Marshview Park Concept Briefing and Feedback Session Seatack Civlc League April 2, 2012 1
Outline of Today’s Discussion Introductions Context for Marshview Park Site analysis - Layers of information and research Opportunities & Constraints = Possibilities Review of Park Concepts Your Feedback is Important Next Steps 2
Contextual Analysis Summary Location ~ Features ~ Use ~ Vision 3
Contextual Analysis Summary Owls Creek Master Plan Key Concepts – Natural Network – Technology Integration – Personal/local/global stories – Create a Destination • 4
Contextual Analysis Summary Oceana • Role in Preservation of Site • Uses Restricted by Deed • Jets Overhead 5
Contextual Analysis Summary 1919 Seatack History 6
Surrounding Recreation Facilities Beach Garden • Beach Garden Park Park Ball fields, playground, trails • Seatack North Park Oceanfront Seatack Park Beaches Ball field, soccer fields • Seatack Community Park Norfolk Ave Trail Playground, ball field, Seatack Rec Center Salt Marsh basketball, shelter Point Park Seatack Community • Joseph V. Grimstead, Sr. Seatack Park Community Recreation Center • South Beach Multi – Use Trail • Oceanfront Resort District Camp Pendleton 7
Site Analysis Summary 8
Past Uses • Part of the Owls Creek ecosystem • Farming / homestead • Clearing for development / ditches • Purchase by Navy 1919 1937 1990 9
Existing features • Wetlands (upland and tidal) • Mature Pines and Hardwoods • Views of Owl Creek 10
Current Use Drainage Ditch / storm water outfall 11
Current Use Wildlife Habitat Lands • Multiple T&E bird & reptile species within a 2-mile radius of the project area. • Species are primarily related to nearby beaches (ferns & sea turtles) 12
Current Use Pedestrian and Bike Trails 13
Existing Trails 14
Trail Connections • • Access / Circulation - Vehicular / Bike / Peds • Access 15
Summary from 2002 Planning Study • Expansion of existing Seatack Park to west of park. • Multi-use path system. • Enhanced gateways to the park. • More active recreation opportunities near the entrance. • Do not have organized sports at Marshview 16 By RK&K and EDAW, Inc.
Summary 2002 Planning Study Park user comments – Seatack – more parking, basketball court, fix drainage, family gathering opportunities, – Condos – no parking, looking forward to trails Kids – want BMX – 17
Opportunities Attributes of both metro and community parks 18
Opportunities History of Seatack • Exemplify the history of the area, roots of Virginia beach • Global, national, local stories • Seatack is a 200 year old community 19
Historical Site Interpretation • Phase 1 Cultural Resources Survey Completed in May 2011 • Survey identified one site that is in very good archeological condition (minimal disturbance) and that is considered potentially eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. • This site fills a research gap in Virginia Beach. No sites pertaining to small or middling farmsteads that date to the period 1650-1750 have been excavated in Virginia Beach or ever thoroughly tested and evaluated. 20
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Opportunities Create a Community Destination Celebrate Oceana Restore the Environment Preserve the Natural Network 22
CPTED - NATURAL SURVEILLANCE • Increase the visibility of core or high-use areas within the park: – Multiple housing types located around site offers “eyes on street” – Community Parks located at perimeter of site – Cluster compatible activities to avoid conflict, maximize visibility and to promote positive social interaction. – Provide for strategically placed lighting. • Within parking lots and high use areas – Recognition that some areas of park cannot be observed or made safe during night hours, park open only until dusk. – Provide clear, identifiable entry points. – Selective and strategic use of elements within the landscape such as: • Fencing, lighting, and planting • Provide an average of 10 feet of clear distance between trail route and vegetation to offer visibility and distance from potential threats. – Clearly mark areas and their use. • Placement of directional signs and display signs. • Use of markers to delineate route of trails. • Differentiate between park property and adjacent private property. • Post displays for and provide hard copies of maps. • Post park rules at access points and gathering areas. 23
Alternative 1 Discussion Ties with general concept of preferred master plan Responds to existing trail alignment integrity Links to vision of the area related to the Aquarium/Owls Creek Area Natural network / environmental education / Perimeter community park elements Provide perimeter buffers 24
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Alternative 2 Discussion Alternative 1 amenities PLUS Additional 15-20 acre park area on southern border Improved and relocated ballfields for Seatack Expanded parking areas More formal active bike park area 27
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Main Trail connects Marshview Drive to Virginia Avenue Virginia Avenue Park Node 29
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Next Steps • Brief Open Space Advisory Committee – 02/2012 • Brief Owls Creek Plan Steering committee- 03/2012 • Neighborhood Meetings: – April 2, 2012 Seatack Civic League Meeting Coordinate with: (tonight) – Shadowlawn/Salt Marsh Point/Lands End Clean Water Task Force • Engage Rudee Inlet Foundation Parks and Recreation Commission Open Space Advisory Committee Resort Strategic Growth Area Plan Owls Creek Plan Next Comprehensive Plan update • Revise Park Master Plan to incorporate citizen input from above groups • Public Open House on final Park Master Plan by July 2012 • Complete design and construction of main trail by July 2013 • Fund and implement Park Master Plan in 31 phases
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