❖ Site Parameters❖ Survey Results❖ Outreach Summary❖ April 16 Design

Workshop❖ Ideas for Discussion

Agenda

Site Parameters❖Zoning & National Scenic

Area

❖Lighting & Noise

❖Wetland

❖Drainage

❖Transportation & Access

❖Unconstrained land

Article 75General Management Area - Rural Residential - 10 380. Review Uses with Additional Approval Criteria – Residential Land

➢ Community parks and playgrounds, consistent with the guidelines of the National Park and Recreation Society regarding the need for such facilities.

Zoning & NSA

Article 75Developed Setting - Rural Res. 520. General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria – Residential Land

➢ New development in this setting shall be compatible with the setting, but not necessarily visually subordinate.

➢ West of Hood River Urban Area, east of Country Club Road (Rural Residential)

Zoning & NSA

Lighting & NoiseUnshielded Lighting

Shielded (Dark Sky) Lighting

520. General Management Area Scenic Review Criteria

➢ Exterior lighting shall be directed downward and sited, hooded, and shielded such that it is not highly visible from key viewing areas. Shielding and hooding materials shall be composed of non-reflective, opaque materials.

➢ HOWEVER - This site is not in a visually subordinate area of the NSA

Lighting & NoiseUnshielded Lighting

Shielded (Dark Sky) Lighting

390. Approval Criteria for Specified Review Uses on Lands Designated Rural Residential

➢ The proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area. Review of compatibility shall include impacts associated with the visual character of the area, traffic generation, and noise, dust and odors.

Lighting & NoiseUnshielded Lighting

Shielded (Dark Sky) Lighting

Depends on uses & management

➢ What kind of lighting?➢ When will it turn off?➢ Will there be a PA system?➢ Whistles at night?➢ How will neighbors and

other community members be involved?

Wetland - 0.92-acre palustrine freshwater emergent (PEM)560. General Management Area Wetland Review Criteria

➢ Buffer zones shall be measured outward from a wetlands boundary on a horizontal scale that is perpendicular to the wetlands boundary

➢ Herbaceous communities buffer:

150 feet

Wetland - 5.75-acres with 150’ buffer560. General Management Area Wetland Review Criteria

The following uses may be allowed in wetlands and wetlands buffer zones:

➢ The construction of minor water-related recreation structures that are available for public use...boardwalks; trails and paths...; observation decks; and interpretative aids, such as kiosks and signs.

Source: Greenworks

Site Drainage

Drainage Tiles➢ Installed by previous

owners during agricultural use

➢ Excavator told current owners tiles are blocked/damaged

➢ Repair is underway

City TSP identifies 2 possible road extensions with 70’ ROW

35’ buffer requested

= 1.57-acres

Transportation & Access

70’ ROW = 35’ onsite buffer

Rocky Road Access➢ Northern neighbors

strongly oppose access off of Rocky Road

➢ Narrow entry point at Rocky Road & May St

➢ Increased use of Rocky Rd as bike/foot/dog path

Rocky Road access point Transportation & Access

City and County TSP identifies traffic issue area at Fairview & Belmont intersection

Fairview & Belmont traffic issue area

Transportation & Access

WETLAND BUFFER - 5.75 acres

Buffer contained within site = 5.75 acres (250,397.9273 sq ft)

ROW BUFFERs - 1.57 acres

N-side = 23,100 sqftE-side = 45,500 sqft

TOTAL = 68,600 sqft = 1.57 acres

TOTAL UNCONSTRAINED LAND 20.06 acres - (5.75 acres + 1.57 acres) =

12.74 acres

Unconstrained Land

Where we are in the process

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Community Outreach

Gathering “chill zones” Park amenity and facility

fragmentation Fire pits, water features,

food carts, slack lines- interesting features

Youth - HRV High School

Honored Citizens 65+Active aging (adult

playground)Covered pavilion or

dedicated natural space for light exercise or meditation

Wetland enhancement, water features, other aesthetics

Signage and accessibility

Latino Outreach

Radio Tierra!Next Door Inc. St. Mary’s ChurchTranslated surveys - 23% of

total surveys¼ of design workshop

attendees

Latino Outreach

Major themes:Community

gatheringSocial spaces

(kioskos)Place for kids SCORP: Hood

River is “high priority” for equitable park access

Neighbors Focus groupsIndividual surveyDoor to doorMajor themes:Parking /AccessLightsDrainageThankful for

involvement

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Open House Event

A Community’s Vision...

...with different VALUESNatural Mixed / Mixto Active / Activo

A Shift in Approach

April 16 - Community Design Workshop

PresentationBackground of project

Summary of work completed thus far

Outline of engagement data

Voting ExerciseWhen would you use the

park?5am - 12pm: ⅓ of room

12pm - 4pm: ⅓ of room

4pm - 7pm: ⅙ of room

7pm - close: ⅙ of room

Lighting support?Mixed - more no and I

don’t know then yes

How late?8 pm - about 15 folks

9 pm - about 9

10 pm - zero

11 pm - zero

Voting ExerciseWould you support a parks issued- levy or bond for park

development, operations and maintenance? For example, If you would have to pay $.10/$1,000 of your assessed property value to develop the park, would you still want this park? e.g. $250K home =$25/year (This would generate a $2 million fund)

YES!

Voting ExerciseDo you think city-collected SDCs

should be used to fund the development of this park?

Mostly yes

Should there be a fee for user groups used to support park maintenance?(user groups= sports teams, gardeners, fees for renting facilities)

Mostly yes and I don’t know

Should people have to pay for parking?

Largely no

Translate your Dreams, Ideas & Values

INTO

Physical Forms and Models

TO

Affect the Planning Process

James Rojas - PLACE IT!

Key Findings

Picnic on the Site

What does it all mean?

Mission“The Mission of the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District is to provide recreational opportunities to the citizens of the Park District, with focus on the youth of our community. Facilities and programs will be developed and maintained to provide safe and economical recreational environments for all users.”

Guiding Principles:The Park District will develop new parks and recreation facilities to

serve a diverse range of residents within the Park District, and will implement such projects in a fiscally responsible manner.

The Park District will capitalize on new opportunities as they arise even if not specifically identified in the Master Plan.

Diversity and Connection

Can it happen?

YES!Engage the communityWelcome a unique vision

Value the siteBe creative

Questions?