Kiwanis Park Master Plan - Rutherfordton, NC

KIWANIS PARK MASTER PLAN

RUTHERFORDTON, NC

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WINTER 2019

DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NORTH CAROLINA PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND STANDARDS

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TOWN STAFF

TOWN COUNCIL

DOUG BARRICK

JIMMY DANCY

Town Manager

Mayor

CLARK POOLE

JESSIE PARRIS

STAN CLEMENTS

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, President

TERRY COBB

JOHN MCMAHAN

CHRIST BARE

Parks & Rec Committee

Finance Officer

KEITH WARD Public Works Director

HENRY GILES

PROJECT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

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Burgess & Pitman Keller Williams

CINDY ADAIR Rutherford Town Revitalization, Director

BECCA SEGAL

TOMMY WALKER

ROBIN LATTIMORE

Park & Rec Commission Chairman

Town Historian

SCOTT LAWRENCE

WILLARD WHITSON

Parks & Rec Committee

Director, KidSenses

TIM MARSH

ERIC WELLS

Pastor, First Baptist

Scoutmaster Troop 132

JOHN SLAUGHTER

CHARLES BURGESS

National Park Service

Burgess & Pitman Keller Williams

K I WA N I S PA R K MASTE R P LAN

BLU PITTMAN

Rutherford Regional Health System, CEO

TERRY HINES RHI Legacy

STEPHANIE WILLIAMS RTR & St.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAPS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND................................................ 1

1: K I WA N I S PA R K LOCAT I ON ............................................................ 3

CHAPTER 2 SITE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN DETERMINANTS .............................. 7

3: K I WA N I S PA R K EN VI R ON M EN TAL CON DI T I ON S ....................14

CHAPTER 3 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND DRAFT PLAN..................................... 17

1: P L A N N I N G P R O C ESS T I M ELI N E ................................................... 5

CHAPTER 4 RECOMMENDATIONS......................................................................... 27

N AT I ON A L HI STOR I C T RAI L ........................................................12

2: K I WA N I S PA R K CON T EXT .............................................................11

EXHIBITS 2: R UT HE R F OR D COU N T Y OVER M OU N TAI N VI C TORY

3: P R I M A RY R EC REAT I ON N EEDS ...................................................19

CHAPTER 5 IMPLEMENTATION.............................................................................. 35

4: D I R EC T I ON - S ET T I N G M EET I N G SU M M ARY .............................20

APPENDIX PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS SURVEY....................................41

6: D RA F T MAST E R PLAN ................................................................. 25

5: A LT E R N AT I V E PR ELI M I N ARY PLAN CON C EPTS .................... 22

7: D EC E MBE R 201 8 PLAN U PDAT E ................................................ 26 8: F I N A L K I WA N I S PAR K M AST ER PLAN .....................................30 9: K I WA N I S PA R K M AST ER PLAN SU B AR EAS ............................ 31 10: P HAS E 1 : E ST I M AT E OF PR OBABLE COSTS .......................... 37 11: P HAS E 2: E ST I M AT E OF PR OBABLE COSTS ........................... 38 13: MA I N ST R E E T EN T RAN C E PLAZ A CON C EPT ........................ 39 13: P HAS E 3: E ST IM AT E OF PR OBABLE COSTS .......................... 39 14: P OSS I BL E G RA N T FU N DI N G FOR KI WAN I S PAR K ...............40

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CHAPTER

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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

C HA P T E R 1 // I N T R OD UC TI O N AND BACKGRO UND

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INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

T

he Kiwanis Park Master Plan serves as a guide for the redevelopment of Kiwanis Park in Rutherfordton, NC. This project is the result of a partnership between the Town of Rutherfordton and the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority (RCTDA), which recognizes the park as a key asset along the Purple Martin Greenway and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. This chapter examines the project background and outlines plan goals, process, and organization.

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IN THIS CHAPTER

01

GENERAL PROJECT BACKGROUND

02 PROJECT GOALS 03 PLANNING PROCESS

M A P 1 KIWA NIS PA R K LOCAT I ON

K iwanis Par k is lo c ate d j u st nort h of R ut herfo rdto n ’s h isto r ic M a i n St re e t .

The park s e r ve s as a gateway to those ente r in g town fro m t he nort h a l ong Highway 2 2 1 .

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Background The Town of Rutherfordton has a population

The RCTDA’s capital infrastructure master plan,

of approximately 4,213 and is located in central

Rutherford Bound, calls for extensive greenway

Rutherford County for which it serves as the county

and trail development throughout its identified

seat. Rutherfordton is located along Highway

Main Street Tourism Region, which includes

221 and Cleghorn Creek, a major tributary of the

Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City. Kiwanis

Broad River that extends parallel to Main Street

Park is identified within the plan as a priority for

to the east. Kiwanis Park is located just north of

redevelopment. This park is situated along the

Rutherfordton’s Main Street and is bisected by

Purple Martin Greenway, which will connect to the

Cleghorn Creek.

13.5-mile Thermal Belt Rail Trail and ultimately to

Kiwanis Park is approximately four acres in size

more than 40 miles of planned greenways through

and was donated to the Town of Rutherfordton by the Kiwanis Club of Rutherfordton in the mid90s. Subsequently, the town provided basic clean up efforts to establish a passive park and green.

Local churches, boy scouts, and citizens seeking a downtown green frequently use the park. With the future development of the Purple Martin Greenway, which is planned along Cleghorn Creek, local leaders and community stakeholders seek to reimagine the park, its uses, and how it can further support downtown revitalization efforts and trail development goals of the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority (RCTDA).

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the county. A major objective of the RCTDA is to facilitate asset development, such as Kiwanis Park, along existing and planned greenway corridors.

For this reason, the RCTDA assisted with funding for this planning study and is committed to its implementation.

“ The RCTDA’s capital infrastructure master plan, Rutherford Bound, calls for extensive greenway and trail development throughout its identified Main Street Tourism Region, which includes Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City. Kiwanis Park is identified within the plan as a priority for redevelopment.

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PROJECT GOALS

This plan meets requirements of the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund in anticipation that

the Town of Rutherfordton will obtain grant assistance to realize the vision described herein.

1. Quality of Life. Improve quality of life for Rutherfordton residents by improving recreation assets, expanding recreation programming opportunities, and by establishing a refuge in downtown Rutherfordton to be enjoyed by local residents and visitors; 2. Tourism Development & Economic Impact: Develop Kiwanis Park into a destination asset along the Purple Martin Greenway, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and the county’s ever-expanding trail network; 3. Poised for Grant Funding: Adhere to planning guidelines

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PLANNING PROCESS TIMELINE PLANNING PROCESS TIMELINE P H AS E 1 /// DE C E MB E R – JA N UA RY 2 01 8 Project Launch & Direction Setting

»»Kick-off Meeting »»Discussion with Local Leaders P H AS E 2 /// JA N UA RY- F E B R UA RY 2 01 8 Stakeholder Engagement & Initial Concepts

»»Project Oversight Committee Meeting »»Draft Concepts

required by the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust

KIWANIS PARK STUDY AREA

ry

Cemete

THERMAL BELT TRAIL

1st

»»Council Workshop »»Public Meeting

Toms

BOY SCOUT BUILDING

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

KIDSENSES FUTURE EXPANSION

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Taylors

Main

4th

5th

6th

7th

PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS

PARK BOUNDARY

FUTURE INFILL POTENTIAL PURPLE MARTIN LINEAR PARK & FUTURE STREAM ENHANCEMENT

Washington

3rd

5th

PURPLE MARTIN GREENWAY PARK ENTRANCES CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS

CLEGHORN SMALL AREA PLAN

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Analysis & Public Engagement

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Fund (PARTF) to ensure grant competitiveness. PARTF

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CHAPTER

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SITE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN DETERMINANTS

C HA P T E R 2 // Site Analysis and D esign D eterminants

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Site Analysis and Design Determinants

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his chapter examines existing conditions within and surrounding Kiwanis Park that influence the park planning process and outcomes. First, the Kiwanis Park context is assessed, including its relationship to Main Street, Highway 221, nearby waterways, and other surrounding features. Secondly, the park’s natural features, assets, and constraints are highlighted. Lastly, a description is provided of existing built features located on or near the property. Collectively, these elements establish an objective perspective of Kiwanis Park and create a framework from which the Kiwanis Park Steering Committee can provide plan direction.

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IN THIS CHAPTER

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STUDY AREA CONTEXT

02 NATURAL ENVIRONMENT 03 BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Ea rl y i n t he plan n in g process t h e cons ul t a nt team, st af f, an d steer in g com m i t te e d iscu ss oppor t u n it ies an d const ra i nt s t h at w ill in f lu en ce plan d eve l op m e n t .

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Study Area Context KIWANIS PARK

Kiwanis Park is located on the northern end of Rutherfordton’s downtown.

The property is

bounded by Cleghorn Creek on the east, Green Street on the north, Main Street on the west, and Toms Street on the south.

The park is located along the planned Purple Martin Greenway, which will connect to the Thermal Belt Rail Trail approximately 0.71 miles to the north. Five churches, several downtown businesses, and private homes surround the property. A local Boy Scout hut is located to the southwest and the county planning department is located to the southeast, both fronting Toms Street.

The local Boy Scout hut is located adjacent to Kiwanis Park.

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Kiwanis Park is located on the northern end of Rutherfordton’s downtown.

M A P 2: KIWA NIS PA R K CON T E XT

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LEGEND PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS FUTURE INFILL POTENTIAL

PARK ENTRANCES

PURPLE MARTIN LINEAR PARK & FUTURE STREAM ENHANCEMENT

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6th

CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS

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PARK BOUNDARY PURPLE MARTIN GREENWAY

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Kiwanis Park anchors the northern end of Rutherfordton’s downtown core area. The property is bounded by Cleghorn Creek on the east, Green Street on the north, Main Street on the west, and Toms Street on the south.

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RELATIONSHIP TO DOWNTOWN RUTHERFORDTON

Kiwanis

Park

establishes northern the The

the border

downtown park

of

core.

borders

three roads that extend south into the downtown: Main Street (Hwy. 221), Toms Street, and Cleghorn Street. Green Street borders the park to the north.

After NCDOT completes the Highway 221 bypass,

PURPLE MARTIN GREENWAY AND OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL

Approximately

three

within the National Park Service’s Overmountain

miles of the Purple

Victory National Historic Corridor. National Park

Martin

Greenway

representatives are working throughout North

along Cleghorn Creek

Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and South Carolina

are

complete.

to implement the 440-mile Overmountain Victory

The town is currently

National Historic Trail (OVNHT) that celebrates the

working to secure final

1780 patriot march and defeat of the British at the

trail

Battle of Kings Mountain.

now

easements

that

would provide a north

new opportunities will emerge to further connect

extension into downtown and ultimately connect

downtown and Kiwanis Park.

Kiwanis Park. The downtown portion of the Purple Martin Greenway, which includes Kiwanis Park, is

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RUTHERFORD COUNTY OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL NPS OVNHT Study Areas 8 and 9 unite in downtown Rutherfordton. These two study areas are two of the five remaining areas yet to have NPS OVNHT master plans.

Rutherfordton and its partners should work to develop official NPS master plans, which will expand opportunities for grant funding.

Main Street Park, downtown Rutherfordton, NC.

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Natural Environment TOPOGRAPHY

The

property’s

topography is flat to moderately sloped with elevations ranging from 900’ – 920’. Flat to gentle slope areas are located in the east and north east sections of the park.

SOILS, VEGETATION, & SIGNIFICANT NATURAL COMMUNITIES

The

park

property

consists of two main

HYDROLOGY & WETLANDS

soil types: Madison clay

Two

creeks

run

the

park

through property:

Cleghorn

loam and Udorthents.

Creek and an unnamed tributary. Cleghorn Creek

Madison clay loam is

runs south through the eastern portion of the park.

Moderate slopes exist on the park’s property near

mainly located on the

The unnamed tributary runs southeast along the

the intersection of Green St. and HWY 221; along

western half of the property, with a small portion

northeastern property boundary into Cleghorn

the park’s boundary on Cleghorn St.; and in the

along the northeast border; Udorthents is located

Creek.

southwest corner of the property.

on the eastern half of the property.

There are no identified wetlands within the

One of the park’s signature features is a mature

property boundaries.

deciduous tree canopy throughout the core green and along the unnamed tributary. Tree species found at Kiwanis Park include northern hardwoods such as hickory, oak, maple, willow, tulip poplar and evergreens including magnolia and holly. There are some invasive honey suckle located along the stream banks.

There

are

no

identified

Significant

Natural

Communities on the park property.

Kiwanis Park has gentle slopes and is one of the more flat areas within downtown Rutherfordton.

Opportunities for stream bank repair exists along both Cleghorn Creek and the unnamed tributary within park boundaries. Repairing the eroding stream bank can help manage water quality and create safer creek access points.

Stream bank repair also opens up potential grant funding from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF).

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MA P 3: K I WA N I S PA R K E NVIR ONME NTA L CONDITIONS

C HA P T E R 2 // Site Analysis and D esign D eterminants

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Built Environment Kiwanis Park has limited development and few structures. This section describes the existing built environment, facilities, and public access areas.

EXISTING STRUCTURES SIGNAGE PLAZA AND FENCE

The

signage

entrance

plaza

and is

BRIDGES

The

park

features

two

small

bridges.

KID TRACKS SCAVENGER HUNT MAIN STREET SAFARI

Kiwanis Park is part of the Rutherfordton

located at the corner

The primary bridge extends over the unnamed

of Main Street (Hwy.

tributary and provides access to the core park area

Historic

Main

Street

TRACK

trail,

which

221) and Green Street.

from the primary north entrance plaza located

This corner is a major gateway to downtown

on Green Street. The second bridge extends

Rutherfordton, but also serves as the park entrance

over Cleghorn Creek, providing access between

landmarks dating back

and includes a Kiwanis Park sign. A decorative

Cleghorn Street and the core park area. Both

to the Revolutionary War. The TRACK trail sign is

metal fence is located behind the sign and plaza

bridges are in fair condition and will need to be

located on the north entrance of the park near

and extends south along Main Street.

assessed in relationship to the stream restoration

Green Street.

is a .5-mile walk that features

historic

project underway for the unnamed tributary and Cleghorn Creek; the enhancement plan could require longer bridges to span a wider floodplain.

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SWINGS & PICNIC TABLES

An old swing set is located near the confluence of the unnamed

tributary

UTILITIES

A

municipal

sewer

line runs along the

and

unnamed tributary. Two manholes can be observed

Cleghorn Creek. There are

on either side of the bridge near Green Street. Any

several clusters of picnic tables, mostly located on

future restroom facility can be accommodated

the west side of the park under the tree canopy

with public water and sewer infrastructure.

and near the unnamed tributary.

PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARKING

There

are

three

public

access points to Kiwanis Park,

including

Green

Street; Toms Street; and Cleghorn

Street.

Green

Street provides the park’s only formal parking area, which includes approximately five on-street parking spaces. Informal parking is provided for

EXISTING BUILDINGS

One

commercial

on Toms Street, which serves as a major entrance

and

for pedestrians entering the park from downtown.

two residential buildings

Cleghorn Street provides public access, but there

are located in the park’s

are no formal parking areas or trails.

northeast corner along Greene Street.

The project steering committee expressed the need to remove the old swing set located at the park.

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A municipal sewer line runs along the unnamed tributary.

Informal parking is provided for on Toms Street, which serves as a major entrance for pedestrians entering the park from downtown.

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND DRAFT PLAN

C HA P T E R 3 // P U B L IC ENGAGEM ENT AND D RAFT PLA N

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & DRAFT PLAN

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his chapter outlines citizen input obtained throughout the planning process, which was led by a council-appointed Steering Committee. The final park master plan was guided by the insight of this diverse community group, combined with the results of a town-wide recreational needs survey and a public planning workshop. This chapter provides a concise overview of the recreation survey, steering committee meetings, and the public workshop. This chapter includes two early plan concepts and the draft plan presented at the public workshop.

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IN THIS CHAPTER

01

RECREATIONAL NEEDS SURVEY

02 PUBLIC MEETINGS AND DRAFT PLAN

RECREATIONAL NEEDS SURVEY & RELATION TO EXISTING FACILITIES NEEDS SURVEY

The

Isothermal

Planning

and

EXISTING FACILITIES

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PRIMARY RECREATIONAL NEEDS Q: WHICH LEISURE ACTIVITIES ARE YOU INTERESTED IN? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) Kiwanis will

Park diversify

Development Commission, on behalf of the

Rutherfordton’s

Town of Rutherfordton, administered a parks and

recreation offerings and compliment Crestview

recreation needs survey in fall 2017. The survey

Park, the Town’s large, active recreation facility.

examined community recreation needs and wants

Crestview provides for softball, baseball, basketball,

for the entire town. 653 surveys were completed,

and other recreation amenities. Crestview Park

and the Kiwanis Park Steering Committee used

and Kiwanis Park will be connected via Cleghorn

this information to guide decision-making.

Creek and the Purple Martin Greenway.

The

ANSWERED: 627 SKIPPED: 38

survey’s top four activities of interest as identified

by Rutherfordton citizens align with key priorities for Kiwanis Park. The complete survey is found in Appendix A. The

R e c r e at i o n al

Need s

S u rvey

an d s t e e r i n g c o mmi t t e e meet i n g s unve i le d a c le ar v i s i o n f o r K i wan i s Pa rk :

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dow n t ow n

an

p ass i ve

e x c e p t i o n al p ark

with

op e n s pa c e , t rai l s , p i c n i c k i n g , an d pla c e s fo r k i d s t o ex p l o re.

Crestview Park provides for softball, baseball, basketball, and other major recreation offerings. Kiwanis Park will diversify Rutherfordton’s recreation offerings, providing for a downtown passive park facility.

Kiwanis Park provides for the top four activities of interest among Rutherfordton citizens.

441 Votes: Eating lunch/ Picnicking

424 Votes: Trail Walking

360 Votes: Walking in Natural Areas

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Public Meetings and Draft Plan The section provides an overview of three major public engagement meetings. Two meetings were conducted alongside the Council-appointed Project Oversight Committee (POC). The first meeting (December 2017) was a general direction-setting meeting in which the POC brainstormed park opportunities. During the second meeting (February 2018), the consultant team presented to the POC two preliminary draft park concepts; the POC then provided clear direction for the final master plan. The final public workshop (March 2018) was advertised to the public. During this meeting the consultant team presented the online survey findings, an overview of the two previous POC meetings, presented a draft master plan, and gleaned final citizen comments to create the final plan. This section provides an overview of each of these three meetings.

MEETING #1: DIRECTION SETTING WITH PROJECT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE /// DECEMBER 6, 2017 The consultant team hosted a direction-setting meeting with the POC on December 6, 2017.

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The purpose of this meeting was to glean an

DIRECTION-SETTING MEETING SUMMARY

understanding of key opportunities and constraints

PARK HISTORY

EXISTING FACILITIES

»»Once an unbuildable piece of

»»3.7 Acres »»Unnamed tributary and Cleghorn

associated

with

Kiwanis

Park.

The

meeting

was facilitated using a “focused conversation” methodology and included three primary question categories: park history; existing facilities; and future programming.

property with unsafe ledge along sidewalk.

»»Donated by former teacher and

another family to Kiwanis in 80s for a park.

»»Kiwanis donated it to the Town in

late 80s/early 90s because it was overgrown.

»»Town cleaned up, graded, and

added fencing, creating a familyoriented passive space.

»»Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts have

helped make improvements over time and currently use the space to recreate.

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Creek confluence

»»Mostly blank canvas »»Kids Track Trail »»Mature tree canopy »»“Tired” playground »»Picnic tables scattered throughout »»No clear parking »»Entrance plaza on corner

FUTURE PROGRAMMING & FACILITY OPPORTUNITIES

»»Open play »»Creek side play »»Movies in park »»Natural playground »»Bathrooms »»Large shelter (could provide for live music too)

»»Better parking »»Purple Martin Greenway will bisect park

»»Consider a dog park »»Celebrate the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

MEETING #2: PRELIMINARY PLAN PRESENTATION WITH PROJECT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE /// FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Based on information gleaned from the first

The final bathroom location was the only area in

meeting

the

which there was not consensus; the consultant

consultant team presented two preliminary draft

team agreed to present two options at the

plans to the POC. The consultant’s objective was to

forthcoming public workshop (see highlights of

generate ideation among the POC by presenting

next section).

and

an

in-depth

site

analysis,

two concepts with a range of plan options. The ultimate goal was to establish consensus among the diverse group pertaining to park facilities and locations.

After nearly two hours, the POC reached consensus.

Points of agreement included the following:

1

a central open green that removed a

limited number of trees;

2

an experiential playground;

3

a single large shelter;

4

4-5 smaller shelters;

5

a paved walking path;

6

a trailhead parking area for the

Purple Martin Greenway; and

7

a new entrance plaza.

Doug Barrick, Rutherfordton Town Manager, leads a discussion among the Project Oversight Committee.

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Concept One features an Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail sculpture at the north entrance plaza. The park is anchored by a large open green north in the northeast corner and a woodland area in the park core. A new parking area along Green St. is shown, but this idea was rejected by the POC.

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Natural Playground Elements

Natural Playground Elements

Creek Play

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Pavilion

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.45 ac

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Scale: 1" = 30' - 0"

B

Concept Two features a large natural playground along North Cleghorn St.; this idea was ultimately rejected along with the idea of a central restroom and shelter combination.

Concept Two was generally less preferred compared to Concept One.

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Open Green Space

Enbankment Slide

Seating and Woodland Walk

Berm Screening View of Houses

C HA P T E R 3 // P U B L IC ENGAGEM ENT AND D RAFT PLA N

MEETING #3: DRAFT PLAN PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC WORKSHOP /// MARCH 20, 2018 After extensive advertising through the Town’s marquee, social media sites, and email lists, approximately thirty (30) citizens attended the Kiwanis Park Master Plan Workshop. The consultant team presented an overview of the complete planning process, including the site analysis and the program and facility “wish list” developed by the Project Oversight Committee (POC). The goal of the meeting was to present a draft master plan and ensure that the POC correctly interpreted the online survey results and general citizen sentiments toward the future Kiwanis Park.

The Kiwanis Park meeting was advertised through social media, email lists, and on the Town’s marquee.

The public workshop was attended by approximately 30 citizens and held at the Boy Scout hut located adjacent to the park.

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The workshop started with citizens reviewing the draft park master plan and the proposed facilities.

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DRAFT MASTER PLAN

N

The plan draft presented at the public workshop was the result of specific direction from the Project Oversight Committee. The plan features an open green, large shelter, the Purple Martin Greenway, and an experiential playground.

A renewed entrance plaza on the north corner provides an opportunity to display a monument dedicated to the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. On the east side of Cleghorn Creek is a dog park, greenway trailhead, and parking area for the park. The draft plan presented at the workshop displayed two restroom options: one is located at the trailhead and the other at the new Toms Street park entrance. Participants at the workshop preferred the bathroom location at Toms Street. This change is reflected in the final plan (next chapter).

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MEETING #4: PLAN UPDATE PRESENTATION /// DECEMBER 5, 2018 In October of 2018, the Town of Rutherfordton acquired a tract of land directly northeast of the

EXHIBIT: 7

existing Kiwanis Park property. This new tract was

DECEMBER 2018 PLAN UPDATE

incorporated into the Kiwanis Park Conceptual Master Plan and presented to the POC on Dec. 5, 2018.

The POC approved the addition of an open green, a northeast entrance plaza and shelter, a “Trail to Victory” council ring, a bridge over the unnamed tributary, and additional walking trails.

The committee agreed to modify the Main Street entrance plaza to allow for new entry signage and a small seating area, but rejecting the proposed OVT sculpture.

Once approved by the POC, the updated plan was presented to Town Council at a public meeting.

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CHAPTER

4

RECOMMENDATIONS

C HA P T E R 4 // recommendations

4

RECOMMENDATIONS

T

his chapter features the final Kiwanis Park Master Plan, including a description of all program and physical elements. The overview of plan recommendations is organized according to three sub-planning areas that highlight distinctive areas of the park. Collectively, the Kiwanis Park vision is realized: create an exceptional downtown passive park with open space, trails, picnicking, and places for kids to explore.

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IN THIS CHAPTER

01

FINAL MASTER PLAN

02 MASTER PLAN PROGRAM AND PHYSICAL NEEDS

FINAL MASTER PLAN PARK FACILITIES AND PRECEDENTS Kiwanis Park will be a passive park facility anchored by an open green, trails, creek access, and an experiential playground.

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EX HIBIT: 8

FINAL KIWANIS PARK MASTER PLAN The final Kiwanis Park Master Plan celebrates the original spirit of the initial land donation to the Kiwanis and then to the Town of Rutherfordton: create a beautiful and accessible passive park in the heart of downtown Rutherfordton.

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EXHIBIT: 9

KIWANIS PARK MASTER PLAN SUB AREAS

B

A

A B C

Kiwanis Core Trailhead & Dog Park Main Street Entrance Plaza

C

N

The park master plan is organized into three distinct planning sections.

The subsequent pages provide an overview of programming and physical needs associated with each section.

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C HA P T E R 4 // recommendations

MASTER PLAN PROGRAM AND PHYSICAL NEEDS This section provides an overview of the recommended program and physical needs associated with each of the three planning sections found in the final master plan, including: A) Kiwanis Core; B) Trailhead and Dog Park; and C) Main Street Entrance Plaza.

SECTION A: KIWANIS CORE The Core planning section serves as the heart of Kiwanis Park, offering key park elements including

ENTRANCE PLAZA & PAVILION

An entrance plaza with

The

Purple

Martin

Greenway will follow the

orientation,

park’s eastern boundary. This trail will be paved and

shelters, and a restroom facility. A brief description

restrooms, and a pavilion will be located in the

10’ wide. A narrower 8’ wide paved path is proposed

of each element is provided.

northeastern corner of the park.

to encircle the open greens and provide access to

visitor

bike

MULTI-USE PATH

racks,

large open greens, an experiential playground,

signage,

other park amenities. A bridge will be required to cross the unnamed tributary.

OPEN SPACE

B

Two open green spaces are located within the

park. These spaces will require some tree removal and a small retaining wall near Toms Street. The central open green is flanked on either side by a large shelter and the experiential playground.

A C

A B C

The northeast green is flanked on the north by

Kiwanis Core Trailhead & Dog Park Main Street Entrance Plaza

the council ring and entrance plaza with pavilion.

Fencing is provided north of the open green along Green St. Vegetative screening is provided along the park’s northeastern boundary, to maintain the privacy of nearby homes.

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EXPERIENTIAL PLAYGROUND

An playground

experiential will

be

located in the northern section of the park, near the confluence of Cleghorn Creek and the unnamed tributary. This playground will consist of natural play elements that should reflect the natural environment while providing experiential play and learning opportunities.

SECTION A (CONT.)

SECTION B: TRAILHEAD AND DOG PARK

SHELTERS

A large shelter will be

Section B is located on the east side of the park

erected in the west

between Cleghorn Street and Cleghorn Creek. This

The shelter provides

section is anchored by a major parking area and

parking spaces along

for picnic tables and large groups and serves as

dog park. A brief description of each element is

N Cleghorn St. This parking area will not only serve

a band covering. Two small shelters are proposed

provided.

park users, but also those accessing the Purple

edge of the open green.

within the core: one is located along the unnamed tributary to the east and the other near the experiential playground.

DOG PARK

area offers 15 angled

A single dog park is planned

MULTI-USE PATH

A

east

& BRIDGE

serving as a Purple

of

Cleghorn

Creek.

additional

land

The Trail to Victory

would be acquired for this facility. However, this

Council Ring will be

small Âź acre will serve the downtown community

located west of the

well.

entrance plaza.

A single lane parking

Martin Greenway.

Ideally,

TRAIL TO VICTORY COUNCIL RING

PARKING AND SIGNAGE

multi-use

Martin

path,

Greenway

connector, is provided along the edge of dog park fence. This connector will require a new bridge (approximately 30’).

The

council ring will consist of a circular stone seating area, providing a compelling landscape for group discussions and storytelling programming.

CREEK PLAY AREA

B

A Creek Play Area is provided

along

the

unnamed tributary. This area will be developed as part of an ongoing stream enhancement project.

A

A B C

Kiwanis Core Trailhead & Dog Park Main Street Entrance Plaza

Kiwanis Park will serve as a major trailhead to the Purple Martin Greenway.

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SECTION C: MAIN STREET ENTRANCE PLAZA The Main Street Entrance Plaza will offer both an entry to Kiwanis Park and downtown Rutherfordton.

ENTRANCE PLAZA

A renewed entrance plaza is proposed in

The plaza will feature a Kiwanis Park sign, public

the northwest corner

area, and a seating area. A brief description of each

of the park at the intersection of Green Street

element is provided.

and Main Street. The plaza will feature improved

B

landscaping and benches along existing sidewalk and fencing.

KIOSK & SIGNAGE

New entry signage and a

visitor

orientation

kiosk will be located at the plaza, providing directional and regulatory information.

A

SHELTER

A

small

A B shelter C

is

planned east of the

Kiwanis Core Trailhead & Dog Park Main Street Entrance Plaza

Main Street entrance plaza.

C A visitor orientation kiosk will provide directional and regulatory information.

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CHAPTER

5

IMPLEMENTATION

C HA P T E R 5 // I mplementation

5

IMPLEMENTATION

K

iwanis Park will be well received among grant-making agencies that support general recreation development, trails and greenways, and water quality and access. All grants will require matching funds, which must come from the Town’s general fund, private donors, or the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority. A specific grant procurement strategy will depend on how successfully the Town can secure matching funds. Nevertheless, this chapter establishes priorities for plan implementation, a summary of physical needs, and an associated budget.

The final section of this chapter outlines specific grant funding agencies.

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IN THIS CHAPTER

01

PRIORITIZATION, PHYSICAL NEEDS SUMMARY, AND BUDGET

02 GRANT FUNDING PARTNERS MATRIX

PRIORITIZATION, PHYSICAL NEEDS SUMMARY, AND BUDGET Each implementation phase reflects the overall organization of the master plan; if Kiwanis Park cannot be developed at once, the park should be phased accordingly: 1) Kiwanis Core; B) Trailhead and Dog Park; and C) Main Street Entrance Plaza.

PHASE 1: KIWANIS CORE

Kiwanis Park Rutherfordton, NC

The master plan Core area is the foremost implementation priority. Features of this area include two open greens, an entrance plaza and

EXHIBIT: 10

pavilion, trail, a large shelter, and restroom facilities.

1.09.19 PHASE 1: ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS

Kiwanis Park: Estimate of Probable Construction Costs

Core Area Topographical Survey Staking activity. The table below includes a summary of all Site Prep: Clearing, Grubbing, Erosion Control physical improvements and their projected cost.

Grading Directional Signage & Regulatory Signage Kiosks (with custom map design) Landscaping (materials and installation) Large Shelter (28x28) Visitor Orientation: Restrooms, Bike Rack, Entry Sign, Interpretive Signage Park Lighting Parking Lot Paved Trails Playground (natural playground elements) A Kiwanis Core Retaining Structure Small B Trailhead & Dog ParkShelters Stormwater C Main Street Entrance Plaza Infrastructure OVT Council Ring & Interpretive Exhibit Pedestrian Bridge Subtotal Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Engineering, Permitting & Design (8%)

These improvements will significantly increase user

B

A

5 2 1 9 3000 14,144 900 2 1

C

Trailhead and Dog Park Site Prep: Clearing, Grubbing, Erosion Control Grading Dog Park (including fencing, wash station, water fountain, benches, play equipment & signage) Entry Sign Parking Lot Pedestrian Bridge Subtotal Mobilization (3%)

LS LS LS LS EA EA LS EA LS EA SF SF LS SF EA LS EA

$ $

800.00 5,500.00

$

20,000.00

$ $ $

4,500.00 6.00 6.00

$ $

30.00 8,000.00

$

25,000.00

Phase 1 Total LS LS LS 7980

1

SF EA

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$

8,500.00 4,500.00 25,000.00 35,000.00 4,000.00 11,000.00 70,000.00 20,000.00 155,000.00 40,500.00 18,000.00 84,864.00 30,000.00 27,000.00 16,000.00 7,800.00 23,500.00 25,000.00 605,664.00 18,169.92 42,396.48 48,453.12

714,683.52

$ 9,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 58,000.00 $ 8,000.00 RU T HERFORDTON , N C 37 $ 6.00 $ 47,880.00 $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 Subtotal $ 165,880.00 $ 4,976.40

A

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PHASE 2: TRAILHEAD AND DOG PARK The Trailhead and Dog Park area will provide for

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needed parking, particularly after the completion of the Purple Martin Greenway. This master plan area also features a dog park, information kiosk, and a pedestrian bridge over Cleghorn Creek. The table below includes a summary of all physical improvement and their projected cost.

B

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A B

Kiwanis Core Trailhead & Dog Park

Kiwanis Park: Estimate of Probable Construction Costs Core Area Topographical Survey Staking Site Prep: Clearing, Grubbing, Erosion Control Grading Directional Signage & Regulatory Signage Kiosks (with custom map design) Landscaping (materials and installation) Large Shelter (28x28) Visitor Orientation: Restrooms, Bike Rack, Entry Sign, Interpretive Signage Park Lighting Parking Lot Paved Trails Playground (natural playground elements) Retaining Structure Small Shelters Stormwater Infrastructure OVT Council Ring & Interpretive Exhibit Pedestrian Bridge Subtotal Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) EXHIB I T : 1&1Design (8%) Engineering, Permitting

1.09.19

PHASE 2: ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE Trailhead and Dog Park Site Prep: Clearing, Grubbing, Erosion Control Grading Dog Park (including fencing, wash station, water fountain, benches, play equipment & signage) Entry Sign Parking Lot Pedestrian Bridge Subtotal Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Engineering, Permitting & Design (14%) Main Street Entrance Plaza Site Prep: Clearing, Grubbing, Erosion Control Grading Entry Area Small Seating Area Small Shelter Entry Sign Subtotal Mobilization (3%)

LS LS LS LS EA EA LS EA LS EA SF SF LS SF EA LS

5 2 1 9 3000 14,144 900 2 1

EA

$ $

800.00 5,500.00

$

20,000.00

$ $ $

4,500.00 6.00 6.00

$ $

30.00 8,000.00

$

25,000.00

Phase 1 Total

COSTS LS LS LS 7980

1

SF EA

$ 6.00 $ 25,000.00 Subtotal

Phase 2 Total LS LS LS

Subtotal

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

8,500.00 4,500.00 25,000.00 35,000.00 4,000.00 11,000.00 70,000.00 20,000.00 155,000.00 40,500.00 18,000.00 84,864.00 30,000.00 27,000.00 16,000.00 7,800.00 23,500.00 25,000.00 605,664.00 18,169.92 42,396.48 48,453.12

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

9,000.00 18,000.00 58,000.00 8,000.00 47,880.00 25,000.00 165,880.00 4,976.40 11,611.60 23,223.20

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7,000.00 10,000.00 45,000.00 12,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 90,000.00 2,700.00

$

$

714,683.52

205,691.20

Kiwanis Park Rutherfordton, NC

PHASE 3: MAIN STREET ENTRANCE PLAZA The Main Street Entrance Plaza area provides an opportunity to improve the Highway 221 gateway into downtown Rutherfordton. This plan section will feature a new entry sign, small shelter, benches, and improved landscaping alongside the existing sidewalk and fencing. The table below includes a summary of all physical improvements and their projected cost.

Core Area Topographical Survey Staking EX H I BGrubbing, IT: 12 Site Prep: Clearing, Erosion Control Grading Directional Signage & Regulatory Signage Kiosks (with custom map design) Landscaping (materials and installation) Large Shelter (28x28) Visitor Orientation: Restrooms, Bike Rack, Entry Sign, Interpretive Signage Park Lighting Parking Lot Paved Trails Playground (natural playground elements) Retaining Structure Small Shelters Stormwater Infrastructure OVT Council Ring & Interpretive Exhibit Pedestrian Bridge Subtotal Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Engineering, Permitting & Design (8%)

1.09.19

LS LS LS LS EA EA LS EA LS EA SF SF LS SF EA LS

MAIN STREET ENTRANCE PLAZA CONCEPT 5

B

2 1

9 3000 14,144 900 2 1

A B C

EA

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ 800.00 $ 5,500.00 $ $ 20,000.00 $ $ 4,500.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $ $ 30.00 $ 8,000.00 $ $ $ 25,000.00 $ $ $ $ $

Phase 1 Total

Trailhead and Dog Park Site Prep: Clearing, Grubbing, Erosion Control Grading Dog Park (includingThe fencing,Main wash station, waterentrance fountain, benches, play equipment & signage)a Street plaza will feature Entry Sign improved landscaping.

Parking Lot Pedestrian Bridge Subtotal Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) EXHIBIT: 13 Engineering, Permitting & Design (14%)

A

C

Kiwanis Park: Estimate of Probable Construction Costs

LS LS sign,LSbenches,

Kiwanis Corenew entry 7980 SF Trailhead & Dog Park 1 EA Main Street Entrance Plaza

PHASE 3: ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS

Main Street Entrance Plaza Site Prep: Clearing, Grubbing, Erosion Control Grading Entry Area Small Seating Area Small Shelter Entry Sign Subtotal Mobilization (3%) Contingency (7%) Engineering, Permitting & Design (14%)

9,000.00 18,000.00 58,000.00 8,000.00 47,880.00 25,000.00 165,880.00 4,976.40 11,611.60 23,223.20

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7,000.00 10,000.00 45,000.00 12,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 90,000.00 2,700.00 6,300.00 12,600.00

Phase 2 Total

Subtotal

Phase 3 Total

Total Estimate LF= Linear Foot SF = Square Foot

714,683.52

$ $ and $ $ $ 6.00 $ $ 25,000.00 $ Subtotal $ $ $ $

LS LS LS

LS= Lump Sum CY = Cubic Yard

$

8,500.00 4,500.00 25,000.00 35,000.00 4,000.00 11,000.00 70,000.00 20,000.00 155,000.00 40,500.00 18,000.00 84,864.00 30,000.00 27,000.00 16,000.00 7,800.00 23,500.00 25,000.00 605,664.00 18,169.92 42,396.48 48,453.12

$

$

205,691.20

111,600.00

SY= Square Yard

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C HA P T E R 5 // I mplementation

GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS AND GRANT FUNDING A specific grant procurement strategy will depend on how successfully the Town can secure matching funds. Often, grants can be leveraged “against each other,” creating a matching funds source without the contribution of any local dollars. This document was prepared according to standards development by the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), and this grant source should anchor any grant procurement strategy developed by the Town of Rutherfordton.

GENERAL

The

IMPLEMENTATION

should

RECOMMENDATIONS

the as

Town consider

GRANT FUNDING

following it

works

implement

Kiwanis Park will

summary of these funding sources is provided in

compete

the table below.

well

among three (3)

to

grant programs managed by North Carolina: NC

the

Parks and Recreation Trust Fund; NC Recreational

Kiwanis Park Master Plan:

Trails Program; and NC Water Resources. Also,

1

efforts should be made to secure funding from

Place Kiwanis Park within the Town’s Capital

Improvement Plan; this will strengthen your PARTF application;

2

If secured, PARTF grants can be implemented

Rutherford County’s RHI Legacy Foundation. A E X H I B I T : 14

POSSIBLE GRANT FUNDING FOR KIWANIS PARK

over a three (3) year period. To navigate the PARTF grant cycle and obtain a grant contract will take

Partnership Funding Agency

Rutherford Bound Implications Maximum Amount

nearly a year; for budgeting purposes, note that fiscal impacts upon the Town can be spread across these four (4) years; and

3

NC Division of Water Resources (NCDWR) Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

Explore using the Town’s current stream

enhancement grant for Cleghorn Creek as PARTF matching funds.

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Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) RHI Legacy Foundation

Matching Funds Required

Deadlines

River access areas or greenways along rivers All types of trails and greenways All types of parks, trails, and recreation facilities

N/A

50%

January 1st and June 1st

$100,000.00

25%

February 1st

$500,000.00

50%

February 1st

Two Major Focus Areas: Active Living and Healthy Eating

N/A

N/A

N/A

A

APPENDIX

A // appendix

APPENDIX A: PARKS AND RECREATION NEEDS SURVEY (FALL 2017)

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