Site Analysis
Dog Parks Site Analysis
Agenda • • • • •
Proposed Locations Site Selection Criteria Analysis of Locations Potential Dog Park Scenarios Next Steps
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Potential locations Sites Proposed by: Takoma Dogs 2010 Council discussion Staff discussion
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Potential Locations Location
Ward
Sligo - Maple Prince Georges Ave
5 2
Size of dog park (sq. ft.) 17,000 10,000
Parking or another important criteria? Street parking Street parking
Takoma – Piney Branch Park Heffner Park Spring Park Forest Park
4 4 3
8,000 10,000 12,000
Parking lot Parking lot Street parking
2
4,000
Street parking
Dog Park Location Analysis
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M-NCPPC Site Selection Criteria • • • • • • • • • • •
Existing parkland Area of high density and walkability Site is underutilized Underutilized or doesn’t involved conversion of desired park uses No environmental constraints / good drainage Appropriate distance from residents (200’) Ease of implementation Minimum of 10,000 square feet (0.25 acres) Ease of maintenance Compatible and complimentary with other park uses Accessible parking area Dog Park Location Analysis
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Prince George’s Triangle
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Maple Ave and Sligo Ave
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Takoma – Piney Branch Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Heffner Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Smaller park options
Spring Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Smaller park options
Forest Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Dog Park Scenarios
2-3 small parks
1 pilot
1 premier park
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Criteria Staff complexity Speed of Construction
Size
Design
Locations
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Few Small Parks Factors to consider
Analysis
Geography
Dispersed throughout City
# of locations
2-3
Size
4,000 – 10,000 square feet
Design
Simple (fencing, groundcover)
Speed of construction
Medium
Staff complexity
Medium
Possible Locations • Forest Park or Prince George’s Ave • Heffner Park • Spring Park Dog Park Location Analysis
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Pilot Park
• • • •
Factors to consider
Analysis
Geography
Accessible location
# of locations
1
Size
4,000 – 10,000 square feet
Design
Simple (fencing, groundcover)
Speed of construction
Medium
Staff complexity
Medium
Forest Park Prince George’s Ave Heffner Park Spring Park
Possible Locations
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Premier Park Factors to consider
Analysis
Geography
Accessible location
# of locations
1
Size
10,000+ square feet
Design
Phased in design
Speed of construction
Phased in – basic design in FY15; amenities added FY16
Staff complexity
Medium
• Heffner Park • Prince George’s Ave
Possible Locations
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Decision Matrix Location
Favorable consideration by property owner
Minimal environmental impact
Accessible Parking
200’ from nearest residence
Ease of implementation
Compatible with current or desired use
Sligo - Maple Prince Georges Ave Takoma – Piney Branch Park Heffner Park Spring Park Forest Park
Yes
Maybe/ unclear
No Dog Park Location Analysis
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Ellsworth Dog Park 28,000 square feet
• $260k for design and construction • $9,000 annual maintenance
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Ellsworth Timeline 2011
Strategic Plan identified need for dog parks
2012-2013
Analysis of potential locations
Fall 2013/ winter 2014
Concept plan for Ellsworth drafted
April 2014
Planning Board Approval of Ellsworth location
June 2014
Design
July 2014
Construction documents and permitting
Fall 2014
Bidding
Spring 2015
Construction
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Takoma Park – Action to Date May 2013 June 2013 August 2013 September 2013
October 2013 January 2014 April 2014
FY14 budget approved by City Council Takoma Dogs presentation at City Council meeting M-NCPPC site visit; Takoma Dogs in attendance Meeting w/ M-NCPPC planners City staff met with Takoma Dogs to share preliminary research City staff presented research on proposed locations to City Council City staff met with Takoma Dogs for update Site clean up of Heffner Park for MLK service day City received letter of concurrence from State to use Program Open Space funds for dog park design/construction City staff met with Takoma Dogs to discuss park for FY15 budget FY15 budget proposed with funds for design of dog park
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Future Steps
Flagship Park
Stage
Few Small Parks 1 Pilot Park
1 Premier Park
1. Site survey/ Geo tech analysis
x
x
x
2. Community meetings to discuss park location(s)
x
x
x
3. Council approves park location(s)
x
x
x
4. Site design process begins
x
x
x
x
x
x
?
?
x
7. RFP for construction; Apply for County permits
?
?
x
8. Award construction contract
?
?
x
5. Community meetings with stakeholders to discuss designs 6. Revisions to design proposal, develop final design/ construction drawings
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Costs Fencing ($30-$40 linear foot) Ground cover Site preparation Maintenance Amenities
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Council Considerations Single or multiple parks? Location? Additional information to gather?
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Next Steps?
Dog Park Location Analysis
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Agenda • • • • •
Proposed Locations Site Selection Criteria Analysis of Locations Potential Dog Park Scenarios Next Steps
Dog Park Location Analysis
2
Potential locations Sites Proposed by: Takoma Dogs 2010 Council discussion Staff discussion
Dog Park Location Analysis
3
Potential Locations Location
Ward
Sligo - Maple Prince Georges Ave
5 2
Size of dog park (sq. ft.) 17,000 10,000
Parking or another important criteria? Street parking Street parking
Takoma – Piney Branch Park Heffner Park Spring Park Forest Park
4 4 3
8,000 10,000 12,000
Parking lot Parking lot Street parking
2
4,000
Street parking
Dog Park Location Analysis
4
M-NCPPC Site Selection Criteria • • • • • • • • • • •
Existing parkland Area of high density and walkability Site is underutilized Underutilized or doesn’t involved conversion of desired park uses No environmental constraints / good drainage Appropriate distance from residents (200’) Ease of implementation Minimum of 10,000 square feet (0.25 acres) Ease of maintenance Compatible and complimentary with other park uses Accessible parking area Dog Park Location Analysis
5
Prince George’s Triangle
Dog Park Location Analysis
6
Maple Ave and Sligo Ave
Dog Park Location Analysis
7
Takoma – Piney Branch Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
8
Heffner Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
9
Smaller park options
Spring Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
10
Smaller park options
Forest Park
Dog Park Location Analysis
11
Dog Park Scenarios
2-3 small parks
1 pilot
1 premier park
Dog Park Location Analysis
12
Criteria Staff complexity Speed of Construction
Size
Design
Locations
Dog Park Location Analysis
13
Few Small Parks Factors to consider
Analysis
Geography
Dispersed throughout City
# of locations
2-3
Size
4,000 – 10,000 square feet
Design
Simple (fencing, groundcover)
Speed of construction
Medium
Staff complexity
Medium
Possible Locations • Forest Park or Prince George’s Ave • Heffner Park • Spring Park Dog Park Location Analysis
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Pilot Park
• • • •
Factors to consider
Analysis
Geography
Accessible location
# of locations
1
Size
4,000 – 10,000 square feet
Design
Simple (fencing, groundcover)
Speed of construction
Medium
Staff complexity
Medium
Forest Park Prince George’s Ave Heffner Park Spring Park
Possible Locations
Dog Park Location Analysis
15
Premier Park Factors to consider
Analysis
Geography
Accessible location
# of locations
1
Size
10,000+ square feet
Design
Phased in design
Speed of construction
Phased in – basic design in FY15; amenities added FY16
Staff complexity
Medium
• Heffner Park • Prince George’s Ave
Possible Locations
Dog Park Location Analysis
16
Decision Matrix Location
Favorable consideration by property owner
Minimal environmental impact
Accessible Parking
200’ from nearest residence
Ease of implementation
Compatible with current or desired use
Sligo - Maple Prince Georges Ave Takoma – Piney Branch Park Heffner Park Spring Park Forest Park
Yes
Maybe/ unclear
No Dog Park Location Analysis
17
Ellsworth Dog Park 28,000 square feet
• $260k for design and construction • $9,000 annual maintenance
Dog Park Location Analysis
18
Ellsworth Timeline 2011
Strategic Plan identified need for dog parks
2012-2013
Analysis of potential locations
Fall 2013/ winter 2014
Concept plan for Ellsworth drafted
April 2014
Planning Board Approval of Ellsworth location
June 2014
Design
July 2014
Construction documents and permitting
Fall 2014
Bidding
Spring 2015
Construction
Dog Park Location Analysis
19
Takoma Park – Action to Date May 2013 June 2013 August 2013 September 2013
October 2013 January 2014 April 2014
FY14 budget approved by City Council Takoma Dogs presentation at City Council meeting M-NCPPC site visit; Takoma Dogs in attendance Meeting w/ M-NCPPC planners City staff met with Takoma Dogs to share preliminary research City staff presented research on proposed locations to City Council City staff met with Takoma Dogs for update Site clean up of Heffner Park for MLK service day City received letter of concurrence from State to use Program Open Space funds for dog park design/construction City staff met with Takoma Dogs to discuss park for FY15 budget FY15 budget proposed with funds for design of dog park
Dog Park Location Analysis
20
Future Steps
Flagship Park
Stage
Few Small Parks 1 Pilot Park
1 Premier Park
1. Site survey/ Geo tech analysis
x
x
x
2. Community meetings to discuss park location(s)
x
x
x
3. Council approves park location(s)
x
x
x
4. Site design process begins
x
x
x
x
x
x
?
?
x
7. RFP for construction; Apply for County permits
?
?
x
8. Award construction contract
?
?
x
5. Community meetings with stakeholders to discuss designs 6. Revisions to design proposal, develop final design/ construction drawings
Dog Park Location Analysis
21
Costs Fencing ($30-$40 linear foot) Ground cover Site preparation Maintenance Amenities
Dog Park Location Analysis
22
Council Considerations Single or multiple parks? Location? Additional information to gather?
Dog Park Location Analysis
23
Next Steps?
Dog Park Location Analysis
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