pops advisory committee meeting may 31, 2018 · 2018. 6. 4. · pops advisory committee meeting....

POPS Advisory Committee MeetingMay 31, 2018

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NOTE: This presentation is a working document, and some recommendations or ideas may have evolved or changed based on continued discussions and additional analyses.

AGENDA

Introduction Timeline Overall Draft Revisions Priority Actions Casual Use Spaces Next Steps

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strategic directions, actions, action steps +

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definitions, strategic direction prioritization PUBLIC

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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS

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TIMELINE

WE ARE HERE

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-TABLE OF CONTENTS (EXAMPLE)

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Using the table of contents to lay out the recommendations provides for easier navigation and a clearer visual representation of what is in the plan.

2.Trails2.1. Expand network of trails2.2. Ensure trails function for range of users2.3. Connect to hiking trails2.4. Consistent signage2.5. Coordinate management of trails

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- CONTEXT

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- SUMMARY OF ENGAGEMENT

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- SD6

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- SD4 & SD8

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-APPENDICES

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-FORMATTING

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PRIORITY ACTIONS

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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Do these priority actions reflect your sense:o of the community; o or the groups you represent?

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1.1. Add at least 30 acres of new public space overthe next 10 years. (p. 70)

1.1.2. Secure or expand the public spacesenvisioned by sector, corridor, and other plansadopted by the County Board — including theClarendon Sector Plan, Virginia Square Plan,Courthouse Sector Plan, Rosslyn Sector Plan,Crystal City Sector Plan, and Columbia Pike FormBased Codes — and ensure they provide amenitiesthat meet County needs. (p. 70)

1.2.2. Complete the implementation of adoptedpark master plans. (p. 75)

1.2.7. Develop park master plans, to be adopted bythe County Board, for approximately 10 parks thatare of high importance to the park system. (p. 78)

1.3. Ensure access to spaces that are intentionallydesigned to support casual, impromptu use andconnection with nature. (p. 85)

1.4.3. Based on level of service, determine where toreduce duplication of services without reducing theoverall quality of service provided to the community.(p. 93)

1.6. Ensure high-quality visual and physical access tothe Potomac River, Four Mile Run, and their tributaries.(p. 97)

2.1. Expand Arlington’s network of connected multi-use trails. (p. 108)

3.1. Update the Natural Resources Management Plan.(p. 120)

3.2. Update the Urban Forest Master Plan. (p. 120)

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1.1. Add at least 30 acres of new public space over the next 10 years.(p. 70)

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1.1.2. Secure or expand the public spaces envisioned by sector, corridor, and other plans adopted by the County Board — including the Clarendon Sector Plan, Virginia Square Plan, Courthouse Sector Plan, Rosslyn Sector Plan, Crystal City Sector Plan, and Columbia Pike Form Based Codes — and ensure they provide amenities that meet County needs. (p. 70)

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1.2.2. Complete the implementation of adopted park master plans. (p. 75)

List of adopted park master plans: Arlington Boathouse Feasibility Study (Adopted May 11, 1996) Barcroft Sports Complex Siting (Adopted September 20, 1997) and Barcroft Park Master Plan (Adopted December 12, 1999) * Benjamin Banneker Framework Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted December 12, 2017) Fort C.F. Smith Cultural Resources Master Plan (Adopted July 19, 1997) * Fort Ethan Allen Community Canine Area (Adopted December 11, 2004) Four Mile Run Master Plan (Adopted March 14, 2006) and Design Guidelines (Adopted September 26, 2009) Greenbrier Park Master Plan (Adopted May 18, 2002) * James Hunter Park Master Plan (Adopted December 15, 2007) * Jennie Dean Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (TBD) Long Bridge Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted February 21, 2004 and Revised on March 10, 2013) Mosaic Park Master Plan (Adopted September 26, 2009) Pen Place PDSP Open Space Network Plan (Adopted July 19, 2014) 10th Street Plaza, Central Green and 12th Street Plaza Penrose Square Master Plan (Adopted July 19, 2008) Powhatan Springs Park Master Plan (Adopted January 23, 1999) * Rosslyn Highlands Park + Master Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted September 24, 2016) Shirlington Dog Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (TBD) Shirlington Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (TBD) Short Bridge Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted January 27, 2018) Three Oaks Park Master Plan (Adopted February 21, 2015) Tyrol Hill Park Master Plan (Adopted December 6, 2003) * Westover Park Master Plan (Adopted December 9, 2000) *

* Adopted plans already implemented

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1.2.7. Develop park master plans, to be adopted by the County Board, for approximately 10 parks that are of high importance to the park system. (p. 78)

List of parks to be master planned:

Bon Air Park Bluemont Park Courthouse Square Future parks in Crystal City & Columbia Pike Maury/Herselle Milliken/New Properties Quincy Park Rosslyn Plaza South Park (in the process) Thomas Jefferson Park Virginia Highlands Park 15th Street (Crystal City)

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1.3. Ensure access to spaces that are intentionally designed to supportcasual, impromptu use and connection with nature. (p. 85)

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1.4.3. Based on level of service, determine where to reduce duplication of services without reducing the overall quality of service provided to the community. (p. 93)

1.4.3. Utilize the level of service as a planning tool to manage public space assets efficiently. (p. 93)

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1.6. Ensure high-quality visual andphysical access to the Potomac River,Four Mile Run, and their tributaries. (p. 97)

• 1.6. Ensure high-quality visual andphysical access to the PotomacRiver, Four Mile Run, and theirtributaries, while improving thetree canopy, native vegetation,and other natural resources alongwaterways.

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2.1. Expand Arlington’s network of connected multi-use trails. (p. 108)

Population Based Standards

Example Current LOS

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National Average Survey Recommended

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Multi-use Trails 4,577 N/A 2,500 High 3,300

Incremental Needs

Current 2025 2035 Totalby 2035

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3.1. Update the Natural Resources Management Plan. (p. 120)

3.2. Update the Urban Forest Master Plan. (p. 120)

3.1. Update the Urban Forest Master Plan & Natural Resources Management Plan.

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CASUAL USE SPACES

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CASUAL USE SPACES- APPROACH AFFIRMED BY THE COUNTY BOARD

• Working with the POPS AdvisoryCommittee to better define this term

• Highlight the need for this type ofspaces as a priority

• Develop design characteristics

• Access standards (If these spaces canbe inventoried): use access standards todetermine where access to casual usespaces is lacking

• Perform access analysis for thesespaces (if they can be mapped)

• Explore developing standards

Short Term (Include in the POPS document)

Long Term (Implementation item after POPS adoption)

How the PSMP Supports Enhancing and Creating Casual Use Spaces?

Benjamin Banneker Park Framework Plan adopted by the County Board in December 2017

What Are We Already Doing to Plan for Casual Use Spaces?

Short Bridge Park Master Plan adopted by the County Board in January 2018

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CASUAL USE SPACES- QUESTIONS

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1) Definition- affirm the proposed definition

2) Term- affirm the term “casual use”

3) What should be included? – affirm the list

4) Design characteristics- affirm approach

5) Time based and/or shared-uses framing (permanent vs. temporary use of

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CASUAL USE SPACES- DEFINITION POPS Draft:1.3 Ensure access to spaces that are intentionally designed to support casual, impromptu use and connection with nature.

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Big Walnut Park

Definition: Space that supports casual, impromptu use, including relaxation, reflection, informal activities, or connection with nature. May be generally available or only available at designated times.

Glebe Park Long Bridge Park

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WHAT TYPES OF SPACES SUPPORT CASUAL USE?

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Casual Use Spaces Include:some available always, some at times

• open lawn with/without seating• grill/picnic areas (including shelters)• accessible forested areas• accessible landscaped areas• plazas• esplanades• fields with community use• amphitheaters• schoolgrounds

Casual Use Spaces Do Not Include:

• multi-use, paved courts• community gardens• parking lots• spraygrounds• batting cages, dugouts• indoor or outdoor pools• permit only fields• skateparks• playgrounds• disc golf• outdoor tracks

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CASUAL USE SPACES- DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS

Casual use spaces shall be:

OPENo unobstructed or minimally

obstructed (e.g., minimal fencing)o usable and occupiableo available to the public, at least at

specified timeso visible from surrounding areas

GREENo host to substantial natural features,

trees, vegetation, and/or grass

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FLEXIBLEo flexibly designed to enable multiple

types of casual useo equipped with features that encourage

use (e.g., benches, picnic tables, and walking paths)

VISIBLEo intentionally designed, rather than

leftover, spaceso marked by visible signageo avoid dead-ends and areas that are not

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NEXT STEPS

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June:• POPS Advisory Committee meeting

Summer:• Final POPS draft:

o Online feedbacko Q&A

Fall/Winter:• Commission reviews• RTA• Planning Commission action• County Board Approval

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