LIDO KEY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION CITY OF SARASOTA PRESENTATION Presented By The Ad-Hoc Lido Pool Committee January 17, 2012
The Ad-Hoc Lido Pool Committee Committee Members Blair Ashby Anne Franklin Tony Grello George Hafitz John Lambert, Facilitator Mitch Ruzek Beverly Sinclair Barbara Zacharko Marion Coufoudakis, Secretary Nancy Grello Rudy Garber Mary Harper Tim Malaney Carl Shoffstall, Chair Donn Smith Advisors City of Sarasota Glenn Bliss Michael Del Rossi Todd Kucharski Gretchen Schneider Pro Bono Design Advisors IBI Group Casey Collins Suzanne Thompson Atsuko Ochi
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Ad Hoc Lido Pool Committee is to review, evaluate and recommend viable options to the Lido Key Residents Association for keeping the pool open to the public.
Short Term Goal: Track the total costs and income for the facility to provide a true budget for the facility. Committee s Focus: 1) Use the existing Pavilion structure in a way that complies with FEMA regulations 2) Vital to track the Lido Pool and Pavilion as one property with profits and losses configured together as one profit center to determine the financial bottom-line 3) Critical to utilize one manager for the facility who has a track record in managing both pools and beach concessions (food/merchandise) 4) The Lido Pool Pavilion has been a seriously under marketed asset for the City and, with both physical and marketing improvements, can be financially sustainable
Long Term Goal: To create a overall Site Master Plan that provides for increased revenues. Pool Objective: To increase income and efficiency Pool mechanics to be updated with green equipment (with an established payback amortization plan). Pool deck to be redefined to provide enhanced amenities (i.e.: cabana rentals, etc.)
Pavilion Objective: All pavilion space is to be dedicated to income generating uses. Possibilities include: Retail shop/stalls for vending/beach related items Tiki Bar Enhanced food service Event Room with catering kitchen for community activities, private parties, weddings, rentals, etc. Playground near the eating areas Future site development ideas include a splash pad and performance art space in the park (plays, readings, dance and music programs, etc.)
Marketing Objective: A comprehensive marketing plan that targets potential users of the Lido Pool and Pavilion property to include: Local and out-of-state swim teams (i.e.: clubs, colleges) Private lesson vendors Realtors/clients who rent on Lido Neighborhood groups Tourists and other island visitors Marketing plan efforts should be linked to the City s web site so the Lido Pool and Pavilion has increased visibility
Vision To renovate, construct and maintain the Lido Beach and Pool Facility which as a public facility provides our community and visitors with a variety of engaging uses. Objectives All pavilion space is to be dedicated to income generating uses. Generate a high degree of community collaboration and involvement. Create a formal Capital Improvements Project Master Plan incorporating the elements demonstrated in the provided rendering and grounded in the recommendations of this report. Set and achieve funding goals by partnering with the City of Sarasota Parks Foundation and other entities to apply for grants. Construct the facilities in a series of phases. Proactively maintain the site to ensure continued value and use. Provide a single entity to manage the entire facility to ensure high quality service and on-going maintenance. Continue and strengthen our partnership with the County toward the enhancement and maintenance of this facility. Provide an enhanced Lido Beach and Pool Facility toward the goal of being self-sustaining.
Guiding Principles 1. Be environmentally friendly Turtle protection including support of State and Federal guidelines. Dune protection in support of State and Federal guidelines. Use of Eco-friendly Materials / Green Technology for future construction improvements. 2. Parking Study the parking for potential revenue sources for use at the Lido Beach & Pool Facility. Study long-term fee structure feasibility and review it annually. 3. Provide ADA access to all facilities 4. Community Use Facilities are to be designed and constructed to provide engaging amenities for the community and visitors. The facilities should tie into the site s Gulf fronting location. Uses for the facility should be developed in support of the residents and businesses in surrounding neighborhoods. Study the feasibility of charging for proposed amenities. 5. Construction Codes Consideration Comply with all construction laws and codes. (FEMA, City, State, ACOE, FDEP) Respect the historical significance of this Sarasota School of Architecture building.
Site Definition The existing Lido Beach and Pool Facility is comprised of: 6 acres of City owned property fronting the Gulf of Mexico 2 asphalt parking lots Entry drive with drop-off area. 40 x 80 pool with raised concrete pool deck. Community building with concession stand/kitchen, meeting space, offices, restrooms and small shop for sundries (beach buckets, suntan lotion, etc.) Outdoor plaza with picnic tables. Approximately 6,800 of beachfront buffered by natively vegetated sand dunes. Various beach access points from the parking lots and pavilion. Concrete walkways connecting site elements.
Recommended Use and Facilities Active Water Facility Uses: Recreational swimming Therapeutic swimming Fitness swimming Wading and play Splash park Rental opportunities (swim teams / competitions, birthday parties, etc.) Supporting Building Facilities: Restrooms Snack bar concession Sundry shop Community hall with break-out space on outdoor patios Catering kitchen Cabanas (pool and splash park) Beach tiki bar and seating area Outdoor plaza with shade structures
Recommended Use and Facilities (cont d) Passive Activity Elements: Small performance stage Shade structures Parking Benches Picnic tables Other Activity Elements: Playground
Recommended Five-Year Plan: Construction Phasing: 1. 2012: Restroom Renovation, Tiki Bar 2. 2013: Meeting Room and Catering Kitchen Upgrades 3. 2014: Rental Pavilion, Small Stage Construction, Removal and Redesign of Roof at the Outdoor Plaza, Outdoor Plaza Hardscape Renovation (coral rock or more natural product/finish), Pool Area Improvements (Enlargement of Pool Building) and Splash Pad Area Plaza 4. 2015: Meeting Room Garden Plazas Construction, Roundabout Construction and Parking Lot Reconfiguration 5. 2016: Roof Enhancement (Standing Seam), Exterior Building Enhancements (Seal Stucco and Repaint-Modern Color Palette), Signage and Planting / Irrigation Project Assumptions: A. Design, Permitting and Construction Documentation would be added to the first phase. B. Site furnishings are not included (tables, chairs, receptacles, etc.) in phasing. C. Playground Equipment is not included in phasing (Provided by City, grants, donor or concessionaire). D. Splash Pad Equipment is not included in phasing (Provided by City, grants, donor or concessionaire).
Proposed Revised Lifeguard Facilities: Note: An additional 214 square feet of storage area will be added to the structure on the existing pool deck.