Edies Mulch Site Master Plan Public Meeting #1 City of Ladue, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Edie’s Mulch Site Master Plan Public Meeting #1 City of Ladue, Missouri 05.14.2019 EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 1

Team Introduction • Anne Lamitola - Director of Public Works • Beautifjcation, Open Space, and Tree Advisory (BOSTA) Committee • Jay Wohlschlaeger - Partner • Liza Farr - Planner • Allyssa Gray - Designer EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 2

Project Funding The City of Ladue has received a planning grant from the Municipal Park Grant Commission (MPGC). This grant will assist with the cost of creating the Master Plan for a future park on the Edie’s Mulch Site. The MPGC is also a potential funding source for implementation, with a maximum grant amount of $370,000. • C onfjrm a vision for future development of the park. • Assist the City in future grant applications for park construction. • Implementation timeline and funding are to be determined. EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 3

Project Goals The focus of this project is to create a Edie’s Mulch Site Master Plan that addresses the following key priorities for the City of Ladue: • Improve the park site with low-maintenance passive recreational amenities • Coordinate with partners that are active on or near the park site • Connect the park site with Clayton Road business district • Enable access to views of Deer Creek • Enhance vegetation through native plantings and removal of invasives • Maintain Public Works operations at the site ¯ EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 4

Project Process SWT Design and the City of Ladue will work together to produce a Master Plan responsive to community input: • May 14, 2019 : Open House #1 • Project Kick-ofg • Community Input and Discussion • May - Mid June : • Meetings with Key Stakeholders • Refjne Concepts Based on Community Input • Produce Imagery, Cost Estimates, Implementation Strategies in Draft Report • June 24, 2019 : Open House #2 • Final Concept Plan & Connectivity Diagram • Overview of Input (Meeting #1 and Survey) • Overview of Stakeholder Discussions • Cost Review • Priorities Discussion • Mid-June - Mid-July : • Incorporate Community Feedback • Finalize Master Plan Document • Mid-July - Late July : • Finalize Document with City • Submit Final Master Plan Document ¯ EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 5

City Context a d u e R o a d L d a o S. Lindbergh Boulevard R Warson Road t h g i n K c M . d o a R S n t o l a y C Interstate 64/40 Deer Creek Edie’s Mulch Site Rodes Park Litzsinger Road Tilles Schools Park Clayton Road Business District EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 6

Design Concept I n t e r s t a t e 6 4 / 4 0 Parking S F o r t y D r . Operations win Springs Lane D e e r C r e e k Pedestrian Trail Planted Stormwater Swale Horse Trail Reclaimed Land Pole Barn Shelter Cell Tower Overlook Meadow EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 7

Existing Conditions Interstate 64/40 2 , 4 1 5 S ’ F o r t y D r . 3 acres of 340’ paved yard TOTAL PROPERTY AREA: 12.3 acres Deer Creek Flood Hazard Area (1% Annual Chance) Flood Area (0.2% Annual Chance) EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 8

Existing Conditions Interstate 64/40 S Forty Dr. TOTAL PROPERTY AREA: 12.3 acres Deer Creek MoDOT Easement MSD Easement MSD Sanitary Sewer Easement Ameren Easement Planned MSD Improvement Easement - Permanent Planned MSD Improvement Easement - Temporary Construction EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 9

Program and Site Identity Existing Conditions Constraints • City of Ladue Public Works operations: • Controlled access • Truck turning radii • Noise • Machinery storage • Cell phone tower • Private property lines cross Deer Creek • Site stormwater management and testing • Flood zones • Ameren, MSD, and MODOT easements • Construction Timeline Deer Creek Sanitary Sewer Project (2019-2023) Assets • Underutilized natural space • Deer Creek aesthetics and habitat • Potential partners • Existing concrete pad for parking EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 10

Program and Site Identity Opportunities • Nature-focused, passive trail park • Asphalt trail loop • Separate entrance from Public Works operations • Moments to pause: • Shelter at trailhead • Benches along trail • Overlook to view Deer Creek • Parallel equestrian trail • Connect to informal trails • Planting barrier from Public Works operations • Potential partnerships • Future opportunity to connect to Clayton Road Business District • Future opportunity to stormwater basins EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 11

Design Concept I n t e r s t a t e 6 4 / 4 0 Parking S F o r t y D r . Operations win Springs Lane D e e r C r e e k Pedestrian Trail Planted Stormwater Swale Horse Trail Reclaimed Land Pole Barn Shelter Cell Tower Overlook Meadow EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 12

Trail Concept Images Pedestrian Trail Horse Trail Horse Trail Benches along Grants Trail Asphalt Trail through Woods EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 13

Shelter and Overlook Concept Images Shelter Overlook Small Picnic Shelter Large Picnic Shelter Creek Overlook EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 14

Additional Elements Concept Images Pole Barn Meadow Vegetated Stormwater Swale Pole barn Vegetated stormwater swale Meadow EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 15

Beyond the Boundary Connections, Partners, & Stakeholders • Clayton Road Business District - Intersection improvement at Clayton / 1-64/40 Clayton Road Business District • Neighboring residential property owners • Nearby Destinations: Deer Creek Club, Rac- quet Club, Litzsinger Ecology Center • Long-Term Partners: Great Rivers Greenway, Deer Creek Watershed Alliance Easements: MSD, Ameren, MODOT Private Property Owners Racquet Site Club Existing Informal Trails D e e r C r e e k L i t z s i n g e r C l u b E c o l o g y C e n t e r EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 16

Beyond the Boundary Long-Term Partners: Great Rivers Greenway • Connect to regional greenway system Deer Creek Watershed Alliance • Coordinate creek improvements • Work with volunteers Edie’s Mulch Site EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 17

PLEASE VISIT THE OPEN HOUSE MAPS! EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 18

Project Schedule / Next Steps OPEN HOUSE #2 JUNE 24TH STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS MONTH OF JULY FINAL MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT WEEK OF JULY 29TH EDIE’S MULCH SITE MASTER PLAN City of Ladue, Missouri May 14, 2019 19