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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
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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