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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2017-018WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2016 -185B CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office . l enela Date Assigned to: Originator. R.L. 312112017 ll 11 LC v E C 2� n E D 4/18/17 Natural Resources Council Division Head: APR 11 2017 M.M. 3/21/2017 Dept. Head: WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Prosecutor: Purchasing /Budget: 'O'A 3�25��7 Executive: TITLE OF DO M T.' Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan ATTACHMENTS: SEPA review required? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) Yes ( X) NO SEPA review completed? ( X ) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date: SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE. (If this item is an ordinance or requires a public hearing, you must provide the language for use in the required public notice. Be specific and cite RCW or WCC as appropriate. Be clear in explaining the intent of the action.) Request approval of the Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan by resolution d COXIMfTTEE ACTION. COUNCIL ACTION.• 4/18/2017: Forwarded to Council for approval 4/18/2017: Amended and approved 6 -1, Mann opposed, Res. 2017 -018 Related County Contract #: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number: Res. 2017 -018 Please Note: Once adopted and signed, ordinances and resolutions are available for viewing and printing on the County's website at. www.co.whatcom.wa.us /council. ru • •'67.`-M INTRODUCED: RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -018 Parks and Recreation RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BIRCH BAY COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, in November 2014 Whatcom County acquired property on Birch Bay for use as a public park; and WHEREAS, the County Council authorized funding for park planning purposes; and WHEREAS, through a public planning process engaging the community, the Parks & Recreation Department has completed the master plan for the park; and WHEREAS, the master plan addresses recreational use, visitor parking, connectivity and public restroom accommodations; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission has provided additional citizen input and review of the proposed plan and recommends its approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that the Birch Bay Cormnunity Park Master Plan be approved and that the Parks & Recreation Department is hereby authorized to pursue funding to develop and implement the plan which is attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council expects the community to bring forward funding proposal options for the plan. APPROVED Oils. i 4'I' do of April, 2017. � • linT y o "%9/ 1 � COi NTY - • — 6 Dana I3rowlT -Q h+'it t of Ili ouncil APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4A"--Z Elizabeth Gallery, Civil Deputy Prosecutor W l- IATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL supportive + balanced + flexible + simple + responsive eport Whatcom County Department of Parks & Recreation Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS R E C E � V LSD APR 10 1017 WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Table of Contents ExecutiveSummary ....................................................................................................... ............................... 2 SiteAnalysis .......................... ............................... a.. ............... .......... ................................................ .......... 3 Public Involvement Summary ........................................................................................ ............................... 7 Master Plan Improvements Summary .......................................................................... ............................... 11 Master Plan Estimate of Probable Project Development Costs by Phase .................... ............................... 16 Master Plan Estimate of Probable Annual Maintenance Costs by Phase .................... ............................... 17 List of Tables Table 1 Project Development Costs by Phase ................. ............................... .......................follows page 16 Table 2 Annual Maintenance Costs by Phase .................. ............................... .......................follows page 17 List of Figures Figure1 Vicinity Map .................................................................................................... ............................... 3 Figure 2 Site Analysis ....................................................... ............................... ........................follows page 6 Figure 3 Recreation Opportunities for Parking ............................................................ ............................... 10 Figure 4 Preferred Master Plan ....................................... ............................... ........................follows page 14 Figure 5 Site Cross Sections ............................................ ............................... ........................follows page 14 Figure6 Master Plan Phasing ...................................................................................... ............................... 17 Appendices Appendix A ...................Master Plan Estimate of Probable Project Development Costs by Phase Appendix B ...................Master Plan Estimate of Probable Annual Maintenance Costs by Phase Appendix C ...................Ongoing Cultural Resources Review at the Proposed Whatcom County Birch Bay Community Park Appendix D ...................Public Meeting Comments Summary Appendix E ................... Utilities & Stormwater Appendix F ....................Alternatives Considered Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Acknowledgements Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Department Mike McFarlane, Director Rod Lamb, PLA, LEED'AP, Design & Development Supervisor Christ Thomsen, MBA, PMP, Parks Operations Manager Birch Bay Community Park Steering Committee Doralee Booth Terry Terry Pat Jerns Billy Brown Kathy Berg Jeff Carnation Ted Morris Public Meeting Space Host Birch Bay Bible Community Church Tim Thiessen, Lead Pastor Public Meetings Facilitators Rod Lamb, PLA, LEED ®AP, Design & Development Supervisor Bob Droll, ASLA Steering Committee Facilitators Mike McFarlane Director Rod Lamb, PLA, LEED ®AP, Design & Development Supervisor Christ Thomsen, MBA, PMP, Parks Operations Manager Consultant Team: Bob Droll, ASLA, Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS (RWD) Garth Baldwin, Drayton Archaeology Rhett Winter, PE, Wilson Engineering, Inc. April, 2017 1IPage Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Executive Summary Whatcom County residents have long recognized the need for a public park on Birch Bay to fulfill recreation demand as evident in Whatcom County's Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 2016. Residents have been working diligently to assure this need is fulfilled before all opportunities slip away and have communicated this need to Whatcom County decision - makers. When this property became available, the Whatcom County Council and Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Staff moved quickly to acquire this property with Conservation Futures Program Funding for the sole goal of providing support facilities for public enjoyment of Birch Bay aquatic and tideland resources. With the property acquired, Whatcom County sought to define the Program Elements, understand the site's and region's influencing considerations, examine master plan options, develop a consensus based Preferred Master Plan, and produce a phased approach to responsible development of this Birch Bay waterfront property. The master plan process included: a design survey, cultural resources analysis, site inventory and analysis, program development, development of master plan options, refinement of the preferred master plan option, preparation of cost estimates and a phasing plan. The Preferred Master Plan integrates public feedback into its recommendations and works to propose enhancements compatible with Birch Bay's unique history and identity. Over three months, three Steering Committee Meetings and three Public Meetings/Workshops were held to facilitate dialogue with the public and collect feedback. In addition, the public had the opportunity to comment via the Whatcom County's website. Through a thoughtful, respectful, and fun process, participants came to agree on the Program Elements, gained an understanding of the site's opportunities and constraints, and finally arrived at a consensus on a Preferred Master Plan. Birch Bay Community Park is envisioned to be implemented in three phases over a span of three to eight years or as funding becomes available. Implementation of Phase 1 provides the park primary infrastructure framework to support recreation opportunities offered by Birch Bay. Phase 1 improvements include site access, frontage improvements, on -site parking, restrooms, central walk, information kiosk, Birch Bay Drive crosswalk, accessible ramp and steps to the beach, screen planting, and other site amenities. Phase 1 Estimate of Probable Cost (full project development costs) totals $3,532,300. Annual maintenance cost for Phase 1 totals $90,970. Phase 2 implementation finishes the improvements on the south side of the Central Walk; Open Field Play and Special Event Hosting Space, Multi- Purpose Shelter /Performance Pavilion, Landscape Improvements, and Site Amenities. Estimate of Probable Costs for Phase 2 improvements totals $609,100. Annual Maintenance Cost for Phase 1 and 2 is projected to be $108,000. Improvements in Phase 3 will finish the Preferred Master Plan vision. Phase 3 improvements include Open Field Play and Special Event Hosting Space, Nature Play, Landscape Improvements, and Site Amenities. Estimate of Probable Costs for Phase 3 improvements totals $255,600. Annual Maintenance Cost for Phase 1, 2 and 3 is projected to be $109,540. Birch Bay Community Park Preferred Master Plan can be described as supportive, balanced, flexible, simple, and responsive. Supportive is an appropriate adjective because the Master Plan acknowledges the largest physical portion of the park and the recreation opportunities associated with the waters and tidelands of Birch Bay, are supported by parking facilities, restrooms, wash -down showers, event hosting areas, and open space. After working through a spirited discussion between parking capacity advocates and open park land advocates, public meeting participants found a balance. Parking capacity advocates 21 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 understood paving the entire park would still not address the full demand for parking, while open park land advocates certainly understood limited parking would create unintended consequences on, and off - site. They all concurred the Preferred Master Plan proposed two- thirds of the upland site is unpaved parkland and one third is proposed for paved surfaces (sidewalks and parking). A balance was further acknowledged when it was understood a portion of the parking could be temporarily programmed for recreation opportunities that required a hard surface such as court games, a three -wheel race course, or a model car race. Flexibility is evident by the park serving passive and active recreation needs in a variety of shapes and forms. Open Field Play can function as a Frisbee grounds on Thursday. On Friday volunteers are setting up for Roll Back Weekend, and on Saturday the vintage vehicles are on display. On Monday folks are having lunch under the protection of the Multi- Purpose Shelter/Performance Pavilion (hereinafter Pavilion); on Wednesday at noon the military band plays for an hour; and on Saturday evening, a Blaine - Birch Bay Idol competition is being held just before the Family Movie Nights program begins. These types of facilities are simple, but very flexible in their capability to expand/contract/adjust to the needs of average daily use and to those of Special Events. The size, type, and location of Program Elements has been generated and confirmed by public meeting attendees to be responsive to the needs of the public and to the overall goals outlined in the Whatcom County Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. 31 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Site Analysis (see Figure 2) April, 2017 Previous /Current Land Use This site was originally a farm, then developed as a vacation resort known as Edgewater Resort with individual cabins located along each loop road, a Commons building, and a storage building, both were located front and center of the site. Whatcom County purchased the property in 2014 for park development with Conservation Futures Program funding (RCW 84.34.200 & Whatcom County Code twcc) 3.,) The site is presently undeveloped and is programmed for temporary special events by the Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2, but maintained by Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department (hereinafter Parks). With the permission of Parks, this site has served a staging area for Community, Chamber, and Birch Bay - Blaine Parks & Recreation District recreation events (Kite Festival, Sandcastle Competition, Roll Back Weekend, Birch Bay Days, etc.) and they have high hopes this site can be developed to continue hosting of these events, and meet a wide range of recreation opportunities for the Birch Bay Community and their visitors. Size & Configuration: Birch Bay Community Park is composed of one parcel (Parcel 400130090326), yet is functionally separated into two portions by Birch Bay Drive. The upland portion of the parcel totals 3.6 acres in a roughly square, polygon shape, and is located east of Birch Bay Drive. The tideland portion, located west of Birch Bay Drive, totals approximately 8.0 acres, and is in an asymmetrical rectangular configuration. Topography & Existing Conditions: = Birch Bay Community Park (the upland parcel) is characterized by a wooded 1:1.5 slope forming the east property edge. West -- _ of this slope's toe is a relatively flat area dominated by elevation 12. Two asphalt ~ one -way loop roads merge in the middle of - - -- site. This level area is intermixed with ' concrete foundation remnants (from the Edgewater Resort cabins) and turf grass in �'Go poor condition. A six -foot chain link fence j with one vehicle swing gate is located along the north property line. A four -foot i chain link fence is located along the south property boundary, however, the fence is •IF» 1^E. d E. �SOx'^f SV�GSfi7 Z— 1W +20 <`I -E offset 4 -7' north of what appears to be the I south property boundary. Several jersey barrier wall sections approximately define the western property edge. The site access is in the middle of the frontage and is gained by an opening in the jersey barriers and a temporary gate system. Citizen verbal accounts confirm this site experiences minor flooding on occasion. A Design Survey was performed, but no Boundary Survey was conducted during this planning effort. 41 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 A detailed overview of the site's topography can be found in Appendix C Ongoing Cultural Resources Review at the Proposed "atcom County Birch Bay Community Park. Zoning: This property is zoned RC; WCC Chapter 20.64, Resort Commercial District. Whereas Birch Bay Community Park is identified for development in Whatcom County's Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 2016, the development of this public park is a permitted land use in the RC Zoning District (WCC 20.64.010.055(1)). Utilities: Water service is provided by Birch Bay Water and Sewer District. A water meter is located in the middle of the site adjacent to Birch Bay Drive. Sewer service is provided by Birch Bay Water and Sewer District. There are three side sewers that serve the site; one near the north boundary, one near the south boundary, and one mid -way. Gas is provided by Cascade Natural Gas. The gas main is on the east side of Birch Bay Drive. Power is provided by Puget Sound Energy. The main power lines are aerial and on the west side of Birch Bay Drive. There is a primary power pole on the west side of the road near the middle of the site. There was, but no longer a secondary pole on the east side also near the middle of the site that provides service to the site. There are also two additional secondary poles on site; one to the north and one to the south. Cable TV, internet, and telephone are provided by Comcast. Additional options may available. The aerial communication lines have the same configuration as the power since they are on a shared pole. A map of existing utilities is attached as Exhibit E Recreation: Although Whatcom County owns Birch Bay Community Park, and Parks manages and maintains the park; the property is located within the Blaine -Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2. The primary recreational focus and visitor attraction is Birch Bay with its wide and expansive tide flats and relatively sheltered waters. Soils: The NRCS website lists the soils for the site as predominantly Neptune very gravelly sandy loam and a portion along the east boundary as Whatcom Silt Loam. These are hydrologic soil groups A and C, respectively. No on -site geotechnical work has been completed to verify the items outlined in the Site Suitability Criteria for siting infiltration systems. Refer to Appendix C Ongoing Cultural Resources Review at the Proposed natcom County Birch Bay Community Park for a description of the site's soils and geology. Stormwater: Birch Bay Community Park is located in the Central Reaches as defined in the Birch Bay Central South Subwatershed Master Plan prepared for Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District. The Birch Bay Central South Subwatershed Master Plan indicates that there are no stormwater conveyance systems in the vicinity of the proposed Birch Bay Park and that fecal coliform is a pollutant of concern in the bay. The lack of infrastructure likely results in localized flooding. Utilizing permeable pavements and other Low Impact Development (LID) techniques to manage stormwater for the proposed design may be a possibility given that the soils are conducive to infiltration. The design would open up the soils and protect them from fouling, thereby restoring their ability to infiltrate stormwater. Infiltrating stormwater will also help reduce fecal coliform pollution, as it is attenuated in the soil rather than washing into the bay. There is no known stormwater conveyance infrastructure that serves the site. Vegetation: Douglas fir and Western red -cedar are the dominate overstory trees found along the eastern slope of the site. The understory vegetation of the eastern slope has been partially disturbed and blackberries are 51 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 evident along the edges; a continuous native understory plant community is not evident. The level of portion of the site is composed of turf grass which is in poor condition. The tideland portion of the site is beach sand/silt: no vegetation growth is evident. Critical Areas Review of the Whatcom County Critical Areas Ordinance Maps discloses the following: ❑ Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas: the tidelands portion of the site is mapped as HCA 3- Habitats and Areas Associated with a State Priority Species and HCA 4- Commercial and Recreational Shellfish Areas. The upland portion of the site appears to be outside of any Habitat Conservation Area. • Wetlands: the upland portion of the site is mapped as Developed. Although no wetland delineation was performed; cursory review of the site finds no wetland indicators. There may be wetland buffers that may affect the southeast corner of the site. • Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas: the site is mapped as a High Aquifer Susceptibility area. The High Susceptibility designation for the site has no impact on the stormwater infiltration/permeable pavement design. This designation applies no further regulations on the development beyond meeting the stormwater regulations which are already protective of groundwater. ❑ Geologically Hazardous Areas: Whatcom County mapping indicates this site has no landslide hazards, is located within a low- moderate Liquefaction Susceptibility, mapped as a C -D Potential for Enhanced Ground Shaking, and no susceptibility for Volcanic Hazards. Birch Bay was not assessed for Tsunami hazards, however given the tidelands and uplands low gradient and the fact that Whatcom County Division of Emergency Management is installing a Tsunami Warning Siren in Birch Bay, it reasonable to conclude this site is exposed to Tsunami events. ❑ Flood Hazard: FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps indicate this site is subject to Coastal Floods at an elevation of 10.0. The Berm Trail's 90% Design Drawings indicate the top of the Berm Trail will be constructed at a Storm Surge elevation of 14.25 from STA 32 +00 to 47 +00 which covers this site's frontage and on to the north. When constructed, the Berm Trail should provide some level of flood protection for this site; it is unknown as to whether or not FEMA maps will be modified accordingly. Shoreline Master Program This site is within 200 feet of Birch Bay and is therefore subject to the Whatcom County Shoreline Master Program (WCC Chapter 23), which indicates the upland portion of this site is designated Urban Resort, whereas the tidelands are designated Urban Conservancy. Since Birch Bay Community Park is a Water - Oriented Recreation park, Birch Bay Community Park would be considered a permitted use under WCC Chapter 23. Cultural Resources: Cultural Resources are found on this site and have influenced site planning efforts. Refer to Appendix C Ongoing Cultural Resources Review at the Proposed Whatcom County Birch Bay Community Park for a summary assessment of Cultural Resources. The results from this document indicates the probability of encountering Cultural Resources is High along the front, and in the middle of the site, and Moderate along the southwest and northeast thirds of the site. Adjacent Land Use Adjacent land use to the north consists of a single family home and a small Recreational Vehicle /Mobile Home community (all are at one level). Sea Links at Birch Bay, a single family planned community borders the eastern property edge. Golden Tides Condos, a one level residential development, borders the south. Birch Bay Drive forms the western property edge; no development exists on the Tideland portion of this Whatcom County property. 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Adjacent properties are zoned Resort Commercial District. Views: Western views of Birch Bay are without question the most desirable, and the proposed plan protects these by placing the restroom, pavilion and vehicular parking toward the eastern half of the site. Views of the RV /Mobile Home community to the north are partially screened by overstory trees and understory shrubs. Views to the east up the slope to single family residences in Sea Links at Birch Bay are screened by the slope, and its overstory trees; some screening augmentation should be considered. Views to the south are of single level residential units in Golden Tides Condos. Residents of Golden Tides Condos have expressed concerns over losing their views of the park and especially Birch Bay, therefore selective and partial screening of these units should be carefully scrutinized in final design with an emphasis on considering views from these units. Transportation: All modes of transportation to this site are via Birch Bay Drive, a two lane Urban Collector Arterial and Regional Bike Route. Birch Bay Drive in its present condition along this site's frontage offers a widened paved and unpaved shoulder often functioning as parallel and pull -in parking for beach access. Whatcom County Public Works calls for frontage improvements to comply with Standard Drawing 505.13-1. These improvements may include minor road widening, curb /gutter, planter strip, a five -foot sidewalk and stormwater treatment. Hosting of Special Events at the park have shown southbound left turns from Birch Bay Drive entering, and southbound/northbound turns exiting the park during heavy traffic volumes have proven to be difficult creating backups and delays. Although this park is presently closed daily, except for Special Events, citizens report average daily site access should not be an issue, except during hot summer weekends. A traffic impact analysis should analyze volumes and anticipated turning movements to determine what, if any, traffic mitigation may be necessary with the development of this park. Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) provides transit service along Birch Bay Drive via Route 55. Two transit stops will serve Birch Bay Community Park: Stop ID 5568 to the north and Stop ID 5563 to the south. Although more coordination with WTA is needed, the proposed plan includes a new bus stop for the northbound route. This new service location may replace an existing stop, or be an addition to the two existing bus stops. Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Law Enforcement for this site is provided by Whatcom County Sheriff (360.778.6600). Fire Protection is provided by Fire Protection District #21, locally known as North Whatcom Fire & Rescue (360.318.9933). Political: This site is served by the elected County Council, Port of Bellingham, and PUD Commissioners of District 3. 71 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Public Involvement Summary Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan is a conceptual design document that generally describes and guides the future design, management, and development of this important park resource. Its preparation included a robust public process element to ensure that the needs of the public are met while preserving the ecological function and environmental quality of the site and while complying with Whatcom County's policies, budget realities, and maintenance limitations. When Parks engaged in the public participation for Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan, it did so with specific management objectives designed to improve its outcomes. These objectives are: make the purpose clear, commit to the process, provide adequate capacity and resources, focus on implementation, and commit to listening to public input. The public's input and guidance throughout the Master Plan process was paramount in the attempt to fulfill these objectives. Three Steering Committee Meetings and three Public Meetings were conducted to gather public input and gain master plan consensus. All three public meetings were held at Birch Bay Bible Community Church, 4460 Bay Rd., Blaine, WA. A summary of the public comments can be found in Appendix D. A summary of the Public Meeting findings and outcomes are as follows. Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting 1, July 13, 2016 The steering committee discussed the best and broadest methods of notifying the public of the master process and meeting dates. It was decided the County's website and social media pages, local newspapers, and interested individuals email list would likely produce the best turn out. Other discussion items included Grant funding opportunities, outreach to elected officials, utility needs to accommodate various functions envisioned at the park (water, electricity etc.), security cameras, and why the park cannot include a community center building because of specific Conservation Futures Program funding restrictions. Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Public Meeting 1, August 6, 2016 Public Workshop 1 commenced with the statement of Project Goals and anticipated Outcomes, a description of the Master Plan Process, an invitation for the public to be involved in the Master Planning Process, a clear description of the means by which the Public can offer their input, an overview of the site's influencing characteristics (Site Analysis), a list of Potential Program Elements, a list of Special Events hosted on the site, and an overview of the Project Schedule. Attendees formed four small discussion groups to generate, review, and comment on their needs, concerns, aspirations, observations, and ideas for Birch Bay Community Park. All of the groups arrived at a general consensus on the following Program Elements: ❑ Open and flexible space /staging area for ❑ An Amphitheatre /Performance Space community events /lawn areas ❑ Address multi - generational interests ❑ Parking ❑ Picnic opportunities ❑ The "Beach" was the real draw for ❑ Low Impact Development residents and visitors; protection of ❑ Outdoor wash -off showers views to Beach and access and an ADA ❑ Shade Route to the Beach was important ❑ Environmental and Cultural ❑ Restrooms Interpretation opportunities ❑ Picnic Shelter !J Safe vehicular & pedestrian access The following Program Elements were discussed as site plan considerations, but no overall consensus on their definite inclusion was reached. 81 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 ❑ Flowers beds, a display /demonstration ❑ Park Host garden, and attractive landscape Cl Information Kiosk improvements ❑ Concession Stand ❑ A Play Area ❑ Open Fire Pit ❑ New museum, interpretive/historic ❑ Bar -B -Que Grills buildings to form an early settlers' ❑ Storage village ❑ Spray Park ❑ U. S. Postal Mailbox Drop ❑ Bike racks, trash receptacles, & ❑ Bocce Court, Pickleball Court, complimentary site amenities Basketball Court ❑ Skate spot Attendees agreed walking was the most popular recreational activity in the community and facilities such as restrooms, drinking fountain, open space, tables, etc. in this park could enhance this experience. All agreed parking was necessary, but the amount of parking was in dispute with some asserting that this park is small and should not be consumed with pavement (the total number of parking stalls being debated was roughtly 100 -200 stalls). Others voiced that the real park was the tidelands and this parkland should provide parking support so the maximum amount of people could enjoy the tidelands as parking up and down Birch Bay Drive was in such short supply during the popular summer season. Many agreed open lawn areas with some shade trees and picnic tables was needed, while others pointed out that the open lawn areas and support facilities need to be sized to accommodate special events such as Kite Festival, Sandcastle Competition, Roll Back Weekend, and Birch Bay Days. Based upon comments from Public Meeting 1, RWD prepared two Master Plan Concepts, which were reviewed by the Steering Committee and the public in Public Meeting 2. Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting 2, August 30, 2016 Steering Committee focused on specifics of the Master Plan Concepts, and wanted to address the following: ❑ Inclusion of Family Friendly stalls in the Restroom ❑ Street improvements to reduce traffic congestion ❑ Using / Concern about the facility becoming a Park & Ride ❑ Wanted to consider including fold down chairs in the restroom stalls to facilitate changing into /out of beach clothes ❑ Accommodate emergency access from north. ❑ Discussion of a retaining wall to expand usable space ❑ Idea to include BBQ pits ❑ Installing park boundary signs Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Public Meeting 2, August 31, 2016 Public Meeting 2 opened with RWD reviewing the findings of Public Meeting 1 and presenting Master Plan Options A and B. Attendees formed four groups and were tasked with reviewing and commenting on all aspects of both Master Plan Options. Each Group presented their findings and recommendations followed by an open discussion on preferences. A consensus was reached on the following: Concept B appeared to meet most of the Attendees needs Program Elements: ❑ Preferred location of Restroom ❑ Park Host ❑ Nature Play ❑ Flexible Open Space Attendees also preferred the following ❑ Central Walk to Beach ❑ Outdoor Wash -off Showers ❑ Adult Fitness Stations ❑ Multi- Purpose Shelter 91 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 ❑ Open Fire Pit ❑ Solar Powered Lighting ❑ Move Parking east; consider retaining ❑ Mobile Food Vendor wall to create space Attendees offered the following comments: ❑ Too much Parking, not enough flexible open space ❑ Asked RWD to look into angled parking to create more parking in less space ❑ Hard Sport Courts take up too much room: consider climbing wall ❑ Many preferred Basketball Court to accommodate Teen recreation ❑ Golden Tide homeowners prefer Concept A asserting the Multi- Purpose Shelter is too close to their homes resulting in blocked views, noise and a disruption to their lifestyles ❑ Parking to be multi - purpose ❑ Shower off to one side, not in center ❑ Family sized/Uni- gender Restrooms ❑ May consider a Right- in/Right -out turning movement, and/or retaining an officer, or flagger to facilitate turning movements at the site access during Special Events ❑ Need to accommodate Teen recreation Both Concepts were well received, however the majority of attendees preferred Concept B as it located the Multi- purpose Shelter away from the center of the property. The concern being during Special Events the center walkway leading to the beach would be blocked. Although both Concepts showed about the same amount of parking; many asserted that there was too much parking which would not be used the majority of the time. While others asserted the Beach (at low tide) has a huge capacity to accommodate a large number of people, the limiting factor is public parking, and this site appears to be the only public site to address the parking issue. Many felt both Concepts provided the balance between parking and recreation space. There was discussion of an overflow parking on turf grass open space. Based upon these public comments and Parks' guidance, RWD refine Concept B which as presented to the Steering Committee. Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting 3, Oct. 16, 2016 The Steering Committee identified the following for further consideration. ❑ BBQ facilities locating them near fixed picnic tables and also a BBQ ash container ❑ Multi- purpose shelter needs water, power and sewer hookup (and perhaps stubbing out utilities from the restroom for an undetermined future structure). ❑ Gated entry ❑ Movie night ❑ Consider design strategies that are identified in or supported by Whatcom County's "Committing Whatcom County to Adopt A `Healthy Planning' Approach" (Resolution 2015 -038) 101 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Public Meeting 3, October 18, 2016 Public Meeting 3 began with an overview of the Park Master Planning Process to date along with a presentation and open discussion of the Preferred Master Plan. While working through the Preferred Master Plan clarification question were asked. Many of the ideas contained in the Preferred Master Plan were further described and were well received. RWD presented graphic images and two Cross Sections of some of the major park elements. RWD presented a concept of angled parking and how, in this instance, it did not result in parking efficiency or increased number of parking stalls in a smaller parking footprint. RWD modified the parking islands to foster sectioning off the south third of the parking to program space for hard surface recreation and presented three examples without increasing costs or pavement surfacing. April, 2017 V''- � • �i °s n e�1 1� 'r - 6 aLL +V ; QF z• s •+ Figure 3 Recreation Opportunities for Parking 111 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Master Plan Improvements Summary The following is a summary of the Master Plan Improvements and Design Principles identified in the Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan. Site Vehicular and Pedestrian Access Site vehicular access was located to the north to maximize the Open Field Play Area and to locate the LID Parking parallel to the east slope orientation to maximize parking efficiency. Pedestrian access is gained in three locations; along the Site Access road, in the middle of the site (Central Walk) in line with the "Berm Trail" crosswalk, and along the south property line. LID Parking Lot All Parking areas are planned to comply with WCC 20.80. The Low Impact Development practice of Porous Asphalt was selected for Parking lot pavement to maximize park space and to protect groundwater resources. Pervious Concrete is proposed for sidewalks for the same reasons. This will require elevating pavement surfaces approximately sixteen inches above existing grade and feathering these surfaces to undisturbed ground and proposed landscape grades. Frontage Improvements Frontage improvements comply with Standard Drawing 505.D -1 with the five -foot sidewalk (Pervious Concrete) next to the curb proposed along the entire frontage. Pedestrian activated crosswalk warning light systems and signs are proposed (not shown). A pull -out is shown for patron drop -offs which eliminates additional turning movements in /out of the park. Whatcom Transit Authority may be interested in adding, or relocating one of their transit stops to the park. Two Seating Nooks are located just off the sidewalk to provide Walkers a restful space with a beautiful Birch Bay view. Restrooms The Restroom provides six individual uni- gender /family type restrooms. Each restroom is ADA compliant and can be secured/opened on an as- needed basis depending upon the season and demand. A Mechanical Chase /Storage Room (12'x26' + / -) separates the two rows of three restrooms providing easy maintenance access and ample storage space. A 14' by 34' canopy overhang on the front (west) side provides shelter for four picnic tables and an attractive visual focus down the Central Walk. Described in the Public Meetings as centrally located in the heart of the park, the Restroom is a gathering, as well as a functional space. An ADA accessible drinking fountain and jug filler is located on the east side of the Restroom. 121 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Multi- Purpose Shelter/Performance Pavilion This Pavilion anchors the southwest corner of the Open Field Play, provides panoramic views of Birch Bay, and serves as the focal point for Special Events. This ADA compliant structure is simply a canopy with multiple concrete stage levels (at grade, one -foot high, and the largest performance level is at 1.5 -2.0 foot high) designed to accommodate a wide range of events as well daily casual use. Electrical improvements include wall sconces, soffit lights, electrical control panel, multiplex outs, and duplex outlets. An electrical powered screen for films will be mounted on the front truss to accommodate movie nights. Sleeves with removable plugs will secure posts that provide a flexible framework for a wide variety of stage backgrounds. An event staging area with vehicular access is located behind the Pavilion for easy access and event coordination. Whether the act is a military band, a Celtic Dance event, a Blues Band, or a Blaine -Birch Bay Idol competition, this Pavilion will modestly accommodate a wide range of entertainment acts while still functioning on a day -to -day basis as a great place for your lunch. April, 2017 Open Field Play /Special Event Area This 27,600 square foot natural turf area provides the freedom for open field play and the surfacing to host a wide variety of special events. Designed with a prescribed rootzone mix capable of vigorous turf growth and handling light vehicle loads, this open space will host dog shows, picnics, family reunions, Frisbee play, and a wide variety of average daily uses and Special Events. Nature Play Wide ranging discussion centered on whether or not to offer children's play area, and if so, what kind of Play Area. Attendees preferred a low key, natural type of Play Area; commonly referred to as Nature Play. This 1500 square foot area is located on the northern terminus of the Open Field Area with nearby Picnic Tables to accommodate adult supervision. Site Amenities Several Site Amenities are found throughout the site to support the site's function and the park patrons' experience. A two -sided Information Kiosk along the Central Walk and close to the Birch Bay Drive Crossing provides a venue for dispensing Park Rules, History of Birch Bay, environmental information, and current events postings. The Kiosk is supported by a bike rack and an ADA compliant drinking fountain, dog dish, and jug filler. Three Wash -off Showers, one at foot level, are provided south of the Central Walk for patrons heading back to the Park. A five foot circular bench provides a seating opportunity and a place to store your stuff while you wash off. Three types of Picnic Table opportunities are proposed. Free - standing Picnic Tables provide the freedom and flexibility for park patrons to arrange picnic tables to suit their desires and needs. Accessible Routes to ADA compliant Picnic Tables are found throughout the Park. Picnic Table Alcoves provide a nestled, territorial, and an attractive space within the landscape beds. All ADA compliant Picnic Tables and 131 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Picnic Table Alcoves have secured, free standing BBQ grills (not shown for clarity). A fire ash receptacle is located near the Restroom (not shown for clarity). A Circular Bench/Fire Ring (8' diameter) is proposed in front of the Shelter element of the Restroom and on center of the Central Walk to facilitate impromptu seating and gathering during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. The Circular Bench has a lid that three people can remove and store in the Restroom's Storage Room revealing a fire pit useful for winter special events such as the Polar Bear Plunge. Lighting improvements include security level Parking lot lighting, street lighting at the Site Vehicular Access, and soffit down lighting on the Restroom, and wall sconces and soffit lighting at the Pavilion. Landscape Improvements Landscape improvements for Birch Bay Community Park will be modest and can be categorized into four Landscape Treatments. Frontage Landscape Landscape treatment along the frontage is intended to facilitate Natural Surveillance into the park with low level native /naturalistic groundcovers and shrubs, large organic debris in the way of logs and logs with rootwads. In order to protect desirable bay views, the only overstory trees proposed are in the northwest and southwest corners for framing views to /from the park. Open Field Play & Enclosure Open Field Play is characterized by two wide open turf grass areas (north & south of the Central Walk). The turf grass and a root zone must capable of vigorous growth and handling occasional light vehicle loading and turning movements. The rootzone must have positive drainage and water retention characteristics. Overstory deciduous trees are proposed along the eastern edge of the Open Field to define and enclose the space and provide limited parking lot screening. Perimeter Screening Well designed screening is necessary along the north and south property lines to create an attractive and clear park edge definition. Invasive species along the eastern wooded slope need to be removed and gaps replanted with overstory and understory native vegetation. Existing trees need to be pruned to remove dead/damaged limbs. Landscape screening along the southern boundary should consider views to /from Golden Tides Condos while meeting code requirements. LID Parking Lai Overstory deciduous trees and evergreen groundncover should be utilized in the parking landscape islands to foster surveillance of the Parking Lot. Structural Soil, Structural Cells, and/or Suspended Pavement may be implemented to assure tree growth and long term pavement integrity. Selection of trees should consider the texture, size, and volume of organic debris generated to assure minimal impact on, and maintenance of the Porous Asphalt. Steps w/ ADA Ramp to Beach Access to the Beach is a high priority with Public Meeting Attendees and is a natural facility to fulfill this park's goals as well as fulfilling the expectations of the "Berm" project. Beach Access is provided via a set of ten -foot precast concrete steps with landings at the top, middle and bottom. ADA Beach Access is gained by a precast concrete ramp @ 4.9% grade. Both facilities are envisioned to be pile supported and underlained by rip -rap and habitat mix to deter erosion. ADA compliant handrails will be installed on both sides of the steps and ramp. 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V) C a) :3 4- w k,-) 0 E CL E 0 cu vi C) ro- C: .- >- =3 +- CU 0 ti L) E 0 L) 0 9- il{ V1 :p X '. g, N 0 LL r -C V. .0 U.9 E � -b -C E 0 lb L N 0- co t fir: 4- 4- b t& A 0-0 z r .2 V cj V u in 9 E 0 lb L N 0- co t fir: r_ 0 u °o 4- u -1 CL I co C: 0 V) CL V ;n 0 &AM7 b t& .2 V r_ 0 u °o 4- u -1 CL I co C: 0 V) CL V ;n 0 Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Site Security This park's security begins with Natural Surveillance from Birch Bay Drive and throughout the Site and is augmented by perimeter fencing. Existing fencing is found along the north and south property lines. Chain link fencing should be installed along the east boundary, but the fencing along the west, Birch Bay frontage should focus less on security, and more on a welcoming character and attractiveness. Sliding, or swing gates will provide security to the Site Vehicular Access as well as the three Pedestrian access points. A low level security fence will be located along the south vehicular access drive to safely provide separation from pedestrian use areas to the parking drive aisle. Lighting improvements are discussed under Site Amenities above. Utilities The water service will be connected to the existing meter and a new service line will be run to the outdoor shower area and to the Restroom. A branch off this service line will have a double check valve assembly to connect to the site's irrigation. We have assumed at this point that fire protection is covered since the farthest structure is within 420 -feet of the hydrant. The sewer will be connected to the existing central side sewer and the other two side sewers will be abandoned in place. New sewer pipe will be installed from the road right -of -way to the Restroom. Connection charges — The property has a credit of 12 Equivalent Living Units on it. We have assumed that the outdoor shower will not need to be connected to the sewer. Collected wash water will be dispersed subsurface through perforated pipe as it does in many other outdoor showers across Washington State. A new gas service will be run from the existing gas main to the main building. The existing secondary power pole will be removed since it is in the middle of site. Starting at the primary power pole, power will be converted to an underground service that will run from the power pole across Birch Bay Drive to connect to the Restroom. Cable TV, internet, and telephone will originate from the same aerial pole and be converted to underground sharing the same routing as the power. A map of proposed utilities is attached as Exhibit E. Stormwater: Birch Bay Community Park is located in the Central Reaches as defined in the Birch Bay Central South Subwatershed Master Plan prepared for Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management District. The Birch Bay Central South Subwatershed Master Plan indicates that there are no stormwater conveyance systems in the vicinity of the proposed Birch Bay Park and that fecal coliform is a pollutant of concern in the bay. The lack of infrastructure likely results in localized flooding. Utilizing permeable pavements and other Low Impact Development (LID) techniques to manage stormwater for the proposed design may be a possibility given that the soils are conducive to infiltration. The design would open up the soils and protect them from fouling, thereby restoring their ability to infiltrate stormwater. Infiltrating stormwater will also help reduce fecal coliform pollution, as it is attenuated in the soil rather than washing into the bay. The site is presumed to have soils suitable for stormwater infiltration based on preliminary analysis. All new uncovered paving surfaces within the site and for frontage improvements will be pervious asphalt. Roof runoff from the main building and multipurpose shelter will be collected and routed to subsurface infiltration trenches. All stormwater is expected to be managed with these approaches. 151 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Other Program Element Considerations Several Program Elements suggested and discussed through the Steering and Public Meetings were considered by Parks and not included in the Preferred Master Plan due to space limitations, maintenance concerns, or management practices. A dedicated Mobile Food Vendors (MFV) space was not shown; Parks can accommodate Mobile Food Vendors by cordoning off parking stalls as needed for the MFV plus stalls for to accommodate wait lines. Parks believes dedicated hard sport courts would consume valuable Park space; such sport courts can be accommodated operationally by temporarily cordoning the Parking Lot and providing permanent court striping. Such court striping addresses the average daily demand for sport courts while addressing peak demand for parking. The idea of a Park Host had some Attendees' support, but Parks does not have any policies for such a Park Host program, and is of the opinion that Park Hosts are desirable for campgrounds where park patrons stay overnight; Birch Bay Community Park will be closed at night, so there is no need for a Park Host. There was also discussion that a Community Center in this park would serve Blaine -Birch Bay residents well. Park's interpretation of the Conservation Futures Program funding law (RCW 84.34.200 & Whatcom County Code (WCC) 3.25) concludes a Community Center would not comply with the legal requirements or the spirit of the Conservation Futures Program. Play Areas are common Community Park Program Elements; however the prevailing thought was that Birch Bay and the expansive tidal areas are the park and playground providing unlimited play opportunities. A consensus of the Attendees concluded that typical play areas for two children age groups would consume too much of the limited park space that was needed for Open Field Play and Special Event Hosting. A suggestion was promoted to move several historic farm/village structures to this park in an effort to create an historic village. Parks examined this potential and concluded this idea consumed valuable park space and displace Open Field Space, and was in contrast with the goal which drove to this property's acquisition: providing support facilities for public enjoyment of Birch Bay water and tideland resources. There seemed to be modest demand for Adult fitness stations. Park trends and demographics show that these fitness stations are frequented by parents with children playing on nearby play equipment. Parks believes fitness stations will not as desirable at Birch Bay Community Park as traditional Play Areas are not proposed for this park. Some Public Meeting Attendees promoted Display and Demonstration Gardens as interpretive and educational tools and sources of beauty in the Park. While Parks agrees with this assertion, Parks maintains these Program Elements would be more useful in a Community Park with a larger land base that was not valuable waterfront property. 161 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Master Plan Estimate of Probable Project Development Costs by Phase Total cost for all three phases of Birch Bay Community Park's capital improvements are estimated to be $4,397,000. All Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Costs per phase can be reviewed in Appendix A. All Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Costs are considered to be full project development costs and include detailed cost items, taxes, contingency, permits, and professional services (A/E) for each phase. Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Cost Summary Phase 1 $ 3,532,300.00 Phase 2 $ 609,100.00 Phase 3 $ 255,600.00 Total Project Development $ 4,397,00 41.00 Berm Trail . Screen Planting Site Vehicular Access Frontage Walk Transit Stop d Drop -off Kiosk, Bike Rack, ADA Drinking Fountain, Jug Filler, Dog Dish Central Walk Crosswalk Steps w/ ADA Ramp to Beach Public Art /Cultural Interpretive Element Shower Wash -off w/ Circular Bench Seating Nook Picnic Table Alcove Pedestrian Access Multi- Purpose Shelter / Performance Pavilion; 1225 sf •/- Special Event Staging Birch Bay Community Park Whatcam County Parks & Recreation Department Preferred Master Plan Figure 6 Master Plan Phasing Nature Play Restrooms; 6 Uni- Gender, Storage, Shelter 124 Parking Stalls; 5 ADA; 32 Compact Circular Bench (summer), Fire Ring (winter) ADA Picnic Table Free Standing Picnic Tables Open Field Play /Special Event Area i(;a'@ F1 Planting 171 Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Master Plan Estimate of Probable Annual Maintenance Costs by Phase With these Birch Bay Community Park capital improvements, comes the responsibility and cost of maintaining Whatcom County's investment. With maintenance tasks identified, areas quantified, task frequencies confirmed, and labor and material costs defined, annual maintenance costs have been projected and are as follows by Phase. Phasing cost are successive. Phase 1 .......................... $90,970 Phase 2 .......................... $108,000 Phase 3 .......................... $109,540 Major task categories and corresponding percentage of total annual maintenance cost in Phase 3 (total build -out) is as follows. Turfgrass Mowing/ Maintenance ....................14.0% General Park Clean -up /Trash Removal... ......21.7% Restroom Maintenance ........ ..........................38.2% Pavilion Maintenance ........... ..........................14.2% Remaining Tasks .................. ..........................11.9% 181Page Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Appendix A.......... Master Plan Estimate of Probable Project Development Costs by Phase 191 Page 2/24/2017 Birch. Bay Community Park Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Cost Summary Phase 1 $ 3,532,300.CC Phase 2 $ 609,100.00 Phase 3 $ 255,600.00 16012 Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS 360.456.3813 2/24/2017 Birch Bay Community Park Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department Phase 1 - Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Cost Line Item Description total Unit W/ Mob. Unit Quantity Cost 16012 Item Mobilization Subtotal at 12% 1 Construction Surveying Construction Entrance $4,480.00 is $3,920.00 is $11,200.00 GIs 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $480.00 2 1 $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $420.00 3 Traffic Control 1 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,200.00 4 5 Miscellaneous Concrete Debris Removal Asphalt Pavemen t Demolition &off site Haul (2" @ 23.820 so $6,720.00 is 1 2,800 $6,000.00 ;$6,000.00 $720.00 $12,544.00 sy $4.00 $11,200.00 $1,344.00 6 Silt Fence $4,972.80 if 1,110 $4.00 '$4,440.00 $532.80 7 8 Temporary Erosion Control Tempo Security Fence (2 lease cycles, west boundary only) $8,960.00 $3,214.40 Is if 1 !$8,000.00 410 1$7.00 $81000.00 $2,870.00 $960.00 $344.40 9 Grubbing, Including ( 127,000 so 11000 '$30:00 $30,000.00 $3,600.00 -� 0 ArchaunIn cal Mitigation 830,000 00 is $30,000.00 $30,000.00 11 16" 12 l Sanitary Sewer Service 6" Sanitary Sewer Service Connection $8,960.00 $5,600.00 If Is 160 !$50.00 1 ,$5,000.00 $8,000.00 $5,000.00 $960.00 $600.00 13 'Sanitary 14 15 16 .. Sewer Clean -out 'Muter Service Double Check Valve for Irrigation Power & Communications to Site and Restroom $1,344.00 $4,480.00 $2,800.00 $6,720.00 each i£ each if 2 200 1 240 1.$600.00 $20.00 $2,500.00 $25.00 $1,200.00 $4,000.00 $2,500.00 $6,000.00 _ $144.00 $480.00 $300.00 $720.00 17 l8 Gas to Restroom UG Power- Sawcutting $3,360.00 ;$1,747.20 Is if T 520 $3,000.00 $3.00 $3,000.00 $1,560.00 $360.00 $187.20 19 20 UG Power -6" Asphalt Patch UG Power -4" CSTC ($2,800:00 .$403.20 ton ton 10 6 $250.00 $60.00 $2,500.00 $360.00 $300.00 $43.20 21 UG Power- Traffic Control for Power $2,800.00 Is l $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $300.00 22 23 UG Power - Plates, traffic control devices UG Power -PSE Connection, PSE Labor, PSE Supplies $3,360.00 $22,400.00 is LS 1 L [$3,000.00 I $20,000:00 $3,000.00 $20,000.00 $360.00 $2,400.00 24 25 26 27 28 jParking-6" Storm Service Parking -Type 1 Catch Basin Parking- Infiltration Trench Parking - Barrier Curb Parking - Permeable Ballast $2,016.00 $7,616.00 $2,800.00 $28,492.80 $218,400.00 if each if if ton 45 4 125 $40.00 $1,700.00 $20.00 $24.00 $30.00 $1,800.00 $6,800.00 $2,500.00 $25,440.00 $195,000.00 $216.00 $816.00 $300.00 $3,052.80 1$23,400.00 1,060 6,500 29 30 31 Parking & Site -4" Porous Asphalt Sidewalk (2700 sy) Parking -6.5" Porous Asphalt Vehicle Paving (5300 sy) Parking - Truncated Dome Panel $86,240.00 $282,240:00 $1,120.00 l on -ton Is 440 1,440 1 $175.00 $175.00 $1,000.00 $77,000.00 $252,000.00 $1,000.00 $9,240.00 $30,240.00 ,$120.00 32 Parking- Parking [Ilumination $68,992.00 each 11 $5,600.00 $61,600.00 $7,392.00 33 Parking- Slgnage & Striping $4,480.00 Is 1 $4,000.00 1$4,000.00 $480.00 34 Frontage-Traffic Control $11,200.00 Is l $10,000.00 1$10,000.00 $1,200.00 .35 Fr ontage Improvements- Sawcut Pavement 36 Frontage Improvements- Pavement Removal .37 Froninge Improvements- Excavation, including on site disposal $918.40 $4,211.20 $1,164.80 If sy cy 410 ;$2.00 940 1$4.00 130 1.$8.00 1$820.00 1$3,760.00 $98.40 $451.20 1$1,040.00 $124.80 38 Frontage Improvements-Permeable Ballast $9,072.00 ton 270 ,$30.00 I $8,100.00 $972.00 _ Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS 360.456.3813 2/24/2017 Birch Bay Community Park Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department Phase 1- Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Cost Line Item Description total Unit W/ Mob. Unit Quantity Cost 16012 Item Mobilization Subtotal at 12% 39 Frontage Improvements-Barrier Curb $18,368.00 If 410 $40.00 $16,400.00 $1,968.00 40 Frontage Improvements-7" Pervious Pavement for Transit Pull -out $6,860.00 ton 35 ,$175.00 $6,125.00 $735.00 41 Frontage Improvements-Bench $3,360.00 leach 2 ;$1,500.00 $3,000.00 $360.00 42 iFrontage lmprovements- Signage &Striping $1,680.00 is 1 ;$1,500.00 $1,500.00 $180.00 43 Frontage Improvements-ADA Truncated Dome Panels $1,680.00 Is 1:'$1,500.00 $1,500.00 $180.00 44 Beach Access -ADA Crosswalk -Birch Bay Drive $2,240.00 Is 1 ! $2,000.00 $2,000.00 :$240.00 45 Beach Access- Turbidity Curtain $22,400.00 is 1 1:$20,000.00 $20,000.00 :$2,400.00 46 Beach Access -Water Quality Monitoring $3,360.00 is 1 :$3,000.00 $3,000.00 $360.00 47 Beach Access -Steps (pile support, precast concrete panels) $84,672.00 sf 420 :$180.00 $75,600.00 $9,072.00 48 Beach Access - ADA Ramp (pile support, precast concrete panels) $157,248.00 sf 780 $180.00 $140,400.00 $16,848.00 49 Beach Access- Steps & Ramp Handrails Beach Access - Geotextile for Separation $36,691.20 If 364 $90.00 $32,760.00 $3,931.20 50 $7,616.00 sy 1,700 !$4.00 $6,800.00 $150,000.00 $816.00 51 Beach Access -Heavy Loose Rip -Rap (Scour Protection) $168,000.00 ton 3,000 $50.00 260 1$50.00 $18,000.00 52 Beach Access-Habi tat Mix $14,560.00 ton $13,000.00 $1,560.00 53 Beach Access- Shoreline Mitigation Allowance $44,800.00 is l $40,000,00 $40,000.00 $4,800.00 54 Excavation, on -site disposal for Restroom $4,480.00 is 1 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $480.00 $43,056.00 55 iRestroom- RestroomBuilding 56 Circular Bench/Fire Pit (concrete wall w/ removable synthetic wood seating deck) 5401,856.00 sf 1,560 ,$230.00 1 •$18,000.00 $358,800.00 $20,160.00 is $18,000.00 $2,160.00 57 Water Service to Drinking Fountain/Jug Filler/Dog Dish 58 Drinking Fountain/Jug Filler/Dog Dish 59 Information Kiosk $1,680.00 $8,960.00 '$5,331.20 is 1 $1,500.00 ;$1,500.00 $180.00 $960.00 Is 1 1$8,000.00 $8,000.00 is 170 :$28.00 $4,760.00 $571.20 ,60 Access Control -4' Black Chain Link Fencing along Frontage Access Control- Vehicle Access 28'x 4' Slider Gate $16,128.00 if 600 $24.00 $14,400.00 $1,728.00 61 $5,600.00 Is l 1$5,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 62 Access Control - Central Walk 14'x 4' Pedestrian Slider Gate Central Walk Landscape Bed Shrubs, Mulch & Irrigation $3,136.1)0 Is 1 � $2,800.00 $2,800.00 $336.00 63 $1,814.40 sf 135 1$12.00 $1,620.00 $194.40 64 Parking Area Landscape-Topsoil Type A $16,800.00 cy 300 $50,00 $15,000.00 $1,800.00 65 Parking Area Landscape -Trees ;$3,763.20 each 12 $280.00 $3,360.00 $403.20 66 Parking Area Landscape- Shrubs, Groundcover & Mulch $16,856.00 sf 3,010 $5.00 $15,050.00 $1,806.00 67 Parking Area Landscape- Irrigation (includes Controller, Master Valve, Flow Meter for whole Site) 68 Buffer Trees $10,113.60 sf 3,010 70 $3.00 $280.00 $9,030.00 $1,083.60 $2,352.00 $21,952.00 leach $19,600.00 69 Buffer Shrubs & Mulch $45,696.00 sf 20,400 $2.00 $40,800.00 $4,896.00 70 Sand to backfill pavement removal voids $4,480.00 ey 100 $40.00 $4,000.00 $480.00 71 Topsoil Type A for Landscape $58,240.00 cy 1,300 .$40.00 $52,000.00 $6,240.00 72 Base Sand Rootzone Mix $150,528.00 'ton 4,800 $28.00 $134,400.00 '$16,128.00 73 USGA Sand /Compost Rootzone Mix $215,040.00 ton 4,800 ,'$40.00 $192,000.00 $23,040.00 74 Rough Grading of Seeded Area $6,182.40 sf 69,000 1$0.08 $5,520.00 $662.40 Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS 360.456.3813 2/24/2017 Birch Bay Community Park Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department Phase 1- Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Cost Line Item Description total Unit w/ Mob. Unit Quantity Cost 16012 Item Mobilization Subtotal at 12% 75 Seeding Picnic Table (3 @ Restroom, 4 in lawn area) ADA Picnic Table ;$9,273.60 sf 69,000 $0.12 $8,280.00 $993.60 76 77 $12,544.00 each 7 $1,600.00 $11,200.00 $1,344.00 $2,016.00 each 1 :$1,800.00 $1,800.00 $216.00 78 Trim & Clean -up $4,480.00 Is 1 $4,000,00 $4,000.00 $480.00 79 Minor Change $5,600.00 is 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 80 Subtotal $2,541,594.40 81 'Taxes @ 8.5% $216,035.52 82 83 Subtotal $2,757,629.92 ;Seasonal Competition Factor @ 0.0% $0.00 84 Contingency @ 12% $330,915.59 85 Permits $10,000.00 86 Subtotal $3,098,545.51 87 A/E Services @ 14% $433,796.37 88 Project Development Subtotal 1$3,532,341.89 89 Escalation to Construction Year ? ? ?? @ 3.8% per year 90 Project Development Total $3,532,341.89 ri Project Development Total- Rounded $3,532,300.00 Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS 360.456.3813 2/24/2017 Birch Bay Community Park Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department Phase 2 - Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Cost total Unit Item Mobilization Line Item Description w/ Mob. Unit Quantity Cost Subtotal at 12% 1 Construction Surveying $2,240.00 Its l $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $240.00 2 (Construction Entrance Temporary Erosion Control Grubbing $2,800.00 its 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $300.00 .3 $5,600.00 !Is 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 4 $2,587.20 Icy i 330 $7.00 $2,310.00 $277.20 .5 Temporary Security Fence (1 lease cycle) $2,320.64 If 592 $3.50 $2,072.00 $248.64 6 Archaeological Mitigation Allowance $1 !,200.00 Its l $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $1,200.00 "7 Site- Permeable Ballast -8" $10,47100 ton 170 $55.00 $9,350.00 $1,122.00 8 Site -4" Pervious Concrete Sidewalk $19,040.00 sy 340 $50.00 $17,000.00 $2,040.00 9 Parking -6" Storm Service $1,008.00 If 45 $20.00 $900.00 $108.00 10 Parking -Type I Catch Basin $7,616.00 each 4 $1,700.00 $6,800.00 $816.00 11 Excavation, on -site disposal for Multi- Purpose Shelter $6,720.00 Is 1 $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $720.00 12 Multi - Purpose Shelter &FFI $281,299.20 Isf 1,932 $130.00 $251,160.00 $30,13920 13 Power & Communications to Multi - Purpose Shelter $2,240.00 Is l $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $240.00 14 Water Service to Showers $5,600.00 Is 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 15 Showers (5) $6,720.00 Its 1 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $6,000.00 $5,000.00 $720.00 16 Showers Concrete Pavement $5,600.00 is 1 $600.00 17 Circular Bench (concrete wall w/ synthetic wood seating deck) $16,800.00 its l $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $1,800.00 18 Landscape- Topsoil Type A $8,960.00 cy I 160 $50.00 $8,000.00 $960.00 19 Landscape -Trees $3,763.20 each 12 $280.00 $3,360.00 $403.20 20 Landscape -Large Tree w/ & w /out Root Wads $12,768.00 each 19 $600.00 $11,400.00 $1,368.00 21 Landscape - Shrubs, Groundcover & Mulch $18,009.60 sf 4,020 $4.00 $16,080.00 $1,929.60 ............ 22 Landscape & Lawn Area- Irrigation $23,296.00 sf 32,000 $0.65 $20,800,00 $2,496.00 23 Lawn Area- Seeding $3,76320 sf 28,000 $0.12 $3,360.00 $40320 24 Picnic Tables $17,920.00 each 10 $1,600.00 $16,000.00 $1,920.00 25 ADA Picnic Table $6,048.00 leach 3 $1,800.00 $5,400.00 $648 -00 26 Trim & Clean-up $2,800.00 is 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $300.00 27 Minor Change $5,600.00 Is 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 28 ;Subtotal 1$492,791.04 29 'Faxes @ 8.5% 1$41,887.24 30 !Subtotal 1$534,678.28 31 Setulonal Compatitiun Factor @ 0.0% MAO 32 Contingency@ 12% $64,161.39 33 (Permits $3,000.00 34 Subtotal $601,839.67 35 A/E Services @ 12% $7,222.08 36 (Project Development Subtotal $609,061.75 37 !Escalation to Construction Year ? ? ?? @ 3.8% per year 38 (Project Development Total $609,061.75 39 (Project Development Total- Rounded $609,100.00 16012 Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS 360.456.3813 2/24/2017 Birch Bay Community Park Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department Phase 3 - Master Plan Level Estimate of Probable Cost total Unit Item Mobilization Line Item Description w/ Mob. Unit Quantity Cost Subtotal at 12% 1 Construction Surveying $2,240.00 Is l 1$2,000.00 .$2,000.00 $240.00 2 3 4 Construction Entrance $2,800.00 Temporary Erosion Control 1 $5,600.00 Grubbing $5,376.00 Temporary Security Fence (I lease cycle) $2,320.64 Is 1 $2,500,00 $2,500.00 $300.00 Is 1 $5,0000 ;$5,000.00 $600.00 cy 160 $30,00 $4,800.00 $576 -00 5 if 592 $3.50 $2,072.00 $248.64 ,6 Site - Permeable Ballast -8" $10,472.00 ton 170 $55.00 $9,350.00 $1,122.00 7 Site -4" Pervious Concrete Sidewalk $20,160.00 sy 360 $50.00 $18,000.00 $2,160.00 8 Nature Play - Geotextile $1,523.20 sy 340 $4.00 $1,360.00 $163.20 9 10 1 l Nature Play -Pea Gravel $1,176.00 ton 15 :570.00 $1,050.00 $126.00 Nature Play-Barrier Curb Nature Play- Engineered Wood Fiber $4,704.00 if 120 $35.00 $4,200.00 $504.00 $4,704.00 ey 70 $60.00 $4,200.00 $504.00 12 Nature Play- Pre -cast Concrete Play Logs $20,160.00 Is 1 $18,00000 $18,000.00 $2,160.00 13 14 Nature Play- Bird's Nest .$16,800.00 $14,000.00 Is cy 1 250 $15,000.00 $50.00 $15,000.00 $12,500.00 $1,800.00 $1,500.00 Landscape-Topsoil Type A 15 Landscape -Trees $5,017.60 each 16 $280.00 $4,480.00 $537.60 16 Landscape -Large Tree w/ & w /out Root Wads $10,080.00 each 15 :$600.00 $9,000.00 $1,080.00 17 Landscape-Shrubs, Groundcover & Mulch i$12,992.00 sf 2,900 $4.00 $11,600.00 $1,392.00 18 Landscape & Lawn Area-Irrigation $10,992.80 sf 15,100 ;$0.65 :$9,815.00 $1,177.80 19 Lawn Area-Seeding $1,639.68 sf 12,200 $0.12 $1,464.00 $175,68 20 Picnic Tables $25,088.00 each 14 $1,600.00 $22,400.00 $2,688.00 21 ADA Picnic Table $6,048.00 each 3 $1,800.00 $5,400.00 $648.00 22 Trim &Clean -up :$2,800.00 Is 1 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 :$300.00 23 Minor Change $5,600.00 Is 1 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $600.00 24 ,Subtotal :5192,293.92 25 'Taxes @ 8.5% $16,344.98 26 Subtotal $208,638.90 27 Seasonal Competition Factor @ 0.0% $0.00 28 Contingency @ 12% $25,036.67 29 Permits $3,000.00 30 Subtotal $236,67557 31 32 33 A/E Services @ 8% $18,934.05 Project Development Subtotal $255,609.62 Escalation to Construction Year �ov� .... @ 3.8% per year 34 35 1 Project Development Total $255,609.62 Project Development Total- Rounded $255,600.00 16012 Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect, PS 360.456.3813 Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Appendix B .......... Master Plan Estimate of Probable Annual Maintenance Costs by Phase 201 Page ©mom Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Department Birch Bay Community Park Annual Maintenance Cost Projection Phase 1 Annual Task Fre uency Schedule* I Task No. Task Inventory knit .Jan IF.[. Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Od Nov Dec ,4onual IFr uco production vote unit (minutes per waif -quantity total time rain. total times hours I Turfgrass Mowatg/Mun[mance 1.46,800 nC 1 4- 4 •1 .4 4 4 •4 -4 '32 10,000 1 10,000 sf 4 60 4.68 :8,986 150 2 IMWCh Rcplenishmml a Is 1 960 1-00 .960 16 3 Lmilssope BvA Weuling ;l Ts 1 1 I 1 1 1 i •6 10,000 of 180 1.00 ,1,080 - IS { t:mtaal Park Clean- up/frash Removal 1 park i1 4 6 .30 31 :10 31 ] 1 30 8 '.._ 8 4 219 fl 2 1 (park sash 60 L00 ,13,140 219 S Tree Maintmeoce l lsark 1 1 480 LOO 960 16 A Rep7enishPicolc Aroa crushed surfxing '1 T5 i0 1500 sf 360 1.00 10 0 7 g 9 10 Elmnical ,1 Naluro Play Equipment Mauueruace 1 Bmo1n k Swap 1'amuhla Paventcrp 53,20U (prorated ova 3 years) Vacuum Permeable Pavemmt(proraled 53,200 ova 3 yams) Is Is sF sf I - -- - I '0 1 jl I ,1 53,200 Is k sf sT 360 240 240 240 LOD 1360 1.00 'D 1100 240 1.00 1:240 6 IJ 4 4 — ^ - -— l 1 17,730 II Rrshoom Maintenance I Is 71 28 ;SI 30 62 ''93 -- !3J 60 31 :i0 I b 40 1.00 ,24,400 407 12 Faviliup Maintenance 1 Is tt S Is •40 1.00 0 G 13 Electrical Mamlerrance 1 Le. J 1 Is 40 700 ,40 1 14 Plumbing Mainlmance 1 1s Y 1 i 1 1,00 is 90 1.00 :1% 2 Js !Clean -0ut Fire Pal I1 IS 1 1 I 1 71. _..� -0 00 Xs IR Ik 5f of 180 90 6U 180 120 1,00 1720 1.00 190 - 12 2 20 IB 4 13 5146:Amsaaits M4a10gM. 1 Slope & ADA Ramp Blow -off I Ilmgatmn Maintmaae I (Irrigation Winleriulion /Spring Slml -Up :I Is Is 1 l 7 l 1 1 ' 3 ' 1 1 1 1 1 ) I t 1 l ! 1 1.00 ] 2U :1-00 6 E54,000 2 150,000 17 1.00' ' f 00 1.00 1240 1200 , I,o80_ _ 18 19 Is 1 1 lls 1 t0 Art Main,.— 0 is 1 TOTAL HOURS HOURS for Mob/DemGbitHolldays/Slck Days, eta @ 11,032 Labor Cogs /Hour @S53 /Hour '554,678 Supervisory Cost @ IO% • 570/Hom 57,222 Fuel Adjustment/Small Toels/Egnpmenl Replxemml @ 30% �- - 516,403 Irrigation Wala Cost (whelk the call per 100 cF� I;L9,000 Power COSls :51,500 'rota) Annual Maintenance Cat IL90969 High Annual Malotcnaoce Cat( +10 %)' �SIfO,066 .Low Annual Maintenance Cost (-10- 581,872 TYak Foow—fdecs nut inQn9amryimis S{.Orprommamots Aliww"FtkuW Fn"o. qurdoos it account for capital Robert W. Droll, Landscape kchltec% PS 3604563613 284/1017 Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Department Birch Bay Community Park Annual Maintenance Cost Projection Phase 2 Annual Task Ire uen Schedule* 16012 Yak No. I Task Inventory, Unit .pan Feb Mar Apr IMay June •July Aug !Sep IDet Nov IDee Amual production Fr rate untt minutes per unit - quantity total mla latal rims` 1 Turripacs Mowiag/Mainlaance 46,800 of Snpervisoly Coal Q 10°% a S701 Hour 4 4 4 4 id d d 14 ^.119,439 '72 10,001) s[ 60 -_ 4.65 :8,986 150 — -- .__.. iMulchReplausllmml "! 3s Power Costs -- l 1 1 51,800 Total Annual Maintenance Ca[ I 1 1 1 ..10,000 -6 at 960 1.00 "96U _- 16 [andseapc Bed Weeding l li l 1 1 1 I 1 10,000 if 320 1.00 1,920 72 •4 :Genoa) Park Clean -uprfrash Removal I palls 4 4 8' 30 31 30 ,31 31 30 - 8 -8 4 2IY l park 60 LOU 13,140 t"/6U - 2l9 ? rroe Mmnleaanre 1. iarlc J 1 '2 '1 each 480 LUO 16 6 !Electrical — Is 360 1.00 1360 F i5 1 [ :Nature Play Equipment Marina oco ' l :Broom &Sweep Permeable Pavement '53,200 (prorated over 3 years) Is of U �1 �I 33.20(f Is - {r 240 -_. —. 240 1,u.— 00 ' i iD _..— .1.. .._— 1,00 1240 U .4 l 9 ,'Vacuum mable Panl(Fronted ,.53,200 Pm verne ovtr 3 years) s'f 1 I .17,730 sr 240 1.00 ;240 it 11 'Restmom Maintenance 1 It 31 .28 31 30 152 90 :93 '93 160 31 30 31 1610 (� 1 is 40 1.00 24,400 +407 it �PaviOon Mainlaance 1 Is 4 4 •! 8 12 ]0 1;11 3l 12 S +4 4 152 I1 Is 60 1.00 19,120 152 12 Elclrical Maiolenancc 11 is 1 - 1 ' 1 Is 40 100 !40 13 Plumbing Maintenance L00 is 90 1.00 '90 2 14 'Clean -out Fare Pit 1 S 1 1 1 1 4 1.00 Is 180 -� IM X720 12 13 suo Arnaaiiia Mammanke I Iii I 1 1.00 .:�—— is 90 100 '90 2 16 !Steps & ADA Ramp Blowaff [ I Ilrrigalion Mainlenmlce ' l irrigation Winlsrizalion/Spring Slari -Up 7,1 - ..... :Art Malnlenm6e 10 1. ;1 7 l I 3 l 1 3 l 1 3 ;20 100 6 54,000 2 ,50, {IqU , Is sf rr 60 180 120 L00 1,200 1100 1,080 1.00 1240 20 IS 14 77 is 19 16 I 1 l J 1 i 11 I - I. _ 1 TOTAL HOURS I �.. 1,063 'rmr JlmnWI am lgvgT J[C. w 10"naPe POy pull 864 m. nm,mq zpsc'++r �rrnaa,,wr.u� —— ___6npendnnetLcgojreVRtlpm'OwtR. TOTAL ADJUSTED HOURS for MoIsDemob/aolidays/Sick Days, etc Qa 1,227 15% Labor Costs / How Q S5311iour :164,796 Snpervisoly Coal Q 10°% a S701 Hour 58,558 Fuel Adjustment/Small ToolarPgmpment Replacement@ 3Da% J ^.119,439 Materials Adjustment (crushed surfacing, mulch seed, folihzer, de.) ® 8% 32,567 ...._..... -_ Imgalion Water Cost (what's the east per 100 cf0 -- 1 s10,800 Power Costs -- 1 1 51,800 Total Annual Maintenance Ca[ I 1 1 1L107,959 mgh Aonual Maltift. eCot( +10%) Low Annual Maintenance Cot ( -10 % ) xa6.n W. UMI"..4ea0e M 36045631113 aKFAIFUE Whatcom County Parks & Recreation Department Birch Bay Community Park Annual Maintenance Cost Projection Phase 3 Annual Task Frequency Schedule* 16012 Task INa l'ask Inveolory Unit Jam Feb Mar Apr May .June .July Aug (Sep OR Nov Dec Annual IFr uen 'production rate lanl[ Dotes per iurdr �quanOty total lime- anlu 4ofalOme- hours 'I Tur fgrass igowbtglhSpibtermtx-e 146,800 If -4 4 4 4 14 4 4 14 - 172 10,060 st 60 -468 8,986 L00 960 150 16 2 IMulch Replenishment I Is 1 1 ':.6 110,000 sf 960 3 Lat&Q" Dud Woelatg t ...Its - I t 1 I 1 1 10,000 if 180 1.00 I,Uso I8 4 General Park Clean-up/Trash Ranoval ' I pads :8 8 8 30 31 30 131 31 30 8 8 8 231 I park 60 1.00 13,860 231 i Tree Maintenance II pads f I 1 2 I ,each 480 1,00 !960 I6 6 Electrical 1 Is- r 1 1, f s 360 1.00 36D 6 '7 R Nature May Egtupmetl Mainlsnwce Broom & Swegs Permeable Pavemrn[ 57,200 (prorated over 3 years) 1153,200 Is sf I 11 11 Ifs of 240 240 1,00 !210 1.00 .210 •4 .4 l ,:53,200 -9 V_um Permeable Pavernent(prorated rover 3 years) isr I I 17,730 f :240 L00 240 4 RU Rntrimm,ALmlUwnrc I Is 31 28 31 30 62 90 X93 x!93 450 131 30 33 1610 1 Is •40 1.01) 74,400 407 II (Pavilion Maintenance .I U .4 4 4 8 12 30 '31 31 l2 a -4 �t 152 1 Is 6D 1.00 ,19,120 152 12 1Eleetrical Maintenance 1 Is I l l Is 40 1.00 40 I 13 19umbmg Maintenance I Is l I 4 1:00 Is 90 1.00 '90 '2 w Clean-out Fire Ph I fs `.I 1 1 I 1.00 is 180 1.00 1720 12 15 WArnmdirs Mtinutouxo I ds 1 1 1 3 1 r l - --..a 1 1.00 Is 90 1.00 '90 2 16 Slcps& ADA Ramp Dlowoff .i Irrigation Mainlelaocc ! 1 Mgavoo Winterization/Spring Start-Up ,M Main ( rnanxc -- 0 Is I ..1 3 1 1 3 1 1 ] 20 6 2 L00 ;54,000 SO,000 Is 160 LDD 1,200 ZO 17 Is Is Is + 1 1 1 — _ I 1' l of r;f 180 120 1,00 1,080 1.00 j 240 I 18 •4 18 19 - TOTAL TFODRS 1, 065 °11,19 &unol'hil, I'Mr s -y don not include my TbFm4ual for programming & honin g Special Everts, nor does it account for Capital TOTAL ADJUSTED HOURS for Mob / Demob /Holidays/SlckDays, etc. (Aa) 1,225 3not—enaam kcswlrokee. -ufttt 15% (Labor Costs / Hour ® S53 Hour - 64,917 i Supervisory Cost Q 10%• MIER m f.._ _ — 58,574 F' Adjmlmmi /Small Tools/Egmpmena Replacemen Oa 30% 519,475 Materials Adjuslme t (cnrshed surfacing, mulch, seal, fertilizer, ct , Q 8% S2,57Z Irrigation Water Cost (what's the cost per 100 cn I I ,S12,000 I Annual Maintenance Cost 15189,539 — iAmm.1Maintamnce Cast ( +10 %) -- 3120,493 Annual Malotenaoce Cost (40 %) 898,585 Robert W. Droll, Landscape Atchltsat, PS IWA%1, 3' Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan April, 2017 Appendix C .......... Ongoing Cultural Resources Review at the Proposed Whatcom County Birch Bay Community Park 211 Page DRAYTON ARCHAEOLOGY Ongoing Cultural Resources Review at the Proposed Whatcom County Birch Bay Community Park (Redacted for Public Release). _ ._. 7. - ,�v+ :� fir i � � y +:� 3. ✓� Yh�°R� dl �.yYWiL'�' r. �'.•��• „Y�s„ s� R ���� �• �' '* .• "' } r "' t�L Y ~. � �t�"'�M ���. ."is{ r ,' +}F, i u 4 ir' i Y _''`� .i.7S i'i - .aFr,� � •, sy � ,' � �'r!'�:� �! �1i ';�*�+'c � x'� Y.+ .� J v t�?''~i r' M'a„ *" r.:, • �� br- °y'.} ,.Y,.,� 5',y1J,�i r vt� "� �' Prepared By: Garth L. Baldwin, MA, RPA Prepared For: Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect PS 4405 7th Avenue, SE Lacey, WA 98503 Drayton Archaeology Report: 0316J Redacted for Public Release: January 30, 2017 Box 5424 - Bellingham WA 98227 -5424 - www.draytonarchaeology.com CONTENTS Introduction...................................................................................................... ............................... 1 RegulatoryContext .......................................................................................... ............................... 2 Project Area and Description ........................................................................... ............................... 2 BackgroundReview ......................................................................................... ...................... ......... 6 EnvironmentalContext ................................................................................ ............................... 6 Topographyand Geology ........................................................................ ............................... 6 Soils................... ...................................................................................... ............................... 7 Vegetation................................................................................................ ............ ................... 7 Fauna........................................................................................................ ............................... 8 CulturalContext ... ............ ........................................................................................................... 8 Ethnographic............................................................................................ ............................... 8 Historic................ ........ ............................................... ............................................................. 9 Previous Archaeology and Cultural Resources Studies.. .......................................................... 16 Cultural Resource Expectations ..................................................................... ............................... 17 FieldInvestigation ......................................................................................... ............................... 17 Results and Recommendations ...................................................................... ............................... 21 References.. ....................................................................... ............................... 23 FIGURES Figure 1. USGS (1978) Blaine, WA topographic map detailing the location of the project area.. 3 Figure 2. Aerial map indicating the project area within the project area. Image from Google Earth, adapted by DA .......................................................................... ............................... 4 Figure 3. The proposed plans for the new Birch Bay Park .............................. ............................... 5 Figure 4. An early C. Ellis postcard photograph of the Edgewater Resort, note only three cabins on the south side of the store- ...... ...................................................•---... ............................ - -- 11 Figure 5. Another C. Ellis postcard photograph of the Edgewater Resort, possibly from the 1960s. — ........................................................................... ....................... ..... . .. ........ .............. 12 Figure 6. An aerial image of the property in 1977 ( WDOE) ......................... ............................... 12 Figure 7. An aerial image of the property in 1994 ( WDOE) ......................... ............................... 13 Figure 8. An aerial image of the property (north side) in 2001 (WDOE) . ..... - I ................ I.......... 13 Figure 9. An aerial image of the property (south side) in 2001 ( WDOE) ..... ............................... 14 Figure 10. A topographic survey map showing the remnant foundation excavations from the formercabins and outbuildings .............................................................. ............................... 15 Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J o LIST OF PHOTOS Photo 1. An overview of the project area, view south east ...................................... — ............... ... 18 Photo 2. An overview of the project area, view south west ........................... ............................... 18 Photo 3. A typical sediment soil profile observed in shovel probes ( GB2) ... ............................... 20 Photo 4. The soil profile observed in GB4 ....... ............................... .... 20 Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J ii Ongoing Cultural Resources Review at the Proposed Whatcom County Birch Bay Community Park. Author: Garth Baldwin Date: January 30, 2017 Location: Birch Bay, Whatcom County, Washington USGS Quads: Blaine (1994) Legal: Township 40 North, Range 1 East, Section 30 INTRODUCTION Drayton Archaeology (DA) was contracted to continue ongoing cultural resources assessment work for the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation proposed Birch Bay County Park located in Birch Bay, Whatcom County, Washington. This assessment was designed to further define the distribution of known cultural resources (cultural, historical, or archaeological materials or sites) across the property. Previous investigations by DA at the site included trenching and monitoring the demolition of the remaining buildings associated with the Edgewater Resort (Baldwin 2015, 2016, and DAHP Excavation Permit No: 2015 -53). DA's cultural resources assessment consisted of background review, field investigation, and the production of this report. Field investigations included pedestrian survey, subsurface testing and monitoring during the entire course of the work DA has performed at the site. Presently we are reporting on shovel testing that was conducted to amend previously report upon work. During the course of the present field investigations archaeological materials of precontact and historic periods were observed. Sediments and soils in the project area are definitively impacted from over a century of occupation and use, but are generally consistent with the soils mapped and defined for the location by the University of California Davis (UC Davis SoilWeb n.d.) and the NRCS soil survey (n.d.). Based upon the result of this, and previous reviews DA recommends the following measures be prescribed for any construction work at the park site: A. Prior to any ground disturbance an archaeological excavation and site disturbance permit must be secured through the DAHP. B. Excavations of any We (e.g. construction or further soils testing)_ should avoid the area adjacent to Birch Bay Drive to include the former store /office footprint without first conductin g data recovery excavations first. C. In our opinion any excavation should be avoided in the most sensitive areas, but there is no scientific basis to avoid excavation outside of that location. Areas of low or moderate probability will likely contain traces of historic and precontact materials, but those areas have been extensively impacted and disturbed according to all observations. D. All construction activities and any related-ground disturbance conducted at the park property should be monitored by a professional archaeologist. E. Adoption of an inadvertent discovery plan for all_ use of the_proverty. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J F. Design of any structures their locations and the incorporation of fill to avoid excavation in the most sensitive area should be sejiously considered. REGULATORY CONTEXT The regulatory prompt for the proposed development is subject to Whatcom County Land Use Regulations, Title 23.20.08 Archaeological, Historic and Cultural Resources. Prior to granting any permit involving ground disturbance, the county requires an archaeological assessment at any property within or near a recorded archaeological site, or within 200 feet of the shoreline. The project would also be reviewed by the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) Lummi Nation, Tribal Historic Preservation Office (LNTHPO) and the Nooksack Tribe Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (NTHPO). Pertinent cultural resource management laws and regulations enforced by DAHP are defined under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 27.53 Archaeological Sites and Resources; RCW 27.44 Indian Graves and Records; and RCW 68.50.645 Skeletal Human Remains —Duty to Notify. The latter regulation provides a strict process for notification of law enforcement and other interested parties in the event of the discovery of any human remains, regardless of inferred cultural affiliation. PROJECT AREA AND DESCRIPTION The present review area can be located on the Blaine, Washington (1994) 7.5 Minute USGS map in Section 30, Township 40 North, Range 1 East, Willamette Meridian (Figures 1 -2). The property address recorded with the Whatcom County Assessor's office is 7930 Birch Bay Drive and tax parcel number: 400130090326. The project area consists of approximately four (4) acres and is located along Birch Bay Drive immediately adjacent to Birch Bay. The property was formally a farm and then a vacation resort for many decades. The present proposal is, preliminarily at least, to construct a public park with a meeting structure with shower and restroom facilities, as well as a multi -use community building, vendor's area, and parking (Figure 3). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 2 s17+;Oan +E. I80P�^^•E. E'�. • Y 111111YYY�� 24 ., .+ „ 24 �r 4.. ' r Cottonwood Beach k tln _ 51900G —F WG584 Zone 10U '200aQmE„ 1 w y 1*. f4Qy��•.` °r�r � �.r ... e '7\ r es s s , E e ,;. _ E � s 29 } ...........�£ "ya FIN , r 'girth ; Pro osed ParkSiteb". � • "" ••__ s V• a t' �� r. ate• . •�- +. R Go] LV vt .. R Rr'ff'.R k1' ■S •ter: r, f'� r P 1 , 517000mE. 518000r E. 519000mE. WGS84 Zone IOU 520000mE, V 1000 f u l [�.� r 1000 MUMS - YJ Primed from TOPO! C_M NatIonil Gwgnpbse Hsl*p f.>x —topo C=, Figure 1. USGS (1978) Blaine, WA topographic map detailing the location of the project area. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316) 3 °a r now IA Y. A } 1 m �.■ �W f i Ji - I Sim" _�.z. Ir rT i Z' Ow >ooSS M Q - -a o Plow uj c u O 2 d O .s O W Z Z 0 w c w c r Z 7 O v O s 9 Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 5 i, ^C� MM� U Sr a� ,C 4 W A. b U O R. O a rri ty M U Sr b� 44 BACKGROUND REVIEW Determining the probability for cultural resources to be present within the project area was based upon review and analysis of the environmental and cultural contexts of the area, as well as previous cultural resource studies and sites recorded in or near the project area. Consulted sources included the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation's (DAHP) online database, the Washington Information System for Architectural and Archaeological Records Data (WISAARD), for information regarding previously conducted cultural resources studies, archaeological sites, historical sites, historic property inventory (HPI) forms, and cemetery / burial records. Environmental Context Topography and Geology Birch Bay is located in the Puget Lowland (PL) geological province and is an extension of the Fraser deltaic system. Starting in the early Pleistocene (0.7 -2.5 million years ago), the PL was subject to four periods of extensive glaciation scouring out the land as each glacier advanced and retreated. The present day geomorphic features of Birch Bay such as glacial outwash terraces and channels, moraines, river deltas, kettles, eskers, and marine terraces are remnants of the last continental glacier (Fraser Glaciation) that covered the region. Roughly 18,000 years ago the ice sheet advanced from British Columbia to just south of Olympia; the entire Puget Lowland was covered by glacial ice. In western Whatcom County, glacial ice reached a thickness greater than 5,500 feet (Easterbrook 2003). This tremendous volume of ice scoured out anything in its path, including the underlying rock. By 13,500 years ago the ice had retreated to Seattle. Due to the recession, large areas south of Seattle were covered by recessional outwash sands and gravels that are part of the Vashon Stade of the Fraser Glaciation. At about the same time, thinning ice allowed marine waters to return to the PL, and seawater lifted the ice causing it to break up into berg ice over the entire region. Approximately 10,000 years ago, the Cordilleran ice sheet disappeared, bringing an end to the Ice Age in this region. As a result of the melted ice, all of the rocks, sand, dirt and debris that were being scoured out and carried by the glacier were deposited as "great lowland fill" (Booth and Goldstein 1994). Birch Bay is a sheltered crescent shaped headland bay approximately 4.9 km (3.05 miles) long from north to south. It is bounded to the north by the peninsula of Birch Point and the smaller projection of Point Whitehorn to its south. The primary sediment sources for beach building at Birch Bay have been identified as, the eroding headlands from both points (Bauer 1975; Terich 1987). These bluffs are composed of glacial till, and as they erode provide a mixed source of sand, gravel, and cobbles for Birch Bay beaches (Downing 1983). Eroded materials appear to be redeposited and accumulated along the beach in a log spiral pattern from south to the northwest, which over the centuries has formed at least 12 spit beaches along the north end of the bay (Larsen 1971). The headland beach at Birch Bay is located at 0 in above sea level (ASL) and has an intertidal zone extending for several hundred yards. Above the beach are three, seven, 12 and 30 Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 6 meter marine terraces, with the seven and 12 meter terraces being the most distinguishable (Larsen 1971: 28). Larsen (197 1) believes the terraces are related to the Sumas Stade (glacial advance) or Everson Interstade (glacial retreat) of the Fraser Glaciation, which date nine to 13,000 years before present (B.P) (After Easterbrook 1966). A glacial outwash (meltwater) channel originating further cast, bisects the seven and 12 meter terraces; meaning they predate the channel, which further attests their antiquity (Larsen 1971: 35). Soils In 1992, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) performed a soil survey of Whatcom County with the intention of mapping and characterizing each distinct soil to aid in land use planning. Soils within the project area have been mapped as Neptune Very Gravelly Sandy Loam, 0 -3 percent slopes and Whatcom silt loam, 30 to 60 percent slopes. Neptune series soils are typically located on spits and marine terraces and are derived of fluviomarine deposits. Goldin (1992: 241) describes Neptune series soils as forming in coastal beach deposits containing marine shells. They include a very gravelly sandy black loam from 0- 25 centimeters below ground surface (cmbgs) (0 -10 inches), over a very dark brown extremely gravelly loamy sand from 25 -68 cmbgs (10 -27 inches). Below this is a gray to dark gray extremely gravely coarse sand from 68 to 114 cmbgs (27 -45 inches), and finer gray gravelly sand from 114 to 152 cmbgs (45 -60 inches). The other soil recorded for the area is Whatcom silts. The soils are a deep, moderately well drained soil formed in loess and volcanic ash over glaciomarine drift. They are found on glaciomarine drift plains and occupy the upland position in the kame -kettle type topography. The typical profile for Whatcom silt loam consists of a surface layer of silt loam from 0 -23 cmbgs (0 -9 inbs), a subsoil of lighter silt loam transitioning into loam with increased clay content from 23 -66 cmbgs (9 -26 inbs), and a yellowish compact loam from 66 -153 cmbgs (26 -60 inbs). It should be noted that gravel and cobble contents were significantly higher than the average gravel content for Whatcom silt loams (Goldin 1992:171 -172) (UCDavis SoilWeb n.d., NRCS n.d.). Vegetation Birch Bay and its tidal flats are considered a nearshore habitat, meaning the shoreline is in close proximity to marine waters. Birch Bay originally derived its English name from Menzies a botanist with the Vancouver voyage, who upon visiting the area in 1792 was impressed with the abundance of black birch (Betula occidentalis) trees. He also noted white and trembling aspen (Populus trichocarpa and P. tremuloides), pink flowered onion (Allium acuminatum or cernuum), green flowered Melanthium, now thought to be death camas; (Zygadensis venemosus) mock orange (Philadelphus lewisii), pine (Pinus sp.) and nettles (Urtica). Menzies also noted bushes, grasses and wildflowers (Roberts 2005:101,115 and Jeffcott 1949:276 -277). The journals also mention Vancouver's men making spruce beer on the shores of Birch Bay, which indicates that Spruce grew in the area (Picea likely sitchensis) ( Jeffcott 1949:276 -289). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 7 Vegetation in and around the project area includes deciduous birch (Betula sp.), alder (Alnus sp.), aspen (Populus sp.), maple (Acer sp.) and cherry (Prunus sp.) trees. Indigenous coniferous trees include western red cedar (Thuja plicata), western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), pine (Pinus sp.) and fir (Abies grandis and Pseudotsuga menziesii). Wetland plants include cattail (Typha latifolia), buttercup (Ranunculus sp.), bulrush (Scirpus sp.), and skunk cabbage (Lysichiton americanum). Water plants include water lily, eelgrass (Zolestra marina), and milfoil (Achillea millefolium). Other locally important and available vegetative species would have included bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum), blackcap (Rubus occidentalis), currants (gibes spp.), deer fern (Blechnum spicant), gooseberries ( Ribes spp.), huckleberries (TVaccinium spp.), Indian plum (Oemleria cerasiformis), oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor), red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa), snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus), sword fern (Polystichum munitum), and trailing blackberry (Rubus ursinus) (Pojar and MacKinnon 1994). The Birch Bay salt waters would also have provided important food source plants such as various varieties of kelp, sea lettuce and eelgrass. Fauna Fauna living in or near the project area include Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawyischa), coho salmon (O.kisutch), sockeye salmon (O.nerka), pink salmon (O.gorbuscha), steelhead trout (Salmo gairdneri), and white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), butter clams (Saxidomus gigantea), littleneck clams (Protothaca spp.), horse clams (Tresus spp.), cockles (Clinocardium spp.), bentnose clams (Macoma spp.), dogwinkles (Nucella spp.), and mussels (Mytilus spp.). Many species of bird, especially marine- adapted species such as eagles and waterfowl, live in the area. Mammals would have included beaver (Castor canadensis), bear (Ursus americanus), elk (Cervis Canadensis), mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), and a variety of marine mammals. Cultural Context In any investigation of the history of an area, a discussion of the past inhabitants is necessary to appreciate the full spectrum of possible occupational remnants. It is also important to broadly discuss the history of land use in the area along the northwest coast of Whatcom County and the immediate area surrounding Birch Bay. Ethnographic The Birch Bay salt waters would also have provided important food source plants such as various varieties of kelp, sea lettuce and eelgrass. In any investigation of the history of an area, a discussion of the past inhabitants is necessary to appreciate the full spectrum of possible occupational remnants. It is also important to broadly discuss the history of land use in the area along the northwest coast of Whatcom County and the immediate area surrounding Birch Bay. According to ethnohistoric data, this area was the ancestral land of the Semiahmoo or Semiahmah People, one group among the Coast Salish (Ruby and Brown 1990; Stern 1934; Suttles 1951). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 8 Their territory is reported to have been the area around Boundary Bay, Drayton Harbor, and Birch Bay. They practiced exogamy with the surrounding groups. The traditionally local groups are now known as the Lummi, Nooksack, and Snokomish, who were nearly obliterated by disease in the early 19th century. Today, the international border between Canada and the United States divides this area, but there are people on both sides who recognize their ancestry as extending across the line. The descendents of the people who lived at Si'ke ( Semiahhmoo Spit), Te polec, (Tongue Point), Ka'x an (Blaine), and ElElay (between Dakota and California Creeks) before the coming of Euro- Americans are scattered among the local Native communities of the Lummi Nation, the Nooksack Tribe, and the Semiahmoo Band of Canada. Birch Bay was the location of three permanent villages and numerous seasonal sites (Suttles 1951. The area traditionally called Te'polecks in Xwlemi Chosen, the language of the Lummi people, has been described by Al Scott Johnnie as the area of Semiahmah ( Semiahmoo Spit) from the place where it narrows (and before artificial stabilization the center of the spit used to wash out in winter) to the point of the spit. According to ethnohistoric and oral traditions, Te °polecks was a part of the ancestral land of the Semiahmoo People, a culturally distinct group of Coast Salish (Johnnie 2003 personal communication, Suttles 1951). Their territory is reported to have included the area around Boundary Bay, Drayton Harbor, and northern Birch Bay. Point Whitehorn, a significant land feature on the south side of Birch Bay, falls within the traditional territory of the Lummi Tribe, the local federally recognized Indian tribe (Suttles 1951). The Lummi are a Salish speaking group with close affinal ties to the Nooksack Tribe whose lands lay east of this area, and the Semiahmoo Band of British Columbia, Canada, whose traditional use areas extend to the northern Birch Point Uplands. The Lummi traditionally lived throughout the San Juan Islands and in mainland areas close to the water, relying heavily on shellfish, marine mammals, and fish for much of their subsistence. Historic In June 1792, Captain George Vancouver visited Birch Bay and camped near a vacant native village at the present location of Birch Bay State Park. The native village location is recorded as 45WH9. The bay was named Birch Bay, disregarding the Spanish name Garzon for the abundance of black birch trees along the shoreline (Jeffcott 1949:276). The expedition botanist, Lieutenant Archibald Menzies, made the crew's first observation of a tree suspended canoe burial at the vacant Birch Bay village (Jeffcott 1949:277). Suttles also records a Native village, sce wax, at this location (Suttles 1990:455). The Euro- American utilization of the general area began at Drayton Harbor around 1856 when the first Westerners arrived at Semiahmoo Spit and quickly realized the location's potential as a staging area for the exploitation of local natural resources. During the gold rush that took place in the Fraser River Valley at about this time, Semiahmoo Spit was the site of a small "boom town" where miners and travelers stopped before heading to Canada (Jeffcott 1949). In 1856, William Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 9 King Leer built a wharf and other buildings to accommodate gold- seekers on their way to the Fraser River Gold Rush. Leer's development was the first permanent settlement of non - natives on Drayton Harbor. In 1857 the Boundary Survey, headed by Lt. Col. Campbell, stopped at Semiahmoo Spit, where the Semiahmah Village was located, before moving to the Campbell River camp (Jeffcott 1949). By 1858 the Canadian Government in Victoria had begun requiring miners to register for licenses in that city. As a result, the miner's set -off point for the Fraser Valley shifted to the Port of Victoria, ending the majority of business at Semiahmoo City. In the late nineteenth century, the spit was the site of various failed attempts at settlement. Not until about 1872 was there any stable Euro- American settlement (Sullivan et al. 1982). At that time, Semiahmoo City was a trading post for settlers in the interior of northwest Whatcom County. The town of Semiahmoo City was eventually platted circa 1873 by R.S. Clark; it was central to the economic future of the area and played an important part in the settlement of Whatcom County as a whole (Roth 1926, Jeffcott 1949, Sullivan et al. 1982; Buswell [35 -7]). Euro - American settlement in the area was supported by fishing, logging and coal mining industries along the coast while in the interior the land was covered with large stands for mature coniferous forests; except for some areas of open prairie land. The inviting open spaces were probably not completely natural. According to Spear, the Nooksack maintained the prairies further inland near present -day Laurel and Lynden by setting fires to cull the re- growth of trees and brush so the area would continue to produce root crop plants (1977:17). Only after prairies were settled did people turn to clearing parcels that contained heavy timber ( Tremaine 1975:72). As the Fraser gold fields panned out and the logging industry began moving east, cattle ranchers and subsistence farmers moved in to exploit the cleared prairies of northern Whatcom County where there was often plentiful water and easily accessible grazing for their animals (Koert 1976; Spear 1977:14; Tremaine 1975:77). In the 1870s Misters Bruns and Preister settled most of the prime land on Birch Bay. Bruns homesteaded what is now Birch Bay Village and established the first post office there in 1872 (Jef(cott 1949:288). Preister is reported as settling on the south prairie of the bay, probably close to the present day State Park. Jeffcott reports Lora Gischer telling him, "The Indians must have been very numerous at one time, for when I was a boy we used to go up the beach near Preister Point and dig out skulls to play tricks on the unsuspecting" (1949:284). It is likely to be, but not completely clear if the site being was located at what is now Birch Bay Village. What is clear is that it was associated with Preister Point (which is not on current maps) and that Preister Point was at the "head of the bay." This information was given to Jeffcott during his interviews of pioneers of the area. Lora Gischer was the son John Gischer, who settled along Terrell Creek at Birch Bay in 1872 (Jeffcott 1949:283). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 10 The present project site was formerly owned by the Vogt Family. Charles Vogt arrived at Birch Bay with the Brans, Henspeters and others on February 22, 1871 (Jeffcott 1949:280). Although there were two abandoned cabins at the bay when they arrived, the compliment of persons arriving in 1871 represents the first permanent and lasting settlement of the area. The Vogt homestead has been continually occupied by the descendants of Charles Vogt since that time. Figures 4 -9 illustrate changes at the former Edgewater Resort through time. The postcard photos are from Clifford Ellis the dates of the photos are not known but he was actively working between 1945 and 1970. The shoreline images were taken by Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) for beach monitoring. Since 1977 the number of structures at the site had been reduced from about 43 to the remaining store building and a small shed at the rear of the site. Those structures were removed in 2015 (Baldwin 2016). In addition to the structures were numerous trees, where remnant root systems can be seen at the property. Former foundation locations are still surface - evident as illustrated by Figure 10, a topographic survey conducted by Wilson Engineering (provided for reporting). Figure 4. An early C. Ellis postcard photograph of the Edgewater Resort, note only three cabins on the south side of the store. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 11 Figure 6. An aerial image of the property in 1977 (WDOE). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 12 Figure 8. An aerial image of the property (north side) in 2001 (WDOE). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 13 Figure 9. An aerial image of the property (south side) in 2001 (WDOE). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 14 O 0 0 as 0 a, Z7, BIRCH BAY COMMUNITY PARK MASTER PLAN =: R TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY r= IlrilF r�rl __ Ir W !if I � t I IA (PRELIMINARY r Figure 10. A topographic survey map showing the remnant foundation excavations from the former cabins and outbuildings. Previous Archaeology and Cultural Resources Studies The majority of previous archaeological work in the area of Drayton Harbor and Birch Bay has been conducted at three focused areas: Semiahmoo Spit, Birch Bay Village and the Birch Bay shoreline. Past work has documented multiple sites with extensive and significant cultural resources relating a vast and varied precontact occupation of the area (Anderson and Smith 2001; Baldwin 1999, 2002; Baldwin and Wessen 2003; Clothier 1974; Gaston 1975; Gaston and Grabert 1975; Grabert 1973, 1976a -c; Grabert et al. 1978; Hovezak 2007; Miss 1992; Larsen 1969a -b, 1971; Reid 1997, 2000, 2001 2003; Roulette 1985, 1989; Solland and Stenholm 1963). To date, the majority of this work has focused on the precontact villages. Birch Bay Village was also a precontact occupation area with numerous sites being recorded to account for the varied expressions of cultural use in the area. The recent increase in the number of development - related projects conducted at Birch Bay Village on the southern slope of the Birch Point Uplands have resulted in numerous cultural resource surveys (a few germane projects include, but are not limited to: Baldwin 2004a -b, 2005; Baldwin and Albaugh 2005a -b; Baldwin and Arthur 2005a -g; Baldwin and Campbell 2003; Baldwin and Koetje 2003). The sites and cultural resource work most relevant to the subject project is that conducted along the Birch Bay shore. A number of known recorded sites outside of the current project area consist of: 45WH62, 45WH67, 45WH522, 45WH739, and 45WH767 (Gaston and Grabert 1975; Kaiser 2007; Reid 1997; Reid 2005; and Stone 2001). Little data exists for considering these deposits on the basis of their cultural affinity or level of temporal or cultural interconnectedness. In most cases the sites were recorded, and data collected, as part of development projects where CRM focus was on advancing construction and not necessarily the archaeological record of Birch Bay. Site 45WH62 was originally assessed by Gaston and Grabert (1975) as a sparse and scattered shell midden. In 2001, Robert Stone identified a portion of the site east of the area studied by Gaston and Grabert. Precontact materials consisted of FMR, salmon bone fragments, and various species of shell including, horse clam, cockle, Pacific little neck clam, barnacle, blue mussel, snails and limpet (Stone 2001). Site 45WH67 was first described by Gaston and Grabert (1975) as a thin shell matrix site (Gaston and Grabert 1975:50). Site deposits have been described as thin shell deposits, interbedded with sterile sand. Presumably it was a seasonally occupied site that was inundated by high water in between occupation events. Work by Shong (2004) resulted in a site form update and inclusion of additional data characterizing the site. Hovezak revisited the site in 2007 and again updated the site form. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 16 Gaston and Grabert (1975) originally recorded and conducted limited data recovery at the site as part of the Birch Bay Water and Sewer development circa 1975. The latest CRM work at 45WH67 included monitoring. CULTURAL RESOURCE EXPECTATIONS Based upon previous work at the site and the surrounding associated site area, it was a foregone conclusion that archaeological site 45WH67 was present. The purpose of the present work was to investigate the heretofore uncharacterized portions of the site as expressed on the park property. Field investigations were designed to establish better boundaries for the known shell matrix deposit and attempt to verify soils /site conditions throughout the property. FIELD INVESTIGATION The physical archaeological assessment of an area is conducted through visual reconnaissance of a project area, examination of existing ground disturbances and subsurface excavation as needed. Surface survey of an area proposed for ground alteration or other impact is employed in an attempt to locate any surficial cultural materials or structures with any historic or archaeological importance or cultural concern. When utilized, shovel probes or mechanical excavation can assist in providing a wider sample of subsurface soil conditions for determining the potential for, or presence /absence of, buried archaeological deposits. The employment of probes or trenches is most often dependent upon considerations of the landform, topography, project proposal and subsurface geologic conditions. Field investigations were conducted on June 28, 2016 and July 1, 2016 by DA Principal Garth Baldwin, Archaeologists Marsha Hanson, Oliver Patsch, Courtney Paton and Sebastian de Bont. Fieldwork conditions were sunny and warm. Present investigations consisted of additional pedestrian survey attempting to relocate previous subsurface test pit locations and for additional coverage of the surface area. The project area is a now empty lot, located in a densely developed and utilized commercial, recreational and residential area (Photos 1 -2). After the surface review, 13 shovel probes were excavated. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 17 Photo 1. An overview of the project area, view south east. Photo 2. An overview of the project area, view south west. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 18 Additional shovel testing was undertaken in order to further the known boundary of 45WH67 and to characterize soils and any heretofore unknown site deposits beyond. Probes were excavated as cylindrical pits, approximately 40 cm in diameter with no predetermined target depth. However, during the present survey all excavation was to cease when contact with any intact cultural deposit could be determined. All soil excavated from probes was screened through '/" mesh hardware screen. Details regarding the location, depth, sediments encountered and material content were recorded for each SP. During the present review 13 additional shovel probes were excavated with mixed results. The probes were intended to add to the growing database of subsurface data compiled from work by Drayton at the site and a shovel testing regiment conducted by ESA in 2015 (Ostander, et.al 2016). ESA excavated 28 shovel probes onsite. Probes and trenches have been determined "Positive" if any anthropogenic material was present, historic or precontact. The testing perimeters of ESA were reported as determining a probe positive and ceasing any further excavation (regardless of depositional integrity) when any suspected precontact material was encountered (to include FMR) (Ostander, et.a12016). The level of testing conducted by ESA was based on presence /absence of any cultural materials and when precontact material was encountered to end all excavation. Presence /absence data are sufficient for use here in our analysis. Drayton excavated trenches prior to 45WH67 being recorded on the property therefore more latitude was available for where, how and to what extent testing could be undertaken. The present Drayton shovel testing regiment was limited to areas outside of the known shell midden deposits and to cease excavation when intact archaeological deposits were encountered (or suspected as was the case here). The site soils encountered within the probes generally consisted of an upper stratum of dark grayish -brown fine sandy loam with underlying strata consisting of coarse sands ranging in color from brownish gray to yellow gray, probably reflecting chemical weathering of organic materials from the upper to lower profile. And the base soil is a naturally deposited gray beach sand when the bay was further inland from today (Photo 3). Drayton Archaeology Report 0316) 19 Photo 3. A typical sediment soil profile observed in shovel probes (GB2). Photo 4. The soil profile observed in GB4 Drayton Archaeology Report 0316) 20 Past use of the property has ranged from clearing, with likely some grading or plowing, to the near total development of it as the Edgewater Resort. In the majority of the site area there is a general mixed condition of soils that is well represented in GB4 (Photo 4). These conditions extend across the property, the grass areas nearest Birch Bay Drive, and likely under the adjacent paved driveways to those locations. The present work and that conducted previously was too limited in scope to have been able to collect enough data to demonstrate that definitively. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The present archaeological investigation of the proposed Birch Bay Community Park was conducted as additional testing to further define site deposits at the property related to the precontact shell matrix site 45 WH67. It should be noted that due to the disturbed nature of the soils and the proximity of extensive cultural deposits the likelihood for encountering significant cultural materials such as human remains and burial offerings is high where ever excavation takes place. Intact deposits are known to be located at the former office /store location and along Birch Bay Drive. Excavation for construction should avoid that area. Fill can be imported to support foundation construction and existing utility line corridors can be used to bring in new water, power, and sewer lines. A permit from the DAHP will be required prior to any construction or disturbance of any soils at the site. To reiterate the previously stated recommendations, Based upon tli.e result of dYis�ancl previous reviews at the site DA recommends the following measures be prescribed for any construction work at the park site; A. Prior to an ground disturbance an archaeological excavation and site disturbance p ermit inust be secured through the DARP. B. Excavations of any type (e.g. construction or further soils testing) should avoid the area adjacent to Birch Bay Drive to include the former store/office foo1print without first conducting data recovgry excavations first. C. In our opinion any excavation should be avoided in the most sensitive areas, but there is no scientific basis to avoid excavation outside of that location. Areas of low or moderate probability will likely contain traces of historic and precontact materials, but those areas have been extensively impacted and disturbed according to all observations. D. All construction activities and any related ground disturbance conducted at the park property propeqy should be monitored by a professional archaeologist. E. Adoption of an inadvertent discove plan far all use of the propedy. F. Design of any structures their locations, and incorporation of fill to avoid excavation in the most sensitive area should be wriously considered. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 21 The following is only offered as a guide and is not the complete text of any code, regulation or law. Washington State law provides for the protection of all archaeological resources under RCW Chapter 27.53, Archaeological Sites and Resources, which prohibits the unauthorized removal, theft, and /or destruction of archaeological resources and sites. This statute also provides for prosecution and financial penalties covering consultation and the recovery of archaeological resources. Furthermore, RCW Chapter 27.44, Indian Graves and Records, states that the willful removal, mutilation, defacing, and/or destruction of Indian burials constitutes a Class C felony. The assessment of the property has been conducted by a professional archaeologist and meets or exceeds the criteria set forth in RCW: 27.53 for professional archaeological reporting and assessment. The most recent addition to Washington legal code, RCW 68.50.645, Notification, provides a strict process for the notification of law enforcement and other interested parties in the event of the discovery of aM human remains regardless of perceived patrimony. Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 22 REFERENCES Anderson, Shelby L. R., and Ross E. 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Drayton Archaeology Report 0316J 29 Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Appendix D .......... Public Meeting Comments Summary April, 2017 221 Page Birch Bay Community Park Meeting August 6, 2016 Comments 1. "I would like to see BEAUTY created in the park, not Just functionality. I would like to see flowering trees for shade, flower shrubs, and fragrant flowers. Picnic areas could be naturally shaded with trees and made to feel cozy and inviting. Strawberry plants could be planted along walkways among the flowers." 2. "Would love to see a display garden featuring seed sown low input annuals. California poppy, nasturtium, to start and to be an example to the community to emulate the example in their own yard /roadside etc. plus or minus 1,000 sf." 3. " "Conservation Futures" - Support out Bay - Support our visitors - Support our locals Restrooms, covered area, parking" 4. "A new museum. Things I have in my garage should not be kept in my garage. Main interest, Capt. George Vancouver and early settlers. Kids could come for field trips." 5. "Must capture multi - generational interests. - Playground — children - Sports — teens, young adults, adults - Walking trail, arts — adults, wheelchair accessible" 6. "Need direct beach access for handicapped, plenty of parking, showers, bathrooms, stage, playground, building for visitor center." 7. "- twisty tube slide, - swings, - trees (lots), - ping pong,- hot dog stand, - spray park, - fountain, - Wi -Fi, - flowers, - signs to clean up after dogs, - monkey bars,- basketball hoops, - bathroomsHM, - picnic tables." 8. "- Amphitheatre if possible, - multi -use court (Pickle Ball, B- Ball),- use Sunset Park as alternative parking with a trail to beach park, - host site to cut maintenance costs, - restrooms and parking, - lawn areas with picnic tables and shade trees." 9. "Blue postal mail drop box." 10. "1. Provide barriers (either trees or fence) on both sides for businesses' protection 2. not too much parking (there's parking available at vacant golf course) — need lots of space for summer Chamber of Commerce functions 3. combine pickleball and basketball courts: install playground 4. provide wash off areas (for beachgoers) outside of bathroom 5. bike racks — no dogs allowed (many people don't pick up poop) 6. no sports rentals (cost to hire people to rent and probably some theft) 7. picnic tables, and or stages to be located in front (pink area — archeological site) 8. remove front fence" 11. "Thanks for the presentation August 6th. I'm sorry there weren't more young families represented. The site plan groups brought up lots of interesting ideas. One thing I would like to stress is that although parking is important, one should remember that the commercial entities are not buying this park - all the taxpayers are - and it behooves us to keep in mind that we want the park used by families and individuals. Walkers and bicyclists might not even go out on the tide flats or beach and that is okay but they need to be accommodated. I am quite sure the community could finance memorial benches etc. I would like to see the NW Parks and Rec represented. Have you contacted them? That is where a basketball court and teenager amenities could be located. I do feel some kind of appropriate play equipment should be provided for the younger age children. Some of us grandparents /great grandparents like to sit and rest a bit and watch them while they use up some energy!!! The idea of an Indian canoe, stumps of various shapes and sizes, creative climbing structures would be appropriate. Not plastic items -everyone agreed on that!!! Some shade should be provided and all agreed I think on a large grassy open space which can be utilized in many ways. Was a drinking fountain mentioned ? ?? I can't recall that it was. Am looking forward to your preliminary schematic." Meeting Notes — "Program Elements" changing area bike racks "locking" parking (ADA access) - restrooms low impact development Birch Bay Rd. improvements picnic area (benches, picnic tables) limit parking to maximize recreation area flowering accent planting niche spaces - low maintenance open shelter /public use only staging area for community events interpretive trail (island key map) - playground Birch Bay history exhibit /historic structure accessible beach access - recreational program support facilities shade canopy - public /private concession - teenage recreational facility - skate spot along berm trail Meeting Notes — "Site Observations" Hot, dry with no shade. Screening desirable. Site constraints? Cultural res. Respect history of area /site. Ht restriction. Purchasing Restrictions — Cons. Futures Need more Parking Zoning — Parking limits - Emergency Vehicle Access Popular area for walking Mail drop box Tsunami warning beacon will be installed No showers or basketball courts Leverage volunteer groups Locate appropriate teen rec. fac. Tidelands are a key tourism draw /attraction Explore grant funding opportunities Birch Bay Community Park Meeting August 31, 2016 Comments 1. "- Fire place back of building (ex: Fay Park, Bainbridge Island) - Basketball hoop in parking - Natural play area, headstart at EWRRC in Kendall, mixed equipment, check out kids play equipment "fueled" by adult workout equipment - Less parking, more green space" 2. " - Bus Lane - South side - Turn Lane - North side - Host Pad - N.E. corner - Wider parking spots 12', angle maybe? - Basketball /pickle ball — use Park District - Exercise station vs. Playground at Bay Horizon" 3. "Use one way angle parking at 36 °." 4. "Chamber seems wedded to their original concept ?! Can't please everyone — Concept A - Seems to have more open multi -use space. "Stage" in front of multi - purpose area better size. Re band concerts: consider close neighbors and sound which travels across Bay disturbing the quietness /enjoyment of Birch Bay. Neighbors and I don't like the bands /noise going on until 10 at night — state park (restaurants — sound travels all around Bay). Like children's play area. Temporary closure of parking area a good idea. I'd like some parking reduction. BBQ stand - atones? Trash? Has water district been contacted ?? Re showers, places to wash off —water scarce and expensive!! Like fire ring /seating idea. Again re parking — does not and will not solve events parking! Ordinary people will be using park regularly. Perhaps remove 10 -11 spaces on right side of schematic — and push grassy open space back a bit. Like trees for shade ... Thanks for incorporating so many ideas." 5. " #A — Extend covered area towards Beach to make slightly bigger. Put in BBall Court. Teenagers are not being thought about in any of the plans. Court could be used as "open space" during events. Teens would use mostly 4pm — dusk. 6. "Like concept B the best I would add food truck space to concept B Possibly add more fire pits I would prefer an option with less parking I think for most of the year the parking spaces will be unused" 7. "- Par exercise course as it is good for summer and winter use. Good agreement in our group about this. - Scrap or really cut back the play area. - Add food truck access in plan B. - Add a way to cut part of the parking lot for low use times so a basketball goal can be put in (portable /removable goal)." 8. "Ramp to stage important 3 entrances to park (walk -in) important Shower /rinse off not in center of entry Parking surface multi -use (pop -up basketball etc.) Fire pit - Play area accommodate adults and kids Turn lane /double lane at entrance No host site Separate /Unisex bathrooms great — some open all year - like pull -down bench Noise reduction planting — keep volume lower — too loud! Pavilion open to the public Yes to fire pit Open space #1— flexible /multi -use Solar lighting — motion activated — NOT on all night Reduced parking creates an area that could be for play /games — so still have a small play area as in "B" Gate open as much as possible" 9. "Concept A is preferable to the Golden Tides Association located to the south of the property. (The shelter is a concern for view sight lines for units 17 -19.) A has a much better layout for events and food trucksl Parking access looks great. Both plans are really terrific —we are excited to see this happen!" 10. "1) Temporary basketball court located on parking lot. 2) No band pavilion in south corner — too much noise for condo owners. 3) Enlarge center pavilion to hold bands." 11. "Modified B - Shower off to side — not centered - Minimize structures /maximize flexibility multi -use - Possible to have 2 entrance /exit or double width — more play space - Flexible multi -use Less parking, more park. Maybe same parking not per, 5 yes, 1 neutral - Parking surface multi -use - Concern for safety w/ parking in back, lighting — motion - Public Art/small natural kids play area — something to do - Meter /time /event only /2 -hour section - Stone fire place in back of covered area - Tent for events for shade - Designated vendor space - 3 walk -in entrances great - Noise reduction - Art — exercise course" Birch Bay Community Park Meeting October 18, 2016 Comments 1. " - Basketball hoop -Just one! - Pad for volunteer trailer! - Signage with Environmental info and things to do: ie: fly a kite, skim board, scavenger hunt, etc. - ID and count our Birds of Birch Bay- sell bird ID cards." 2. "In the near term, please place some port -o- potties on the property and find a low cost way to make it available for parking during some months." Received Letters 1. "I have been reviewing Concept A and B of the plans, we own Units #_ and #- at _ _, _, also this letter is from and and and — who own unit #_ and unit #J it appears that Concept B would be North of our condos, which would block our view, which also would mean more lights, music, noise level and events going on to the North of our units, which in turn would disturb our peace and tranquility that we have so much enjoyed. When we all purchased our condos most of us had a view and this would destroy our view of the bay, this would also lessen the value of our properties. We ask that you go with Concept A which is a reasonable request from units # J _, J and.- at " Birch Bay Community Park Master Plan Appendix E .......... Utilities & Stormwater April, 2017 231 Page OWilson S U R V E Y / E N G I N E E R I N G 805 Dupont Street, Ste. #7, Bellingham, Washington 98225 Telephone: (360) 733 -6100 • Facsimile: (364) 647 -9061 TO: Robert Droll, ASLA of Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect PS FROM: Rhett Winter, P.E., LEED AP ND / )_1VJ SUBJECT Whatcom County Parks: Birch Bay Community Park Existing and Proposed Use of Utilities JOB NO.: 2016 -070 DATE: 1/19/2017 The following memo is broke into two sections. The first section outlines each of the existing utilities. The second section outlines how each of the utilities will be used in the proposed site development including any upgrades that may be needed. Existing Utilities A map of existing utilities is attached as Exhibit A. Water service is provided by Birch Bay Water and Sewer District. A water meter is located in the middle of the site adjacent to Birch Bay Drive. Sewer service is provided by Birch Bay Water and Sewer District. There are three side sewers that serve the site; one near the north boundary, one near the south boundary, and one mid -way. Gas is provided by Cascade Natural Gas. The gas main is on the east side of Birch Bay Drive. Power is provided by Puget Sound Energy. The main power lines are aerial and on the west side of Birch Bay Chive. There is a primary power pole on the west side of the road near the middle of the site. There was, but no longer a secondary pole on the east side also near the middle of the site that provides service to the site. There are also two additional secondary poles on site; one to the north and one to the south. Cable TV, internet, and telephone are provided by Comcast. Additional options may available. The aerial communication lines have the same configuration as the power since they are on a shared pole. There is no known stormwater conveyance infrastructure that serves the site. Proposed Use of Utilities A map of proposed utilities is attached as Exhibit B. The water service will be connected to the existing meter and a new service line will be run to the outdoor shower area and to the main building. A branch off this service line will have a double check valve assembly to connect to the site's irrigation. Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect PS Birch Bay Community Park: Existing and Proposed Use of Utilities page 2 We have assumed at this point that fire protection is covered since the farthest structure is within 420 -feet of the hydrant. The sewer will be connected to the existing central side sewer and the other two side sewers will be abandoned in place. New sewer pipe will be installed from the road right -of- way to the main building. At this time we have assumed that the outdoor shower will not need to be connected to the sewer. Collected wash water will be dispersed subsurface through perforated pipe. A new gas service will be run from the existing gas main to the main building. The existing secondary power pole will be removed since it is in the middle of site. Starting at the primary power pole, power will be converted to an underground service that will run from the power pole across Birch Bay Drive to connect to the main building. Cable TV, internet, and telephone will originate from the same aerial pole and be converted to underground sharing the same routing as the power. The site is presumed to have soils suitable for stormwater infiltration based on preliminary analysis. All new uncovered paving surfaces within the site and for frontage improvements will be pervious asphalt. Roof runoff from the main building and multipurpose shelter will be collected and routed to subsurface infiltration trenches. All stormwater is expected to be managed with these approaches. Enclosures: Exhibit A: Existing Utilities Exhibit B: Proposed Utilities MWilson S U R V E Y / E N G I N E E R I N G 805 Dupont Street, Ste. #7, Bellingham, Washington 98225 Telephone: (360) 733 -6100 • Facsimile: (360) 647 -9061 MEMORANDUM TO: Robert Droll, ASLA of Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect PS FROM: Rhett Winter, P.E., LEED AP ND SUBJECT Whatcom County Parks: Birch Bay Community Park Pre - Application Meeting Stormwater Narrative JOB NO.: 2016 -070 DATE: 1/19/2017 This memo describes the stormwater management approach to address the proposed Birch Bay Community Park site development in accordance with the Whatcom County Municipal Code and the 2014 Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. In depth detail of the approach will be provided in a subsequent stormwater design report. The following outlines what is planned for stormwater management to address a few of the minimum requirements based on the current information available. Existing Conditions The site is approximately 3.60 acres. The site was last developed as a series of cabins with a few common structures as a lodging business. The remaining asphalt paving totals 22,700 sf. The remainder of the site is turf -type grass. The site is also known to have archeological artifacts on site. Soil Information The NRCS website lists the soils for the site as predominantly Neptune very gravelly sandy loam and a portion along the east boundary as Whatcom Silt Loam. These are hydrologic soil groups A and C, respectively. No on -site geotechnical work has been completed to verify the items outlined in the Site Suitability Criteria for siting infiltration systems. Proposed Conditions The existing asphalt paving will be demolished. The project includes the construction of a main building, a multi -use shelter, pedestrian hardscape, a parking lot, landscaping, and the associated underground utilities. Frontage improvements include pedestrian hardscape and additional paving for a transit stop. Minimum Requirements The new hard surfaces will exceed 10,OOOsf so all the Stormwater Manual minimum requirements will apply to all vehicle paving, pedestrian hardscape, building and shelter roofs, landscape surfaces, and frontage improvements. All of the requirements will be Robert W. Droll, Landscape Architect PS Birch Bay Community Park: Pre - Application Meeting Stormwater Narrative page 2 addressed in the stormwater design report submitted at a later date. Below is a discussion of how Minimum Requirements (MR) #5, 6, and 7 will be addressed. MR #5: On -site Stormwater Management The site qualifies for List #2. Lawn and landscape areas will be prepared to meet BMP T5.13 Post - Construction Soil Quality and Depth. All roof runoff will be handled using BMP T5.10A Downspout Full Infiltration. Each roof has a separate system that will be located in nearby turf areas. See the attached Exhibit B for trench locations. The size of these systems is to be determined based on the results of the soils investigation. The site does not have enough remaining forest cover to qualify for Full Dispersion. Both onsite and frontage improvement vehicle and pedestrian paving will be constructed of permeable pavements in accordance with BMP T5.15. Filling the site is a consideration if the results of the soils investigate conclude that the groundwater is high enough to preclude the use of the infiltration techniques. MR#6: Runoff Treatment The parking areas and paving for the transit stop are the only pollution generating hard surfaces that require treatment. A soils investigation will be conducted to evaluate the site suitability criteria. This evaluation will also determine whether or not the native soils are suitable for treatment. If the soils are not suitable, a layer of soil with a high organic content will be added below the permeable pavements to provide the necessary treatment before infiltration occurs. It is anticipated that 100 - percent of the runoff volume will infiltrate so the soil treatment combine with infiltration satisfies the requirement to provide enhanced treatment. MR #7: Flow Control It is expected that all of the runoff generated by the proposed improvements will infiltrate within the site. No further flow control is proposed. Enclosure: Exhibit B- Proposed Utilities & Stormwater v. u. R 1a 4e8 g�arr O U g y j " o ib 1ppI fil gHE � w� I - n Iz o� �Az of OLO -9 i0z °' 6ujaui8uauo "'" " "^ 9 N I U 3 3 N 1 9 N 3/ A 3 A H n S ♦�asufwr SNOI11ONOD JNIISIX3 :8 1181HX3 umell. eur. l Y, 1 ism- (ox) �.mis aY lmL) I � 0 C ' NVId �131Sb'W >INVd AlINf1WW07 AV8 HJ2119 fM NruL�r NMONS Stl LLiB6 Y YN]NI111B M �7 I 1D311HDdV 3d` DSONV1 -110214 'M 1TJ39O*d rY, ' ungNti r }ytw 9i -sz -e v. u. 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