Turner Farm Park Master Plan PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING June 27, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Turner Farm Park Master Plan PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING June 27, - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Turner Farm Park Master Plan PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING June 27, 2017 Tonights Agenda Introductions: Gayle Hooper, Park Planning Supervisor Remarks: Supervisor Foust, Dranesville District Tim Hackman, Park Authority Board Presentation:
Tonight’s Agenda
Introductions: Gayle Hooper, Park Planning Supervisor Remarks: Supervisor Foust, Dranesville District Tim Hackman, Park Authority Board Presentation: Andy Galusha, Project Manager, Park Planning Discussion Session: Moderated by Gayle Hooper
FCPA at a Glance
PARKS
427
TRAILS
324
miles LAND
23,300+
acres
TOTAL VISITATION
17,754,788
Park Authority Board
12 Members Appointed by Board of Supervisors 9 Supervisory Districts 3 At Large
Park Authority Mission
Enhance Citizens’ Quality of Life Through:
Natural & Cultural Resource Stewardship Recreational Opportunities Quality Facilities & Services
Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan
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
Countywide Park Unique Experiences & Activities Serves County
Park Classification System
The Purpose of a Park Master Plan
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
Staff Resources
Archaeologists Landscape Architects Planners Natural Resource Specialists Operational Specialists Recreation Specialists Park Development Specialists
Park Master Plan Time Line
- Research and Site Analysis
- Public Information Meeting – June 27, 2017
- Develop Draft Master Plan
- Publish Draft Master Plan
- Public Comment Meeting – Fall 2017
- Public Comment Period
- Revise Draft Master Plan
- Park Authority Board Approval – Winter 2018
Tonight
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Park Master Plans in General
Written Report
Park Purpose & Classification Existing Conditions & Constraint Visitor Experience Planned Park Uses & Facilities Design Concerns
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
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 1900’s: Turner Family Farm
Site History
Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency
Site History
Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975
Site History
Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 Turner Farm – 1999 Master Plan - 2000
Site History
Early 1900’s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV Park - 1975 Turner Farm - 1999 Master Plan - 2000 Turner Farm House - 2010
Resident Curator Program
Preserve Historic Properties long-term leases Qualified tenants Agree to rehabilitate & maintain Private citizen Non-profit entity For-profit entity http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rcp
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Riding Rings & Barn
Riding Rings & Barn Parking
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Existing Conceptual Development Plan (CDP)
Riding Rings & Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Running Track & Croquet Court
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Barn
Existing Facilities
Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Barn Farm House
Master Plan to Address
Resident Curator Program Include New Parcels Community Needs and Preferences Park Facilities & Uses
Help Plan Your Park
What would you like to see?
Uses Programs Facilities Improvements
What should we consider?
Issues Concerns
Next Steps in Planning Process
Develop Draft Master Plan Publish Draft Master Plan Public Comment Meeting – Fall 2017
Help Plan Your Park
Please visit our website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/turnerfarm.htm
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