presentation wrp pub mtg 11-1-12

Wheaton Regional Park – Pine Lake Trail

MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS MARYLAND-NATIONAL PARKS & PLANNING COMMISSION

COMMUNITY MEETING

NOVEMBER 1, 2012



MEETING AGENDA

I. Introduction of Project Team

II. Trail Renovation Process

III. Wheaton Regional Park

IV. Pine Lake Trail Renovation Project

V. Comments and Questions



INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT TEAM

M-NCPPC Montgomery County Parks

Project Manager – Erin McArdle

Landscape Architect – Ching-Fang Chen

Consultant: Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI)

Project Manager – Liz Marcy

Environmental Specialist – Dave Merkey

Project Designer – Carol Perfit



COUNTYWIDE TRAIL PLAN



TRAIL RENOVATION PROCESS

Trail Renovation:

Provides major renovations of trails that accommodate road bicyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters, and a variety of other uses.

Trails were identified as the most popular recreational amenity per the Vision 2030 Plan jointly developed by the Department of Parks and the Department of Recreation.

Scheduled maintenance and renovation promotes safety and reduces long-term maintenance costs.



Environmental:

Natural Resources Inventory

Avoid Natural Resources

Minimize Impacts to Natural Resources

Mitigate Impacts

User:

Safety through American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Safety through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Enjoyable Trail Experience

TRAIL RENOVATION PROCESS



Natural Resources Inventory

Forest Stand Delineation

Specimen Tree Identification

Location

Wetland Identification

Rare, Threatened, &

Endangered Species

Steep Slopes

Floodplain Location

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS



Avoid Valuable Natural Resources

Specimen Trees/Critical Root Zones

Hillside Ground Water Seep Wetlands

Floodplains / Wetlands

Steep Slopes

Streams

Forested Habitats




Minimize Impacts

Utilize Existing Asphalt Trail Where Possible

Utilize Previously Disturbed Areas

Boardwalks and Bridges

Tree Protection Techniques

Root Pruning

Tree Pruning

Above Grade Trails

Tree Protection Devices




Mitigate Impacts

Correct Problem Drainage Features

Storm Drain Outfalls

Stream Channel Erosion

Poorly Drained Areas

Invasive Species Removal

Utilize Previously Disturbed Areas

Reforestation




USER CONSIDERATIONS Users

Enjoyable Experience

Adjacent Park Uses

Trail Connections

Park Amenities

Safety

Accessible Trail



TRAIL RENOVATION

EXISTING FOREST 10’ TRAIL EXISTING FOREST 2’ BUFFER

2’ BUFFER Image Mahan Rykiel Associates



LEGEND

PARKS PROPERTY

KENSINGTON

WHITE OAK

WHEATON REGIONAL PARK

WHEATON REGIONAL

PARK

GLENMONT




WHEATON REGIONAL

PARK

GLENMONT

KENSINGTON

WHITE OAK

LEGEND

PARKS PROPERTY



WHEATON REGIONAL

PARK

BROOKSIDE GARDENS

CAROUSEL & TRAIN

DOG PARK

NORTHWEST BRANCH STREAM VALLEY PARK

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS

ATHLETIC COMPLEX

ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

LEGEND

HARD SURFACE TRAIL CONNECTOR TRAIL

NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL



WHEATON REGIONAL

PARK

BROOKSIDE GARDENS

LEGEND

HARD SURFACE TRAIL CONNECTOR TRAIL


ATHLETIC COMPLEX

CAROUSEL & TRAIN

DOG PARK ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

NORTHWEST BRANCH STREAM VALLEY PARK

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS



PINE LAKE

BROOKSIDE GARDENS

DOG PARK


DAM

SPORTS PAVILION




PINE LAKE

BROOKSIDE GARDENS


DAM

SPORTS PAVILION

DOG PARK SHOREFIELD PARKING LOT

ENVIRONMENTAL BUFFER

EMERGENCY SPILLWAY

CONSIDERED ALTERNATIVES



PROPOSED ROUTE

Meets ADA Guidelines

Minimal Forest Clearing

Eliminates Duplicate Route

Follows Existing Trail Alignment Where Possible



PROPOSED ROUTE - WEST SIDE

EXISTING TRAIL

EXISTING TRAIL

SERVICE ROAD

SHOREFIELD RD PARKING LOT

RESTROOM

STREAM



Image Mahan Rykiel Associates 10’ TRAIL 2’ BUFFER 2’ BUFFER

PROPOSED ROUTE - WEST SIDE



PROJECT SITE ENHANCEMENTS

Removal of Duplicate Trails

Remove Untreated Impervious Surface

Eliminate Repetitive Route

Reduce Maintenance

Earn Credit under our NPDES MS4 Permit



Reforestation of Steep Gravel

Road

Create Contiguous Forest

Eliminate Forest Fragmentation

Eliminate Repetitive Route

Reduce Maintenance

Earn Credit under our NPDES MS4 Permit

Eliminate Chronic Erosion Problem

Remove Untreated Impervious Area




CONNECTION TO BROOKSIDE

EMERGENCY SPILLWAY

EXISTING TRAIL

PINELAKE

DAM

EMERGENCY SPILLWAY

SERVICE ROAD

BROOKSIDE GARDENS

PROPOSED ROUTE -

WEST SIDE & DAM



Pine Lake Dam

Maintain Elevation At Spillway

Coordinate With Maryland Department of the Environment for Construction On Dam

PROPOSED ROUTE - DAM

PINELAKE

DAM EMERGENCY SPILLWAY



Brookside Gardens Gate

Slope and Cross Slopes Too Steep

Uneven Pavement

Gate Shuts Too Quickly

Motorized Portion of Gate Broken

Potentially Replace Bike Rack




PROPOSED ROUTE – EAST SIDE

PINELAKE

DOG PARK

SPORTS PAVILION


EXISTING DAM

EXISTING SERVICE ROAD

EXISTING ROAD



Bioswale and Bioretention Areas

Pre-Treat Stormwater Runoff from Paved Surface and Rooftop

Provide Route to Back of Pavilion for Maintenance Vehicles

Control Erosion off Parking Lot

Control Erosion from Dog Park Drainage




COMMENTS? QUESTIONS?

Erin McArdle, Project Manager 9500 Brunett Avenue

Silver Spring, MD 20901 Phone: 301-650-4374

Fax: 301-585-1921 [email protected]

presentation wrp pub mtg 11-1-12

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