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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #12 Pine Street Stormwater Pond and Park Master Plan AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: June 19, 2007 Item # 11 Contact Name: Contact Number: David Wheeler 407 -905-3100, ext. 1505 Reviewed By: Department Director: City Manager: Subject: Pine Street Stormwater Pond and Park Master Plan Background Summary: On January 25,2001, the City ofOcoee and the St. Johns River Water Management District (WMD) entered into a written Participation Agreement regarding the purchase of a 13-acre tract located between Pine Street and SR 429 (Western Expressway) along the northwest ditch that drains portions of Ocoee from Franklin Street north to Lake Apopka. All the required property was not assembled until the end of 2006; however, the schedule for project's de1iverab1es from the City was not extended. The Agreement includes conditions and restrictions upon the use of the property that require the City to complete certain actions by specified milestone dates. If the City fails to meet any of these milestones, the property immediately reverts to the WMD. The first task is to complete a Master Plan for the facility by July 1, 2007. The City retained the services of PBS&J in March, 2007 to do the work at a cost of $82,250 with 100% funding from the WMD. The Master Plan has been completed and recommended for approval by the Parks & Recreation Board. In accordance with that Plan, the Pine Street Stormwater Pond and Park is envisioned to be a passive park that takes advantage of existing environmental features, such as an extensive oak tree canopy and wetland. The site's facilities will be constructed in phases. The stormwater portion of the facility will treat the water in the creek that runs along the site to the northwest prior to its discharge into Lake Apopka. The creek will be redirected into a treatment pond within the site, the water cleaned, and then released back into the wetland. The park amenities focus on nature education while providing open space to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Park features include: . Meandering trail system consisting of paved multi-use trails, nature trails and boardwalk; including a pier in the pond. . Possible future connection to the West Orange Trail. . Small and large pavilions connected by the trail system to provide plClllC areas and interpretive/educational opportunities. . Parking and main entrance for vehicles and pedestrians that includes an improved access drive, vehicle turn-around, signage and a park welcome center. . Treatment pond that meets WMD's requirement of a 100' width while adding additional areas for littoral plantings, extending the educational facets of the park. . Dry detention area connected to the main pond by a dry creek bed. . Buffers from adjacent residences and highway by use of extensive native plantings. . Clean up and removal of invasive species such as ear trees and air potato vine. . Playground area for both 2-5 and 5-12 year old children situated near open green space. . A fenced in dog park nestled amongst the tree canopy. . Park security provided by decorative fence and gate. Both the Pine Street Stormwater Pond and Park and the Pioneer Key Regional Pond and Park will be connected by a pathway that will run along the northwest ditch. This is in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan to develop trails for biking, walking, and passive recreation opportunities. The Memorandum of Agreement also requires that the City complete detailed design of the proposed stormwater management and water quality improvement facilities by the end of the 2007 and commence construction of the improvements in Accordance with the Master Plan by July 1, 2009. The SJR WMD provided $668,266 toward the purchase of the property, the Master Plan, and detailed design. The purchase of the property from the OOCEA, including survey and Phase 1 Site Assessment used approximately $425,000.00 of the funding. The Master Plan has been prepared at a cost $82,250. This leaves approximately $160,766 to fund the detailed design, with the City supplementing that amount from its own funds, if necessary. The staff plans to seek future funds from WMD and, possibly, FDEP (which funded the Pioneer Key Regional Pond project) to assist in the construction of the improvement. The stormwater improvements and park will be much like the Pioneer Key Regional Pond and Park project, which has been awarded for construction. The stormwater pond will be an off-line system that will treat low flows that will directed through the pond system. Heavy rainfall and runoff events will bypass the pond system by an overflow. There will be passive park amenities surrounding the pond system. The Pine Street Stormwater Pond and Park and the Pioneer Key Regional Pond and Park will be connected by a pathway that will run along the northwest ditch. The City has been obtaining drainage and maintenance easements along the ditch as development projects are submitted to the City for review and approval. The future pathway will be inside the easements and buffer setbacks. This is in accordance with the City's Comprehensive Plan to develop trails for biking, walking, and passive recreation. Issue: The Engineering Department requests that the City Commission approve the Master Plan for the Pine Street Stormwater Pond and Park facility. Recommendations The Engineering Department recommends that the City Commission accept the proposed Master Plan from PBSJ, Inc. and authorize staff to so notify the WMD. Attachments: Conceptual plan showing proposed improvements. Financial Impact: Approval of the Master Plan does not have a financial impact on the City. 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