HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-11-2002 - 3cORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 11, 2002
Action Agentla
Item No. ~-r
SUBJECT: Park Facility Planning (PFP)-Timetables antl Summary Sheets _
DEPARTMENT: Environment and Resource PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No~
Conservation
ATTACHMENT INFORMATION CONTACT:
1) Map of Future PeBS and Open Space Sites Davitl Stencil, 245-2590
2) Park Facility Plan (PFPj Summary Sheets
3) Perk Fecdiry Plen (PFP) Timetables
(Under Separate COVer) TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Xillsborough ]328181
Chapel HIII 9fi8d501
Durham 888~I331
Mebane 336-22]-2031
PURPOSE: To review and consitlera set of tmetables and action plans for the planning antl
conslmction of new park facilities in the Capital Investment Plan
BACKGROUND: In November 2001, Orange County voters approved a $20 million bond
referendum for parks and open space projects. In addition, several other parks and nature
preserve protects have been identified for future activity or are alreatly underway, with lantla
previously-ownetl or acquired through the Lantla Legaq program.
On September 9'", the Boats receivetl a repod on these projects. reviewing Park Summary
Sheets that itlantifletl activities antl actions needatl to begin each project. Using comments
from that meeting, staffs from ERCD and Recrea0on and Parks have met to review the timing
antl available resources for each of [he projects, both individually and as a comprehensive
set.
Attechetl to this item is a map showing [he locations of projects that are undenvey or ready
for tlecision points. This is followetl by a revised Park Facility Plan (PFPj report, with
updated summary sheets. antl fnally a new set of color-cotled timetables for each project.
The timetables begin wim a summary timetable far sll projects, followed by intlividuel sheets
for each project, broken down by project categories such ae concept plan, bitls and pre-
mnsWCtion, and conatmction phases among others.
Staff bee usetl the status of each project, the financial rescurce tlmetable in the CIP and the
adopted Bond and N[ernative Financing Schedule, antl the availability of staff resources to
develop the estimates.
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In atltlition to [he park projeq summary sheets, staff has notetl that a repotl will be preparetl
far the Baartl's review of possible guitlelines far use of [he Soccer Buperfuntl. Additionally, a
request from the Ctty of Mebane far tuntls towartl improvements at Lake Michael Park has
not been addressed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposetl project timetables antl action sheets are consistent
with the adopted CIP and the adopted Bond and Alternative Financing Schedule. As each
project schedule is progmmmad and capital project ortllnancea are atlopted financial
Impacts will be atltlressetl in tletail for the individual protects.
RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends [hat the Board review and tliscuss the
proposetl action sheets antl timetables. Following the Boards tliscussan, staff will bring
back revised timetables and action sheets for approval in December.
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Park Facility Plan (PFP)
Process and Project Summary Sheets
'I'hn PRP Pxoceee ie deeignnd lp address perk Pacllity projects Chat ace within
the nnunq+s jurisdiction vnd are being pwsued solely as a County tacility.
Similar pxoress dnanmonts am being prepaxed for joint perks or masmr-
plawedjoint faulices projects whexe the County is partnaxing.vith the
Towne and or school aystenm. An nnrline of the diffaxent types o£ pxojeets
currently engaged may be found us Ahachmenc 1.
Part I. Basic OperatinK Principles for All County Parks
Facilities/Process
While eaoh park projects will nmi to hrwa its own sec of odes and conditions
that era epecffic to the natural and physical environment of the site, an
interest Lae been exPreesed to having a set of basic operating principles [Let
would apply to each park - evpnented by aitc~spwific principles end
guidnlincs as needed fox individual sites.
1. Each park and puhlie open apace frcility pnpacn sheuld receive a°uW
16oAne in terms of initial appropriation anti plarwing and design
potential. Ilowever, some staggering of aoniviciea may be necessary don en
o finite amount of human and fmanunl resoorcos
1. Oppurtuninies fox economise of scale and rost savings should be explored
as projects continue anti ore developed
3. Each concept plan nnmmitmo will hove a grope of duties ~md a set of
guiding principles set by rho llnnrd of Cemmiesionera xt the time of
appoin[nrent. TLe Boazil may also adopt a "pxeconcaptl' plan W help
provide dieec[ion to vhe commiucc
9. The County's nrgarrizational vision Gn parks philwoplyy is towards an
°OLnsteadian° modal ox vision of pm'ke; that values nnmrel and
ecologically sensitive design, and flexible public open spaces 6m all areas
not designated tdr other speclHc uses
v. As such, the protection of nanmal areas end scream corridors shah be a
foremost eonsideravion in vhe desk or parka and public open spaoee, mrd
grading and alteration of vhe natural landscape miwmiud W Lhe degree.
possible
fi. Water nee should be mi~uiwd sod xariemping puxsned whemvex
possible and prudenv, including the ectcnGnn and "rapture" of on-aitn
etprmwater
'. Plantings end landscaping ~rt'parks vnd public open spans shall featuee
naAve vegetation whe[evm' prmctirmLmd appropuate
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8. Parke and public open apace ahoWdpmwvteapadsaman-fiiendly
ant sad allow for free movement while discouraging internal
automobile uaf}la Internal trails should be developed co~ietent with
both interm~l end a nal (trail en nectiona) networks
9. Where hisWriu oe otherwise-s°....;scant cultwal buildings or features exist
on the site, attention and conaideradon should be Given tv preservat[en of
these featwee witldn the context of the park
1D. Conaidexntion of potential w-location of ihcilities ie encouraged, ae
appropriate and ea directed by the 6oaxd
11.The concept plan for each pork and puhlic open space should reflect design
pv~ametera seasitPoe vn a~§nining pnipertiva and noighbars
Part II. Park Suaunary Sheets
The following Paxk Itacilitp Plan (PEA "pazk summary sheets° provide Luaic
information about each park project, the resnmr:es veednd to ecsomplish tha
cask, the euaent atatna of the project, the other pvtners or "plnyvrs" iv the
prnjarl, and a potential virneline of adivitieaL Tha tirvelive of activitic+v hsa
been adjusted to ho covsievent with color-wded project timetables.
The summary sheets Legn wish tbroo (fimdod) Covnty park Ueojecta that aze
yet to be initiated, followed by a seetim evmmari~ngonher projects
undarwvy nr nM, yet funded, [allowed by hint TowNCnunty prujecta.
'-Note: Wiuiln staf)unvld propose eo erptora economdes ofscale by addrvssivy
neuitiple projects( in the arena ufpuraMsing and eon.e[rneboa), aFE pr'ojecW'
will rwt 6e able m vmk~ eian.udtoneously from the same date due to human and
(our dad resourna Gmiaotions&I2CD and Rerremtion aruZAks stn/(Mva
takerv Hsu into aewunl here, conautenz with she rvdor~codedyrojert eemetahles_
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Project Name: Cetlar Grove ParK
Project Gost: $1.200.000
Pre~COncept Plan Completetl? Yes (reviewetl but not atlootetl)
Project Statue: Land acquired Precnncepf plan reviewed 6y BOCC in June
2001 6uf nol adopletl. Funds allocated in 2001 bond, designated accordingly in
2002-2072 ClP Project awading discussions with community groups before final
actions nestled farpark tlevelopmen[ are taken.
SCOP£ OF WO.'{X~ Once adopted by BOCC, take pre-concept plan
and operating principles as pad of the charge by the Board o/
Commissioners (in atltlRion to other guidelines to be adtletlJ, to
design the park. Look at potential forphasing of park development.
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~arnmittee Commissioner Brown
l Commissioner Halkiotis
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= 1 Recreation antl Parks Advisory Council member
I l 1 Commissbn for the Environment member
I Area Citaens
l citizen desi n rofessionall other ex edise
9ka `[Cesl •'a `> Pdmary: County Manager (or tlesignee), Open Space
Design Specialist, ERC Diredar, Recreatlon and
PeBS Management Director
Others As Needed Lantl Conservation Manager,
'" ''. County Engineer, Planning Director, Purchasing
::' Director, Public Works Director
Prolectetl Concept Plan Timetable`: March-October 2003
Taryet pate br BOCC Consideration': November 2003
- As per mrrent proposetl scbetlule
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Stage 2 -Bids and Construction
Oeorlnp oorvsaruckon draminga and bide, gmin Comrvty or 76wrv skeplan
approomZ, award bid to convector(s) aM nmtsvncE the park fan~ditiaa
aooording to the mdopled plan as per BOCC apprnual.
r. $1,190,000 (possibly in phases)
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Open Space Design Specialist
1-i County Engineer
i'', ERC DIrec[or
IIII f Planning Director
I Park Services Director
I~[. Conce t Plan Committee is a risetl of ac[ivit
oFCpa{stmchpn Dl-pwings r November 2003-
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BgRC 9A1NiISLtrpval i March 2004
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Aeft 7Turyu(m Amaeed nt tk[o lase:
If the Beard is reatly to proceetl with planning for [hls park:
1. Adopt pre-concept plan previously reviewed
2. Complete goal actions neetletl to construct park.
J. Review timinglcpprtlination of upgratles tp Northern Human Services
Canter as relates to park development
4. Discuss any Interim measures the Board might wlsh to pursue al the
tacllity (opening of existing [mll).
5. Appoint Catlar Grove Park Concept Plan Cammigee, with charge antl
soope pf work (based on precon<ep[ plan and phasing potential) antl
any operagng principles [he Boartl wishes [o apply.
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Project Name: Efland-Cheeks Park. Phase 11
Project Cost: 250 000
Pre-Concept Plan Comple[etl? Ves
Project Status: A concept plan exists, as tloes Phase I o/perk. Funds fiom 2001
bond, are designated accordingly in 2002-2012 CIP, originally planned to
develop nature Frei/s, teaching plddOrm and install field lighting.
SCOP£ OF WOR%Review existing concept plan /or adequacy end determine
best use of bond /ands lorpark. Amend conmpt plan as neetletl. Look at sub-
posse porennel ror rnase
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6'ipup Ma/p60[sh5p Commissioner Wrey
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S ' Primary: County Manager (or tlesignee). Open Space
I ? Design Specialist, ERC Olrecbr, Recreation and
i - Parks Management Director, Park Services Director
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Others as Neetlatl: Land Conservation Manager,
County Engineer, Planning piredoq Purchasing
Director, Public Works Director, others ae neetletl
Possible Review Timetable': Review exis[ina oleo
JanuarvJUne 2003
Target Date br BOCC COnsitleraticn?': Auaust 2003
' - As par cunent proposed schetlule.
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1. Deveivp construction draminge and deuelvp RFP (or bldg
3. Present cvnatruarivn. drawingaw Rovrd of Carnrniaeivn~a
3. Submit plans jor npyrnval(S[fe Pdan Approval-Plan.nine sw/f)
a Svliait u.d rriiew 6ida
o. Awmrd bid Eo mntraatvr/s)
serrv'. Commissioner Carey
County Manager (or designee)
Recreation and Perks Management Director
Purchasing Director
Open Space Design Specialist
ERC Director
I County Engineer
~! Planning Dirador
k,< Park Services Director
t=~~. ` (Concept Plan Review Work Group kept apprised of
Of "'lpn D' wm s ~i ri October 2003
"rovai ' Oecember 2003
sIFA& ckpa Re fns •~. Janus 2004
2p~V~+a".~~~,'f M~~i grGlPmiu~e k iT', i ~'
' -Opening date estimate depends on whet facilities are to be built
r~a?keded k P+«eeG ar rba 7m~e:
If the Baartl is ready to proceed with planning for this park:
1. Create Egand-Cheeks Park Plan Review Work Group, [o review [he
existing concept plan for the park for adequacy and changed
conditions, and amend as naedetl. Review letter from existing
wmmunlty group about Involvement.
2. Adopt operating principles and charge for Work Group, as needed.
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Project Name: Fairview Park
Project Cost: 850 000
Pre-COncepl Plan Completed? No
ProjeN Stalus'. Existing playground antl playing Treld. Decisions needed on 1)
whether perk will include 6olh County antl Town of Hillsborough portions or
County only, 2) whether a joint Covnty/lown perk or a County park, and 3f
whether park plan will be folded into master plan for other public (acilRies at site.
Funds fipm 2001 6onq appmpriatetl accordingly in 2002-2012 CIP, consistent
with rollowing timetable. There is no preconcept plaNCOncept plan. Meeting
being scheduletl6etween Countyand Town representatives to tliscuss issues.
3CGPF GF WOXx: Discuss outstanding issues with Town o(Hlllsborough.
Develop pre-concept plan. Form concept plan commrBee to tlesign park antl any
overell (ecllQg usingpre<onceptolan and opereting principles atlopted as part of
me char e b the Board o
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=Rarltlef3'+ I •-- f Commrssroners.
$11 500 (for tletailed topographic end location surve
Town of Hillsborough?
F'WIMiaW aB Commiss oner Jacobs
4+A 9q{, Fj(~a'C+pmplltteE. Commiss oner Halklotls
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~ lcitlzen tlesign professional) other expertise
Additional members ila Master Plen Work Grou ~
t(Respu[yee ~ I prmary: County Manager (or tlesignee), Open Space
Design Specialist, ERC Director, Recreation antl
Parks Management Director
.'' Other (also primary if Master Plan approach
U1 selectetl}. Lantl Conservation Manager, County
1~- ) Engineer, Planning Director (County and Town),
Pmchasin Director, Publlc Works Director
TowNCOUnry Work Group (Process): Dammber 2002-Fehruarv 2D03
BOCC Approval of SCOpe NProjec(: MarchJUne 2003
Projected Concept Plan Tmmetable` JuIV 20113-AOa120o4
Target Date BOCC?own Consideration". Mav-AUous12o04
'-AS per curteM pmpwetl acM1Ctlule.
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nee~eP eonez.~tm>L d,awa„~e an2zeeda„ le Town cite pmn approoas,
o,a ea ro co,~doeror(I m~a oo,~am<ot the pa.hfnetret~ aeoording to the
BOCGadopted~ plan.
u~ppupitflmarrl~~ f Commissioner Halkiotis
~fh ': Commissioner Jacobs
i+ ". County Manager (or tlesignee)
Recreation and Parks Management Director
Purcbasing Oireclor
I ~ '' Open Space Design Specialist
", Couny Engineer
ERC Director
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'6kan lZe~ m pweuQ at 4Ea #'me:
If the Boartl Is reatly [o proceed with planning for this perk'
1. BOGG representatives to meet with like contingent from Hillsborough
Boats to discuss join[ park, Master Plan opportunlBes, antl scope of
project
2. Once key tleclslons matle, the two eoartls might tlevelop and atlop[ a
preconcept plan antl scope of work
3. Appoint Fairview Park Concept Plan (or Fairview Campus Master Plan)
Committee, with charge antl mission based on preconcept plan antl any
operating principles [he BoaN wishes to apply.
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Litlle Rlver Reoipnal Park (8342 000 Grenl-funtletl Count P-I-L funtl 1
1. Durham antl Orange County review tlratt concept plan (from consultant)
2 LiXle River Park Atlvisory Commll[ee reviews tlraR concept plan, and
recommentls to the BoaNS of Commissioners in Durham and Orange
Counties
3. BoaNs review and approve concept plan
4. Inierlocal agreement reviewed antl approved regartling operation and
aintenance of park
5. Bids solicited for cens[mction of park, approved by BoaN of Commissioners
6. Volunteers and non-pro0is work to tlevelop and fnallze trails a[park
]. PaB constmction begins spring 2003, and opens to public in Fall 2003.
Cha IHIIIT h' P k tlEtl t' IC
($t 2 "II' f h I f k 2001 k b dl
7. 23-member Master Plan Work Group charged and appointeq began work on
9-30-02
2 Exact type of school campus facilities yet to be tletennined
3. Work Group visits other padJcempuaea-November-pecember 2002
4. Interim repod to Board of Commissioners in early 2003
5. Master Plan to be completed in May 2003 (less tletail on etlucational campus)
6. Boartl review of Master Plan -June-September 2003
]. Town of Carrboro review antl approval process -May 2003 -April 2004
S. Ccnsirudicn drawings developetl-March-May 2004
9. Consimction bids approvetl by Boartl-September 201)4
10. Constmction of Perk (phase I) -October 2004 -September 2005 (tlepentling
on scale of project)
1 f. Perk (phase I) opens October 2005
McGowan Creek PrcservelSfifi 000 199] k b tl fh 1
1. Topographic survey and sRe plan preparetl
2. OOT requested to atltlress tum lane
3. Board considers site plan forfacility (October 2002)
4. Construction Spring 2003 (with volunteers tloing trail cens[mction) -
MCGOwan Creek Preserve opens for use FaIINJinter 2003
Maple V'aw Soccer F'eltl ($9fi 000 199] Park B tllOfh 1
1. Survey and lease completed
2 Fieltl tlesign sde plan developed by Open Space Design Specialist
3. Owners have reviewetl antl approved site plan
4. Public presentation and consideration of site plan (October-November 2002)
5. eitls forfeld construction developed and approvatl (December 2002)
6. Consimction offeltl(January-September 20W)
]. Field open far use (October-November, 2003)
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Soccer SUOertuntl 1$2.0 million 2001 Bondl
1. Btaff to prepare repod with possible guidelines for use of Supertuntl and any
known canditlate sites for use (December 2002)
New Hope Park a[Blackwoptl Farm MNPBF-no fundlng et ih'a I'm 1
1. Acquire commemorative plaque for Blackwood family - contluct public event
celebrating plaque placement
2 Develop lnredm USe and Access Plan Repod (December 2002-Apd12003)
3. Boartl review of Interim Use end Amass Plan Repod (May 2003)
Seven Mile Creek Prosarve trio fundna at th's E 1
1. Conduct pre-concept plan evaluation and Interim Use and Access Plan (July
2003-Febmary 2004)
2. Boartl review of Interim Use entl Access Plan (March 2004)
3. Consideration of Concept Plan Committee (Apd12004)
4. Concept Plan Committee (May 2004-October 2005)
The process for these projects would be atltlressetl through upcoming 'Process
for Joint CountylTOwn Parks entl Open Space ProleIXS" recently-remmmendetl
by IPWCrk Group, end by speci0c project processes. Atltlitignal detail on the
projects is provided in the attached timetables.
Southern Park IS2 ]9 million 199] entl 2001 bontll
1. Complete tliscussions with Town of Chapel Hill about proposal forprocess.
2. Complete discussions whh Chatham County about participatbn
3. Review end approve Conceptual Plan
4. Create Park Planning Committee with Town of Chapel Hill to make key
decisions and recommendations about park
5. Review and adopt PaB Planning Committee recommentlaticns
6. Chapel Hill Special Use Permit application (12 months), with mnstmctlon
drawings
]. Funtls provided accoking to schedule and process, park cons[mMed
accortlingly
Homesteatl Aauat'cs Center IE3 $ m'Il'on 2001 b tll
1. Complete CIP deliberations to determine funtling stream
2. Create Project Planning Group (or like mechanism aker reviewing IP Work
Group recommendation entl Town of Chapel Hill proposal) with Town of
Chapel Hill to make key decisions about project
3. Review design and construction plans
4. Review end atlop[FacilRy Planning Group recommendations
5. Release funds-facility constructed accoNingly
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$m'[h Mltltlle SCM1 I/J II B hF' Itl 1$250000 20016 tll
Lighimg plan to be tleveloped by lighting profeaaional antl other permit
requirements developetl fm Carrboro to consitler CUP modification.
1. Once lighting plan tlevelopeq Town/County and schools will jointly submit
CUP modifcation [o Carrboro public hearing. BcaN of AMermen consitler
modification
2. Review site plan antl authorize release of funds for bleachers and lighting a[
the playing fields
,lo'nt Town/C t O 3 1$1 TS "II' 20016 tll
1. Consider Carrboro request for /untls
2. Receive a report from [he InterGOVemmental PaBS Work Group regartling
status of greenways projects in Chapef Hill antl Carrtaro and potential use of
funds
3. Crease Project Plan Group to review report antl make recommentlatiens on
key decisions and projects tc be funtled -report sent to each elected boaN
4. Upon receipt of Town actions on Project Plan Group rergmmendatipns,
consitler and atlop[ greenwaya project plan.
5. Review plans at upcoming Assembly of Governments (spring 2003?)
Lake Michael Park lMeb 1~
1. Mebane has requeatetl $140,000 towartl improvements at Lake Michael
Park, on the Orenge County sitle of Mebane.