Turner Farm Park Master Plan Public Comment Meeting October 30, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Turner Farm Park Master Plan Public Comment Meeting October 30, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Turner Farm Park Master Plan Public Comment Meeting October 30, 2017 Tonights Agenda Introductions: Judy Pedersen, Public Information Officer Remarks: Supervisor Foust, Dranesville District Tim Hackman, Park Authority Board Presentation:
Introductions: Judy Pedersen, Public Information Officer Remarks: Supervisor Foust, Dranesville District Tim Hackman, Park Authority Board Presentation: Andy Galusha, Project Manager, Park Planning Comment Session: Moderated by Judy Pedersen
Tonight’s Agenda
FCPA at a Glance
PARKS PARKS
427
TRAILS
324
miles LAND LAND
23,300+ 23,300+
acres
TOTAL VISITATION TOTAL VISITATION
17,754,788
12 Members Appointed by Board of Supervisors 9 Supervisory Districts 3 At Large
Park Authority Board
Enhance Citizens’ Quality of Life Through:
Natural & Cultural Resource Stewardship Recreational Opportunities Quality Facilities & Services
Park Authority Mission
Park Classification System
Local Parks District Parks Countywide Parks Resource-based Parks
General Framework Guiding
Appropriate Uses General Park Size Ranges Typical Facilities Visitor Experience
Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan
Countywide Park Unique Experiences & Activities Serves County
Park Classification System
Create Site-specific, Long-range Vision Identify Resources Worthy Of Protection Assess Site Conditions And Community Concerns Provide A General Guide For Appropriate Park Uses Establish The General Location For Proposed Uses
The Purpose of a Park Master Plan
New Parcels Resident Curator Program Community Needs & Preferences Park Facilities & Uses
Master Plan Revision to Address
Staff Resources
Archaeologists Landscape Architects Planners Natural Resource Specialists Operational Specialists Recreation Specialists Park Development Specialists
Park Master Plans in General
Written Report
Park Purpose & Classification Existing Conditions & Constraints Visitor Experience Planned Park Uses & Facilities Design Concerns
Conceptual Development Plan
Conceptual Site Layout General Location of Facilities General Location of Use Areas Not Engineered Site Plan
Park Master Plan Time Line
- Research and Site Analysis
- Public Information Meeting – June 27, 2017
- Develop Draft Master Plan
- Public Comment Meeting – October 30, 2017
- Public Comment Period – Ends November 29
- Revise Draft Master Plan
- Park Authority Board Approval – Winter 2017-8
- Present to Park Authority Board
Tonight
Location of Turner Farm Park
Potomac River Dulles Access Road Route 7 Springvale Road Georgetown Pike
Nearby Parks
Great Falls Grange Hickory Run Lexington Estate Lockmeade Great Falls Nike Windemere
Great Falls Grange Lexington Estates Lockmeade Great Falls Nike Windemere Hickory Run
Existing Conditions
Topography
Existing Conditions
Topography Steep Slopes
Existing Conditions
Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology
Existing Conditions
Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area
Existing Conditions
Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage
Existing Conditions
Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements
Existing Conditions
Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access
Existing Conditions
Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access Treed
Site History
Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm
Site History
Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency
Site History
Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975
Site History
Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 DMA & Turner Farm - 1999
Site History
Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 DMA & Turner Farm - 1999 Master Plan - 2000
Site History
Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 DMA & Turner Farm - 1999 Master Plan - 2000 Turner Farm House - 2010
Resident Curator Program
Preserve Historic Properties Long-term Leases Qualified Tenants Private Citizen Non-profit Entity For-profit Entity Agree to Rehabilitate & Maintain With Their Own Funds http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rcp
Riding Rings Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Running Track Croquet Court
2000 Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundial Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Barn Farm House
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone Trails
2017 CDP Features
Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone Trails Resource Protection Zone
Features Removed from 2000 CDP
Croquet Court Replaced by Open Play
Features Removed from 2000 CDP
Croquet Court Replaced by Open Play Running Track
Public Comment Period – 30 Days Revise Draft Master Plan Present to PAB December 2232 Application Special Exception – Resident Curator Program
Next Steps in Planning Process
Questions or Comments?
Existing Facilities Proposed Zones
Farm House Barn Riding Areas Observatories Sundial Parking Picnic Area & Playground Trail Entrance Entrance Entrance
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Mail: Andy Galusha, Project Manager Planning & Development Division, FCPA 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 406 Fairfax, Virginia 22035 Or By Phone: Phone: 703-324-8662