KielRanch
KielRanch Concepts: January Public Meeting
KielRanch January Meeting Preferred Concepts OVERLOOK GATHERING SPACE
KielRanch January Public Comments Preservation of site history Restoration of spring habitat Educational (yet fun) opportunities Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ Visitors Center, classrooms. Expanded archeology research Commitment to complete development
KielRanch Recommendations (February PRAB) Don’t repeat other local resources Free public access No Visitors Center INTERACTIVE interpretation Provide emphasis on the adobe and spring… … but tell the whole history.
KielRanch Development Plan OPTION 1D (February PRAB) Development Plan OPTION 1D (February PRAB)
KielRanch Development Plan OPTION 1D Development Plan OPTION 1D Location of Parking Level of Spring restoration / development Level of access to park features Level of recreation / play elements High level of frustration / communication issues
KielRanch Development Plan OPTION 1D Development Plan OPTION 1D Recommendation: Public workshop to facilitate final plan draft.
KielRanch March 10 th Public Workshop
KielRanch Public Workshop Results TABLE 2TABLE 1TABLE 3TABLE 4TABLE 5
KielRanch Public Workshop: Table 2 (yellow) Utilized Option 1D (very similar) Controlled access to southern end Added water play, playground Added additional green areas Added multiple ramadas Did want to move parking, concerned about cost. Security guard
KielRanch Public Workshop: Table 4 (green) Utilized Option 1D Relocated parking to south ‘Discover’ overlook Added multiple ramadas Minimized spring development (with boardwalk) Green areas for “free play”. Expanded orchard Onsite attendant Grave marker
KielRanch Public Workshop: Table 5 (blue) Utilized Option 1D Minimal spring (no boardwalk) Site Steward program Fence / close historical park Interactive play (scavenger hunt, discover and explore) Green/Low impact development (natural landscape, composting toilets, sturdy furniture, cost)
KielRanch Public Workshop: Cross-over Votes TABLE 2TABLE 4TABLE 5 Overlook North End Minimal Spring Tree Buffer Perimeter Orchard Expanded Composting Toilets Site Steward Grave Marker
KielRanch Public Workshop: Voting Results Parking / Entry Access / Security Play Elements Spring Development T2T4T5 Relocate received highest vote, but split decision. (Combine T2, T5) Strongly want controlled access to Adobe area, open access north Spectrum from Green space (T4) to structured play (T5). Strongly want ‘naturalized’, minimal spring development (T4 + T5)
KielRanch Workshop Themes Preservation of site history Restoration of spring habitat Educational (yet fun) opportunities Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ Visitors Center, classrooms. Expanded archeology research Commitment to complete development
KielRanch Workshop Themes Preservation of site history –Control site access around Adobe –Perimeter Fencing –Controlled access to southern portion of park (historic) –Open access to northern portion (spring)
KielRanch Workshop Themes Preservation of site history Restoration of spring habitat Educational (yet fun) opportunities Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ Visitors Center, classrooms. Expanded archeology research Commitment to complete development
KielRanch Workshop Themes Restoration of spring habitat –No boardwalk, or minimal boardwalk –Naturalized restoration – native plantings, soft paved trails
KielRanch Workshop Themes Preservation of site history Restoration of spring habitat Educational (yet fun) opportunities Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ Visitors Center, classrooms. Expanded archeology research Commitment to complete development
KielRanch Workshop Themes Educational (yet fun) opportunities –Green Areas for free play –Discovery / Exploration (scavenger hunt) –No “playgrounds” or courts
KielRanch Workshop Themes Preservation of site history Restoration of spring habitat Educational (yet fun) opportunities Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ Visitors Center, classrooms. Expanded archeology research Commitment to complete development
KielRanch Workshop Themes Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ –Naturalized Site (and spring) –Soft paved trails
KielRanch Workshop Themes Preservation of site history Restoration of spring habitat Educational (yet fun) opportunities Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ Visitors Center, classrooms. Expanded archeology research Commitment to complete development
KielRanch Workshop Themes Visitors Center, classrooms. –Onsite Staff –Stewardship Program
KielRanch Workshop Themes Preservation of site history Restoration of spring habitat Educational (yet fun) opportunities Minimize paving, impact of recreation on history More interpretive trails, no courts or ‘tot lots’ Visitors Center, classrooms. Expanded archeology research (process) Commitment to complete development
KielRanch Parking Minimize asphalt North portion pedestrian access (pedestrian crossing) Parking for historic portion Access after dusk
KielRanch
KielRanch Spring Area Naturalized look Do not overdevelop None or minimal boardwalk
KielRanch
KielRanch
KielRanch Access and Security Fencing around historic portion, closed at dusk Supplemental fencing at Adobe
KielRanch
KielRanch Concept 1E Two smaller soft- paved parking areas Overlook ‘discovery’ Naturalized Spring Soft Paved Trails Additional ramadas Green open spaces Exploration / Discovery play
KielRanch Discovery and Exploration Play Scavenger Hunt Objects to climb and explore Green areas for free play Places to dig and explore
KielRanch Discovery and Exploration Play Scavenger Hunt Objects to climb and explore Green areas for free play Places to dig and explore
KielRanch
KielRanch
KielRanch
KielRanch