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Park & Recreation CommiSÐion Minutes of July 24, 1996 ~ Page 2 ,~ Phil Singer of Singer and Hodges Landscape Architects reviewed the site plan of the project which features Phase I and Phase II (final build-out) of the construction. Due to problems in properly developing the existing beach, the area will be fenced off until the proper permits are obtained. Director Griffiths indicated that obtaining the proper permits will take at least one year and cost over $30,000.00. Mr. Singer said the ballfield will be sand-based and will have a backstop with a Little League field. In Phase I, the ballfield will be 223 t x 320' and the size of the field will be adjusted in Phase II. Mr. Keuscher announced the school is scheduled to open in September 1997 and it is anticipated that within one year of this date, construction of Phase II will begin. Director Griffiths reviewed the diagram of the play areas for both Phase I and Phase II. Commissioner Davis suggested that given the proximity of the Belmont Little League fields, that the ballfield backstop be eliminated which will convert the ballfield into a soccer field instead. Mr. Keuscher spoke about the history of the Dory Lane property and stated that is was never developable into a school site because of its close proximity of the San Carlos Airport. He explained that the funds from the sale of the Dory property were put into an interest bearing account to help fund this project. He noted the Belmont School District Board of Trustees was very hesitant about placing modular classrooms on the site and had extensive discussions on this subject. The School Board has also visited various school sites in the Bay Area where these types of modular classrooms have been installed and were very favorably impressed with them. Mr. Keuscher said the modular classrooms are very well constructed and do not look like typical trailers. He also noted the School District will be providing $2.975 million in funding for this project and will also contribute to the community center. Because of input from many community members on the Site Committee, the community center size was decreased and the size of the Kids Klub space was increased to accommodate 60 children in the childcare area. Project Manager Miles Phippen explained that Vanir Construction Management Company's emphasis is on quality, schedules and cost and they are responsible for making sure the project meets all these goals. He also clarified the funding provided from the Belmont School District. He stated that bid packets were mailed out today to 20 companies for the construction of the modular classrooms. He reviewed the many governmental and State agencies who will need to review and approve this project before it is completed, and the fact that the schedule is very tight and does not have much room for delays. He also reviewed a timeline for the Commissioners showing what has been completed so far and what needs to be completed on the project. The community center construction will be completed by end of December 1997 and is scheduled to open to the public in February /March 1998. Mr. Keuscher agreed to provide the names and addresses of the