Public Spaces Master Plan- Implementation Advisory Committee (PSMP- - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Public Spaces Master Plan- Implementation Advisory Committee (PSMP- IAC) Kickoff Meeting October 1, 2019 NOTE: This presentation is a working document, and some recommendations or ideas may have evolved or 1 changed based on continued discussions and additional analyses.

AGENDA  Introduction  PSMP Overview  PSMP-IAC  PSMP Implementation  Questions  Public Comment  Wrap Up/Next Steps 2

PLANNING CONTEXT- PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN Adopted 04/25/19 3

PLANNING CONTEXT Related Documents : Arlington  CIP County  Sector Plans Comprehensive Adopted  Area Plans Plan 04/25/19  Park Master Plans  Neighborhood Conservation Plans, etc. Natural Urban Forest Public Art Resources SUB-ELEMENTS Master Plan Master Plan Management Plan 4

PLAN ORGANIZATION 200+ recommendations 5

VISION & PRIORITY ACTIONS (PAGE X-XI) PUBLIC SPACES VISION Arlington County envisions a network of publicly- and privately-owned public spaces that connect the County’s established neighborhoods and growing corridors to natural areas, protect valuable natural resources, provide opportunities for structured and casual recreation, and ensure access to the Potomac River, Four Mile Run, and their tributaries. 6

PSMP BOARD GUIDANCE Tasks Estimated Timeline Reappoint the PSMP Implementation Advisory Committee Kick-off meeting- October 1, 2019 Update the Natural Resources Management & Urban Forest Initiate in Fall 2019/Winter 2020 Master Plans (Priority Action 10, Action 3.1., page 96) Field utilization analysis (Priority Action 4, Action Step 1.2.5., Initiate in Winter 2020 page 60) Update the County’s zoning regulations as they relate to parks Initiate in Winter/Spring 2020 and public spaces (Action Step 1.5.10., page 68) Review options and identify a preferred formal process for  present the charter to the Initiate in Spring/Summer 2020 adding lights to athletic fields (Action Step 1.5.5., page 67) Couny Board in July 2019- Jane/Irena Refine the Casual Use Space concept (Action Steps 1.3.1, 1.3.2  Committee kick-off in the Initiate in Winter 2020 page 61) fall 2019 Other PSMP Recommendations (200+) Workshop in early 2020 7

Public Spaces Master Plan Implementation Advisory Committee (PSMP-IAC) 8

PSMP- IAC: CHARGE Purpose: established by the County Manager to provide guidance on the implementation of the PSMP. Overall Charge : The responsibilities of the PSMP-IAC shall include, but are not limited to the following tasks:  Advise the County Manager on the implementation of the PSMP;  Ensure a balanced approach to prioritizing the implementation of the PSMP recommendations;  Provide feedback on the various community engagement processes needed to best implement specific PSMP recommendations;  Provide a forum for residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on the implementation of the PSMP;  Act as liaisons to and from their respective Commissions and the community;  Attend the PSMP-IAC meetings and participate in public engagement activities. Reporting: Annual update to the County Board on the progress toward implementation of the PSMP. 9

PSMP- IAC: CURRENT MEMBERSHIP  Co-Chairs: Bill Ross , Park and Recreation Commission o Jane Rudolph , Department of Parks and Recreation o  Arlington Public Schools: Bill Gillen  Bicycle Advisory Committee: Elizabeth Kiker  Economic Development Commission: Thomas Jensen  Environment and Energy Conservation Commission (E2C2): Teresa Leonardo  Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission: TBD  Park and Recreation Commission: Sergio Enriquez  Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Andrea Walker  Planning Commission: Jane Siegel  Sports Commission: Nancy Sharkey  Urban Forestry Commission: Caroline Haynes  Department of Parks and Recreation designee: Lisa Grandle 10

MEETING LOGISTICS & SCHEDULE  Ground Rules  Alternates  Decision making  Meeting Schedule : meet as needed to adequately fulfill its role and responsibilities outlined in the charter (Charge) 11

County Board Guidance Implementation Steps:  IFNRMP  Field Utilization  Zoning Regulation Review/Update  Athletic Field Lighting Process  Casual Use Spaces 12

INTEGRATED FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES MASTER PLAN (IFNRMP)

INTEGRATED FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES MASTER PLAN (IFNRMP) Priority Action 10: Update the Urban Forest Master Plan and the Natural Resources Management Plan through a combined process. (Action 3.1., pg. 96) Adopted in 2004 Adopted in 2010 Combined into the Integrated Forestry and Natural Resources Master Plan 14

IFNRMP- UPDATES  Staff is working to identify a consultant to lead the project  Natural Resources Joint Advisory Group (NRJAG) will guide the process  NRJAG members will report back to their respective Commissions and to the PSMP-IAC throughout the process 15

IFNRMP- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT  Step 1: Kick-off meeting with NRJAG PSMP-IAC  Step 2: Public scoping workshop events NRJAG  Step 3: Public review for draft IFNRMP  Step 4: Public review for final draft IFNRMP  Step 5: Final IFNRMP to advisory commissions and committees and County Board - winter 2020-2021 16

FIELD UTILIZATION

FIELD UTILIZATION & PSMP Priority Action 4: 1.2.5. Analyze athletic field utilization to improve data on the current use and assess future athletic field needs. The County will work with the community to determine a set of use assumptions that will enable consistent evaluation of field utilization and capacity. This will be used in conjunction with the Level of Service recommendations (see 1.2.4.). (pg. 60) 1.2.4. Conduct a public space needs assessment, including a statistically valid survey and Level of Service analysis, on a 5-year cycle. As the County needs, trends and population projections may change, conducting a needs assessment and reviewing and updating Level of Service analysis and methodology on a regular basis would allow the County to keep pace with these changes and adjust its recommendations accordingly. In addition, the County will periodically evaluate existing and gather new data on public space amenities, such as casual use spaces, natural lands, dog parks/runs, trails, athletic fields, community gardens, etc., to refine the Level of Service standards and approaches in the future. (pg. 60) 18

DPR SPORTS OFFERINGS & ACTIVITIES Organization Offering  DPR partners with Arlington Little League Youth Baseball organizations to offer a variety of youth sports. Arlington Babe Ruth Youth Baseball Arlington Travel Baseball Youth Baseball  Organizations are Arlington Soccer Association Youth Soccer predominantly run by volunteers. Youth Ultimate League of Arlington Ultimate (Frisbee) Arlington Youth Lacrosse Youth Lacrosse  Organizations are asked to Arlington Tackle Football Youth Football adhere to Athletic Field Arlington Girls Softball Association Youth Softball Allocation Guidelines. Arlington Senior Babe Ruth Baseball American Legion Post 139 Baseball 19

DPR SPORTS OFFERINGS & ACTIVITIES  DPR administers year- Sport Offering Youth/Adults round sports offerings for Flag Football Youth youth and adults on outdoor athletic fields. Softball Adults Pick-Up Soccer Adults  Youth Flag Football, and Bolivian Veteran’s Soccer League Adults Adult Softball are NOVA Coaches League Adults administered by DPR. Arlington Co-ed Kicks Adults  Other leagues listed here Arlington Women’s Soccer Adults are partner organizations, League similar to youth partner Old Guys Soccer League (OGSL) Adults leagues. 20

ATHLETIC FIELD INVENTORY DIAMOND FIELDS RECTANGULAR FIELDS COMBINATION FIELDS 19 42 35 14 synthetic 3 lighted 2 synthetic 15 lighted 19 lighted Fields Used For:  Football (tackle & flag)  Soccer Fields Use For: Fields Used For:   Lacrosse Baseball All Diamond & Rectangular  Softball  Field Hockey Sports Depending on  Kickball  Rugby Season/Time of the Year  Drop-in play  Ultimate Frisbee  Kickball 21  Drop-in play

FIELD UTILIZATION NEXT STEPS  November/December 2019- Meet with the PSMP-IAC to review: o Field allocation guidelines o Current scheduling process o Current utilization reviews o 2020 Public Engagement process for Field Utilization study o What is utilization? o Schedule of engagement opportunities o Role for PSMP-IAC members in the process 22

ZONING REGULATIONS REVIEW & FIELD LIGHTING PROCESS