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Palo Alto PRC recommends City Council adopt Cubberly conceptual master plan; vote passes with one abstention
Summary
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to recommend the City Council adopt the Cubberly conceptual master plan. Staff presented polling results, a phased program for a 15-acre campus buildout if additional school-district land is acquired, cost estimates for Phase 1, and the release of a draft CEQA initial study/mitigated negative declaration for public review.
The Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Commission voted March 24 to recommend the City Council adopt the Cubberly conceptual master plan, after a staff presentation of poll results, a phased site concept and environmental review documents.
Amanda Demel, assistant director for community services, told commissioners the plan is a phased, flexible framework intended to guide future redevelopment of the Cubberly campus. "Phase one includes a mix of new and renovated facilities, including a recreation and wellness center, a performing arts complex, and flexible spaces for education and visual arts to meet evolving community needs," Demel said during the presentation.
Staff summarized polling results from two prior surveys: both polls showed residents prioritized safety and basic infrastructure upgrades (electrical and plumbing), preservation of trees and…
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