Wheaton Regional Park Pine Lake Trail

COMMUNITY MEETING

N OVEMBER 1, 2012
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MEET IN G A G ENDA

I. II. III. IV.

Introduction of Project Team Trail Renovation Process Wheaton Regional Park Pine Lake Trail Renovation Project

V.

Comments and Questions

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IN T R O DU C T ION O F P R O J EC T T EA M

M-NCPPC Montgomery County Parks

Project Manager Erin McArdle Landscape Architect Ching-Fang Chen

Consultant: Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI)

Project Manager Liz Marcy Environmental Specialist Dave Merkey Project Designer Carol Perfit

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C O U N T Y WIDE T R A IL P L A N

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C O U N T Y WIDE T R A IL P L A N

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T R A IL R EN O VATIO N P R O C ESS

Trail Renovation:

Provides major renovations of trails that accommodate road bicyclists, pedestrians, in-line skaters, and a variety of other uses. Trails were identified as the most popular recreational amenity per the Vision 2030 Plan jointly developed by the Department of Parks and the Department of Recreation. Scheduled maintenance and renovation promotes safety and reduces long-term maintenance costs.

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Environmental:

T R A IL R EN O VATIO N P R O C ESS

Natural Resources Inventory Avoid Natural Resources Minimize Impacts to Natural Resources Mitigate Impacts

User:

Safety through American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Safety through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Enjoyable Trail Experience

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EN V IR O N MEN TAL C O N SIDER AT IONS

Natural Resources Inventory

Forest Stand Delineation

Specimen Tree Identification Location

Wetland Identification Rare, Threatened, & Endangered Species

Steep Slopes
Floodplain Location

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EN V IR O N MEN TAL C O N SIDER AT IONS

Avoid Valuable Natural Resources

Specimen Trees/Critical Root Zones

Hillside Ground Water Seep Wetlands

Floodplains / Wetlands
Steep Slopes Streams Forested Habitats

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EN V IR O N MEN TAL C O N SIDER AT IONS

Minimize Impacts

Utilize Existing Asphalt Trail Where Possible Utilize Previously Disturbed Areas Boardwalks and Bridges Tree Protection Techniques

Root Pruning

Tree Pruning
Above Grade Trails Tree Protection Devices

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EN VIRO N MEN TAL C O N SIDERAT IONS

Mitigate Impacts

Correct Problem Drainage Features

Storm Drain Outfalls

Stream Channel Erosion

Poorly Drained Areas

Invasive Species Removal Utilize Previously Disturbed Areas

Reforestation

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Users

USER C O N SIDERAT IO NS

Enjoyable Experience Adjacent Park Uses

Trail Connections
Park Amenities

Safety
Accessible Trail

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T R A IL RENOVATION

EXISTING FOREST

2 BUFFER

10 TRAIL

2 BUFFER

EXISTING FOREST
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W H EATON R EG IO N AL PA R K

WHITE OAK GLENMONT

WHEATON REGIONAL PARK

KENSINGTON LEGEND
PARKS PROPERTY

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W H EATON R EG IO N AL PA R K

WHITE OAK GLENMONT WHEATON REGIONAL PARK

KENSINGTON LEGEND
PARKS PROPERTY

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W H EATON R EG IO N AL PA R K

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NORTHWEST BRANCH STREAM VALLEY PARK

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS BROOKSIDE GARDENS

WHEATON REGIONAL PARK

DOG PARK

ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CAROUSEL & TRAIN ATHLETIC COMPLEX

LEGEND
HARD SURFACE TRAIL CONNECTOR TRAIL NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL

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NORTHWEST BRANCH STREAM VALLEY PARK

EQUESTRIAN TRAILS BROOKSIDE GARDENS

WHEATON REGIONAL PARK

DOG PARK

ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND CAROUSEL & TRAIN ATHLETIC COMPLEX

LEGEND
HARD SURFACE TRAIL CONNECTOR TRAIL NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL

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W H EATON R EG IO N AL PA R K BROOKSIDE GARDENS
DAM

PINE LAKE
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND DOG PARK

SPORTS PAVILION

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C O N S ID ER ED A LT ER NAT IV ES
BROOKSIDE GARDENS

DAM EMERGENCY SPILLWAY ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND SHOREFIELD PARKING LOT

ENVIRONMENTAL BUFFER

PINE LAKE DOG PARK

SPORTS PAVILION

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P R O P O SED R O U T E

Meets ADA Guidelines

Minimal Forest Clearing Eliminates Duplicate Route Follows Existing Trail Alignment Where Possible
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PRO PO SED RO UT E - WEST SIDE

STREAM

EXISTING TRAIL SERVICE ROAD

EXISTING TRAIL

SHOREFIELD RD PARKING LOT

RESTROOM

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P R O P O SED R O U T E - W ES T S ID E

2 BUFFER

10 TRAIL

2 BUFFER

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P R O J EC T S IT E EN H A N CEM EN T S

Removal of Duplicate Trails

Remove Untreated Impervious Surface

Eliminate Repetitive Route Reduce Maintenance

Earn Credit under our NPDES MS4 Permit

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P R O J EC T S IT E EN H A N CEM EN T S

Reforestation of Steep Gravel Road

Create Contiguous Forest

Eliminate Forest Fragmentation Eliminate Repetitive Route Reduce Maintenance Earn Credit under our NPDES MS4 Permit

Eliminate Chronic Erosion Problem

Remove Untreated Impervious Area

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P R O P O SED R O U T E W ES T S ID E & D A M

BROOKSIDE GARDENS

EXISTING TRAIL

SERVICE ROAD CONNECTION TO BROOKSIDE EMERGENCY SPILLWAY DAM PINE LAKE

EMERGENCY SPILLWAY
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P R O P O SED R O U T E - DA M

Pine Lake Dam

Maintain Elevation At Spillway Coordinate With Maryland Department of the Environment for Construction On Dam
EMERGENCY SPILLWAY
DAM

PINE LAKE

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PRO J EC T SIT E EN HA N CEMEN T S

Brookside Gardens Gate

Slope and Cross Slopes Too Steep Uneven Pavement Gate Shuts Too Quickly Motorized Portion of Gate Broken Potentially Replace Bike Rack

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P R O P O SED R O U T E EA S T S ID E
NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL

PINE LAKE

EXISTING ROAD DOG PARK EXISTING DAM

SPORTS PAVILION
EXISTING SERVICE ROAD
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PRO J EC T SIT E EN HA N CEMEN T S

Bioswale and Bioretention Areas

Pre-Treat Stormwater Runoff from Paved Surface and Rooftop

Provide Route to Back of Pavilion for Maintenance Vehicles Control Erosion off Parking Lot

Control Erosion from Dog Park Drainage

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C OMMENTS ? Q UESTIONS ?

Erin McArdle, Project Manager 9500 Brunett Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20901 Phone: 301-650-4374 Fax: 301-585-1921 Erin.McArdle@montgomeryparks.org
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