kovach park site plan report

City of Revelstoke Council Report

Date: February 16th, 2015 File No: Kovach Park Site Plan

To: Mayor and Council

From: Laurie Donato

Subject: Kovach Park / Site Plan Options

1. ISSUE

Two site plans (Site Plan 3 and Site Plan 4) for Kovach Park have been prepared based on feedback received from stakeholders.

2. RECOMMENDATION

THAT Site Plan 3 for Kovach Park be endorsed.

3. CAO COMMENTS

Reviewed. GDI.

4. BACKGROUND

4.1. On May 7th, 2014 staff initiated the site planning process for Kovach Park by inviting all stakeholders to attend a meeting at Kovach Park.

4.2. Input was collected and documented from all stakeholders. Staff summarized feedback received at this meeting and provided a summary to all stakeholders on May 8th for their review and comment.

4.3. An in-house technical review committee was formed to review comments and develop a site plan based on the feedback received. The committee included staff representatives from the following departments: RCMP, Development Services, Parks, Recreation & Culture, and Public Works.

4.4. The Committee specifically provided comments on the following: servicing locations and costs, landscaping, facility and park maintenance, and crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED).

4.5. On July 16th, 2014 the first draft site plan was forwarded to all stakeholders for review and comment.

4.6. Further comments were received, a summary of comments and responses was prepared by Staff and the site plan was amended accordingly (2nd draft).

4.7. On November 27th, 2014 a meeting was scheduled with stakeholders to review the second draft.

4.8. Based on comments received from that meeting, Site Plans 3 and 4 were created.

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5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

5.1. Playground Enhancement: This project will be conducted in partnership with the Early Childhood Development Committee and the Revelstoke Rotary Club. The Citys (Parks & Recreation) contribution through the budget process will be $ 15,000.

5.2. $ 130,000 has been budgeted for the washroom facility. The tender package has been completed and will go out once the site plan has been approved and budget approval is given.

5.3. Additional amenities such as trees and benches will be installed throughout the park as funds permit through the Parks budget.

6. DISCUSSION

6.1. Differences between Site Plan 3 and Site Plan 4:

Location of washroom facility and playground area: The neighbourhood is divided on this issue.

Washroom Facility:

6.2. In Site Plan 3, the washroom facility was strategically located on the south side of the trail, to ensure clear sight lines to all uses in the park from the street and neighbouring properties was achievable.

6.3. Staff has concerns with relocating the washroom facility to the north side of the path as this location obstructs sight lines to the skateboard park. One of the four elements of CPTED is natural surveillance: providing a good visual connection between park uses and residential and public environments such as streets will reduce the likelihood of the park being targeted for crime.

6.4. Servicing costs for the building on the north side (Site Plan 4) of the path are approximately $ 6,000 - $ 7,000 less than servicing the building on the south side (Site Plan 3) of the path.

Playground:

6.5. Some residents commented that they would like to see more separation between the playground area and the skateboard park (Site plan 4).

6.6. Relocating the playground to the south side of the path will cost approximately $10,000. This site will also limit any expansion of the playground based on strong support for unprogrammed park space.

Other:

6.7. All other suggestions have been considered and the site plan has been altered accordingly.

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Costs:

6.9 While costs to service the washroom facility are higher with Site Plan 3 this cost is less than the cost to relocate the playground area in Site Plan 4.

7. RELEVANT LEGISLATION

7.1. City of Revelstoke Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan

8. ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A Existing Site Plan Attachment B Site Plan 3 Attachment C Site Plan 4 Attachment E Summary of Comments

9. RECOMMENDATION AND OPTIONS

9.1. Recommendation:

THAT Site Plan 3 for Kovach Park be endorsed.

9.2. Option 1: Council may choose to select Site Plan 4.

9.3. Option 2: Council may choose to direct staff to revisit the site plan in its entirety.

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Picnic Table

Seniors Exercies Area

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Existing BasketballHalf-Court168 sq.m.

(1808 sq.ft.)

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Parking Area

Edward Street

Sewer Main

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Seniors ExerciseEquipment Area

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Future SkateboardPark Area

Future LandscapeBuffer Area

Future Double Sided Bench

Un-ProgramedOpen Park Space

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Parking AreaEntrance

Parking AreaExit

1,858 sq.m.(20,000 sq.ft.)

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Future Washrooms35 sq.m. (165 sq.ft.)

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Existing BasketballHalf-Court168 sq.m.

(1808 sq.ft.)

Boulders Used asVehicle Barrier

Playground Area380 sq.m.(4090 sq.ft.)

Garbage

Utilities

Parking Area

Edward Street

Sewer Main

Water Main

Seniors ExerciseEquipment Area

Paved Trail

Picnic Table

Informal Trail

Informal Trail

Manhole

Manhole

Manhole

WaterShutoffValve


Future Washrooms35 sq.m. (165 sq.ft.)

with 5ft Concrete Walkway

Pave

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Sloped Ditch

Sloped Ditch

Future SkateboardPark Area

Future LandscapeBuffer Area


Un-ProgramedOpen Park Space

Future TreeExisting Tree

Legend

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Paved Trail

Parking AreaEntrance

Parking AreaExit

1,858 sq.m.(20,000 sq.ft.)

12m

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19m

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20m

Informal Walking Trail

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Kovach ParkDevelopment Plan

City of Revelstoke Summary of Comments Regarding Kovach Park Site Plan The number in the bracket beside each theme indicates the number of similar comments received. Theme Comment Response Shade Trees (2)

Is it possible to allocate at least two of the new trees to provide some morning shade to the playground area? (Currently in direct morning sun) Does the plan show existing trees or future planting of trees? Would like to see more shade in the park, and assumed this was part of the plan.

Yes, additional shade trees will be added around playground area once configuration of skateboard park is determined. The plan shows both existing and new trees in the park. As noted earlier, additional trees will be added to the plan, once configuration of skateboard park is determined.

Playground Equipment (2)

Will the swing equipment be updated at all? I am neutral on this. Playground area is dwarfed by the skateboard park. Would like the playground area on the other side of the trail. Spread out the park activities.

Yes. The City is working with the Early Childhood Development Committee on replacement of the playground equipment. There were two reasons for leaving the playground area in the same spot: (1) Most of the people that attended the site meeting, commented that they would like to see the green space retained. (2) Costs associated with relocating the existing playground area to the other side of the trail (approximately $ 15,000-$ 20,000).

Master Plan (8)

Overall master plan seems reasonable and meets expectations. It is requested that the intent of the master plan is not to exclude more landscape foliage, as suggested by the skate park design. Thanks for the site plan. It looks good to me.

The master plan was prepared based on the comments received at the public meeting held on May 7th, 2014. Landscaping that is part of the skate park design is not reflected on this site plan. Once design for the skatepark has been finalized, those elements will be added to the site plan.

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I think the conceptual drawing looks great. I really like the bathroom location and landscape area behind the skatepark. I also like the addition of a few trees and that the plan maintains some of the un-programmed green space. I believe the site plan is laid out well with one exception, washroom location is not desirable in the middle of the park, serving as a focal point. Please provide dimensions on the drawing, as it is impossible to determine sizing of areas ( i.e. washroom size, skate park area etc..) It is difficult to comment without this information.

In regards to response regarding bathroom location, please refer to Washroom Facility Theme. The skateboard park will cover an area of approximately 1,858 square metres (20,000 square feet) or less. This does not include the adjoining buffer area. The playground area will be 380 square metres (4100 square feet). The washroom footprint is approximately 15 sq metres (165 square feet). These dimensions can be added to the site plan.

Skateboard Park (3)

Skate park and adjoining buffer area are sketched in and graphically represented on the map as ovals; these are interpreted as general areas of where the elements are located, and not actual boundaries.

That is correct.

Buffer zone planned for the area adjacent to the skate park seems reasonable. It is requested that the buffer zone planned for the area adjacent to the skate park is designed and planned in conjunction with the design of the skate park, not prior to the design and construction of the park in order to create an effective, harmonized design. I really like the landscaped area behind the skatepark.

This has been noted.

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Water fountain (2)

Would like a hygienic outdoor water fountain included near the washroom facility or within the park. Would like the water fountain, to be available outside of any hours that the washroom facility may be locked up.

The water fountain will be located on the outside of the washroom building. It is reflected on the washroom building plans.

Picnic Tables (2)

How about some more picnic tables.

An additional picnic table has been added in the vicinity of the playground. In accordance with CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) principles, picnic tables have been strategically placed closer to the street and other park activity so that they are easily observable by other park users and the neighbourhood. Placement as such will help deter late night gatherings in the park.

Splashpark (2)

Will there be a splash park for the kids (not a pool, just water spraying in a designated area)? Would like an outdoor shower head and / or lower foot washing option as seen at some public beaches.

There will not be a splash park. During the public process, the majority of those in attendance did not want to loose the green space and did not want a water park located in this particular park. A suggestion of a single water feature was brought forward but is not included in the site plan at this stage.

Parking Area (1)

The parking area seems to be a bit excessive. Why are so many parking stalls required?

The current layout around the parking lot is a maintenance concern. Especially around snow removal. The intent is to minimize the maintenance required in that area. While the current parking lot may seem to be under utilized, as the park is enhanced this may change the way in which the park is currently used. This will only happen as the budget permits. This simply illustrates that this change in the park may be contemplated at some point in time.

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Basketball Court (1)

Is there a specific reason for not having a full basketball court, as this may be the communitys only chance to have this amenity?

The neighbourhood group did not ask for a full basketball court. A full basketball court cannot be constructed where the current basketball court is located. This would require relocation of the basketball court. Approximate cost to relocate and construct full size court is between $30,000 - $40,000

Washroom Facility (2)

I really like the bathroom location Washroom location is not desirable in the middle of the park, serving as a focal point.

The location of the washroom facility meets CPTED principles. Siting the building on an angle ensures that the building is visible from every angle by the neighbourhood and other park users. Other locations in the park were investigated, but were found to block the view of the skateboard park from the street. Having all uses in the park visible from the street is key to making this space safe for people to enjoy.

Thank you for your comments and feedback.

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