Review Gary Matzner Park conceptual design plans

DATE: October 24, 2022 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: Robert C. Mattes, CPRE, CPSI, Parks and Recreation Director RE: Gary Matzner Park Conceptual Design MKSK Design Studios has created two conceptual designs for the development of Gary Matzner Park. These designs were developed through a robust community outreach campaign, including an online survey, direct mailing, and a public meeting. Based on these findings, the design team created two designs that allow for a mix of passive and semi-active areas that balance the community’s needs while respecting the neighborhood environment where the park is located. Both design concepts allow for the inclusion or removal of pickleball courts. The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that these courts be included in this design. A total of eight courts were identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The design team has located three to four pickleball courts at the Gary Matzner Park location. Additional pickleball courts should be considered at another site if the opportunity arises. The next step for this project is for Council to approve one of the design concepts if they so choose and then put that design out to bid for construction documents and building the park. COUNCIL PRESENTATION Gary Matzner Park Gary Matzner Park November 1 ovember 1, 2022 , 2022 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT SURVEY TAKEAWAYS: PROGRAM: Respondents voiced that sport courts were important to have in the park. 63% of those respondents desired pickleball courts specifically. SAFETY & SECURITY: This park is located at a busy intersection. Participants are looking for a safe, non-motorized way to get to the park. INFRASTRUCTURE & SUSTAINABILITY: Some parking is preferred- it should be minimal and screened from view. VILLAGE CHARACTER: This site is at Pinecrest’s entrance and should be a good representation of the community. 10 GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 11/01/2022 WHAT WE’VE HEARD SITE INVENTORY & SITE INVENTORY & ANALYSIS ANALYSIS SITE HISTORY & CONTEXT REFERENCE PLANS: In 2021, Village Council approved the acquisition of the 3.76 acre two-parcel site located on the southeast corner of Kendall Drive between 67 Avenue and 65 Court. This site is slated to become the future Gary Matzner Park. The size of the site and its location near the more densely populated multi-family district in northwest Pinecrest makes it an ideal site for additional green space. A planning and design process is underway to inform future development of the site. > Comprehensive Development Master Plan Update (2016) > Transportation Master Plan (2018) > Parks And Recreation Master Plan (2021) Multifamily Residential Multifamily Residential Gulliver Prepatory School Crossbridge Church Single-family Residential N KENDALL DR SW 67TH AVE SW 65TH CT GARY MATZNER PARK 11 GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 08/31/2022 SW 65TH CT Neighborhood connection GARY MATZNER PARK EXISTING CONNECTIONS SITE INVENTORY & SITE INVENTORY & ANALYSIS ANALYSIS Signalized Crossing - Signalized intersection at SW 67th Ave and Kendall Ave -Transit route along Kendall Ave and SW 67th Ave -Future Greenway Trail planned along west side of park N KENDALL DR SW 88TH TERR. SW 67TH AVE Private drive Private driveway Planned greenway trail Neighborhood connection GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 12 SCALE: 1”=100’ N^ 08/31/2022 Deciduous tree Palm tree Pine tree GARY MATZNER PARK Overhead utiilities EXISTING TREES & PALMS SITE INVENTORY & SITE INVENTORY & ANALYSIS ANALYSIS One of the greatest assets to the site is the existing tree canopy. These trees not only will create shade for future program, but help manage stormwater, prevent erosion, and provide habitat. The statement heritage Live Oak at the center of the site is of particular interest as the site is designed. Heritage Live Oak AVOCADO 6 ALMOND 7 BLACK OLIVE 2 COCONUT PALM 3 GUMBO LIMBO 1 MAHOGANY 3 MANGO 10 OAK 21 PINE 1 ROYAL PONCIANA 3 UMBRELLA 1 PALM (OTHER) 8 TREE (OTHER) 71 SW 65TH CT SW 67TH AVE N KENDALL DR 13 GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 08/31/2022 14 GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 08/31/2022 KEY COMPONENTS IDENTITY ECOLOGY ACTIVATION ACCESS MAINTENANCE - Preserve and enhance any unique characteristics of the site - Use materials and products that reference the Village’s history and character. - Planting fits into local ecology. - Native and climate adapted plants that support local ecosystems - Limit impervious surfaces. - Preserve existing canopy, including heritage Live Oak Tree - Neighborhood park w/ local draw. - Provide flexible infrastructure for programmed activities to take place. - Connect to adjacent school and community center, provide opportunities for engagement. - Create safe and intuitive connections to surrounding neighborhoods. - Design for multi-modal use. -Provide parking - Minimize lawn and irrigation. - Use natural materials with lower maintenance requirements. BENCHMARKING & BEST PRACTICES BENCHMARKING & BEST PRACTICES 15 GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 08/31/2022 PROGRAM PROGRAM CONCEPT 1 - “FIFTY-FIFTY” Climate-controlled shelter Play structure Rubberized surface trail Pickleball courts Mist water feature Native & pollinator gardens Passive lawn with shade trees Multipurpose lawn Passive features 65TH CT 67TH AVE N KENDALL DR GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 16 08/31/2022 N^ CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT 1A - “50/50” PASSIVE LAWN MULTIPURPOSE LAWN PARKING (15 SP) HERITAGE OAK NATIVE GARDEN PICKLEBALL COURTS (3) MIST WATER FEATURE COVERED PLAY STRUCTURE MAINTENANCE BUILDING RUBBERIZED SURFACE PATH PARK GATEWAY PARK GATEWAY PLANNED GREENWAY NEIGHBORHOOD GATE SHELTER HOUSE WITH RESTROOMS POLLINATOR GARDEN SIDEWALK PASSIVE NATURAL ACTIVE / PLAY GATHER PARKING & CONNECTIONS 65TH CT 67TH AVE N KENDALL DR GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 17 08/31/2022 N^ CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT 1B - “POCKETS” PASSIVE LAWN MULTIPURPOSE LAWN PARKING (15 SP) HERITAGE OAK NATIVE GARDEN COVERED PLAY STRUCTURE SEATING AREAS MIST WATER FEATURE MAINTENANCE BUILDING RUBBERIZED SURFACE PATH PARK GATEWAY PARK GATEWAY PLANNED GREENWAY NEIGHBORHOOD GATE SHELTER HOUSE WITH RESTROOMS POLLINATOR GARDEN SIDEWALK PASSIVE NATURAL ACTIVE / PLAY GATHER PARKING & CONNECTIONS 18 GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 08/31/2022 PROGRAM PROGRAM Gazebo shelter with restrooms Play structures Nature walk Paved paths with benches Mist water feature Renaturalized landscape Multipurpose lawn CONCEPT 2 - “POCKETS” Pickleball courts Passive features 65TH CT 67TH AVE N KENDALL DR GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 19 08/31/2022 N^ CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT 2A - “POCKETS” PASSIVE LAWN MULTIPURPOSE LAWN PARKING (15 SP) HERITAGE OAK ACCESSIBLE NATURE PATHS PICKLEBALL COURTS (4) COVERED PLAY STRUCTURE PROTECTED EXISTING TREES MAINTENANCE BUILDING PAVED PATH PARK GATEWAY PARK GATEWAY PLANNED GREENWAY NEIGHBORHOOD GATE SHELTER HOUSE WITH RESTROOMS RENATURALIZED FOREST MIST WATER FEATURE GAZEBO W/ RESTROOMS SIDEWALK EDUCATIONAL STATION PASSIVE NATURAL ACTIVE / PLAY GATHER PARKING & CONNECTIONS 65TH CT 67TH AVE N KENDALL DR GARY MATZNER PARK Village of Pinecrest 20 08/31/2022 N^ CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PASSIVE LAWN MULTIPURPOSE LAWN PARKING (15 SP) HERITAGE OAK ACCESSIBLE NATURE PATHS COVERED PLAY STRUCTURE SEATING AREAS PROTECTED EXISTING TREES MAINTENANCE BUILDING PAVED PATH PARK GATEWAY PARK GATEWAY PLANNED GREENWAY NEIGHBORHOOD GATE SHELTER HOUSE WITH RESTROOMS RENATURALIZED FOREST MIST WATER FEATURE GAZEBO W/ RESTROOMS SIDEWALK EDUCATIONAL STATION PASSIVE NATURAL ACTIVE / PLAY GATHER PARKING & CONNECTIONS CONCEPT 2B - “POCKETS”