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Salem Willows Existing Conditions - December 18, 2018Pamela Hartford; Landscape History, Design & PreservationSalem Willows Park Restoration Existing ConditionsDecember 18, 2018 Salem Willows Existing ConditionsSalem Willows Park RestorationCommunity Meeting #1: Existing ConditionsTonight’s Agenda1. IntroductionsSalem Willows ProjectSalem and Hatch Project Team2. Existing ConditionsRegional ContextResource AreasExisting Conditions Analysis•Soils•Vegetation•Circulation & Parking•Infrastructure•Historic Resources•Structures•Site Furnishings•Signage3. Project Schedule and Next Steps4. The “Hill”5. Questions & Comments Salem Willows Existing ConditionsSalem Willows Park Restoration ProjectThe Hatch team is working with the City to assess the conditions at Salem Willows and develop prioritized plans for restoration, specifically:Salem Willows Project•Existing Condition Report•Schematic Design of the “Hill” area•Tree and Landscape Plan for the entire site•Development of the Salem Willows Plan•Grant Assistance Salem Willows Existing ConditionsProject TeamSalem Willows Project Team:City of SalemJenna Ide,Director of Capital Projects and Municipal Operations, jide@salem.comPatricia O’Brien, Executive Director of Parks & Recreation Commission,pobrien@salem.comDeborah Duhamel, Assistant City Engineer, dduhamel@salem.comBrittany Dolan, Sustainability and Resiliency Coordinator, bdolan@salem.comPatti Kelleher, Historical Commission, pkelleher@salem.comConsultant TeamHatch (Prime Consultant)Duke Bitsko, Principal-in-charge, duke.bitsko@hatch.comJason Bobowski, Senior Project Manager, Jason.bobowski@hatch.comHilary Holmes,Civil Engineer, hilary.holmes@hatch.comNick Betts,Landscape Designer, nick.betts@hatch.comPamela Hartford, Landscape History, Design and PreservationPamela Hartford, Landscape Historian, bookbosk@covad.netWinter Street ArchitectsPaul Durand, Principal Architect, pdurand@wsarchitects.comMichael Voosen Fields, Architectural Designer, mfields@wsarchitects.comDavey Resource GroupElizabeth McKinley, Arborist, elizabeth.mckinley@davey.com Salem Willows Existing ConditionsRegional Context: Open SpaceSource: Boston Open Space Plan 2015-2021Salem Willows Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCurrent Aerial Photo: 2018Source: Salem GISSalem WillowsFort LeeJuniper Point Salem Willows Existing ConditionsSite Plan Salem Willows Existing ConditionsResource AreasSource: Mass GIS Salem Willows Existing ConditionsSoilsSource: Natural resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Salem Willows Existing ConditionsVegetationNaturalized AreasLandscape PlantersLawn and Trees Salem Willows Existing ConditionsTree InventorySource: Davey Resource GroupSite IDSpecies DBH Cond Conseq DefectsFuture InspectionLikelihood of FailurePrimary Maintenance NeedResidual RiskRisk Rating8willow, white (Salix alba) 21Fair MinorRoot problems No Probable Prune Low Low9maple, Norway (Acer platanoides) 43Fair SevereWeakly attached branches and codominant stems No Possible Prune Low Low10maple, Norway (Acer platanoides) 38Fair SignificantBroken and/or hanging branches No Possible Prune Low Low11willow, white (Salix alba) 24Good MinorMissing or decayed wood No Probable Prune Low Low Salem Willows Existing ConditionsTree Inventory – Species Diversity Salem Willows Existing ConditionsTree Inventory – Size and Condition Salem Willows Existing ConditionsVegetationArborist Numbers:•270 trees total•13 stumps•36 trees identified for removal•203 recommended for pruning (24 were moderate to high priority) Salem Willows Existing ConditionsVegetation – Issues/ConcernsRoot Zone ProtectionUser DamagePruning/ RemovalsSoil Compaction Salem Willows Existing ConditionsVegetation – Issues/ConcernsErosionPoor DrainageInvasive Salem Willows Existing ConditionsTree InventorySource: Davey Resource GroupFarewell to Tree #253! Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculationSource: Hatch Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation(1891, Frank Cousins) Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation - Vehicular12341243 Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation – Vehicular Parking Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation – Vehicular Parking112345624635 Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation – Vehicular ParkingSource: Google Earth, June 2015 Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation - Pedestrian Salem Willows Existing ConditionsSource: HatchCirculation - Pedestrian Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation - PedestrianMissing Sidewalk SectionRemnant PavingADA ComplianceNo Safe Pedestrian Options Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation - PedestrianMaterial ChangesLost Focal PointUnrefined Paving limits, Paving in Need of Repair Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation - Bicycle Salem Willows Existing ConditionsCirculation - Marine Salem Willows Existing ConditionsInfrastructure Source: Hatch Salem Willows Existing ConditionsInfrastructure LightingSurface Drainage Salem Willows Existing ConditionsQuestions and Comments so far?Regional ContextResource AreasExisting Conditions Analysis•Soils•Vegetation•Circulation & Parking•Infrastructure Salem Willows Existing ConditionsHistoric Resources Salem Willows Existing Conditions1991 SketchPlan:locationof Contributing Resources.SAL.929Historic ResourcesContributing Resources Identified in 1994 Historic Register Application1. Clam Shack: “Men’s Cottage” 19052. Public Restrooms: Ladies Cottage” 19043. Pavilions A-E: “Gazebos” 1880 - 18904. Sea Walls (3): 1899 – 19015. Salem Willows Gate: 19096. Granite Steps: ca 1900 Salem Willows Existing Conditions1880 Plan Salem Willows Existing Conditions1897 Atlas Salem Willows Existing Conditions1957 Plan Salem Willows Existing ConditionsHistoric ResourcesResources Added Through 19661. Maintenance Shack2. Robert Hayes Band Shell: ca 19663. Hut and Walls4. Formal Axial Circulation PlanSource: USGS Resources Added Since 19941. Waterfront Park Activity Center2. Landscape Structures and Furnishings:3. Waterfront Park – Playground4. Tennis Courts5. Basketball Court6. Gateway Piers7. Entrance Sign and Raised Planter8. Raised planter9. Flagpole10.Benches11.Picnic Tables12.Trash Receptacles13.Parking Meters14.Fence and Guide Rails Salem Willows Existing ConditionsStructuresSource: Hatch Salem Willows Existing ConditionsPark Structures Salem Willows Existing ConditionsPark StructuresPark Structure ReviewAll structures appear to be maintained in keeping with their original character, however some maintenance/ upgrades are required:1. Structural/Material Upgrades •Replacement of roofs, siding, post bases•Rotted wood•Rusting metal doors•Missing/broken glass•Cracks in Slab•Waterproofing2. Modification of Construction Details3. Painting4. Code Compliance Issues•Wiring•Entrances•Accessible Route/ Ramps•Handrails/Guards•Bathrooms (fixtures and accessibility)•Fire Protection•Signage (with Braille) Salem Willows Existing ConditionsMarine Structures Salem Willows Existing ConditionsLandscape Structures/ Furnishings Salem Willows Existing ConditionsLandscape Structures/ Furnishings Salem Willows Existing ConditionsLandscape Structures/ Furnishings Salem Willows Existing ConditionsLandscape Structures/ Active Recreation Salem Willows Existing ConditionsLandscape Structures/ Furnishings Salem Willows Existing ConditionsSignage Salem Willows Existing ConditionsSignage Salem Willows Existing ConditionsProject ScheduleSalem Willows Park Restoration SchedulePublic Meeting #2 – The “Hill” Concept Designs -Late JanuaryPublic Meeting #3 – The “Salem Willows Plan” -March Salem Willows Existing ConditionsThe “Hill” Salem Willows Existing ConditionsThe “Hill” Site AnalysisExisting Conditions Diagram1. Lack of Defined Parking 2. Lack of ADA-compliant Pathways3. Compacted and Shallow Soils4. Shallow Depth to Bedrock5. Surface Drainage Ponding6. Poor Condition of Large Shade Trees (3)7. Historic Carousal Location+HPPREVAILING WIND FROM NW Salem Willows Existing ConditionsThe “Hill” Salem Willows Existing ConditionsYour Concerns and Suggestions for Improvements?Questions and Comments