T F A R PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN (POPS) D UPDATES POPS - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

T F A R PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN (POPS) D UPDATES POPS Advisory Committee Meeting February 07, 2018 NOTE: This presentation is a working document, and some recommendations or ideas may 1 have evolved or changed based on continued discussions and additional analyses.

AGENDA T F A  Introduction R  POPS Process D  Public Input  Draft Plan  Focused Topics (Feedback & Proposed Approach): o Land Acquisition o Fields-Synthetic Turf & Lights o Natural Resources/Trees o Casual Use Spaces  Discussion  Next Steps 2

TIMELINE present vision, discuss + present prioritize strategic directions, preliminary recommendations ask targeted questions to informactions T F PUBLIC FOCUS PUBLIC GROUP POPS MEETING MEETING COUNTY BOARD CHARRETTE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS A SERIES SERIES ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENTS COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE strategic directions, ADVISORY ADVISORY ADOPTION REVIEWS actions, action steps + implementation strategy Summer 2016 Summer 2017 R Feb 2016 Dec 2016 Dec 2017 Spring / D Spring 2018 Jul - Aug 2016 Winter 2015-16 Fall 2018 draft plan WE ARE HERE ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE options for classification ADVISORY land draft plan + LOS standards acquisition discussions vision statement + strategy strategic directions STATISTICALLY VALID SURVEY definitions, strategic present final draft plan PUBLIC POPS POPPING direction prioritization MEETING UP EVENTS SERIES 3

PUBLIC INPUT (COLLABORATIVE PROCESS) Statistically Valid Stakeholder POPS Public Meetings Charrette Public Meetings Focus Groups T Survey Interviews Popping Up February 2016 December 2016 July 2017 Spring/Summer 2016 Winter 2015/2016 Winter/Spring 2016 Summer 2016 F Advisory Millennials Committee Seniors Goal: 800 A Over 90 APS Teens Actual: 1,470 participants Aquatics Gen Xers R BIDs & Partners Bike/Ped Dog Parks D Gymnastics Natural Resources Urban Forestry Sports 4

PRELIMINARY DRAFT  Online feedback gathered T July 11 to August 31 F A R D 5

PRELIMINARY DRAFT- CONTENTS T F A R D 6

PRELIMINARY DRAFT- STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS Strategic Direction 1 Strategic Direction 5 PUBLIC SPACES PROGRAMS Ensure equitable access to high quality public spaces that Ensure program offerings continue to respond to changing T provide opportunities to recreate, play, and enjoy nature by user needs. adding and improving public spaces. F A Strategic Direction 2 Strategic Direction 6 TRAILS ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION R Improve the network of trails to, within, and between public Improve community engagement and communication to spaces to increase access and enhance connectivity. enhance user satisfaction. D Strategic Direction 3 Strategic Direction 7 RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Protect, restore, expand, and enhance natural and historic Ensure County public spaces and facilities are operated and resources, and increase resource-based activities. maintained efficiently and to defined standards. Strategic Direction 4 Strategic Direction 8 PARTNERSHIPS FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY Clarify partnerships to set mutual expectations and leverage Enhance the financial sustainability of Arlington’s public resources. spaces. 7

FRESH APPROACH T F A R D Level of Service Casual Use Spaces Synthetic Turf & Lighting 8

FRESH APPROACH- TRAIL LOOPS T F A R D 9

FRESH APPROACH- DOG PARK & RUN STANDARDS Dog Parks Dog Runs 10,000+ ft 2 2,000-7,500 ft 2 Size T Sunrise-1/2 hr after sunset N/A Hours (unlighted) F Sunrise-10:00pm Hours (lighted) A Separate small/large dog areas Layout R Recommended Required Lighting Outside Resource Protection Areas On public or private property Location D Required – with formal agreement Recommended Sponsorship Fencing, double gates, water source (for dogs), shade, benches, signage, trash Standard Amenities and recycling receptacles, dog waste receptacles Water source (for humans), visual Lights screens if needed, information board Resource Protection All new dog parks and dog runs shall be developed outside of RPA. Areas 10

PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PUBLIC FEEDBACK T  Over 1,100 overall comments grouped around: F o Land Acquisition A o Fields- Synthetic Conversion & Lights R o Natural Resources/Trees D o Casual Use Spaces 11

ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEETINGS IN DECEMBER T F A R D 12

T F A R PROPOSED APPROACH D Level of Service 13

LEVEL OF SERVICE POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T F A Benchmarking R Alexandria, VA national statistically Recommended Bellevue, WA averages valid survey Berkeley, CA Standard D St. Paul, MN 278,100 266,300 256,000 244,800 +2 +25% 232,700 220,500 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 14 Forecasted population growth

LEVEL OF SERVICE- PLANNING TOOL FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities. Population-Based + Access Standards T Example: Access to basketball courts F A R D Walking Biking Access Ranking most need (limited access) least need (best access) potential areas of focus 15 Driving Transit

CURRENT POPS DRAFT – NEEDS ASSESSMENT 6.1.1. T Conduct a public space needs assessment, including a statistically F valid survey and level of service analysis, at least every 5 years. A R D 16

T F A R FEEDBACK SUMMARY & D PROPOSED APPROACH Land Acquisition 17

LAND ACQUISITION- PUBLIC FEEDBACK SUMMARY  General support for additional 30 acres of new public space over the next 10 years, T as recommended on the POPS draft F  Identify funding sources & acquisition mechanisms A  Identify priority areas- purpose of the site R  Identify potential acquisitions in the document D  Be transparent- clarify the process of making decisions to purchase the property 18

LAND ACQUISITION-COMMON SCENARIOS POPS Draft Recommendation: 1.1. Add at least 30 acres of new public space over the next 10 years. Acquisition Mechanisms Acquisition Funding Sources T • Negotiated Purchase & Sale • Park Bonds F • Dedication in Fee Simple • PAYG • Deed of Gift • Funds from TDR • Acquisition of State or Federal A • Developer Contributions Surplus Real Property • Donations • Right of First Offer R • Right of First Refusal • Option to Purchase • Life Estate with Reversion to the D County • Acquisition with Restrictive Covenant • Easement • Sponsorships • Partnerships with Non-County Entities: • Conservation Org and Land Trusts • Development Partners • Eminent Domain/Condemnation 19

LAND ACQUISITION- HOW DOES IT WORK? Objective Evaluation Criteria T Part I County Board Alignment with County Adopted Plans F Consideration A Acquisition Opportunity R D Part II Alignment with General PSMP Priorities 1 from Part III County Board Consideration Part III Recreational/ Natural Historic Leisure Resource Resource Purpose Purpose Purpose 20

PART 1: ALIGNMENT WITH COUNTY ADOPTED/ACCEPTED PLANS  The site is identified within an existing approved park master plan or park framework plan. T  The site is identified as future parkland in an adopted comprehensive plan element or F sector, area, or corridor plan. A  The site is suggested as future parkland in an existing neighborhood conservation plan. R D 21

PUBLIC SPACES IDENTIFIED IN ADOPTED PARK MASTER PLANS EXAMPLE: MOSAIC PARK MASTER PLAN (ADOPTED IN 2009) T F A R D 22

PUBLIC SPACES IDENTIFIED IN SECTOR PLANS EXAMPLE: CRYSTAL CITY SECTOR PLAN (ADOPTED IN 2010) T F A R D 23

PART 2: ALIGNMENT WITH GENERAL PSMP PRIORITIES Associated with existing parks: Creation of a new park: The site has been identified as one of the sending sites eligible  The site shares its perimeter with an existing public  for the transfer of development rights. T space and is essential to the expansion of an The site could be used to create a new park and offers future  existing public space. potential expansion opportunities that would result in a park of F The property is an infill property of an existing park,  at least ¼ acre. located on the corner of a park or would serve to A The site is a “Generational” opportunity that if not acquired at  “normalize” a park boundary or shape. the point of time of the offer, would not be an opportunity again. The site will allow the creation of new pathway  The site has been identified as a defunct private indoor or R  connections to improve pedestrian and bicycle outdoor recreation facility (e.g., golf courses, swimming pools, access to the existing park. community houses, etc.) D 24