PROVIDENCE PARK

CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA PARKS AND RECREATION

JUNE, 2018

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Providence Park Master Plan City of Milton, Georgia

Prepared For:

City of Milton Parks & Recreation Department

2006 Heritage Walk Milton, Georgia 30004

Prepared By:

Barge Design Solutions

2839 Paces Ferry Road, SE Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

June, 2018

P r o v i d e n c e P a r k M a s t e r P l a n S u m m a r y B a r g e D e s i g n S o l u t i o n s 1 Providence Park The Providence Park Master Plan was prepared with the participation and guidance of the Citizens of the City of Milton, Project Stakeholders, Department Staff, and City Offi - cials. We appreciate your time and effort, thank you!

City of Milton, City Council Members

Mayor Joe Lockwood Peyton Jamison - District 1 Laura Bentley - District 2 / Post 1 Matt Kunz - District 2 / Post 2 Mayor Pro Tem Joe Longoria - District 3 / Post 1 Rick Mohrig - District 3 / Post 2

City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

David Shannon Todd Townes Ron Hill Jason Alberici Joey Costanzo Scott Stachowski Phil Cranmer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

SECTION 1.0 PROJECT GOALS / OBJECTIVES page 4

SECTION 2.0 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING page 5

SECTION 3.0 PROJECT APPROACH page 5

SECTION 4.0 SITE INVENTORY & ANALYSIS page 8

SECTION 5.0 PROGRAM OPTIONS page 10

SECTION 6.0 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT page 10 6.1 Concept Development page 10 6.2 Preliminary Master Plan page 16 6.3 Final Master Plan page 19 6.4 Long-Term Master Plan & Phase I Development page 19 6.5 Providence Park Master Plan Adoption page 20 6.6 Program Elements page 21

SECTION 7.0 GRAPHICS A. Inventory & Analaysis - Soils Analysis page 31 B. Inventory & Analaysis - Slope Analysis page 33 C. Inventory & Analaysis - Vegetation Analysis page 35 D. Inventory & Analaysis - Opportunities / Constraints page 37 E. Concept 1 - Community Gathering page 39 F. Concept 2 - Adventure Play page 41 G. Concept 3 - Learning Environment page 43 H. Preliminary Master Plan (January 9, 2018) page 45 I. Final Master Plan (February 12, 2018) page 47 J. ADA Compliant Multi-Use Trail (February 12, 2018) page 49 K. Long-Term Master Plan (April 26, 2018) page 51 L. Phasing Plan (April 26, 2018) page 53

SECTION 8.0 APPENDICES A. Community Input Tabulations & Comments page 57 B. Opinion of Probable Cost - Phasing Option page 63 C. 2014 Providence Park Aerial page 71 D. Meeting Minutes page 75

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SECTION PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1.0 The 2018 City of Milton Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan included a pro- totype for Community Parks, which serve as the centerpiece of the park system. According to the plan, Community Parks are intended to be accessible to multiple neighborhoods and should focus on meeting community-based recreation needs, as well as preserving unique landscape and open spaces. Community parks should balance active and passive uses, team and individual recreation serving all age groups and abilities. However, due to topograph- ic challenges, shallow rock, and the desire to preserve much of the natural landscape of the site, this park is to be developed as a Passive Community Recreation Park. Passive recre- ation or “low intensity recreation” emphasizes the open-space aspect of a park and allows for the preservation of the natural environment. It typically involves a lower level of development, non-programmed recreation opportunities in a managed environment.

Typical Passive Community Parks can include facilities such as: playgrounds, picnic ar- eas and pavilions, nature trails, paved multi-use trails, accessible public open space such as meadow or woodland, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts, disk golf course, dog park, irrigated turf fi eld for informal non-organized sports and free play.

Passive Community Parks are increasingly popular amongst residents as they not only protect and conserve natural areas, but also provide for some level of public usage, par- ticularly for unstructured and self-scheduled forms of recreation such as walking, hiking, riding, or nature enjoyment. This report addresses the development of park services on the recently acquired 42-acre Providence Park. The goals driving this master plan include the following:

• Preserve much of the natural and scenic qualities of the park • Integrate a variety of diverse passive recreation activities which will serve a variety of age groups and abilities. • Emphasize the unique recreation assets the site has to offer with regards to Providence Lake and the former quarry.

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• Establish appropriate facilities that promote enthusiasm and stewardship for the natural environment. • Respect the constraints imposed by the limited developable area of the site.

SECTION PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 2.0 The City of Milton purchased Providence Park from Fulton County in 2015. The site consists of approximately 42 acres and is located wholly within the City of Milton, Georgia. The proper- ty had been utilized as a park since 1971 un- til it was closed by Fulton County in 2004 for environmental cleanup, then reopened by the City of Milton in 2016 after its purchase. Prior to 1971, the property was utilized as a Fulton County road aggregate quarry and mainte- nance facility. Currently the park consists of a condemned lodge building, a network of soft surface trails, a small outdoor classroom and a fi shing lake (Lake Providence). The lake was reportedly constructed around 1970 as a watershed. The quarry, though fenced, remains as an open pit, but is not open to the pub- lic. A breach in the dam at the top of the quarry has allowed water to spill into the quarry, fl ooding it. At one time, the quarry housed a rock climbing venue and was actively utilized by park patrons. The existing park entrance and small parking area are located off Provi- dence Park Drive. The site is bounded on the west, south, and east by private residences and to the north by Providence Lake.

The park property is currently open to the public with limited vehicular access into the site. While there are no structured facilities for use, there are two marked natural surface trails that wind throughout the site and are used, daily, by the community.

Due to topographic challenges, shallow rock, and the desire to preserve much of the nat- ural landscape of the site, this park is to be developed as a passive recreation park. The exact mix of park amenities will be determined by working with the citizens of the City of Milton and City Staff.

SECTION PROJECT APPROACH 3.0 Using a typical Master Planning project approach toward Providence Park, the project passed through a series of design stages before a Final Master Plan was approved. The

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following represent the milestones completed along the way.

• Notice to proceed issued to Barge Design Solutions • Data Collection / Development of Inventory and Analysis graphics • Flyers advertising public meeting distributed, Stakeholders notifi ed, public meeting advertised • Stakeholder Meeting - Presentation of Inventory & Analysis / Programming discussion • Public Meeting #1 – Presentation of Inventory & Analysis / Programming discussion • Presentation of Concept Drawings to City Staff / Parks & Rec. Advisory Board • Public Meeting #2 - Presentation of Preliminary Master Plan • Presentation of Preliminary Master Plan to Recreation Advisory Board • Presentation of Final Master Plan / Opinion of Probable Cost to City Council • Public Meeting #3 - Long Term Master Plan / Phase 1 Master Plan • Presentation to City Council- Long Term Master Plan / Phase 1 Master Plan / Opinion of Probable Costs • Providence Park Master Plan Adoption

The following provides a brief description and timeline of sequence of Meetings. Refer to Appendix D - Meeting Minutes (Page 75) for more information on each meeting.

Preparation of Base Information Barge Design Solutions prepared AutoCAD base information utilizing GIS fi les, survey data and aerial photography obtained from the City of Milton.

Park Site Visits / Inventory and Analysis. Consultants conducted multiple site visits during the early phases of the design process; walking the entire site, including the lake edges, adjacent marsh areas and quarry bottom. The intent of the site walks was to become familiar with the natural features of the site and to identify the opportunities and constraints of the park itself. From the data collected, consultants developed a series of graphics illustrating their fi ndings.

Stakeholder Meeting - Presentation of Inventory & Analysis / Programming discussion The initial Stakeholder Meeting was held in Council Chambers at City Hall in Milton on August 24, 2017. The purpose of this meeting was to allow those within closest proximity of Providence Park (i.e. adjacent property owners) to share their opinions, thoughts and concerns on the future development of the park prior to the discussion being brought to the public. The Site Analysis data was presented to the Stakeholders and a programming discussion commenced. Refer to Appendix A - Community Input Tabulations & Comments (Page 57).

Public Meeting #1 – Presentation of Inventory & Analysis / Programming discussion The Consultant presented the Park Site Inventory & Analysis diagrams at Public Input

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Meeting #1 on September 19, 2017. The information presented at this meeting was the same information presented to the park Stakeholders on August 24, 2017. Following the presentation of the graphics, park programming elements were discussed. Refer to Appendix A - Community Input Tabulations & Comments (Page 57).

Presentation of Concept Drawings to City Staff / Parks & Rec. Advisory Board On November 16, 2017, Barge presented three conceptual park plans to City of Milton Staff and the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Utilizing the programming information gathered at the 8.24.17 and 9.19.17 meetings from Stakeholders and Citizen Input data, a variety of park elements were located within three conceptual diagrams.

Public Meeting #2 - Presentation of Preliminary Master Plan Barge presented the Preliminary Master Plan graphic for Providence Park, on January 9, 2018 to the public at Public Input Meeting #2. The Preliminary Master Plan was derived by combining layouts from each of the concept plans.

Presentation of Preliminary Master Plan to Recreation Advisory Board The Preliminary Master Plan graphic for Providence Park was presented to the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 18, 2018 for their review and comment.

Presentation of Final Master Plan / Opinion of Probable Cost to City Council Based on comments received at the second Public Meeting, the meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and additional comments from the City of Milton, the Providence Park Preliminary Master Plan was revised and advanced to Master Plan level. The graphic was presented at the City Council Work Session on February 2, 2018.

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Public Meeting #3 - Long Term Master Plan / Phase I Master Plan On April 26, 2018 the consultant presented a PowerPoint presentation, to the public, that explained the design process taken to arrive at the current iteration of the Providence Park Master Plan. The presentation covered the adjustments and refi nements that had been made to each of the master plans, concluding with the most recent graphics that illustrated Long-term Development and a Phase I Development. Their comments were recorded.

Presentation to City Council - Long Term Master Plan / Phase I Master Plan / Opinion of Probable Costs On May 14, 2018, Barge presented a PowerPoint presentation that explained the design process taken to arrive at the current iteration of the Providence Park Master Plan. The presentation covered the adjustments and refi nements that had been made to each of the master plans concluding with the most recent graphics that illustrated Long-term Development and a Phase I Development. Two Milton citizens requested an audience with City Council.

Providence Park Master Plan Adoption – The Providence Park Master Plan document, Long term Master Plan and Phase I Development Plan were presented to City Council on June 18, 2018 for approval and adoption. By unanimous acclimation, The City Council voted to accept the Providence Park Master Plan Documents as the guiding documents for the development of Providence Park.

SECTION SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS 4.0 Prior to concept development a series of analyses were conducted. The following is a summary of each of these analyses; a graphic diagram accompanies each summarization.

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Soils Analysis Observations: (RE: Graphic A - Page 31). • Vast majority of soils drain moderately well • Nutrients are available within the soils for plants and wildlife • Majority of soils are favorable for some form of development • Rock is prevalent on site • Depth to rock and strength of soil will limit some forms of development.

Slope Analysis Observations (RE: Graphic B - Page 33). • Provides positive drainage through most of the site • Breach in dam at the top of the quarry has diverted the stream – result is fl ooding of the quarry. • Provides a variety of experience for park users • Majority of the site area is greater than 8% grade • Former quarry has near vertical walls • Steepness of slopes will limit the types of development that can occur on site

Vegetation Analysis Observations (RE: Graphic C - Page 35).

• Variety of plant ecosystems within the park site • Some invasive plants (Chinese privet, Japanese honeysuckle, browntop) located on site, specifi cally within the fl oodplain and wetland areas • Some very large hardwoods located on site; specifi cally, on the eastern side of the park

Opportunities and Constraints Analysis Plan – (RE: Graphic D - Page 37). Opportunities – Providence Park • Established vehicular entrance into the park property • Existing pedestrian trails shows interest in the site • Lake /quarry / open fi eld may provide unique recreation opportunities • Multiple locations that provide interesting views.

Constraints – Providence Park • Multiple setbacks / buffers on lake and streams will limit activities within these areas • Steep slopes on site may limit some activities • Abundance of rock may limit some types of recreation

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SECTION PROGRAM OPTIONS 5.0 To understand the changing needs and new recreation trends in a community, the Consultants asked a series of questions to both the Stakeholders and Public Meeting attendees as a starting point for discussion. The questions were as follows:

1. What types of activities or programming would you like to see within Providence Park? 2. What are your issues or concerns regarding the Master Plan Development for Providence Park? 3. What else would you like for us to know about Providence Park?

As each question was addressed, the responses were recorded on large Post-It Note sheets of paper which were then displayed on the wall so that all responses could be viewed. The meeting participants were then each given 5 sticky dots and were asked to place 1 dot next to each of their top 5 park interests / concerns.

The results of this exercise were tabulated by the consultant to be used to help determine the types of programming elements for Providence Park. The information in Appendix A- Community Input Tabulation and Comments (Page 57), contains the results from both the Stakeholder Meeting and Public Meeting 1.

The Consultant used this programing information as a point of departure for the development of the three alternative concept plans for Providence Park.

SECTION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 6.0 Working with City of Milton Staff, the consultant, Barge Design Solutions, developed a program outline. What follows is the design stage progression from concept through the fi nal master plan design. A description of each of the stages is included.

6.1 Concept Development A total of three (3) concept plans were developed and presented to City of Milton Staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) on November 16, 2017. Utilizing the information inventoried and analyzed during the analysis phase of the project, and the programming data gathered at the 8.24.17 and 9.19.17 meetings from Stakeholders and Citizen Input, a variety of park elements were located within three conceptual diagrams. Each concept was depicted in a monochromatic form, utilizing bubble diagrams. The concepts varied in theme; however, the focus of the discussion was the spatial relationships between the various park elements.

Concept 1 – Community Gathering (RE: Graphic E - Page 39) Park Entrance / Parking Area • Provides activities for a variety of user groups within the community • Parking kept at the front of the park to separate vehicular and pedestrian traffi c. • Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 130 cars.

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• Access maintained to existing cell tower. • Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function • Limited vehicular access (emergency / delivery access) to center of park (Community Building / quarry overlook) • Plaza area / Restroom building, kiosk signage located at front of park off parking area. (CPTED response – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) • Woodland Picnic / Playground area located proximate to restroom facilities and parking area on hillside in western sector of the park. Picnic area includes medium sized rental pavilion, 10,000 SF accessible playground, and 2 small picnic shelters.

Park Core • 6500sf Community Building located where former condemned lodge was located. Community Building would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Community Building was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application. • 5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open fi eld. • Quarry – Utilizes a unique amenity within Providence Park Quarry Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook. o Performance Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottoms for small performances includes a small performance stage, soft surface / accessible trail connection. Green may also be used for informal picnics or gatherings. • Limited vehicular access to the core of the park is provided via existing roadway; (also being utilized as part of the multi-use trail), for delivery / emergency access only. Turn around provided at loop. • Woodland camping area sited on hillside in eastern sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (fi eld located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Outdoor classroom located in area where existing OC is- updated with new benches and tables. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail.

Lake Amenities • .33 Mile Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native fl ora, fauna, hydrological process, etc. • Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fi shing deck.

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Trail Systems Multi-use Trail • Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees) • .75 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park. • ADA compliant sections allow access to boardwalk, lake overlook and community building

Natural Surface Trail • Located within the eastern sector of the park to minimize disturbance of larger / older trees. • Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.). • .45 miles of 6’ wide natural surface materials. • Provides a balance to Multi-use trail, offers different user experience. • Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Concept 2 – Adventure Play (RE: Graphic E - Page 41) Park Entrance / Parking Area • Provides a variety of Adventure type activities within the park • Majority of parking kept at the front of the park with a smaller parking area / turn around (25 cars) centered within the core of the park for access to the quarry and an adventure playground • Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 130 cars. • Access maintained to existing cell tower. • Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function • Restroom building located at front of park near parking. • Sidewalk connection ties to Providence Road outside the park boundaries. • Woodland camping area sited on hillside in western sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (fi eld located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Medium sized pavilion included in camping area as a gathering spot – could also be a rental opportunity. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail.

Park Core • Adventure Playground – Multilevel playground with climbing apparatus, netting, and bouldering in addition to traditional play equipment located on former lodge site. • .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open fi eld. P r o v i d e n c e P a r k M a s t e r P l a n S u m m a r y B a r g e D e s i g n S o l u t i o n s 12 Providence Park

• Quarry – Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook; serves a dual purpose as a potential zip line station, o Observation Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottom for viewing rock climbers and zip-line users. Staging area for climbers. A gathering space. o Rock Climbing / Repelling – Quarry walls are near vertical in some areas. This amenity is a revival of a former use. Staging areas would be located at both the top and bottom of the quarry. Rock climbing / repelling amenity could be managed by an outside vendor. • Zip line Course – Topography of the site allows for another unique amenity within Providence Park. “Fly over the quarry”. Multiple stations at various elevations would be sited. Amenity could be managed by and outside vendor. • Stand-alone restroom facilities proximate to playground, parking and quarry.

Lake Amenities • .25 Mile Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native fl ora, fauna, hydrological process, etc. • Water Activities – Section of Providence lake cordoned off with buoys to provide water access within park boundaries yet discourage private property trespassing. Potential for paddle boards, kayak practice type activities, water safety. • Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fi shing deck.

Trail Systems Multi-use Trail • Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees) • .65 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park. • ADA compliant sections allow access to boardwalk, lake overlook and community building

Soft Surface Trail • 1.0 miles of 6’ wide natural surface trails wide through Providence Park. • Will utilize as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.). • Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

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Concept 3 – Learning Environment (RE: Graphic E - Page 43) Park Entrance / Parking Area • Provides a variety of Learning opportunities / activities within the park • Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 45 cars. • Majority of parking (100) brought into the core of the park to be closer to the various park amenities. Parking is tiered to make up grade and minimize shopping mall parking feel. • Access maintained to existing cell tower. • Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function • Restroom building located at front of park near parking.

Park Core • 6500sf Learning located where former condemned lodge was located. Learning Center would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Learning Center was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application. • 1-acre pollinator / birding meadow planted with pollinator wildfl owers. Bird and bat houses placed around meadow. Interpretive trail walk with signage and placards depicting the fl ora and fauna of the meadow. • Natural Learning Playground - 10,000SF play area within nature to help promote the importance of play within the natural environment. Medium sized rental pavilion adjacent to play area. • Quarry – Utilizes the quarry as a wetland garden – allows water to remain in the bottom of the quarry as it currently is. o Wetland Garden – Elevated boardwalk trail loop through the quarry lowlands. Interpretive signage may include information on mining / minerals / geology, wetland plants, etc. Boardwalk connects to Marsh walk. o Suspension bridge – Spanning approximately 245’ the suspension bridge provides elevated views of Providence Quarry. Provides a connection across the quarry linking sections of the multi-use trail. • Woodland camping area sited on hillside in eastern sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (fi eld located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Outdoor classroom located in area where existing OC is- updated with new benches and tables. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail.

Lake Amenities • Waterfowl / Marsh Walk - .25 Mile Elevated Boardwalk trail loop through existing wetland; interpretive signage and birding blinds. Connects to wetland garden walk. • Lake connection – Pedestrian access via natural surface trail – Educational opportunity teaching hydrology, ecology, biology, etc. P r o v i d e n c e P a r k M a s t e r P l a n S u m m a r y B a r g e D e s i g n S o l u t i o n s 14 Providence Park

Trail System Multi-use Trail • 1.0 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the park. • ADA compliant sections allow access to Suspension bridge, Marsh Walk, and Wetland Garden.

Interpretive Natural Surface Trail • .75 Miles of 6’ wide natural surface trails wide through Providence Park. • Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.). • Field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees. • Interpretive signage along the trails depicting natural features of the site. • Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Open discussion regarding the park concepts followed the presentation. Using the spatial relationships of Concept 1, the preferred concept, real diagrammatic form was given to each of the park program elements. The Concept 1 Plan was adjusted based on comments received from City Staff and the PRAB and further developed into the Preliminary Master Plan for the next public meeting - Public Meeting #2 (January 9, 2018).

Results of the discussion are as follows: 1. Include the woodland camping area from Concept 2 – it’s further away from the property line than the camping area shown in #1 2. Move outdoor classroom so that it is associated with the campground. 3. Provide the nature center building from Concept #3 instead of a community building. 4. Include a portion of the pollinator meadow from #3 5. Include Quarry amenities from concept #2 6. Include zip-line amenities from concept #2 7. Reduce the length of the boardwalk (Cost prohibitive) 8. Show future connection to Milton greenway. 9. Provide water activities shown in Concept #2

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6.2 Preliminary Master Plan (RE: Graphic H - Pages 45) The preliminary master plan was presented on January 9, 2018 during the Providence Park Master Plan Public Meeting #2 at Milton City Hall, Council Chambers for public comment. The meeting was streamed live for those who were not able to attend.

Providence Park Preliminary Master Plan Park Entrance / Parking Area • Provides activities for a variety of user groups within the community • Parking kept at the front of the park to separate vehicular and pedestrian traffi c. • Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 115 cars. • Access maintained to existing cell tower. • Providence Park Dr. widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function • Sidewalk connection along Providence park Dr. provided within park boundaries. • Restroom building, kiosk signage located at front of park off parking area. Doors to restroom are to face parking area for passive policing (CPTED response – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) • Park perimeter is fenced (hog wire / post)

Park Core • Woodland camping area sited on hillside in western sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (fi eld located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Medium sized pavilion included in camping area as a gathering spot – could also be a rental opportunity. Amphitheater style outdoor classroom for instructional purposes sited where contours allow (to minimize site disturbance). Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area. Camp sites, pavilion, linked to parking area via natural soft surface trail. Proposed Camping area located approximately 200 linear feet off western property line. • 6500sf Nature Center located where former condemned lodge was located. Nature Center would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Nature Center was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application. • .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open fi eld. • 8000 SF Accessible / Inclusive Playground; located in an area where young pines currently exist (removal of some pines will be necessary)

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and sited on shallower grade to minimize the amount of site disturbance that would need to take place. • Quarry – Utilizes a unique amenity within Providence Park Quarry Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook; serves a dual purpose as a potential zip line station, o Performance Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottoms for small performances, includes a small performance stage, soft surface / accessible trail connection. Green may also be used for informal picnics or gatherings. o Rock Climbing / Repelling – Quarry walls are near vertical in some areas. This amenity is a revival of a former use. Staging areas would be located at both the top and bottom of the quarry. Rock climbing / repelling amenity could be managed by an outside vendor. • Zipline Course – Topography of the site allows for another unique amenity within Providence Park. Preliminary Master Plan Graphic shows representation of a zipline course, the actual constructed course would need to be fi eld located by a Zipline Course Designer to minimize disturbance of the existing trees / site, maximize the experience. “Fly over the quarry”. Multiple stations at various elevations would be sited. Provides an accessible station off parking area. This is another amenity that could be managed by and outside vendor. • Limited vehicular access to the core of the park is provided via existing roadway; (also being utilized as part of the multi-use trail), for delivery / emergency access only. Turn around provided at loop.

Lake Amenities • Removal of exotic invasives, replant lake edge with native species to aid in fi ltration of water, provide food and shelter for wildlife, expand the aquatic plant diversity • Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native fl ora, fauna, hydrological process, etc. Recommended construction would be “on-top” construction (boardwalk would be constructed from the structure itself so that heavy equipment would not need to enter wetlands) to minimize disturbance to marsh / wetland area. • Water Activities – Section of Providence lake cordoned off with buoys to provide water access within park boundaries yet discourage private property trespassing. Potential for paddle boards, kayak practice type activities, water safety (summer camp affi liation with Nature Center). • Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fi shing deck.

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Trail System Multi-use Trail • Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees) • Laid out with GIS contours to minimize grading / disturbance of site. (Constructed trails will be fi eld located and adjusted as necessary to minimize tree removal and site disturbance.) • .75 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park. • ADA compliant sections allow access to zipline course, nature center, performance area at quarry, access to lake, allowing Providence park to be an “Inclusive” Park. • Future Greenway trail connection shown.

Soft Surface Trail • Located within the eastern sector of the park to minimize disturbance of larger / older trees. Will be fi eld located. • Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.). • .45 miles of 6’ wide natural surface materials. • Provides a balance to Multi-use trail, offers different user experience. • Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Preliminary Master Plan Presentation to PRAB – The Providence Park Preliminary Master Plan was presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on January 18, 2018. Based on comments received from Public Meeting 2, the PRAB meeting and comments from City Staff, the Preliminary Master Plan was revised and further developed into the Master Plan for the next City Council Work Session on February 12, 2018.

The comments relating to the progression of the Preliminary Master Plan toward the Master Plan are as follows:

1. Relocate the greenway trail spur to the front of Providence Park so the connection is along Providence Road.

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2. Relocate the natural surface trails away from the property line to provide additional buffer and lengthen the trail to an even ½ mile. 3. Reduce the width of the multi-use trail from 10’ to 8’ 4. Increase the size of the Inclusive playground to allow more maneuverability between play equipment. 5. Provide graphic of trail segments that meet ADA requirements. (RE: Graphic J - Page 49)

6.2 Final Master Plan - (RE: Graphic I- Page 47) Barge Design Solutions revised the preliminary master plan incorporating the refi nements and presented the Providence Park Final Master Plan during the City Council Work session on February 12, 2018. The Work Session was open to the public and streamed live. Following the presentation, the fl oor was opened for questions and comments.

Following the presentation of the Final Master Plan at the City Council Work Session, additional refi nements to the Master plan were requested. These refi nements reduced the number of facilities within the park and focused on more “Nature Oriented” activities. Refi nements included:

• The removal of the zip-line elements • The removal of the rock-climbing elements • The removal of the boundary buoys within Providence Lake • Pervious asphalt parking bays within the parking area • Restroom with compostable toilet at park entrance

6.3 Long Term Master Plan & Phase I Development Plan – (RE: Graphics K&L- Pages 51&53) On April 26, 2018, the Long-Term Master Plan and Phase I Development Plan for Providence Park was presented to the Public during Public Meeting #3. The presentation covered the adjustments and refi nements that had been made to each of the master plans concluding with the most recent graphics that illustrated Long-term Development and a Phase I Development. The meeting was streamed live for those who were not able to attend. In addition, the presentation was made available on the City website.

These same development plans were presented to the City Council at the May 14, 2018 Work Session. The meeting was open to the public and streamed live for those who were not able to attend the meeting. Two City of Milton Citizens requested audience in front of City Council to voice their thoughts and concerns.

In addition to the Long-Term Master Plan and Phase I Development Plan, a Phasing - Opinion of Probable Costs (RE: Appendix B - Page 63)was given to the City Council which showed a breakout of the costs associated with the total development of the various park elements. Due to budgetary constraints Providence Park will be constructed in phases.

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Phase I will be implemented over 4-5 years; the remainder of the park elements, Phase II, will require an additional 3-4 years to implement.

Phasing recommendations are as follows: Phase I Development 1. Demolition of existing structures / stabilization of site 2. Stream realignment / Dam repair 3. Infrastructure necessary for operations (Utilities, storm water management, parking, etc.) 4. Trail System (Multi-use: including limited access road, natural surface trails, and pedestrian bridges. 5. Inclusive Playground 6. Fencing of quarry (aesthetically pleasing fence) 7. Lake overlook / Deck 8. Lake edge / Wetland Improvements

Estimated cost for Phase I Development implementation - $3,546,119.47*

Phase II Development 1. Expanded Parking Area 2. Quarry overlook / Performance Green 3. Nature Center / Lawn Area 4. Dredging of Lake Providence 5. Wetland Boardwalk 6. Woodland Camping Area (**Will only be included in Phase II Development when / if 24-hour supervision, in the form of a park ranger is able to be funded.)

Estimated cost for Phase II Development implementation - $3,444,498.23*

Total Providence Park development total - $6,990,617.70*

*Note: This is the Landscape Architects opinion of probable cost but is not guaranteed because the Landscape Architect has no control over the market (2018 costs), the contractor’s bid or the length of time between estimate creation and the project bid.

Providence Park Master Plan Adoption – 6.5 The Providence Park Master Plan document, Long term Master Plan and Phase I Development Plan were presented to City Council on June 18, 2018 for approval and adoption. By unanimous acclimation, The City Council voted to accept the Providence Park Master Plan Documents as the guiding documents for the development of Providence Park.

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6.6 PROGRAM ELEMENTS Vehicular Circulation and Parking The parking area / park entrance for Providence Park will be located off Providence Park Drive. Within the park boundaries Providence Park Drive will be widened to 24’ for safety and better vehicular maneuverability. The road will be closed to vehicular traffi c excluding emergency and delivery vehicles, beyond the parking area. (RE: Limited Vehicular Access) The existing parking area is to be improved and expanded to accommodate 115 cars. The surface profi le of the vehicular drive lanes within the parking areas will be vehicular grade asphalt. Parking area bays will be pervious pavement. Where possible, existing trees should be preserved within the expanded parking area, so parking bays can be sited amongst the trees. If trees are removed or damaged to accommodate parking, new trees are to be planted. Each parking space is to be provided with a concrete wheel stop.

Parking area is to be screened from adjacent properties with an opaque landscape buffer consisting of large evergreen shrubs or trees.

Limited Vehicular Access Emergency and delivery access to the core of the park will be provided via the multi- use trail. Currently, Providence Park Drive provides access to the core of the park, terminating at the condemned lodge. This section of road, from the expanded parking lot to the new nature center, will be converted to multi-use trail and will provide limited vehicular access for emergency vehicles and deliveries to the core of the park. Vehicular access control will be via removable bollards.

Restroom Building The City has received grant funding for a restroom facility. The Restroom building will be near the parking area for security and visibility and will be constructed of materials that blend with or complement the natural environment. Each restroom will provide two compostable toilets / urinals per sex, sink and diaper changing station. The footprint should include a small supply closet with an access door between the men’s and women’s restrooms. Facilities are to be sited so that doors face the most active areas of the park for safety. A freeze resistant drinking fountain with doggie dish is to be sited on a concrete pad near the restroom facilities.

Group Camping Area A group camping area, proximate to the parking area and restroom facilities is to be located on the saddleback ridge in the western sector of the park. The group camping area will provide ten (10) tent sites for primitive camping type activities only. This area is intended to be utilized by organized, institutional, adult monitored, groups such as The Boy Scouts and church groups; it is not intended to be utilized for individual family camping. The sites are to be fi eld located, tucked into the existing woodland and laid out

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along the existing contours to minimize disturbance of the forest. The tent pads are to be graded with a slight cross slope for drainage and held up with granite faced retaining wall if necessary. **Group camping will only be included within Providence when / if 24 hour supervision in the form of a park ranger, is able to be funded.

An outdoor classroom is to be situated on the north facing hillside of the camping area; utilizing the natural grade for amphitheater style seating. The outdoor classroom area will consist of terraced mulched seating walls arrayed around a common fi re circle. Low granite faced walls will retain the soil need to accommodate the terracing. This area can be utilized for group gatherings, outdoor classroom participation and performance type activities.

A medium sized pavilion, accommodating 8 picnic tables, is included in the group camping area. This pavilion would be rustic in nature to blend with the surrounding woodland. The pavilion will contain picnic tables, an outdoor grill / ash can and security lighting. It is to be accessible from the parking lot. The pavilion could be utilized by camp groups or utilized as a rental opportunity via reservation through the City, or on a fi rst come fi rst served basis.

The tent sites, outdoor classroom and pavilion are connected via a natural surface path (RE: Natural Surface Trail).

Nature Center The 6500 SF nature center provides classrooms, meeting rooms, exhibit hall, storage room, viewing decks and bathroom facilities. The building is sited so that it sits perched on the edge of the plateau of the former lodge building. The trees surrounding the building on the west side, are to remain close giving the structure a “tree-house” feel, especially at the rear of the building as the site drops off below. Elevated viewing decks provide gathering areas for park users to overlook a .5-acre lawn area, pollinator meadow and Providence Lake.

Restroom Facilities within the nature center are to have an exterior access so that they may be utilized by park visitors when the nature center is not open. Each restroom will provide two commodes / urinals per sex, sink and diaper changing station. The footprint should include a small supply closet with an access door between the men’s and women’s restrooms. Facilities are to be sited so that doors face the most active areas of the park for safety. A freeze resistant drinking fountain with doggie dish is to be sited on a concrete pad near the restroom facilities

Lawn Area A .5 acre lawn area is located behind the nature center in the area that is currently an open meadow. A portion of this meadow is to be transformed into a lawn area for use as

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an event space, unstructured play, informal picnics, sunbathing, etc. This space is to be irrigated. A single shelter is shown located at the eastern edge of the open lawn.

Pollinator Meadow A pollinator meadow area is provided along the backside of the Nature Center lawn area within this master plan. The meadow provides a transition from a mowed lawn area to a woodland edge. The meadow area should be graded for more even terrain and easier maintenance. The meadow fi eld is to be seeded with native pollinator and nectar wildfl owers, and native grasses indigenous to the Georgia Piedmont, to help support honeybees and native pollinators. Maintenance requirements will be kept to a minimum, requiring mowing 1-2 times per year, with occasional hand removal of invasive species that may root. This meadow area is intended to be used as wildlife habitat and should include informal placards.

Shelters Two (2) 20’x20’ shelters are to be sited within Providence Park. One within the Playground area, the other at the edge of the lawn area. The shelters are available on a fi rst come fi rst served basis. The shelter will provide a covered picnic area with picnic table. Additionally, the structure provides shelter for trail / park users in the event of inclement weather. No electricity or security lighting is provided in the shelter.

Natural Learning Playground Centrally located within the core of the park is a 13,000sf natural learning playground. This type of playground is intended to provide a play area within nature and to help promote the importance of the natural environment in the daily experience of children through the design. Rather than being grouped together in a single play area, the play equipment is to be distributed throughout highly landscaped areas so that over time the playground will “blend” into the natural surroundings. The square footage required by the playground equipment would typically fi t within a 5000sf play area, however the extra square footage of the natural learning playground will allow for more “play” in the malleability of the site to provide interesting vantage points, and transfer routes. Seating walls and planters constructed out of natural materials (stone / granite) make these types of elevation changes possible. In addition, placards can be included throughout the playground area illustrating distinct types of elements found in nature.

The playground is to be confi gured to accommodate children of varying ages and abilities. Play equipment will be prefabricated in natural tonal colors to include: swings, free standing play structures, and compound structures, all suitable for a variety of play – separated into zones to accommodate the various ages. ADA compliant transfer routes to access a representative portion of the compound structures should be provided, as well as 2” thick rubber particle mats under wear zones such as swings, slides and any other concentrated wear zone.

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A 4’ high black vinyl fence on the northern and eastern sides of the playground provides a safety barrier between the playground and the multi-use trail / limited access drive. The playground surface is engineered wood chip mulch with sub-drainage.

The playground is sited at the bottom of a hillside and confi gured to take advantage of the natural tree cover to the south and west, both of which will provide afternoon shade on the playground.

A small picnic shelter with table is located within the fenced playground area and is available on a fi rst come fi rst served basis.

Quarry Amenities Due to a breach in the dam at the top of the quarry, water has been slowly spilling into the quarry over the last several years; fl ooding the quarry bottom. The breach in the dam will need to be repaired, stream placed back in its banks and the quarry dewatered before the amenities within the quarry can be developed.

Quarry Overlook Concrete gathering plaza and 900 SF open air structure overlooking Providence Quarry. A cantilevered deck allows park visitors to experience the quarry from a different vantage point. Building materials should blend with or complement the natural environment. Seating areas should be provided. This quarry overlook has the potential to provide a rental opportunity for small gatherings or events.

Performance Green A 1-acre lawn area located within the walls of the quarry. This space is intended to be used for small performances, as a gathering space, blanket picnics or relaxing. A small performance stage is located at the southern end of the quarry to take advantage of the natural acoustics. A 6’ wide natural surface path encircles the lawn area providing accessibility to all areas of the quarry. This open space area will be irrigated and maintained as an open lawn.

Multi-use Trail System The master plan calls for an inclusive multi-use trail within the park to provide an accessible route to the primary features of the park for all users. (Re: Graphic J - ADA Compliant Multi-Use Trail, Page 49) The multi-use trail measures approximately .75 miles in length and winds throughout the park allowing for a variety of park experiences and views. The multi-use trail is completely separated from the natural surface trail to provide a better “Nature” experience for those users. Pedestrian and vehicular traffi c; excluding emergency, delivery and maintenance vehicles, are primarily separated (Re: Limited Vehicular Access).

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Construction practices are to minimize the width of the corridor necessary to construct the trail. Trail routes are to be staked in the fi eld to avoid large trees and steep slopes, and to optimize scenic quality. Where tree root systems cannot be avoided, root bridging practices are to be utilized to minimize impact on the tree. At the completion of the trail construction, the trail verges are to be healed back in by planting them with appropriate native species; shrubs, groundcovers and wildfl owers.

Connection to Milton Greenway A future City of Milton Greenway and connection to/ from Providence Park is probable. Access to this greenway will be via Providence Park Drive. Providence Park is intended to serve as a trail head along this future greenway.

Natural Surface Trail The center line of the .5-mile Natural Surface Trail will be fi eld located and fl agged by a City- approved professional trail designer and builder. All attempts have been made within this master planning process to utilize as much of the existing natural surface trails, on the eastern side of the park, as possible to minimize grading and disturbance to the site while providing positive user experiences and sustainability. However, much of the existing natural surface trails are eroded and not sustainable. At the time of development, the natural surface trail loop as shown on the master plan should be revisited on site to ascertain trail stability and adjust the trail as necessary.

The typical tread way of the natural surface trail system will be graded mineral soil, pitched to drain with high and low points to assure that whenever water accumulates on the trail it will shed to the down slope side before the water joins with drainage pattern parallel to the trail. The trail will should be cleared of hazards, such as dead or leaning trees, which should be cut down and left in full contact with the ground to hasten decay. Small hanging branches should be chipped and spread as mulch. Roots, trunks and other trail debris may be placed as barricades to prevent users from straying too far off the intended path.

Pedestrian bridges (along trails) Where a trail crosses the natural drainage channels, a pedestrian bridge with handrail is to be placed. The style of bridge should blend with the surrounding environment yet meet all the City standards pertaining to pedestrian bridges.

Lake Amenities Providence Lake is to be managed as a visual amenity and potential irrigation source. The lake is to be maintained as a “living entity”. Lake should be dredged to remove

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sediment and eroded banks re-graded to create a gentler slope to the lakes edge. Armoring with large boulders of the lake edge may be necessary in some locations to help stabilize the lake edge and provide additional areas for bank fi shing. Appropriate native plants will be placed at the lakes edge to preserve views, stabilize soils, fi lter water and provide shelter and food for wildlife.

Boardwalk A 10’ wide elevated boardwalk structure approximately .12 miles in length is to be constructed over the wetland / marsh area in the northeastern sector of Providence Park. The boardwalk is intended to provide access to an otherwise inaccessible area of the park; allowing for a unique user experience and offer a perch for educational opportunities. This boardwalk is to be located in the fi eld to minimize disturbance of this delicate environment and constructed “from the top” (i.e. equipment accesses the wetland area and builds from the boardwalk itself) utilizing helical piles and pressure treated substructure and decking. A handrail, with wire mesh barrier, will be installed as necessary along each side of the length of boardwalk.

Bump-outs should be designed into the layout of the boardwalk to provide seating / viewing areas. Each bump-out should accommodate two secured free-standing benches and provide interpretive signage containing information about the site, wildlife, hydrology, etc. and should be placed to not obstruct the view.

Lake Overlook / Fishing Deck One (1) lake overlook / fi shing deck is planned for Providence Park. The overlook is to be constructed utilizing heavy timber and helical piles with poured pile cap. The overlook will be an elevated structure with incorporated seat benches and handrail. The overlook / fi shing deck is accessible via an elevated boardwalk structure.

Lake Edge / Wetland Plantings The lake edge and wetland areas within Providence Park are overgrown with dense exotic invasive plants, specifi cally Chinese privet (Ligustrum chinensis). To protect the lake views, health of the lake and increase the diversity of fl ora / fauna, these exotic invasives should be removed and the lake edge and wetland areas replanted with appropriate native riparian / wetland species.

Directional Kiosks Two (2) information kiosks are located within the park. One kiosk will be located in the vicinity of the restroom building at the front parking area. The other is to be located at the nature center in the core of the park. Each kiosk should include park information and provide a site map indicating “You are here” graphics for user orientation. Kiosks should be roofed structures to provide additional shelter during inclement weather. Park maps should be UV protected.

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Site Lighting The park entrance drive, parking lot, rental pavilion, restroom, nature center, playground and limited access service drive will be the only elements illuminated in the park. The lights will be operated to turn off and on per a timer system. Lights are to be low cut-off to prevent light spill and glare. This system will allow visitors in the park from dawn until dusk.

Retaining Walls All seating and retaining walls are to be faced and capped with granite stone

Park Signage A single City of Milton Park entrance sign will be provided at the entrance. The sign should be visible to motorists but not encroach upon sight lines. Internal directional, vehicular and posted park rules, trail signs and markers will also be provided.

Trail directional signs will be placed at intersections of all trails. Trail mileage signs will be placed along stretches of trails at .10-mile intervals. A trail route and mileage map should be included on a kiosk sign (RE: Kiosk) to explain the trail routes (shown in assorted color alignments), lengths and ability levels.

Interpretive Signage Interpretive signage should be included along trails, boardwalk, streams, wildlife habitats, and other points of interest which interpret natural, cultural and historic features or stories for park visitors. Interpretive signage may also interpret management activities within the park such as instruction on the removal of invasive species, pollinator species, or the reintroduction of native species for example.

Irrigation Open lawn areas, and common areas are to be irrigated. Use economical large diameter turn irrigation heads. However, to reduce the amount of irrigation necessary, drought tolerant and native plant species should be utilized.

Landscape Management Landscape management will consist of regular mowing of open turf areas. Watering newly planted materials until they are established and the occasional removal / eradication of invasive species. Due to the “natural” character of a park, native plant species are recommended for planting associated with park development. Native plantings will help new development /disturbed areas blend with the undeveloped areas of the park.

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Trail Verges / Establishment of ground fl ora At the completion of the trail construction, the trail verges are to be healed back in by planting them with appropriate native species; shrubs, groundcovers and wildfl owers. The intent through the replanting of the trail verges is to not only heal the trail into the site, minimize erosion but to expand the diversity of the native ground fl ora including; native wildfl owers and ground covers.

Perimeter Fencing Perimeter fencing is to be placed along the Eastern, Western, and Southern property lines to between Providence Park property and adjacent private properties. The 4’ high post and hog wire fence is intended to delineate properties to discourage trespassing. Additional signage stating “Private property, no trespassing” is to be attached to fencing.

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SECTION GRAPHICS 7.0 Graphic A: Inventory & Analysis - Soils Data page 31

Graphic B: Inventory & Analysis - Slope Analysis page 33

Graphic C: Inventory & Analysis - Vegetation Analysis page 35

Graphic D: Inventory & Analysis - Opportunities /Constraints page 37

Graphic E: Concept 1 - Community Gathering page 39

Graphic F: Concept 2 - Adventure Play page 41

Graphic G: Concept 3 - Learning Environment page 43

Graphic H: Preliminary Master Plan (January 9, 2018) page 45

Graphic I: Final Master Plan (February 12, 2018) page 47

Graphic J: ADA Compliant Multi-Use Trail (February 12, 2018) page 49

Graphic K: Long-Term Master Plan (April 26, 2018) page 51

Graphic L: Phasing Plan - Phase I (April 26, 2018) page 53

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SECTION APPENDICES 8.0 Appendix A: Community Input Tabulations & Comments page 57

Appendix B: Opinion of Probable Costs - Phasing Option page 63

Appendix C: 2014 Providence Park Aerial page 71

Appendix D: Meeting Minutes page 75

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APPENDICES Appendix A: Community Input Tabulations & Comments Refer to the attached Spreadsheets for a summary of the tabulated Stakeholder and Citizen Input interests and concerns information collected at the August 24, 2017 and September 19, 2017 Meetings.

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August 24, 2017 Times Activities / Programming Mentioned Nature Center 8 Well-Defined Trails 4 Rustic Playground - Unique 3 Hiking 2 Boardwalk / Dock 2 Fishing Hole 2 Restroom 2 Amphitheatre 2 Camping - In Designated Area 2 Zip Line / Adventure Park 2 Challenge Course 2 Education Area 1 Water Utilities 1 Rock Climbing / Rapelling 1 Fishing 1 Make Use of Quarry 1 Special Events (Occasionally) 1 Arboretum - Education Area 1 Times Issues Mentioned Don't Over-Use / Over-Populate the Park 4 Like the Park as Natural 3 Boats Accessing the Lake 3 Park Maintenance 2 Lodge Safety 2 Control Trespass from Park (in beautiful way) 2 Define the Park Property Line 2 Love to See Park Development for Community Use 1 Concerned about Liability of People Coming on Private Land 1 Lights in the Park 1 Lake needs to be Dredged - Construction Silt 1 Times What Else? Mentioned Cell Tower - Who Owns It? 1 There are tons of deer, coyote, and other wildlife 1 Providence Park Site Master Plan Park Interest /Concerns Tabulations Public Input Meeting

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September 19, 2017 Times Program Elements Mentioned Preserve Natural Qualtiy 14 Nature / Education / Experience 10 Picinic Area Pavilion 10 Minimal Infrastructure 10 Camping 7 Connection to Alpharetta Sidewalk Project 7 Add Sidewalk on Providence Road 6 Restroom Buildings 5 Lodge / Community Building 5 Quarry Access / Geology Education- Mineral Society 4 Rock Climbing 4 Water Access / Dock / Gazebo 4 Water Front Access / Fishing 3 Utilize Amphitheatre 3 Unique Surprising Interesting Use of Quarry 3 Stream Access in Natural Environment 3 Educational Trail Markers 2 Improved Bridge(s) 2 More Trails 2 Disk Golf 2 Volunteer Programs 2 Suggestions / Comment Box 2 Signage on Providence Road Minimal 2 Grills 1 Education Volunteer Opportunities 1 Community Garden 1 Kayak 1 Geocache 1 Little "Free" Library 1 Property Boundary Fencing 1 Boundary Markers / Aquatic Markers 1 All-Inclusive Playground 1 Hiking / Running 1 Camping in Quarry 1 Maintained Trails 1 Information Kiosk 1 Enclosed Dog Park 1 Wood Chip / Mulch Paths 1 Expand Trail System 1 Times Issues / Concerns Mentioned Over-Development "too much stuff" 12 Limiting Boating Access 5 Overnighters 4 Trespassing 2 Capacity Limit of Park 1 Liability Concerns 1 Noise 1 Traffic 1 Access Road Improvements 1 Current Access to Lodge - Dangerous 1 Times What else should we know? Mentioned Functions as a Nature Preserve 3 Trails Become Invisible in Fall (leaves) 2 "Hidden Gem" Educational Opportunities 2 Water Level at Lake Rise 5+ feet 1 Current Usage Adjacent / Nearby 1 Current Use- Always Someone There 1 Late Parking Lot Usage 1 Reach Out to Chattahoochee Nature Center 1 Reach Out to Local Scouts Groups 1 A Lot of Downed Trees 1 Providence Park

APPENDICES Appendix B: Opinion of Probable Costs - Phasing Option Refer to the attached itemized Master Plan level Spreadsheet

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PHASE 1 DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE - # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL DEMOLITION / DISPOSAL OF EXISTING STRUCTURES 1 ALLOWANCE $25,000.00 $25,000.00 STABLIZATION OF DEMOLITION SITES 1 ALLOWANCE $5,500.00 $5,500.00 TREE PROTECTION 850 LF $4.00 $3,400.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Single Row) 850 LF $3.50 $2,975.00 VEGETATIVE CLEAR & GRUB 2 AC $1,200.00 $1,800.00 MASS GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $30,000.00 $30,000.00 STAKING 2 AC $1,200.00 $1,800.00 ROADWAY ROADWAY / PARKING ASPHALT-STANDARD (Includes base) 4,000 SY $28.00 $112,000.00 ROADWAY / PARKING STRIPING 1 LS $1,600.00 $1,600.00 ROADWAY/ PARKING LIGHTING 8 EA $9,000.00 $72,000.00 GRAVEL DRIVE (Cell Tower Access) 70 CY $65.00 $4,550.00 PERVIOUS ASPHALT (PARKING BAYS) -VEHICULAR GRADE 1,400 SY $14.00 $19,600.00 ROLLED CURB 70 LF $25.00 $1,750.00 CONCRETE CURB / GUTTER 1,950 LF $15.00 $29,250.00 LANDSCAPE (Parking Trees & Parking buffer) 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000.00 WATER MANAGEMENT FINE GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $5,000.00 $5,000.00 FOREBAY FILTRATION POND 1 LS $3,000.00 $3,000.00 MICRO POOL 1 LS $2,000.00 $2,000.00 PERMANENT GRASSING 1 LS $6,000.00 $6,000.00 UTILITIES SANITARY SEWER (Piping, Manholes, Cleanouts, Connect, Testing) 1 ALLOWANCE $35,000.00 $35,000.00 WATER SERVICE 1 ALLOWANCE $60,000.00 $60,000.00 WATER METER 1 EA $1,500.00 $1,500.00 ELECTRICAL SERVICE 1 ALLOWANCE $75,000.00 $75,000.00 IRRIGATION METER 1 EA $1,200.00 $1,200.00 RESTROOM 1ALLOWACE $150,000.00 $150,000.00

INFRASTRUCTURE SUBTOTAL $659,925.00

TRAIL SYSTEM # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL TREE PROTECTION 1,800 LF $4.00 $7,200.00 SELECTIVE CLEARING 2 AC $1,200.00 $2,160.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Single Row) 3,000 LF $3.50 $10,500.00 FINE GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $4,000.00 $4,000.00 STAKING 1.8 AC $2,000.00 $3,560.00

6' WIDE CONCRETE SIDEWALK (Parking ) 4,500 SF $5.00 $22,500.00 18' WIDE - ASPHALT MULTIUSE TRAIL SECTION - (Vehicular grade asphalt, utilized existing road sub base -Provides delivery access to Nature 1,400 LF $85.00 $119,000.00 Center) 8' WIDE - MULTI USE TRAIL (Includes subbase) 3,800 LF $85.00 $323,000.00 6' WIDE - MULCH NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL (4" MULCH) 15,600 SF $4.00 $62,400.00 6' WIDE - MULCH NATURE TRAIL (6" GAB) 288 CY $65.00 $18,720.00 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES (3 total) 1 ALLOWANCE $45,000.00 $45,000.00 AMENITIES LAKE OVERLOOK / FISHING DECK 1 ALLOWANCE $150,000.00 $150,000.00 BENCHES (Provided every 500LF along trail) 8 EA $1,500.00 $12,000.00 CONCRETE PAD FOR BENCHES (5' x 10' ) 400 SF $5.00 $2,000.00 TRASH RECEPTACLES 4 EA $1,200.00 $4,800.00 CONCRETE PAD FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES (5'X5') 100 SF $4.50 $450.00 TRAIL SIGNAGE 1 ALLOWANCE $10,000.00 $10,000.00 INFORMATION KIOSK 1 ALLOWANCE $5,000.00 $5,000.00 INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE 1 ALLOWANCE $10,000.00 $10,000.00 REMOVABLE BOLLARDS 8 EA $2,000.00 $16,000.00

TRAIL SYSTEM SUBTOTAL $828,290.00

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL TREE PROTECTION 400 LF $4.00 $1,600.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Single Row) 400 LF $3.50 $1,400.00 VEGETATIVE CLEAR & GRUB 1 AC $700.00 $350.00 FINE GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $6,500.00 $6,500.00 STAKING 1 AC $1,000.00 $1,000.00

COVERED SHELTER (Includes slab) 1 EA $20,000.00 $20,000.00 PLAYGROUND PLAY STRUCTURES 1 LS $275,000.00 $275,000.00 4' HIGH BLACK VINYL COATED CHAINLINK FENCE (Includes Gate) 450 LF $40.00 $18,000.00 RUBBERIZED PLAYGROUND SURFACE 13,000 SF $14.00 $182,000.00 GRANITE FACED RETAINING / SEATING WALL (at Playground area) 195 FF $250.00 $48,750.00

AMENITIES TRASH RECEPTACLES 1 EA $1,200.00 $1,200.00 PICNIC TABLES @ SHELTERS 1 EA $1,500.00 $1,500.00 BENCHES (2 @ playground) 2 EA $1,500.00 $3,000.00 CONCRETE PAD FOR BENCHES (2 - 5' x 10' @ Playground) 100 SF $5.00 $500.00

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND SUBTOTAL $560,800.00

QUARRY IMPROVEMENTS / STREAM REPAIRS # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL STREAM RESTORATION / REALIGNMENT 1 ALLOWANCE $250,000.00 $250,000.00 10' BLACK PERIMETER FENCING 1,000 LF $65.00 $65,000.00 DOUBLE GATE ENTRANCE (INCLUDES CONCRETE ENTRY) 2 EA $2,000.00 $4,000.00

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND SUBTOTAL $319,000.00

MISCELLANEOUS # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL 5' HIGH HOG-WIRE PERIMETER FENCING (Includes pressure treated posts) 3,500 LF $30.00 $105,000.00

REVEGETATION OF MU TRAIL VERGES w/ APPROPRIATE NATIVE PLATS, SPECIAL TREATMETS TO BRIDGE TREE ROOTS AND MEET 1 ALLOWANCE $15,000.00 $15,000.00 GRADE REMOVAL OF EXOTIC INVASIVE PLANTS AT LAKE / SWAMP AREA. REVEGETATION OF LAKE EDGE WITH NATIVE SPECIES 1 ALLOWANCE $15,000.00 $15,000.00

CONSTRUCTION SIGN 1 ALLOWANCE $400.00 $400.00 NEW PARK ENTRANCE SIGN 1 ALLOWANCE $10,000.00 $10,000.00 SIGNAGE (PARK RULES, TRAFFIC-PARKING) 1 ALLOWANCE $25,000.00 $25,000.00 NPDES 1 ALLOWANCE $10,000.00 $10,000.00

MISCELLANEOUS SUBTOTAL $180,400.00

PROVIDENCE PARK PHASE 1 SUBTOTAL $2,548,415.00 Mobilization, Fees, Bonds, etc (10% Total) $254,841.50 Contingency for Master Plan Level Cost Estimate (15%) $420,488.48 Design, Engineering and Program Management (10%) $322,374.50

PROVIDENCE PARK PHASE 1 TOTAL $3,546,119.47

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (REMAINING PARK FEATURES) EXPANDED PARKING AREA # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL TREE PROTECTION 650 LF $4.00 $2,600.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Single Row) 650 LF $3.50 $2,275.00 VEGETATIVE CLEAR & GRUB 1 AC $1,200.00 $600.00 MASS GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $10,000.00 $10,000.00 STAKING 1 AC $1,200.00 $600.00 ROADWAY ROADWAY / PARKING ASPHALT-STANDARD (Includes base) 2,000 SY $28.00 $56,000.00 ROADWAY / PARKING STRIPING 1 LS $400.00 $400.00 ROADWAY/ PARKING LIGHTING 7 EA $9,000.00 $63,000.00 PERVIOUS ASPHALT (PARKING BAYS) -VEHICULAR GRADE 1,100 SY $14.00 $15,400.00 CONCRETE CURB / GUTTER 950 LF $15.00 $14,250.00 LANDSCAPE (Parking Trees & Parking buffer) 1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000.00

EXPANDED PARKING AREA SUBTOTAL $180,125.00

QUARRY AMENITIES / PERFORMANCE GREEN # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL PERMITTING 1 ALLOWANCE $50,000.00 $50,000.00 DEWATERING OF QUARRY 1 ALLOWANCE $150,000.00 $150,000.00 TREE PROTECTION 1,000 LF $4.00 $4,000.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Single Row) 1,300 LF $3.50 $4,550.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Double Row) 1,200 LF $3.50 $4,200.00 VEGETATIVE CLEAR & GRUB 1 AC $1,200.00 $1,200.00 FINE GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $8,000.00 $8,000.00 STAKING 2.0 AC $1,500.00 $3,000.00 PERFORMANCE AREA SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE - SAND 1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000.00 STRUCTURAL SOILS- (6" Depth) 815 CY $25.00 $20,375.00 SOD FOR LAWN AREA 44,000 SF $0.65 $28,600.00 6' WIDE GRANITE FINE LOOP TRAIL 85 CY $20.00 $1,700.00 IRRIGATION 1 ALLOWANCE $55,000.00 $55,000.00 PERFORMANCE STAGE (Concrete ) 3,800 SF $5.00 $19,000.00 GRANITE FACED RETAINING WALL (Performance Stage) 150 FF $250.00 $37,500.00 OVERLOOK STRUCTURE 1 ALLOWANCE $175,000.00 $175,000.00 AMENITIES TRASH RECEPTACLES 2 EA $1,200.00 $2,400.00 CONCRETE PAD FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES (5'X5') 50 SF $5.00 $250.00

BENCH SWINGS 4 EA $1,500.00 $6,000.00

CONCRETE PAD FOR BENCH SWINGS (5' x 10' ) 200 SF $5.00 $1,000.00 SIGNAGE 1 ALLOWANCE $2,500.00 $2,500.00 LANDSCAPE (ACCENT PLANTINGS) 1 ALLOWANCE $10,000.00 $10,000.00

QUARRY / PERFORMANCE GREEN SUBTOTAL $599,275.00 NATURE CENTER / LAWN # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL TREE PROTECTION 400 LF $4.00 $1,600.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Single Row) 400 LF $3.50 $1,400.00 VEGETATIVE CLEAR & GRUB 1 AC $700.00 $350.00 FINE GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $3,500.00 $3,500.00 STAKING 1 AC $1,000.00 $1,000.00

NATURE CENTER STRUCTURE (Includes meeting rooms, exterior restroom 1 ALLOWANCE $750,000.00 $750,000.00 access, display areas, etc.) CONCRETE PLAZA (Vehicular Grade) 500 SF $7.50 $3,750.00 BOLLARDS (Fixed) 5 EA $800.00 $4,000.00 COVERED SHELTER (Includes slab) 1 EA $20,000.00 $20,000.00

LANDSCAPE (@ Building) 1 ALLOWANCE $10,000.00 $10,000.00 NATIVE GRASS & WILD FLOWERS (Track & Hydroseed) 7,000 SF $0.50 $3,500.00 SOD (LAWN AREA) 25,500 SF $0.65 $16,575.00

IRRIGATION 1 EA $32,000.00 $32,000.00

AMENITIES TRASH RECEPTACLES 2 EA $1,200.00 $2,400.00 PICNIC TABLES @ SHELTERS 1 EA $1,500.00 $1,500.00 BIKE RACKS 1 EA $600.00 $600.00 CONCRETE PAD FOR BIKE RACK 50 SF $5.00 $250.00 WATER FOUNTAIN (FREEZE RESISTANT) 1 EA $3,000.00 $3,000.00 CONCRETE PAD FOR WATER FOUNTAIN (10x10) 100 SF $5.00 $500.00 EMERGENCY PHONE KIOSK 1 EA $4,000.00 $4,000.00

NATURE CENTER / LAWN SUBTOTAL $859,925.00

WETLAND BOARDWALK TESTING / HELICAL PIER DEPTH / STRUCTURES 1 ALLOWANCE $3,500.00 $3,500.00 10' WIDE RAISED BOARDWALK (.12 Mile Section) - Helical pier / timber 6,400 SF $100.00 $640,000.00 substructure, TREX decking and hand rail system

WETLAND BOARDWALK SUBTOTAL $643,500.00

WOODLAND CAMPING AREA # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL TREE PROTECTION 900 LF $4.00 $3,600.00 SILT FENCE "TYPE C" - (Single Row) 900 LF $3.50 $3,150.00 SELECTIVE CLEARING 1 AC $700.00 $560.00 FINE GRADING 1 ALLOWANCE $250.00 $250.00 STAKING 1.0 AC $2,000.00 $2,000.00

10X10 GRADED TENT PAD 1000 SF $4.00 $4,000.00 GRANITE FACED SEATING WALLS (Outdoor classroom) 250 FF $250.00 $62,500.00 MEDIUM SIZED PAVILION 1 LS $60,000.00 $60,000.00 PICNIC TABLES @ PAVILION 8 EA $1,500.00 $12,000.00 TRASH RECEPTACLES 3 EA $1,200.00 $3,600.00 CONCRETE PAD FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES (5'X5') 75 SF $5.00 $375.00 CONSTRUCTED CAMP FIRE CIRCLE 2 EA $800.00 $1,600.00

6' WIDE -MULCH NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL (4" MULCH) 4,600 SF $4.00 $18,400.00 6' WIDE - MULCH NATURE TRAIL (6" GAB) 85 CY $65.00 $5,525.00

WOODLAND CAMPING AREA SUBTOTAL $177,560.00 MISCELLANEOUS # OF UNITS UNITS COST/UNIT ITEM TOTAL DREDGING OF LAKE TO REMOVE SEDIMENT 1 ALLOWANCE $15,000.00 $15,000.00

MISCELLANEOUS SUBTOTAL $15,000.00

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - REMAINING PARK FEATURES SUBTOTAL $2,475,385.00 Mobilization, Fees, Bonds, etc (10% Total) $247,538.50 Contingency for Master Plan Level Cost Estimate (15%) $408,438.53 Design, Engineering and Program Management (10%) $313,136.20

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT - REMAINING PARK FEATURES TOTAL $3,444,498.23

PROVIDENCE PARK PROJECT TOTAL $6,990,617.70 Note: This cost estimate is the Landscape Architect’s opinion of probable cost but is not guaranteed because the Landscape Architect has no control over the market, the contractor’s bid or the length of time between the estimate creation and the project bid. Providence Park

APPENDICES Appendix C: 2014 Providence Park Aerial Photograph Refer to the attached aerial photo.

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APPENDICES Appendix D: Meeting Minutes Refer to the attached meeting minutes for a summary of the discussion and presented materials at each steering committee meeting.

P r o v i d e n c e P a r k M a s t e r P l a n S u m m a r y B a r g e D e s i g n S o l u t i o n s 75 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

PROVIDENCE PARK - Site Inventory & Analysis / Programming Presentation STAKEHOLDER MEETING

Minutes from: 08.24.2017

Attendees: City of Milton Staff – Kathleen Field, Jim Cregge

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions – Steve Provost, Raigan Carr

Stakeholders: Gina Watson, Mike McElroy, Brad Turner, Diane Van Heest, Alan Van Heest, Chris Pinkston

(Not in attendance, but emailed City for information – Keith Manning, Joan Guillory)

Location: City of Milton – Council Chambers

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

The purpose of this meeting was to allow those within closest proximity of Providence Park (i.e. adjacent property owners) to share their opinions, thoughts and concerns on the future development of the park prior to the discussion being brought to the public.

Prior to commencing with a programming discussion for Providence Park, Raigan Carr of jba / Barge Design Solutions, presented the Site Analysis data to the Stakeholders. This data is utilized by the consultants to help determine the development potential for the site. The intent of this information share was to level the field so as everyone, including the Stakeholders, had the same information regarding the site characteristics.

It was pointed out by the consultants that as the design process continues, the analysis graphics will be continually referenced to determine the most feasible locations for the proposed park elements.

What is a park site analysis and why conduct one? “It is the process of studying the existing environment and how it will influence the design and layout of the park features”. Site Data included the following:  Aerial Photography with topography overlaid  Survey / GIS topography base sheet  Site Photos  Graphic illustrations of data collected.

Site Analysis allows the designer to improve a project by:  Ensuring that site resources are optimized.  Anticipates potential issues that may be problematic  Provides a document for continuous referral during the design process.

What types of studies that were conducted? 1. Soils Analysis Plan –Illustrates the following:  Permeability rates  Soil structure / Mineral components  Soil strength  Nutrient availability

Providence Park – Soils Analysis Observations:  Vast majority of soils drain moderately well 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339  Nutrients are available within the soils for plants and wildlife  Majority of soils are favorable for some form of development  Rock is prevalent on site  Depth to rock and strength of soil will limit some forms of development.

2. Slope Analysis Plan – Illustrates the following:  Gradient of the land  Locations of ridges and valleys  Drainage patterns  Locations that are more favorable for development

Providence Park – Slope Analysis Observations  Provides positive drainage through most of the site  Breach in dam at the top of the quarry has diverted the stream – (result is flooding of the quarry.  Provides a variety of experience for park users  Majority of the site area is greater than 8% grade  Former quarry has near vertical walls  Steepness of slopes will limit the types of development that can occur on site

3. Vegetation Analysis Plan – Illustrates the following:  Types of Vegetation – what should be preserved and what is expendable  Sun Exposure

Providence Park – Vegetation Analysis Observations  Variety of plant ecosystems within the park site  Some invasive plants (Chinese privet, Japanese honeysuckle, browntop) located on site, specifically within the floodplain and wetland areas  Some very large hardwoods located on site; specifically, on the eastern side of the park

4. Opportunities and Constraints Analysis Plan – Illustrates the following: Opportunities – Providence Park  Established vehicular entrance into the park property  Existing pedestrian trails shows interest in the site  Lake /quarry / open field may provide unique recreation opportunities  Multiple locations that provide interesting views.

Constraints – Providence Park  Multiple setbacks / buffers on lake and streams will limit activities within these areas  Steep slopes on site may limit some activities  Abundance of rock may limit some types of recreation

Following the presentation, Barge representatives posed 3 questions to the Stakeholders. 1. What types of activities or programming would you like to see within Providence Park? 2. What are your issues or concerns regarding the Master Plan Development for Providence Park? 3. What else would you like for us to know about Providence Park?

As each question was addressed, Stakeholder responses were recorded on large Post-It Note sheets of paper which were then hung on the wall so that all responses could be viewed. The Stakeholders were then given 5 sticky dots each and were asked to place 1 dot next to each of their top 5 park interests / concerns.

2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 The results of this exercise were then tabulated by the consultant to be used to help determine the types of programming elements for Providence Park. (Refer to attached spreadsheet),

Providence Park Site Master Plan Park Interest /Concerns Tabulations Stakeholder Input Meeting

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August 24, 2017 Times Activities / Programming Mentioned Nature Center 8 Well-Defined Trails 4 Rustic Playground - Unique 3 Hiking 2 Boardwalk / Dock 2 Fishing Hole 2 Restroom 2 Amphitheatre 2 Camping - In Designated Area 2 Zip Line / Adventure Park 2 Challenge Course 2 Education Area 1 Water Utilities 1 Rock Climbing / Rapelling 1 Fishing 1 Make Use of Quarry 1 Special Events (Occasionally) 1 Arboretum - Education Area 1 Times Issues Mentioned Don't Over-Use / Over-Populate the Park 4 Like the Park as Natural 3 Boats Accessing the Lake 3 Park Maintenance 2 Lodge Safety 2 Control Trespass from Park (in beautiful way) 2 Define the Park Property Line 2 Love to See Park Development for Community Use 1 Concerned about Liability of People Coming on Private Land 1 Lights in the Park 1 Lake needs to be Dredged - Construction Silt 1 Times What Else? Mentioned Cell Tower - Who Owns It? 1 There are tons of deer, coyote, and other wildlife 1 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

PROVIDENCE PARK - Site Inventory & Analysis / Programming Presentation PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #1

Minutes from: 09.19.2017

Attendees: City of Milton Staff – Kathleen Field, Jim Cregge

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions – Steve Provost, Raigan Carr

Public Attendees: Shannon Rice, Djeneba Fields, Lauren Holmes, Scott Stachowski, Steve Sapp, Kim Sapp, Joe Parker, Charles Lancelot, Bruce Langston, Steve Laboda, Scott Schoeling, Darren Chambers, Andy King, Kathy Bulman, Sarah Hunter-Smith, Chris Pinkston, Gina Watson, Rayma Cook, Abbe Laboda, Travis Allen

(This meeting was streamed live for those who were not able to attend the meeting)

Location: City of Milton – Council Chambers

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

The purpose of this meeting was to gather additional programming information for Providence Park from the general public. The information presented at this meeting was the same information presented to the park Stakeholders on August 24, 2017 (Refer to Meeting Minutes dated 08.24.17). See the attached spreadsheet for the additional programming information gathered at this meeting. Barge consultants utilized the information gathered at both meetings to determine a departure point for the design of Providence Park.

Prior to commencing with a programming discussion for Providence Park, Raigan Carr of jba / Barge Design Solutions, presented the Site Analysis data to the attending public. This data is utilized by the consultants to help determine the development potential for the site. The intent of this information share was to level the field so as everyone had the same information regarding the site characteristics. The site Analysis / Inventory typically provides early information about the types of site amenities a park can house. For Providence Park, topography, depth to bedrock, and multiple regulatory constraints will limit they types of activities that can be sited within the park.

It was pointed out by the consultants that as the design process continues, the analysis graphics will be continually referenced to determine the most feasible locations for the proposed park elements.

What is a park site analysis and why conduct one? “It is the process of studying the existing environment and how it will influence the design and layout of the park features”. Site Data included the following:  Aerial Photography with topography overlaid  Survey / GIS topography base sheet  Graphic illustrations of data collected.

Site Analysis allows the designer to improve a project by:  Ensuring that site resources are optimized.  Anticipates potential issues that may be problematic  Provides a document for continuous referral during the design process.

What types of studies that were conducted? 1. Soils Analysis Plan –Illustrates the following:  Permeability rates 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339  Soil structure / Mineral components  Soil strength  Nutrient availability

Providence Park – Soils Analysis Observations:  Vast majority of soils drain moderately well  Nutrients are available within the soils for plants and wildlife  Majority of soils are favorable for some form of development  Rock is prevalent on site  Depth to rock and strength of soil will limit some forms of development.

2. Slope Analysis Plan – Illustrates the following:  Gradient of the land  Locations of ridges and valleys  Drainage patterns  Locations that are more favorable for development

Providence Park – Slope Analysis Observations  Provides positive drainage through most of the site  Breach in dam at the top of the quarry has diverted the stream – (result is flooding of the quarry.  Provides a variety of experience for park users  Majority of the site area is greater than 8% grade  Former quarry has near vertical walls  Steepness of slopes will limit the types of development that can occur on site

3. Vegetation Analysis Plan – Illustrates the following:  Types of Vegetation – what should be preserved and what is expendable  Sun Exposure

Providence Park – Vegetation Analysis Observations  Variety of plant ecosystems within the park site  Some invasive plants (Chinese privet, Japanese honeysuckle, browntop) located on site, specifically within the floodplain and wetland areas  Some very large hardwoods located on site; specifically, on the eastern side of the park

4. Opportunities and Constraints Analysis Plan – Illustrates the following: Opportunities – Providence Park  Established vehicular entrance into the park property  Existing pedestrian trails shows interest in the site  Lake /quarry / open field may provide unique recreation opportunities  Multiple locations that provide interesting views.

Constraints – Providence Park  Multiple setbacks / buffers on lake and streams will limit activities within these areas  Steep slopes on site may limit some activities  Abundance of rock may limit some types of recreation

Following the presentation, Barge representatives posed 3 questions to the Stakeholders. 1. What types of activities or programming would you like to see within Providence Park? 2. What are your issues or concerns regarding the Master Plan Development for Providence Park? 3. What else would you like for us to know about Providence Park?

2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 As each question was addressed, Stakeholder responses were recorded on large Post-It Note sheets of paper which were then hung on the wall so that all responses could be viewed. The Stakeholders were

then given 5 sticky dots each and were asked to place 1 dot next to each of their top 5 park interests / concerns.

The results of this exercise were then tabulated by the consultant to be used to help determine the types of programming elements for Providence Park. (Refer to attached spreadsheet).

Providence Park Site Master Plan Park Interest /Concerns Tabulations Public Input Meeting

City of Milton jB+a / BWSC

September 19, 2017 Times Program Elements Mentioned Preserve Natural Qualtiy 14 Nature / Education / Experience 10 Picinic Area Pavilion 10 Minimal Infrastructure 10 Camping 7 Connection to Alpharetta Sidewalk Project 7 Add Sidewalk on Providence Road 6 Restroom Buildings 5 Lodge / Community Building 5 Quarry Access / Geology Education- Mineral Society 4 Rock Climbing 4 Water Access / Dock / Gazebo 4 Water Front Access / Fishing 3 Utilize Amphitheatre 3 Unique Surprising Interesting Use of Quarry 3 Stream Access in Natural Environment 3 Educational Trail Markers 2 Improved Bridge(s) 2 More Trails 2 Disk Golf 2 Volunteer Programs 2 Suggestions / Comment Box 2 Signage on Providence Road Minimal 2 Grills 1 Education Volunteer Opportunities 1 Community Garden 1 Kayak 1 Geocache 1 Little "Free" Library 1 Property Boundary Fencing 1 Boundary Markers / Aquatic Markers 1 All-Inclusive Playground 1 Hiking / Running 1 Camping in Quarry 1 Maintained Trails 1 Information Kiosk 1 Enclosed Dog Park 1 Wood Chip / Mulch Paths 1 Expand Trail System 1 Times Issues / Concerns Mentioned Over-Development "too much stuff" 12 Limiting Boating Access 5 Overnighters 4 Trespassing 2 Capacity Limit of Park 1 Liability Concerns 1 Noise 1 Traffic 1 Access Road Improvements 1 Current Access to Lodge - Dangerous 1 Times What else should we know? Mentioned Functions as a Nature Preserve 3 Trails Become Invisible in Fall (leaves) 2 "Hidden Gem" Educational Opportunities 2 Water Level at Lake Rise 5+ feet 1 Current Usage Adjacent / Nearby 1 Current Use- Always Someone There 1 Late Parking Lot Usage 1 Reach Out to Chattahoochee Nature Center 1 Reach Out to Local Scouts Groups 1 A Lot of Downed Trees 1 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

PROVIDENCE PARK - Concept CITY STAFF MEETING / PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Minutes from: 11.16.2017

Attendees: City of Milton – City Manager - Steven Krokoff, Public Works Director - Carter Lucas, Kathleen Field, Jim Cregge, Michele Mcintosh-Ross, Tom McKlveen

City of Milton PRAB Members – Phil Crammer, Joey Costanza, Scott Stachowski, Dave Shannon, Jason Alberici, Todd Townes

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions – Raigan Carr

Location: City of Milton – City Hall Conference Room

Time: 10:00-11:00am / 11:30-12:30

Raigan Carr presented three conceptual diagrams to City of Milton Staff. Utilizing the programming information gathered at the 8.24.17 and 9.19.17 meetings from Stakeholders and Citizen Input data a variety of park elements were located within three conceptual diagrams. The inventory graphics were also referenced so that the park elements could be located in the most favorable locations. Each concept was depicted in a monochromatic form, utilizing bubble diagrams. The concepts varied in theme; however, the focus of the discussion was the spatial relationships between the various park elements. (Refer to attached graphics).

Concept 1 – Community Gathering Park Entrance / Parking Area  Provides activities for a variety of user groups within the community  Parking kept at the front of the park to separate vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 130 cars.  Access maintained to existing cell tower.  Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function  Limited vehicular access (emergency / delivery access) to center of park (Community Building / quarry overlook)  Plaza area / Restroom building, kiosk signage located at front of park off parking area. (CPTED response – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)  Woodland Picnic / Playground area located proximate to restroom facilities and parking area on hillside in western sector of the park. Picnic area includes medium sized rental pavilion, 10,000 SF accessible playground, and 2 small picnic shelters. Park Core  6500sf Community Building located where former condemned lodge was located. Community Building would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Community Building was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application.  .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open field.  Quarry – Utilizes a unique amenity within Providence Park Quarry Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook. 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 o Performance Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottoms for small performances includes a small performance stage, soft surface / accessible trail connection. Green may also be used for informal picnics or gatherings. • Limited vehicular access to the core of the park is provided via existing roadway; (also being utilized as part of the multi-use trail), for delivery / emergency access only. Turn around provided at loop. • Woodland camping area sited on hillside in eastern sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Outdoor classroom located in area where existing OC is- updated with new benches and tables. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail. Lake Amenities • .33 Mile Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native flora, fauna, hydrological process, etc. • Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fishing deck. Trails Multi-use Trail • Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees) • .75 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park. • ADA compliant sections allow access to boardwalk, lake overlook and community building Soft Surface Trail • Located within the eastern sector of the park to minimize disturbance of larger / older trees. • Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.). • .45 miles of 6’ wide natural surface materials. • Provides a balance to Multi-use trail, offers different user experience. • Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Concept 2 – Adventure Play Park Entrance / Parking Area • Provides a variety of Adventure type activities within the park • Majority of parking kept at the front of the park with a smaller parking area / turn around (25 cars) centered within the core of the park for access to the quarry and an adventure playground • Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 130 cars. • Access maintained to existing cell tower. • Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function • Restroom building located at front of park near parking. • Sidewalk connection ties to Providence Road outside the park boundaries. • Woodland camping area sited on hillside in western sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Medium sized pavilion included in camping area as a gathering spot – could also be a rental opportunity. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail. Park Core • Adventure Playground – Multilevel playground with climbing apparatus, netting, and bouldering in addition to traditional play equipment located on former lodge site. • .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open field.

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• Quarry – Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook; serves a dual purpose as a potential zip line station, o Observation Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottom for viewing rock climbers and zip-line users. Staging area for climbers. A gathering space. o Rock Climbing / Repelling – Quarry walls are near vertical in some areas. This amenity is a revival of a former use. Staging areas would be located at both the top and bottom of the quarry. Rock climbing / repelling amenity could be managed by an outside vendor. • Zip line Course – Topography of the site allows for another unique amenity within Providence Park. “Fly over the quarry”. Multiple stations at various elevations would be sited. Amenity could be managed by and outside vendor. • Stand alone restroom facilities proximate to playground, parking and quarry. Lake Amenities • .25 Mile Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native flora, fauna, hydrological process, etc. • Water Activities – Section of Providence lake cordoned off with buoys to provide water access within park boundaries yet discourage private property trespassing. Potential for paddle boards, kayak practice type activities, water safety. • Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fishing deck. Trails Multi-use Trail • Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees) • .65 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park. • ADA compliant sections allow access to boardwalk, lake overlook and community building Soft Surface Trail • 1.0 miles of 6’ wide natural surface trails wide through Providence Park. • Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.). • Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Concept 3 – Learning Environment Park Entrance / Parking Area • Provides a variety of Learning opportunities / activities within the park • Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 45 cars. • Majority of parking (100) brought into the core of the park to be closer to the various park amenities. Parking is tiered to make up grade and minimize shopping mall parking feel. • Access maintained to existing cell tower. • Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function • Restroom building located at front of park near parking. Park Core • 6500sf Learning located where former condemned lodge was located. Learning Center would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Learning Center was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application. • 1-acre pollinator / birding meadow planted with pollinator wildflowers. Bird and bat houses placed around meadow. Interpretive trail walk with signage and placards depicting the flora and fauna of the meadow.

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• Natural Learning Playground - 10,000SF play area within nature to help promote the importance of play within the natural environment. Medium sized rental pavilion adjacent to play area. • Quarry – Utilizes the quarry as a wetland garden – allows water to remain in the bottom of the quarry as it currently is. o Wetland Garden – Elevated boardwalk trail loop through the quarry lowlands. Interpretive signage may include information on mining / minerals / geology, wetland plants, etc. Boardwalk connects to Marsh walk. o Suspension bridge – Spanning approximately 245’ the suspension bridge provides elevated views of Providence Quarry. Provides a connection across the quarry linking sections of the multi-use trail. • Woodland camping area sited on hillside in eastern sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Outdoor classroom located in area where existing OC is- updated with new benches and tables. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail. Lake Amenities • Waterfowl / Marsh Walk - .25 Mile Elevated Boardwalk trail loop through existing wetland; interpretive signage and birding blinds. Connects to wetland garden walk. • Lake connection – Pedestrian access via natural surface trail – Educational opportunity teaching hydrology, ecology, biology, etc. Trails Multi-use Trail • 1.0 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the park. • ADA compliant sections allow access to Suspension bridge, Marsh Walk, and Wetland Garden. Interpretive Natural Surface Trail • .75 Miles of 6’ wide natural surface trails wide through Providence Park. • Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.). • Field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees. • Interpretive signage along the trails depicting natural features of the site. • Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Open discussion regarding the park concepts followed the presentation. Results of the discussion are as follows:

1. Concept 1 is the preferred concept, with refinements. 2. Include the woodland camping area from Concept 2 – it’s further away from the property line than the camping area shown in #1 3. Move Outdoor class room so that it is associated with the camp ground. 4. Provide the nature center building from Concept #3 instead of a community building. 5. Include a portion of the pollinator meadow from #3 6. Include Quarry amenities from concept #2 7. Include zip-line amenities from concept #2 8. Reduce the length of the boardwalk (Cost prohibitive) 9. Show future connection to Milton greenway. 10. Provide water activities shown in Concept #2

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City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Concept Presentation – 11:30-12:30pm

Following the presentation to City Staff the Concepts were shown to the Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for their feedback. Their comments per concept were as follows:

Concept #1 • Preferred Concept • Like the parking at the front of the park separating vehicular and pedestrian uses • Would love to include the zip-line and climbing amenities to this concept

Concept #2 • Limits the broad use of the park by the community. Seems to become more of a regional destination. • Love the zip-line

Concept #3 • Not good enough use of quarry • Boardwalk is a nice amenity but would be very expensive • Love the idea of a suspension bridge across the quarry.

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PROVIDENCE PARK - Concept CITY STAFF MEETING / PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Minutes from: 11.16.2017

Attendees: City of Milton – City Manager - Steven Krokoff, Public Works Director - Carter Lucas, Kathleen Field, Jim Cregge, Michele Mcintosh-Ross, Tom McKlveen

City of Milton PRAB Members – Phil Crammer, Joey Costanza, Scott Stachowski, Dave Shannon, Jason Alberici, Todd Townes

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions – Raigan Carr

Location: City of Milton – City Hall Conference Room

Time: 10:00-11:00am / 11:30-12:30

Raigan Carr presented three conceptual diagrams to City of Milton Staff. Utilizing the programming information gathered at the 8.24.17 and 9.19.17 meetings from Stakeholders and Citizen Input data a variety of park elements were located within three conceptual diagrams. The inventory graphics were also referenced so that the park elements could be located in the most favorable locations. Each concept was depicted in a monochromatic form, utilizing bubble diagrams. The concepts varied in theme; however, the focus of the discussion was the spatial relationships between the various park elements. (Refer to attached graphics).

Concept 1 – Community Gathering Park Entrance / Parking Area  Provides activities for a variety of user groups within the community  Parking kept at the front of the park to separate vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 130 cars.  Access maintained to existing cell tower.  Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function  Limited vehicular access (emergency / delivery access) to center of park (Community Building / quarry overlook)  Plaza area / Restroom building, kiosk signage located at front of park off parking area. (CPTED response – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)  Woodland Picnic / Playground area located proximate to restroom facilities and parking area on hillside in western sector of the park. Picnic area includes medium sized rental pavilion, 10,000 SF accessible playground, and 2 small picnic shelters. Park Core  6500sf Community Building located where former condemned lodge was located. Community Building would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Community Building was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application.  .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open field.  Quarry – Utilizes a unique amenity within Providence Park Quarry Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook. 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 o Performance Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottoms for small performances includes a small performance stage, soft surface / accessible trail connection. Green may also be used for informal picnics or gatherings.  Limited vehicular access to the core of the park is provided via existing roadway; (also being utilized as part of the multi-use trail), for delivery / emergency access only. Turn around provided at loop.  Woodland camping area sited on hillside in eastern sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Outdoor classroom located in area where existing OC is- updated with new benches and tables. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail. Lake Amenities  .33 Mile Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native flora, fauna, hydrological process, etc.  Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fishing deck. Trails Multi-use Trail  Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees)  .75 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park.  ADA compliant sections allow access to boardwalk, lake overlook and community building Soft Surface Trail  Located within the eastern sector of the park to minimize disturbance of larger / older trees.  Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.).  .45 miles of 6’ wide natural surface materials.  Provides a balance to Multi-use trail, offers different user experience.  Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Concept 2 – Adventure Play Park Entrance / Parking Area  Provides a variety of Adventure type activities within the park  Majority of parking kept at the front of the park with a smaller parking area / turn around (25 cars) centered within the core of the park for access to the quarry and an adventure playground  Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 130 cars.  Access maintained to existing cell tower.  Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function  Restroom building located at front of park near parking.  Sidewalk connection ties to Providence Road outside the park boundaries.  Woodland camping area sited on hillside in western sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Medium sized pavilion included in camping area as a gathering spot – could also be a rental opportunity. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail. Park Core  Adventure Playground – Multilevel playground with climbing apparatus, netting, and bouldering in addition to traditional play equipment located on former lodge site.  .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open field.

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 Quarry – Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook; serves a dual purpose as a potential zip line station, o Observation Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottom for viewing rock climbers and zip-line users. Staging area for climbers. A gathering space. o Rock Climbing / Repelling – Quarry walls are near vertical in some areas. This amenity is a revival of a former use. Staging areas would be located at both the top and bottom of the quarry. Rock climbing / repelling amenity could be managed by an outside vendor.  Zip line Course – Topography of the site allows for another unique amenity within Providence Park. “Fly over the quarry”. Multiple stations at various elevations would be sited. Amenity could be managed by and outside vendor.  Stand alone restroom facilities proximate to playground, parking and quarry. Lake Amenities  .25 Mile Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native flora, fauna, hydrological process, etc.  Water Activities – Section of Providence lake cordoned off with buoys to provide water access within park boundaries yet discourage private property trespassing. Potential for paddle boards, kayak practice type activities, water safety.  Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fishing deck. Trails Multi-use Trail  Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees)  .65 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park.  ADA compliant sections allow access to boardwalk, lake overlook and community building Soft Surface Trail  1.0 miles of 6’ wide natural surface trails wide through Providence Park.  Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.).  Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Concept 3 – Learning Environment Park Entrance / Parking Area  Provides a variety of Learning opportunities / activities within the park  Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 45 cars.  Majority of parking (100) brought into the core of the park to be closer to the various park amenities. Parking is tiered to make up grade and minimize shopping mall parking feel.  Access maintained to existing cell tower.  Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function  Restroom building located at front of park near parking. Park Core  6500sf Learning located where former condemned lodge was located. Learning Center would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Learning Center was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application.  1-acre pollinator / birding meadow planted with pollinator wildflowers. Bird and bat houses placed around meadow. Interpretive trail walk with signage and placards depicting the flora and fauna of the meadow.

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 Natural Learning Playground - 10,000SF play area within nature to help promote the importance of play within the natural environment. Medium sized rental pavilion adjacent to play area.  Quarry – Utilizes the quarry as a wetland garden – allows water to remain in the bottom of the quarry as it currently is. o Wetland Garden – Elevated boardwalk trail loop through the quarry lowlands. Interpretive signage may include information on mining / minerals / geology, wetland plants, etc. Boardwalk connects to Marsh walk. o Suspension bridge – Spanning approximately 245’ the suspension bridge provides elevated views of Providence Quarry. Provides a connection across the quarry linking sections of the multi-use trail.  Woodland camping area sited on hillside in eastern sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Outdoor classroom located in area where existing OC is- updated with new benches and tables. Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area via natural soft surface trail. Lake Amenities  Waterfowl / Marsh Walk - .25 Mile Elevated Boardwalk trail loop through existing wetland; interpretive signage and birding blinds. Connects to wetland garden walk.  Lake connection – Pedestrian access via natural surface trail – Educational opportunity teaching hydrology, ecology, biology, etc. Trails Multi-use Trail  1.0 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the park.  ADA compliant sections allow access to Suspension bridge, Marsh Walk, and Wetland Garden. Interpretive Natural Surface Trail  .75 Miles of 6’ wide natural surface trails wide through Providence Park.  Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.).  Field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees.  Interpretive signage along the trails depicting natural features of the site.  Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Open discussion regarding the park concepts followed the presentation. Results of the discussion are as follows:

1. Concept 1 is the preferred concept, with refinements. 2. Include the woodland camping area from Concept 2 – it’s further away from the property line than the camping area shown in #1 3. Move Outdoor class room so that it is associated with the camp ground. 4. Provide the nature center building from Concept #3 instead of a community building. 5. Include a portion of the pollinator meadow from #3 6. Include Quarry amenities from concept #2 7. Include zip-line amenities from concept #2 8. Reduce the length of the boardwalk (Cost prohibitive) 9. Show future connection to Milton greenway. 10. Provide water activities shown in Concept #2

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City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Concept Presentation – 11:30-12:30pm

Following the presentation to City Staff the Concepts were shown to the Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for their feedback. Their comments per concept were as follows:

Concept #1  Preferred Concept  Like the parking at the front of the park separating vehicular and pedestrian uses  Would love to include the zip-line and climbing amenities to this concept

Concept #2  Limits the broad use of the park by the community. Seems to become more of a regional destination.  Love the zip-line

Concept #3  Not good enough use of quarry  Boardwalk is a nice amenity but would be very expensive  Love the idea of a suspension bridge across the quarry.

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PROVIDENCE PARK - Preliminary Master Plan Presentation PUBLIC INPUT MEETING #2

Minutes from: 01.09.2018

Attendees: City of Milton Staff – Kathleen Field, Jim Cregge

City of Milton City Council - Laura Bentley, Peyton Jemison

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions – Steve Provost, Raigan Carr

Public Attendees: Robin Friction, Scott Stachowski, David Shannon, Gary Young, Tanya Young, Mike Young, Dillon Langston, Bruce Langston, Greg Gniewek, Chris Pinkston, Lauren Holmes, Phil Cranmer, Time Becker, Bob Ellis, Andy King, Jennifer King, Rayna cook, Diane Horrigan, Travis Allen ,Barb Slate, Ken Slate, Donna Liberatore, Meghan Jones, Thomas Garmer, Alex Jones, Dorathy Hurley, Gina Watson, James Weber, Jon Hobbs, Robyn Miller-Henry, June Vicelly, Steve Peteswic, Charles Lancelot, John Townes, Jean Daniel, Richard Owens, Matt Kane

Location: City of Milton – Council Chambers

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

The preliminary master plan (see attached graphic) was presented during the Providence Park Master Plan Public Meeting #2 at Milton City Hall, Council Chambers for public comment. The meeting was streamed live for those who were not able to attend.

Providence Park Preliminary Master Plan Park Entrance / Parking Area  Provides activities for a variety of user groups within the community  Parking kept at the front of the park to separate vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 115 cars.  Access maintained to existing cell tower.  Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function  Sidewalk connection along Providence Road provided within park boundaries.  Restroom building, kiosk signage located at front of park off parking area. Doors to restroom are to face parking area for passive policing (CPTED response – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)  Park perimeter is fenced (hog wire / post) Park Core  Woodland camping area sited on hillside in western sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Medium sized pavilion included in camping area as a gathering spot – could also be a rental opportunity. Amphitheater style outdoor classroom for instructional purposes sited where contours allow (to minimize site disturbance). Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area. Camp sites, pavilion, lined to parking area via natural soft surface trail. Proposed Camping area located approximately 200 linear feet off western property line.  6500sf Nature Center located where former condemned lodge was located. Nature Center would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Nature Center was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application. 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339

 .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open field.  8000 SF Accessible / Inclusive Playground; (located in an area where young pines currently exist -removal of said pines will be necessary and sited on shallower grade to minimize the amount of site disturbance that would need to take place.)  Quarry – Utilizes a unique amenity within Providence Park Quarry Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook; serves a dual purpose as a potential zip line station, o Performance Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottoms for small performances, includes a small performance stage, soft surface / accessible trail connection. Green may also be used for informal picnics or gatherings. o Rock Climbing / Repelling – Quarry walls are near vertical in some areas. This amenity is a revival of a former use. Staging areas would be located at both the top and bottom of the quarry. Rock climbing / repelling amenity could be managed by an outside vendor.  Zipline Course – Topography of the site allows for another unique amenity within Providence Park. Preliminary Master Plan Graphic shows representation of a zipline course, the actual constructed course would need to be field located by a Zipline Course Designer to minimize disturbance of the existing trees / site, maximize the experience. “Fly over the quarry”. Multiple stations at various elevations would be sited. Provides an accessible station off parking area. This is another amenity that could be managed by and outside vendor.  Limited vehicular access to the core of the park is provided via existing roadway; (also being utilized as part of the multi-use trail), for delivery / emergency access only. Turn around provided at loop. Lake Amenities  Removal of exotic invasives, replant lake edge with native species to aid in filtration of water, provide food and shelter for wildlife, expand the aquatic plant diversity  Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native flora, fauna, hydrological process, etc. Recommended construction would be “on-top” construction (boardwalk would be constructed from the structure itself so that heavy equipment would not need to enter wetlands) to minimize disturbance to marsh / wetland area.  Water Activities – Section of Providence lake cordoned off with buoys to provide water access within park boundaries yet discourage private property trespassing. Potential for paddle boards, kayak practice type activities, water safety (summer camp affiliation with Nature Center).  Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fishing deck. Trails Multi-use Trail  Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees)  Laid out with GIS contours to minimize grading / disturbance of site. (Constructed trails will be field located and adjusted as necessary to minimize tree removal and site disturbance.)  .75 Mile Multi-use trail loop – 10’ wide paved asphalt (or other accessible surface) connecting elements within the western side of the park.  ADA compliant sections allow access to zipline course, nature center, performance area at quarry, access to lake, allowing Providence park to be an “Inclusive” Park.  Future Greenway trail connection shown. Soft Surface Trail  Located within the eastern sector of the park to minimize disturbance of larger / older trees. Will be field located.  Will utilized as much of the existing soft surface trails as possible, although much of the existing trail circuit is not sustainable (perpendicular to contours, lacking necessary drainage points – promoting erosion, compacting /exposing existing tree roots, etc.).

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 .45 miles of 6’ wide natural surface materials.  Provides a balance to Multi-use trail, offers different user experience.  Small Pedestrian bridges included to traverse drainage ways and streams.

Following the presentation of the Preliminary Master Plan, the floor was opened for questions and comments. The following questions / comments were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

1. The greenway connection shown on the plan in the northwest corner of the site; what is the intended connection? City of Milton is working on a proposed greenway that could potentially connect the greenspaces within the City, Providence Park being one of those greenspaces. As shown, there would need to be an easement placed across the adjacent properties but more than likely the greenway connection would be from the entrance of the park.

2. That is my property you are showing the greenway connecting across. Greenway connector easement is NOT a good idea. I don’ want people crossing my property or having to go across a greenway trail to reach the lake.

3. Where is the sidewalk connection; does it extend all the way down Providence Park Road? The sidewalk connection will extend from the Providence Park boundary along Providence Park Road within the park.

4. Where is the existing parking lot and how large is it? The existing parking lot is shown on the graphic as the southwestern most part of the proposed parking area. It currently parks about 30 cars. This graphic expands the parking area to accommodate 115 cars. Not all the parking area needs to be constructed at once. More than likely this park will need to be phased construction, so potentially only a portion of the parking area may be constructed / improved during phase I.

5. Where are the existing trails? Portions of the existing trails are incorporated into the trails shown on the plan. The trails shown on the graphic are based on GIS topography and what we observed on site. Not all off the existing trails will be able to be preserved, since they are in poor condition.

6. My son is an Eagle Scout and those trails were part of his project. I think it would be a real shame for them to demolished since so much hard work and love went into building them in the first place. Where the trails can be preserved they will be. Unfortunately, there are some areas that are eroding and are not sustainable.

7. I spend a lot of time in the park and would like for the park to remain as natural as possible. I think what you are showing is going too commercial.

8. I think the quarry is way too commercial and I don’t even want to see a zipline in the park.

9. I’d like the trails to be kept natural or made of natural materials. They looked fine when the Eagle Scouts did them, why do there have to be paved trails anyway? The intent was to provide a balance of trail use. Not everyone can hike a soft surface trail, especially on this site given the topographical changes. Providing a multi-use trail will allow for moms with strollers to be able to get out into nature, it allows lesser abled bodied people; older people, who may not be able to navigate tree roots to be able to get out into nature, and the paved trail provides an inclusive aspect to the park.

10. Is this park going to be funded through federal, state or local tax money? The park will be constructed predominantly through City coffers; however, we are looking at some grant funding that might be available to help construct portions of the park.

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11. Is there a spring in the quarry? We did not find one. The quarry is wet due to a breech in the dam at the top of the quarry. Water has been seeping in thus flooding the dam. For us to be able to use the quarry bottom as a performance green, the stream would need to be put back in its banks, the dam would need to be repaired and then there would need to be time for the quarry to drain and dry out.

12. Is there a requirement for handicap access? Yes, this is publicly owned property. A reasonable portion of the site must be ADA compliant.

13. Have you considered the new purchase property for paved trails? In addition to this plan we are looking at the entire park system to determine what uses are needed for the City. We are developing the master plan for this park, and a portion of this park needs to be accessible.

14. In keeping with the natural looking theme, the buoys within the lake are not palatable. Why are they there? Intended to keep park users from straying onto private property.

15. I do like the natural trails, they are a good run, strenuous. It would be nice I we could keep a mile of natural trail.

16. I don’t feel this represents any part of what we discussed at the first meeting! The information we are presenting is based off the notes we took during the meetings, the data collected from the sticky dot exercise, emails we collected from people who were not present, and the collated list of wishes, wants and concerns. We developed concepts, shared them with the City, got their feedback and from there developed this Preliminary Master Plan.

17. What is the requirement for accessibility? Under federal regulations when parks are built or altered they must comply with ADA standards which require the inclusion of features such as accessible parking spaces, routes, restroom facilities, etc. In Providence Park, some of the ADA is part of the emergency access, like the limited access road – it’s already grade compliant. The City of Milton strives to be an inclusive city, so we tried to keep access to all the features in the core of the park. Some of the interest is just to allow all abilities to experience the uniqueness this park has to offer; access to the major features is a requirement.

18. What is the start date for construction? There is no start date. We need to finalize the Master Plan first. We will revise this plan to reflect any comments from tonight’s meeting, present draft final plan to City Council -the meeting is open to the public, and then go from there. Construction documents will need to be developed, a budget allotted. Still a great deal needs to happen before this can go to construction.

19. What are you hoping for this meeting? Hoping to get your feedback on where we are so far, take your comments and revise the plan as necessary so that we have a draft final master plan that we can present to City Council. We hope to have a plan finalized far enough that we can further develop an opinion of probable cost that we can also present, along with our recommendations for phasing. This plan will be phased construction.

20. What has been the input process? We have had a stakeholder meeting, two public meetings – both streamed live, and have received emails from citizens who have not been able to attend the meetings.

21. I only got an email yesterday that informed me of this meeting.

22. At the last meeting I thought we had talked about having thematic parks – Birmingham Park one way, Providence Park another way, etc. Keep this park in its natural state.

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23. Logistical question – Milton Parks are dawn to dusk unless it’s a planned event. Would this be the first park to be open all night, setting a precedent? I’m concerned about safety and overnight camping. Camping would be via a special permit and only with supervision.

24. What is the maximum capacity of the park? How would parking be handled in the event of a concert or many people coming for zipline or rock climbing? This worries me, people may be parking on the roads, how would we ever get to our house? In the event of a larger event, people could be shuttled in.

25. I think this plan is great! You are forgetting that you are not the only people using this park! This park offers things the other parks won’t, you can’t put a zipline on a golf course, you need the topography!

26. I agree, Birmingham Park is delightful, but a nature center would bring a valuable asset to this park. I totally understand ADA is very important! They need to be able to have these experiences as well.

27. Did you consider doing all of this over at Birmingham Park? No. We are not Master Planning that park.

28. I’m sure we need to do ADA as well, people are very outdoors. However, I don’t think we necessarily need a playground in every park. You can enhance the park by using what the park has to offer; using the site in the natural ways – a boardwalk, utilizing the quarry. Not all parks have to have a playground.

29. I live next to the park and have for a long time. I run the park every day. This concept pretty much restores the park to what it was 20 years ago. It had a camping, climbing, a nature center, lake activities, it’s a better version of that old park. Bottom line is that I see this as a restoration of the park to what it once was. I’d like to see that again.

30. I do recall friends saying there was climbing in the park and boating, but how would you get a boat down to the lake? Could you maybe store a boat at the nature center and then walk them down? Possibly.

31. What would happen to the existing outdoor classroom? It would be removed. We have sited a new amphitheater style classroom, meaning it is built into the slope, near the camping area. It could be used by Scouts or church groups or possibly summer camp participants.

32. I’m and attorney – regarding the paved trail, I understand having access to all the elements but why does the full loop trail have to be accessible? Can’t we keep one side of the trail more natural? We will look at it.

33. Does ADA require asphalt? No, there are many materials that meet the ADA requirements, the trail needs to be 5% or less in grade.

34. Overall, I think you took what everyone said and tried to fit what worked on the site. Have any studies been done to show how many trails are used ADA? I’m sure there has been but I can’t quote one. What I can tell you is that the #1 requested park feature is trails and paths, because everyone wants to use them; moms with strollers, the elderly, physically challenged people. It’s the most popular park feature of nearly all parks and because of their popularity it brings a safety aspect into areas of the park where other elements can’t go. Passive policing throughout the park by trail users.

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35. Will you allow all of Milton to see the master plan? Yes. We need to revise the plan based on comments from tonight and a draft form of the plan will be on the City website. [email protected]

36. Is there a way to secure the quarry that is not ugly? Yes.

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PROVIDENCE PARK – Preliminary Master Plan PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Minutes from: 01.18.18 Meeting

Attendees: City of Milton PRAB Members – Phil Crammer, Joey Costanza, Scott Stachowski, Dave Shannon, Jason Alberici, Todd Townes

City of Milton Parks and Recreation – Jim Cregge, Tom McKlveen

jB+a / BWSC - Raigan Carr, Steve Provost

Citizen Attendees – Charlie Lancelot (Adjacent Property Owner, Long-time Resident)

Location: Milton City Hall – Council Chambers (2006 Heritage Walk, Milton Ga 30004)

Time: 7:00 pm

Raigan Carr of jB+a / BWSC presented the Preliminary Master Plan graphic for Providence Park to the City of Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The meeting was streamed live. (See attached graphic)

Providence Park Preliminary Master Plan Park Entrance / Parking Area  Provides activities for a variety of user groups within the community  Parking kept at the front of the park to separate vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  Existing parking lot expanded to accommodate 115 cars.  Access maintained to existing cell tower.  Providence Road widened to 24’ within the park boundaries – improved function  Sidewalk connection along Providence Road provided within park boundaries.  Restroom building, kiosk signage located at front of park off parking area. Doors to restroom are to face parking area for passive policing (CPTED response – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)  Park perimeter is fenced (hog wire / post) Park Core  Woodland camping area sited on hillside in western sector of the park. Limited primitive camping for Scouts or Church Groups. Ten, tent site “living areas” are provided (field located to minimize disturbance of existing trees). Medium sized pavilion included in camping area as a gathering spot – could also be a rental opportunity. Amphitheater style outdoor classroom for instructional purposes sited where contours allow (to minimize site disturbance). Camping area proximate to restroom facilities and parking area. Camp sites, pavilion, lined to parking area via natural soft surface trail. Proposed Camping area located approximately 200 linear feet off western property line.  6500sf Nature Center located where former condemned lodge was located. Nature Center would house classrooms or meeting rooms, exterior restroom (for park use when Nature Center was not open) Outdoor gathering decks overlooking lawn / pollinator meadow and Providence Lake. Potential summer camp application.  .5-acre lawn area for events, picnics, unstructured play – utilizes what is currently an open field.  8000 SF Accessible / Inclusive Playground; (located in an area where young pines currently exist -removal of said pines will be necessary and sited on shallower grade to minimize the amount of site disturbance that would need to take place.) 2839 Paces Ferry Road Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30339  Quarry – Utilizes a unique amenity within Providence Park Quarry Amenities include: o A quarry overlook – gathering plaza / open air structure located at the top of the western edge of the quarry to provide an overlook; serves a dual purpose as a potential zip line station, o Performance Green – 1-acre lawn area within the quarry bottoms for small performances, includes a small performance stage, soft surface / accessible trail connection. Green may also be used for informal picnics or gatherings. o Rock Climbing / Repelling – Quarry walls are near vertical in some areas. This amenity is a revival of a former use. Staging areas would be located at both the top and bottom of the quarry. Rock climbing / repelling amenity could be managed by an outside vendor.  Zipline Course – Topography of the site allows for another unique amenity within Providence Park. Preliminary Master Plan Graphic shows representation of a zipline course, the actual constructed course would need to be field located by a Zipline Course Designer to minimize disturbance of the existing trees / site, maximize the experience. “Fly over the quarry”. Multiple stations at various elevations would be sited. Provides an accessible station off parking area. This is another amenity that could be managed by and outside vendor.  Limited vehicular access to the core of the park is provided via existing roadway; (also being utilized as part of the multi-use trail), for delivery / emergency access only. Turn around provided at loop. Lake Amenities  Removal of exotic invasives, replant lake edge with native species to aid in filtration of water, provide food and shelter for wildlife, expand the aquatic plant diversity  Elevated Boardwalk – Boardwalk through existing wetland; providing access to an underutilized area of the park. Potential Interpretive signage placed along the boardwalk; providing descriptions of native flora, fauna, hydrological process, etc. Recommended construction would be “on-top” construction (boardwalk would be constructed from the structure itself so that heavy equipment would not need to enter wetlands) to minimize disturbance to marsh / wetland area.  Water Activities – Section of Providence lake cordoned off with buoys to provide water access within park boundaries yet discourage private property trespassing. Potential for paddle boards, kayak practice type activities, water safety (summer camp affiliation with Nature Center).  Lake overlook / Fishing deck – Covered overlook with benches and fishing deck. Trails Multi-use Trail  Located within the western sector of the park due to the younger types of vegetation. (Eastern sector of the site has larger / older trees)  Laid out with GIS contours to minimize grading / disturbance of site. 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Following the presentation of the Preliminary Master Plan, the floor was opened for questions and comments. The following questions / comments were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

The Advisory Board had the following comments / questions: 1. The 1-acre lawn in the quarry appears similar in size as the 1/2 -acre lawn at the nature center? They are different sizes. A portion of the lawn behind the nature center is a pollinator meadow, or native grass planting, the graphic does not differentiate very well, we will fix that for the next iteration of the plan. 2. Joey. Are we utilizing existing trails? Where we can, we are using them, however, the vast majority of the current trail system is unsustainable and will need to be adjusted for sustainability. 3. Bring access road into the quarry for equipment delivery. 4. Will a permit be required for camp area use? Yes, that is the intent. Supervision will also be a requirement. 5. Identify which sections of the trail are ADA accessible. Will show in graphic format. 6. What is the size of the quarry overlook? Show square footage of facilities. (900SF) 7. The buoys are like “floating trash” – would like to be able to access the entire lake to fish. 8. Are the buildings LEED buildings? Not something we have priced, but LEED could be considered at the time of construction. 9. Can we Lengthen the soft surface trails so that it’s easier to measure mileage? (yes)

10. Charlie Lancelot (Citizen Input) a. Great Plan! b. The lake was used heavily by the park when it was a County park c. 10’ wide hard-surface trails would be great, user-friendly. I run many trails on a variety of surfaces. The paved trails are really nice because they can be used by a lot of people with different abilities.

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PROVIDENCE PARK MASTER PLAN – FINAL MASTER PLAN CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Minutes from: 02.12.18 Meeting

Attendees: City of Milton City Council Members – Mayor Joe Lockwood Peyton Jamison – District 1 / Post 1 Burt Hewitt – District 1 / Post 2 Laura Bentley – District 2 / Post 1 Matt Kunz – District 2 / Post 2 Joe Longoria - Mayor Pro Tem –District 3 / Post 1 Rick Mohrig – District 3 / Post 2

City of Milton Community Development – Kathleen Field

City of Milton Parks and Recreation – Jim Cregge, Tom McKlveen

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions- Raigan Carr, Steve Provost

Location: Milton City Hall – Council Chambers (2006 Heritage Walk, Milton Ga 30004)

Time: 7:00 pm

Based on comments received at the previous meetings and at the request of the City of Milton the Providence Park Preliminary Master Plan was advanced to Master Plan level with the following revisions:

 Relocate the greenway trail spur to the front of Providence Park so the connection is along Providence Road.  Relocate the natural surface trails away from the property line to provide additional buffer and lengthen the trail to an even ½ mile.  Reduce the width of the multi-use trail from 10’ to 8’  Increase the size of the Inclusive playground to allow more maneuverability between play equipment.  Provide graphic of trail segments that meet ADA requirements.

Raigan Carr of Barge Design Solutions presented the Master Plan graphic for Providence Park to the City of Milton City Council Members. (See attached graphic).

City Council had the following comments / questions: 1. Mayor: Generally, I like the plan; I have some concerns about the zip line. I like it but I don’t want it to distract from the natural environment.

2. Laura: I’m concerned about zipline. I think the rock climbing is a good idea but I think we would need to have a bonded, insured outfitter manage that amenity.

3. Joe: Will the zipline and rock climbing require full time staff? Jim. No. Joe: Need to consider how do we limit access to features that are dangerous? (Fencing)

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4. Burt: I like the Zipline. There is one that goes across the Chattahoochee River; the whole thing is cool! Maybe not camping, I think there might be some security issues with overnight camping.

5. Matt: I like the balance with the nature trails. Parking lot - should keep it natural surface. Maybe zipline is last phase. Well done design!

6. Rick: Would park be gated when closed? Bell Memorial is gated by police at night.

7. Peyton: I have concerns about the shared fire pit, fire of any kind in the park. I love the idea of the Zipline as team building activity. I think we need to improve the surveillance deep in park at Nature Center. I think we need fencing at perimeter and better fencing at quarry; something that is more aesthetic perhaps. Don’t duplicate elements (that are already) at Alpharetta parks.

8. Laura: Entrance road to park needs to be very special, I like that there is an actual “Entrance” to the park. I’m wondering if we could phase the parking in, so that we aren’t constructing the whole parking lot at the beginning so we can add to it as we phase additional park elements in. Camping would be better at Birmingham Park.

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PROVIDENCE PARK MASTER PLAN – Master Plan / Phase I PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

Minutes from: 04.26.18

Attendees: City of Milton – Kathleen Field, Jim Cregge

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions – Steve Provost, Raigan Carr

Public Attendees – Steve Sapp, Charles Lancelot, Scott Reece, Steve Powell, Teresa Stickles, Bruce Langston, Scott Stachowski, Diane Horrigan, Scott Sawyer, David Shannon

Location: City of Milton – Council Chambers

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Kathleen Fields gave introductions and acknowledged that the City had received and responded to the various emails that had been received from citizens. (A large print out of consolidated emails was on display at the meeting) She mentioned that these emails had also been shared with the consultants who have gone back to make additional revisions to the master plan, which would be shared this evening.

Steve Provost, Barge Design Solutions, presented a PowerPoint presentation that explained the design process taken to get to this current iteration of the Providence Park Master Plan. The presentation covered the adjustments and refinements that had been made to each of the master plans concluding with the most recent graphics that illustrated Long-term Development and a Phase I Development. The meeting was streamed live for those who were not able to attend. In addition, the presentation will be available on the website.

Prior to opening the floor for question / comment, Jim Cregge, City of Milton Director – Parks and Recreation addressed the issue of ADA compliance within the park. Despite the issue of needing to adhere to laws governing ADA compliance which state that there needs to be a reasonable accommodation for the disabled, City of Milton is a city that prides itself on being an inclusive City. The proposed trail system within Providence Park is like what currently exists at Bell Memorial (combination of hard and soft trails). The City has received a grant for development of the multi-use trail. This segment of trail (from parking to playground to lake) will be accessible and will be 10’ wide. The remainder of the trail can be 8’ wide as shown on the plan.

The following questions / comments were recorded during the question / answer portion of the presentation.

1. You mention a fence around the quarry, will there still be an entrance into the quarry? Phase 1 includes costs for the repair of the dam at the top of the quarry which will lead to the dewatering of the quarry. Until the quarry is dry it’s not going to be the most hospitable place to visit. A gate will allow maintenance access into the quarry but until funds are available to develop within the quarry (part of the long-term plan) it will most likely be inaccessible to park users, as it is now. 2. At one time you showed a performance green within the quarry, is that still part of the plan? Yes, but not in phase 1. To develop the green and the other amenities within the quarry it must first be dried out. (Dewatering and dam repair is included in phase 1)

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3. Where is the new connection to the greenway system? The connection will be out Providence Park Drive. It will eventually connect into a Citywide greenway system that the City of Milton is working on. 4. Has the boardwalk been excluded? No, it will be developed in a future phase. 5. The quarry fence that you show in the presentation. I love the look of it, but it will be scaled by anyone that wants to get into the quarry. I already see people climbing over the 10’ chain link that is out there now. The fencing shown in the presentation is an idea for a potential quarry overlook, aesthetic in nature, not necessary meant to keep people out of the quarry. 6. I’d like this to be a dawn to dusk park. I am concerned about overnight camping. How will that be handled? Camping would be by permit only. Will ONLY be allowed if there is supervision. a. Would like to see the park dawn to dusk only. b. Do not want to set a precedent for other parks in Milton c. Concerned about overnighting and camp fires. d. I live adjacent to the park where the camping is and do not want to see or hear overnight campers. e. Can camping be shifted more centrally in the park? Camping is located on the plan based on proximity to parking and restroom facilities. Want to keep vehicular traffic out of the park as much as possible. f. Overnight camping would require a fulltime ranger. g. When park had camping, back in the day, it did have supervision when overnight camping was happening in the park – Unattended camping is not a good idea whether the camping is included in Phase I or Phase II. If you can’t supervise it, it should not be done. h. I have a big concern with overnight camping. Who decides if it is going to happen? City Council will make the decision on the camping. This plan will be brought to Council again for a vote; public will be notified of when that vote will happen and they are encouraged to attend to voice their opinions. Tentative scheduling of the City Council Work Session is May14, 2018 Parks and Recreation Authority Board Meeting – May 17, 2018 7pm

7. Can you move the asphalt trail to the other side of the park? No. We had reasoning behind the location of the multi-use trail. We located the trail on the side of the park that had the smaller / younger trees to limit the amount of disturbance to the existing vegetation. In addition, the trail is laid out with the contours of the site to minimize grading and maximize sustainability. 8. Will the gate at the entrance remain? How will the park be secured; how do you prevent trespassing? Gate will be located so that a car cannot pull into the parking lot at night. 9. What about perimeter fencing, is it provided, and would it have a non-climb aspect to it? The perimeter fencing would be hog wire and post. Signage may also be added stating “No Trespassing, private property”. 10. You mention the proximity of the trails to adjacent properties. I live right next to the park on the west side, I’d like to see all development moved in toward the center of the park and would like to see at least a 100’ buffer from adjacent properties. 11. Are you going to allow fishing / swimming / boating on the lake? Currently no. City is not yet convinced that they could allow kayaking without infringing on adjacent properties. There is no swimming in the lake and fishing is catch and release only. a. Fishing is a maintenance issue – too many people fishing in the lake. People hop fences and fish on private property. 12. I think the restroom should be near the parking area, not across the street from it. Visibility from road / parking (CPTED) and proximity to greenway connection and camping guided the decision regarding the location of the restroom building. City has received grant funding for a compostable

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toilet. The toilet will be located off the parking area in the proximity of what is currently the trail head of the blue trail. 13. Will there be water fountains in the park? Water Fountains have been included in the unit cost. 14. Will the zipline course and rock climbing be developed in Phase II? No. Those elements have been removed from the master plan. 15. What is included in Phase II of the park? Phase II has yet to be determined. As we mentioned the due to budgetary constraints this park will need to be developed in phases. Even those items slated for Phase I may not be developed all at once. It may take 5 or more years to implement those elements in Phase I and then another 5 or more years to develop the next group of elements. However, those elements that you see labeled on the Phase I plan are those that have been slated for Phase I. 16. Could the trails have actual signage instead of just blazes on trees? Yes.

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PROVIDENCE PARK MASTER PLAN – MASTER PLAN / PHASE I PRESENTATION CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION

Minutes from: 05.14.2018

Attendees: City of Milton City Council - Mayor, Joe Lockwood, Peyton Jemison, Matt Kunz, Laura Bentley, Joe Longoria, Rich Mohrig

City of Milton Staff – Kathleen Field, Jim Cregge

jB+a / Barge Design Solutions – Steve Provost, Raigan Carr

(Approximately 6 citizens were in attendance – Presentation was streamed live)

Location: City of Milton – Council Chambers

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Providence Park Master Plan discussion was 6th on the City Council Agenda. City Council members were provided the following items for reference: April 26, 2018 Master Plan graphic (11x17), April 26, 2018 Phasing Plan (11X17), Phasing - Opinion of Probable Cost, Minutes from the April 26, 2018 Public Presentation #3.

Two City of Milton Citizens requested audience in front of City Council: 1. Keith Manning – Neighbor to Providence Park. “Preserve Providence Park” founder. adamantly objected to the development of the park, would like to see it remain natural, stated that he did not see the need for this development. Provided website address to “Preserve Providence Park” - keith42.com. 2. Travis Allen – Neighbor to Providence Park – Did not like the idea of the playground within the park. Had wanted to see a reduction in multi-use trail length not width of asphalt (Siting differences between the preliminary Master Plan and Final Master Plan) Mentioned that many citizens were concerned about the number of people that would come to Providence Park for camping and fishing, he did not see that there would be an influx of use for these amenities.

Jim Cregge, City of Milton Director – Parks and Recreation, mentioned that the Final adoption of the plan(s) could potentially be the following week and that the Consultants from Barge would not be present. He requested that the City Council please ask any and all questions they may have regarding the Providence Park Master Plan.

Steve Provost, Barge Design Solutions, presented a PowerPoint presentation that explained the design process taken to get to this current iteration of the Providence Park Master Plan. The presentation covered the adjustments and refinements that had been made to each of the master plans concluding with the most recent graphics that illustrated Long-term Development and a Phase I Development. The meeting was streamed live for those who were not able to attend. In addition, the presentation will be available on the website.

Prior to opening the floor for question / comment, Jim Cregge, addressed the issue of ADA compliance within the park. Despite the issue of needing to adhere to laws governing ADA compliance which state that there needs to be a reasonable accommodation for the disabled, City of Milton is a city that prides itself on being an inclusive City. The proposed trail system within Providence Park is similar to what currently exists at Bell Memorial (combination of hard and soft trails). The City has received a grant for

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development of the multi-use trail, a portion of which must be accessible. This segment of trail (from parking to playground to lake) will be accessible and will be 10’ wide. The remainder of the trail can be 8’ wide as shown on the plan.

Jim mentioned that the City had also received preliminary approval for grant funding for a compostable toilet, from the Land / Water Conservation Fund through DNR, which would be sited at the park entrance off the parking lot which would allow for Providence Park to also serve as a trailhead to a future spur of the City of Milton Greenway.

In addition, there is the potential for a gift from Children’s Charities in the amount of $550K for an inclusive playground. This playground would be one that is open to children of all ages and abilities and would be non-traditional playground equipment. The concept would be for this playground to blend with nature and would allow children to explore nature as well as play.

The following questions / comments were recorded during the question / answer portion of the presentation:

1. It is nice to see the tracking of the development of the Master Plan.

2. What will happen within the space of the old lodge once it is demolished, if a new nature center is not included in Phase 1? The area will be graded out and stabilized to discourage erosion and then it will be maintained as an open green field / pollinator meadow until the budget allows for the construction of the nature center.

3. You mention repairing the dam at the top of the quarry to help get the water out of it. Do you see any issues with that? No, DNR has been very receptive to putting streams back in their banks. We have spoked with our hydrologists and environmentalists and they agreed.

4. Love the idea of the overlook at the quarry! I think it would be very cool to be able to look down into it.

5. What is the plan for the quarry in Phase 1? The quarry will be fenced with fencing that is more aesthetic, additional signage will be added to discourage people from entering the quarry at this time. We would like to bring the fence a little closer to the edge so that even though it is currently “off limits” park users would still be able to see into it.

6. Love the wetland planting idea; remove the invasive plant materials and put back natives.

7. What is the plan for fishing; will it be catch and release? It is currently catch and release and we plan on keeping it the same.

8. With regard to the camping – I would like to see if we could rethink this. I have a concern with overnight guests in the park. Birmingham Park might be a better fit for this amenity.

Jim Cregge – Citizens are also concerned with overnight camping; the Parks and Recreation Department is in agreement. We would not be comfortable allowing overnight camping within the park without some form of supervision like a Park Ranger. We would like to encourage camping in a future phase, but only if there is supervision.

9. Like the idea of a more environmentally oriented playground; like the idea that it would blend with its surroundings.

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10. Perimeter Fencing – What type of fencing is planned? Post and hog wire. I would like for it to have more of a purpose – it needs to REALLY keep people off private property.

11. I would like to see surveillance cameras budgeted into the park. Parks and Recreation agrees.

12. Can we move away from “Blazing” the trails and have proper trail markers? Yes. Proper trail markers have been budgeted for the trails. In addition, there is a budgeted amount for interpretive signage so that the interesting plants or geology or topography or whatever can be called out or illustrated.

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