Public Input Workshop #2

August 9, 2012

Agenda 6:30 – Welcome, introductions 6:35 – Where we last left you 6:40 – Park Baseline Characterization Report 6:50 – Swim Beach Design Characteristics 6:55 – Draft Master Plan 7:15 – Project Impacts and Potential Mitigation 7:25 – Q & A 7:40 – Small Group Work 8:10 – Spokesperson Shares 8:25 – Next Steps 8:30 – Meeting Adjourns

Ground Rules

Listen actively No one person dominates Stay on topic No personal attacks Stay on time/schedule Don’t make assumptions/assume good will Hold Questions till Q & A

Please!!!!!

Where we last left you in July, 2011

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What program/project would you like to see Olympia Parks, Arts, and Recreation offer? (Open ended ques-

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2010 PAR Plan Public Feedback

Our Commitments Post materials from 1st public

meeting on web page

Learn everything we could about the lake

Develop a master plan concept utilizing what we heard at the 7/14/11 public meeting

Share master plan concept with you in advance of the meeting

Ward Lake ParkBaseline

Characteristic Report

Environmental/Cultural Baseline Inventory Topographic Survey

Shoreline & Underwater Reconnaissance

Wetland Delineation/Report

Baseline Water Quality Report

Geotechnical Investigation

Tree Survey

Pasture grass Few trees

Upland Habitat

Lake fringe wetland Category III 0.44 acres Extends to depth of 6.6 feet 80-foot buffer (0.9 acres)

Wetlands

Whole Lake Park Site

Shoreline

Landscape and bulkheads common Natural shoreline areas also common 39 docks Abundant large wood Fragrant water lily

Shoreline - Lake

Natural shoreline 268 trees on site, primarily

along shoreline slope Fragrant water lily Sparse Nuttall’s waterweed Submerged large wood Steep slope Organic detritus substrate

Shoreline – Park Site

Water clarity Phosphorous Chlorophyll Trophic Index Algae blooms PCBs in fish tissue

Water Quality

Water Clarity Trend (Source: Thurston County)

Summer average Total Phosphorous concentrations (Source: Thurston County)

Water clarity Phosphorous Chlorophyll Trophic Index Algae blooms PCBs in fish

tissue

Water Quality

Summer average lake surface Chlorophyll a (Source: Thurston County)

Ward Lake Summer average Trophic Index (Source: Thurston County)

Water clarity Phosphorous Chlorophyll Trophic Index Algae blooms PCBs in fish tissue

• In recent years there has been an increase in documented toxic blue-green algae blooms occurring in lakes within Washington State.

• There appears to have been an increasing occurrence of late winter/early spring algae blooms in Ward Lake

• Lake may be shifting from dominance by green algae to blue-green

• This year was a game changer

Water Quality

Water clarity Phosphorous Trophic Index Chlorophyll Algae blooms PCBs in fish

tissue

Water Quality

Source: Seiders et al. (2008).U = The analyte was not detected at or above the reported value.J = The analyte was positively identified. The associated numerical result is an estimate.

Summary statistics for fish tissue samples from 14 lakes in Washington State in 2006 and comparison to Ward Lake.

Parameter Sample

Size Min Max Mean

Ward Lake Largemouth

Bass

Ward Lake

Kokanee

National Toxics Rule

Criteria

Total PCB Aroclors (ug/kg) 40 1.9 U 33 7.6 2 U 11.4 J 5.3

Total PCB congeners (ug/kg) 17 0.74 31 10.6 2.8 J 10.9 J 5.3

Total DDT (ug/kg) 40 0.37 UJ 40 3.9 1.44 8.2 32

Total PBDE (ug/kg) 40 0.09 34 5.3 6.19 J 14.48 J NA

Total Chlordane (ug/kg) 40 0.37 UJ 13 1.3 0.55 J 1.79 J 8.3

2,3,7,8-TCDD (ng/kg) 17 0.015 0.310 0.089 0.024 /J 0.054 J 0.07

Mercury (mg/kg) 40 0.056 0.512 0.152 0.184 0.096 825

Three Areas of Interest

Stormwater (Upland) Bacteria (Shoreline and Lake Bed) Phosphorus and Algae Blooms

Water Quality Impacts

Stormwater Primary concern is stormwater from

roadways and parking lots All stormwater will be treated through

infiltration (e.g., porous pavement and filtration strips), THE best technique for removal of pollutants

Stormwater No stormwater from the upland area will

drain toward Ward Lake Stormwater from the pedestrian trail will

be treated and detained at predevelopment rates and be discharged toward the lake

Based on King County’s monitoring of swimming beaches, no bacteria problems are expected

Bacteria

Phosphorus and Algae Blooms Phosphorus (P) is typically the key ingredient in

promoting algae blooms in lakes; although not necessarily the case for toxic blooms

P input from the site will be controlled through better vegetation management in the upland area and through use of artificial turf at the shore

Less P should be exported than under typical residential development

Infiltration and movement through the ground is very effective for P removal

The park is not expected to result in increased P or lead to more or extended algae blooms

Stocked with rainbow trout and kokanee (WDFW) Cutthroat trout, largemouth bass, bullhead, yellow perch Nuttall’s waterweed Three State Priority Habitats:

Riparian habitat Freshwater wetlands and deepwater Snags and logs

No priority species or

features in upland area

Fish Species, Rare Plants, Priority Habitats

Beach Safety Standards

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Beach Safety

Excellent Design Purposeful Management

Excellent Design

Continous & Consistent Slope 1:12 or less

Depth & Depth Markings Life line Outside Markers Bottom Makeup Floats

Excellent Design

Life Saving Equipment Life Jacket Station Water Turbidity Water Quality

Purposeful Management

Guarded vs. Unguarded Monitoring Safe Conditions Signage

• Regulating Human Behavior• Safe Use• No pets

Master Plan Concept

Park Program Elements

Distance & Vegetative Screening Parking Soccer Field / Open Field Play Pre-School & School Play Facilities Small Plaza Picnic Facilities Restroom/Storage Building ADA Compliant Routes Lake Swim Beach & Support Facilities Maintenance Support Facilities

Draft Master Plan

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9.14 acre Community Park

5.35 acres +/-58.53% of park

2.9 acres +/-31.73 % of park

0.89 acres +/-9.74% of park

Parking Demand

Bob is still working on this

Vegetative Screen

Soccer Open Play Field

150 Parking Stalls, 183, if Maple is removed

Picnic Shelter

Restrooms / Storage / Bike Rack Canopy

Protective Netting

Nature Based School Age Play Area

Nature Based Pre-School Age Play Area

Lakefront Access w/ gate

Park Core Plaza

Synthetic Turf Berm w/ Climbing Net

30’ Vegetative Buffer w/ Fence 210’ x 330’ +/-Natural

Turf Soccer Field / Open Field Play

Porous Asphalt Parking w. Landscape Island – 150 Stalls

20’ Vegetative Buffer w/ FenceExisting Maple

Access to Water

1. 12’ walk

2. Funicular

3. Stair Climber

4. Elevator

5. 6’ Walk (shown)

12’ ADA Compliant

Ramp w/ Landings

Top of Trail Bottom of Trail

Access to Water – Funicular Funicular Elevated

Stairway

Access to Water – Stair Climber

Elevated WalkwayElevator Tower

Elevated Walkway

Access to Water – Elevator Tower

Access to Water – Elevator Tower

6’ Security Fence

6’ Accessible Concrete Ramp/Landing-1070 lf

Retaining Wall

Concrete Stairs

Elevated Wood Stairs

Access w/ gate

Cross Section B

Lakefront

Restroom/Lifeguard Station w/ Rooftop Overlook

6’ Gangway & 8’x80’ Dock

6’ Gangway & 8’x80’ Dock

6’ Walk

10’ Synthetic Turf

15’ Sand Beach

Extent of Lakebed Fill

Lakefront

Swim Area Buoy Line

6’ Concrete Ramp

Depth Markers, ADA Ramp into Lake & Lifelines not shown for clarity

Concrete Retaining Wall

Concrete Stairs

Soldier Pile Wall

“No Boats Beyond this Point” Buoy

Rock Wall

Photo Simulation

Lakefront Cross Section

Draft Master Plan

Environmental Impacts

33,950 square feet of lakebed fill 9000 cubic yards of lake fill, represents 0.26% of lake volume, may raise

lake level 1.03 inches (@ lake level 122.4) 300 linear feet of shoreline impacted Category III Wetland Filled = sf

Trees (6" dbh and larger) Description

Existing trees 268 listed in Tree Report, 39 hazard trees recommended for removal, leaving 229 healthy trees

Trees to be removed 130 total consisting of 39 hazard trees and 91 healthy trees

Trees to be retained 138 trees

Proposed # of Trees 103 trees

Tree Disturbance/Replacement

Shoreline Development Permit, HPA, DOE 401 Isolated wetland regulated by State and local jurisdiction Mitigation options assessment underway Considerations:

Wetland and buffer Large wood Vegetation management Water quality monitoring Tree preservation Others (SMP, mitigation opportunities/priorities in watershed,

functional assessment to ensure no net loss)

Permitting & Mitigation

Operations

Lifeguards 11AM – 7PM daily June-September

Locked gate at end of day when guards leave

“Sun Outs” for soccer games during peak days

Additional Intercity Transit bus stop nearby

Costs

Phased project $425,000 budgeted for grant

match for Phase 1 (upland) $12 million for full

development $80,000/yr for lifeguard

operation $60,000/yr for annual

maintenance

Questions and Answers 20 Minutes Please save comments

for small group work.

Draft Master Plan

Small Group Work

Pick a Facilitator/Note Taker

Provide Feedback on:

What do you like about the proposed plan?

What don’t you like?

Do you have any additional feedback?

Pick spokesperson and report highlights to larger group

Master Planning – Next Steps Public Meeting #3 – Feedback on final draft Master Plan

SEPA Review

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Recommendation

Council Approval

Once Master Plan Complete

Commitment to Recreation and Conservation Office to

make progress towards swim beach

2014 – Grant application for Phase 1 upland project

($425,000 budgeted for grant match)

2015 – Phase 1 construction

2016 – Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan update and

development of funding strategy for future phases.

Thank You

351’ Shoreline

8.2 Acres Land

1 Acre Water

Ward Lake