The Committee
Lynch Park Advisory Committee Master Plan Presentation December 15, 2003 Agenda Introductions The Committee Purpose Process The Plan
The Committee History of the Committee
Who We Are City Council Member Ginny McGlynn Member of the Parks and Recreation Commission Liz Caputo Member of the Lynch Trustees Robert Richardson Member of the Conservation Commission Richard Benevento Member of the Building Commission Bob Griffin Member of the Guild of Beverly Artists Tom Clark Member of the Planning Department Ellen Flannery Member of the Historical Society Ginny Currier Member of the Improvement Society Gerry Cathcart Representative of the Mayor s Office Debbie Hurlbert Public Services Director Mike Collins Community Services Director Tom Scully City Engineer Frank Killilea Recreation Department Director Joan Fairbank (Bruce Doig) Member of the Guild of Beverly Artists Nancy Brewka Clark Arborist Michael Gaudette Interested Citizen Anne Gaudette
Purpose Identify Limitations and Opportunities Review Activities Passive / Active How They Can Co-Exist Create a Master Plan Early Action Projects Long Term Improvements
Process Comprehensive Review Activities Events Recreational Uses Operations Historic Significance Infrastructure Building and Grounds Policy and Use Fund Raising Consultant Selection Public Involvement Implementation Design Construction This is the Beginning!
Master Planning Overview What is a Master Plan? An analytical and creative activity resulting in a coordinated set of actions to be taken to accomplish stated goals. This includes: A Logical and Systematic Plan Establishing an Organizational Structure for Development A Guide for Future Site Development A Vehicle for Reinforcing or Redefining the Park Image A Master Plan is not: A Set of Specific Plans for Individual Buildings A Series of Immutable Parameters Similar to Zoning Ordinances Construction Documents
Master Planning Overview Lynch Park Master Plan Process Report on existing conditions Establish goals & priorities Establish programmatic requirements Review & critique initial options Revise site planning diagrams incorporating suggestions Present final conceptual site plan Develop phasing plan Present cost preliminary cost projections
Existing Conditions Assessment - Site and Buildings
Existing Conditions Assessment Site Conditions
Existing Conditions Assessment : Site History/Morphology 1880 1897 1909 1919 2002
Before and After - Possibilities
Existing Conditions Assessment Site Review
Site Analysis: Circulation Overlap of vehicular and pedestrian circulation Lack of clear pedestrian path network Existing amenities are not connected Vehicular Circulation Mixed Circulation Pedestrian Circulation
Site Analysis: Outdoor Uses Inefficient layout of outdoor space Sledding Picnic Area Kayaking / Sailing Beach Play Area
Site Analysis: Physical Barrier/Open Space Site continuity has been broken up into three distinct open spaces Parking is an imposing presence No sense of unity Barrier Open Space
Site Analysis: Site Issues Site experience is episodic and fragmented Current pedestrian paths do not address the water s edge Lack of site history awareness Mature planting in decline Undesired orientation of the band shell Inconsistent site furnishings and lighting Low Use Area Physical Barrier Unclear Pedestrian Access Water s Edge Awareness
Existing Conditions Assessment Site Review Site Furnishings Benches and Picnic Tables Ornamental Fountains Site Signage Trash receptacles Lighting Play Equipment
Existing Conditions Assessment Site Review Specific Components Tree Evaluation & Documentation Analysis Inventory Condition Recommendations Italian Garden Sea Wall Wetlands Paving
Existing Conditions Assessment Site Review Conclusions Comprised of beautiful moments and historic references Localized interventions Some disrepair Fragmented and episodic
Existing Conditions Assessment Buildings Conditions
Existing Conditions Assessment Carriage House
Existing Conditions Assessment Carriage House
Existing Conditions Assessment Carriage House
Existing Conditions Assessment Carriage House
Existing Conditions Assessment Laundry House
Existing Conditions Assessment Comfort station
Existing Conditions Assessment Band Shell
Existing Conditions Assessment - Conclusions Existing conditions assessment identified several potential projects Potential projects were assessed relative to contribution to appropriate current and future uses Deteriorated condition was not an automatic mechanism for inclusion in the recommended plan
Needs Assessment and Programming First - establish goals against which individual project selection, priority and sequence could be evaluated Define Historic Relevance/Importance Improve Park Access Provide for a Diversity of Uses Generate Revenue to Sustain the Park Park Beautification / Maintenance Ensure Year-Round Uses
Needs Assessment and Programming Define Historic Relevance/Importance Improve Park Access Provide for a Diversity of Uses Generate Revenue to Sustain the Park Park Beautification / Maintenance Ensure Year-Round Uses
Needs Assessment and Programming Projects Parking Pedestrian / Emergency Circulation Carriage House Pier Information Center Play areas Band shell Caretaker's House Planting Beach Italian Garden Concessions/Information Booth Facility
Site Analysis: Goals & Objectives Re-establish green continuity Connection of episodes Create historical & botanical educational experience Establish a clear pedestrian path network Screening / framing views Open Green Space / Active Primary Parking Overflow Parking Beach Restored Existing Amenities Primary Vehicular Access Emergency/Special Events Access Pedestrian Paths
Recommendations
Circulation and Parking
Physical Barriers and Outdoor Uses
Active and Passive Uses
Plantings
Implementation - Phasing
Existing Site
1. Carriage House Replace roof. Restore / replace envelope, wood windows, wood clapboards, stone foundation. Relocate concession. Build deck off 2nd. Floor. Build walkway past building on lower level, over water. Interior: Add elevator, egress stairs, interior finishes (bead board in public areas), fire suppression, new MEP systems, new concrete subfloor on first and lower levels. Salvage interior finishes. Exterior: Rebuild roof balustrade. Upgrade electrical and plumbing systems. Structure: Replace Basement columns. Site: Restore retaining wall. Reface and extend service stone wall.
2. Temporary Info Center & Caretaker Quarters @ Laundry House Temporary quarters upstairs for caretaker. All new interior finishes. Renovate downstairs for info center and toilets. All new interior finishes. Repair roof. Repair envelope, wood windows, wood clapboards. Repoint stone walls. No elevator anticipated.
3. Parking Removal of existing parking. Building of new parking and drop-off areas. Grading, drainage, and utilities that service new parking and amenities. Pedestrian circulation associated with parking. Installation of sentry booth, restrooms station, bollards, wheelstops. New lighting associated with parking. Re-grading, irrigation, and seeding of disturbed open meadow. Upgrade electrical service
4. Play Areas Installation of new play areas and wood fiber safety surfacing. Grading, drainage, and pedestrian circulation associated with play areas. Removal of existing play structure. Regrading and seeding of all disturbed areas.
5. Pedestrian / Service Circulation Establish new network of pedestrian and service circulation on entire site. New lighting and site furnishings on entire site. Installation of new concession stand. Repair / removal of existing walks. Regrading and seeding disturbed areas. Installation of historic markers throughout entire site. Recreation of Mrs. Evans house footprint. Recreation of Monastery wall. Replace existing chain link fence at water s edge. Expand wheelchair accessibility
6. Performance Pavilion Building new structure, stone wall, and restrooms. Installation of drainage and utilities associated with new band shell. Removal of existing band shell. Regrading and seeding of all disturbed areas. New lighting associated with band shell.
7. Information Center / Caretaker s House Relocation of existing Laundry House or all new dwelling (2 stories). New Garage. Integrate existing stone into dwelling facade. Repoint existing stone wall at street. New plantings.
8. Planting Removal of planting in poor condition and selected to be removed. Installation of new planting on entire site. Seeding of all disturbed areas.
9. Pier Chapter 91 Licensing (Approx. 1 year). Building of new wood and metal pier and shade structure. Remove and replace chainlink fence at waters edge
10. Beach Beach Restoration Installation of new beach showers and associated utilities. Repair retaining wall
11. Italian Garden Restoration of water fountains and basins. Assessment of existing planting and removal / replacement as needed. Repair of existing brick walls as needed. Repair of existing brick walks as needed. Seeding of all disturbed areas.
Phasing Summary Projects and specific configurations for buildings are graphic placeholders for future detailed development and not specific proposals. Project sequence is variable. Sequence represents a single potential scenario Alternate and equally viable sequences are possible
Costs 1 Renovate Carriage House 2 Rehabilitate Laundry House (temporary Visitor Center) 3 Relocate Main Parking 4 New Play Areas 5 Service Roads & Pedestrian Paths 6 Performance Pavilion (Band Shell) 7 Information Center/ Caretaker House 8 New Plantings 9 Pier 10 Beach Rehabilitation 11 Renovate Italian Garden Total: $3,558,000 $403,000 $1,474,000 $173,000 $741,000 $1,296,000 $455,000 $306,000 $763,000 $73,000 $232,000 $9,474,000
Summary/Conclusion Worked with the Advisory Committee to: assess the existing park, establish a program for identifying appropriate future uses and realizing strategic initiatives, discussed options for accommodating the programmatic goals selectied a preferred strategy phased of potential development identified individual projects in a logical implementation sequence prepared preliminary budgetary cost estimates for each project & phase. Result: A Master Plan serving as organizational structure for future development, establishing criteria against which each project can be assessed for conformance with a comprehensive strategy for Lynch Park development in the future.
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