Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy Public Opinion Survey Results Public Meeting #2 May 11, 2017
Background Parks CIP: - Allocated $13 million to Land Acquisition Purpose: - Changing needs / balance development - Proactive approach First Phase: - Strategy for land acquisition - Policy & Procedures for Implementation
Components of LAS Study Existing Conditions Analysis Survey Needs/Priorities Analysis and Selection Criteria Implementation Policy Confidential Preliminary List of Properties for Acquisition
Public Opinion Survey Results Presentation Presentation Topics: • Brief Review of Focus Group & Virtual Town Hall Results • Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results regarding Land Acquisition • Needs & Priorities Summary • Land Acquisition Methods • Next Steps
Focus Group Results
Focus Group Results • Invited representatives and stakeholders from public and non-profit organizations that use or advocate for open space • Focus group meeting was held March 28th • Discussion topics were partnership opportunities, methods of acquisition, and interactive “Sammamish Bucks” exercise to rank priorities
Focus Group Results: Partnership Opportunities • School Districts (shared use of fields, environmental education) • Work with King County (TDR program, Conservation Futures) • Land trusts, non-profits, private donations, NGOs • Sports organizations • Homeowner associations
Focus Group Results: Key Findings • In Active Use category, athletic fields and waterfront recreation were the highest priorities • In Passive Use category, trails were highest priority • In Preservation category, preserving tree canopy and linking streams and wildlife corridors were the highest priorities
Statistically- Valid Household Survey Results
Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results • Mailed to randomized addresses in the City • March 6 th through March 30 th • 856 respondents (22% response rate) • 40% think there are not enough parks • 46% think there are just enough parks • Only 9% think there are more than enough parks
Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results Preferred Priorities for Parks and Recreation Buy Land for Future Use 33 67 Conduct Maintenance on 33 67 Existing Priority Not a Priority Improve/Upgrade 30 70 Existing New Facilities on 25 75 Undeveloped Sites
Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Preferred Focus 47% Active Use & Recreation 78% Passive Use 69% Preservation 7% Other
Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Active Use/Recreation 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 58% 57% 55% 50% 47% 40% 43% 30% 20% 10% 8% 0% Playgrounds Athletic Sports Waterfront Indoor Other Fields Courts Recreation Recreation
Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Passive Use 100% 96% 90% 80% 70% 60% 62% 50% 46% 45% 40% 30% 33% 20% 10% 7% 0% Picnic Areas Trails Wildlife Cultural/ Community Other Viewing Historic Sites Gardens
Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Preservation 100% 90% 89% 80% 80% 78% 70% 60% 50% 46% 40% 30% 20% 10% 3% 0% Preserving Tree Linking Streams Lands in Wetlands & Other Canopy & Wildlife Proximity to Sensitive Areas Corridors Existing Open with Ecological Spaces Benefits
Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Additional Comments 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Urban development 57% Preserve nature/open spaces 57% General positive comments 23% Trails 17% Cost concerns 15% Walkability 14% Sports/recreation 14% Child focused 14% Traffic/roads 13%
Review of Virtual Town Hall Survey Results
Virtual Town Hall Survey Results Preferred Focus • January 27 through March 21 Active Use 42% • 207 respondents Passive Use 87% • 96% favor land acquisition for parks, open space and Preservation 83% community use Other 11%
Total Responses Use Category Open Space Use Responses Response Rate Active Use & Recreation Playgrounds 66 32% Athletic Fields 61 29% Sports Courts 51 25% Waterfront Recreation 75 36% Indoor Recreation 61 29% Passive Use Picnic Areas 107 52% Trails 170 82% Wildlife Viewing 147 71% Cultural/Historic Sites 109 53% Community Gardens 108 52% Preservation Preserving Tree Canopy 159 77% Linking Streams & Wildlife Habitat Corridors 145 70% Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces 129 62% Wetlands & Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefits 147 71%
Key Findings • Most people participated in the survey to give opinions on passive uses and preservation uses • Trails are the highest priority for land acquisition • Most responses of all options • Most priority 1 ranking of all options • Preserving tree canopy is the second-highest priority • Second-highest response rate of all options • Second-highest number of priority 1 rankings of all options
Summary of Needs and Priorities
Summary of Needs and Priorities Community Priorities for Land Acquisition • Passive Recreation Use • Trails • Wildlife Viewing • Preservation/Open Space • Preserving Tree Canopy • Preserving Wetlands and Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefits • Linking Streams & Fish/Wildlife Corridors
Summary of Needs and Priorities Community Priorities for Land Acquisition • Active Use & Recreation • Playgrounds • Athletic Fields • Waterfront Recreation • Other Considerations • Strategy needs to address approach to land acquisition for other public needs that may arise
Land Acquisition Methods
Land Acquisition Methods: Purchase Method Definition Fee Simple The outright purchase of property at market value. Purchase Option to Exclusive right to purchase property, including a Purchase purchase price and valid for a specified term. Option holder is not obligated to purchase the property. Right of First The right to be the first allowed to purchase a Refusal property if it’s offered for sale. The holder is not obligated to purchase the property.
Land Acquisition Methods: Donations Method Definition Donation The gift of a property. Partial Donation The sale of property for less than market value. Life Estate Donation or sale of property with the seller reserving the right to live on and use the property until death or release of life interest.
Land Acquisition Methods: Other Method Definition Public Easement A right to use someone’s land for a specific purpose, such as access or conservation. Lease Rental of property for use by the holder for a specified term and cost. Land Trade Trading a City-owned surplus property for a privately-owned property. Dedication Property dedicated by a private property owner or land developer for public use.
Land Acquisition Methods: Other Method Definition Concomitant A development agreement setting development Agreement conditions for a property. Partnerships Agreement for public use between agencies or multiple parties/property owners. Eminent Domain/ Compulsory purchase of a property at fair market Condemnation value for a specific public purpose.
Land Acquisition Methods: Other Method Definition Transfer of Voluntary, incentive- based program that allows Development Rights landowners to sell development rights from their land to a developer to increase density of a development at another location Conservation Futures County managed program focused on preserving Program critical open space within King County.
Next Steps
Next Steps – Future Meeting Dates Selection Criteria and Acquisition Strategy: • Joint City Council/Parks Commission Meeting—June 13, 2017 • 3 rd Public Meeting—June 14, 2017
Next Steps – Future Meeting Dates Introduction/Adoption of Implementation Policy: • City Council Regular Meeting—July 11, 2017 • City Council Regular Meeting—July 18, 2017
Thank You Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy Public Opinion Survey Results Land Acquisition Site Nomination Online Form (web address) https://www.sammamish.us/parks-recreation/park-planning-projects/land-acquisition- strategy-implementation-policy/site-nomination-form/ Public Meeting #2 May 11, 2017
Open Space Use Categories • Active Use & Recreation • Playgrounds • Athletic Fields • Sports Courts • Waterfront Recreation • Indoor Recreation • Passive Use • Preservation
Open Space Use Categories • Active Use & Recreation • Passive Use • Picnic Areas • Trails • Wildlife Viewing • Cultural & Historic Sites • Community Gardens • Preservation
Open Space Use Categories • Active Use & Recreation • Passive Use • Preservation • Preserving Tree Canopy • Linking Streams and Fish/Wildlife Corridors • Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces • Wetlands and Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefit
Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Priorities for Active Use/Recreation 40 35 30 25 Playgrounds Athletic Fields 20 Sports Courts Waterfront Recreation 15 Indoor Recreation 10 5 0 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
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