Maximo Park Master Plan Public Forum 2 October 30, 2012
Welcome & Introductions Welcome and thank you for attending. Phil Whitehouse Parks & Recreation Superintendent Sharon Heal Eichler, RLA, LEED AP City Landscape Architect Jeffery Churchill Principal Ecologist, George F. Young, Inc. Charting the Course
Agenda A 30 Minute Presentation by Staff. Please hold your comments and questions until the end. Question & Answer Comment Period If you wish to speak, please fill out a card. Add email address for notification list. Three Minute Time Limit per speaker. Please be respectful of your neighbors. If an idea is worth expressing it is worth hearing.
Why Are We Here? On November 18, 2011 the City Community Preservation Commission (CPC) voted 5 to 2 in favor of a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the disc golf course at Maximo Park. The 5 conditions of the CPC approval are as follows.
5 COA Conditions of Approval 1. Expand the Local Landmark Designation. Install signage illegal to collect artifacts. 2. Pursue National Register nomination. Increase appreciation and heritage tourism of archaeological sites and Maximo Park. 3. Limit access to the top of the mound with native plantings. 4. Maintain a layer of surface dirt at tees and targets. All new subsurface work requires a COA and archaeological monitoring. 5. A master / management plan.
COA Approval Condition 5 The Master Plan Process The Master Plan process includes four basic Steps. Step 1 Data Collection & Mapping Step 2 Design Program Development Step 3 Draft Master Plan Step 4 Final Master Plan
Public Input Opportunities Three opportunities for public input have been built in to the Master Plan process. 1. Public Forum 1 July 17, 2012 (Data Collection and Design Program Development) 2. Public Forum 2 October 30, 2012 (Preliminary Master Plan) 3. CPC Hearing November 16, 2012 (Final Master Plan)
Master Plan Goals & Objectives The Master Plan seeks to achieve balance between resources and interests. Environmental Resources To provide the highest and best use of park land for the public good. While practicing informed and responsible stewardship. Archaeological Resources Public Recreational Use
Archaeological Resources State Listed Maximo Beach Archaeological Site (8PI31 ) 1952. State Listed Frenchman s Creek Archaeological Site (8PI11968) 2010. Expanded Local Landmark Boundary 2012. Areas of Level 1 Sensitivity 1987.
Environmental Resources Florida Land Use and Cover Classification System (FLUCCS) Map. (7 natural systems identified) Soils and Topography. FLUCCS Code Legend
Environmental Resources Maximo Park Entrance with Florida native plants
Environmental Resources Pinus elliottii var. densa Slash Pine Ardisia escallonioides Marlberry
Master Plan Goals & Objectives The Master Plan seeks to achieve balance between resources and interests. Environmental Resources To provide the highest and best use of park land for the public good. While practicing informed and responsible stewardship. Archaeological Resources Public Recreational Use
Master Plan Design Program The Master Plan incorporates the following Public Recreational Uses : Aesthetics & Scenic Quality - natural areas, water views Boating & Fishing the most used of our 9 City boat ramps Disc Golf since 2001, CPC approval on Nov. 18, 2011 Picnic Areas 15 shelters available Swimming Beach historical significance Pedestrian Circulation Vehicular Circulation & Parking
Master Plan Design Principles The Master Plan has 23 Features based on the following guiding principles: Archaeological Resource Protection Cultural Resource Protection Environmental Resource Protection (6 restoration areas identified) Public Education & Awareness User Safety / Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Sustainability
Master Plan Features (see map) 1. Permitted Boat Ramp Improvements under construction. 2. Boat Ramp Tie Down Area 2. Boat Ramp Tie Down Area Site 1. Boat Ramp Construction Site
Master Plan Features continued 3. Salt Marsh (642) Restoration Area (fencing options) 3. Salt Marsh Restoration Area Site Crab Collection Activity
Master Plan Features continued 4. Relocate Existing Swings 4. Existing Swings Photo Crab Collection
Master Plan Features continued 5. Picnic Area with Shelters & Parking 6. Permitted Restroom Under construction 7. Boat Ramp Car Parking 5. Picnic Area Site and Shelter 7. Boat Ramp Car Parking Site
Master Plan Features continued 8. Mound Recreation Site w/ Orientation Features Sample Mound Photos - Clam Bayou Nature Preserve 34 th Avenue South
Master Plan Features continued 9. Indian Key Wildlife Refuge 10. Skyway Bridge 9. View to Indian Key 10. View to Sunshine Skyway (Misner ) Bridge
Master Plan Features continued 11. Ground Cover Restoration Area 12. Palm Hammock Restoration Area w/ Shelters Railroad Vine 12. Palm Hammock Area with Shelters Typical Photo 11. GCRA
Master Plan Features continued 14.Playground Site & Sample Playground Photos 13. Picnic Area w/ Shelters & Parking 14. Playground 15. Restore Two Way- Traffic Flow w/ Parking 13. Picnic Area Site Photo (left side) 15. Two -Way Traffic Flow w/ Parking Site Photo
Master Plan Features continued 16. Archaeological Resources Ground Cover Restoration Area 17. Remove Shelter #3 and Bench 16. GC RA Site Photos 17. Shelter #3 and Bench Photos
Master Plan Features continued 18. Live Oak (427) Restoration Area (Midden & Shoreline) 18. Restoration Area Site Photos
Master Plan Features continued 19. Removal of Disc Golf Hole #5 and Hole #18 20. Pine Mesic Oak (414) Restoration Area (Midden) 21. Pedestrian Crossing 20. Pine - Mesic Oak Restoration Area Site Photos 21. Pedestrian Crossing
Master Plan Features continued 22. Dredge & Fill Area / Beach Renourishment 23. Maintenance / Security Access 22. Beach Renourishment Area Site Photos, South Beach Existing North Beach Area Photo
The Circle of Life By Louie Dick - Umatilla Elder (Caring for Mother Earth) USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Indigenous Stewardship Publication
Questions? Comments? More Information? sharon.heal-eichler@stpete.org http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/maximo-park.html City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department PO Box 2842 St. Petersburg, FL 33731-2842 Maximo Park Master Plan Charting the Course
Maximo Park Master Plan Public Forum 2 October 30, 2012
MAXIMO PARK MASTER PLAN LIST OF PRELIMINARY MASTER PLAN FEATURES 103012 1 PERMITTED BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2. BOAT RAMP TIE DOWN AREA 3. SALT MARSH (642) RESTORATION AREA 4. RELOCATE EXISITING SWINGS 5. PICNIC AREA W/ SHELTERS & PARKING 6. PERMITTED RESTROOM UNDER CONSTRUCTION 7. BOAT RAMP CAR PARKING 8. MOUND RE-CREATION SITE W/ ORIENTATION FEATURES 9. VIEW TO INDIAN KEY WILDLIFE REFUGE 10. VIEW TO SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE 11. GROUND COVER RESTORATION AREA 12. PALM HAMMOCK RESTORATION AREA W/ SHELTERS 13. PICNIC AREA W/ SHELTERS & PARKING 14. PLAYGROUND 15. RESTORE TWO-WAY TRAFFIC FLOW W/ PARKING 16. ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES GROUND COVER RESTORATION AREA 17. REMOVE SHELTER #3 AND BENCH 18. LIVE OAK (427) RESTORATION AREA (Midden & Shoreline) 19. REMOVAL OF DISC GOLF HOLE #5 AND HOLE #18 20. PINE - MESIC OAK (414) RESTORATION AREA (Midden) 21. PEDESTRIAN CROSSING 22. DREDGE & FILL AREA / BEACH RENOURISHMENT 23. MAINTENANCE / SECURITY ACCESS