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Civic Center Master Plan.pdf22 y\?/2 eee O& of Edmonds, Washington © ^° March 209 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS City of Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling Edmonds City Council Edmonds Planning Board City Staff Carrie Hite, Director, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS) Renee McRae, Deputy Director, (PRCS) Frances Chapin, Arts & Culture Manager, (PRCS) Rich Lindsay, Park Maintenance Manager, (PRCS) Rob Chave, Planning Manager Kernen Lien, Senior Planner Todd Cort, Recreation Coordinator Phil Williams, Public Works & Utilities Director Mike DeLilla, Senior Utilities Engineer Shane Hope, Director, Development Services Rich Lindsay, Parks Maintenance Manager Rob English, City Engineer Jennifer Lambert, Engineering Technician Consultant Team Project Advisory Committee Kyla Blair Barbara Chase Mike Echelbarger Kristiana Johnson Lesly Kaplan John McGibbon Joe Mclalwain Bob Rinehart Emily Scott Doug Sheldon Steve Shelton Valerie Stewart Dave Teitzel Dick Van Hollebeke Diana White Alex Witenberg Pat Wooden WALKE R Walker I Macy - Landscape Architecture, Project Lead Chris Jones, Principal Lara Rose, Design Principal Ann Marie Schneider, Project Manager, Landscape Designer Alyssa Machle John, Landscape Designer 0 enviroissues Enviroissues - Public Outreach / WBE Ara Swanson, Associate Harrison Price, Project Coordinator ORA - Architecture Owen Richards, AIA, LEED AP Steven Lazen, AIA Emily Perchlik, Assoc. AIA JMB Consulting Group, LLC - Cost Estimating Jon Bayles, Principal Herrera Environmental Consultants - Permitting At HERRERA Shelby Petro, Wetland Scientist, Env. Permit Coordinator Edmonds Civic Center Playfleld Master IPlan Table of Contents SITE BACKGROUND &ANALYS|S.... 9 History........................................ ............... ......... ............ —_........ ........... ............... zn Existing Conditions 10 Related Studies & Plans —...................... ............ .................................................. _11 Existinguses_.—'~_—_--______--________—_'—zz 34 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT+COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ............ l9 Process &schedule...._.—__—___—__---_ ....... ..... —__zo Deed Restrictions ................ .............. _'~____-............. .... __..... 21, Park Activities mAmenities 22 Existinguses_.—'~_—_--______--________—_'—zz 34 Design Alternative Event Overlays .......... ___.................................................. 35 oESIuwxuER m Option 1 - Meadow Loop ... ........ —.--............ so Option z'Activity Central 32 Events........................ '_—................................................................................. _—av Current Events 34 Design Alternative Event Overlays .......... ___.................................................. 35 Open House 2, August 2016 .................. 36 *,nnatuobjemv--....................... ................................................................ ao Small Group 36 Participation and Attendance -----_.----,_--_--___—ao —s1 Hybrid design ___42 AerialView- —....... —............... .................. ---- ...... '___---_............. ^a Examples of SignatueFeatures m Master Plan Views _-___....... '—_—'__.............. ~~............... ............. *s Master Plan Event 48 Small toMedium Size Events Within thepark--------_---'--'4m Large Events and the 6th Avenue Market Promenade —................................. ^e Architectural ........... ---- _---_----_sn Boys and Girls Club Expansion ...... ... .......................... ........... -- ............. .... so Examples of'signatmeFeatuxs —s1 az Participation and Attendance ............. ........ ............... ........................................ ss Supplemental Information mleVauoe.s----_—'—................. .......... —............ ......................... s Utilities arid City Planning Parking Considerations __............ _--__-_..... ....... --- ............ ---5s Tennis / Sports pencmg Street Improvements _----_—'—.......... --- .................. —.................... so 6th Avenue Market Promenade ---........... ---........... ...... ... .......... _'sa 9 Civic [enter P|ayMe[d is an eight acne park in the heart of downtown Edmonds that straddles the boundary between residences, civic amenities and the downtown commercial district. Well loved and used byresidents ofall ages, itishome tuthe Boys and Girls Club, the PetanqueClub, athletic fields, o playground, askaiepark,tenniscourts and several ofEdmonds largest annual festivals such asthe Taste ofEdmonds and the 4th ofJu|yFireworks. Originally the Edmunds High School sports facility in the 1.930's, the she has served as a recreational and event space for decades while the popu(ation of Edmonds has continued tugrow and develop around it. The City has been operating and maintaining the property for public use since 1.975' with noinvestment o|capital funds and little change tothe layout since its former use by Edmonds High School. In the 2014 Parks' Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan), Civic Center P|ay0e|dwas identified asakey asset and securing the park, that had been leased from the Edmonds School District 8or4Oyears, was deemed apriority, |ndirect response, the City ofEdmonds acquired the property inthe fall of2DI5with grant assistance homthe Washington State Recreation Conservation Office snd de Snoholflish [onse/vaL|on Futu/es Proi;.,mm, thereby ensuring that the site will remain accessible to the community, providing both passive and active recreation. In April 2016, through a Request For gua|ificaLions and interview process, Walker Macy, aLandscape Architecture and Urban Design 8nn.moshired bythe Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services ([PR[S) department to lead the Civic CenterP'ayf|e|d Master P|anningeffort ThepnojectQ0a!was to wurkwiththeCityofEdmnndsand the Edmondscmmmunityto design a Master Plan that envisions Civic Center PiayMe|d as signature park inthe heart ofdowntown Edmonds. 6 Edmonds Civic Center Playfield Master Plan The project undertook arigorous public engagement process, including three public open houses, three online open houses, stakeholder interviews and a series of meetings with the Project Advisory LomlmiUee. ihe Parks and Recreation Siaf[ the City Council and the Planning Board in order to create a pian inspired by the community's desires and reflecting public sentiment and feedback. Several iterations of design and feedback were presented, tested and reviewed, resulting inaschematic design that integrates active program, civic engagement and beautiful landscape spaces. The Civic Center P|ay8eld Master Plan embraces the potential ofthis downtown park tocontribute tuasense ofcommunity identity and civic pride while promoting active. healthy UfesLy|es, energizing the local economy and bolstering the city'sgrowing eputaLion asadestinaLion onPuget Sound. The legacy ofthe park asaniconic place for gathering, celebration and enhanced daily life is intended to serve Edmunds for generations tocome. SITE PLAN Edmonds Civic Center Playfield Master Plan ����� �\ / «. �.. .y». \ N 4� A\ s' t AR . \ mahl Sgp,, shlops HISTORY Civic Center Playfield was the athletic grounds for Edmonds High School, originally built a block from the site at 410 Fourth Avenue North, now the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Prior to recreational development it's believed to have been a marshy field. In 1957 the high school relocated to the Holmes Corner neighborhood at 76th and 212th. The City has operated the property as a park since 1975 with minimal change to its amenities or use. 1930's -courtesy of the Sno-Isle Musem 1950's 2015 - Google Earth 10 Edmonds Civic Center Playfield Master Plan EXISTING CONDITIONS Today, the eight acre site includes a playground, basketball and tennis courts, football field, soccer fields, track, skate park, petanque courts, portable restrooms, and two structures - the grandstand and the Boys and Girls Club (former high school field house). Civic Center Playfield is currently used for neighborhood recreation, community sports team practices and games by local organizations such as Sno-King Youth Club and EPRCS recreation programs. It also hosts events such as the 4th of July, Taste of Edmonds, Edmonds Arts Festival parking and the Wenatchee Youth Circus. There are two structures on site, the field house, most likely built after 1935 when the distrct acquired the property, was remodeled in 1999 and is currently leased to the Edmonds Boys and Girls Club. The grandstand, also over 50 years old, is still used on occasion for events and also serves as storage for a number of local organizations. The Edmonds Boys & Girls Club has occupied the field house since 1968. It's currently operating at full capacity, serving approximately 150 childre ,, Acriv t'es offered at the Boys & Girls Club ir'clude arts and crafts, computer use, homework help, volleyball and basketball, arts and music, snacks and meals. The building presently contains spaces typical in most Club facilities - ground floor offices, a small game/recreation room, computer lab area, restrooms, storage and service spaces. The upperfloor, includes a gym and additional storage. The Boys & Girls Club is in conversation with EPRCS and the City to discuss the needs and plans of the organization in conjunction with the park redesign. The field house would likely require expansion if it is to continue to serve the growing needs of the Club. In a City of Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting on June 29, 2016, a majority of the Commissioners "voiced support for retaining the field house structure due to its significance to the community and because it echoes what Edmonds used to look like in the 1920's and 1930's." The Commission also discussed the historic value of the entire site and the importance to the community of"retaining some of it's historic [] flavor' as the park design continues (see Appendix for full HPC Meeting Minutes). The State of Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation recently ruled that the grandstand is not of historic significance and the State of Washington Recreation Conservation 0f`ice has approved the removal of the structure. A structural review was also completed during the Master Plan effort with the conclusion that significant upgrades are needed to meet both structural and accessibility compliance (see full grandstand structural evaluation in Appendix). Panorama taken from the playground at the south east corner of the site. The grandstand is to the left and back of the field house is left of center. Field house (Boys & Girls Club) entrance Grandstand Field house 2nd floor gymnasium RELATED STUDIES & PLANS Field house 1st floor entry area Prior studies were consulted by the project team during the master planning process. These include: 4th Ave implementation Plan 4th Ave Arts Corridor Plan Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan), February 2014 City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan Edmonds Cultural Plan, February 2014 Edmonds Transportation Plan Edmonds Strategic Plan The Edmonds Waterfront Access Alternatives Study CONTEXT JR'BA,Nif� W� 0611"S A I "'Ji vidnily. R's urban context, (kitness and lack of cov(-'�r set it a py ,-.irt frarn Yost Park and Oie, Shell Creek corridor, Edmonds Marsh, and tl topograj!)hy and significant LM' CWl0py IeSulting in a aiore passfve park expedeno.� Mh same active play area, whil P., the nearby ],`rancesAnderscm miter hostsa gre(w slmewith rnare indmau,! neighborhood �scale activity, recreation and ga[hering, 12 "' Arw""'d" SITE VIEWS SpectacuIarviews of the Puget Sound and the Olympic mountain range area signature feature of the City of Edmonds. The east edge C . i _ ��%? L , v -s .i. kes � ?�_ �,.,.. ?r e . �sscale. Also noteworthy are the panoramic views from the streets and residences on the high slopes directly east of the park where the park grounds become foreground,. 13 PARK EDGES AND CURRENT ZONING Civic Center PIayfield is nestled between residential and civic zones and will be most successful if designed to respond to its adjacencies. The east side of the park is single-family residential while the north and south edges of the park consist of more dense multi -unit housing. The west edge is made up of predominantly civic institutions such as the police and fire stations, City Hall and the Edmonds Center for the Arts while also being at the edge of the downtown commercial district. 14 Edmonds Civic Center PBaytieid Master Plan TRANSIT CONNECTIONS Civic Center Playfield is within walking distance of most downtown amenties and a short bike ride for many residents. It is also in close proximity to regional transit, including the Ferry Terminal to Kingston and the Amtrak/Sound Transit commuter station to Seattle and Eve rett. 15 DOWNTOWN CONNECTIONS& DESTINATIONS Civic Center Playfield is a key component in a community circuit connecting local residences and civic destinations such as the Edmonds Farmers Market, the Sno-Isle Library, the Frances Anderson Center and downtown shops and restaurants. The park also has the potential to serve as part of an arts and culture plan with the evolving 4th Avenue Arts Corridor connecting Main Street to the Edmonds Center for the Arts. CIVIC FIELD EDMONDS, WA B ACRES CAL ANDERSON PARK SEATTLE, WA 7 5 ACRES SCALE COMPARISON Parks similar to Civic Center Playfield, or known to local residents, were studied by the design team and shared with the public to facilitate understanding and discussion of the parks' program. 17 18 =,UNNMu 19 PROCESS & SCHEDULE The Civic Center Nayfield MasterPlan project team undertook a rigorous public engagement process that included three public open houses (offered both in-person and online); on- site postings, stakeholder interviews and outreach meetings. As a result, the design process was highly integrated with public engagement opportunities and public feedback shaped both the methods of design as well as the final plan. Stakeholders included the Boys and Girls Club, who currently lease the Field House on-site; recreational groups that use the fields such as Sno-King Youth Club and the Edmonds Petanque Club; groups that host events currently held at the park or nearby such as the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce (Taste of Edmonds), the Edmonds Art Festival and Festival Foundation; and other bvic organizations directly effected by the park's potential transformation such as the Edmonds Arts Commission, the Museum/Market Board; City Council and Planning Board members; Edmonds Center for the Arts; Economic Development Commission; Floretum Garden Club; Historic Preservation Commission; and City staff, Community feedback and design team progress was discussed in regular briefings to City Council, the Planning Board, Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, and the Project Advisory Committee. The Project Advisory Committee was comprised of a broad selection of community representatives and leaders with varying interests selected to provide guidance to the projectteam. Mayor Dave Earling speaking at the first Open House on June 23rd, 2016. Mayor Earling provided introductions to all three Open Houses. 20 Edmonds Civic Center Playfield Master Plan Each public open house addressed a different project milestoine and incorporated, as well as solicited, feedback from the community. Online open houses were launched immediately following each in-person open house and were accessible for a minimum of two weeks. Project description, progress, schedule, open house results, and meeting minutes were posted publicly, and regularly, on the city's splash page at: http://www.edmondswa.gov/parks-recreation-departments/civic- center-master-plan.html The project was organized into three phases that corresponded with each Open House. All events took place in 2016 unless otherwise noted. Park Activities (Program) • PAC kickoff meeting: May 12 • Stakeholder Meetings: May 17 & 23 • Open House #1: June 23 • PAC meeting: July7 • Planning Board Meeting: July 27 • City Council Meeting: August Master Plan Alternatives • Open House#2: August 24 • PAC Meeting: September 1 • Planning Board Meeting: September 14 • City Council Meeting: September 27 Hybrid Master Plan • Open House #3: October 19 • PAC Meeting: October 25 • Planning Board Meeting, Wednesday, November 9 • City Council Meeting: January 17,2017 • City Council Adoption: March 7, 2017 DEED RESTRICTIONS The planning effort considered the ful. site with special consideration for six of the acres that fall under Conservation Easement Deed restrictions as outlined by the Washington State Recreation Conservation: Office and The Snohomish Conservation Futures Program. 21 PARK ACTIVITIES & AMENITIES Existing Uses Existing Civic Center Playfield amenities include a large multi- use lawn with sports fields, a 400-metertrack, a playground and various courts that accommodate a number of activities. Uses for the park were categorized into active, passive, civic and event spaces and the community was engaged to determine what existing program should remain and what new program was desired. Parking is not currently provided in the park while storage space exists below the Grand Stand, within the Field House and the shed. These uses were also put forth for discussion. Soccer/Lacrosse Fields (2 -1 Adult and 1 Youth) w Tennis Courts (2) Petanque Courts (4) Basketball Courts (2) Baseball/Softball Field (1) Skate Park Taste of Edmonds 4th of July Fireworks Wenatchee Youth Circus Sports tournaments Arts Festival (parking) Boys & Girls Club (Field House) Grand Stand Storage 22 Edmonds Civic Center Playfiel¢i Master Plan Parks in the greater Edmonds area were reviewed to understand nearby amenities available to residents, to help identify priorities and to facilitate discussion about the potential future uses of the park. TOTAL FACILITIES FOR LOCAL PARKS AND NUMBER AT CIVIC SCHOOLS COMBINED (INCLUDING CCP) CENTER PLAYFIELD Soccer Fields (Ad ult+Youth):.... 10 Tennis Courts: 7 Petanque....................................... 4 Basketball Courts: . ...................... 10 (Adult + Youth):............. It Skate Park: ... ........... —,— ...... ....... 2 Pickleball:.................................-- 10 ;y ',:",� ,.".i'ro'irt ., �t? r� "I' 23 Potential New Uses In addition to existing uses, new ideas for park activities were put forth for commu n ity feedback in Open House 1. Ideas came from interests expressed by the community, stakeholders and the design team. plaza cafe Proposed uses included; water feature performance space permanent art temporary art exercise path (informal track) promenade « creative play (informal playground, nature play, etc.) covered market space seasonal games (snuffle board, ping pong, etc.) museum display classes (yoga, tai chi, etc.) restrooms activities clubhouse concessions theater performances markets music multi -use lawn culinary events horticultural gardens art installations stormwater gardens M fun -runs berms shade trees picnic areas strolling paths shade pavilion 24 Edmonds Civic Center Playfield Master Plan OPEN HOUSE 1, JUNE 2016 (see detailed summary in Appendix) Format & Objective The first in-person Open House on June 23, 2016, consisted of a presentation, Q&A, and a series of informational and interactive boards for participant engagement. The online version provided the same content in an electronic format. The objective of the session wasto gauge community interest in specific park amenities and activities and to begin to develop a sense of identity (theme) for the park. Informational Boards iy4,. ,fir. Content • Informational boards about the site background, existing conditions, restrictions, context and scale. • Interactive boards allowing participants to "vote" for favored activities and themes as well as comment directly on an aerial of the site. • Interactive models (3) that allowed participants to better understand the scale of different existing and proposed programs and how much the park could accommodate. • Comment forms for additional written feedback. cor / ,�� % o�� lou)1�t � ,�G y J� rr �rrrr�✓i�l���� ��r��`� f�yr� %� w,a. ra(sn��r tmM 4"��Y�r,-nr,V r,wr� Mma,9P�4Ip[16&auO G!;wNaVSawso-i&;q N'a'�'h,� v4f,- VVM t r rQ i, Cn",in fu iWty 25 Interactive Boards Five boards were placed at the back of the room and offered opportunity for a range of input from participants. Design staff were also available for discussion and questions. j � I W fa ch mwa vvftioa I@ Wfawrm ptn,v i0ghdo Macatarod oamwoo) PIN A COMMENT ON CIVIC CENTER PLAYFIELD "mak o ommm"691t, an Ube oAdo or rul". Special Conaideratione s 4! 26 Edmonds Civic Center Playfleld Master Plan Program Models / Games Participants were able to test out ideas and gain a better understanding of the size al -,d compatibi'',ity of different park activities by placing scaled model pieces on top of corresponding site aerials. This was also a way to explore the flexibility of different programs to serve a variety of uses, for example piaza space that also serves as performance space or multi -use lawn that can also host events. Additional Outreach Youth from the Student Conservation Association were engaged in an additional outreach event hosted by Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Park opportunities were discussed and students were encouraged to engage with the model to test their ideas. The twelve students in attendance encouraged prioritizing year-round active uses including games, concessions and a zip line. Youth from the Student Conservation Association were engaged and took turns testing out ideas on the models,. Participants at Public Open House #1 working with site program models to understaed he sca',e of different park programs ;6jr'f, „ �,�. ,,,r 27 Participation and Attendance (See detailed summary in Appendix) Attendance and participation in Open House 1 was impressive and demonstrated the communities passion forthe future of Civic Center Playfield. In -Person Open House, June 23, 2016 Attendance: • 131 signed in • 141 attended Online Open House (6/24/2016-7/7/2016) Statistics: • 1,350 total page views • 180 responses received Feedback Themes (Priorities) Three ideas were put forth as over -arching themes for the park. The Feedback received expressed the desire for the new park to be characterized primarily as active, with passive as a close second and civic garnering the least interest. Theme In -Person Votes Online Votes --------------m..�....................... -.- .. . Active 53 21 ......... __ ----- ---...... Passive 50 12 Civic 20 3 28 74 62 Activities Over 40 activities were solicited for feedback and then tracked and summarized to help the design team prioritize elements for the new park design. The activities with the greatest number of votes are shown below (see full results are in the Appendix). Note, there was no way of prohibiting multiple votes so counts are taken as reasonable, rather than absolute, gauges of public interest. Activity Type Possibilities Act'ivl'tY ......... ,.... .,....,._ .............. .,. active Current A..,. ................................_._._. Activities _,, -.-.._ _. active ........ .,. _... Possibilities _ ........ active --- ....... _. Current Activities ......... active ------ ---------- ............ Possibilities ... passive Current Activities g.__.----------------------------- jogging/walkin path 43 Current Activities 71 active ve Curren. ...... Current Activities ,...,. _ - active .............................. Cu rre nt Activities ---....._ ........ buildings Possibilities _._._....... ___---------- _------- 27 passive ... Possibilities -..-- — skate park passive Current Activities 50 active Possibilities 29 .. . ----- --- .... —eventsPossibilities passive Current Activities 25 active _ _------------- - ---------------------------------- --- Possibilities B&G Club.......... ...... -- civic Current Activities 48 active Current Activities 28 buildings ..... Possibilities civic Pei.s.sibilitie ... .... ........,..�............__. s active Possibilities passive Possibilities c'hvr: Possibilities passive Possibilities civic Possibilities civic ------ Act'ivl'tY ......... ,.... .,....,._ .............. .,. IUI Presatn Votes -......._ ..----- OnlineVotes ......_.._.- Total Yglel ...,,,,.__..�,...W..�.._. ...... restrooms 41 36 77 petanque 43 33 76 g.__.----------------------------- jogging/walkin path 43 28 71 "I—,,–" ,............... soccer 35 �................ - 32 w,,,,,,,,,. 67 ....... .. ........--------- shade trees 29 27 � 56 -..-- — skate park ....................... 25 ............... _..................... .............. 25 50 playground21 29 50 tennis 24 25 49 B&G Club.......... ...... -- 16 32 48 . . ........ -------------------- --- strolling paths 28 19 47 m U. . __ ......... Iti-use lawn 17 25 42 k for__mal trac.. 15 25 40 es (sm music+theater) performances -- 10 .. 29 39 r �� ...... horticultural gardens 18 ... 17 a.... ... 0 35 . -.-.-.--....._ baseball 14 20 _ 34 ....I-----.. _------------------- _ ......... ......... m arket . 5 29 34 basketball 13 18 31 Grand Stands 16 14 30 _ ---- .-- performance space . 12 - ..... 17 29 creative play 1s 13 28 f jcu" is areas 12 15 27 _. seasonal games 1.51 10 26 stormwater gardens 13 13 26 permanent art 10 16 water feature 10 15 %/jj 29 DESIGN ALTERNATIVES Based on community input, the design team developed two master plan alternatives, each intended to emphasize one of the two main themes that emerged from community input, active versus passive, and to encourage further discussion on these two topics. The final plan would eventually emerge as a hybrid between these two alternatives, as informed by the community process. Option 1- Meadow Loop T^e design concept for t'- e Meadow . cop provides a generous landscape buffer on the residential edges of the park and a more civic edge along 6th Avenue, while more intense uses are concentrated in the central multi -use lawn. This option introduces more passive landscape features into the park perimeter, including meadows, berms and stormwater gardens that frame the central active space. This option features jogging and walking paths with exercise stations around a central lawn area large enough to accommodate the same level of soccer usage that occurs now. A wide, promenade -style sidewalk along 6th Avenue allows for strolling or markets and includes a plaza and shade pavilion that could accommodate food concessions, movable tables and chairs, and a small water feature. This scheme also includes a small amount of other recreational program - multi- use courts and petanque - that flank the community hubs at either end of the civic edge. Meadow Loop Precedents The following images, from existing parks, are intended to give a sense of the general character of the proposed features. Meadows and gardens Creative, integrated play areas Multi -use lawn Promenade / flexible -use market space Shade pavilion and plaza Passive landscape gardens 30 Edmonds Civic Center Pi,ayfield Master Plan COMMUNITY HUBS CONNECTIONS MEADOW Loop SITE PLAN ACTIVITY ZONES DeMglini la eve 11 0jj�7,,rf)"fw'rrA ", Coni 31 Option 2 - Activity Central The design concept for Activity Central creates a generous neighborhood connection along the old Sprague Street right-of-way and allocates the southern portion to active recreation space w''nlle c,ead,r,c; a quieter andsca^e b-4er tc u e north. This optio-' maximizes recreational activities and facilitates spectatorship. It includes a 200 -meter hrack, mull -use a\,w] !or soccer ^d OC'ne- spins, anc v ewinl erraces Lnat Offer Views of both mountains and playfields. Option 2 also includes petanque groves, a skate park, and four multi -use courts around an expanded Field House that could potentially house the Boys and Girls Club or a cafe and restrooms. The north portion of the park is still fairly active but more landscaped in character, and includes a picnic or performance pavilion a,d r uiti-ge eratio�ai play an• exer se -yeas, he ain :oath acoss the =.rk of ers a clear connection from the residential neighborhood to the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor and Ii her riV!rr4esLi;auos -hso rreS the JOteI`Lr blnnarkCS and ^-i.-l events into the park. Activity Central Precedents The following images, from existing parks, are intended to give a sense of the general character of the proposed features. Shade pavilion and picnic area Landscape integrated play All -ages recreation Small plaza with interactive waterfeature Game courts within shade trees and planting beds. COMMUNITY HUBS ACTIVITY CENTRAL SITE PLAN CONNECTIONS ACTIVITY ZONES C'PeMgn, p CoirrvirriOsumi ty 33 EVENTS Current Events There are currently a number of events that take place at Civic Center Playfield. These include: The Taste of Edmonds - an annual festival held in August that utilizes most of the park and hosts a number of vendors, activities and performances. This event generates significant revenue for the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce who would like to see it continue. Conversation with the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is ongoing and the organization is open to ciscusslon about how the event could evolve with the park, including reviewing ine-iciencies with the festiva, layout and the tiotentiai to move vencor parking off-site. 4th of July Fireworks - during the day, a parade begins at 6th Avenue adjacent to the park. At night, spectators fill the park to watch the fireworks. Sports tournaments - the Sno-King Youth Club and other organizations sometimes host sports tournaments on the grounds. Arts Festival (parking) -The annual Arts Festival in late June is held at the nearby Frances Anderson Center and the Civic Center Playfield is used by participants forvendor parking and camping. Wenatchee Youth Circus 34 ,dnmnds <A"dc Center 'PgAyJfle-1?1 plan Design Alternative Event Overlays Throughout the design process, careful consideration was given to providing flexible use spaces that could accommodate a variety of types and scales of events. Ongoing conversation with the community and stakeholders about current and future event uses will continue as the park design develops. To facilitate conversation about event use, the following diagrams were presented in Open House 2 to illustrate the amount of park space available. MEADOW LOOP EVENT OVERLAY ACTIVITY CENTRAL EVENT OVERLAY P2 #yoo l i"aVu' r"', IroI naIw(frfyf) air8iiiW'' n,,tl, 'I, 35 OPEN HOUSE 2, AUGUST 2016 (see detailed summary in Appendix) Format & Objective The second in-person Open House on August 24, 2016, included the presentation of two alternative park designs, Q&A, and small group discussions with a final report back to the larger group. The online version provided the same content in an electronic format. The objective of the session was to encourage dialogue about diffe-ingt,ernes and park program elements and to garner community feedback on the direction of design development so that a final hybrid plan could be developed. The following questions were asked as a starting point for in- person feedback and discussion as well as online comments: w Which alternative park plan do you prefer? Please share your thoughts about Option 1. What do you like or dislike about this option? Please share your thoughts about Option 2. What do you like or dislike about this option? Are there park elements not shown in either option that you would like to see? Additional comments were encouraged. Resident and local business owner Rick Steve's sharing the outcome of their small group discussion. 36 Edmonds Civic Center Playfieid Master Plan In-person attendees watching presentation at Open House 2. Small Group Discussions Large side-by-side plan drawings were provided for each of 16 tables atthe In -Person Open House and attendees splitthemselves into groups of 8-12 to discuss the similarities and differences between the design alternatives and share their interests and visions for the park. The group overwhelmingly agreed to extend the time of the in-person Open House to allow each table to report back on the outcome of their discussions with the larger group. MEADOW LOOP FEATURES multi -use lawn/play fields (2 small or 1 large soccer field) walking/jogging paths hoz multi -use courts 4 petanque courts berms obstacle course with exercise stations meadows and gardens playgrounds existing fieldhouse / Boys & Girls Club shade pavilion & restrooms plaza with water feature or art installation ACTIVITY CENTRAL FEATURES multi -use lawn/playfields (1 large+ 1 small soccer field) walking/jogging circuit 2 multi -use courts 2 tennis courts 8 petanque courts 200 -meter track skatepark playground sand volleyball parking exercise stations expanded Field House for B&G Club / Cafe / restrooms picnic terrace with shade pavilion plaza with small, interactive water feature K)0 5IIO{K0 I11-1'�o n1, 'r cUOt,'vfnG4hnIIUy E Uvgag e Jiv ei"4If, 37 Participation and Attendance (see detailed summary in Appendix) In -Person Open House, August 24, 2016 Approximately 160 attendees 16 Discussion Tables Preferred Plan (by majority at table): • Option 1: 8 (50%) • Option 2: 4 (25%) • Split: 2 (12.5%) • Unclear: 2 (12.5%) Individual Comment Cards: • Option 1 preferred: 5 • Option 2 preferred: 3 • Undecided/ Unclear: 3 Approximation of Combined Results Option 1: 178 (35%) • In-person - 90 (64%) • Online - 88 (24%) Option 2: 330 (65%) • In-person - 50 (36%) • Online - 280 (77%) Online Open House (8/24/2016-9/7/2016) • 1,057 visitors • 379 responses • 88 Prefer Option 1 (23.9%) • 280 Prefer Option 2 (76.1%) Age Over 70: 38 (17.7%) 45-69:81 (37.7%) 30-44:80 (37.2%) 18-29:7 (3.3%) • Under 18:5 (2.3%) Participants in the In -Person Open House small group discussion. 38 Edmonds Civic Center Piayfie4d Master Plan Feedback (see detailed summary in Appendix) Most consistent comments across both Open Houses • Like the lawn terraces • Skatepark should remain in the park • Option 1 curves are nice but want more active program like in Option 2 Common reasons respondents preferred Option 1 Free-flowing structure, layout • Walking paths Water feature and plaza Open green spaces and lawn Reduced number of petanque courts No track Common elements not shown that respondents would like to see Additional restrooms Benches and/or seating areas • Lighting Additional covered athletic facility and market space Sta ge ADA accessibility 400 -meter track Common reasons respondents preferred Option 2 View terraces Long walking and running paths Focus on fields and athletic facilities Expanded Boys and Girls Club Skate park Potential for large events More spaces for families and children Track k��avu irG�,.a'�.�6cplDDoo,uron­r, juai,uii''f�,E i,q a iinerjuf 39 40 41 HYBRID DESIGN The refined park plan features recreation and activities for all ages in a beautiful park setting. The plan includes three different zones that each provide a unique experience: "The Meadows", "The Great Lawn" and "The Market Promenade". The Meadows provide both passive and active enjoyment and encourage exploration. This area of the park includes gently ro1ing hilts, meande-ing paths, and landscaped buffers at all residential, edges oft.e park. Special featjres include a'/3 mile measured walking/jogging path, playground, skatepark, picnic lawn, youth climbingwall and exercise areas setwithin planted areas and low berms. The Great Lawn is designed to support soccer in multiple configurations as well as other field sports and casual recreation. Lawn terraces offer mountain v ews and provide spectator seating forfield events, concerts and festivals alike. Street improvements to 6th Avenue are seamlessly integrated with the park's western edgeto provide a generous promenade - style sidewalk for markets, parades and festivals. A multi -use plaza and shade pavilion, with restrooms and storage, provide space for outdoor seating, water play, interactive art, and the potential to host small performances, and civic events. The existing Field House continues to serve the Boys and Girls Club as conversations continue about the potential for expansion or new construction. A 12,000 SF addition to the existing Field House is delineated on the Master Plan as a potential option congruous with the park design. The 6th Street area also includes a range of multi -use recreation spaces: petanque and multi -use courts for tennis, basketball and pickleball. The park is designed to be flexible and accommodates a substantial amount of activity, but will also be beautiful at quieter times. All paths are accessible, and park and sport lighting will be provided throughout. The park is also designed to be economically and environmentally sustainable- multiple locations are identified for stormwater treatment and careful consideration will be given to site conditions and amenities needed to support recreation and event use. The Petanque Grove features six full-size petanque courts to support both the Edmonds Petanque Club and the greater community. Located at the southwest corner of the park and the 6th Avenue promenade, the Grove will serve as a community cornerstone and welcoming gateway defined by aggregate courts set within seasonal planting beds, shade trees and integrated seating. 42 Edmonds CMc: Center Play#ield ;iMas er Plan How we responded to what we heard: Top 10 activities (from Included in Open House #1) Votes Hybrid Plan restrooms 77 petanque 76 jogging/walking paths 71 soccer 67 shade trees 56 skate park 50 playground 50 tennis 49 Boys &Girls Club 48 multi -use lawn 42 formal track 40 small performance space 39 gardens 35 From total list of 40 activities, 36 ore accommodated in the hybrid plan Themes / Priorities as voted on by the community and carefully considered in the hybrid plan: 1st: Active 2nd: Passive 3rd: Civic Aerial View Exarnpkes of Signature Features The following images, from existing parks, are intended to give a sense of the general character of the proposed features. Berms exercise stations Youth Climbing Wall w,i,� t P I- vi, 43 FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY HUBS CONNECTIONS Boys & Girls Club The continued presence of the Boys and Girls Club at Civic Center Playfield is desired by all parties. Conversation with the Club is ongoing to determine a short and long term solution that will allow the Boys and Girls Club to remain at Civic Center Playfield and to grow and integrate facilities as the park develops. Two options for potential Club expansion were proposed by the design team and presented at Open House 3 (see page 50, Architectural Elements, for details). Option one, a 12,000 SF extension with possible renovation of the existing field house, is delineated on the preferred site plan. The potential expansion, it's location, scale and relationship to the park and the field house, will be further reviewed and developed in the next phase of design. PREFERRED SITE PLAN �✓„ art & stormwater opportunity a ` tennis/multi-use court (optional outlined) 'Amilejogging&walking path 1") exercise station j W s) youth climbing wall picnic meadow berms e„ playground view terraces stormwater gardens a k') field lighting '�2') petanque grove 8 shade pavilion, restrooms & storage multi -use plaza with water feature or interactive art /is I Boys and Girls Club or cafe & concessions to y multi -use court (potential 12,000 SF Boys & Girls Club expansion) a'r skatepark multi -use playfields 45 MASTER PLAN VIEWS Youth Stormwater Sprague Street Meadow Climbing Gardens Field Lighting" Multi -use Lawn Playground Connector Planting Wall Viewing Terraces 1/3 mile Berms Picnic Exercise Jogging -Walking Meadow Stations Path ** Number of posts and placement to be determined 46 Edmonds Civic Center PlaVfieid Master Plan Multi -use Court Shade Pavilion Plaza, Field House (Potential Boys 6th Ave Market with Restrooms Interactive Art or (Boys & & Girls Club Art Promenade & Storage Water Feature Girls Club) Expansion) Opportunity Petanque Groves Skatepark Stormwater Multi -use Court Gardens u'A'(1, f o u�, e 111 47 MASTER PLAN EVENT OVERLAYS Small to Medium Size Events Within the Park Significant community and stakeholder interest was expressed in hosting more small to medium size events and performances at the park. The 6th Avenue plaza and promenade areas, Petanque grove, picnic meadow, lawn terraces and corresponding playfield were all designed as flexible use spaces that could be ideal for a variety of smaller -scale gatherings, concerts, performances, markets or events. The final park design will also provide distributed utility services for facilitating all scales of event use. 48 Clv c � w�'k���, � a °�t'i�4! Mastn"rir Plan Large Events and the 6th Avenue Market Promenade The park has along -standing tradition of hosting some of the city's most iconic large events. The new park plan offers a large amount of flexible use space that can accommodate festivals, markets, parades and more. The maximum amount of area for a single large event is outlined below and demonstrates the ability of the park to accommodate key existing program elements for the Taste of Edmonds. Conversations are ongoing with the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholders on the potential reconfiguration of the Taste of Edmonds, the Edmonds Arts Festival and the 4th of July parade and fireworks to best utilize the new park design. 13111ara 49 ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS Boys and Girls Club Expansion The Boys and Girls Club has been occupying the field house since 1968 and have expressed a preference to remain in the park. However, with the current enrollment of 150 children, they have reached full capacity in the 9,500 SF facility. Typical Boys and Girls Club facilities range from 18-25,000 SF and the Club will need more space if it is to continue to grow. Atthe time of the master plan, there was no formal long-range plan forthe Club expansion or relocation but the design team explored Club facility expansion options that could be integrated and/or phased -in with the new design. Owen Richards Architecture (ORA) created conceptual massing studies for two options - a 12,000 SF expansion that creates an entry courtyard adjacent to the existing Field House, and a 20,0000 SF alternative building. Creating integrated indoor/outdoor spaces, a bright new gym and open arld inviting volumes that could 'both complement and offset the Field House were a priority. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OPTION 1- PREFERRED MASSING STUDY FOR 12,000 SF EXPANSION 50 Edmonds Civic Center Playfield master Plan The proposed building locations and footprints were presented for discussion and feedback at Open House 3 and the consensus was that the larger footprint in option 2 consumed too much of the park. The smaller footprint is shown in the Preferred Master Plan for future discussion as the park design advances. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OPTION 2 MASSING STUDY FOR 20,000 SF EXPANSION ENLARGED SITE PLAN Shade Pavilion A new shade pavilion and restrooms were strongly supported by the community. The design team was primarily focused on the scale and siting of the structure but also began to explore its potential character and ability to serve as gateway to the park and iconic gathering space. Potential uses include seating area, market cover and other small performance or event use. MASSING STUDY FOR SHADE PAVILION WITH RESTROOMS Examples of Signature Features The following images, from existing pavilions, are intended to give a sense of the general character of the proposed structure. I rrr,t r sr' 51 OPEN HOUSE 3, OCTOBER, 2016 (see detailed summary in Appendix) Format The meeting consisted of opening remarks by Mayor Dave Earling, a presentation by the design team, a brief Q&A session and an open house during which attendees were able to: Discuss the hybrid design and design elements with other members of the community Provide feedback on the hybrid design to the project staff Ask questions and talkwith project staff and PAC ^iembers Submit written comments about the hybrid design The following questions were asked as a starting point for in- person feedback and discussion as well as online comments: Please share your thoughts, what do you like or dislike about the plan? Which elements of the new park design would bring YOU Lo the park most often? Are there park elements not shown thatyou would like to see? Additional Comments were encouraged. Frsr draft of the ^vbrd master pian that was presented and discussed at Open House fl. Principals Lara Rose and Chris Jones of Walker Macy and participants at Open House 3 discussing the Hybrid Plan during the Q&A session. Participation and Attendance (see detailed summary in Appendix) In -Person Open House October 19, 2016 • Approximately 101 attended Online Open House October 19 - November 4, 2016 • 347 visitors (majority were nearby residents who had not attended any of the in-person Open Houses • 156 responses Age Range: • Over 70: 6 (7.4%) • 45-69: 39 (48.1%) • 30-44: 33 (40.7%) • 18-29: 0 (0%) • Under 18:2 (2.5%) A broad range of comments were received, similar to prior feedback. • Like the integrated activities • Like the curves, paths, and passive areas • Northern skatepark location is an issue for residents • We should leave the park as is • Good compromise; thoughtful incorporation of community feedback • Not enough sports/playfields and too much passive area • Not enough passive area and too much sports/playfields • Petanque grove is nice but would like larger tournament area • Formal track should be included • Like the 1/3 mile walking/jogging path • 6th Avenue market promenade and plaza will be a great asset • Concerns wool, buffers, noise, d.ogs, lighting and other design details Overall sentiment was that the hybrid plan is successful at incorporating community feedback and will be a great asset to the city. I don't like... #­��,Wvj 53 PHASING Potential implementation could be considered in three phases with the flexibility to prioritize these phases in any order depending on C, ": ':b C,7 Y „TIS/c5 dr,,C ...e C�j. .c� es o ule � Si- wC,.�., 'c,=,'^i,y ^, ?'1u "'.g or `Fi` r O r O Ci CC!'s uction as described below: µ Phase A includes the more civic uses of the park up to the back -of -curb along 6th Avenue. This area includes a majority of park's hardscape as well as the architectural features and the Petanque Grove, (Note: if this phase follows Phase C, itis recommended that the pork -side portion of the promenade be completed along with 6th Avenue). Phase is :2 .`. a�� ter. _ 2 c' (1VC,GCS .�. e S g ,C' g c::C aC �� Pm`s� 2, eat. es as v,/e , s : S,;"ago �e J`'�e',_ connection and the sidewalk along 7th Avenue. (Note, if this phase precedes PhoseA itis recommended that the Sprague Street connection be completed oll the way to 6th Avenue), Phase C represents the 6th Avenue "Market Promenade" from back -of -curb on the park side and includes the pedestrian crossings at Sprague Street and the full right-of-way for all edges not along the park. (Note: if Phase Cprecedes PhoseA itis recommended that the pork -side portion of the promenade be completed along with the 6th Avenue improvements). 54 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Alley Buffers The design team has proposed that the existing 8' chain link fence that surrounds the park be removed. The fence was erected while the property served as school grounds and is in poor condition. Corn -:unity concerns were raised about buffering between the park interior and the residential alleys to the north and south of the site for safety and security purposes. The design team has advised that dense planting offers a more inviting and attractive condition while still providing effective buffers. The suggested condition below demonstrates a 14' minimum width. City Council voted in favor of replacing the fence with a vegetated buffer.' PR(1Pn,,PnTYPI(_AI RIIFFFRSF(TinN1 11, ° I Planted Berms Utilities and City Planning 8' Jogging/ 14' Min. 17' Walking Path Planted Buffer Alley New stormwater code is scheduled to be published in January, 2017. Alignment with this plan will happen in the Design Development phase of the Civic Center Playfield. The city is planning to install a new sewer line between 6th and 7th Avenues that would cross Civic Center Playfield from east to west within the old Edmonds Street right-of-way. There is flexibility on the exact location within that zone and the park design will collaborate with the Edmonds Public Works and Utilities department to determine the final locations of any structures and assess other impacts to the park design. Parking Considerations Parking concerns were raised as a discussion point in several of the Civic Center Playfield Master Plan meetings and Open Houses. The consensus of the community was that park property should be retained as public open space and not allocated to parking. The design team has recommended that parallel street parking along 6th and 7th Avenues remain with further study to determine amount and locations for designated ADA and loading access areas. The suggestion of back -in angle parking was made but the design team feels strongly thatthis causes pedestrian and vehicular safety concerns as well as negatively impacts the park edge condition. It is highly recommended that the City of Edmonds undertake a city- wide parking study to identify needs and determine options. The design team also recommends that bus transit routes be reviewed to consider a future bus stop at Civic Center Playfield. Tennis / Sports Fencing The adjacent residential community expressed concerns about the high fencing around the tennis courts and the potential to obstruct views. The design team responded with examples of fencing with low visual impacts that was well received. r, r U v P in 55 STREET IMPROVEMENTS 6th Avenue Market Promenade The 6th Avenue/Market Promenade is envisioned as a 'Festival Street' that could host special events through temporary closure to vehicular traffic. The proposed right-of-way features a raised roadway that is level with the surrounding sidewalk between Daley and Bell Streets to create a more pedestrian - friendly park edge and entrance. The street would incorporate special paving, flush curbs, street trees, planting and space for market tents and other activities. Additional benefits include: Providing clear connections between the park, downtown Edmonds and Edmonds Center for the Arts. Balancingthe uses ofthe street for walking, driving, transit, cycling, emergency services, parking, drop-offs, etc. Creating an attractive and engaging gateway to the park. Traffic calming to promote safety of pedestrians and vehicles. SECTION A: 6TH AVENUE MARKET PROMENADE 56 Edmonds Civic Center Playfield Master Plan SECTION KEY MAP N r Note: Existing conditions and dimensions are approximate, 7th Avenue looking north at Edmonds Street SECTION B: 7TH AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS 7th Avenue Street Improvements The existing sidewalk and street trees along 7th Avenue place the pedestrians on a narrow sidewalk at the edge of the curb. The master plan recommends that the lane widths be reconsidered to allow the street gees and planting to create a bUffer between the curb and the sidewalk. Curb bump -outs and a designated pedestrian street crossing at the Sprague Street Connector entrance would also provide safer and more direct park access for residents. CI 4 ,�l _j u i I I� OUj r %C 4d ✓ „�{� I I t P p P Existing Grade 4' M 8, ......... ....... _.... 8' a --- �12' .........12' S' i 44' l Note: Existing conditions and dimensions are approximate,