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Open Space Planning Charrette September 10th to 12th, 2015

Charrette Goals & Agenda

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Charrette Goals

The purpose of a charrette is to have interested persons gather in the same place for a given amount of time to address an issue, hopefully having fun in the process.

The Waldport Open Space Planning Charrette is convened to create a schematic plan with community consensus for the former Waldport High School Site, while realizing the plan’s implications for its surroundings in Waldport.

Goals 4

Site Plans, Studies & Photos

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SITE

6 Site Context Plan

SITE AREA

FEMA boundary

Site Area Plan 7

The Site before Waldport High School was built 8

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Agenda

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8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Sign-in and Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Introductions and Charrette Goals

10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Walking Tour of the former High School site

10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Current Activities, Visioning and Ideas

Discussion about ideas for the site, potential projects within the study area and other assets in the City

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Working Lunch

Existing Site Topography

Existing Site Topography with Contours & Site Features

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A conceptual plan of the site in October 2013

A Conceptual Plan for the Site

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12 Red River/ View from Hwy 34

13 View to west along Hwy 34

14 S. Crestline Drive

15 Former Public Maintenance Facility

16 Lint Slough

The Site Tour Together

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Visioning Session - Potential Issues for Discussion - Small Groups

* Development Constraints/Requirements * Possible Uses * Funding Mechanisms * Access & Parking * Ecological Concerns* Maintenance & Upkeep * Users/Partnerships

2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Issues Discussion Wrap-up – Reports to Large Group

3:00 - 3:15 p.m. Break 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Overview Discussion on the goals, issues and opportunities Adjourn until 7 p.m. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Evening Presentation and Discussion Review the day - summary of the day session highlights Feedback from audience

Agenda 19

Visioning and Ideas

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Potential Issues for Discussion - Small Groups

Development Constraints/Requirements

Possible Uses

Funding Mechanisms

Circulation & Parking

Ecological Concerns

Maintenance & Upkeep

Users/Partnerships

Potential projects within the study area

Other assets in the City

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Objectives and Key Themes

Create a coastal model for revenue generating open space

Pursue a financially sustainable open space concept

Establish a multi-use space that connects people to Waldport’s unique natural resources and provides active and passive recreation amenities

Create an accessible public space available for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities

Develop a community showcase with benefits for diverse interests

Create a community asset and a regional draw, bringing people to Waldport for sports, recreation, festivals, and unique retail opportunities

Develop a visually appealing source of community pride

Build play areas and spaces for kids and families to congregate

Provide ecological, science, and technology education and training opportunities

Connect people between the Port and the park/slough

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Five Concepts

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Five Concepts

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Friday, September 11, 2015


9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Introductions and Review of Charrette Goals & Thursday

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 - 12:00 p.m. Refining the Issues and Opportunities – Small Groups & Large Group

* Development Constraints/Requirements * Possible Uses * Funding Mechanisms * Access & Parking * Ecological Concerns* Maintenance & Upkeep * Users/Partnerships

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Working Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Closing Comments

Consultants retreat to prepare presentation

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Commonality & Questions

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Conceptual Site Plans - Commonality

Gateway announcement at East & West on (Hwy. 34)

Streetscape treatment of Alsea Highway (Hwy. 34)

Improvements to Red River and bridges to the site

Boardwalk/Sidewalk along Slough on Crestline

Conversion of Crestline to a trail on southern slope

Retention of some existing parking along Crestline

Parking around the site and on the site

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Brand and announce the unique and beautiful natural setting of Lint Slough, Alsea Bay, and the Site

Some amount of play area for children and families

One softball field without an outfield fence

A multi-purpose field, about one-half of a soccer field

Amphitheater in the south ravine with trail up the ravine

Access to Amphitheater on existing southern road from the west

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Connect the Lint Slough Trail with the Site

Connect the Waldport and Port trail systems, particularly the Woodland Trail to the site and to the Lint Slough Trail

Incorporate way-finding program for downtown and the site

Reuse of the existing buildings at Public Works site

Kayak boat launch at Public Works site

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Saturday, September 12, 2015


9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Initial Presentation by Consultants

11:00 -12:00 p.m. Discussion & Feedback

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Break for Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Final Presentation by Consultants

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Concept Site Plan & Phasing

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Tidelands – Place of Natural Beauty

“Tidelands” - the Waldport place of the natural beauty, unique to Oregon coastal communities

The natural setting “Where the Forest Meets the Sea” and meets the Alsea River, Bridge & Bay, Lint Slough & Creek

A regional attraction, which involves the City, Lincoln County, and further

A place for the community, a destination for the region

A park, a pavilion, an amphitheater & play places; activity & relaxation; employment, education & commerce

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First Iteration of Concept Plan

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Concept Plan

Near Term Improvements

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Physical Improvements – Near Term

• Near term is within two years

• Complete actions in the MOU with the Lincoln County School District

• Continue use of sports fields as plans develop

• Rezone parcels at perimeter of the site

• Start planning for Transportation System Plan Update and related actions

• Begin discussions with Seashore Family Literacy Center about shared future physical improvements

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• Start the process of Branding the “Tidelands” “Where the Forest Meets the Sea”

• Begin discussions with Port of Alsea for extension of the “Tidelands” natural setting and boardwalk paths and piers

• Start the way-finding program along “Alsea Avenue” part of Highway 34

• Improve views of “Tidelands” from east and west vantage points of Highway 34

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• Prepare conceptual plan for the “Tidelands Amphitheater”

• Renovate and lease existing buildings at the Public Works site, such as for kayaks, brew pub, institute

• Begin riparian restoration and landscape design of the Red River and adjacent area along the “Alsea Avenue” on Highway 34

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Mid Term Improvements

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Physical Improvements – Mid Term

• Mid term is years three to six

• Build the preliminary solution for the Crestline slope

• Build the “Tidelands Amphitheater” and surrounding landscape area

• Continue use of sports fields as plans develop

• Construct the trails network in the site, the Crestline slope trail, and the boardwalk along the Lint Slough

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• Continue the process for approvals of the streetscape for “Alsea Avenue” along Highway 34.

• Design and build the “Shelter Me Pavilion” along the gym and wrapping to connect to the kitchen

• Complete an alternative ball field complex and move the existing facility to the new site

• Complete landscape and riparian work for the Red River and adjacent area.

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• Work with property owners to plan improvements to the corner sites at “Alsea Avenue” along Highway 34

• Begin the design process for permanent improvements to the Public Works site and adjacent hillside property

• Prepare the site and build one or two box culverts connecting Lint Slough with the site

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Long Term Improvements

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Physical Improvements – Long Term

• Long Term is from year six onward

• Construct the streetscape for “Alsea Avenue” along Highway 34

• Construct the roundabout or other solution for the intersection of Crestline and Highway 34

• Complete the landscape and structures in “Tidelands Park”

• Build the new buildings on the Public Works site and the site at Crestline and Highway 34

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Concept Plan With Aerial

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Transportation Plan

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Key Elements

Anchor connections

Pedestrian safety improvements

Streetscape enhancements

Gateways

Trail connections

Transit integration

Parking relocation

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Network Plan

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Parking Plan

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Transportation Framework

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HWY 34 Enhancements

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Transportation Precedents

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80 Shared Streets

81 Permeable Parking Surfaces

82 Boardwalks

83 Bollard Controlled Access

84 Bollard Controlled Access

85 Medians/Pedestrian Refuge Islands

86 Roundabouts

87 Roundabouts

Transportation Phasing

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Near-Term

Apply for TGM Grant for TSP

Complete TSP Update and Hwy 34 Corridor Plan

Corridor Management Plan for Scenic Byway Designation

Sole source SDCs in the Tidelands District

Public Works site traffic study

Interim Crestline closure with removable bollards (EMT/school bus access maintained)

Preliminary Design

Design Crestline/Hill shared street (including on-street parking)

Design south end service road shared street (including on-street parking)

Design Crestline Trail

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Mid-Term

Tidelands Amphitheater traffic study

Construct Crestline/Hill shared street with culvert project (includes boardwalk)

Develop angled parking along west side of Crestline

Construct Crestline and amphitheater trail connections (EMT/school bus access Crestline Trail is maintained by remote controlled bollards)

Reconstruct parking lot at Shelter Me Building

Establish MOUs for shared parking in downtown Waldport

Establish new Lincoln County Transit stop at Shelter Me Pavilion (will include bus bulb/curb extension in Phase 3)

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Long-Term

Construct Hwy 34 Enhancements

‒ Roundabout

‒ Medians/pedestrian refuge islands/marked crosswalks

‒ Curb extensions

‒ Parallel parking on south side of Hwy 34 from Crestline to Alder

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Transportation Funding

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Transportation Funding

System Development Charges (sole sourced in the Tidelands)

Local Improvement Districts

Parking Revenue

ODOT Transportation and Growth Management

ODOT STIP “Enhance”

OPRD Local Government Grant

OPRD Recreational Trails Program

Lincoln County Community and Economic Development Fund

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Economic Development

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Waldport “Tidelands “ Pre-Development

Vision/strategies for area Committed leadership/dedicated staff Assess Economic Realities/Impacts Agree on Sustainability Goals Barrier Removal: code constraints, infrastructure

impediments, access/transportation hurdles Factor life cycle costs (capital and operating) – set

sustainable targets/measures Lay out potential phases Align Partners: public, private, non-profit (may differ by

phase)

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Choosing the $ tools

Economic/

fiscal viability (revenue-generating capacity,

stability and predictability,

administrative ease, flexibility

of use, etc.)

Fairness (e.g., who pays and who

benefits?)

Political

acceptability

Legality

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Potential Funding Sources

Other People’s Money – Public

Other People’s Money – Private

Locally Derived Funding – Public

Locally Derived Funding - Private

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Other People’s Money - Public

Lottery funds

Block grants (and HUD 108 loans)

State infrastructure grants/loans

Competitive Federal Grants (e.g., Healthy Cities)

New Markets Tax Credits

EB-5

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Other People’s Money - Private

Foundations

Tribes

Naming Rights

Philanthropy

Crowd Funding

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Locally Derived Funding - Public

Expand URA (TIF District)

Tax Exempt Revenue Bonds

General Obligation Bonds

Local Improvement District

Systems Development Charges (Sole Source)

Transient Room Tax (hotel/motel)

Ticket Tax

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Locally Derived - Private

Private Development

Ground leases

Sponsorships (on site advertising)

Shared Revenue from Amphitheater

Friends of the …. Amphitheatre, Natural Area, etc.

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Sample Revenue Generator

Tidelands Amphitheater: A Lincoln County Amenity

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Amphitheatre Features/Cost Est.

4500 Square Foot Stage

Lighting/Sound

3500 Seats

Parking mostly off site/shuttles

$1 million range

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Potential Utilization/ Revenue

2800 average attendance

14 events/season (39,200 people/5 mo.)

$80/average price/event ($3.1 million)

4% ticket tax ($125,000/year)

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Next Steps

Agreement on Phasing

Execute MOUs

Expand URA

Set up Sole Source SDC area

Organize for possible amphitheater (agree on size/potential fund sources, refine concept, identify management, then contact operators)

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SITE AREA

FEMA boundary

Site Area Plan 110

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Waldport Open Space Charrette Participants

Alamasi, Kama

Anderson, Don

Andry, Scott

Bortnick, Eva

Boynton, Amy

Campbell, Mark

Christenson, Jack

Clark, Dale

Cotton, Rachel

Cuellar, Roxie

Dunn, Greg

Eckerman, Brian

Eckerman, Reda

Fodness, Brian

Gomberg, David

Grigg Devis, Valerie

Hansen, Jan

Hauert, Laura

Howell, Meredith

Hunt, Doug

Kaufman, Tim

Kemp, Kerry

Lambert, Heide

Lewis, Larry Margulis, Jane

McKinley, Senitila

O'Brien, Bob

Ogden, Tony

Peltier, David

Perry, Dave

Quayle, Jiah

Ramirez, Diane

Remund, Amanda

Remund, Ron

Rinearson, Tom

Waterman, Steve

Weeks, Gail

Woodruff, Sue

Woodruff, Ray

Thank You.

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