Turner Farm Park Master Plan Public Comment Meeting October 30, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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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:


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Turner Farm Park Master Plan

Public Comment Meeting October 30, 2017

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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

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FCPA at a Glance

PARKS PARKS

427

TRAILS

324

miles LAND LAND

23,300+ 23,300+

acres

TOTAL VISITATION TOTAL VISITATION

17,754,788

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12 Members Appointed by Board of Supervisors 9 Supervisory Districts 3 At Large

Park Authority Board

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Enhance Citizens’ Quality of Life Through:

Natural & Cultural Resource Stewardship Recreational Opportunities Quality Facilities & Services

Park Authority Mission

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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

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Countywide Park Unique Experiences & Activities Serves County

Park Classification System

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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

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New Parcels Resident Curator Program Community Needs & Preferences Park Facilities & Uses

Master Plan Revision to Address

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Staff Resources

Archaeologists Landscape Architects Planners Natural Resource Specialists Operational Specialists Recreation Specialists Park Development Specialists

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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

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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

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Location of Turner Farm Park

Potomac River Dulles Access Road Route 7 Springvale Road Georgetown Pike

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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

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Existing Conditions

Topography

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access Treed

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Site History

Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm

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Site History

Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency

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Site History

Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Riding Rings Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Running Track Croquet Court

2000 Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)

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Existing Facilities

Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundial Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Barn Farm House

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone Trails

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2017 CDP Features

Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone Trails Resource Protection Zone

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Features Removed from 2000 CDP

Croquet Court Replaced by Open Play

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Features Removed from 2000 CDP

Croquet Court Replaced by Open Play Running Track

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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

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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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Please send comments to: e-mail: parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

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

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