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Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy

Public Opinion Survey Results

Public Meeting #2 May 11, 2017

Background

Parks CIP:

• Allocated $13 million to Land Acquisition

Purpose:

• Changing needs / balance development
• Proactive approach

First Phase:

• Strategy for land acquisition
• Policy & Procedures for Implementation

Components of LAS Study

Existing Conditions Analysis Survey Needs/Priorities Analysis and Selection Criteria Implementation Policy Confidential Preliminary List of Properties for Acquisition

Public Opinion Survey Results Presentation

Presentation Topics:

• Brief Review of Focus Group & Virtual Town

Hall Results

• Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results

regarding Land Acquisition

• Needs & Priorities Summary
• Land Acquisition Methods
• Next Steps

Focus Group Results

Focus Group Results

• Invited representatives and stakeholders from public and non-profit
• rganizations that use or advocate for open space
• Focus group meeting was held March 28th
• Discussion topics were partnership opportunities, methods of

acquisition, and interactive “Sammamish Bucks” exercise to rank priorities

Focus Group Results: Partnership Opportunities

• School Districts (shared use of fields,

environmental education)

• Work with King County (TDR program,

Conservation Futures)

• Land trusts, non-profits, private donations,

NGOs

• Sports organizations
• Homeowner associations

Focus Group Results: Key Findings

• In Active Use category, athletic fields

and waterfront recreation were the highest priorities

• In Passive Use category, trails were

highest priority

• In Preservation category, preserving

tree canopy and linking streams and wildlife corridors were the highest priorities

Statistically- Valid Household Survey Results

Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results

• Mailed to randomized addresses in the City
• March 6th through March 30th
• 856 respondents (22% response rate)
• 40% think there are not enough parks
• 46% think there are just enough parks
• Only 9% think there are more than enough

parks

Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results Preferred Priorities for Parks and Recreation

33 33 30 25 67 67 70 75 Buy Land for Future Use Conduct Maintenance on Existing Improve/Upgrade Existing New Facilities on Undeveloped Sites

Priority Not a Priority

Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Preferred Focus

47% 78% 69% 7% Active Use & Recreation Passive Use Preservation Other

Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Active Use/Recreation

58% 57% 47% 55% 43% 8%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Playgrounds Athletic Fields Sports Courts Waterfront Recreation Indoor Recreation Other

Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Passive Use

45% 96% 62% 33% 46% 7%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Picnic Areas Trails Wildlife Viewing Cultural/ Historic Sites Community Gardens Other

Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Preservation

89% 78% 46% 80% 3%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Preserving Tree Canopy Linking Streams & Wildlife Corridors Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces Wetlands & Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefits Other

Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Additional Comments

57% 57% 23% 17% 15% 14% 14% 14% 13%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Urban development Preserve nature/open spaces General positive comments Trails Cost concerns Walkability Sports/recreation Child focused Traffic/roads

Review of Virtual Town Hall Survey Results

Virtual Town Hall Survey Results

• January 27 through

March 21

• 207 respondents
• 96% favor land

acquisition for parks,

• pen space and

community use

42% 87% 83% 11% Active Use Passive Use Preservation Other

Preferred Focus

Total Responses

Use Category Open Space Use Responses Response Rate Active Use & Recreation Playgrounds 66 32% Athletic Fields 61 29% Sports Courts 51 25% Waterfront Recreation 75 36% Indoor Recreation 61 29% Passive Use Picnic Areas 107 52% Trails 170 82% Wildlife Viewing 147 71% Cultural/Historic Sites 109 53% Community Gardens 108 52% Preservation Preserving Tree Canopy 159 77% Linking Streams & Wildlife Habitat Corridors 145 70% Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces 129 62% Wetlands & Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefits 147 71%

Key Findings

• Most people participated in the survey to give opinions on passive

uses and preservation uses

• Trails are the highest priority for land acquisition
• Most responses of all options
• Most priority 1 ranking of all options
• Preserving tree canopy is the second-highest priority
• Second-highest response rate of all options
• Second-highest number of priority 1 rankings of all options

Summary of Needs and Priorities

Summary of Needs and Priorities

Community Priorities for Land Acquisition

• Passive Recreation Use
• Trails
• Wildlife Viewing
• Preservation/Open Space
• Preserving Tree Canopy
• Preserving Wetlands and Sensitive Areas with

Ecological Benefits

• Linking Streams & Fish/Wildlife Corridors

Summary of Needs and Priorities

Community Priorities for Land Acquisition

• Active Use & Recreation
• Playgrounds
• Athletic Fields
• Waterfront Recreation
• Other Considerations
• Strategy needs to address approach to land

acquisition for other public needs that may arise

Land Acquisition Methods

Land Acquisition Methods: Purchase

Method Definition Fee Simple Purchase The outright purchase of property at market value. Option to Purchase Exclusive right to purchase property, including a purchase price and valid for a specified term. Option holder is not obligated to purchase the property. Right of First Refusal The right to be the first allowed to purchase a property if it’s offered for sale. The holder is not

• bligated to purchase the property.

Land Acquisition Methods: Donations

Method Definition Donation The gift of a property. Partial Donation The sale of property for less than market value. Life Estate Donation or sale of property with the seller reserving the right to live on and use the property until death or release of life interest.

Land Acquisition Methods: Other

Method Definition Public Easement A right to use someone’s land for a specific purpose, such as access or conservation. Lease Rental of property for use by the holder for a specified term and cost. Land Trade Trading a City-owned surplus property for a privately-owned property. Dedication Property dedicated by a private property owner or land developer for public use.

Land Acquisition Methods: Other

Method Definition Concomitant Agreement A development agreement setting development conditions for a property. Partnerships Agreement for public use between agencies or multiple parties/property owners. Eminent Domain/ Condemnation Compulsory purchase of a property at fair market value for a specific public purpose.

Land Acquisition Methods: Other

Method Definition Transfer of Development Rights Voluntary, incentive- based program that allows landowners to sell development rights from their land to a developer to increase density of a development at another location Conservation Futures Program County managed program focused on preserving critical open space within King County.

Next Steps

Next Steps – Future Meeting Dates

Selection Criteria and Acquisition Strategy:

• Joint City Council/Parks Commission

Meeting—June 13, 2017

• 3rd Public Meeting—June 14, 2017

Next Steps – Future Meeting Dates

Introduction/Adoption of Implementation Policy:

• City Council Regular Meeting—July 11, 2017
• City Council Regular Meeting—July 18, 2017

Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy

Public Opinion Survey Results

Public Meeting #2 May 11, 2017

Thank You

https://www.sammamish.us/parks-recreation/park-planning-projects/land-acquisition- strategy-implementation-policy/site-nomination-form/

Land Acquisition Site Nomination Online Form (web address)

Open Space Use Categories

• Active Use & Recreation
• Playgrounds
• Athletic Fields
• Sports Courts
• Waterfront Recreation
• Indoor Recreation
• Passive Use
• Preservation

Open Space Use Categories

• Active Use & Recreation
• Passive Use
• Picnic Areas
• Trails
• Wildlife Viewing
• Cultural & Historic Sites
• Community Gardens
• Preservation

Open Space Use Categories

• Active Use & Recreation
• Passive Use
• Preservation
• Preserving Tree Canopy
• Linking Streams and Fish/Wildlife Corridors
• Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces
• Wetlands and Sensitive Areas with Ecological

Benefit

Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Priorities for Active Use/Recreation

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5 Playgrounds Athletic Fields Sports Courts Waterfront Recreation Indoor Recreation

Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Priorities for Passive Use

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5 Picnic Areas Trails Wildlife Viewing Cultural/Historic Sites Community Gardens

Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Priorities for Preservation

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Preserving Tree Canopy Linking Streams and Fish/Wildlife Corridors Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces Wetlands and Sensitive areas with Ecological benefit

Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Preferred Location for Acquisition

SE Quad, 46% SW Quad, 38% NE Quad, 38% NW Quad, 38% None, 21%