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HomeMy Public PortalAboutOpen Space & Recreation UpdatePublic Forum June 12, 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Update 2013 Katie Lamoureux, AICP, LEED AP Horsley Witten Group, Inc. 508-833-6600 Agenda •Summary of Draft 2013 Open Space and Recreation Plan Update •Goals moving forward –Go over schedule •What we need from you –Feedback, comments, questions Review of OSRP Requirements •Section 1 – Plan Summary (Executive Summary) •Section 2 – Introduction •Section 3 – Community Setting •Section 4 – Environmental Inventory •Section 5 – Conservation/Recreation lands Inventory •Section 6 – Community Vision •Section 7 – Analysis of Needs •Section 8 – Goals and Objectives •Section 9 – Action Plan •Section 10 – Public Comments •Section 11 - References Access the draft Plan online www.horsleywitten.com/brewster2013osrp SECTION 2. INTRODUCTION DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Section 2. Introduction •Statement of Purpose •Progress since the 2007 Plan •Integrated Water Resource Management Planning •Bikes •FLATS volunteer group •Planning Process and Public Participation SECTION 3. COMMUNITY SETTING DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Section 3. Community Setting •Regional Context •History of the Community •Population Characteristics •Growth and Development Patterns 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 Brewster Population Population (in latter year) SECTION 4. ENVIRONMENTAL INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Section 4. Environmental Inventory and Analysis •Geology, Soils, Topography •Water Resources •Vegetation •Fisheries and Wildlife •Scenic Resources and Unique Environments •Environmental Challenges Environmental Challenges •Wastewater management •Stormwater management •Coastal erosion and flooding •Biodiversity and habitat fragmentation •Climate change •Hazardous waste •Solid waste disposal SECTION 5. INVENTORY OF LANDS OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION INTEREST DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Section 5. Inventory of Lands of Conservation and Recreation Interest •Private Parcels •Public and Non- Profit Parcels •Inventory Punkhorn Parklands SECTION 6. COMMUNITY VISION DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey Results •271 responses •84% - year-round residents of Brewster •90% - open space preservation is important or very important •Over 95% - it is important to protect land areas for protection of groundwater, drinking water, and watersheds. •Most favored town action for open space protection: cooperative land conservation efforts between public and private entities •Most favored town action for recreation maintenance: Usage fees directed toward maintenance and ‘Adopt-a-facility’ program Survey Results (continued) •Themes –Public beach access –Forested lands access –Off-leash dog park –Youth recreation opportunities Survey Results (continued) Favorite Conservation Areas Favorite Recreation Areas Survey Results (continued) How do you get your information? Channel 18 Open Space and Recreation Goals 1.Protect and maintain a maximum amount of open space for the purpose of ensuring protection of a sufficient safe drinking water supply to meet the needs of Brewster’s residents and visitors today and in the future; 2.Provide open space and recreation opportunities that maintain Brewster’s rural character and small coastal community identity; 3.Plan, coordinate and implement open space protection measures that preserve habitat diversity and protect marine and fresh surface water resources; 4.Provide a variety of recreation opportunities, which accommodate the current and future needs of all user groups, and that are in close proximity to all residential areas; and 5.Promote greater coordination and communication about community open space and recreation needs among local stakeholders and residents as well as with surrounding communities and the region. SECTION 7. ANALYSIS OF NEEDS DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan Section 7. Analysis of Needs •Resource Protection Needs –Public Water Supply –Marine and Fresh Surface Waterbodies –Habitat Protection –Protection of Agriculture –Cultural and Historical Resources Protection •Community Needs –Public Beach Access –Forested Lands Access –Youth Recreation Opportunities –Safe Bicycle Routes –Variety of Recreation Opportunities for All User Groups •Management Needs –Land Manager / Ranger SECTION 8. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan SECTION 9. ACTION PLAN DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan SECTION 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS DRAFT 2013 Brewster Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 Update Schedule OSC Meeting Draft Submittal Due to DCS Draft Plan to Stakeholders Public Forum Comments Due Comments incorporated into draft plan / Town review of final plan Discussion Framework 1.What do you like about this plan? 2.Where do you think improvements can be made to the plan? 3.For each new idea, consider the specific action item(s) and associated: –Timeline(s) –Funding source(s) –Responsible parties If you have further questions or comments after today’s meeting, please email or call Katie (Resnick) Lamoureux at kresnick@horsleywitten.com or 508-833-6600. Thank you Questions? Katie Lamoureux, AICP, LEED AP Horsley Witten Group, Inc. 508-833-6600; kresnick@horsleywitten.com