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PLAYLAND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM—
YEAR ONE

PLAYLAND SPORTS FIELD ZONE/
AMUSEMENT ZONE

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Submitted to: Submitted by:

Westchester County Sustainable Playland, Inc.

In association with: Playland Sports, LLC & Central Amusement International

Prepared by:

120 Bedford Road Armonk, NY 10504 JMC Project 13010

September 27, 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION
I.

  • TITLE
  • PAGE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................... 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING PROJECT SITE........................................ 3 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FIELD ZONE PROJECT ....................... 3 TRAFFIC AND PARKING ANALYSIS FOR ENTIRE DEVELOPMENT ....... 5 STORMWATER.................................................................................................... 40 GEOLOGY AND SOILS....................................................................................... 43 NOISE ANALYSIS ............................................................................................... 43 VISUAL ANALYSIS ............................................................................................ 44 UTILITIES............................................................................................................. 45 CONSTRUCTION PHASING............................................................................... 46

LIST OF SITE PLAN DRAWINGS

II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

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SP-1 SP-2 SP-3 SP-4 SP-5 SP-6 SP-7 SP-8 SP-9 SP-10
Cover Sheet Site Existing Conditions Map Site Demolition Plan Overall Site Layout Plan Site Layout Plan Site Grading Plan Site Utilities Plan Site Sediment & Erosion Control Plan Site Landscaping Plan Site Lighting Plan

APPENDICES

APPENDIX
A.
DESCRIPTION “Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation”, prepared by Carlin Simpson & Associates, dated 04/24/2013.
B. C.
“Visual Analysis” “Coastal Analyses Progress Report,” prepared by Leonard Jackson Associates, dated 09/13/2013.

  • D.
  • “Traffic and Parking Data Appendix” prepared by John Meyer Consulting, PC,

dated September 27, 2013 (within a separate volume) i

LIST OF FIGURES

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I.1 I.2
Site Location Map.................................................................................................. 1 Aerial Photo ........................................................................................................... 1 Existing Parking Area Locations ........................................................................... 27 Recommended Access Improvements ................................................................... 27 Existing Parking Utilization Pattern....................................................................... 30 Existing Parking Utilization Pattern....................................................................... 30 Existing Parking Utilization Pattern....................................................................... 30 Existing Parking Utilization Pattern....................................................................... 30 Existing Parking Utilization Pattern....................................................................... 30
IV.27 IV.28 IV.29 IV.30 IV.31 IV.32 IV.33

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LIST OF TABLES

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IV.17 IV.18 IV.19 IV.20 IV.21
Parking Utilization Survey Performed on Friday August 2, 2013......................... 29 Parking Utilization Survey Performed on Saturday August 3, 2013 ..................... 29 Record Amusement Park Attendance .................................................................... 31 Parking Supply Summary ...................................................................................... 37 Projected Year 1 Friday Parking Summary without Year 1 Amusement ............. 38 Park Increase
IV.22

IV.23 IV.24
Projected Year 1 Saturday Parking Summary without Year 1 Amusement .......... 38 Park Increase Projected Year 1 Friday Parking Summary with Year 1 Amusement Park .......... 38 Increase Projected Year 1 Saturday Parking Summary with Year 1 Amusement Park ...... 38 Increase
IV.25 IV.26
Projected Year 6 Friday Parking Summary ........................................................... 38 Projected Year 6 Saturday Parking Summary........................................................ 38

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LIST OF CHARTS

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IV.1 IV.2 IV.3 IV.4 IV.5 IV.6 IV.7
2010 Daily Attendance........................................................................................... 31 2011 Daily Attendance........................................................................................... 31 2012 Daily Attendance........................................................................................... 31 2013 Daily Attendance........................................................................................... 31 Projected Year 1 Daily Attendance without Increase for Amusement Park.......... 38 Projected Year 1 Daily Attendance with Increase for Amusement Park............... 38 Projected Year 6 Daily Attendance........................................................................ 38

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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Supporting Documentation (SD) Report has been prepared to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated with the Year One Development Program of the multi-phase, multi-year redevelopment of Playland Park. Playland Park is located in the City of Rye, NY (Figures 1 & 2), and is currently owned and operated by Westchester County. This project represents the first year of improvements in connection with a comprehensive multi-year improvement program for Playland Park The program divides the park into various zones, including an Amusement Zone, a Beach Zone, a Field Zone, a Fountain Plaza Zone and a Shore Zone. The Year One Development Program consists of the re-development of the northerly portion of the existing Playland parking field into a 95,000 square foot (s.f.) Field House plus two outdoor artificial turf sports fields. Site plans depicting the proposed re-development are provided separately. The overall Playland Improvement Plan (PIP), submitted previously, designates this area as the Field Zone.

Year one improvements include restoration of two towers and a portion of the Colonnade in the Amusement Zone and the removal of the miniature golf attraction from the Fountain Plaza Zone. Since the restoration of existing structures would typically qualify as a Type II action and since the area of the miniature golf attraction, which is approximately 10,000 square feet, would merely be converted back to a plaza state with no other changes that could be assessed, this Supporting Documentation Report focuses only on the Field Zone improvements.

This SD Report discusses environmental impacts associated with the Year One Development Program and mitigation measures that are incorporated into the project development and design to mitigate the environmental impacts to the maximum extent practicable. The potential environmental impacts were identified in discussions with the Westchester County Planning Department.

This report includes supporting site plans and documents, including a study on Traffic and Parking and a Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation (Appendix A). Also included in this report is a detailed visual analysis that examines visual impacts, building elevations, and 3D models (Appendix B), as well as a Coastal Analyses Progress Report (Appendix C).

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YEAR ONE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PLAYLAND SPORTS FIELD ZONE / AMUSEMENT ZONE

SITE LOCATION MAP

SCALE: 1" = 1000'

  • JMC PROJECT: 13010
  • DATE: 09/2013

  • I.1
  • FIGURE:

PLAYLAND
LAKE

SITE

LONG ISLAND
SOUND

YEAR ONE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

PLAYLAND SPORTS FIELD ZONE / AMUSEMENT ZONE

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH

SCALE: 1" = 1000'

  • JMC PROJECT: 13010
  • DATE: 09/2013

  • I.2
  • FIGURE:

The Playland Improvement Plan was presented to the County on September 6, 2013 by Sustainable Playland Inc. (SPI). The PIP outlined a work plan and a new path for Playland around a redevelopment and stewardship framework for the future of the park. The work plan is a multi-year program to begin a systematic restoration of the Park.

The Playland Improvement Plan (PIP) describes the site based upon five (5) zones as follows, of which the Field Zone is the subject of this SD Report, as noted above.

 Amusement Zone  Field Zone  Fountain Plaza Zone  The Beach Zone  The Shore Zone

In addition, as part of the PIP, the currently closed Ice Casino will be restored and re-opened, and a Westchester County Children’s Museum is proposed.

In summary, the PIP focuses on the historic preservation and restoration of the Playland National Landmark buildings, amusement rides and landscape, while adding new rides and venues to the amusement park area, and a state-of-the-art sports and recreation amenities which research indicates is needed by Westchester County residents, while also helping establish year-round activity at Playland Park. By diversifying Playland’s programs and providing more public amenities, the PIP enhances the attractiveness of Playland Park in terms of both public use and revenue potential for the County.

The traffic and parking analysis discussed in Section IV considers not only the Field Zone year one modifications, which is the subject of the proposed action, but also considers the traffic and parking associated with the potential increases in amusement park patrons projected six years after the amusement park’s new management is in place.

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The traffic and parking analysis concludes that the existing roadway network has excellent capacity, and there is substantial excess capacity available for additional traffic volumes with no significant impacts to the existing levels of service. In addition, the existing parking lot utilization was surveyed as being well below capacity, confirmed by an analysis of historical attendance data. Accordingly, the proposed parking supply will typically be able to accommodate most or all of the parking demand other than the Fourth of July, when the existing lot is at capacity. With a recommended parking management plan, the Fourth of July parking demand is anticipated to be able to be accommodated as well.

II. DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING PROJECT SITE

The existing Field Zone project site is within the northerly portion of the main Playland parking field. The existing parking area proposed to be utilized for the Field Zone is approximately 12.7 acres in size. The site is bordered by residential neighborhoods to the north and west. These neighborhoods are separated from the park area by a dense buffer of existing, mature vegetation which will remain. The Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary and (Playland) Manursing Lake lie directly to the northeast with Long Island Sound situated beyond. Playland’s main parking field to remain is located directly to the south of the proposed Field Zone.

The majority of the existing Field Zone area consists of a continuous asphalt parking field in marginal condition. Within this area there are approximately 1,500 parking spaces, area lighting and four Westchester County Maintenance Facility buildings which are to remain. The County Maintenance operations currently take advantage of this parking area for storage of equipment, materials and vehicles. The parking field is typically underutilized during regular in-season operations at Playland Park. On exceptionally busy weekends such as the 4th of July, the entire parking field is utilized.

III. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FIELD ZONE PROJECT

The Field Zone will be operated by Playland Sports LLC, a new Westchester based company. The mission of Playland Sports is to provide an environment that offers participants of any age, or any skill level, the opportunity to further develop their interests in recreational activities, while placing a
3high value on sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. From the friendliness of the staff and instructors, to the cleanliness of the facilities, Playland Sports pledges to provide the best possible athletic experience. The facilities will offer opportunities for soccer, field hockey, baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, volleyball, basketball and a golf lesson area in a fully climate-controlled facility.

Playland Sports engaged P I Sports, LLC (Pinnacle), a national developer of recreational sports venues, to conduct a market feasibility study for a proposed recreational sports project in the Westchester market with an emphasis on Playland. The study area also included communities east of White Plains, south of Greenwich, and north of New Rochelle. The study investigated the local needs of sports such as lacrosse, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball/softball, and football. Pinnacle staff gathered and analyzed pertinent socio-economic and demographic data-both general and sports-specific; identified and interviewed potential customers and competitors; and investigated site issues.

Pinnacle analyzed the relevant data and found a large need for both indoor and outdoor sport facilities in Westchester County. This is due to the combination of an increasing number of sport participants, the decreasing availability of outdoor fields, a lack of indoor facilities, and dissatisfaction with current facilities in the area. An indoor facility of approximately 95,000 square feet to house indoor sport courts and turf fields, as well as two outdoor turf fields, were recommended to meet the area’s needs on a year round basis.

The entrance to the indoor climate-controlled Field House facility will be on the side of the building away from nearby residences (Appendix B), to minimize noise and traffic impacts on adjacent properties. Parking for all activities will be located on the east side of the indoor fields, effectively shielding neighbors from the loading or unloading of Field Zone participants and guests. The outdoor fields will be located so as to maintain sight lines to the Long Island Sound from nearby homes.

The Field House building will incorporate state-of-the-art, energy-efficient construction and design, along with the latest in sports equipment.

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The Field House indoor amenities will include, at a minimum:
 Two 100 ft. by 200 ft. soccer/lacrosse fields  Six tournament-specification volleyball courts which can convert to all, or a combination of, three regulation high school basketball courts (or six basketball training courts)
 Four 15 ft. by 75 ft. batting cages  Accessible spectator viewing areas  A full service café with healthy food options  20 large, flat-screen TVs with a professional sound system  Amenities such as restrooms, meeting rooms, and party rooms.

The outdoor area will include two full size outdoor artificial turf, lighted fields that will be lined for soccer, lacrosse, and football. Outdoor fields will also have ample spectator seating and easy access to the indoor amenities for food service, restrooms, etc.

Access to the facilities will be securely regulated by having one main entrance and a check-in process for both visitors and guests. Fields, courts, restrooms, meeting rooms, and the food service areas have all been laid out and designed for the safety and security of Playland’s participants and guests as well as the regulation specifications of the various sports.

IV. TRAFFIC AND PARKING ANALYSIS FOR ENTIRE DEVELOPMENT
A. SUMMARY
1. Traffic

The site benefits from an excellent regional transportation system provided to the existing Playland Amusement Park. Direct access via I-95 provides regional access from Westchester, New York City and Connecticut. Playland Parkway extends approximately 1.5 miles from I-95 to and within the site. Playland Parkway provides two travel lanes in each direction and traffic signals along the roadway are signalized and operated by Westchester

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County Department of Public Works (WCDPW). In conjunction with this study, 11 intersections have been analyzed. Conditions have been evaluated during the peak weekday afternoon hour as well as two peak hours on Saturday during both August while the amusement park is in operation as well as during March when the park is closed. The existing roadway network has excellent capacity and vehicles traveling through the study area currently experience relatively short delays. There is substantial surplus capacity available for additional traffic volumes.

This traffic analysis considers the Field Zone year one modifications, which is subject of the proposed action, and also considers the traffic associated with the change in management for the Casino Ice Skating Rink, the proposed Westchester Children’s Museum and potential increases in amusement park patrons projected six years after the amusement park new management is in place.

Intersection capacity analyses were computed for existing conditions as well as future conditions with and without the redevelopment of the site. The capacity analyses indicate that the existing conditions can accommodate the projected traffic volumes. Accordingly, no off-site traffic improvements are recommended at the analyzed intersections.

While delays have occurred along Playland Parkway which impact intersecting roadways, the delays typically occur on the Fourth of July and other special events and the delays are typically attributable to queuing within the site extending along Playland Parkway. Internal improvements are recommended to enhance the flow of traffic into the parking lots and to increase the storage capacity to accommodate vehicles in queue, which will minimize the occurrence of queuing along Playland Parkway.

2. Parking

We have undertaken an extensive parking evaluation, including an assessment of the existing parking supply, typical summer parking utilization, the anticipated modifications to the existing supply, the projected parking utilization for Field Zone, Westchester Children’s
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Museum and the Casino Ice Rink. The site currently provides a total of approximately 3,199 parking spaces, including parking used as needed in the northeast corner of the site as well as the use of approximately 125 employee parking spaces within the lawn areas just inside the entrance to the site which the County indicated is used primarily on the Fourth of July.

Parking utilization surveys were performed on Friday 8/2/2013 and Saturday 8/3/2013 to assess typical summer weekend parking utilization as a base condition. The existing parking lot utilization was well below capacity during the recent survey. The Friday utilization peaked at 1,199 spaces at 9p.m., resulting in a maximum of only 37.48 percent of the overall supply being utilized. The Saturday utilization peaked at 838 spaces at 6p.m., with a maximum utilization of only 26.20 percent of the overall supply. The existing parking utilization occurs primarily between the main parking lot entrances and the park entrance near the dragon coaster. A relatively low number of cars are typically parked within the majority of the Field Zone redevelopment area.

The County provided park attendance data from 2010 to the present. The attendance on 8/2/2013 was 5,083 and the attendance on 8/3/2013 was 4,458. Based on our review of the data provided by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, & Conservation, the park attendance on the surveyed weekend were above average.

The park had a peak attendance on 7/4/2010 of 18,031. Thus, this attendance approximates the current capacity of the site. When the parking is full on the site, arriving vehicles are not permitted to enter the park. The Fourth of July is by far the busiest day of the year and is an anomaly relative to typical parking utilization at the park. Other busy days include Memorial Day, Labor Day and special events such as concerts. The County discussed existing operations relative to the uses of various parking areas as well as the occasional parking management currently implemented by the County on busy days.

As a result of the proposed uses, there will typically be additional parking demands and there will be a reduction in overall parking supply. With the implementation of temporary parking
7along the site access driveway during evenings on busy days, there would be a net reduction in the supply of approximately 766 spaces. It is anticipated that the Field Zone would not have typical scheduling during the busiest days of the park and the Field Zone spaces could be used by families attending the park. The Westchester Children’s Museum would be expected to not have a substantial number of visitors that are not attending the park on busy park days.

The park has a peak ratio of approximately 5.63 park attendees per parking space per day, which includes the turnover of certain spaces of families not staying all day, the use of public transportation and private buses, as well as drop off activities. Applying the 5.63 ratio to the net reduction of 766 spaces reduces the daily capacity to approximately 13,500. The attendance did not reach this level in 2013 other than the Fourth of July. Accordingly, the proposed parking supply will typically be able to accommodate most or all parking demands other than the Fourth of July. Variable pricing is currently used at Playland for parking and the future pricing should continue to use variable pricing, with possible adjustments to the pricing. Improvements are recommended to pavement markings, traffic control signs and wayfinding signs within the site. A parking management plan is also included. Variable message signs and other methods should continue to be used to advise motorists on busy days. The use of public transportation should also be encouraged on busy days.

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