sent: Tuesday, March 16,200412:10 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: Biackie's Pasture McKegney Green or South of the Knoll
To: Town Manager, Alex Mcintyre
From: Richard and Susan Colsky
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We are very much opposed to any Skateboard Facility being put in to any of the above areas. We feel that it
would destroy the bucolic setting that currently exists. The introduction of such a structure with the noise and
activity that wouid accompany it would be a blight on an area that is, at present, one of the most beautiful in all
Marin County. We urge you to preserve the open space as it exists now. ptease also communicate our
sentiments to the Mayor and Council Members. Thank you very much.
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From: Marvin Lundwall [mlundwall@earthlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 3:32 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Cc: mlundwall@earthlink.net
Subject: Oppose Skateboard Facility
Dear Mr. McIntyre:
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This email opposes any change to the natural settings of Blackie's Pasture, McKegncy Green, or South of the Knoll.
TIle park and the settings arc beautiful. The novelty of a new skatehoard park will die oiT as it has done with so many others
in particular the most recent skatepark in back of the Mill Valley Recreation Center. It is fun for a short time while it is new
and then your len with another blight to natural1and and its ascetic beauty.
ll1ank you,
Marvin M. LUlldwall, Jr.
mlunclwall@carthlink"Hct
3/17/2004
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Alex McIntyre
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Tiburon
Alex:
As long time residents of Tiburon, and who use Blackies and the multi use path. We oppose
any change to Blackies, McKegney Green or South of the Knoll. The parking area that now
exists at Blackies most of the time is maxed out. The S.F. embarcadero is a good example
of what happens when skateboarders come into the area.
Rod McJ.,eod
21 Mercur.y Ave
Tiburon
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From: Mimiclar@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 4:24 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: skate board park, NAY
The Ark and our neighborhood association (Del Mar) have reported that the proponents of a skate board park are
focused on locations along the Richardson Bay Linear Park.
We the undersigned are opposed to this proposal.
The area under question has a very special ambience and "use" considerations. This proposed skate board park
is not in keeping with either. It is for a specific age group with a specific interest. It will draw people from all over
southern Marin and elsewhere. It will intrude on the use and enjoyment of the linear path, cause more congestion
at Blackie's Pasture, and create a safety problem for people walking in the area (unless you are going to assign a
Police Officer to the site, and what will that cost the local tax payers?).
The linear park has been a "passive use" recreational area for all ages. The children's park is used by our own
citizens and a small amount of visitors as that has nO unique aspect. Every community has a children's park. The
soccer matches are among sponsored, organized, local teams.
Tiburon does not need to create a financial burden for its tax payers while at the same time depriving same of a
facility widely enjoyed by our whole community.
Mimi Clarke
Peter Clarke
20 Geldert Drive
Tiburon
3/17/2004
Alex Mcintyre
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Tuesday, March 16, 2004 5:54 PM
askalicenow@usa.net; mberger@bdearch.com; tomgram@pacbell.net; jslavitz@jps.net;
psmith@ci.tiburon.ca.us; mberger@bergerdetmer.com
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Dear Madame Mayor and Council members,
The area around Blackie's Pasture is totally inappropriate for a skateboard park. I
attended public meetings in the 197016 and 1980's when all public testimony called for
Blackiets Pasture to be a passive use area. Even picnic tables and barbeque pits were
purposefully eliminated from the Park plan.
The Open Space Bond Measure in 1972 helped the Town acquire the park area. It is
incomprehensible and a betrayal of the public trust that land purchased as a result of
open space funds would now be fenced and asphalted over for a skateboard park.
The proposed location is at a bottleneck of the Richardson Bay Lineal Park and would
create potential hazards due to a congested user traffic pattern. A skateboard park at
this location would be a visual blight on one of the most scenic lands in the San
Francisco Bay area. The noise generated from a skateboard area is totally incompatible
with this parkland and the present serenity of the area. Please vote NO.
sincerely,
Stone Coxhead
.ouncilman J.984-92
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From: Carole Joy Berkson [carole@coaction.org] MEETING DATE ~. , J.!.:L
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:23 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: Before Noon 3/17/04: Please distribute to Mayor & Council Members
Importance: High.
Dear Alex Mcintyre,
Please distribute this email to the Mayor & Council Members
Before Noon 3/17/04
Please preserve the open space at:
Blackie's Pasture
McKegney Green
Sooth of the Knoll
I was just there today; there are very few open spaces like this, by the water, magnificent view of the Bay and SF,
the marshes, the wildlife, so close to home.
Please do nothing to disturb this great local sanctuary.
I understand that a skateboard park is under consideration. Please build it somewhere else, where the additional
man-made structures and the noise and traffic will not disturb one of the few local spaces to get away from all
that.
Thank you very much!
Carole Berkson
415.453.3466
3117/2004
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Subject: PLEASE STOP THE SKATEBOARD FACILlTY!~' ·
TOWN COUNCil.
To the Mayor, Town Manager and Council Members of Tiburon;
I recently moved to Tiburon from San Francisco and am vehemently opposed to the proposed skateboard
facility that will be discussed at this week's Town Meeting. Unfortunately, I will be out of town and unable to
attend.
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Please know that I've given the proposal much thought and can.t reconcile why anyone would suggest that
turning such a pristine, peaceful sanctuary into a concrete anything would be a good idea! I've asked myself the
following questions and have only come up with more reasons for opposing this proposal:
1. Aren't we the stewards of our environment for our children? Keeping Blackie's Pasture, McKegney
Green and South of the Knoll the beautiful scenic places they are is a greater gift to our children
than any such structure.
2. Why must one small group's short term interests forever ruin the enjoyment for all? Today, all ages from all
parts of the Bay Area enjoy 1 value the serenity that these areas possess. This very expensive proposal
serves only one (relatively small) group - and then only for a relatively short time in their respective long
lives.
3. Aren't there skateboard facilities within 15 miles both north and south of us? Do skateboarders require
(value? notice?) zen-like environments? Isn't there a parking lot available that is more appropriate for this
kind of construction? r
4. Doesn't this greatly increase our financial exposure? What happens when the first child breaks hislher arm
and sues the relatively affluent Town of Tiburon? Would we have to suspend other functions of the Town in
order to pay these potentially hefty fees? Who is served here?'What are the Insurance implications?
My letter can't possibly convey how strongly I oppose this proposal. I just left San Francisco in part
because I tired of the issues associated with urban living and was looking forward to enjoying the natural
environment and peaceful place we call Tiburon. Please think this one through and do the right thing ~ STOP
THE SKATEBOARD FACILITY!
Thank you,
Gina E. Rohrer
118 Jefferson Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920
Telephone: 415/388-2190
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From: p.marguglio [p.marguglio@comcasLnet]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16,20046:17 PM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: Skateboard facility
TOWN COUNCIL
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Alex Mcintyre:
We strongly oppose ANY change tD Blackie's Pasture, McKegney Green or South Df the Knoll.
Please preserve all open space in Tiburon.
How could somebody possibly want a skateboard facility?
Please distribute this to the Mayor and Council Members before nDon Wednesday 3/17/04.
Peter Marguglio and Linda Trocki
4 Mariposa Court
Tiburon, CA 94920
415-435-5545
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From: Erik Zech [ezech@TWEISEL.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 6:04 PM
To: amcmtyre@cl tlburon.ca.us; afredencks@ci.tiburon ca.us
Subject: Skatepark Facility
Importance: High
Dear Alex, Mayor and Council Members:
My name is Erik Zech, I am a Mill Valley and Tiburon resident of over 30 years. I currently live at 535 Comstock
Drive Uust off of Stewart Drive and very close to the location of the proposed skatepark) with my wife Missy, two
and a half year old daughter Carly and eight month old son Freddie.
I want you to know that I am completely against the use of any of the precious space around Blackie's Pasture
and Mckegney Green to create a cement wasteland and eyesore.
When I first heard people talking about the concept of a skatepark I thought that they surely must be joking. I
didn't think that anyone would ever consider tarnishing one of the most beautiful spots in the world with something
that would disrupt the scenic views, tranquility, family atmosphere and character that we have all paid such high
real estate' prices to enjoy.
I am completely supportive of athletics and outdoor activities for our 'children. I was an all-american swimmer and
water polo ptayer in college and athletics have always been an extremely important part of my life. God knows
that kids these days are spending far too much time in front of televisions and video games, but I can assure you
that putting a skatepark in the proposed locations is not the solution. As a Marin skate-rat myself in my youth, I
know from experience that it resulted in me and my friends hanging out with the wrong crowd and doing the
wrong things. Fortunately my parents were insightful enough to keep me away from skateparks and the like. I am
not opposed to skateboarding by any means but have very personal experience right here in Marin of bad
elements that, at least historically, have gone along with the activity. It is certainly possible that things have
changed but my guess is that they haven't.
I hope that you will take my perspective to heart. My family and I love living in Tiburon and all that it has to offer. I
hope to raise my family here and would hate to see anything about our wonderful town damaged or diminished.
Let me know if there is any further input or perspective that I can provide on this matter.
I would appreciate it if you would distribute my note to anyone that will be involved in making a decision on this
matter.
Best regards,
Erik Zech
Erik R. Zech
Vice President
Thomas Weisel Partners
One Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 941 04
415.364.7180 (p)
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Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:56 AM
am cintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Skate Park - Message for Town Council
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Dear Mr. McIntyre,
Please distribute this message to the Mayor and Council Members in advance of the March 17
Councj.l meeting.
Thank you.
BR
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Mayor and Town Council of Tiburon:
We are strenuously opposed to locating the skate park anywhere in Tiburon's Richardson Bay
Lineal Park from Blackie's Pasture to San Rafael Ave. We must save this peaceful and
beautiful place as a quiet haven in a rising tide of ceaseless noise.
The mere placement alone of 15,000 sq. ft. of concrete pavement and surrounding chai.n link
fence into this loved open space would be unacceptable to us.
Moreover, consider the other consequent intrusions into this peaceful refuge:
the skate noise and vocal exuberance of scores of skateboarders who will come not just
.from Tiburon but from all of Marin and the bay areai the additional burden on the
lackie's Pasture parking spacei the inevitable accidents:
o skaters inside and to walkers (often mothers with small
children) colliding with careless skaters outside the fence; and finally, the added
monitoring burden on our police and other Town employees in a time of shrinking budgets
and sharply higher Town fees.
A skate park inside our lineal park i.s a very bad idea now or ever.
Sincerely,
Burton and Marianne Rutkin
9 E. Terrace
Tiburon
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Subject: Skateboard facility: Oppose ,"'~
Dear Mr. Mcintyre:
This crnail opposes any change to the natural settings of Blackic's Pasture, McKcgncy Green, or South of the Knoll.
The park and the settings are beautiful. The novelty of a new skateboard park will die off as it has done with so many others
in particular the must recent skatcpark in back of the Mill Valley Recreation Center. It is fun for a short time while it is new
and then your left with another blight to natural land and its aesthetic beauty.
Thank you,
Marvin M. Luudwall, Jr.
mlundwatl@carthlink.net
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NO ON A SKATEBOARD PARKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To the Tiburon Town Council, I ,am ADAMANTLY opposed to a skateboard park in Tiburon.
Along with increased traffic, parking overflow and undesirables, who WILL come whether you
want them to or not, we need something to service our youth.. .but the rest of our
community as a whole as well!!!! l!! Use the Mill Valley Rec. Center as an example. It is a
wonderful place for young and old to nhang Dutil and meet, etc. If people are dying to
better our town and spend money than do it in a way that benefits the town as a WHOLE and
not just a handful of kids and some town merchants! Not to mention, who is going to pay
to tear out 15000 square feet of concrete when the kids are on to something else????
Please, I IMPLORE you to reject the idea of a skateboard park and let us work on building
a recreation center that ALL of Tiburon can be PROUD of and USE! Thank you. G.
Reisfield, a very concerned Reedlands Homeowner
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skateboard facility
Town Manager McIntyre,
Please p,ass this email along to the council members.
Madame Mayor and Councilmembers,
I hope to be able to attend the meeting this evening and listen to the presentation.
However, I am familiar with the issues and the location and have a defi.nite predisposition
against putting a skateboard park in Blackie's Pasture or elsewhere in the shoreline area.
My reasons are:
1. Blackies Pasture serves as a view shed and open space for all residents in'northern
Tiburon, and,in particular for us in the Reedlands. We want to keep it that way.
2. In the last five years there has been a steady stream of proposals to put every
interests projects in this area. Cell phone towers, MERA towers, bathrooms, more soccer
fields, tall trees,urban forests. Citizens have generally resisted all of these in order
to preserve the open space.
3. Open space has a very hard time defending itself and relies on the wisdom of it1s
conservators, like yourselves I to maintain itrs integrity. Quite clearly Blackie's has
been considered to Ilpath of least resistancell for so many of these projects.
In summary, I see this proposal as being forced through by a small and very motivated
special interest. I do not consider the process that I have watched so far as being
balanced at all. I feel that the proposal has gone so far that we are all forced into a
ellWhY notll argument rather than forcing the project to argue for it I s life on it r sown
erits. Blackiers Pasture is not a dumping ground. Please reject this proposal.
William Comstock
11 East Terrace
Tiburon, CA 94920
415-381-3718
TO\J~N COUNCIL
Debra Nichols Design
468 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
415.788.0766
415.788.0767 fax
dndesign@worldnet.att.net
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Wednesday, March 17,200410:06 AM
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Blackie's pasture
As a homeowner in Tibur.on at 26 Greenwood Bay I oppose any change to BJ.ack.i.e's Pasture. It
should be preserved as open space.
Please distribute to the Mayor & Council members.
Thank you!
Julia Adema
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Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 11 :23 AM
To: amcintyre@ci.tiburon.ca.us
Subject: NO SKATEBOARD PARK !!'!I!!!!!!!!!!!
Jerry Shea
50 Pine Terrace
Tiburon, Ca 94920
March 17, 2004
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, Ca 94920
Re: Proposed skateboard park in .area Soutb of Knoll Park
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
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1 own and live in the house closest to the proposed skateboard park in the area of South of Knoll Park. It
is hard to even imagine that such a proposal has gotten so far. T have lived and worked all over the world
and moved to this location because there is no more beautiful and peaceful area in the world. Marin
County and Tiburon appealed to me because of its progressive attitude and respect for the environment.
To consider paving over one of the most beautiful sites in all of California with a cement, noisy
skateboard, rol1er blade and BMX bike park is obscene.
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The so-called study put out by the ad hoc committee is full of misrepresentations and deceit. For
example, it mentions that the skateboard park wil1 be a benefit to me and my neighbors because it will
cement over the brown lawn with putty colored cement. When my lawn turns brown T water it and it
turns green. I do not cement over it.
There are many other reasons why this skateboard park should not be built on this site: noise, danger,
vandalism, emergency access, parking and diminished property values to name just a few.
As elected stewards of our community it is up to you to determine your legacy to this wonderful
community. Do you want to be remembered as the Council that preserved Paradise or as Joni Mitchell
wrote, "They Paved Paradise and Put Up a Parking Lot."
Sincerely,
Jerry Shea
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Michael Arthur [mh_arthur@yahoo.com]
Wednesday, March 17,2004 11 :45 AM
amcintyre@ci.tlburon.ca.us
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Mr. Alex McIntyre
Town Manager - Tiburon
Please distribute this letter to the Mayor and Council Members before tonight's meeting.
Dear Council Member:
As a concerned citizen of Tiburon and a direct neighbor to one of the propose sites
(Blackie's Pasture), I feel it is extremely important to express my views about the
construction of a skatepark anywhere in our beautiful shoreline area.
I believe the construction of a 15 or 16,000 concrete fenced structure would be a serious
error on the part or the town council.. Our Lineal park shoreline is best left as a passive
use area for the enjoyment of citizens and visitors alike. This area is best used by
mothers with strollers, bicyclists, and nature lovers for a glorious experience on a
beautiful sunny warm day like today.
The direct effect for me and my immediate neighbors is a significant loss of property
value, increased traffic and parking on our streets, loss of an amazing view across
Blackie's to the Bay and new and increased noise levels from the thud of skateboards
"'amming and grinding onto concrete. There will also be the increased traffic hazard fr.om
~e ever larger numbers of children using our neighborhood as access across Tiburon Blvd. .
at Stewart Drive to get to the park below. 90% of my neighbors are opposed to the three
sites proposed along our shoreline.
please put an end to the madness and vote to halt the skatepark committee's attempt to
hardscape our serene open space and change the -character of our shoreline forever. If the
town council allows a skatepark a dangerous precedent wi.ll be set for more similar
projects in the future.
Let's keep Blackie's Pasture, Blackie's Pasture Park, Richardson Bay Lineal Park, railroad
berm, and whatever other name may be used in the future, from being anything put the
passive use area we all have grown to love.and enjoy so much.
Thanks for your thoughtful consideration of this matter.
Michael Arthur
536 Virginia Drive
435 4941
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Re: Proposed skateboard park in area South of Knoll Park
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
T own and live in the house closest to the proposed skateboard park in the area of South of
Knoll Park. It is hard to even imagine that such a proposal has gotten so far. T have Jived
and worked all over the world and moved to this location because there is no more
beautiful and peaceful area in the world. Marin County and Tiburon appealed to me
because of its progressive attitude and respect for the environment. To consider paving
over one of the most bcautiful sites in all of Cal ifornia with a cement, noisy skateboard,
roller blade and BMX bike park is obscene.
The so-called study put out by the ad hoc committee is full of misrepresentations and
deceit. For example, it mentions that the skateboard park wil1 be a benefit to me and my
neighbors because it will cement over the brown lawn with putty colored cement. .When
my lawn turns brown T water it and it turns green. I do not cement over it.
There are many other reasons why this skateboard park should not be built on this site:
noise, danger, vandalism, emergency access, parking and diminished property values to
name just a few.
As elected stewards of our community it is up to you to determine your legacy to this
wonderful community. Do you want to be remembcred as the Council that preserved
.Paradise or as Joni Mitchell wrote, "They Paved Paradise and Put Up a
Parking Lot."
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Richardson Bay Lineal Park.
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visual impact on the passive natural settings of these areas and effect local residents and
visitors enjoying the picnicking, hiking, and strolling in what is currently a serene and natural
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visual impact on the passive natural settings of these areas and effect local residents and
visitors enjoying the picnicking, biking, and strolling in what is currently a serene and natural
location.
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visitors enjoying the picnicking, biking, and strolling in what is currently a serene and natural
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March 17,2004
RECEIVED
MAR 1 7 2004
Town ofTiburon
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, Ca 94920
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Re: Proposed skateboard park in area South of Knoll Park
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
Attached are signed petitions OPPOSING the proposed skateboard park South of the
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Petition OPPOSING the Construction of a Skateboard Park on The
South KnoO in Tiburon.
March 13 and 14,2004
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March 13 and 14,2004
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March 13 and 14, 2004
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multi-purpose path and South K;{;~. area and I oppose the building of a
skateboard park on the beautiful South Knoll.
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March 13 and 14, 2004
I am a Tiburon/Belvedere resident or I am a non resident, but use the
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March 13 and 14, 2004
I am a Tiburon/Belvedere resident or I am a non resident, but use the
multi-purpose path and South Knoll area and I oppose the building of a
skateboard park on the beautiful South Knoll.
Petition OPPOSING the Construction of a Skateboard Park on The
South Knoll in Tiburon.
March 13 and 14,2004
I am a TiburonlBelvedere resident or I am a non resident, but use the
multi-purpose path and South Knoll area and I oppose the building of a
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A SKATEI'ARK IN TlBURON
An Analysis of Potential Sites
By
Anne Goggio Cohn
Committce For A Skatcpark In Tiburon
3/08/04
Executive Summary
The purposc of this documcnt is to inl,mn the general puhlic and its officials of
the analysis conducted by the COll1l11illee Por A Skate!,,,rk ill Tibllroll in identifying and
evaluating potential sites I'lr a skatepark in Tiburon that the Committee wishes the Town
Council consider in its decision to approve or not approve. The documcnt explains the
methods used to conduct the analysis, the criteria by which the sites were evaluated and
thc scoring system used in ranking the various sites. Further, the document presents the
findings of the evaluation process and olfcrs a ranking of three top-scoring sites that arc
subsequently evaluated ",r suitability beyond the ten basic criteria.
The documcnt also provides a context for readers to evaluate tbe sites on tbeir
own, by rclaying inj(lnnation on the gencral design, use and operation of the propos cd
skatepark. Without such a contcxt, rcaders would be left to conjure up their own vision
of the skatepark, wbich mayor may not relate to tbc Committee's intent.
Tbe Committee developed an objective process by which potential sites could be
evaluated. The Committee set up a multi-step process that first, established goals for
achievement of an acceptable skatepark plan, then convclted those goals into criteria by
which each site was evaluated, and finally, used a simple plus/minus grading system for
evaluating each site as to whether or not the site met the various criteria and in turn, the
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goals of the projcet. While the Railroad Berm, Judge Ficld, McKegney Green, Del Mar
School and South of Knoll Park sites earned the highest marks in the analysis, only three
remained ailer an elimination process. Railroad Berm, McKegney Green and South of
Knoll Park emerged as viable sites for skatepark development. Oftbc three linal sites,
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the Committee ranked the Railroad Berm as the top pertimning site, the South of Knoll
Park as the second and McKegney Green as the third, in terms of meeting projcct goals to
the greatest degree.
Given the very positive aspects and few negative aspccts (that could be mitigated
with landscaping and siting), the Committce respectfully requests the Town Council to
approve this lOp performing site or one ofthe other two lil!. skatcpark development.
The Committee undcrstands that all sites are controversial. However, to not
approve the top performing site, or cithcr of the othcr two sites offered in this process
would mean that the Town of Tiburon docs not takc seriously the priority this project
represents. In a few words, kids of Middlc School and High School age havc nowhere to
go in Tiburon. They want to be independent, but the cost of this independence is
currently high. If they go dllwntown, they are askcd to leave. If they go to Cove
Shopping Ccnter, they arc asked to leave. Sometimcs the police are called to stop their
loitering. It's a filct that they havc. nowhcrc to go to meet thcir friends, talk and have fun,
without breaking laws (skateboarding or loitering). Without a skatcpark, kids will be in
placcs they should not be, doing things thcy shouldn't do. Let's give them a place (it's
not just f()r skateboarders) where they can play, keep themselves happy and occupied.
Kids need what we had-unstructured time ami space in which to dream.
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TABL" OFCON'mNTS
I. INTROI)UCTlON
A. Purpose and Scope of Document
B. A Brief History
C. Requested Action
II. TI-m QUI<:STION OF LOCATION
A. Location Within Context ofCieneral Project Plan
13. General Piau Elements
C. Suggested Process of Site Selection
Ill. srn: ANALYSIS
A. Methodology
13. Findings
C. Ranking of Sites
D. Comments on Suitability
IV. CONCLUSION
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TABLE OF PHOTOGRAPIIS
1. Railroad Bcrni Site
II.. McKcgncy Grccn Sitc
III. South of Knoll Sitc
TV. Rcprcscntativc Photos of In-ground SI<atcparks
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I. INTIWI)\)CTlON
^. Purpose and Seope of Doeument
The purpose of this doeulllent is to inlilrm the general public and its officials of
thc analysis conducted by the Committee Por A Skatepark ill Tibllroll in identifying and
evaluating potential sites j(lr a skatepark that the Committee wishes the Tiburon Town
Council consider in its ultimate decision to approve or not approve for Tiburou. The
docurnent contains an explanation of the methods used to conduct the analysis, the
eriteria by which the sites were evaluated and the scoring system used in ranking the
various sites. Further, the document presents the i1ndings of the evaluation process and
offers a ranking of three top-scoring sites that arc subsequently evaluated !{)r suitability
beyond the teu basic criteria.
The document also provides a context I()r readers to evaluate the sites on their
own, by relaying inl{lr!uation on the general design, use and operation of the proposed
skatepark. Withoul such a context, readers would be lel1 to conjure up their owu vision
of the skatepark, which mayor lIlay not relate to the Committee's intent.
To provide as clear a picture of placement of a skatepark in these sites, the
doculllent contains aerial photographs of three proposed sites.
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8. A Bricf History
The campaign to build a skatcpark in Tiburon st,irted more than twcnty years
ago-this latest eHorl is, in many- respects, a repeat of previous attempts to provide a
specially dcsigncd playground f{ll. kids and adults who enjoy skatcboarding, rollerblading
and riding a bicycle. This current endeavor began in the early fall of 200 I. Tcn-year-old
Bcn Cohn, a flfth-grader at Bel Airc School, wrote a letter to the editor of The Ark
newspaper saying he, like his friends, loved to skateboard but was worried that he'd get
picked up by the police ifhe skated downtown. In the letter, he asked the candidates
running f{)r town council to ".. .take a serions interest in providing a safe and appropriate
place for us to play."
With the help of his mother, a survey' was conducted of students at Bel Aire, Del
Mar and St. Hilary's schools. The purpose of the survey was to count the number of
skateboarders, rollcr bladders and 8MX bikers in the Tiburon Peninsula as well as to
solicit ideas I{)J" a skatepark in Tiburon ifonc were to be built. Out of740 surveys
distributed, 447 were returncd, with 186 kids saying they would use a skatepark
tomorrow ifTiburon had one. Anned with this feedback, a proposal' for a skatepark was
drafted and presented to Town Council in March of2002.
Upon hearing the proposal, the Tiburon Town Council transferred initial review
of the proposal to the Parks and Open Space Commission bccause two potential sites
mentioned in the proposal involved town-owned land. The Parks and Open Space
Commission reviewed the proposal and elected to send the proposal back to Town
I A copy of the survey instrument aud responses arc available at Tihuron Towll Hall for review
2 A copy of lhe proposal is available at Tilluron Town Hall
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Council lor" furthcr rcview along with a vote of general approval of the cOllcept of a
skatepark in Tiburon. Additionally, the Parks and Open Space Commission suggested
the Town Council appoint an tld hoc task !iJrce to study the !l:asibility of building a
skatepark in Tiburon.
The Tiburon Town Council agreed with the Commission's suggestion and
appointed a Skate Park Task Force in August of 2002. The task Joree was comprised of
live members, Miles Berger li.OIn the Town Council (and Chair), Paul Smith JrOlllthc
Planning Commission, Michael Figour from the Design Revicw Board, Jim Fraser from
Parks aud Open Space Conullission and Barbara Creamer frOln the Joint Recreation
Board. The task liJrcc held monthly public meetings and sought to determine lIeed or
desire liJr a skatcpark in Tiburon. The task lorce presented 'a "Skate Park Needs
Assessment Report" to thc Town Council in June of2003. In it, the task lill.ce concluded,
"...that within thc target agc group there is a need and expressed desire in Tiburon and
Belvcdere Ii,r a skate park as a place li)r skateboarders, in-line skaters, and BMX bikers.
We believe that a properly designed andlncated skate park conld be 'I bendit to the
community and will be used and supported by our youth..." At its June 18 meeting, the
Tiburon Town Council directed the Committee For A Skalepark ill '/'iburoll to work on
tbe next step of determining a possible location filr the skatepark, ".. .to return to Council
with a list of possible locations bel(Jre further action would be taken in the planning
process.'" This document answers the request ofthc Town Council in providing
infimnation in preparation for the next step.
:\ '1'0\\'11 Council Minutes 1111-2003, June 1 X, 200J
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C. Requested Action.
The Committee For A Skalepark in 1ibllrrJlI is submitting this document to thc
members of the Tiburon Town Council so that thcy may rcview the analysis undertaken
by the Committee with regard 10 location of a skatcpark, debate the merits of the top
three sites oncrcd, and choose one lor the developrnent of a definitive project plan. The
Committee thereby requests the Town Council to approve one of the three proposed sites,
given the analysis presented, and the accompanying general project plan.
II. nm QUESTION OF LOCATION
A. Location in Context of a General Project Plan for the Skatenark
Just as one would not say to one's neighbor, "We're going to build a house next
to yours, what do you think of thaI'!" and not describe the house that was planned, the
Committee does not believe it appropriate to say, "We're going to build a skatepark on
this pateh of land here, what do you think of that?" and not describe what that skatepark
would look like. To not describe the house, or the skate park, one runs the risk of
ji-ightening many people unnecessarily. ^ Iter learning of the size, the type, the look of
the park, as well as the proposed way in which it would be operated, people would
understand better the concept and better evaluate the merits of the proposed locations.
Below, the general clements of a proposed skatcpark are described. For a more in-depth
understanding of what skateparks are, who uses them, and issues such as liability and
safety, please view the educational video, "Can't Wait To Skate", which is on rescrve at
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the Tihuron Lihrary or arrange a private showing of the video by contacting ^nne Goggio
Cohn directly (789-0335).
B. Gcncral Plan Elements and Operation of a Skatepark
In terms of general topography, thcrc arc essentially two types of skateparks:
ahovc-grOlllld and in-ground. Both have a smoolh eemenl 1100r that can bc tinted, if
desired, to match the surrounding environment. The above-ground type utilizes
manulilctured ramps and rails that are anchored to the cement but can be removed lilirly
easily; thus, all clements of the skalcpar.k an; above the ground. ^u in-ground skatcpark
utilizes ccmcnt-bascd contouring ofthe Iloor to create "swimming pool-likc" structures,
as well as ramps and boxes abovc thc ground, thus, p.u1 of the skatepark is below the
ground and part is above. It consists of a continuous eemcnt surl'lec with the cxeeption
of the metal rails, which arc permancntly anchored in the ecmcnt. In contrast to thc
above-ground park, the eonliguration of the ramps and bowls and fun boxes, etc. IS
permanent.
The COllllllillee Por;1 Skalepark in 711J//rlin is advocating 1,)1" an in-ground
facility, for three reasons: I) such a park is very easy and inexpensive to maintain; 2) thc
manulilctured obstacles in an above-ground j!lcilily do notlasl and nced to be replaced
pcriodically; and 3) in the minds of many, the manul!tcturcd ramps, etc. are louder and
not as safe. The in-ground skatepark envisioned J()r Tiburon would be putly-colored and
approximately 15,000 square feet in size, essentially the size of two tennis courts sidc-by-
side. ^ park of this size would allow for a "ring" offlat terrain arouncl the borclcr of the
skatcpark for less experienced childrcn to practice their skills, either on a skateboard or
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on rollcrblades. It would also allow for an arca I"r beginner skatcboardcrs and in-linc
skaters to transition ti.om tlat ground to small ramps and a shallow bowl. A scparate area
would be providcd for intcrmcdiatc skaters and skatcboarders, with dccpcr bowls, a half-
pipe and rails. Additionally, thc /()otprint of the skatepark would providc a scating arca
for spcctators. The skatcpark would bc fenced. Thc fencc would be madc of dccorativc
mctal approximately six fcet tall. Thc surrounding terrain would bc sculptcd to provide
shielding from neighbors' direct view and vegetation uscd to providc a pleasing sctting
and softcncd landscapc.
In tcrms of operation, thc skatcpark would bc a fcc-for-usc park, in order to
gencrate income for maintenancc and, ifdeemccl appropriate, monitoring of the parle
Thc fcc would be waived I{lr the lirsttwo months of operation, in order to attract lirst-
timc users and to accommodatc the incvitable out-ot:towncrs who will bc unprepared to
pay. Alter the initial no-pay period, a fee policy would bc institutcd. Uscrs of the park
could cithcr get annual or scmi-annuals passes, or pay by thc day. Rcsidents ofTiburon
and Belvcdcre would pay a discounted pricc, as well as anyone attending
Belvederc/Tiburon schools. Out-ot~towncrs would pay full pricc. Ability to pay on-sitc
will be cssential. Thc Committce envisions daily managcment and fee collection by
Belvedere- Tiburon Recreation Department pcrsonnel.
All agc groups will be wclcomcd at thc park. There may be separate hours for
different age groups ifthcrc appears to be any problems relatcd to use of the park by
pcople of vastly widc age ranges. Bikes will bc allowed in thc park under very specit1c
conditions. Such conditions would inelude usc ofthc park at specified hours and days, as
well as the rcmoval of mctal pegs IrOlll the wheels of BMX bikcs.
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Anyone using the park will need to provide a waiver of liability, signed by parcnts
if the child is under I R years of age.
The overall operation ol"the park will be overseen by a Park Management
Council, consisting of Recreation Department representatives, lown oflieials, users 01" thc
park and police/l"ire department personnel.
There will be a no-graffiti policy regarding the park such that any grafliti or
vandalism 01" the park will result in immediatc and indefinite closure of the park until
such damage is repaired.
Thc park will bc opeu only during daylight hours.
c. Selection of Location-A Su~~estcd Process
This document contains analysis that culminates in a preferrcd list ofthrec
potential skatcpark locatious. Ol"thosc threc potential sitcs, the Committee has its
preferences as to which oncs bcslmecl access, surveillance and design criteria. The
Committee believes that the three sites arc ncarly equal in their acceptability. Of course,
the Committee would like the Town Council to choose one ofthesc three sites aud
request a hIli project plan for that site. In making that decision, the Committce hopes that
the Town Council will pay close attention to the nceds ol"kids rather than what is the
most politically acceptable solution put I"orth by complainants. Mistakes have beenmadc
in other municipalities such as Piedmont and most recently Mill Valley, iu which
concerns about "sacred space" and "noise" have compromiscd both functionality and use
ofthcir parks. In the case of Piedmont, the park was built into a hillside making t(lr a
difficult and in some rcspects, un-safe design. Mill Valley's park was voted the worst
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The goals arc listcd below, with the assumptions upon which the goals wcrc
bascd.
GOALS:
I. To provide an adequatcly sized, sutTicicntly varied skatcpark within the Town of
Tiburon or City of Belvcderc that servcs primarily youtb ages 5 through 19 for the
purpose of promoting a safe, challcnging and Itll1 place to recreate using
skateboards, roller bladesand BMX bicyelcs.
2. To produce a skatepark cnvironmcntthat invites residents of all ages to join in the
fun, either as participants or as spectators.
3. To set up thc skatepark in such a way as to encourage families to congrcgatc and
have fun.
4. To select a location based on important operational imperatives such as easy
access by rcsidents, especially non-drivers, good visual access at all hours Illr
appropriate surveillance by police and other orlieials, terrain that compliments the
safe design of a park rather than dictates an impractical or un-safe configuration
of elements, doesn't crcatc undue trafiic or parking problems and allows for
prompt response of emergency services personnel.
5. To place the skatepark in such a location as to not impose undue noise or activity
on adjoining neighbors (adjoining properties that arc occupied as residences).
(;. To place the skatepark in an area already associated with recreation or contiguous
to activities associated with recreation or related activities of youth in the
community.
7. To construct a skatcpark with materials that are conducive to safe recreation,
require minimal upkeep and maintenance, and produce a pleasing visual impact
on the area.
~. To configure the skatepark in such a way as to isolate areas for different skill.
levels: beginning skaters, iutcrtnediate as well as the inore advanced skaters and
BMX bikers.
9. To place the skatcpark in a location that allows for easy access to or placemcnt of
a telephonc, water fountain and bathroom facilities.
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10. To place the skatepark in such a location as 10 lilster a better understanding of the
sports of skateboarding, aggressive in-tine skating and I.lMX biking within the
general eomlllonity ofTiburon and Bclvcdere throngh casual observance and
., partieipat ion.
ASSUMPTIONS:
I. Adequate size means a minilllnm of 10,000 square feet in arca.
2. The skatepark will be cement-based or an in-ground facility.
3. The skatepark will be kneed.
4. Although the target users of the skatepark arc youths aged 5 through 19, there will
be no age or gender restrictions associated with thc parle
5. The skatepark will be designed lor skateboarders and roller bladers primarily, use
of the park by BMX bike riders will be studied to determine moditieations
required of the park li)r their safe use or use of an alternativc area for rccreation.
6. Spectating is a desired activity; thcre will be no rcstrictions on how long anyonc
can bc in the. skatcpark area unless engaged in unlawful activity.
7. Means will be provided for spectators such as benches or stadium seating.
8. Easy access to youth means able to gel to the skatepark on loot, on a bicycle or on
a skateboard safely.
9. Good visual aeccss mcans able to observe skatepark activities easily Irom
established police routcs or easily modi lied routes, particularly withont having to
exit a police car.
10. Impractical or un-sal'c dcsign means a design in which participants cannot
complete tricks on e1cments without risking collision with other participants, or
insufficient transition areas between elcmcnts/obstacles for recovery prior to
attempting a. succeeding c1cment/obstaclc, or Iragmcnted travel between elements
such that only one trick may be attempted at a timc.
II. Altbough all skateparks do produce some level of noise, they arc, as a recreational
"leility, low producers of noise, however, very close proximity to residences may
bc considcrcd obtrusive and should be avoidcd.
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12. An area suitable tl.)f" beginners constitutes a skating ring-like topography without
dements generally, although a shallow "howl" may be induded for transition to
more intermediate dements.
13. The eemeut of the skatepark base will be tinted a liutty color or other natural
shade to blend into a surrounding environment and vegetation will be used to
soften the "harder" asrects of the park.
14. By example, the general public will see that a skateboarding, aggressive in-line
skating and BMX biking arc legitimate sports and the youths who participate in
them are no different than in any other srorl.
As mentioned previously, for each criterion, a "+" or "-" or "+/-" was applied.
To better understand the meaning of these symbols as they were applied to the various
criteria, a guide to the rating system is offered on the t()lIowing page.
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Guide to Rating Syslem
Rating Legends:
+ A "+" sign indicates that the potential site under review meets Ihe individual
criterion in the chart, or is seen as lilvorable in providing the characteristic in
question.
For example, in the first criterion, "adeqnately sized'!" a "+" sign indicates that
the potential site provides approximately I 0,000 square feet of space within which
to build a skatepark. Most of the 21 potential siles meet this criterion, in other
words, can provide a setting fix a skatepark approximately 10,000 square feet in
area. For other, more subjective criteria slIch as "noise impact?" a "+" was
assigned a potential site if the site or the space adjacent to the potential site
already produced a level of noise such that the noise produced by the activity of a
skatepark would be negligible or minimally additive. The potential sites within
existing parks Of recreation areas were given a "+" rating 011 noise impact. For
criteria regarding the existence of water fountains, bathrooms or public
telephones, potential sites were given a "+" rating if such amenities wcrc provided
to the general public reasonably close to the site.
+/- A "+/-" sign indicates that the potenti,il site nndcr review somewhat meets the
critcrion but there may bc potcutial problcms that have to bc overcome.
For example, mallY sites arc given H+/_' , ratings for the criterion, "good visual
access'!" hecausc the site is located behind a building or is not on a main road.
Although police 'Iud the general public could readily view the activity from au
adjacent street, direct visual access from Tiburou Boulevard may be impaired.
Another criterion for which a "+/-" is assigned\(} many of the sites is "crcates
traflle/parking problem'!" because a giveu site may provide strcct parking nearby
but there are very ICw parking spaces typically available.
A "-" sign indicates that the potential site cannot meet the criterion currently, or
prcscnts signi ficant problems in doing so.
Au cxample of a "-" rating is the criteriou for "good visual access'!" and its
applicatiouto both the Bel veron Mini-Park and Bel Aire Park. Both parks arc
situated in the middle of a number of houses and arc thereby considered visually
impaired from a surveillauee point of view. Also, these two parks arc giveu a "-"
rating iu relation to "noise impact?" and "activity impact'!" because both parks arc
bordered by houses, in othcr words, a skatepark wonld be located iu close
proximity resideutial neighbors.
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Drilling down further, the chart below interprets the applieation of the symbols
for each critcrion considered.
C,'ilcria Uscd and Mcaning By Score Typc
Critcrillll "+" score Illcnning: .. -" SCOl'\,; meaning: "+/-" score meaning:
Easily Kids/parellts can get to it Either unsarc or will involve Could involve driving
accessed? 011 fool or 011 bike or driving although can walk/skate
skates safel v
Good visual Police can see activity Police cannot see activity from Police call gel to site hy car Of
access'? fi'olll car car or is inaccessible hike bllt inconvenient
Minor Preparation of level site Tem1in dictates extensive Some grading necessary but
gradillg? would 110\ be difficult or earth movement not extensive
costly-
Creates tfame Parking lot available or No parking nearby available Parking limited and/ur not
or parking site Inrge enough \0 build always availahle or at site
Droh olle
EIIH:rgel1cy ElIIergency vchich.;s call 1~ll1crgclll;y vehicles cal1no\ Emergency vehicles can
access? access the site easily access the site ac.;c.;ess the sile, not easilz
Visual Locatiol] of skatepark Site docs impair views of Some view impairment hut
illlpact'! docs not illlpair views of neighbors can be amel iorated
neil.!hbors
Noise impact? Noise level is negligible Noisc present where before Depending on day of week or
to ncarest neighbors there wasn't any- or too high time ofdaX
Activity High level of activity Activity present where before Depending on day of week or
impact'! already in area so increase there WilSIl '1 any or 100 much timc of day
negligible
NexI to Site is contigllolls of There are 110 established Not contiguolls bulnearby
n.:ercation'! existing recreational recreational activities nearhy
activities
Casual A person pursuing normal Sile would not be seen unless Site located 011 side street or
ohservance'! activities would see site _p'erson went specificallv there area nuL of mainstream
Thus, for the criterion, "easily accessed'!" which meant, is it casy lor childrcn and
parents to get to the site on foot or a bike/skatcs safely'! a "+" would be applied for that
particular site if thc answer was yes. Many of the sitcs met this criterion, such as the
South of Knolll'ark site. For another critcrion, "adequately sizcd'!" mcaning, is it at least
10,000 square feet in size'! a "-" would be applied if the site was Icss thall 10,000 squarc
feet, such as thc Behind Town Library site which was only 4,000 square fcet in size. For
those sitcs in which it was not clcar whcther the criterion was mct or not, as in thc casc of
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"creates trafllc/parking problem?" whcre the site might have places to park on a ncarby
Slreet but fcw spaces wcre typically available, such as in the Behind Town Hall site, a
"+1-" was applied.
B. Finding;;
Ancr the ratiilg system was applied, each sitc was totaled for the number of "+",
"-", and "+/-" signs. The sites with the greatest number 01'''+'' signs were grouped
together (ofthc Tiburon sites). They werc, Railroad Bcrm, McKcgney Green and Judge
Field with') each. The ncxt greatest number of"+" signs werc a group of sites with <i,
howcvcr, all but Del Mar School and South of Knoll Park presented signilieant noise and
activity impact problems. The Committee then decided 10 set up a tier system by which
sites were eliminated because of obvious problcms such as thcir ability to be developed
because of private ownership or other claims on the sitc.lor dcvelopment, or noise,
activity or view impact. The chart on the l()lIowing page shows thc proccss by which
sitcs were eliminated fronl Ilnal consideration.
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Elimination of Sitcs, Ticrs I and 2
First ent: Town-owncd land (potcntial or actual) and availablc for dcvclolJmcnt
111:
Out:
McKcgncy Grccn
Railroad Bcrm
South of Knoll Park
Bchind Town Hall
PI. Tiburon/Tcthcr Park
Bel Airc Park
Belvcron Mini-Park
Chandler's Gatc Land
Bell Markct Parking Lot
Covc Shopping Center/Sloat Garden
Paradise Cay
Romberg Ccntcr
Zelinsky Parking Lot
Belvedere Dog Park
Belvedcre Tennis Courts
Belvederc Community Park
Del Mar School Tennis Courts
Bank of America Parking Lol
Recd School Land.
Judgc Field
Behind Town Library
Sccond Cui: Low 1I11llact for Noisc/Activitv/Vicw Inlllairmcnt
111:
Out:
Me Kcgney Green
Railroad Berm
South of Knoll Park
Bel Aire Park
Bclveron Mini-Park
Chandler's Gate Land
PI. TiburonlTether P1lrk
Behind Town Hall
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While the Railroad Berm, Judge I'.ield, MeKegney Gre:e:n, Dc:I Mar School and
South of Knoll Park sites e:arlled the highest marks in the analysis, only thre:e remained
aCler the c:limination process. The tennis courts at Dcl Mar School were eliminated
bccause they were on Recd Union School District land and unavailable to the town I;)r
use as a skatepark. Judge Field is part of the Tihnron Peninsnla Cluh aud is thus,
privatc:ly owned and unavailable 10 the town for development. Many of the sites, in
addition to these, perl(lrlning less wc:ll in the analysis, were: investigated as to their
potential for development and all hut those within Richardson Bay Lineal Park were
problematic. Thercl;)re, the Committee was leCl with the Railroad Berm, McKegney
Green and South of Knoll Park as viable sites for skatepark devclopme:nl.
c. Rating of the Final Sites
Of the threc Ilnal sites, Railroad Bcrm, McKcgney Grcen and South of Knoll
Park, thc Committec ranked the Railroad Berm as the top perl(lrlning site, the South of
Knoll Park as the second and MeKegney Green as thc third, in terms of meeting project
goals to the greatest dcgre:e.
D. Comments on the Top Three Sites
Railroad l3e:nn
The Railroad Berm site is located 50 feet bc:low Tiburon Boulevard, Tihuron's
busy, main stred. The nearest houses arc more thau 240 fc:et away, and across this busy
street and up another twenty fc:el (approximately) in elevation. Looking at the site from
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this vantage point, the tall railroad bel'm and pedestrian walkway hides the proposed site
li.om most houses along Virginia Drive. Efforts eould be taken to situate the skatepark to
c1illlinate or at Icast minimize view isslIes. Other hOllslJs in Bclveroll and Greenwood
Beaeh Road would have level views of the skatepark and would therefore see kids
mostly, as the park wonld be disguised with additional berm treatment and vegetation
around it. Residents along Reed Ranch Road and in the Reedlands area would see the
park to varying degrees, but efforts to tint the eement a color of the surrounding rural
environment and landscaping would minimize the impact of the park's hardscape.
It is important to notc hcrc that in the past, this site was mistakenly retCrred to as
"Blackie's Pasture." In 1;lct, the site is 175 feet away from Blackic's Pasture, across
Shapero Bridge and a distance li.om the creek to the south, next to the bathrooms.
This site has abundant parking nearby (on weekdays and most weekends), a
telephone and a drinking fountain. It can be easily reached by residents, the police can
easily check on activities of the park at all times of the day and night without altering
their current surveillance practices. With the parking lot so elose by and access to the
park by paved road, emergency services personnel can quickly respond to emergencies.
Because of the flat terrain, construction costs would be minimized. Though acoustical
studies are anticipated, the additional noise from skatepark activities, given the heavy use
of the bike path currently, is expected to be of minimal impact. With its location along
the bike path, activities of the park arc highly visible. People driving by, walking by, or
riding a bike would encounter the skatepark and view its activities and participants in a
casual, natual way. This would lilrthcr the residents' understanding of the sports
practiced within the park and the people who engage in them.
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South of Knoll
The: South of Knoll Park site flIns pamlld 10 Ihe: gravcll'ath on the: we:st side: in
the brown grassy are:a. Sd bae:k li.om the tide:wate:r IOS feet and 80 feet from the "Tot
Lot," the: site: is situated 200 feet from the ne:are:st house in Pine Terrace, 400 feet from
the Wentz house on the hill ove:rlooking the: are:a. Houses in Pine: Terrace: are: five to
eight fe:et bdow the: multi-use path and as such, arc below ground of the proposed
skate:park. The: site is still (ksirable li.om the point of view of access, as it is not too .br
from the parking lot, bathrooms, tele:l'hone: and drinking fountain, and can be reached by
foot, bicycle Or skales irOln Illost locations on the Tiburuon Peninsula (with the exception
of Paradise Drivc). Access by emerge:ncy scrvices personnel is more difficult. Though
there: is a paved road, it docs not pre:scnt as diree:t a route Ii.)r automobiles. Police
surveillance would need to be: modified to include this area and bicycles may need to be
cmployed. Without significant landscaping and berm development around the skatepark,
the site would have a bigh view impact On the Wentz bome. On the positive side, w'ith
thc inclusion oftbe skate:park south of the knoll, this section of Richardson Bay Lincal
Park could bccomc a true "fi.unily parle" Landscaping Ii.,r the skate:park could improve:
the ae:sthetics of tbe area, turning the: dry, brown grass into an attractive: re:cre:ational
place.
Me:Kegney Green
Separated from the soccer field by 30 to 40 feet, the: McKegncy Gre:en site is the
smalkst are:a of the three at 13,000 square feet, and is place:d up against the knoll and
along the wesle:rn edge of tbe Green along the gravel path. The nearest house:s arc acrnss
Tiburon Boulevard and up approximately 20 feeL Since there: is already significant use
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of McKegney Green Ii,r soccer and other "active" pursuits, the noise liOln the skatcpark
is anticipated to be minimal. Like the South of Knoll site, it is reasonably close to the
bathrooms, a telephone and drinking tlHlntain, and the parking lot. Police can vicw thc
arca casily Ii.om Tiburon Boulevard. Emergency Services Pcrsonnel can reach thc area
by way of a paved road. Thcre is concern, howcver, that the current parking problem
experienced by Pine Terracc residents may bc increased. Appropriate signage may help
resolve this potential problem, however. As in the South of Knoll and Railroad Bcrm
sitcs, acecss on foot, by bicycle or skates is possible for most rcsidcnts. Again,
landscaping can help solicn the presence of the park Ill!. thosc residcnts that can view it
li.om Virginia Drive.
IV. CONCLUSION
The Committee For A Skatc/Jark in Tiburon has gone through rcasonablc steps to
conduct an objcctive analysis of a large numbcr of potcntial sitcs for the proposed
skatcpark. Through the process, it became clear that the only viable sites wcre in
Richardson Bay Lincal Park-an arca zoned for recreation. Of the three sites qualifying
jllr consideration; thc Railroad Berm site stood out as thc best ovcrall site given its
proximity to parking (and drop-off), paved roads for access by Emergcncy Services
Pcrsonnel, multiple vantagc points for policc and casual surveillancc, proximity to
bathrooms, a telephone and drinking fountain, proximity to schools and neighborhoods,
proximity to a main road with crosswalks, distance li.om hOllscs, terrain, and eontinuity
with existing recrcational activitics. Given thcsc very positive aspccts and few ncgativc
aspects (that could be mitigated with landscaping and siting), thc Committee respectfully
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requests the Town Council approve this top performing site or oue of the other two I(,r
skatepark development.
The Committee 11Ilderstands thaI all sites are controversial. However, to not
approve the lOp performing site, or either of Ihe othcr two sites offcred in this process
would mcan that the Town of Tiburon docs not take seriously the priority this project
reprcscnts. In a few words, kids of Middlc School aud High School age have nowhcrc to
go in Tiburon. They wanlto be indepcndent, but the cost of this independence is
currently high. If they go downtown, thcy arc asked to Icavc. If they go to Cove
Shoppiug Ccntcr, they arc asked to Icavc. Somctimcs the police arc called to stop their
loitering. It's a fact that they have nowherc to go to meet their fricnds, talk and have 11m,
without breaking laws (skateboarding or loitering). Withont a skatepark, kids will bc in
places they should not be, doiug things they shouldn't do. Let's give thcm a place (it's
not just for skatcboarders) where they can play, kcep themselvcs happy and occupied.
Kids need what wc had-unstructured time aud spaec in which to (!i:cam.
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