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Winter Island Master Plan - Public Meeting #3 PresentationSalem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Winter Island Park Public Meeting #3 Salem, Massachusetts Draft Master Plan Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Progress to Date Site analysis Programming (Must, May, Must Not Occur) Criteria for choice Goals for the future Vision for the future Review Draft MP Alternatives Draft Master Plan Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Site Context Marblehead Dominion Power Station The Willows Salem Center Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL The evolution of Winter Island... Date: 1940 Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Current Conditions…. Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Current Conditions-Historic Elements Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Goals for the future Adequate parking for daily use Adequate bathhouse facilities Provide space for events Accommodate boat launch use Environmentally sensitive approach Enhance historic buildings Provide accessibility to all areas Provide adequate sitting/viewing areas Establish an organized park setting Create a safe park environment Financially sustainable Provide year round interest Year round management Provide education Enhance connection to water Flexible open space Phased approach Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative A Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative B Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Draft Master Plan Concept Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Common Elements Precedent Images Enhanced shoreline edge Visitor drop off GrassPave Wind Energy Interpretive program Gateway sign Fort restoration Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Precedent Images Interpretive program Formal tree alle’ Pedestrian plaza/storage Amphitheatre Performance stage Relocated Tot lot Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Precedent Images Defined tent sites Bio-infiltration Community gardens Enhanced edge Rain Garden/BMP Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Phasing Concepts: Early Steps Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Phasing Concepts: Early Steps Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Phasing Concepts: Early Steps Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Phasing Concepts: Long-term Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Preliminary Costs: Early Steps Proposed Use Estimated Cost Community Gardens Volunteer New parking lot $80,000 Amphitheatre $800,000 Kayak dock $15,000 Tent site improvements $25,000 Hangar Garage parking $20,000 GrassPave on street parking $60,000 Gateway (sign, gatehouse, paving, lighting, plantings)$175,000 Bio-infiltration area at parking lot and infrastructure $50,000 Moat /Rain Garden restoration (BMP)$20,000 Bathhouse relocate / improvements $50,000 Tot lot relocate and site preparation Volunteer Preliminary Total Costs $1.5M-$2M Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Proposed Improvement Estimated Initial Cost Estimated Long-term Cost The Barracks Building $150,000 $1.5M The USCG Hangar $200,000 $2M Fort Pickering restoration $15,000 $250,000 Hangar Garage improvements $25,000 USCG Hangar pedestrian plaza $200,000 Wind Turbine (1.5MW-9 yr. payback w/ funding)$2M Paths and walkways $20,000 $20,000 Park furnishings/amenities (lighting,benches, trash, bike rack) $270,000 Infrastructure (sewer,water, electric)$20,000 $30,000 Preliminary Total Costs $600k-$800k $6M-$8M Preliminary Costs: Long-term Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Case Studies Rose Island Foundation-Newport, RI City and private foundation Fort Sewall-Marblehead, MA Fort Sewall Oversight Committee (Town appointed) Replacement of lighting, fence, utilities, bathrooms, etc. Friends of Fort Point Channel Fort Phoenix-Fairhaven, MA Town owned park/DCR beach Castle Hill, Ipswich B&B / Functions Shake a Leg-Miami, FL Over 100 community organizations involved City of Miami partnership Department of Education Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Funding Opportunities CPA-Conservation Fund Seed grant funds (convergence of economic prosperity and environment) Chapter 91 resources Waterfront Enterprise Fund-Salem (associated with waterside activities) Utilities, recreation, transportation (consistent with Harbor Plan) All exclusion fees collected as condition Trustees of Reservations (The Barracks Building) Military Groups Local and state organizations involvement Public and private FOWI-Friends of Winter Island Department of Planning and Community Development Watersheet Activation Fund-City budgeting (planning, programming, designing, constructing and maintaining watersheet activation elements, i.e. South River) Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Funding Opportunities Massachusetts Historical Commission Emergency stabilization At secretary’s discretion MA Preservation Projects Fund Grant Program For The Barracks and USCG Hangar Buildings 50%reimbursable matching grant for stabilization/code $5k-$100k Mass Cultural Fund Preserve America ($20k-$250k) Save America’s Treasures ($20k-$700k) Collaboration with National Park Service Federal Maritime Installation-Fort Pickering Beneficial in areas of public education, awareness of services, and visitor facilities/transportation Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Action Strategies Initiate structural assessments for determining long term use Develop partnerships with local organizations Seek funding opportunities with local and state organization Implement park management guidelines Create effective marketing program Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Schedule Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative A Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative A Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Phasing Concepts: Early Steps Alternative A Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative B Precedent Images Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative A Precedent Images Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative B Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative B Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Phasing Concepts: Early Steps Alternative B Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Vision for the Future Alternative B Salem Winter Island Master Plan The Cecil Group •FXM Associates • Susan St. Pierre• Bio Engineering • PAL Discussion: Comments and Ideas for the Future