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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda RAB 081505AGENDA CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2005, AT 7:00PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES V. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON 1. Re-Appointments 2. Budget Hearing Dates VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. District Park - PBC Presentation VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. COMMENTS BY PUBLIC IX. COMMENTS BY BOARD X. ADJOURNMENT / The City of Palm Reach Gardens i Annual Parks & Recreation Survey - 2005 : Thc mission and vision of the City and the Recreation Advisory Board is lo provide avenues for our City’s citizens to give us their opinions : id suygcstions on rccrcational facilities and programs. The information provided on this survey will be utilized as a tool to assist the : Recreation Advisory Board with its priority planning. ‘Ilianlc you in advance for you time and comments. I Surveys can be submitted by any of the following methods: : Via website. I Via regular mail. I 4404 Burns Road ; Drop off in person. Complete printed survey and drop off at any Recreation facility. f General Information: ; 1. How often do you or your family utilize the City’s parks and or programs: I I Access city wcbsitc at www.pbgfl.com. Click on Adult Education Survcy. Complete and submit survey online. Complctc printed survey, cut out and mail to: Burns Road Community Ccntcr P;iltn Beach Gardens, FL 33410 , I I I I I I 1 I I CI Daily CI ~cclt~y 0 Monthly 0 Every Two Months 0 Never (skip to Question # 4) I 0 Burns Road Community Center 0 Aquatic Complex CI LaltesicIe Center , 0 Riverside Youth ~tiric~inient Center 0 ‘rcnnis Center Golf Course I a Gardens Park 0 KIOCIC Soccer Complex CI City ParIc , CI Iakc CatIicrinc Sports Complex 0 Ialtc Catherine Park u Oaks Park I 0 PGA Park 0 IZoller Hockey Rinks CI Skatepark I 0 Plant Drive Park I a Art Classes a Youth Camps Riverside Youth Programs I CI Senior Programs Adult Athletics Youth Athletics , r7 Special Events 0 Concerts 0 Card/Board Games I CI Water Exercise CI Land Exercise CI WeIIness Programs I CI Swim CIasscs 0 5K Runs I 1. Overall f;dlities satisfaction m Excellent 0 Good Acceptable 0 Fair 0 Poor 0 Dm’t Know I 2. Overall program satisfaction CI Excellent Acceptable CI Fair 0 Poor Q Don’t Know I 3. Maintenance of parks 0 Excellent Acceptable Fair 0 Poor a Don’t I(now : 2. Which City Facilities do you use most often: (check all that apply) I I I I I I I I I I : 3. Which I’rograms (lo you :tnd your family use most: ( chcclc all that apply) I I 1 I I I I I ; 4. Please rate the Parks 6r Recreation programs, services and facilities: I I I I 8 j 4. Safety of parlcs ant1 recreation facilities CI Excellent Acceptable Fai CI Poor Cl Di~rl’t Know I 5. Customer service from staff a Excellent Acceptable Fai 0 Poor 0 Don’t Know : 5. If you do not use City Parks Csr Recreation facilities, indicate why? (chcclc all that apply) j I 0 Don’t feel safe I I I LI MY development has rec facilities 0 Didn’t know about the parks or programs 0 Other - pIease list: a My development offers programs a Value of programs I I Never think to use city facilities I I CITY GOVERNMENT NEWS! Survey cont. I I I 8 I I I I I , I I I t Parks & Recreation Priorities 6. Do you fccl that thc cxisting parks and facilitics mcct your nccds: 7. If no to above, what do you feel is laclting in the park system: CI YCS No a Jogging trails Ballfields a Socccr ficlds Nature trails CI Picnic facilities Hard surface tennis courts Basltetball courts Indoor program space c1 Art facilities CI ~ultural facilities CI Playgrounds Other - plcasc list 8. How would you liltc to scc thc park systcm improvcd: a Bctter security 0 Better lighting CI More athletic fields Morc opcn spacc Atlditional indoor facilitics m Additional spacc for cvcnts 0 Morc trails Othcr - Plcasc Ilst: 9. Do you feel the City should consider building more indoor facilities: ci Yes a No 10. If ycs, what typc: 0 Racquctball CI Art studios 0 Dance Studios 0 Thcatcr facilities CI Computcr ~abs Gym Spacc CI Exercise rooms Other - ~Iease list: 11. Do you feel that the existing recreation programs meets your needs: 12. If tio lo above, what programs would you lilre to see added: CI YCS a No Youth art classes Adult art classes CI WeIIness programs CI Computer classes CI Language classes CI Youth dance Adult dance CI SCI~ dcfcrisc classcs CI Teen programs CI OtIicr - plcasc list: m Dropin athletic programs for adults Houschold Information 13. I-Iow inany pcoplc in your houschold arc: (indicatc thc number people in cach age group) CI o to 2 years 0 19 to 30 a 31 to 50 51 to 65 n 65 and oldcr a 3 to 8 years 8 to 12 years CI 13 to 18years 14. Are you a resident of the City: CI Yes No 15. Your Gender: CI Male 0 Female 16. How do you hear about the park facilities and programs: Rccrcation brochure 0 Newspaper ads 0 Ncwspaper articlcs CI Friuids CI word of mouth Other: # I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I I 3 I I I I I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I , PALM BEACH OARDENS DISTRICT PARK MASTER PLAN STUDY i Introduction cont ... 0 The purpose of the Study is to determine the number and type of recreational facilities needed to serve residents within a five mile radius of the proposed Palm Beach Gardens District Park population growth, County park levels of service , SCORP recreational facility guidelines. and surveys of local recreation professionals. 0 The Study assesses needs based on future 1 Level of Service analyzed to determine whether the County is providing sufficient park acreage in the North 0 Countywide and North District LOS is measured by dividing total and developed park acreage by population PALM BEACH GARDENS DISTRICT PARK 5 MILE SERVICE AREA $SI .. I ...., ... The park IS located between Central Blvd. and 1-95 in Palm Beach Gardens 8, approximately 5 miles from other County District Parks. 0 The 81.7 acre Park was purchased with funds from a Countp.de voter approved General Obligation Bond specifically for acquisition of a District Park. 2 Population within a five mile radius of park is projected to increase by 69,508 residents over the next 20 years. The Park is identified in County's Comprehensive Plan, Recreation & Open Space Element as needed to meet future LOS needs in the Master Plan were determined through meetings and surveys of north county park 0 The Park is strategically located between other 0 The need for specific recreational facilities included County Distnct Parks and will help serve recreational needs of residents in Palm Beach Gardens. North Palm Beach County Park Acreage Regional parks in the Nlo;th-Park Distrih 3 Needs based on SCORP Guidelines 0 SCORP guidelines help assess the population that a recreational facility will generally serve According to SCORP’s median averages - The North Park District is defiaent in rnulbpurpase fields (-12) 0 Volleyball courts (-15) Racquetball coufts (-4) Tennis courts (+12) Basketball courts (+7) BasebalVsoRball fields (+5) Play areas (+E) - There are a suffiaent amount of I I Needs Based On SCORP Guidelines 0 When analyzing County and Municipal recreational facilities within a 5 mile radius of Palm Beach Gardens District Park - The surrounding areas are currently deficient in Basketball courts (-2) Multipurpose fields (-8) Volleyball courts (-8) Tennis courts (0) BasebalVsoRball fields (+E) - Meet or exceed state requirements in Palm Beach County and Municipal Parks and I , Recreational Facilities in North County Area 4 Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey of Municipal Recreation Professionals I 0 PBC Parks and Recreation Dept mailed surveys to munici al recreation department representatives in North Eounty to determine their current and future recreational facility needs that mi ht be accommodated by development of the proposed 8Am Beach Gardens District Park - The following municipalities responded: Tequesta Jupiter Palm Beach Gardens Lake Park Juno Beach Palm Beach Shores Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey Adequacy of Municipal Parks and Facilities t Do you led mere are adequate park and recreational facrlmes to I- cxlstmg residents m your C* or tom? JupRer - YES - NO - YES - YES . Tcque.1. . Palm Beach Gardens LakePark Juna Beach . Palm Beach stmrs. - YES - YES I Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey Adequacy of County Parks in North County Area 2 Do you feel Palm Beach County provider enough parks and recraahl hcilrtier lo ssiisl your ctty or town m meeling your overall rccrsrllond needs? - JupRer Teoucsta - YES - NO - YES - YES Palm Beach Gardam . LakePsrk Jurm Beach . Palm Beach Shorea 5 Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey Adequacy of Natural Areas & Preserves I 3. Do you feel there are adequate nature praoena andor n.hnrl areas In your crry or town? Jupiter Tequesta Palm Beach Gardens LakePark Juno Beach Palm Beach Shm - YES - NO - NO - YES - YES - YES Palm Beach Gardens Distnct Park Survey Active Recreational Facility Needs 4 Please check the relathre needfor the following actwe recrcatlonal facilities m your city or town Please feel hcc Io Indicate the numbr facthtrcs rcqurred to meel needs d known at thlr the N-c--"--*"*- *h*.*. Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey Passive Recreational Facility Needs 5 Please check the relative need for the fdlowing passive recmatfonal facllifies. "ac, L_.._ *A I- I...,. n..l .r I.".. -.- I .- -.a - w -.- 6 Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey Recreational Facilities Most Desired I 6 Mat recreational hc!i,ber would you like lo see provldcdal me proposed Palm Beach Gardens Dlrblcl Park I” wder of Impwlanc.7 Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey e In Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Shores Palm Beach Gardens District Park Survey Open Ended Comments 8 Please provide any other comments you have regarding the proposed Palm Beach Gardens District Park -$no Beach/NCLC; It sharld have been developed as a County Park after the 1999 referendum It should never have been a partnership wlth one City. espeually Palm Beach Gardens -palm Beach Garden% Our Rea-ealion Advisory Board has supported the proposal ot a passive park development 7 Proposed Recreational Facilities 0 Based on LOS requirements as well as survey respondent requests there is a need for additional active and passive recreational amenities in the north county area. 0 The following active recreational facilities are rank ordered based on the analysis: Proposed Recreational Facilities The following passive recreational facilities rank ordered based on the analysis: i Bike Trails z Picnic facilities ~ 3 Fishing facilities 4 Nature Trails I Proposed Active Recreation Facilities I The proposed conceptual master plan was developed to address the North County Area active recreational facility needs identified in survey by providing the following : - 4 multipurpose fields - 1 Major League Baseball field - 2 softball fields - 1 little league baseball field - 1 pony league field - 2 volleyball courts a PALM BEACH GARDENS DISTRICT PARK CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN I Proposed Passive Recreation Facilities 0 An abundance of passive recreational amenities are also included in the proposed site plan: - 1.38 miles of paved bike paths - 0.77 mile of nature trails - 1 fishing dock - 2 group picnic pavilions - 9 family picnic shelters Proposed Master Plan Elements a The proposed Master Plan provides a balanced mix of active and passive recreational facilities 0 Conserves and enhances the natural character of 0 Sets aside more than 50% of the site in upland preserves. native vegetative buffers, filter marshes and passive lake. recreational facilities, parkinglroadways and park maintenance facilities 0 The remaining 47% will be dedicated to active 9 0 The development of the Palm Beach Gardens District Park will provide needed active and passive recreational facilities to serve existing and future residents in the north county area recreational and open space uses with little impacts on surrounding land uses growth related needs expected in the North County Area over the next 10 to 20 year period The Master Plan provides for a balance of 0 The development of this park will provide for the 10 I I L a, II 3 zz a, c a, c E +-J .- E I 4-J a, a, U 0 v, h U 3 a, c 0 a, v, 0 a, s a, a, +-J .I 5 4-J II L F v, a, > a, v, 0 U a, U a, a, c v, a, 0 (75 m zz 0 m a, a, 0 a, a, h U c m L + .I 4-J .- - .-.I II - .I +-J 5 I II +-J U a, v, 0 a, 0 a, a, c 0 v, 3 n m a, L +-J II .- I - .- E a, > L;I m S c .I 4-J .- 3 v, s= a, TI v, a, +-J .I L n a, 0 a, v, 0 v, a, > a, x m a, h c 3 .- 2 II - - L 4-J s 2 cn 0 T3) c 0 m 3 a, 0 a, L .- +-J - # - m c 0 cn v, a, 0 a, c 0 m a, a, m 0 0 0 .I L1 I .I + t L - - II I 111 . 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Iz 03 co -0 L Or -a a, II- 0 a, 0 S m m a m 0 v) a, n > 0 a. c m a, a, cn - L LI .I L - I 4-J r" E a, . -c-r .- - r -c-r .- 3 m a, m 3 a, 0 m Q m S a, Q 0 U S m m S 0 rn a, a, - .- 4-J t L vj a, m 3 U c m ;IJ> S U c 3 0 3 v, c 0 - .I L L i 0 7 a, c S U a, 0 a, Q X a, m U a, a, c U a, cu a, c 0 0 * .- .c-r .c-r - L -c-r 3 L -d 0 a. m a, h 0 (\1 0 0 X a, c a, c a, > 0 m a, .I L .C-r 7 . + L h 0 0 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS The City of Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Advisory Board would like to invite you to a public information meeting about the Palm Beach County District Park site, located adjacent to 1 1 7'h Court North and Central Boulevard, across the street from Timber Trace Elementary and Duncan Middle School. This site is owned and planned by Palm Beach County as an active recreation park with athletic fields, restrooms, pavilions and picnic areas. Staff from Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department have developed their conceptual master plan for the district site. The Recreation Advisory Board would like Palm Beach Gardens residents to provide public input. This important public meeting will be held at City Hall Council Chambers, 10500 North Military Trail, on Monday, September 19,2005 at 7:OO p.m. Please plan to join us. If you have any questions, contact Cheryl McQuiston, Palm Beach Gardens Recreation at 630-1 105. E ? t a k c