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PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN (POPS) UPDATES Long Range Planning Committee May 29, 2018 1

AGENDA  Introduction  POPS Process & Timeline  Focused Topics: Land Acquisition o Level of Service o Athletic Fields: Synthetic Conversion & Lighting o Casual Use Spaces o Natural Resources & Trees o Other Plan Elements  Privately Owned Public Spaces o Fresh Approaches o Q&A  Next Steps  2

TIMELINE present vision, discuss + present preliminary prioritize strategic directions, ask targeted questions to recommendations informactions PUBLIC FOCUS PUBLIC POPS GROUP MEETING MEETING CHARRETTE COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SERIES SERIES ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENTS COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE strategic directions, ADVISORY ADVISORY ADOPTION actions, action steps + REVIEWS implementation strategy Summer 2016 Summer 2017 Feb 2016 Dec 2016 Dec 2017 Spring / Summer/Fall 2018 Jul - Aug 2016 Winter 2015-16 Fall 2018 draft plan ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE WE ARE options for classification ADVISORY land draft plan HERE + LOS standards acquisition discussions vision statement + strategy strategic directions STATISTICALLY VALID SURVEY definitions, strategic present final draft plan POPS POPPING direction prioritization PUBLIC UP EVENTS ENGAGEMENT S 3

PUBLIC INPUT (COLLABORATIVE PROCESS) Statistically Valid Stakeholder POPS POPS Advisory Public Meetings Charrette Focus Groups Survey Interviews Popping Up Committee February 2016 December 2016 Spring/Summer 2016 Winter 2015/2016 Winter/Spring 2016 Summer 2016 Goal: 800 Millennials Advisory Actual: 1,470 Seniors Committee Over 90 Teens APS participants Gen Xers Aquatics BIDs & Partners Bike/Ped Dog Parks Gymnastics Natural Resources Urban Forestry Sports Work Session Public Meetings Public Meetings Draft Online W/County Board December 2018 July 2017 February 20 th 2018 Land Acquisition Land Acquisition July-August 2017 FINAL DRAFT COMING Athletic Fields Athletic Fields Natural Resources, Trees Level of Service SOON… & Casual Use Spaces Natural Resources/Trees Casual Use Spaces 4

REVISIONS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT Preliminary POPS Draft: TDR 1.1.6. Explore strengthening and expanding the use of the County’s Transfer of Development Rights  policy as a tool to create and consolidate future public space. County’s Regulations- Modifications 1.2.10. Review and study possible modifications to the County’s regulations and codes — including zoning and other requirements related to setbacks, lighting, parking, signage, height, and temporary use of public and private property as public space — to allow more flexibility in park planning and respond to high-density contexts. 5

FEBRUARY 20 TH WORK SESSION WITH THE COUNTY BOARD  Guidance received on the following: • Land Acquisition • Level of Service • Fields: Synthetic Turf & Lighting • Natural Resources & Trees • Casual Use Spaces Presentation & Video: County Website  6

LAND ACQUISITION APPROACH 7

LAND ACQUISITION- PUBLIC FEEDBACK SUMMARY  General support for additional 30 acres of new public space over the next 10 years, as recommended in the POPS draft  Criteria & methodology in the preliminary draft were confusing  Identify funding sources & acquisition mechanisms  Identify priority areas- purpose of the site  Identify potential acquisitions in the document  Be transparent- clarify the process of making decisions to purchase the property POPS Draft Recommendation: 1.1. Add at least 30 acres of new public space over the next 10 years. 8

REVISED LAND ACQUISITION APPROACH HOW DOES IT WORK? Objective Evaluation Criteria Part I County Board Alignment with County Adopted Plans Consideration Acquisition Opportunity Part II Alignment with General PSMP Priorities 1 from Part III County Board Consideration Part III Recreational/ Natural Historic Leisure Resource Resource Purpose Purpose Purpose 9

PART 1: ALIGNMENT WITH COUNTY ADOPTED/ACCEPTED PLANS  The site is identified within an existing approved park master plan or park framework plan.  The site is identified as future parkland in an adopted comprehensive plan element or sector, area, or corridor plan.  The site is suggested as future parkland in an existing neighborhood conservation plan. 10

PUBLIC SPACES IDENTIFIED IN ADOPTED PARK MASTER PLANS EXAMPLE: MOSAIC PARK MASTER PLAN (ADOPTED IN 2009) 11

PUBLIC SPACES IDENTIFIED IN SECTOR PLANS EXAMPLE: CRYSTAL CITY SECTOR PLAN (ADOPTED IN 2010) 12

PART 2: ALIGNMENT WITH GENERAL PSMP PRIORITIES Associated with existing public spaces: Creation of a new public space: The site has been identified as one of the sending sites eligible  The site shares its perimeter with an existing public  for the transfer of development rights. space and is essential to the expansion of an The site could be used to create a new park and offers future  existing public space. potential expansion opportunities that would result in a park of The property is an infill property of an existing park,  at least ¼ acre. located on the corner of a park or would serve to The site is a “generational” or unique opportunity that if not  “normalize” a park boundary or shape. acquired at the point of time of the offer, would not be an The site will allow the creation of new pathway  opportunity again. connections to improve pedestrian and bicycle The site has been identified as a defunct private indoor or  access to the existing park. outdoor recreation facility (e.g., golf courses, swimming pools, community houses, etc.) The site is located in one of the major planning corridors  identified in GLUP, such as, Rosslyn-Ballston, Jefferson-Davis and Columbia Pike Corridors, or any future identified corridors. 13

PART 3: ALIGNMENT WITH PSMP PRIORITIES/SITE PURPOSE Natural Resources Purpose (examples): Recreational/Leisure Purpose (examples): The site could be used to protect or expand a The site could improve connections to trail systems within   or beyond the County, includes a segment of a future Natural Resource Protection Area. The site could increase the diversity of habitats for planned trail, or widen an existing trail.  critical species. The site could be designed to support casual, impromptu  use or connection with nature. Historic Preservation Purpose (examples): The site is individually listed on or eligible for individual  listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The site is called out for acquisition based on its historical  and/ or cultural value by an accepted Neighborhood Conservation Plan. 14

SITES THAT MEET CRITERIA FROM PART II & III EXAMPLE: LANG STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN EXPANSION (ACQUIRED IN FY2015/2016) Part II:  The site shares its perimeter with an existing public space and is essential to the expansion of an existing public space. Part III:  The site could facilitate adding or expanding recreational amenities that are needed based on the Level of Service Analysis (e.g., community gardens, courts, etc.) 15

WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN POPS? Acquisition Mechanisms Acquisition Funding Sources • Park Bonds • Negotiated Purchase & Sale • Dedication in Fee Simple • PAYG • Funds from TDR • Deed of Gift • Acquisition of State or Federal • Developer Contributions Surplus Real Property • Donations • Right of First Offer • Right of First Refusal • Option to Purchase • Life Estate with Reversion to the County • Acquisition with Restrictive Covenant • Easement • Partnerships with Non-County Entities: • Conservation Org and Land Trusts • Development Partners • Eminent Domain/Condemnation 16

WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN POPS? Compile all future public spaces identified in the County Board adopted plans Include a list of potential acquisition sites. Similar lists were included in the 1994 & 2005 Plans. Example from the 2005 PSMP: Benjamin Banneker Park Along the south side of North 18 th Street from North Van Buren to North Tuckahoe Street adjacent to existing park land. Examples: Clarendon & Crystal City Sector Plans 17 Mapping potential acquisition sites

INVENTORY OF PUBLIC SPACES IDENTIFIED IN ADOPTED PLANS 18

INVENTORY OF PUBLIC SPACES IDENTIFIED IN SITE PLANS 19

FEBRUARY 20 TH WORK SESSION WITH THE COUNTY BOARD GUIDANCE ON LAND ACQUISITION : County Board supported the proposed approach to Land Acquisition 20

LEVEL OF SERVICE APPROACH 21

LEVEL OF SERVICE - APPROACH Preliminary POPS Draft: 1.4. Use a context-sensitive, activity-based approach to providing amenities.  Based on community feedback, LOS changed from 2045 to 2035. Change Population-Based + Access Standards benchmarking Alexandria, VA Recommended national current statistically Bellevue, WA averages inventory Standard valid survey Berkeley, CA St. Paul, MN Population Based Standards Incremental Needs 278,100 266,300 256,000 Current Bench- National Recommended Total Example Survey Current 2025 2035 244,800 LOS marking Average standard by 2035 +25% 232,700 220,500 Basketball 2,547 2,132 6,000 Medium 3,000 0 0 2 2 Courts 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 22 Forecasted population growth