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Marshview Park

Concept Briefing and Feedback Session

Seatack Civlc League April 2, 2012

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Outline of Today’s Discussion

Introductions Context for Marshview Park Site analysis - Layers of information and research Opportunities & Constraints = Possibilities Review of Park Concepts Your Feedback is Important Next Steps

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Contextual Analysis Summary

Location ~ Features ~ Use ~ Vision

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Contextual Analysis Summary

Key Concepts

–Natural Network –Technology Integration –Personal/local/global stories –Create a Destination

• Owls Creek Master Plan

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Contextual Analysis Summary

Oceana

• Role in Preservation of

Site

• Uses Restricted by

Deed

• Jets Overhead

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Contextual Analysis Summary

Seatack History

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Surrounding Recreation Facilities

Norfolk Ave Trail Beach Garden Park Seatack Rec Center Seatack Park Seatack Community Park Salt Marsh Point Park Camp Pendleton Oceanfront Beaches

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• Beach Garden Park
• Ball fields, playground, trails
• Seatack North Park
• Ball field, soccer fields
• Seatack Community Park
• Playground, ball field,

basketball, shelter

• Joseph V. Grimstead, Sr. Seatack

Community Recreation Center

• South Beach Multi –Use Trail
• Oceanfront Resort District

Site Analysis Summary

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Past Uses

• Part of the Owls Creek ecosystem
• Farming / homestead
• Clearing for development / ditches
• Purchase by Navy

1937 1990 1919 9

Existing features

• Wetlands (upland and

tidal)

• Mature Pines and

Hardwoods

• Views of Owl Creek

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Current Use

Drainage Ditch / storm water outfall

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Current Use

Wildlife Habitat Lands

• Multiple T&E bird & reptile

species within a 2-mile radius of the project area.

• Species are primarily related

to nearby beaches (ferns & sea turtles)

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Current Use

Pedestrian and Bike Trails

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Existing Trails

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Trail Connections

Access / Circulation - Vehicular / Bike / Peds Access

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Summary from 2002 Planning Study

• Expansion of existing Seatack

Park to west of park.

• Multi-use path system.
• Enhanced gateways to the park.
• More active recreation
• pportunities near the entrance.
• Do not have organized sports at

Marshview

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Summary 2002 Planning Study

Park user comments

– Seatack – more parking, basketball court, fix drainage, family gathering

• pportunities,

– Condos – no parking, looking forward to trails – Kids – want BMX

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Opportunities

Attributes of both metro and community parks

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Opportunities

• Exemplify the

history of the area, roots of Virginia beach

• Global,

national, local stories

• Seatack is a

200 year old community

History of Seatack

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Historical Site Interpretation

• Phase 1 Cultural Resources Survey

Completed in May 2011

• Survey identified one site that is in very

good archeological condition (minimal disturbance) and that is considered potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

• This site fills a research gap in Virginia
• Beach. No sites pertaining to small or

middling farmsteads that date to the period 1650-1750 have been excavated in Virginia Beach or ever thoroughly tested and evaluated.

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Opportunities

Celebrate Oceana

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Restore the Environment Preserve the Natural Network Create a Community Destination

CPTED - NATURAL SURVEILLANCE

• Increase the visibility of core or high-use areas within the park:

– Multiple housing types located around site offers “eyes on street” – Community Parks located at perimeter of site – Cluster compatible activities to avoid conflict, maximize visibility and to promote positive social interaction. – Provide for strategically placed lighting.

• Within parking lots and high use areas

– Recognition that some areas of park cannot be observed or made safe during night hours, park open only until dusk. – Provide clear, identifiable entry points. – Selective and strategic use of elements within the landscape such as:

• Fencing, lighting, and planting
• Provide an average of 10 feet of clear distance between trail route and

vegetation to offer visibility and distance from potential threats.

– Clearly mark areas and their use.

• Placement of directional signs and display signs.
• Use of markers to delineate route of trails.
• Differentiate between park property and adjacent private property.
• Post displays for and provide hard copies of maps.
• Post park rules at access points and gathering areas.

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Alternative 1 Discussion

Ties with general concept of preferred master plan Responds to existing trail alignment integrity Links to vision of the area related to the Aquarium/Owls Creek Area Natural network / environmental education / Perimeter community park elements Provide perimeter buffers

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Alternative 2 Discussion

Alternative 1 amenities PLUS Additional 15-20 acre park area on southern border Improved and relocated ballfields for Seatack Expanded parking areas More formal active bike park area

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Main Trail

connects Marshview Drive to Virginia Avenue

Virginia Avenue Park Node

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Next Steps

• Brief Open Space Advisory Committee –

02/2012

• Brief Owls Creek Plan Steering

committee- 03/2012

• Neighborhood Meetings:

– April 2, 2012 Seatack Civic League Meeting (tonight) – Shadowlawn/Salt Marsh Point/Lands End

• Engage Rudee Inlet Foundation

Coordinate with: Clean Water Task Force Parks and Recreation Commission Open Space Advisory Committee Resort Strategic Growth Area Plan Owls Creek Plan Next Comprehensive Plan update

• Revise Park Master Plan to incorporate

citizen input from above groups

• Public Open House on final Park Master

Plan by July 2012

• Complete design and construction of main

trail by July 2013

• Fund and implement Park Master Plan in

phases

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