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Franconia Park Master Plan Revision PUBLIC COMMENT MEETING April 1, 2014 Tonights Agenda Introductions: Judy Pedersen, Public Information Officer, FCPA Remarks: Supervisor McKay, Lee District Ed Batten, Park Authority Board Member, Lee

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Franconia Park Master Plan Revision

PUBLIC COMMENT MEETING April 1, 2014

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Introductions: Judy Pedersen, Public Information Officer, FCPA Remarks: Supervisor McKay, Lee District Ed Batten, Park Authority Board Member, Lee District Presentation: Andy Galusha, Project Manager, Park Planning Branch, FCPA Public Comment: Moderated by Judy Pedersen

Tonight’s Agenda

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Enhance Citizen’s Quality of Life Through: Natural & Cultural Resource Stewardship Recreational Opportunities Quality Facilities & Services

Park Authority Mission

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12 - Member Board 23,300+ Acres of Parkland 421 Parks Accredited 3-Time Gold Medal Winner

Fast Facts about FCPA

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Written Report Park Purpose & Classification Existing Conditions & Constraints Visitor Experience Planned Park Uses and Facilities Design Concerns

Park Master Plans in General

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Written Report Park Purpose & Classification Existing Conditions & Constraints Visitor Experience Planned Park Uses and Facilities Design Concerns Conceptual Development Plan (CDP) Conceptual Site Layout General Location of Facilities General Location of Use Areas Not Engineered Site Plan

Park Master Plans in General

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July 2013 Public Info Meeting Develop Draft Master Plan April 1 2014 Public Comment Meeting Draft MP Revisions Present Draft MP to PAB Summer 2014 30-Day Public Comment Period PAB Approval PUBLIC INPUT IS A KEY ELEMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS

Park Master Plan Time Line

Tonight’s Meeting Conduct Site Research

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Staff Resources

Site Staff Archaeologists Landscape Architects Planners Natural Resource Specialists Operational Specialists Recreation Specialists Park Development Specialists

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Park Classification System

District Park Diverse experiences & activities Larger number of facilities Lighted facilities Longer hours & more users Visit of half day + 50 + Acres Serve 3 to 6 miles

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Location of Franconia Park

I-495 I-95 Franconia Road Thomas Drive Bowie Drive Willowfield Way Bowie Drive Thomas Drive

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Nearby Parks

Backlick Stream Valley Lee High Monticello Woods Trailside Monticello Woods Lee High Trailside

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Site History

Early History: Native American

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Site History

Early History: Native American 1800s: Farmland

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Site History

Early History: Native American 1800s: Farmland 1937: Farming Ceased

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Site History

Early History: Native American 1800s: Farmland 1937: Farming Ceased Early 50s

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Site History

Early History: Native American 1800s: Farmland 1937: Farming Ceased Late 50s – 60s: Beltway Staging Gravel Pit

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Site History

Early History: Native American 1800s: Farmland 1937: Farming Ceased Late 50s – 60s: Beltway Staging 1970s: Park Authority Acquired

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Site History

Early History: Native American 1800s: Farmland 1937: Farming Ceased Late 50s – 60s: Beltway Staging 1970s: Park Authority Acquired Master Planned Constructed

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Park Use

Ball Fields

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Park Use

Ball Fields Garden Plots

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Park Use

Ball Fields Garden Plots Trails

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Park Use

Ball Fields Garden Plots Trails Parking

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Park Use

Ball Fields Garden Plots Trails Parking Wooded

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Park Use

Ball Fields Garden Plots Trails Parking Wooded Wildlife

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Existing Conditions

Topography

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Vehicle Access

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Vehicle Access Pedestrian Access

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Existing Conditions

Topography Steep Slopes Hydrology Resource Protection Vehicle Access Pedestrian Access Existing Facilities

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Tot Lot & Playground

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Tot Lot & Playground Picnic Area

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Tot Lot & Playground Picnic Area Sled Run

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Tot Lot & Playground Picnic Area Sled Run Lighted Diamond Fields

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Tot Lot & Playground Picnic Area Sled Run Lighted Diamond Fields Overlay Rectangle

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Master Planned - Unbuilt Facilities

Additional Parking Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Archery Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Tot Lot & Playground Picnic Area Sled Run Lighted Diamond Fields Overlay Rectangle Loop Trail

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Address in the Master Plan Revision

Park and Recreation Needs Expand Existing Features Field Capacity Garden Plots Nursery Parking & Circulation Protect Natural Areas Permanent Restroom Support Facilities Add New Facilities Dog Park Playground Trails Connectivity

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Master Plan Revision

Planned Features Removed Upgrade Retained Features New Features

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Concession Building

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Concession Building Shuffleboard

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Sled Run

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Sled Run Diamond Fields

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What Will Be Removed from 1974 Plan

Tennis Courts Tennis Practice Courts Concession Building Shuffleboard Horseshoes Multiuse Courts Sled Run Diamond Fields Overlay Rectangle

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What Will Remain The Same

Park Rules

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What Will Remain The Same

Park Rules Resource Protection

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What Will Remain The Same

Park Rules Resource Protection Visitor Access

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What Will Remain The Same

Park Rules Resource Protection Visitor Access Existing Facilities

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What Will Remain The Same

Park Rules Resource Protection Visitor Access Existing Facilities District Park Status

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Rectangle Field

Conceptual Development Plan – Features Retained

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Conceptual Development Plan – Features Retained

Rectangle Field Playground

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Rectangle Field Playground Picnic Area

Conceptual Development Plan – Features Retained

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Rectangle Field Playground Picnic Area Open Play Area

Conceptual Development Plan – Features Retained

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Rectangle Field Playground Picnic Area Open Play Area Loop Trail

Conceptual Development Plan – Features Retained

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Rectangle Field Playground Picnic Area Open Play Area Loop Trail Expanded Parking

Conceptual Development Plan – Features Retained

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Rectangle Field Playground Picnic Area Open Play Area Loop Trail Expanded Parking Resource Protection

Conceptual Development Plan – Features Retained

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Conceptual Development Plan – Upgrades

Existing Fields

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Newest Lighting Technology Address Light Trespass Full Cut Off Shields Web Based Controls

Conceptual Development Plan – Upgrades

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Conceptual Development Plan – Upgrades

Existing Fields Garden Plots

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Conceptual Development Plan – Upgrades

Existing Fields Garden Plots Plant Nursery

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Conceptual Development Plan – Upgrades

Existing Fields Garden Plots Plant Nursery Parking Areas

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area Fitness Stations

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area Fitness Stations Skate Spot

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area Fitness Stations Skate Spot Overlook

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area Fitness Stations Skate Spot Overlook Vendor Pad

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area Fitness Stations Skate Spot Overlook Vendor Pad Flex Program Space

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area Fitness Stations Skate Spot Overlook Vendor Pad Flex Program Space Pedestrian Entrance

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Conceptual Development Plan – New Features

Off Leash Dog Area Fitness Stations Skate Spot Overlook Vendor Pad Flex Program Space Pedestrian Entrance Revegetation

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Pedestrian Connectivity to Nearby Parks

Franconia Monticello Woods Trailside Trail Monticello Woods Trailside Franconia

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Next Steps in Planning Process

30 Day Comment Period Revise Plan as needed Present to Park Authority Board For Action - Summer

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Help Plan Your Park

Please visit our website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/franconia.htm Please send comments to: By e-mail: parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov Old Fashioned Snail Mail: Andy Galusha, Project Manager Planning & Development Division, FCPA 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 406 Fairfax, Virginia 22035 Or By Phone: Phone: 703-324-8702