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Home My WebLink About012423 PRTTAB Meeting Packet1 PARKS, RECREATION TREES, & TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA January 24, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. | Virtual or In Person Meeting Join via computer or tablet at http://joinwebinar.com enter 9 digit Webinar ID 388-377-875 • Join by phone in listen-only mode: (360)390-5064 Ext. 3 access code: 791-359-026# • Submit public comment emails to be read aloud (up to three minutes per person) to: publiccomment@cityofpt.us I. Welcome, Introduction & Call to Order - Chair Debbie Jahnke Good afternoon and welcome to this meeting of the Port Townsend Parks, Recreation, Trees & Trails Advisory Board. The role of this Board is to assist City staff and to advise the City Council on legislative matters concerning parks, recreation, trees and trails. This meeting is open to the public at the City Council Chambers, virtually via this web format, and is also being video recorded for those who could not attend the meeting today and for future reference. Given that this meeting is in virtual format, we ask that the board members raise their hands to be called on by the Chair. The public can do the same to comment during the public comment periods. We take public comment at the beginning and end of the meeting. II. Roll Call: III. Approval of Agenda IV. Approval of November 22, 2022 Minutes. V. Public Comment (3 minutes per person/agenda items only) A. Public comments received via prtab@cityofpt.us • . VI. Old Business (60 Min) A. Golf Course Update (Carrie Hite) - Results of public engagement B. Skatepark Update (Carrie Hite and Guest, Samantha Grace) – Information sharing by Samantha C. Park Rules Update (Carrie Hite) – briefing by staff D. Street end – memorial bench map and signs mockup (Michael Todd) VII. New Business (10 min) A. 2023 Work Plan (Steve King) – Brief review of work ahead of the board. 2 VIII. Staff update – (Steve King, Carrie Hite, & Michael Todd) - 10 minutes A. Pool Report: B. Maintenance Update: C. Banked Capacity Projects Update: Bishop Park Playground Equipment Ordered D. 1% for the Arts Update E. ADA Transition Plan IX. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: February 21, 2023 X. Public Comment XI. Adjourn Parking Lot/Future Meetings Trail signing PUD tree presentation? Street Tree List Walking and Biking Map Park equity 1 PARKS, RECREATION TREES, & TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 25, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. | Virtual or In Person Meeting Join via computer or tablet at http://joinwebinar.com enter 9 digit Webinar ID 489-143-707 • Join by phone in listen-only mode: (360)390-5064 Ext. 3 access code: 177-060-048# • Submit public comment emails to be read aloud (up to three minutes per person) to: publiccomment@cityofpt.us I. Welcome, Introduction & Call to Order - Chair Debbie Jahnke Good afternoon and welcome to this meeting of the Port Townsend Parks, Recreation, Trees & Trails Advisory Board. The role of this Board is to assist City staff and to advise the City Council on legislative matters concerning parks, recreation, trees and trails. This meeting is open to the public at the City Council Chambers, virtually via this web format, and is also being video recorded for those who could not attend the meeting today and for future reference. Given that this meeting is in virtual format, we ask that the board members raise their hands to be called on by the Chair. The public can do the same to comment during the public comment periods. We take public comment at the beginning and end of the meeting. II. Roll Call Pam Adams, Matt Miner, Becci Kimball, Jim Todd, Russell Hill, Debbie Jahnke present; Jennifer Rotermund absent excused. III. Approval of Agenda – Approved unanimously by consensus IV. Approval of October 27, 2022 Minutes. – Approved unanimously by consensus V. Public Comment (3 minutes per person/agenda items only) A. Public comments received • One comment was received via prtab@cityofpt.us concerning a request for a port-a-potty for the new pickleball courts. The City is going to move one can to that location for the Dog Park and Pickleball court. • No public comment was received during the meeting. VI. Old Business (40 Min) A. Capital Facilities Plan – Steve King • see https://cityofpt.us/planning/page/lup22-068-citys-capital-facilities-plan • Note: The PROS Plan does not have a detailed capital improvement plan and thus staff developed an initial plan. A more formal plan is needed. This is a place holder for future capital plans. Projects included in this plan should be based on previous planning efforts. Steve provided a brief overview of the plan intent and nature being the first CFP for the City 2 and how it replaces the former 6 year CIP spreadsheet versions. Russell Hill provided some text edits; Debbie provided a correction regarding utility tax on page 33 and how one park staff is funded with utility tax funds even though staff support is listed as 'unfeasible'. The included table is from the PROS Plan, so actual funding is inconsistent with the table. This incosistency needs to be noted in the CFP. The board complimented the comprehensive nature of the plan. B. Golf Course and Mountain View Planning (Carrie Hite) – briefing by staff Carrie provided a progress update: See presentation attached as part of meeting packet • 20 person stakeholder group is meeting monthly • Project launch occurred at the Golf Course and Mountain View on 25 October – approx. 100 people in attendance • Launched a web page – on city website, with a comment log on the web page • Small group meetings are part of the outreach process. This will continue in an effort to get input. Diverse groups have been invited for participation • An open house is scheduled for 11 January 2023 at Fort Worden at 5:00-7:00 p.m. The open house will include topic boards to stimulate discussion and there will be a presentation. The goal is to continue to collect feedback and ideas as well as some preferencing. • Invite people to create decision making criteria: What do we want to consider when making the decision? Five criteria suggested: 1. Overall desire for the land to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone 2. Environmental stewardship – make it better than it is today 3. Benefit health and wellbeing – look at active recreation 4. Honor and celebrate community arts and culture 5. Forward thinking…. I.e., Leave a legacy • Project launch takeaways were presented by Carrie. See presentation. • This is an open process. Efforts are being made to dispel myths and misinformation. No decisions about outcome have been made. This is the engagement process so decisions can be made. • Carrie laid out the project schedule which includes analysis and additional open houses to share concept alternatives based on public input. Ultimately, there is the goal to develop a preferred concept unless the Council chooses to keep it solely as a golf course after review of concept alternatives. A number of dates were included in the presentation of key meeting dates: project startup - September-October/2022; program development - November/2022-January/2023; concept alternatives - February-April/2023; preferred concept - May-June/2023. Question for the board: Feedback on the decision-making criteria comments? • Russell asked if a feasibility study should be included in the criteria. Carrie spoke to the previous 2019 feasibility study that indicated that the golf course required substantial investment to continue as a golf course and the current effort was the next step. 3 • Pam supported the five criteria. • Jim asked about land titles and any deed restrictions. Carrie clarified that some of the parcels are required to be used for municipal purposes. There is no restriction in terms of it exclusively a golf course. This information will be posted online. • Matt asked if there are models for multiple purpose courses or for shared use. The question stimulated a discussion about reducing the footprint, including concepts like a six-hole or par 3 course, to allow for other uses. • Debbie asked about the continued abuse of the critical area, especially Hastings Pond. Restrictions for cutting vegetation in the critical area have not been upheld, among other concerns. Could there be more 'teeth' in enforcement of the restrictions in criteria #2? Question to the board: How to get information out? • Pam suggested that repetition is a key to getting accurate information out. Social media are useful for repetition to correct misinformation, for example on NextDoor. Traditional media should have repeated information as well. • Debbie suggested tabling and other so-called interceptor events as was done for the PROS plan, getting to the grocery stores and other public venues to reach folks who may not be on social media or attend public gatherings. PRTTAB board members are interested in helping with these events. • Matt offered to help with writing for the radio PSAs. C. Park Rules Update briefing by staff (Carrie Hite) • Carrie provided an overview of proposed park rules and clarified that the draft rules are consistent with Jefferson County's park rules. She presented the difference between administrative rules versus codified rules and provided information from the Chief of Police on what is enforceable. The question is - should the rules be codified or be administrative? It was noted that administrative rules also require a code change to allow for administrative rules and changes to them. • Jim Todd suggested that he favors codification if it provides that enforcement can be performed but administrative rules would be preferable if they are enforceable. • Feedback from the board will be requested at the next meeting. VII. New Business (10 min) A. Street Ends and Viewpoints (Chair Jahnke) • See Appendix C of the PROS Plan • Encroachment Debbie provided an overview of street ends and view points in the 2014 parks plan which were adopted into the 2020 PROS plan. This topic comes to PRTTAB because of staff's intent to place memorial benches and picnic tables in locations throughout the city including the street ends in response to the public's request for more opportunities to rest and relax on walks in town. Minutes from the October meeting include a list of priority locations as identified in previous plans. Parcel maps of several of the listed street ends and view points were shown, with some clear examples of 4 encroachment and privatization of ROWs by adjacent land owners as well as opportunities to create access to overlooks and viewpoints. Opportunities exist to help facilitate one or more additions to the Chetzemoka Trail. • Specifically, maps were shown for the W/Walnut intersection, Reed Street end, Clay/Monroe Street, Gise Street end, NE Corner of Kah Tai at Garfield Sreet near Kearney, Van Buren off of Washington Street, Pierce off of Washington Street, Thayer, Kearney, Gaines, Benton off of Washington. Pam clarified that the apparent encroachment in the parcel map for the Gise Street end is not - neighbors even have a small trail and bench for public use. • Jim suggested writing a letter to let those who encroach so they know that the street ends have been identified as locations for memorial benches. • Steve provided a version of a 'shore view' sign. Matt noted that the terminology is 'east coast'. The board recommended a small attractive sign that says something like 'view point'. An existing sign at Clay and Monroe may be a good example. VIII. Staff update – (Steve King, Carrie Hite, & Michael Todd) - 10 minutes Carrie provided an update on the proposal for skatepark lighting, noting the issues specific to skatepark lighting for safety and will approach potential donors for the cost of lighting. A. Pool Report: Next meeting B. Retirement: Don Cady – Thank you Don! C. Maintenance: Next meeting IX. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: January 24, 2023 X. Public Comment No comments received XI. Adjourn Parking Lot/Future Meetings Follow up on park rules PUD tree presentation? Treeline USA Walking and Biking Map Pickleball Court Rules Park equity Landmark Trees From:Steve King To:DB Jahnke; Matthew Miner; Jennifer Rotermund; dr.adamspt@gmail.com; Rebecca Kimball; Russell Hill;jstkt@hotmail.com Cc:Alyssa Rodrigues; Michael Todd; Carrie Hite Subject:FW: Adding Windmill Palm Trees to Port Townsend"s Landscape Date:Monday, January 23, 2023 7:12:46 AM Good Morning PRTTAB Members, This is a public comment addressed to the board. There is no action necessary, but I did want to provide it for tomorrow’s meeting. Thanks! Steve From: Maly Freund <malyfreund@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2023 12:43 PM To: prtab@cityofpt.us Subject: Adding Windmill Palm Trees to Port Townsend's Landscape CAUTION: External Email Sent from Mail for Windows Dear City of Port Townsend, I am writing to bring to your attention the benefits of adding windmill palm trees to Port Townsend's landscape. Windmill palm trees are a type of palm tree that are known for their hardiness and adaptability to a wide range of climates. This makes them an ideal choice for a city like Port Townsend, which has a relatively mild climate but can still experience cold temperatures in the winter. Incorporating windmill palm trees into the city's landscaping would provide more year-round greenery, which would not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city, but also improve air quality and provide shade in the summer. They are also known to be low maintenance, drought-resistant, and don’t have invasive roots which would minimize the cost of upkeep. Furthermore, incorporating windmill palm trees into the city's landscaping would set Port Townsend apart from other cities in Washington state in a bold way. Windmill palm trees are not native to the Pacific Northwest, however they’re natural habitat originates in the mountains of China! Their presence would give the city a unique and warmer/happier look. This would make Port Townsend a more attractive destination for tourists and could also potentially boost the local economy, similar to Vancouver BC, who have also added palm trees and have benefited from it. I am willing to fund the palm trees, so the cost won't be an issue for the city. In light of these benefits, I respectfully request that the city council/planning commissionconsider adding windmill palm trees to Port Townsend's landscape. Thank you for yourtime and consideration. Sincerely, Malachi F. GOLF COURSE + MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING Parks, Recreation, Trees and Trails Advisory Board-January 24,2023 CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND AGENDA Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning •Introductions •Project Background •Public Engagement Process •Project Understanding /Context •Creating a Vision •Feedback from In Person +Online Open House #1 •Next Steps DAVID HEIN Golf Consultant PORT TOWNSEND COMMUNITY GROUNDSWELL STUDIO Landscape Architect PORT TOWNSEND PARKS + RECREATION STEPHERSON ASSOCIATES Public Outreach JMB CONSULTING Cost Estimating ZENOVIC ASSOC. Civil Engineer INTRODUCTIONS Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning PORT TOWNSEND GOLF COURSE MT.VIEW COMMONS Study Area •In early 2020,a community engagement process,following the development of the PROS plan, showed that the community desires to explore different uses for the golf course property owned by the City. •In November 2020,Council unanimously directed staff to engage the community to explore the feasibility of alternate uses,including continued use for golf. •Given the proximity of the Mountain View Campus,it is the City’s interest to explore complementary uses and plan for this site as well. PROJECT PURPOSE Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning PROJECT FACTS •To best serve the community with parks,recreation,and open space and to improve the quality of life for residents,families,and youth. PROJECT GOAL •This project is providing the Port Townsend community an opportunity to think holistically about the long-range vision and legacy for the future of the golf course property (be it a golf course,city park or a hybrid solution)and how it relates to the city fabric now and into the future. •There has been no determination the golf course is being replaced or if other uses will be accommodated. Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning PROJECT FACTS •The City and community recognize the environmental value the prairie and pond provide.These uses are intended to remain. •The City recognizes the value the existing Mt.View tenants provide.This discussion is about complementing land uses. •The future Mt.View Pool Facility is being planned as a separate/ parallel effort.The project is termed ‘Healthier Together.’ Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning PROJECT SCHEDULE Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning •2020 PROS Plan -PRIORITIES •Trails •Indoor Facilities •Open Space •2020 PROS Plan -GOLF COURSE FEEDBACK •Continuing to operate the golf course for golf. •Allowing multiple recreation uses on the property. •Re-purposing to more active sports and managing as a complex with Mountain View. •Converting it to a nature park. Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning WHAT WE HAVE HEARD SO FAR •Stakeholder Group •Purpose:Guide the project team. •21 person stakeholder group. •Four meetings since Sept.2022 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning •Ongoing Outreach Efforts •22+Community Interest Groups •Golfers •Schools and Students •Intercept Events •Parks and Trail Comm.Briefings •Project Website •Flyers and press releases •Advertised events in the Leader,Facebook,Utility Flyer,City Newsletter,PDN, KPTZ,Saturday Market. •City Council briefings WHAT WE HAVE HEARD SO FAR •Project Launch -October 25,2022 •Purpose:Meet the design team and answer questions. •107 Attendees -95 Comment Cards Submitted •High Level Takeaways: •Diverse opinions on whether to preserve the golf course or explore alternative uses. •Comments about accommodating housing on site.Some for,some against. •Comments about the importance of the pool. •Concern over golf course business operations and contract duration. •Interest expressed in providing public access/trails/etc.on the golf course. •Many comments about the importance of Pickleball.Interest in more courts and covered courts. •Comments about environmental sustainability and stewardship •Comments about creating a hybrid solution -a win/win for all. Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning WHAT WE HAVE HEARD SO FAR PROJECT UNDERSTANDING Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning Loren B.Hasting’s,one of the three original settling families,arrived inPortTownsendandstakedclaimtolandin“Happy Valley”.The current siteresidesontheoriginalHastingsTract,which was cleared and cultivatedforagricultureandhomesteads.The original Hastings pond was a belovedspringfedswimmingholeandwasexpandedin1955. During the conflict,caused by the signing of the 1855 Point No Point Treaty,čičməhán,chief of the S’Klallam sought to preserve relations between theTribeandthewhitesettlement.Each morning,he sat perched atop sentinelrock,located on the current golf course,and alerted the white settlers whethertheyweresafeoriftheyshouldprepareforbattle.A bronze plaque marks thelocation. New Municipal Golf Course Opened in July 1927.It was intended that this course would fill agrowingdemandforweekendrecreationwhowantedtoavoidthecongestionofcitycourses,bothvisitorsandresidentsalike. Jefferson County Branch YMCA movestoformerMountainViewSchoolinPortTownsend.The Police Station,Food Bank,Working Image,Red Cross,Port Townsendradiostation,YMCA and the Pool currentlyresideattheschooldistrictownedcampus. 1700’S GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 1855 Prior to development,qatáy Valley (also known as Happy Valley)was a series of ponds,wetlands and prairie that connected NorthBeachtoPortTownsendBay.Seasonal storm water was reroutedtoenabledevelopmentofroads,farmland and homesteads. 1876 1903 1904 1852 1963 1927 1987 2009 2019 HISTORY OF OUR SITE A PORTAGE TRAIL FROM BAY TO BEACH HASTINGS CLAIMS LAND HAPPY VALLEY GROWS RECREATION CONTINUES AT HASTINGS FIELD MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE OPENING DAY A POOL IS BUILT KAH TAI PRAIRIE RECOGNIZED MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMONS Port Townsend Golf Club is Formed Dog Park Opens 1856 Hastings Pond Expanded SENTINEL ROCK The original open air pool opened at theJuniorHighCampusin1963.Three yearslateritwascoveredandanopeningceremonytookplacememorialday1967 The remnant 1.4 acre prairie has been the focus of preservationandrestorationsinceitwasrecognizedasuniquebotanicalsitein1986TheKahTaiPreservewascreatedin1987andover90differentspecieswereidentified,27 represent prairieindicatorspecies. The Northeast portion of the Hastings tract was donated totheCity,and declared Lucinda Hastings Park.The remainingportionofthetract,known as Hastings Field was used by thetownformanyrecreationalpurposes,including a baseballfieldandacycledrome Prior to white settlement,and the development of the project site.The land that the golfcoursecurrentlyresidesonwasknownastheqatáyValley(roughly following present-daySanJuanAvenue).Through the use of Kah tai lagoon and a series of ponds the S’klallamtribewereabletohaulcanoesfromtheStraitofJuandeFucatoPortTownsendBayinordertoavoidthedangerousriptidesaroundPointWilson.These wetlands were a valuableresourcefortheS’Klallam,who frequently hunted waterfowl,gathered weaving materials,and harvested camas roots. PTGOLFCOURSE MT.VIEWCOMMONS PORT TOWNSENDHIGHSCHOOL PORT TOWNSENDHIGHSCHOOL BLUE HERONMIDDLESCHOOL BLUE HERONMIDDLESCHOOL Port Townsend Parks System The relationship between our site and the Port Townsend parks system. CONSIDER THIS:Are there additional amenities that you would like to see in the Port Townsend parksystem? PORT TOWNSEND BAY PORT TOWNSEND BAY PORT OF PORTTOWNSENDBOAT HAVEN PORT OF PORTTOWNSENDBOAT HAVEN WASHINGTON STATE FERRY DOCK WASHINGTON STATEFERRYDOCK CONTEXT Legend Study Area Wetland Drainage Corridor Vegetated Corridor Park Quimper Creek Corridor City Limits ADMIRALTYINLET ADMIRALTYINLET STRAIGHT OF JUAN DE FUCA Ecological Context Understanding how the project site connects to the greater ecosystems and open spaces of PortTownsend.CONSIDER THIS:Urbanization is a major barrier to wildlife.Without proper planning,they can lead to fragmented habitats that constrain wildlife movement.Similarly,wildlife corridors and crossings linktwoormorehabitatareas,enabling migration,(re)colonization and breeding opportunities for flora and fauna.Would providing more habitat on the Golf Course site enhance wildlife connections and biodiversity in Port Townsend? STRAIGHT OF JUAN DE FUCALegendRed=City ParkGreen=County Park Yellow =State Park Greenspace,Benches,View Greenspace,Beach Access,Shelter,Portable Toilets,Parking Campground,Restroom,Hiking Trails,Meeting Spaces,VacationRentals,Beach Access,Watercraft Launch,Moorage,Visitor Center,FireCircles,Museum,Mountain Biking,Tennis Venue/Facilities Rentals,Large Events,Greenspace,Parking Lot,Camping,Rv/Boat Storage,Open Lawn Lawn,Greenspace,Parking Lot,Picnic Tables,Play Equipment,Shelter Ada-Restroom,Bbq,Beach Access,Benches,Lawn,Greenspace,PicnicTables,Play Equipment,Shelter Benches,Greenspace,Open Lawn,Picnic Tables Golf,Prairie,Greenspace,Parking,Clubhouse Greenspace Benches,Drinking Fountain,Open Lawn,Greenspace,Picnic Tables,Play Equipment Greenspace,Street Parking Greenspace,Benches,View Kai Tai Lagoon Nature ParkBenches,Open Lawn,Greenspace,Parking Lot,Picnic Tables,Restroom,Trails Greenspace Triangle Parks Ii &IiiGreenspace, Pickle ball Courts,Greenspace,Picnics,Views Greenspace,Picnic Tables,View Benches,Street Parking,Greenspace Benches,Street Parking,Greenspace Football Field,Full Size Soccer,Baseball,Stadium,Restrooms,Concessions Greenspace Greenspace,Skate Bowl,Restroom Ada-Restroom,Beach Access,Lawn,Greenspace,Picnic Tables,PlayEquipment,Restroom 1 Elmira StreetViewpoint Park 2 North BeachPark 3 FortWorden 4 Fairgrounds 5 BobbyMcGarraugh 6 35th StParkGreenspace 7 Sather Park FieldGreenspace,Benches,View 8 Chetzemoka Park 9 Baker View Park 10 Port Townsend Golfcourse 11 MountainView CommonsGreenspace,Dog Run 12 City EntrancePark 13 BishopPark 14 13th &Hancock ParkGreenspace 15 Dahlia Park 16 Larry Scott Memorial Trail 17 18 Rothschild House 19 20 County Courthouse Park 21 Rotary Park 22 Bell Tower ParkBenches,Historic,Greenspace 23 Taylor StreetStairs 24 Haller Fountain/Terrace Steps 25 Memorial Athletic Fields 26 Adams Street Park 27 Skate Park 28 PopeMarine Park 2 3 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 18 13 12 16 17 11 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 25 27 28 1514 5 GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING January 2023 PORTTOWNSENDGOLFCOURSE PORTTOWNSENDGOLFCOURSE MT.VIEWCOMMONS MT.VIEWCOMMONS CONTEXT Transit and Trail Connections Relationship of our project site and adjacent transit and trail connections. CONSIDER THIS:Increased connectivity improves walkability,accessibilty,and the health and wellbeingofourcommunities.Could our site support greater community connectivity? Downtown Connections Looking at the adjacency and walkability of our site to downtown,historical sites,schools,andparks. CONSIDER THIS:Research suggests a park should be within a ten minute walk from every person in acommunity.Do the adjacent neighborhoods have adequate access to public open space? PORT TOWNSEND BAY PORT TOWNSEND BAY ADMIRALTY INLET ADMIRALTY INLET PORT OF PORTTOWNSENDBOATHAVEN PORT OF PORTTOWNSENDBOATHAVEN WASHINGTON STATEFERRYDOCK WASHINGTON STATEFERRYDOCK WASHINGTON STATEFERRY-KEYSTONE UNION WHARF UNION WHARF NW MARITIMECENTER POPE MARINEPARK NWMARITIMECENTER POPE MARINEPARK POINTHUDSONMARINA JEFFERSON COUNTYMEMORIALATHLETICFIELD JEFFERSON COUNTYMEMORIALATHLETICFIELDROTHSCHILDHOUSE COMMUNITYCENTER PORT TOWNSENDHIGHSCHOOL BLUEHERONMIDDLESCHOOL JEFFERSON COUNTYCOURTHOUSE POST OFFICE LIBRARY 1/4 MILE (5-7 min.walk)1/2MILE(10-15 min.walk)3/4 MILE (20-25 min.walk) SATHERPARK SATHERPARK FORT WORDENHISTORICALSTATEPARK FORT WORDENHISTORICALSTATE PARKJEFFERSONCOUNTYFAIRGROUNDS JEFFERSONCOUNTYFAIRGROUNDS CHETZMOKA PARK CHETZMOKA PARK KAH TAI LAGOONPARK KAH TAI LAGOONPARK Legend Study Area Parks Downtown Historical Sites Destinations Schools Walking Radius 1”=200’ Legend Study Area Parks Bike Route Bus Route Ferry Route ParkTrails Cicmehan Trail Cicmehan Trail Sign CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING January 2023 1”=200’CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND N CONTEXT Slope Analysis Understanding the topography of our site will directly impact how we consider the viability ofotheruses. CONSIDER THIS:Given that approximataely 65%of the golf course site exceeds 5%slopes,and ifthePTCommunitychoosestoexplorealternativeuses,what are most compatible with the existingtopography? Legend Study Area 0-5%Slopes of 0-5%can accommodateadiversityofusesandeasilyaccommodateaccessibilityatarelativelylowconstructioncost. 5-10%Slopes of 5-10%may make someusesunfeasibleandconstructionmorecostly. 10-20%Developing slopes of 10-20%would require extensive and costlyearthwork. 20%Improving areas with slopes over20%is extremely costly and wouldrequireextensiveearthwork 1ft Contours Legend Study Area Wetland Seismic Hazard Zone Transit P Parking Bus Stop P Site Analysis Current conditions and site elements of the Port Townsend Golf Club and Mountain View CommonsCampus. CONSIDER THIS:Are there elements of the existing site that could be emphasized,enhanced,orrestored? KAH TAI LAGOONPARK KAH TAI ILAGOONPARK DOG PARK POOL FOODBANK HASTINGSPOND HASTINGSPOND 19thSt.19thSt. 20th St.20th St. 22nd St.22ndSt. 24th St.24th St.SanJuanAve.SanJuanAve.25th St.25thSt. Single Family Residential Single FamilyResidential Single FamilyResidential Single FamilyResidential Shy Acre Farm Shy Acre Farm Retail/Commercial Retail/Commercial DRIVING RANGE CLUBHOUSE ANDMAINTENANCESHED P KAH TAI PRAIRIEPRESERVE POLICE PORT TOWNSEND GOLF COURSE PORT TOWNSEND GOLF COURSE MT.VIEWCOMMONS YMCA MT.VIEWCOMMONS This project is providing the Port Townsend community an opportunity to think holistically about the long-range vision and legacy for the future of the golf course property (be it a golf course,city park or a hybrid solution) and how it relates to the city fabric now and into the future. CREATING A VISION RENOVATED GOLF COURSES INCLUSIVE COURSE Minnesota Golf Course to become Accessible for All Name:The LoopLocation:Chaska,MN Size:24 acres Status:In Process Primary Uses:•9 Hole Golf Course•Putting Green•Clubhouse RENOVATED SHORT COURSE 9 Hole Name:Winter Park Golf CourseLocation:Winter Park,FL Size:40 acresStatus:In Progress Primary Uses: •9 Hole Golf Course in progress Non profit Barrier Free Golf work in partnership with the City of Chaska to design a golf coursewithaccessibilityandenvironmentalsustainabilityinmind.The Loop at Chaska aims to become anationaldemonstrationprojectthathighlightshowcontemporarygolfdesigncanenableaccesstothesportbyappealingtonewdemographics,especially those with physical and sensory impairments,while carefully managing the negative environmental effects of course maintenance. 7th hole The historic 9 hole course,built in 1914,underwent extensive repairs in 2016.New fairways wereadded,along with improved irrigation and course redesign.Improvements revived the strugglingOrlandocoursemakingitoneofthefinest9holecoursesinthenation. historic plan GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 HYBRID GOLF COURSES •9 Hole Golf•Habitat•Walking Trails •Putting Course•Winter Sports•Park Programming MIXED-USE OUTDOOR RECREATION Madison golf course reimagined as shared public asset Name:The Glen Golf ParkLocation:Madison,WI Size:42 acres Status:In Process Primary Uses: VIRTUAL 18-HOLE Hybrid golf experience at fomer Woodbridge Country Club Name:Country Club of Woodbridge (former)Location:Woodbridge,CT Size:50 acres (155 acres total)Status:Proposal Primary Uses:•9 Hole Golf•Golf Simulator•Open Space 4th hole The nine-hole,42-acre course underwent a privately funded upgrade in 2021 that added nativeplantings,redesigned accessible holes,created a free putting course and added walking paths.ThecityofMadisonisalsoprogrammingparksactivitiesduringoffpeakhouseincludinghistory,science,art and athletic programs,cross-country races,disc golf,hiking,movie nights,communityevents,picnics,fitness classes and more.In the winter,the course could host cross-country skiing,snowshoeing,sledding,fat tire biking and even skijoring,in which skiers are pulled by dogs. previous course aerial The 155 acres,18 hole golf course closed in 2009 and was bought by the city to prevent development.The property includes an extensive course,pool,tennis courts,and club building,all closed afterdisrepairandfinanciallosses.The city of Woodbridge CT,has been exploring potential uses for thesiteincludingamixedinpersonandvirtualgolfexperiencethatwouldlease50acrestocreatea9holecourseandrelinquishtheremaining105acresforalternateuses.Developer,Nexus Golf,proposed including golf simulators to allow golfers to finish the full 18 holes.However,this plan hasnotbeenadoptedandthecityisstillexploringalternativeuses. DOWNSIZED COURSE Lake Oswego Golf Course Shrinks to 9 Holes Name:Lake Oswego Municipal CourseLocation:Lake Oswego,OR Size:40 acresStatus:In Progress Primary Uses: •9 Hole Executive Golf Course•Driving Range•Recreation and Aquatics Center•New Maintenance Facility in progress Lake Oswego recently made the decision to downsize their 18 hole course in favor of a higherquality9hole,to resolve overcrowding and onsite wetland degredation.The leftover space fromtheoriginalcoursewillincludeanexpandedpracticefacilityandanewpublicaquaticscenter.Construction is scheduled to begin summer 2022. Recreation and Aquatics Center proposed movies in the course virtual golf GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 ADAPTED GOLF COURSES preferred master plan Through a partnership with the City of North Bend,the former Cascade Golf Course wasacquiredintwophases.A 28-acre parcel was purchased in late 2018.Subsequently,in late 2019 thedistrictpurchasedthreeadjacentlotstotaling8acrestocompletethefull36-acre acquisition.Future trail connections and habitat restoration were the primary project goals while creatingpassiverecreationforunder-served areas of King County. •Disc Golf•Event Meadow•Rain Gardens •Archery•Playground•Trails COMMUNITY AMENITY Former Cascade Golf Course Turned North Bend Park Name:South Fork LandingLocation:North Bend,WA Size:36 acres Status:In Process Primary Uses: •Permanent Art•Playground•Overlook •Trails•Habitat•Wetland •Sports Fields•Playground•Events Lawn DESTINATION PARK Defunct Philadelphia Golf Course To Become Community Hub Name:FDR ParkLocation:Philadelphia,Pennsylvania Size:348 acres (150 acre golf course)Status:In Process Primary Uses: draft master plan The City of Hillsboro and Metro joined forces to redevelop a defunct golf course into a new 44-acre publicopenspace,blending neighborhood park elements into a new nature park.The design was intendedtofacilitateuseofthesite’s natural characteristics while minimizing harmful impacts to the ongoingrestorationofsitehabitat.Permanent and whimsical public sculpture that doubles as play was locatedatkeylocationsinthepark,called the “Seeds of Orenco”. SPACE FOR NATURE Former Hillsboro Golf Course Turned Nature Park Name:Orenco WoodsLocation:Hillsboro,OR Size:44 acres Status:Complete Primary Uses: proposed master plan Part of a larger park redevelopment,the existing golf course at the FDR park is part of a series ofeffortsthatledtoalong-term,multi-decade plan to restore and revive FDR Park.The proposed masterplan,made up of two distinct zones,ecological core and the urban edge,will provide neighboringcommunitieswithmuchneededamenitiesandopenspace.The former golf course fell into disrepair due to years of profit losses,deferred maintenance andfrequentflooding.After its closure in 2019,and before construction efforts began on the revitalizedpark,the now “wild”golf course became a place of natural refuge during the lock down.It continuestosupportpassiverecreationforthecommunityintheinterimphasesoftheproject. existing conditions proposed fairway habitat restorationwetlandbridgeNWCORNELIUSPASSRDRESIDENTIALPARCELThelocationoffuturepublicaccessforpedestrian,bicycleandnon-motorizedusesacrosstheResidentialParceltotheRockCreekRegionalTrailwillbedeterminedpriortothedevelopmentofthisproperty.Potential accessopportunitiesmayincludesidewalks,streetsorpathswhichmaybeconstructedaspartofthatdevelopment. OAKSAVANNAH POTENTIALADVENTUREPLAY OAKSAVANNAH WETLAND WETLAND NATUREPLAY PARKINGLOT(30CARS) ROCKCREEK ROCKCREEK ON-STREETPARKING RIPARIANFOREST MIXEDCONIFERHARDWOODFOREST PARKSTORAGE/MAINTENANCE POND IRRIGATEDLAWN PICNICSHELTER#1 PICNICTABLE RESTROOM ACCESSGATE PICNICSHELTER#2 ENVIRONMENTALSTATION#3 ENVIRONMENTALSTATION#1 ENVIRONMENTALSTATION#2 ON-STREETPARKING(11CARS) •Trails•Habitat•Wetland ENTRYGATE FORESTCANOPYBRIDGE GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 E GOLF COURSE SITE WALKING/BIKING TRAILS SHADE PAVILION NATURE PLAY MINIATURE GOLF EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE PAR 3 GOLF BASKETBALL PICKLEBALL CLIMBING WALL COMMUNITY GARDEN KAH TAI PRAIRIE DISC GOLF POTENTIAL USES Please give us your input by adding a dot on amenities you would like to explore GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 E GOLF COURSE SITE EVENT SPACE SPORTS FIELDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER PICNIC EXERCISE STATIONS ART BOARDWALK GOLF COURSE AS-IS *Includes renovations HABITAT AFFORDABLE HOUSING MULTI USE LAWN POTENTIAL USES Please give us your input by adding a dot on amenities you would like to explore GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 E MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMONS FESTIVAL STREET EDUCATIONAL CENTER SPLASH PAD PICKLEBALL ART PLAZA POOL FARMERS MARKET PLAYGROUND DOG PARK AFFORDABLE HOUSING POTENTIAL USES Please give us your input by adding a dot on amenities you would like to explore GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 DREAM BIG KAH TAI LAGOONPARK DOG PARK POOL FOOD BANK HASTINGS POND 19th St. 20th St. 22nd St. 24th St.SanJuanAve.25th St. Single FamilyResidential Single Family Residential Shy Acre Farm DRIVING RANGE KAH TAI PRAIRIEPRESERVE CLUBHOUSE ANDMAINTENANCESHED POLICE PORT TOWNSENDGOLFCOURSE MT.VIEWCOMMONS YMCA IS THERE ANYTHING WE MISSED THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE? Pin a comment on the site or in the margins Retail/ Commercial GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS This planning effort includes both the Port Townsend Golf Course and the Mountain View Commons property.Specialconsiderationsforthesesitesinclude: -Deed restrictions require the site be preserved for municipal purposes. -The future pool is being planned as part of a separate Cityplanningeffortwhichincludesassessing2-3 potential sites to accommodate this facility. ENVISIONING THE FUTURE E WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please give us your input by filling out a short survey found at the following URL or QR code. We want to hear from everyone! Feel free to share this link with your friends and neighbors who were unable to attend tonight. FRAME THE QR CODE CLICK THE POP UP TURN ON CAMERA APP https://forms.office.com/r/BeG1atjTKD HOW IT WORKS GOLF COURSE &MT.VIEW COMMONS CONCEPT PLANNING CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND January 2023 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning •PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1 •January 11,2023 @ 5:00 p.m. •Fort Worden Commons •291 Attendees •1,985 Dots Placed •84 Questions Submitted •23 Project Boards •3 Interactive Stations: •(2)Golf Course Potential Uses Boards •(1)Mt.View Potential Uses Boards •(1)Dream Big Board •(1)Online Survey Board WHAT WE HEARD OPEN HOUSE #1 RESULTS INTERACTIVE STATION GOLF COURSE SITE -BOARD #1 •Event Space •Exercise Stations •Boardwalk •Multi Use Lawn •Sports Fields •Educational Center •Golf Course •Art •Picnic •Affordable Housing •Habitat Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning WHAT WE HEARD 1.Golf Course 2.Habitat 3.Event Space 4.Boardwalk 5.Art 6.Affordable Housing 7.Exercise Stations 8.Picnic 9.Multi Use Lawn 10.Educational Center 11.Sports Fields 157 11750 45 27 36 26 19 17 13 12 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning INTERACTIVE STATION GOLF COURSE SITE -BOARD #2 •Walking/Biking Trails •Basketball •Miniature Golf •Kah Tai Prairie •Shade Pavilion •Climbing Wall •Educational Signage •Disc Golf •Nature Play •Pickleball •Par-3 Golf •Community Gardens Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning WHAT WE HEARD 1.Walking/Biking Trails 2.Kah Tai Prairie 3.Nature Play 4.Par-3 Golf 5.Community Garden 6.Disc Golf 7.Miniature Golf 8.Pickleball 10.Climbing Wall 11.Shade Pavilion 12.Educational Signage 13.Basketball 125 102 6357 57 31 37 30 25 14 13 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning GOLF COURSE SITE -PRIORITIES 1.Golf Course 2.Walking/Biking Trails 3.Habitat 4.Kah Tai Prairie 5.Nature Play 6.Par-3 Golf 7.Community Garden 8.Event Space 9.Boardwalk 10.Disc Golf 11.Art 12.Miniature Golf 13.Pickleball 157 125 117 10263 36 31 30 37 45 50 57 57 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning INTERACTIVE STATION MT.VIEW COMMONS •Pool •Festival Street •Pickleball •Affordable Housing •Plaza •Farmer’s Market •Educational Center •Splash Pad •Dog Park •Art •Playground Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning MT.VIEW SITE -PRIORITIES 1.Pool 2.Playground 3.Educational Center 4.Pickleball 5.Farmer’s Market 6.Dog Park 7.Splash Pad 8.Art 9.Affordable Housing 10.Festival Street 11.Plaza 203 114 10099 59 63 68 88 59 31 22 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning •ONLINE OPEN HOUSE #1 •January 12,2023 @ 4:00 p.m. •83 Attendees •34 Questions Submitted •ONLINE SURVEY •424 RESPONSES (as of 1.16.23) •Average duration 24:19 •First name,email,listserv,resi- dent and five questions WHAT WE HEARD Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning ONLINE OPEN HOUSE #1 RESULTS ONLINE SURVEY Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 1.Which existing activities do you use or enjoy at the Port Townsend Golf Course or Mt.View Commons? •Pickleball Courts •Sports Courts •Playground •Dog Park •Community Gardens •Swimming Pool •YMCA Programming •Community Center Services •Golf •Driving Range •Restaurant and Pro Shop •Kah Tai Prairie •Hastings Pond •Golf Course Walking Trails •None •Other ONLINE SURVEY 1.Which existing activities do you use or enjoy at the Port Townsend Golf Course or Mt View Commons? 214 169 122 111106 106 96 63 61 75 86 1.Kah Tai Prairie 2.Swimming Pool 3.Golf 4.Driving Range 5.Restaurant and Pro Shop 6.Golf Course Trails 7.Dog Park 8.Hastings Pond 9.Pickleball Courts 10.YMCA Programming 11.Playground Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning ONLINE SURVEY Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 2.Do you support exploring alternative uses for the Port Townsend Golf Course property? •Yes,I would like to explore alternate uses for the golf course property. •No,the Golf Course should remain. •Hybrid -Lets get creative,I would like to explore a mix of golf and something for everyone. •Undecided -I’m not sure ONLINE SURVEY 2.Do you support exploring alternative uses for the Port Townsend Golf Course property? 76%SUPPORT ALTERNATE USES, OR A HYBRID OF USES,FOR THE GOLF COURSE PROPERTY 1.Yes 2.Hybrid 3.No 4.Undecided 184 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 140 90 10 ONLINE SURVEY Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 3.What do you think would be the best use of the golf course property,other than or in addition to golf? •Walking/Biking Trails •Outdoor performance /event space •Renovated pool facility •Sports Fields •Additional Pickleball Courts •Basketball Courts •Multi-use Lawn •Renovated Golf Course •Disc Golf •Exercise Stations •Miniature Golf /Putt Putt •Picnic Areas •Shade Pavilion •Nature Play •Climbing Wall •Educational Center •Wetland Boardwalk •Habitat Restoration •Community Garden •Affordable Housing •Other ONLINE SURVEY 3.What do you think would be the best use of the golf course property,other than or in addition to golf? 1.Walking/Biking Trails 2.Habitat Restoration 3.Renovated Pool Facility 4.Nature Play 5.Wetland Boardwalk 6.Community Garden 7.Outdoor performance space 8.Affordable Housing 9.Picnic Areas 10.Miniature Golf /Putt Putt 11.Educational Center 12.Renovated Golf Course 221 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 171 124 119111 107 76 87 95 66 66 61 ONLINE SURVEY Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 4.What potential new uses would you like to see at Mt.View commons? •Plaza •Convert Blaine St.to Festival St. •Permanent Art •Water Feature •Educational Center •Expanded Pickleball •Renovated Playground •Splash Pad •Renovated Dog Park •Renovated Pool Facility •Affordable Housing •Other ONLINE SURVEY 4.What potential new uses would you like to see at Mt.View commons? 1.Renovated Pool Facility 2.Education Center 3.Plaza 4.Renovated Playground 5.Affordable Housing 6.Renovated Dog Park 7.Expanded Pickleball 8.Splash Pad 9.Festival Street 10.Other 11.Permanent Art 12.Water Feature 276 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 174 145138 112 106 57 67 101 54 42 39 ONLINE/IN-PERSON COMBINED RESULTS ONLINE /IN PERSON COMBINED 1.Walking/Biking Trails 2.Habitat Restoration 3.Renovated Golf Course 4.Nature Play 5.Community Garden 6.Wetland Boardwalk 7.Outdoor Performance Space 8.Affordable Housing 9.Kah Tai Prarie 10.Miniature Golf /Putt Putt 11.Picnic Areas 12.Disc Golf 13.Educational Center GOLF COURSE SITE -COMMUNITY PRIORITIES: 346 Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning 288 218 182164 156 145 97 102 114 95 84 79 ONLINE /IN PERSON COMBINED 1.Pool 2.Education /Community Center 3.Renovated Playground 101 88 88 479 4.Renovated Pickleball 5.Renovated Dog Park 167 6.Affordable Housing 169 7.Splash Pad /Water Feature 8.Plaza 171 274 9.Art 10.Festival Street 174 200 252 11.Farmer’s Market MT.VIEW SITE -COMMUNITY PRIORITIES: Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning ONLINE /IN PERSON COMBINED Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning MT.VIEW PRIORITIES: 1.Pool 2.Education /Comm.Ctr. 3.Renovated Playground 4.Renovated Pickleball 5.Renovated Dog Park 6.Affordable Housing 7.Splash Pad /Water Feature 8.Plaza 9.Art 10.Festival Street 11.Farmer’s Market GOLF COURSE PRIORITIES: 1.Walking/Biking Trails 2.Habitat Restoration 3.Renovated Golf Course 4.Nature Play 5.Community Garden 6.Wetland Boardwalk 7.Outdoor Performance Space 8.Affordable Housing 9.Kah Tai Prarie 10.Miniature Golf /Putt Putt 11.Picnic Areas 12.Disc Golf 13.Educational Center DISCUSSION Port Townsend Golf Course and Mt.View Commons Concept Planning TUESDAY,JANUARY 24 -Parks +Trail Commission Briefing THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 9 -Stakeholder Mtg.#5 TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 28 -Parks +Trail Commission Briefing THURSDAY,MARCH 23 -Stakeholder Mtg.#6 MID APRIL -Open House #2 EARLY MAY -CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING #2 EARLY JUNE -Open House #3 MID JUNE -CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING #3 NEXT STEPS THANK YOU! Park Administrative Rules Park hours. City of Port Townsend parks shall be closed from sunset to sunrise every day unless otherwise posted by the city. It is unlawful to loiter on, remain in, or otherwise be on park property during closed hours unless written permission is granted by the city manager, a department head, or a police officer of the city. Fire safety. 1. It is unlawful to build a fire in the City of Port Townsend park except in designated areas, such as barbecue grills. 2. During periods when potential fire danger makes such action necessary, and when there is a county burn ban in place, the city manager (or designee) may prohibit combustion on park lands. 3. Throwing or dropping a lighted cigarette, cigar, match, or other burning material in a park is prohibited. Sanitation required. 1. The city encourages a pack in pack out of all garbage. 2. No person shall leave, deposit, drop or scatter garbage (this is where a definition would be helpful) such as; bottles, broken glass, ashes, waste paper, cans, or other rubbish in a park, except in a garbage can or other receptacle designated for such purposes. 3. No person shall deposit household or commercial garbage, refuse, waste, or rubbish, which is brought as such from private property, in a park garbage can or other receptacle designated for such purpose. 4. No person shall drain or dump refuse or waste from a trailer, camper, automobile, or other vehicle in a park, except in designated disposal areas or receptacles, if provided. 5. No person shall clean fish or other food (further definition may be helpful to prevent confusion – for instance, cleaning food may occur prior to a picnic, etc.), or wash any clothing or other articles for personal or household use, or any dog or other animal, or clean or wash any automobile or other vehicle in a park. Firearms and bows and arrows. 1. No person shall discharge, set off, or cause to be discharged, in or into a park, any firearm (pistol, shotgun, etc., - further definition may be helpful here) or bow and arrow, except for the lawful use of a firearm by a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties or the lawful use of force by citizens. 2. Nothing shall abridge the right of the individual guaranteed by Article I, Section 24 of the State Constitution to bear arms in defense of self or others. Animals. 1. Domestic animals (defined as a service animal, dog, horse, etc., - further definition may be helpful here – it will provide consistency below) may be allowed in parks by the city manager (or designee). No animals besides domestic animals, are allowed to be brought into the parks. 2. All domestic animals must be kept on a leash of eight feet or less in length (unless at a designated off-leash dog park), or remain in a receptacle and under the control of the owner or owner’s designee at all times while in a park. Horses must be in control of the owner by rope or reins. 3. No person shall allow their domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy other park visitors. No person shall permit their domestic animal to create excessive noise or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquility of the park. 4. The owner of a domestic animal is directly responsible for the behavior of the animal and shall not allow their domestic animal to create a nuisance to other park users or deface parklands. 5. Domestic animal owners must pick up solid bodily waste from their animals and dispose of it in a waste bag first, then it can be placed in garbage receptacles provided in the park or take it with them when they leave the park. Horse owners must sweep to the side of all trails, parking lots and areas commonly used for foot traffic bodily wastes from their horse. Motor vehicles. 1. No person shall drive a motor vehicle within a park at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the traffic on, and the surface and width of the road, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons, property, or wildlife; provided, however, that in no event shall a vehicle be driven at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour in camp, picnic utility, or headquarters area, or in areas of general public assemblage; and provided further, that in no event shall a vehicle be driven at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour in any other area. 2. No person shall operate a motor vehicle within the boundaries of a park except on roads, streets, highways, parking lots, or parking areas; except motor vehicles conducting park maintenance operations. 3. No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a trail in a park, unless the trail has been specifically designated and posted for such use, except emergency vehicles or motor vehicles conducting trail maintenance operations. Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and remotely controlled vehicles. 1. No person shall operate or control the movement of a UAS (drones, toy aircraft, etc. - additional definition may be helpful here), remotely controlled vehicle or vessel from within apark without a special use permit issued in accordance with policy issued by the city manager (or designee). 2. The city manager’s consideration for special use permits in the various parks shall be based on written findings of the park’s formalized goals, the nature and use of the park, privacy interests of park patrons and whether the proposed activity poses a threat to a critical area (wetland, etc., - additional definition may be helpful here). 3. A UAS or remotely controlled vehicle or vessel special use permit shall not be issued in a way to imply endorsement of the City of Port Townsend, nor shall owners or operators of a UAS or remotely controlled vehicle or vessel or their end users of the content of materials produced by the UAS flight or remotely controlled vehicle or vessel’s other operation imply any endorsement of the City of Port Townsend. Metal detecting. 1. Any person desiring to use a metal detector on specified city park lands shall apply for a metal detecting permit as follows: (a) The issuance of a metal detecting permit is conditioned upon the applicant’s agreement to comply with the rules and regulations of this section and accepting all responsibilities set forth therein. (b) Upon a determination by the city manager, or his designated appointee, that a metal detecting permit holder has violated any rule or regulation of this section, such permit will be revoked, and they will lose the privilege to obtain a permit in the future. 2. Metal detection in city parks is prohibited, with the exception of the beach area at Chetzemoka Park. Covered in Sanitation above. Loitering. Loitering is prohibited in restrooms and other City of Port Townsend park areas and recreation facilities. Removal of property. No person shall change the position of or remove any City property, material, or equipment including vegetation and wildlife from its original position in any area under the jurisdiction of the city. Fireworks. No person shall possess, discharge, set off, or cause to be discharged, in or into a City of Port Townsend park, any firecracker, torpedo, rocket, firework, explosive, or substance harmful to the life or safety of persons or property, unless so authorized by the department. (PTMC 9.06.020) Tobacco and related products prohibited. No person shall light and/or smoke cigarettes, vapor electric cigarettes, cigars, pipes of any kind, including but not limited to hookah pipes, or otherwise use any tobacco products, including but not limited to chewing tobacco, or smoking of legal and illegal controlled substances in any City of Port Townsend park. (PTMC 11.02.025.) Intoxicating drugs. It is unlawful to bring into a park or consume by mouth, inhalation or injection, while in a park, an intoxicating narcotic or dangerous (additional definition may be helpful here) drugs, including alcohol or to consume by any such method any material or substance (such as glue, for example) capable of producing a state of intoxication or euphoria. Provided, however, that this section shall not be applied to any person consuming a drug obtained by such person by lawful prescription and taken pursuant to the medical direction of a licensed physician. Intoxication. Being or remaining in, or loitering about in a City park, or recreation area, while in a state of intoxication is prohibited. Noise. Activities in public or private areas are also subject to the city’s noise ordinance (Chapter 9.09 PTMC). Camping. Per PTMC 11.02.020 it is unlawful to camp in any park; provided, the public works director may issue temporary permits for camping. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008). City Code. Adoption of these administrative regulations for parks are allowed by the City Manager, PTMC 11.01.040. These regulations are in addition to the park rules that are codified in PTMC chapter 11. PARK RULES 11.01.010 Purpose. A. The city council determines it appropriate to set reasonable time, place and manner restrictions for use of parks in order to accommodate and balance a variety of public interests, including protected speech. B. Parks should be open and accessible to enable persons to enjoy these assets. C. These rules and regulations are designed and intended to accommodate these important public interests: (1) maintaining the use of parks for public enjoyment and other public purposes (temporary events, etc.); (2) maintaining the use of parks for safe, efficient and reasonably unimpeded use and travel by persons who are infirm, elderly or disabled and to accommodate assistance devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and similar devices; (3) protecting the city’s investment in infrastructure, including parks, designed to promote tourism and economic development; (4) assisting cleaning and maintenance of parks; (5) preserving the safety and aesthetic appearance of public places as inviting areas for pedestrians, and avoiding having parks cluttered with different structures; and (6) providing an opportunity for a diversity of activities, views, or opinions. D. Without reasonable limits, certain activities effectively and unreasonably take over substantial portions of a park and substantially interfere with free, open and broad use by various groups and individuals, and during events, can create safety issues. E. Having rules in place serves the important function of providing clear standards for what activities can take place in parks and under what conditions so that users may know in advance of any activity what is allowed. F. These rules provide the opportunity for anyone to obtain an administrative interpretation of these rules if a user is unclear of the standards and requirements and wishes to obtain an interpretation in advance of engaging in any conduct. G. These rules also provide an opportunity to seek a variance from the application of the rules if the user believes their application causes unnecessary hardship or interference with a person’s ability to communicate protected speech. H. These rules build on and supplement – but do not replace – other rules and regulations that allow specified activity in parks and similar public areas. For example, Pope Marine Building Use Regulations (Chapter 11.04 PTMC) and Chetzemoka Park Facility Use (Chapter 11.06 PTMC). Activities in public or private areas are also subject to the city’s noise ordinance (Chapter 9.09 PTMC). Activities in public or private areas can constitute public nuisances under the city’s nuisance code (Chapters 9.08 and 9.10 PTMC). Activities can be subject to traffic and criminal codes, for example, RCW 9A.84.030(1)(c), which makes intentional obstruction of vehicular or pedestrian traffic without lawful authority a misdemeanor. I. These rules are also necessary to ensure that persons with disabilities have safe and unimpeded access to and through parks and similar places, and to comply with state and federal disabilities laws. J. These rules define the legislative balance of placing reasonable limits on protected speech but allowing ample opportunity for persons to engage in protected speech and expression in city parks. K. These rules are designed to protect the public health, safety, welfare and economic prosperity of the city of Port Townsend. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.020 Definitions. A. “Busking” means to play music or otherwise perform for voluntary donations on a public space (for example, right-of-way, sidewalk, or park). B. “Protected speech” means verbal or written communications intended to convey a noncommercial political, religious, philosophical or other similar message to the public, and includes distributing literature, seeking petition signatures, picketing, demonstrating, carrying or displaying signs, billboards, posters and similar messaging, artistic performance, or other activities recognized by the courts as entitled to protection under federal or Washington constitutions. C. “Public space” means any part of a park or open space that is not privately owned and that is owned, controlled, managed or operated by the city and available for use by the public. D.” Overuse” means the exercise of dominion or control over or occupation of all or part of a public space. It includes construction, storing, erecting, placing upon, or maintaining, operating any inanimate thing or object in, upon, over, under any public space. “Overuse” includes the placement of a table, equipment, or other similar object. “Overuse” does not include the placement of an inanimate object in such a location and for such a limited duration of time that, under the circumstances, no reasonable persons could conclude that the public’s right to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in part, had been or potentially could have been interfered with. For a park, “overuse” does not include a person’s or group of persons’ placement of a picnic basket or blanket or similar objects within a park for the person’s or persons’ enjoyment while at the park, since no reasonable persons could conclude that the public’s right to use or enjoy the public space, in whole or in part, had been or potentially could have been interfered with by such normal park uses. “Overuse” includes busking if the busker places objects on the public space (for example, guitar case) and leaves it there in a manner that meets the definition of “use” above. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.030 Rules of conduct. Certain park use and activity is allowed pursuant to city regulation and permit (for example, weddings and parties or events permitted by Chapter 11.06 PTMC, Chetzemoka Park Facility Use). The following rules of conduct apply to park use and activity where no city permit or variance has been obtained. These rules apply to all persons using the park, including those engaged in any of the following activities: leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick-mounted signs, posters, billboards or similar messaging, or other free speech or expressive activity. A. No person shall treat any person in an aggressive, menacing, threatening or abusive manner that would place a reasonable person in fear for their property or personal safety. B. Leafleting and signature gathering, busking, carrying stick-mounted signs, posters, billboards or similar messaging, and similar free speech activities shall be done in a manner that does not substantially or unduly interfere with the use of the park for the public, including those with disabilities, or that poses a safety hazard. C. Persons wishing to carry signs must ensure that the sign meets the following requirements: 1. No sign may be larger than four square feet, and not be wider than 30 inches. 2. A sign may be attached to a stake which is no more than eight feet in length. 3. Signs may only be constructed of lightweight materials such as cloth, paper, cardboard or plastic (but not including metal). D. No person shall use (as “use” is defined in PTMC 11.01.020(D)) the park.No person shall Overuse any park, as defined in 11.01.020 D. E. No one shall attach, lean or place any sign or structure on or against any city property without the written permission of the city. F. No person shall make use of a loudspeaker or megaphone or other electronic sound-amplification device. Radios, amplifiers or portable audio equipment are allowed, so long as the sound is no longer clearly heard by a person with reasonable hearing at a distance of 25 feet from the source of the sound. G. Without a permit from the city, no person may engage in commercial activity in any park. Commercial activities are activities engaged in for gain, and include but are not limited to: vending, food concessions and advertising. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.040 Administrative regulations. A. The city manager may adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with and that further or implement the terms and requirements set forth in these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are related. This authority is in recognition that not all situations that constitute substantial and unreasonable interference with park use or that constitute a safety hazard can be anticipated or covered by an ordinance or set of rules, and there may be situations where the city manager needs to act administratively before the city council can act. The park rules will include this Chapter of the PTMC along with any administrative regulations adopted by the City Manager. Before adopting an administrative regulation, the administrative regulations shall be reviewed with the mayor (or in the mayor’s absence, the deputy mayor), city manager and city attorney. B. Administrative regulations shall be kept on file with the city clerk, and shall be available on request by a member of the public for inspection or copying. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). C. The Port Townsend Police Department has the authority to enforce these administrative regulations pursuant to 1.20 of the PTMC.. 11.01.045 Event and temporary use permits. In issuing any event permit or temporary use permits for use of a park or any public space, the chief of police (or designee) may establish conditions and restrictions for the event or use that restrict others’ use of the area set aside for the event or use. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.050 Variance. A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for a variance from the requirements of this chapter and these rules, or any administrative regulations, or event or temporary use permit conditions. The person making the request shall include his or her name, address, and other contact information, provide information reasonably related to the request showing a basis for variance or departure from the requirements and, if the variance relates to free speech or expressive activity, why the speech or expressive activities that are restricted by this chapter or otherwise are not reasonable or sufficient to enable the person to communicate the person’s message. The city manager may attach conditions to any variance that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter and these rules. The city manager shall provide a written response to the request for variance as soon as possible, and no later than one business day following the request. B. Any applicant for a variance may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to the hearing examiner within five days of the date of the city manager’s written decision. The hearing examiner shall issue a decision within five business days of the request. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.060 Interpretation. A. Any person may apply in writing to the city manager (or designee) for an interpretation of the requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are related, including, to interpret the scope, intent or meaning of any provision of the chapter or these rules, or any administrative regulations, or event or temporary use permit conditions. The city manager shall provide a written response to the request for interpretation as soon as possible, and no later than one business day. B. Any applicant for an interpretation of the requirements of these rules or the ordinance to which the rules are related may appeal the decision of the city manager by filing a written request to the hearing examiner within five days of the date of the city manager’s written decision. The hearing examiner shall issue a decision within five business days of the request. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.070 Violations – Park exclusion. Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.080 Trespass. Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 2014). 11.01.090 Enforcement – Violations. Repealed by Ord. 3182. (Ord. 3092 § 1 (Exh. A), 201 11.02.010 Definitions. “Camp” means to remain overnight, to erect a tent or other shelter, or to use sleeping equipment, a vehicle, or a trailer or camper, for the purpose of or in such a way as will permit remaining overnight. “Park” means all parks and bodies of water contained therein, trails, beaches, playgrounds, playfields, greenbelts, parking lots, and other park, recreation and open space areas and buildings and facilities comprising the parks and recreation system of the city under the management and control of the public works director. See the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Functional Plan, as amended, for a list of parks and other resources. The public works director will keep an updated list of areas designated since the adoption of the functional plan. “Vape” or “vaping” means the use of vapor products or the act of inhaling or exhaling the resultant vapor or aerosol from a vapor product as defined by RCW 70.345.010(18). (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008). 11.02.020 Camping prohibited. It is unlawful to camp in any park; provided, the public works director may issue temporary permits for camping. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008). 11.02.025 Smoking and vaping prohibited. It is unlawful to smoke or vape in any city park. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021). 11.02.030 Penalty. A. Director’s Authority. Whenever the public works director or his or her designee (“director”) determines that a condition exists in violation of this chapter or any standard required to be adhered to by this chapter, or in violation of any permit issued hereunder, he or she is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter. B. Chapter 1.20 PTMC Applicable. All violations of any provision of this chapter or incorporated standards, or of any permit or license issued hereunder, are declared nuisances and made subject to the administration and enforcement provisions of Chapter 1.20 PTMC, including any amendments, and including but not limited to abatement, criminal penalty, and civil penalty as set forth in Chapter 1.20 PTMC, which are incorporated by reference as if set forth herein. (Ord. 3268 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2964 § 1, 2008). 11.04.010 General use regulations. It is the intention of this chapter to maximize the use of the Pope Marine Building (sometimes referred to as “the facility” for convenience) on a “first-come, first-served” basis, with priority being given to city of Port Townsend residents and official city government uses. This chapter is also intended to encourage use of the facility by the visual and performing arts, and to allow for certain recurring uses of the facility by local organizations. To ensure that the Pope Marine Building is used in a manner consistent with these intentions, the following general use regulations shall be applicable to users of the Pope Marine Building: A. City government, and organizations based in Port Townsend, and individuals with proof of residence in Port Townsend may reserve the facility up to one year in advance of the proposed date of use. This category includes official government uses and government-sponsored special public events, which in the event of a scheduling conflict shall take priority. B. Use of the facility for the visual and performing arts is encouraged. C. Organizations based outside Port Townsend and individuals not residing in Port Townsend may reserve the facility up to 90 days in advance of the proposed date of use. C The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days per reservation; provided, however, that upon approval by the city manager or by the council as a whole, reservations beyond three consecutive days or for more than six days per reservation may be allowed under such terms and conditions as approved by the city manager or city council. D The facility is hereby reserved for the use of the Wooden Boat Foundation during the Wooden Boat Festival each September and during the Youth Sea Symposium each June; provided, however, that this right must be exercised no less than 90 days in advance of each such annual use; and provided further, that the limitations on length of use imposed in subsection D of this section do not apply to such uses by the Wooden Boat Foundation. E. The facility may be occupied by no more than 78 people. The party reserving the facility shall be financially liable for any and all damages to the facility, any fines imposed for excess occupancy of the facility, and for any cleaning or other charge which may be levied for failure to leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when the use pursuant to the reservation commenced. F. The public works director, in consultation with the park and recreation advisory board, is hereby authorized to develop additional rules and regulations regarding the facility. (Ord. 2965 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2872 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2811 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2636 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2470 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2403 § 1, 1994. Formerly 3.37.010). 11.04.020 Fees. Fees and permit requirements may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council. (11.06.010 Chetzemoka Park facility – General use regulations. It is the intent of this chapter to maximize the use of the Chetzemoka Park facility, defined as the indoor and outdoor kitchen shelters and bandstand (“the facility”), on a “first-come, first-served” basis, with priority being given to city of Port Townsend residents. It is the further intent of the city to regulate group use of the park to ensure that it is used in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and that private group use of the facility does not diminish the enjoyment of the park by the general public. To ensure that the facility is used in a manner consistent with these intentions, the following general use regulations shall be applicable to all group users of the facility and the park: A. Organizations based in Port Townsend and individuals with proof of residence in Port Townsend may reserve the facility up to one year in advance of the proposed date of use. B. Organizations based outside Port Townsend and individuals not residing in Port Townsend may reserve the facility up to six months in advance of the proposed date of use. C. The facility may be reserved for no more than three consecutive days and for no more than six days per year, unless otherwise approved by the city manager based on the significant community value of the proposed event. D. The facility may be reserved for no longer than five hours for any one group per day, unless special permission for longer use is preapproved by the public works director or his or her designee. E. No vehicles are allowed inside the park. All items must be carried in and out of the park. F. No tables, awnings, chairs or tents are allowed in the park, other than the tables or chairs provided by the parks department and/or other arrangements approved in advance by the parks department. G. Nails, staples or tacks to hang decorations on any walls, posts, ceilings or picnic tables are not allowed. The use of string or tape is allowed. All decorations must be removed immediately after the function. H. No amplified sound is allowed in the park, unless approved in advance by the parks department. I. Any party reserving the facility shall be financially liable for any and all damages to the facility as a result of their use, and shall leave the facility as clean or cleaner than when found. J. The public works department at City Hall is authorized to provide information and reserve dates during normal city office hours excluding holidays. In case of reserving a holiday date, the request shall be made on a regular working day prior to the holiday. K. The public works director, in consultation with the park and recreation advisory board, is authorized to develop additional rules and regulations regarding the facility and park use. (Ord. 2965 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2811 § 2, 2002; Ord. 2502 § 1, 1996. Formerly 3.38.010). 11.06.020 Fees. Fees and permit requirements may be established from time to time by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2965 § 2, 2008; Ord. 2727 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2502 § 1, 1996. Formerly 3.38.020). Ord. 2965 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2872 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2727 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2403 § 1, 1994. Formerly 3.37.020).