Parks Preliminary Findings 04/25/16

❖ Site Parameters❖ Survey Results❖ Outreach Summary❖ April 16 Design Workshop❖ Ideas for Discussion

Agenda

Site Parameters

❖ Zoning & National Scenic Area❖ Lighting & Noise

❖ Wetland❖ Drainage

❖ Transportation & Access❖ Unconstrained land

Article 75

General Management Area - Rural Residential - 10

380. Review Uses with Additional Approval Criteria – Residential Land

➢ Community parks and

playgrounds, consistent with

the guidelines of the National

Park and Recreation Society

regarding the need for such

facilities.

Zoning & NSA

Article 75

Developed Setting - Rural Res.

520. General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria – Residential Land

➢ New development in this

setting shall be compatible

with the setting, but not

necessarily visually

subordinate.

➢ West of Hood River Urban

Area, east of Country Club

Road (Rural Residential)

Zoning & NSA

Lighting & NoiseUnshielded Lighting

Shielded (Dark Sky) Lighting

520. General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria

➢ Exterior lighting shall be

directed downward and sited,

hooded, and shielded such that

it is not highly visible from

key viewing areas. Shielding

and hooding materials shall be

composed of non-reflective,

opaque materials.

➢ HOWEVER - This site is not

in a visually subordinate area

of the NSA



390. Approval Criteria for Specified Review Uses on Lands Designated Rural Residential

➢ The proposed use will be

compatible with the

surrounding area. Review of

compatibility shall include

impacts associated with the

visual character of the area,

traffic generation, and noise,

dust and odors.



Depends on uses & management

➢ What kind of lighting?➢ When will it turn off?➢ Will there be a PA system?➢ Whistles at night?

➢ How will neighbors and other

community members be

involved?

Wetland - 0.92-acre palustrine freshwater emergent (PEM)

560. General Management Area Wetland Review Criteria

➢ Buffer zones shall be measured outward

from a wetlands boundary on a

horizontal scale that is perpendicular to

the wetlands boundary➢ Herbaceous communities buffer:

150 feet

Wetland - 5.75-acres with 150’ buffer

560. General Management Area Wetland Review Criteria

The following uses may be allowed in wetlands and wetlands buffer zones:

➢ The construction of minor water-related

recreation structures that are available

for public use...boardwalks; trails and

paths...; observation decks; and

interpretative aids, such as kiosks and

signs.

Source: Greenworks

Site Drainage

Drainage Tiles

➢ Installed by previous owners during agricultural use

➢ Excavator told current owners tiles are blocked/damaged

➢ Repair is underway

City TSP identifies 2 possible road extensions with 70’ ROW

35’ buffer requested

= 1.57-acres

Transportation & Access

70’ ROW = 35’ onsite buffer

Rocky Road Access

➢ Northern neighbors strongly oppose access off of Rocky Road

➢ Narrow entry point at Rocky Road & May St

➢ Increased use of Rocky Rd as bike/foot/dog path

Rocky Road access pointTransportation & Access

City and County TSP identifies traffic issue area at Fairview & Belmont intersection

Fairview & Belmont traffic issue area

Transportation & Access

WETLAND BUFFER - 5.75 acresBuffer contained within site = 5.75 acres (250,397.9273 sq ft)

ROW BUFFERs - 1.57 acresN-side = 23,100 sqftE-side = 45,500 sqftTOTAL = 68,600 sqft = 1.57 acres

TOTAL UNCONSTRAINED LAND 20.06 acres - (5.75 acres + 1.57 acres) =

12.74 acres

Unconstrained Land

Where we are in the process

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Community Outreach

● Gathering “chill zones” ● Park amenity and facility

fragmentation ● Fire pits, water features, food

carts, slack lines- interesting features

Youth - HRV High School

Honored Citizens 65+

● Active aging (adult playground)

● Covered pavilion or dedicated natural space for light exercise or meditation

● Wetland enhancement, water features, other aesthetics

● Signage and accessibility

Latino Outreach

● Radio Tierra!● Next Door Inc. ● St. Mary’s Church● Translated surveys - 23% of

total surveys● ¼ of design workshop

attendees

Latino Outreach

Major themes:

● Community gathering

● Social spaces (kioskos)

● Place for kids

SCORP: Hood River is “high priority” for equitable park access

Neighbors

● Focus groups● Individual survey● Door to door

Major themes:

● Parking /Access● Lights● Drainage● Thankful for

involvement

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Open House Event

A Community’s Vision...

...with different VALUESNatural Mixed / Mixto Active / Activo

A Shift in Approach

April 16 - Community Design Workshop

Presentation

● Background of project● Summary of work completed

thus far● Outline of engagement data

Voting Exercise● When would you use the

park?○ 5am - 12pm: ⅓ of room○ 12pm - 4pm: ⅓ of room○ 4pm - 7pm: ⅙ of room○ 7pm - close: ⅙ of room

● Lighting support?○ Mixed - more no and I don’t

know then yes

● How late?○ 8 pm - about 15 folks○ 9 pm - about 9○ 10 pm - zero○ 11 pm - zero

Voting Exercise

● Would you support a parks issued- levy or bond for park development, operations and maintenance? For example, If you would have to pay $.10/$1,000 of your assessed property value to develop the park, would you still want this park? e.g. $250K home =$25/year (This would generate a $2 million fund)○ YES!

Voting Exercise

● Do you think city-collected SDCs should be used to fund the development of this park?○ Mostly yes

● Should there be a fee for user groups used to support park maintenance?(user groups= sports teams, gardeners, fees for renting facilities)○ Mostly yes and I don’t know

● Should people have to pay for parking?○ Largely no

Translate your Dreams, Ideas & Values

INTO

Physical Forms and Models

TO

Affect the Planning Process

James Rojas - PLACE IT!

Key Findings

Picnic on the Site

What does it all mean?

Mission

“The Mission of the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District is to provide recreational opportunities to the citizens of the Park District, with focus on the youth of our community. Facilities and programs will be developed and maintained to provide safe and economical recreational environments for all users.”

Guiding Principles:● The Park District will develop new parks and recreation facilities to serve a

diverse range of residents within the Park District, and will implement such projects in a fiscally responsible manner.

● The Park District will capitalize on new opportunities as they arise even if not specifically identified in the Master Plan.

Can it happen?

YES!● Engage the community● Welcome a unique vision

● Value the site● Be creative

Questions?