Public Meeting for the Redevelopment of July 17,2018 7pm to 9pm Rolling Knolls Elementary School
Meeting Agenda Welcome/ Community Meeting Key Project Information History - Damian Cosby, DRP- Chief of Park Maintenance Golf Course Renovations- Andrew Green, A.H. Green Design- President Stream Restoration Project- Karen Jennings, WPRP- Sr. Engineer and Rich Pfingsten PWS, ENV-SP, Stantec- Principal, Sr. Restoration Ecologist Floodplain Impacts- Rich Pfingsten PWS, ENV-SP, Stantec- Principal, Sr. Restoration Ecologist Questions
Community Meeting Key Project Information Project Name: Redevelopment of Eisenhower Golf Course Grading Permit Number: G02017572(Golf Course) Zoning: OS Open Space Water and Sewer Type: Private well and septic Impacted Schools: Not applicable Number of Proposed Lots: 2 (same as existing) Type of Proposed Product: Active and Passive Open Space Approximate Road Configuration: No new roads on site but improvements to cart paths & parking Bounded by Generals Highway (MD 178) to the north, Honeysuckle Lane to the east, and generally by Crownsville Road to the south and west
Community Meeting Key Project Information Approximate Location of Environmental Features On-Site: Throughout open space areas Forests (not in Critical Area), nontidal wetlands/ wetland buffers, streams/stream buffers, and floodplain Impacts of Proposed Development on Environmental Features: Minimal, with overall project resulting in improved environmental conditions Conceptual Stormwater Management: On-site drainage improvements and outfall restoration
Modifications Required Forest Conservation / Specimen Trees (> 30 DBH) (Anne Arundel County Code: 17-6-303(b)(5)) The following vegetation and areas are considered priority retention areas and shall be left undisturbed unless the developer demonstrates that reasonable efforts have been made to protect the vegetation and areas but the plan cannot reasonably be altered a tree that has a diameter measured at 4.5 feet above the ground of 30 inches or more or that is 75% or more of the diameter of the current State champion tree of that species. Removal of 1 tree associated with the Golf Course renovation. Restoring a golf course entails working within existing forested areas, including tree removals, followed by replanting. The impacts to forests has been minimized. Streams and Stream Buffers (Anne Arundel County Code: 17-6-402) Development may not occur within a stream bed or within a 100-foot non-disturbance stream buffer Improved drainage through out the course Removal of cart paths Restoring degraded stream systems entails in-stream work with heavy equipment Stream restoration project will result in improved functionality of stream system
Modifications Required(cont.) Non-tidal Wetlands and Wetland Buffers (Anne Arundel County Code: 17-6-401) Development may not occur within a nontidal wetland or within a 25-foot buffer of a nontidal wetland Restoring degraded stream systems entails working in and within proximity to non-tidal wetlands and their buffers Stream restoration project will result in net increase in wetlands and improved wetland functions Floodplains (Anne Arundel County Code: 16-2-202(b), 16-2-202(g), 16-2-204(a), 17-6-404) 16-2-202(b)Generally. Development may not occur in the floodplain if an alternative location for the development exists. 16-2-202(g)-Filling or construction of structures is prohibited in a floodway 16-2-204(a)-Relocation, alteration, or modification of a watercourse or stream in a floodplain district is prohibited 17-6-404Development in a nontidal floodplain is regulated by Article 16, Title 2 of this Code. The nontidal floodplain shall be conveyed to the County in accordance with 17-3-701 Interim grading in some locations of the golf course entails working in, and within proximity to the 100-year floodplain Restoring degraded stream system entails working in, and within proximity to the 100-year floodplain Because the property is already owned by the County additional easements and conveyance to the County will not be required.
Timeframe Permits associated with the golf course have been applied for. Stream Restoration is in Design. Community Meeting to discuss Construction Activities: Early Fall 2018 Course Closing: October 2018 Construction begins: October/ November 2018 Course Renovation Complete/ Grass Growing/ WPRP Construction Begin: April 2019 Course Reopens: April 2020
History & Background Located in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County Course designed by Edmond Ault Construction began in 1966 by Bracco and was completed by Anne Arundel County road crews Lease agreement between County and City of Annapolis executed June 12, 1966 Opened for play June 1969
Course Description 6,659 yard, 18-hole, parkland-style course Mixture of cool-season turf grass on greens, fees, fairways and roughs 19 green complexes (including practice green) 53 green and fairway bunkers 4,200 square-foot clubhouse Golf cart storage facility and 80-cart fleet Pavilion for functions 2,500 square-foot primary and 1,200 square-foot secondary maintenance shop
Current Operating Structure Property purchased from the City of Annapolis with Maryland State Project Open Space Funds in 2017. Course renovations will be completed under County Project P570202 Property will remain Open Space in perpetuity Managed by Billy Casper Golf since 1998
Golf Course Challenges 11
USGA Recommendations New Double Row irrigation system Rebuild all 19 putting greens and surrounds Upgrade all maintenance equipment Rebuild/Upgrade maintenance facility Extensive drainage plan Complete bunker renovation
Why Renovate? Replace critical infrastructure As with a building or car, when a golf course ages, costs increase and the function wavers without a reinvestment To utilize modern advances that make it more sustainable Grass Selections, Improved Irrigation Control, and Design Features reduce waste and improve efficiency of inputs and water Create a fun and inspired version of golf Blend the wonderful natural experience of the property with a great game encourage community and individual wellness
Design Features Existing Routing will be used except Holes #5 and #6 Repositioning these holes increases the quality of golf, speed of play, and opportunity for tributary enhancements Expand Tee Options Provide greater accessibility and enjoyment for all players Eliminate Bunkers Remove the costly features in favor of creative more sustainable strategic elements Encourage Play Along the Ground Provide greater opportunity to hit shots that roll along the ground. Utilizing less water and fertility will further expand these options.
Specimen Tree Removal There are 177 specimen trees onsite. This work results in the removal of 1 Specimen Tree, ST-13 It is a 30 tulip poplar with a broken crown The tree has been designated as poor condition in the forest conservation plans. Removal is needed for improvements to 7 Green and the cart path between holes 7 and 8.
Stream Buffer Impacts Golf Courses make wonderful dedicated open space Golf is played best over the nature topography utilizing exsisting corridors Water Quality Improvements Golf courses provide filter space for water and can store stormwater runoff naturally Replacement of Infrastructure requires grading in Stream Buffers Because golf components are made of earth and grass their replacement requires some grading to maintain positive drainage and eliminate ponding areas that will impact the field of play. Where possible small landscape drains are installed to quickly dry the course after a rain event, however much larger systems are sometimes needed and these systems outfall to the stream. The stream was the original point of discharge for this site. This grading has been minimized and will tie into the stream restoration project. We want to reduce impacts of cart paths Eliminating some of the cart paths will be a temporary impact resulting in less impervious in some areas and more grass.
Impacts 100- Ft Stream Buffer Impact 100-Yr Floodplain Impact
Stream Buffer Impacts: To maintain 18 holes replacement of components in place
Stream Buffer Impacts: To eliminate erosion and impervious surfaces -replace pavement with grasses
Stream Buffer Impacts: Because golf course can flood - golf infrastructure is designed to recover
Stormwater Improvements & Stream Restoration Project
Stream Restoration-Project Overview Project consists of: 6,805 LF of Stream, Wetland & Floodplain Restoration along Broad Creek & Tributaries Golf course drainage improvements including boardwalks over stream crossings, stable storm drain outfalls, and pond buffer plantings Restoration project consistent with South River Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP) According to South River Federation, Broad Creek had worst overall score of all South River tributaries in 2017 with a grade of C+ Worst water quality indicator scores for water clarity, chlorophyll, and temperature
Existing Conditions Bank erosion and downcutting of Tributary CA1 Unstable banks downstream of pond
Targeted Benefits and Goals Reduce stream channel erosion Create new wetlands and enhance/reconnect existing wetlands adjacent to streams Reconnect floodplain with stream Enhance groundwater exchange to stream Improve channel stability and flow functions Replace culverts with natural channels and boardwalks along cart paths Improve aesthetics for golf course Reduce sediments and nutrients to downstream and Bay Control invasive plant species on-site
Wetlands and Buffers
Stream Restoration Reaches
Proposed Stream Restoration Design Raise existing base flow channel to reconnect with wetlands and floodplain Replace existing non-native vegetation and some maintained grasses with native species Replace culverts along golf cart paths with boardwalk bridges to promote better floodplain flow connection linking groundwater and adjacent wetlands Smooth out some of the existing sharp stream meander bends to reduce the stress on the stream banks that causes erosion Incorporate woody structures into stream for grade-control, habitat and wetland creation Create a model project for how to integrate natural resource protection / enhancement into golf course / recreational design
Proposed Stream Restoration Example Bedford Springs Resort: Awards: Golf Course Industry Magazine "Affinity Award for Best Environmental Project - Bedford Springs Old Course", 2008 Golf Inc. "Renovation of the Year 2008"
Schematic (30%) Stream Restoration Design Example Grading Plan
Wetland, Stream & Impervious Summary Existing Proposed Wetland Area (sq. ft.) 413,806 576,411* Wetland Area (ac) 9.50 13.23* Perennial Stream Length (ft.) 6,805 7,684 Perennial Stream Area (sq. ft.) 60,269 87,950 Impervious Surface Golf Course Renovation (ac) Impervious Surface - Stream Restoration (Boardwalks for Asphalt Cart Paths) (ac) 28.55 28.17 28.17 27.93 *Includes riparian planting areas
Anticipated Floodplain Impacts Interim Floodplain Impacts (Golf Course Grading Only) 5.22 ac. or 227,235 SF Final Floodplain Impacts (Stream Restoration Complete) 9.01 ac. or 392,511 SF All minor increases in Floodplain Water Surface Elevation will be within Eisenhower Golf Course( Anne Arundel County-Owned Land). No impacts to surrounding properties.
Questions
Thank you!!! Contact Information: Damian Cosby, DRP- Chief of Park Maintenance, Department of Recreation and Parks- 1 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, Md. 21041 phone: 410.222.7300 Karen Jennings, WPRP- Sr. Engineer Department of Public Works 2662 Riva Rd Annapolis, Md. 21041 phone: 410.222.3528