Lynch Plans City Council Presentation 121503 · The Lynch Park Master Plan, Beverly, MA Summary Report Tappé Associates, Inc. 15 Dec 200315 Dec 2003 Geller Associates, Inc. Master

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The Lynch Park Master Plan, Beverly, MA Summary Report

Tappé Associates, Inc.

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Geller Associates, Inc.



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Lynch Park Advisory CommitteeMaster Plan Presentation

December 15, 2003

Agenda• Introductions• The Committee• Purpose• Process• The Plan



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The Committee

History of the Committee



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Who We Are

City Council Member Ginny McGlynnMember of the Parks and Recreation Commission Liz CaputoMember of the Lynch Trustees Robert RichardsonMember of the Conservation Commission Richard BeneventoMember of the Building Commission Bob GriffinMember of the Guild of Beverly Artists Tom ClarkMember of the Planning Department Ellen FlanneryMember of the Historical Society Ginny CurrierMember of the Improvement Society Gerry CathcartRepresentative of the Mayor’s Office Debbie HurlbertPublic Services Director Mike CollinsCommunity Services Director Tom ScullyCity Engineer Frank KillileaRecreation Department Director Joan Fairbank (Bruce Doig)Member of the Guild of Beverly Artists Nancy Brewka ClarkArborist Michael GaudetteInterested Citizen Anne Gaudette



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Purpose

• Identify Limitations and Opportunities• Review Activities

– Passive / Active– How They Can Co-Exist

• Create a Master Plan– Early Action Projects– Long Term Improvements



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Process

• Comprehensive ReviewActivitiesEventsRecreational UsesOperationsHistoric SignificanceInfrastructureBuilding and GroundsPolicy and UseFund Raising

• Consultant Selection• Public Involvement• Implementation

DesignConstruction

This is the Beginning!



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Master Planning Overview

What is a Master Plan?• An analytical and creative activity resulting in a coordinated

set of actions to be taken to accomplish stated goals. This includes:– A Logical and Systematic Plan Establishing an Organizational

Structure for Development– A Guide for Future Site Development– A Vehicle for Reinforcing or Redefining the Park Image

A Master Plan is not:• A Set of Specific Plans for Individual Buildings• A Series of Immutable Parameters Similar to Zoning

Ordinances• Construction Documents



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Master Planning Overview

• Lynch Park Master Plan Process – Report on existing conditions– Establish goals & priorities– Establish programmatic requirements – Review & critique initial options– Revise site planning diagrams incorporating suggestions– Present final conceptual site plan– Develop phasing plan – Present cost preliminary cost projections



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Existing Conditions Assessment - Site and Buildings



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Existing Conditions Assessment

Site Conditions



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Existing Conditions Assessment : Site History/Morphology

1880 1897 1909 1919

2002



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Before and After - Possibilities



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Existing Conditions Assessment – Site Review



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Site Analysis: Circulation

Vehicular Circulation

Mixed CirculationPedestrian Circulation

Overlap of vehicular and pedestrian circulation

Lack of clear pedestrian path network

Existing amenities are not connected



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Site Analysis: Outdoor Uses

Beach

Kayaking / Sailing

Picnic Area

Sledding

Play Area

Inefficient layout of outdoor space



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Site Analysis: Physical Barrier/Open Space

Barrier

Open Space

Site continuity has been broken up into three distinct open spaces

Parking is an imposing presence

No sense of unity



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Site Analysis: Site Issues

Physical Barrier

Low Use Area

Unclear Pedestrian Access

Water’s Edge Awareness

Site experience is episodic and fragmented

Current pedestrian paths do not address the water’s edge

Lack of site history awareness

Mature planting in decline

Undesired orientation of the band shell

Inconsistent site furnishings and lighting



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Benches and Picnic Tables Ornamental Fountains Site Signage Trash receptacles LightingPlay Equipment

Site Furnishings



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Tree Evaluation & DocumentationAnalysisInventoryConditionRecommendations

Italian Garden Sea Wall Wetlands Paving

Specific Components



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ConclusionsComprised of beautiful moments and historic references Localized interventionsSome disrepairFragmented and episodic



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Existing Conditions Assessment

Buildings Conditions



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Existing Conditions Assessment – Carriage House



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Existing Conditions Assessment – Laundry House



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Existing Conditions Assessment – Comfort station



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Existing Conditions Assessment – Band Shell



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Existing Conditions Assessment - Conclusions

• Existing conditions assessment identified several potential projects

• Potential projects were assessed relative to contribution to appropriate current and future uses

• Deteriorated condition was not an automatic mechanism for inclusion in the recommended plan



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Needs Assessment and Programming

Define Historic Relevance/ImportanceImprove Park AccessProvide for a Diversity of UsesGenerate Revenue to Sustain the ParkPark Beautification / MaintenanceEnsure Year-Round Uses

First - establish goals against which individual project selection, priority and sequence could be evaluated



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Define Historic Relevance/ImportanceImprove Park AccessProvide for a Diversity of UsesGenerate Revenue to Sustain the ParkPark Beautification / MaintenanceEnsure Year-Round Uses



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Projects• Parking• Pedestrian / Emergency

Circulation• Carriage House• Pier• Information Center• Play areas• Band shell

• Caretaker's House• Planting• Beach• Italian Garden• Concessions/Information

Booth Facility



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Site Analysis: Goals & Objectives

Overflow Parking

Primary Parking

Open Green Space / Active

Beach

Restored Existing Amenities

Primary Vehicular Access

Emergency/Special Events Access

Pedestrian Paths

Re-establish green continuity

Connection of episodes

Create historical & botanical educational experience

Establish a clear pedestrian path network

Screening / framing views



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Recommendations



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Circulation and Parking



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Physical Barriers and Outdoor Uses



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Active and Passive Uses



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Plantings



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Implementation - Phasing



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Existing Site



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1. Carriage HouseReplace roof.Restore / replace envelope, wood windows, wood clapboards, stone foundation.Relocate concession.Build deck off 2nd. Floor.Build walkway past building on lower level, over water.Interior: Add elevator, egress stairs, interior finishes (bead board in public areas), fire suppression, new MEP systems, new concrete subfloor on first and lower levels. Salvage interior finishes.Exterior: Rebuild roof balustrade.Upgrade electrical and plumbing systems.Structure: Replace Basement columns.Site: Restore retaining wall. Reface and extend service stone wall.



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2. Temporary Info Center & Caretaker Quarters @ Laundry HouseTemporary quarters upstairs for caretaker. All new interior finishes.Renovate downstairs for info center and toilets. All new interior finishes.Repair roof.Repair envelope, wood windows, wood clapboards. Repoint stone walls.No elevator anticipated.



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3. ParkingRemoval of existing parking.Building of new parking and drop-off areas.Grading, drainage, and utilities that service new parking and amenities.Pedestrian circulation associated with parking.Installation of sentry booth, restrooms station, bollards, wheelstops.New lighting associated with parking.Re-grading, irrigation, and seeding of disturbed open meadow.Upgrade electrical service



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4. Play AreasInstallation of new play areas and wood fiber safety surfacing .Grading, drainage, and pedestrian circulation associated with play areas.Removal of existing play structure.Regrading and seeding of all disturbed areas.



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5. Pedestrian / Service CirculationEstablish new network of pedestrian and service circulation on entire site .New lighting and site furnishings on entire site .Installation of new concession stand .Repair / removal of existing walks.Regrading and seeding disturbed areas.Installation of historic markers throughout entire site.Recreation of Mrs. Evans house footprint. Recreation of Monastery wall. Replace existing chain link fence at water’s edge.Expand wheelchair accessibility



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6. Performance PavilionBuilding new structure, stone wall, and restrooms .Installation of drainage and utilities associated with new band shell.Removal of existing band shell.Regrading and seeding of all disturbed areas.New lighting associated with band shell.



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7. Information Center / Caretaker’s HouseRelocation of existing Laundry House or all new dwelling (2 stories).New Garage.Integrate existing stone into dwelling facade.Repoint existing stone wall at street.New plantings.



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8. PlantingRemoval of planting in poor condition and selected to be removed.Installation of new planting on entire site.Seeding of all disturbed areas.



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9. PierChapter 91 Licensing (Approx. 1 year).Building of new wood and metal pier and shade structure. Remove and replace chainlink fence at waters edge



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10. BeachBeach Restoration

Installation of new beach showers and associated utilities.

Repair retaining wall



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11. Italian GardenRestoration of water fountains and basins.Assessment of existing planting and removal / replacement as needed.Repair of existing brick walls as needed.Repair of existing brick walks as needed.Seeding of all disturbed areas.



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Phasing Summary

Projects and specific configurations for buildings are graphic placeholders for future detailed development and not specific proposals. Project sequence is variable. – Sequence represents a single potential scenario – Alternate and equally viable sequences are possible



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Costs

$9,474,000Total:

$232,00011 Renovate Italian Garden$73,00010 Beach Rehabilitation

$763,0009 Pier$306,0008 New Plantings$455,0007 Information Center/ Caretaker House

$1,296,0006 Performance Pavilion (Band Shell)

$741,0005 Service Roads & Pedestrian Paths$173,0004 New Play Areas

$1,474,0003 Relocate Main Parking

$403,0002 Rehabilitate Laundry House (temporary Visitor Center) $3,558,0001 Renovate Carriage House



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Summary/Conclusion

• Worked with the Advisory Committee to:– assess the existing park, – establish a program for identifying appropriate future uses and realizing

strategic initiatives, – discussed options for accommodating the programmatic goals – selectied a preferred strategy – phased of potential development – identified individual projects in a logical implementation sequence – prepared preliminary budgetary cost estimates for each project & phase.

• Result: A Master Plan serving as organizational structure for future development, establishing criteria against which each project can be assessed for conformance with a comprehensive strategy for Lynch Park development in the future.



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The Committee