Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Plan
July 2024
The Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission recommended adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and approval of the Final Conceptual Design. If the City Council adopts the IS/MND and approves the Final Conceptual Design on July 2, the project team will continue the project by preparing design and engineering drawings. These documents will be used to obtain any required permits, solicit bids for construction, and construct the park and trail. Completion of the project is anticipated in Summer 2027. As we move closer to the implementation of the vision into a built reality, we'd likeContinue reading
July 2024
The Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission recommended adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and approval of the Final Conceptual Design. If the City Council adopts the IS/MND and approves the Final Conceptual Design on July 2, the project team will continue the project by preparing design and engineering drawings. These documents will be used to obtain any required permits, solicit bids for construction, and construct the park and trail. Completion of the project is anticipated in Summer 2027. As we move closer to the implementation of the vision into a built reality, we'd like to thank the Residents, Commission and Council members, and myriads of other contributors, for getting us to this point. The result will be a triumphant enrichment to our community!
Background
Since 2002, the City of Cupertino has worked towards the transformation of Lawrence Mitty site into a park facility. The 7.83-acre site is located west of the Lawrence Expressway and to the east of Saratoga Creek. The property was historically used for agriculture and beginning in the 1970’s the property was used for construction stockpile storage and staging by the Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department. The City acquired the Lawrence-Mitty site and annexed the property from San Jose into Cupertino’s jurisdiction.
The City is developing the site as a park facility which will include an extension of the San Tomas Aquino – Saratoga Creek Trail. As a first step in its development, the City produced a master plan that reflects community needs and the goals laid out in the 2020 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. Throughout the development of the Master Plan the City worked with the public, numerous Commissions, and the City Council to solicit input and ideas on design and amenities to provide at the site.
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Project Schedule
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Phase 1: Existing Conditions and Technical Analysis
Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Plan has finished this stage -
Phase 2: Community Vision
Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Plan has finished this stageOnline Survey
March 31 to May 23Pop-Up Event #1 at the Big Bunny 5k Run
April 16 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Virtual Community Meeting #1
April 27 at 6 p.m.Lawrence-Mitty Site Tour
April 30 from 10 a.m. to noonPop-Up Event #2 at Creekside Park
May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Joint Commission Meeting
June 13 at 6:30 p.m.City Council Meeting
Present findings of Phase 1 and 2 findings
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Phase 3: Conceptual Design Alternatives
Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Plan has finished this stageCommunity Survey
Available October 3 to October 31 (2022)
Provide input on three design options based on community input from the community vision survey.Community Input Pop-up at the Cupertino Library
Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to noon (2022)Lawrence-Mitty Drop-In Site Visit
Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to noon (2022)
Visit the Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail site, learn about the three design options, and ask City staff questions. Meet at Sterling Barnhart Park, 10486 Sterling Boulevard.Virtual Community Meeting
Monday, October 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. (2022)Bicycle Pedestrian Commission Meeting
November 16 at 7 p.m. (2022)
The Bicycle Pedestrian Commission will be presented with an overview of the project, a report outlining the survey feedback received, and discuss the plans for the Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail.Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
November 17 at 6 p.m. (2022)
The Parks and Recreation Commission will be presented with an overview of the project, a report outlining the survey feedback received, and discuss the plans for the Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail.City Council Meeting (January 17, 2023)
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Phase 4: CEQA and Final Conceptual Park and Trail Plan
Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Plan is currently at this stage- February 12 - March 13, 2024: draft CEQA report was available for public review and comment
- May 28, 2024: Planning Commission meeting: CEQA report considered for recommendation to City Council for adoption, and the final conceptual design was reviewed for conformance to the General Plan
- June 11, 2024: Parks and Recreation Commission meeting: CEQA report and final conceptual design considered for recommendation to City Council for adoption and approval.
- July 2, 2024: City Council meeting: CEQA report considered for adoption, and final conceptual design considered for approval
Important Documents
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RFQs (Request for Qualifications)_Sept2021
- Final Lawrence-Mitty Master Plan RFQ.pdf (724 KB) (pdf)
- Addendum 1 - Lawrence-Mitty Master Plan RFQ.pdf (691 KB) (pdf)
- Addendum 2 - Lawrence-Mitty Master Plan RFQ.pdf (190 KB) (pdf)
- Callander - RFQ- Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Master Plan.pdf (17.9 MB) (pdf)
- MIG - Cupertino Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail MP.pdf (3.81 MB) (pdf)
- Gates - RFQ - Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Master Plan.pdf (9.2 MB) (pdf)
- Verde - Lawrence Mitty Park and Trail Master Plan.pdf (2.07 MB) (pdf)
- RHAA - RFQ – Lawrence-Mitty Park and Trail Master Plan.pdf (16 MB) (pdf)
- LMP_Environmental Summary Report 06-30-22.pdf (7.25 MB) (pdf)
- LMP_Community Outreach Summary_June 2022.pdf (3.9 MB) (pdf)
- Parks and Trail Concepts_Jan 2023
- Phase 3 Survey Results_Nov 2023 (2.37 MB) (pdf)
- draft CEQA documents Feb 2024
- LMP_draft final conceptual plan report_Feb2024 (8.64 MB) (pdf)
Project Contact
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Phone (408) 777-1328 Email susanm@cupertino.gov