WELCOME KILLIN WETLANDS Community Event #2 May 19th, 2015 CRITTER - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WELCOME KILLIN WETLANDS Community Event #2 May 19th, 2015

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WHY WE ARE HERE Project Goals: 1. Create safe access into the site and to the wetland 2. Support wildlife observation and learning about the natural and cultural history 3. Protect natural resources 4. Provide birding experiences and educational opportunities Current Access: 1. Killin Wetlands has become a draw for people seeking American Bitterns, Soras, and other birds, but setting up a scope on Cedar Canyon Road is unsafe. 2. We have the opportunity to provide safe access for excellent bird watching and continued restoration activities.

TONIGHT’S AGENDA What we heard Gather feedback on: 1. Re fi ned conceptual design 2. Visitor experience design 3. Quilt block exercise Next steps

COMMUNITY EVENT 1 KILLIN WETLANDS NATURAL AREA Rank your top 3 1 most important ACTIVITIES ac � vi � es for the 2 very important project. Place one dot next to each of 3 important your 3 priori � es. Volunteer Work Conservation Education Light Hiking Learning About Place Through Art Walking on a Boardwalk Gathering + Viewing Picnicking Birding

EARLY CONCEPTS KILLIN WETLANDS NATURAL AREA KILLIN WETLANDS NATURAL AREA DAY USE DAY USE Idea One: One-way Loop Idea Three: Loop Entry Road PRESERVED IMPACTED PRESERVED IMPACTED NOTES NOTES Gate avoid root zone WALNUT WALNUT avoid root zone requires screening RESIDENCE RESIDENCE removed GATHERING SPACE una � ected GATHERING SPACE una � ected PUMP HOUSE protect mechanical systems protect mechanical systems PUMP HOUSE CHICKEN COOP relocated una � ected CHICKEN COOP SEPTIC DRAINFIELD relocated/rebuilt relocated/rebuilt SEPTIC DRAINFIELD STEEL SHED unnecessary unnecessary STEEL SHED TREE GROVE may require wall may require wall TREE GROVE Gate Pump House rking Gate a P House rking Bus Bus a P Steel Coop Shed Coop Viewpoint Viewpoint Barn Trailhead Barn Trailhead Parking Native Plantings, Typ. Native Plantings, Typ. Restroom Restroom Idea Two: Entry Road Adjacent to Field Idea Four: Maximize Openspace by Barn Gate PRESERVED PRESERVED IMPACTED IMPACTED NOTES NOTES WALNUT avoid root zone WALNUT avoid root zone RESIDENCE requires screening requires screening RESIDENCE GATHERING SPACE una � ected una � ected GATHERING SPACE Gate PUMP HOUSE protect mechanical systems protect mechanical systems PUMP HOUSE CHICKEN COOP relocated relocated CHICKEN COOP SEPTIC DRAINFIELD relocated/rebuilt relocated/rebuilt SEPTIC DRAINFIELD STEEL SHED unnecessary unnecessary STEEL SHED TREE GROVE protected may require wall TREE GROVE House Parking Coop Coop Steel Shed Viewpoint Parking Bus Viewpoint Barn Barn Trailhead Trailhead Restroom Native Plantings, Native Plantings, Typ. Typ. Restroom

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DAY USE AREA SITE PLAN Activities Legend Volunteer Work Asphalt Light Hiking Gravel Conservation Education 20 Existing structure Learning about place through art NW Cedar Canyon Rd. Fence Gathering + Viewing Guardrail Birding Existing tree Picnicking Proposed tree Facilities 1 Existing barn, stabilized. Existing 21 accessory structures removed. Existing chicken coop 11 2 20 Viewing gallery 3 12 8 17 Picnic tables 4 Benches 5 13 Bike rack 6 17 Information / kiosk 7 2 14 17 Monument sign 9 8 10 7 9 Drinking fountain 6 1 15 Utility pole at Restroom 10 barn removed 4 11 Parking; 18 standard; 2 ADA 16 5 3 7 16 Existing pump house 12 13 Bus drop-o � Entry area 14 18 15 Gathering area / � exible event space 16 Trailhead 17 Stormwater 18 Trail seating 19 Learning shelter - Crow’s Nest 0 50’ N 20 Automatic gate 21 Over � ow parking - 10 additional spaces 19 See Trails Plan for Continuation (future phase)

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN TRAILS SITE PLAN . d R n i l l i K Day Use Area Site Plan 7 1 NW Cedar Canyon Rd. 2 2 3 Legend 2 4 Trail - 3’ width 2 Trail - 4’ width 8 Trail - 5’ or 6’ width 6 Asphalt 2 5 ~200’ 0 N Gravel Facilities Activities Blind 1 1 Existing barn 5 Volunteer Work Walking on a boardwalk Trail seating Blind 2 2 6 Light Hiking Gathering + Viewing Blind 3 Trail steps 3 7 Conservation Education Birding Learning shelter - Crow’s Nest Boardwalk 4 8 Learning about place through art Picnicking Typical trail layout with seating Proposed viewing blind screened with natural vegetation

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DAIRY BARN OVERLOOK Key Map

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DAIRY BARN OVERLOOK Key Map

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN CROW’S NEST SHELTER • Sheltered gathering for approximately 30 people • Viewers screened from wetland • Built from lumber reclaimed on-site using truss- framing reminiscent of dairy barn • Translucent roof panels o � er views into shelter from dairy barn overlook for security Key Map

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN BOARDWALK

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN BIRD BLINDS AND WILDLIFE VIEWING Precedent viewing blind Conceptual viewing blind sketch Wetland boardwalk precedent Precedent viewing blind Viewing blind at terminus of boardwalk Conceptual viewing blind sketch Killin dairy barn hayrack

VISITOR EXPERIENCE DESIGN If there was one thing you wanted the visitor to see or know about this site before they leave, it would be... What stories are best told here? What might be common visitor questions or (mis)perceptions of this site? Have you visited similar sites to this one? If so, where was it and what did you do there? When visiting natural and historic sites, how do you like to learn about the site/features?

REFINED CONCEPTUAL DESIGN QUILT BARN TRAIL OF WASHINGTON COUNTY What is a Quilt Barn? • A Quilt Barn is a barn or other farm building that displays a quilt square. Often these barns are very old and have historical or landmark signi � cance in the area. • Usually the quilt squares are hand-painted to resemble traditional quilt blocks (or patterns) that Would you have been used by generations of quilters. like to see a quilt block go here? Quilt Barn Trail of Washington County • The Westside Quilters Guild has embarked on a multi-year project to create a quilt barn trail in Washington County. • Quilt blocks will be mounted on non-residential buildings outside the Washington County Urban Growth Boundary. • This trail will highlight the county’s agricultural and historical heritage, promote area tourism, create public art, and showcase the art of quilting. • The three blocks are installed: 31535 SW Simpson Road, Cornelius 32720 NW Hornecker Road, Hillsboro 30975 NW Hillcrest St, North Plains Barker Farm north of Tillamook Turkey Tracks quilt block for The Kinton Grange Hovering Hawks quilt block at Simpson Century Farm in Family fan quilt block created at Gates Century Farm in Cornelius Hillsboro

NEXT STEPS 1. Public Open House for discussion and review 2. Gather feedback 3. Final recommendation - work with sta ff and internal leadership team 4. Final recommendation to Metro Council work session 5. Permitting complete end of year, 2015 6. Construction 2016/2017 7. Opening 2017

KILLIN WETLANDS Community Event #2 May 19th, 2015