Why Are We Here? Mrs. Farrow protected this land. CCPRC Acquires Property. Funding Appropriated. Structure Stabilization

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2 Why Are We Here? Mrs. Farrow protected this land CCPRC Acquires Property Funding Appropriated Structure Stabilization Programs at Park Master plan implement improvements

3 Project Team Introductions & Roles Steering Committee Charles Towne Landing City of Charleston Historic Charleston Foundation Lowcountry Land Trust Architecture Historic Preservation Environmental Project Manager Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering Transportation Planning Wetland Delineation Survey

4 Meeting Agenda Share Information Review Planning Process Receive input from Public

5 PROJECT SITE CONTEXT MAP N

6 VICINITY MAP

7 TIMELINE ~1900 Charlestowne colony Established Captain Robert Donne ( ) James LeSade (ca ) Daniel Cartwright ( ) Elias Horry, Jr. ( ) Cotton Plantation Anthony Barbot ( ) Cotton Plantation Jonathon Lucas, III ( ) Cotton Plantation William McKenzie Parker (1850-?) Cotton Plantation Legare family ( ) George B. Edwards (ca. 1878) 1913 Charles Ravenel Truck Farming Mid 20 th cent. Ashby and Emily (Ravenel) Farrow, St. Andrews Parish Riding Academy 2011 Lowcountry Open Land Trust Charleston County Parks, Public Park

8 CONSERVATION EASEMENT N

9 CONSERVATION EASEMENT Created in 2005 to protect and conserve the natural and historical integrity of the property Limits the following: Subdividing the property Commercial and industrial uses of the property Construction of temporary or permanent buildings Signage Creation of new docks Hunting Refuse collection Altering the topography of the land, including wetlands Removal of vegetation in designated buffers Alteration of protected vegetation Construction of roads Lighting Mining and excavation of land Threats to ecological and natural ecosystems Changes to the facades of two existing turn-ofcentury buildings

10 CONSERVATION EASEMENT Allows the following: Repair and maintenance of existing buildings and dock Nature-based recreation Forestry and agricultural uses that do not impact scenic quality of land New buildings less than 6,000 aggregate sf Routine maintenance of land Selective clearing for habitat enhancements, trails, and preservation of views Educational and/or directional signs Use by non-profit organizations Archaeology

11 VISION STATEMENT Old Towne Creek County Park will honor the heritage of the property by conserving existing site resources, minimizing site impacts, and providing passive recreation and interpretation opportunities.

12 GOALS Integrate program elements consistent with Mrs. Emily Farrow s stewardship of the property Minimize site impacts in accordance with Historic Charleston Foundation conservation easement Preserve and protect significant cultural resources on the site and highlight their historical context through interpretation Conserve and enhance existing vegetation and provide opportunities for natural resource education and wildlife habitat enhancement

13 GOALS Utilize sustainable site development and green building principles Minimize noise and other potential impacts to neighboring properties Maintain historic and natural continuity with Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site without duplicating programs and facilities

14 PROJECT SITE CONTEXT MAP N

15 ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT: Wetlands Can you add a

16 ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT: Wildlife

17 Plant Communities CHARLES TOWNE LANDING STATE HISTORIC SITE

18 LAND USE ZONE DESIGNATIONS Activity Zone Accommodates concentrated use, constructed or developed sites Conservation Zone Limited accessibility, typical yet important resources Marine Zone Shoreline parks with water access, allowing for surface water activities Significant Feature Overlay Provide more precise management guidance for identified resources

19 LAND USE PLAN N

20 VISUAL ANALYSIS Entrance Gates

21 VISUAL ANALYSIS Entrance Drive

22 VISUAL ANALYSIS Rain Hut

23 Rain Hut (Continued)

24 VISUAL ANALYSIS Stable 1

25 VISUAL ANALYSIS Main House

26 Main House (Continued)

27 Main House (Continued)

28 VISUAL ANALYSIS Stable 2

29 VISUAL ANALYSIS Caretaker s House

30 Caretakers House (Continued)

31 VISUAL ANALYSIS Dock and Pier

32 Dock and Pier (Continued)

33 VISUAL ANALYSIS Existing Trail EXISTING TRAIL CHARLES TOWNE LANDING STATE HISTORIC SITE LENEVAR (RESIDENTIAL) LOWCOUNTRY LAND TRUST PROPERTY FIRE STATION OLD TOWNE ACRES (RESIDENTIAL) WESPANEE PLANTATION (RESIDENTIAL) N

34 Existing Trail

35 Existing Trail

36 SITE ANALYSIS N

37 THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS Site Inventory/ Data Collection -Survey/Boundary -Wetland delineation/plats -Aerial and site photography -Site visits -Cultural & Natural Resource Inventory Land Use Plan Site Analysis Programming Final Master Plan Concept Plan Options Integration of Public Input Public Workshop (TODAY)

38 NEXT STEPS Public to fill out printed survey OR webbased survey at: OldTowneCreek Design team to integrate public comments, agency-identified needs, and site considerations Steering Committee to guide conceptual master planning of site Final master plan expected completion by November 2017 Keep track of project updates at: