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Park & Trail Planning in Greater Lyttonsville

This document summarizes an environmental assessment for park and trail planning in the Greater Lyttonsville area of Montgomery County, Maryland. It discusses the purpose of protecting natural resources through good master planning. Key findings include the area's existing parkland, tree canopy cover, streams that flow into the Rock Creek watershed with some streams showing poor water quality. Next steps involve continued research on design solutions to preserve environmental integrity as the area redevelops.

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Park & Trail Planning in Greater Lyttonsville

This document summarizes an environmental assessment for park and trail planning in the Greater Lyttonsville area of Montgomery County, Maryland. It discusses the purpose of protecting natural resources through good master planning. Key findings include the area's existing parkland, tree canopy cover, streams that flow into the Rock Creek watershed with some streams showing poor water quality. Next steps involve continued research on design solutions to preserve environmental integrity as the area redevelops.

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Park Planning & Stewardship Division

Park & Trail Planning Section

Park & Trail Planning in Greater Lyttonsville

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County, MD


Park Planning and Stewardship Division
Chuck Kines, AICP, Park & Trail Planner/Coordinator
June 9, 2014

Overview
The Park & Trail Planning Section
M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks
The role of park and trail planning staff in area and sector master plans
Topics considered to analyze and develop recommendations
Analysis and Methodology

Specific issues for Greater Lyttonsville

-2M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

Park Planning & Stewardship Division,


Park and Trail Planning Section
About me
One of seven park planners in the P&TP Section
One of two certified planners (AICP)

About the Park and Trail Planning Section


Five planners, two landscape architects, one graphic designer
Coordinate and oversee all long-range land use and long-range
facility planning for the entire countywide park system
Manage/coordinate Park and Trail Master Plans
Participate in project teams for area master and sector plans

-3M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

-4M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks Mission:


Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation
with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy
lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.

Offer a range of leisure activities


that strengthen the body, sharpen the
mind, and renew the spirit

Manage the county park system so


it best meets the needs of current
and future generations
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M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks Mission:


Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation
with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy
lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.

Offer a range of leisure activities


that strengthen the body, sharpen the
mind, and renew the spirit

Manage the county park system so


it best meets the needs of current
and future generations
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M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

Methodology
Vision 2030 Strategic Plan
Shows where in the County we need more park and recreation
facilities and services
Sets priorities for programs, park operations, marketing,
management, and park planning and development

PROS Plan
Estimates how many and what type of recreation facilities are
needed for the next 10 years
Recommends how to deliver the facilities to meet the needs
Provides basis for recommendations in each master plan area

Recommends land acquisition priorities


Recommends priorities for preserving natural and historic/cultural
resources, and agricultural lands

Together, these two documents


Will help us to set clear priorities for acquisition and development
Guide input to park and area master plans, and the CIP
-7M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

How does PROS guide our other plans?


Service Delivery Strategies for Countywide Plans
Countywide Park Trails Plan
Site Selection Studies for Needed Facilities

Park Recommendations in Community


Master/Sector Plans

Urban Park Plans, Guidelines, and Standards


Master Plans for Individual Parks and Trail Corridors
Regulatory Review Developer provided Parks and Public Use Space
Repurposing and Renovation Studies
Programs of Requirement to guide Facility Plans
CIP Prioritization
Recreation Facility Development Plan, 2010-2030

-8M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

Urbanization of Montgomery County - Sector Plans

-9M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

THE PARK AND TRAIL PLANNING PROCESS FOR AREA AND SECTOR MASTER PLANS

Long Range Park Planning Considerations


What are the existing conditions?
What do residents like to do outdoors?
What do residents want to do outdoors now
that they cant (not enough land, need more
facilities, etc.)?
Where is the civic center of a community? Is
there more than one?
What opportunities will be available as part of
future land redevelopment?
What should be the ultimate overall pattern of
parkland and open space?

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Preliminary park planning issues in Greater Lyttonsville

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Urban Park Pattern and Role (Hierarchy)


Each area master plan should include a system & hierarchy of open spaces
based on the roles of each type of open space
For Sector Plan Areas:
active recreation destinations located within or near the plan area, including courts,
playgrounds, and lawn areas large enough for pick up soccer, festivals or events, etc.
a central civic green urban park (see Chapter 3), ranging in size from to 2 acres, depending on
projected densities, located in close proximately to a public transit hub, next to activating uses, with
a mixture of hard and soft surfaces including a central lawn area for events
an interconnected system of sidewalks and trails to connect parks and open spaces
wooded areas that will provide a sense of contact with nature

For each Urban Neighborhood: a neighborhood green, urban buffer park, or community use recreational
park

For each Block: an urban square, plaza, or green area


For each Building: outdoor recreation space
For each Residence: private outdoor space

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Public and Private Sector Roles in Open Space Systems


AREA MASTER PLAN
PROS

Public Ownership:
Parks

Private Ownership:
Public Use Space

Urban Park
Guidelines

Pattern & Role


Ownership
Design elements
Programming
Operations

Zoning
Requirements

Facility Plan

Site Plan

Public Use Space


Public Amenities

Recreation
Guidelines

Open Space System


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THE PARK AND TRAIL PLANNING PROCESS FOR AREA AND SECTOR MASTER PLANS

Needs Estimated by Geographic Areas


Countywide Needs

Athletic Field Area Needs

Planning Area Needs

Recreation / Aquatic Centers


Trails
Natural Areas
Dog Parks
Picnic Shelters / Group Picnic
Areas
Cultural Resources
Ice Rinks
Skate Parks
Volleyball Courts
Cricket Fields
Civic Greens
Community Open Space
Urban Wooded Areas

Adult Rectangular Fields


Youth Rectangular Fields
Baseball Fields
Adult Softball Diamonds
Youth Softball Diamonds

Playgrounds
Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts

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White Flint Open Space Hierarchy


PUBLICLY OWNED
For Everyone
Wall Park
swimming sports, recreation, and fitness
activities
White Flint Neighborhood Park Expansion
rectangular field space for multiple sports
For the Sector Plan Area
A central civic green
gathering, ceremonies, and celebrations

PRIVATELY OWNED
For Each Neighborhood
A neighborhood green
meeting place and landmark
For Each Block
An urban plaza
at each cluster of offices, residences, and
shops provide plazas, pocket parks, green
streets
For Each Building
Private recreation space
public use space, community garden, green
roof
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GARLAND AVENUE

Parks, Trails and Open Space Overview

Example: Long Branch Sector Plan


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Parks Recommendations

Relocate pool and recreation


center to library site

GARLAND AVENUE

Establish a new Central Civic


Green Urban Park during
redevelopment
Expand Flower Avenue Urban
Park with HOC development
Delete recommendation for
new urban park (8426 Piney Branch)

Example: Long Branch Sector Plan


- 17 M-NCPPC MONTGOMERY PARKS - PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

Purple Line Issues and


Recommendations
Resolve vehicular access
issues to pool and
recreation center caused
by the Purple Line
Acquire 8417 Piney Branch
Road (Glass Company)
Expand park to
county-owned property
south of New Hampshire
Estates Neighborhood Park

Example: Long Branch Sector Plan


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Thank you.

[email protected]
301-495-2184
ParkPlanning.org
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Environmental Assessment
Lyttonsville, Maryland

Tina Schneider, Senior Environmental Planner

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Purpose
Findings
Continued Research
Design Solutions
Next Steps

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Overview

Making good decisions for the future


Protecting, restoring, and preserving natural resources
Good master planning has to be sustainable
Social equality
Economic vitality
Environmental integrity

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Purpose

Parkland

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Existing Conditions

Canopy Cover
Streams

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Watersheds

Rock Creek
Watershed

Lower Rock Creek


poor water quality

Lyttonsville

Rock Creek D.C


fair water quality

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

1951 Streams

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

2014 Streams

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Streams: 1951 & Today

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Impervious Cover: 43%

Storm Drain Inlets


Storm Drain Outlets
Stormwater Flow
Receiving Streams

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission


Image source: http://bettercities.net/images/14862/drainage-diagram

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Stormwater Runoff

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

TREE CANOPY COVER 42.4

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Brownfields

Design Solutions

Streets

Community

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Buildings

Greener Surfaces

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Greener Buildings

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Tree Planting
Stormwater Treatments
Preservation Areas
Habitat Improvements
Restoration

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Brookville Road

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Stormwater Treatment

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

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