RPV Council to Consider Criteria for Dog, Skate Parks

The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council tonight will consider what criteria to use when evaluating potential locations for dog and skate parks on The Hill.

Site analysis criteria for each of the parks include the following categories, according to a staff report:

• Land use - Compatible zoning and general plan designations
• Site conditions/existing use compatibility - Current physical conditions and existing use compatibility with a skate park and/or dog park
• Location - Where the site is located and adjacent uses
• Accessibility - Accessibility to the park and accessibility within the park (skate park site analysis criteria only)
• Neighborhood compatibility - Facility compatibility with neighboring uses
• Health and safety - Levels of health and safety within the park and accessing the park
• Amenities/infrastructure - Utility needs, parking needs, and desirable amenities (e.g. drinking fountains, shade, and restrooms)

Analyzed sites are expected to be presented to the council at an April meeting.

"While it is likely that no site may contain all ideal criteria ... staff and [Mia Lehrer & Associates] will identify the strengths and weaknesses of each site considered," according to the report.

Tonight's meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at , 29301 Hawthorne Blvd.