, North Carolina August 19th, 2014
Introduction, North Carolina Why are we here?
Planning Investment to Date - Park, North Carolina 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Master Plan
Planning Investment to Date - Park, North Carolina PRCR Master Plan Phase 1 $1,600,000 2 multi purpose fields (one lighted) Lighted football/track stadium field Lighted youth softball field Picnic shelter with restrooms Lighted basketball slab
Planning Investment to Date - Park, North Carolina PRCR Master Plan Phase 1 Phase 2 $1,600,000 2 multi purpose fields (one lighted) Lighted football/track stadium field Lighted youth softball field Picnic shelter with restrooms Lighted basketball slab Community Investment Bonds Park (Phase 2): $1,070,000 (Design and Construction) Greenway: $1,400,000 (Design and Construction)
Planning Investment to Date - Park, North Carolina PRCR Master Plan Phase 1 Phase 2 Playground Ball Field Restrooms Picnic Shelter Walking Trails Greenway Greenway Connection Open Space Disc Golf
Planning Investment to Date - Greenway, North Carolina Town Greenway Map
Planning Investment to Date - Greenway, North Carolina Town Greenway Map 2012 Greenway Master Plan Update
Planning Investment to Date - Greenway, North Carolina Town Greenway Map 2012 Greenway Master Plan Update Lake Crabtree to ATT Corridor
Planning Process, North Carolina Where do we go from here?
Planning Process, North Carolina 08.19.14 Public Meeting #1A -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments
Planning Process, North Carolina September 20 - Harris Teeter September 24 - Mills Middle School Home Football Game 08.19.14 Public Meeting #1B -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments Public Meeting #1A -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments
Planning Process, North Carolina September 20 - Harris Teeter September 24 - Mills Middle School Home Football Game 08.19.14 Winter 2014-15 Public Meeting #1A -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments Public Meeting #1B -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments Public Involvement -2 Concepts -Public Comments Final Master Plan -Public Comments
Planning Process, North Carolina September 20 - Harris Teeter September 24 - Mills Middle School Home Football Game Spring 2015 08.19.14 Winter 2014-15 Public Meeting #1B -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments Council Approval Public Involvement Process -2 Concepts -Public Comments Public Meeting #1A -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments Final Master Plan -Public Comments
Planning Process, North Carolina September 20 - Harris Teeter September 24 - Mills Middle School Home Football Game Spring 2015 08.19.14 Winter 2014-15 Fall 2015 Public Meeting #1B -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments PHASE 2: Design Drawings Council Approval Public Involvement Process -2 Concepts -Public Comments Construction 2016-2017 Public Meeting #1A -Site Analysis -3 Concepts -Public Comments Final Master Plan -Public Comments
Where is Mills Park?, North Carolina Vicinity Map Future Park Existing Park * 1 MILE RADIUS Carpenter Fire Station Road Amberly 1/2 MILE RADIUS Cary Park Georgian Village Mills Park 540 Triangle Expressway Cameron Pond NC HWY 55 Southbridge Gabel Farms Morrisville Parkway Green Level Church Road Hilliard Forest Sears Farm Road Park Thomas E. Brooks Park
Site Analysis: Greenways, North Carolina Existing Greenway Existing Greenways Future Proposed Greenway Panther Creek Greenway American Tobacco Trail Carpenter Fire Station Road Mills Park 540 Triangle Expressway NC HWY 55 Future Park Existing Park * Morrisville Parkway Sears Farm Road Park Thomas E. Brooks Park
Site Analysis: Greenways, North Carolina Existing Greenway Future Greenways Future Proposed Greenway Panther Creek Greenway American Tobacco Trail Carpenter Fire Station Road Mills Park 540 Triangle Expressway NC HWY 55 Future Park Existing Park * Morrisville Parkway Sears Farm Road Park Thomas E. Brooks Park
Site Analysis: Greenways, North Carolina Existing Greenway Panther Creek Greenway Future Proposed Greenway Panther Creek Greenway American Tobacco Trail Carpenter Fire Station Road Mills Park 540 Triangle Expressway NC HWY 55 Future Park Existing Park * Morrisville Parkway Sears Farm Road Park Thomas E. Brooks Park
Site Analysis: Vegetation, North Carolina k Piedmont Alluvial Forest Green Level Church Road P a n r t h e C r e e 540 / Triangle Expressway Mesic Mixed Hardwood Forest Dry Mesic Oak Forest Onsite observations did not indicate any federally protected species. The habit is suitable for Mchaux s Sumac and the Northern Long-eared Bat, but neither were noted on site.
Site Analysis: Streams, North Carolina k Stream Buffer C r e e Green Level Church Road P a n r t h e 540 / Triangle Expressway 100 Buffer 50 Buffer
Site Analysis: Floodway +100 Year Flood + Floodplain, North Carolina P a n r t h e C r e e k 540 / Triangle Expressway Floodway 100 Year Flood Flood Plain Green Level Church Road
Site Analysis: Soils + Topography, North Carolina k Floodway C r e e 100 Year Flood Green Level Church Road P a n r t h e 540 / Triangle Expressway Flood Plain Unsuitable Soils
Site Analysis: Buildable Area, North Carolina k Floodway C r e e 100 Year Flood Green Level Church Road P a n r t h e 540 / Triangle Expressway Flood Plain Unsuitable Soils Core Park Potential Future Park Areas
k Site Analysis: Optimal Core Park, North Carolina 23 Acres+/- Optimal contruction area for Phase 2 in order to limit impacts to natural resources and Existing Facilities C r e e Green Level Church Road P a n r t h e 23 Acres +/- 540 / Triangle Expressway
k Site Analysis: Utility Access, North Carolina C r e e P a n r t h e 540 / Triangle Expressway Existing Sewer Green Level Church Road Existing Water Existing Stormwater
Site Analysis: Circulation, North Carolina Existing Greenway Existing Sidewalk Optimum point of entry to reduce impact on school circulation Green Level Church Road 540 / Triangle Expressway Park Vehicular Circulation School Vehicular Circulation Mixed Vehicular Existing point of entry
Greenway Design: Precedent, North Carolina
Greenway Design: Investment, North Carolina Cary Park Lake Greenway Loop Panther Creek Greenway Culvert Connection - Green Level Church Rd. Boardwalk Connection Under 540
Greenway Design: Connections, North Carolina Amberly Existing Pedestrian Tunnel Cary Park Lake Existing connection Harris Teeter Shopping Center Future Development Proposed development connection Cameron Pond Existing Connections Existing Connection Easements Panther Creek Mills Park Cary Park Green Level Church Road Mills Park Elementary School 540 / Triangle Expressway Mills Park Middle School Cameron Pond Connections Existing 540 Boardwalk Connection
Greenway Design: Cameron Pond Easement, North Carolina Vicinity Map Cameron Pond 540 Triangle Expressway
Greenway Design: Shade, North Carolina
Greenway Design: Panther Creek Crossing Location, North Carolina
Greenway Design: Proposed Alignment, North Carolina Amberly Harris Teeter Shopping Center Future Development Proposed Panther Creek Greenway Cameron Pond Cary Park Lake Proposed Greenway Connections Cary Park Southbridge Panther Creek Panther Creek Crossing Green Level Church Road Mills Park Mills Park Elementary School 540 / Triangle Expressway Mills Park Middle School
Mills Park: Precedent Imagery, North Carolina
Mills Park: Precedent Imagery, North Carolina
Mills Park: Concept A - Diagram, North Carolina Concept A Nestled Playground Open Space Picnic Shelter Restrooms Future Phase Walking Trails Ball Field Disc Golf Greenway Greenway Connection
Mills Park: Concept A, North Carolina Concept A Nestled Playground Open Space Picnic Shelter Restrooms Future Phase Walking Trails Ball Field Disc Golf Greenway Greenway Connection
Mills Park: Concept B - Diagram, North Carolina Concept B Meadow Playground Open Space Picnic Shelter Restrooms Future Phase Walking Trails Ball Field Disc Golf Greenway Greenway Connection
Mills Park: Concept B, North Carolina Concept B Meadow Playground Open Space Picnic Shelter Restrooms Future Phase Walking Trails Ball Field Disc Golf Greenway Greenway Connection
Mills Park: Concept C - Diagram, North Carolina Concept C Park Beside a Complex Playground Open Space Picnic Shelter Restrooms Future Phase Walking Trails Ball Field Disc Golf Greenway Build upon the existing facilities Greenway Connection
Mills Park: Concept C, North Carolina Concept C Park Beside a Complex Playground Open Space Picnic Shelter Restrooms Future Phase Walking Trails Ball Field Disc Golf Greenway Build upon the existing facilities Greenway Connection
, North Carolina What are the next steps?
, North Carolina Next public meetings will be: September 20 - Harris Teeter September 24 - Mills Middle Home Football Game Invite those who were unable to attend tonight All updates will be posted on the website MILLS PARK: http://www.townofcary.org/departments/fdts/facilities/current_projects/millspark.htm PANTHER CREEK GREENWAY: http://www.townofcary.org/departments/fdts/facilities/current_projects/panthercreek.htm