Turner Farm Park Master Plan Public Comment Meeting October 30, 2017
Tonight’s Agenda Introductions: Judy Pedersen, Public Information Officer Remarks: Supervisor Foust, Dranesville District Tim Hackman, Park Authority Board Presentation: Andy Galusha, Project Manager, Park Planning Comment Session: Moderated by Judy Pedersen
FCPA at a Glance TRAILS PARKS PARKS 324 427 miles TOTAL VISITATION TOTAL VISITATION 17,754,788 LAND LAND 23,300+ 23,300+ acres
Park Authority Board 12 Members Appointed by Board of Supervisors 9 Supervisory Districts 3 At Large
Park Authority Mission Enhance Citizens’ Quality of Life Through: Natural & Cultural Resource Stewardship Recreational Opportunities Quality Facilities & Services
Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan Park Classification System Local Parks District Parks Countywide Parks Resource-based Parks General Framework Guiding Appropriate Uses General Park Size Ranges Typical Facilities Visitor Experience
Park Classification System Countywide Park Unique Experiences & Activities Serves County
The Purpose of a Park Master Plan Create Site-specific, Long-range Vision Identify Resources Worthy Of Protection Assess Site Conditions And Community Concerns Provide A General Guide For Appropriate Park Uses Establish The General Location For Proposed Uses
Master Plan Revision to Address New Parcels Resident Curator Program Community Needs & Preferences Park Facilities & Uses
Staff Resources Archaeologists Landscape Architects Planners Natural Resource Specialists Operational Specialists Recreation Specialists Park Development Specialists
Park Master Plans in General Written Report Park Purpose & Classification Existing Conditions & Constraints Visitor Experience Planned Park Uses & Facilities Design Concerns Conceptual Development Plan Conceptual Site Layout General Location of Facilities General Location of Use Areas Not Engineered Site Plan
Park Master Plan Time Line • Research and Site Analysis • Public Information Meeting – June 27, 2017 • Develop Draft Master Plan • Present to Park Authority Board • Public Comment Meeting – October 30, 2017 Tonight • Public Comment Period – Ends November 29 • Revise Draft Master Plan • Park Authority Board Approval – Winter 2017-8
Location of Turner Farm Park Potomac River Dulles Access Road Route 7 Springvale Road Georgetown Pike
Nearby Parks Great Falls Grange Hickory Run Lexington Estate Windemere Great Lockmeade Falls Grange Great Falls Nike Great Falls Windemere Nike Lockmeade Hickory Run Lexington Estates
Existing Conditions Topography
Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes
Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology
Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area
Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage
Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements
Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access
Existing Conditions Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Area Drainage Easements Site Access Treed
Site History Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm
Site History Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency
Site History Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975
Site History Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 DMA & Turner Farm - 1999
Site History Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 DMA & Turner Farm - 1999 Master Plan - 2000
Site History Early 1900s: Turner Family Farm Cold War: Nike Missile Control Site Defense Mapping Agency Park Authority: Lexington Estate SV - 1975 DMA & Turner Farm - 1999 Master Plan - 2000 Turner Farm House - 2010
Resident Curator Program Preserve Historic Properties Long-term Leases Qualified Tenants Private Citizen Non-profit Entity For-profit Entity Agree to Rehabilitate & Maintain With Their Own Funds http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rcp
2000 Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Riding Rings Barn Parking Observatories Sundials Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Running Track Croquet Court
Existing Facilities Riding Areas Parking Observatories Sundial Picnic Area & Shelter Playground Trails Barn Farm House
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone Trails
2017 CDP Features Entrance Zones Equestrian Zone Resident Curator Zone Barn Zone Astronomy Zone Family Zone Open Play Zone Trails Resource Protection Zone
Features Removed from 2000 CDP Croquet Court Replaced by Open Play
Features Removed from 2000 CDP Croquet Court Replaced by Open Play Running Track
Next Steps in Planning Process Public Comment Period – 30 Days Revise Draft Master Plan Present to PAB December 2232 Application Special Exception – Resident Curator Program
Questions or Comments? Existing Facilities Proposed Zones Entrance Farm House Entrance Barn Trail Riding Areas Sundial Observatories Picnic Area & Playground Entrance Parking
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