ELEMENTELEMENT 2 QUALITY OF LIFE CHAPTER 2 – PARKS, PRESERVES AND RECREATION DATA AND ANALYSIS (UPDATED 6/6/2017) CHAPTER 3 – HISTORIC PRESERVATION DATA AND ANALYSIS CHAPTER 4 – LIBRARIES AND GOVERNMENT FACILITIES DATA AND ANALYSIS CHAPTER 5 – SCHOOLS NOTE: SCHOOLS CHAPTER DATA AND ANALYSIS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS UPDATE CHAPTER 6 – COASTAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT DATA AND ANALYSIS ACCEPTED 10/25/2016 LAST UPDATED 6/6/2017 quality of life element | data and analysis 10/25/2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES, MAPS AND FIGURES V2-178 CHAPTER 2 – PARKS, PRESERVES AND RECREATION DATA AND ANALYSIS BACKGROUND V2- 183 V2-184 EXISTING CONDITIONS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM SUBSYSTEMS INVENTORY OF EXISTING COUNTY-OWNED AND OPERATED PARKS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS ADDITIONAL RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ANALYSIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT V2-189 LEVELS OF SERVICE PARK PLANNING, ACQUISITION AND V2-213 DEVELOPMENT FOCUS AREAS V2-214 CONCLUSION V2-215 CHAPTER 2 – PARKS, PRESERVES AND RECREATION V2-213 MAPS AND FIGURES CHAPTER 3 – HISTORIC PRESERVATION DATA AND ANALYSIS EVALUATION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES V2-222 V2-176 sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis quality of life introduction | data and analysis 10/25/2016 PROTECTION OF HISTORIC RESOURCES V2-224 STUDIES & SURVEYS V2-229 SITE LISTS V2-231 ARCHIVAL ACTIVITIES V2-232 CHAPTER 3 – HISTORIC PRESERVATION V2-235 MAPS CHAPTER 3 – HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPENDIX SECTION 1: PRESERVATION LAWS V2-242 SECTION 2: NATIONAL REGISTER PROGRAM V2-250 SECTION 3: PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS V2-251 SECTION 4: BIBLIOGRAPHY V2-256 CHAPTER 4 – LIBRARIES AND GOVERNMENT FACILITIES DATA AND ANALYSIS ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES V2-260 PLANNING FOR FUTURE GOVERNMENT FACILITIES V2-262 ANALYSIS V2-263 PUBLIC LIBRARIES SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION LEVEL V2-264 OF SERVICE LIBRARY INVENTORY V2-265 FUTURE CONDITIONS V2-270 CHAPTER 4 – LIBRARIES AND GOVERNMENT FACILITIES V2-271 MAPS CHAPTER 6 – COASTAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT DATA AND ANALYSIS COASTAL HAZARDS AND MITIGATION PLANNING V2-277 sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis V2-177 quality of life element | data and analysis 10/25/2016 LISTl~ST OFOIF TABUESTABLES AND MAPS PARKS, PRESERVES AND RECREATION Table 2-1: Inventory of Existing County-Owned/Operated Sites - North County V2-193 Table 2-2: Inventory of Existing County-Owned/Operated Sites - South County V2-195 Map 2-1: County and State Park and Preserve Sites - North County V2-214 Map 2-2: County and State Park and Preserve Sites - South County V2-215 Figure 2-2: Linear Open Recreation Space Connectors: Recommended Widths V2-219 Figure 2-3: Linear Open Recreation Space Connectors V2-220 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Map 3-1: Local Register of Historic Places and Structures V2-236 Map 3-2: National Register of Historic Places, Structures and Sites V2-237 LIBRARIES & GOVERNMENT FACILITIES Map 4-1: Location of Sarasota County Buildings V2-272 Map 4-2: Location of Hospitals and Health Services V2-273 Map 4-3: Location of Fire Stations, Police Stations and Courthouse V2-274 Map 4-4: Existing and Planned Library Facilities V2-275 Map 4-5: Existing and Planned School Facilities V2-276 V2-178 sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis quality of life introduction | data and analysis 10/25/2016 COASTAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT Table 6-1: Potential Storm Surge Heights V2-282 Table 6-2: Sarasota Evacuation Population Estimates V2-285 Table 6-3: People with Special Needs Evacuation Populations V2-286 Table 6-4: At-Risk Medical Facility Evacuation Estimates V2-287 Table 6-5: Available Sheltering Capacity in Evacuation Scenarios V2-288 Table 6-6: Alternative Shelter Capacity -2015 V2-289 Table 6-7: Clearance Times for Evacuation Scenarios V2-291 sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis V2-179 quality of life element | data and analysis 10/25/2016 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK V2-180 sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis parks,quality preserves of life and introduction recreation | data and analysis 10/25/201606/06/2016 CHAPTER 2 PARKS, PRESERVES AND RECREATION DATA AND ANALYSIS sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis V2-181 quality of life element | data and analysis 10/25/201606/06/2016 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK V2-182 sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis parks, preserves and recreation | data and analysis 06/06/2016 INTRODUCTION Volume 2 of the Parks, Preserves and Recreation chapter of the Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan contains the background data, analysis and information to support the goal to plan, provide, protect and maintain a financially feasible, high-quality, efficient and comprehensive system of parks and programs that serve the diverse needs of residents and visitors while promoting personal health, well-being and economic development, along with the nine objectives and associated policies in Volume 1. BACKGROUND Sarasota County’s high quality of life is due, in part, to the County’s diverse portfolio of beaches, water access, parks, athletic facilities, natural areas, trails and recreation facilities and programs. The Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources department manages many of the sites within the overall system. The Parks, Preserves and Recreation Strategic Master Plan (PPRSMP) was adopted by the County Commission in 2016; the support materials in this chapter have been further updated to align with the PPRSMP. In conjunction with the Sarasota County Comprehensive Plan, the purpose of the PPRSMP is to provide direction for the development, re-development and enhancement of the County’s parks, preserves, beaches, trails, athletic facilities, recreation facilities, programs and services for the next 20 years. Additional details and information can be found in the PPRSMP. The mission of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is to: Provide accessible and welcoming parks, programs and facilities that build and engage the community while promoting health, wellness, quality of life and economic and environmental sustainability. sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis V2-183 quality of life element | data and analysis 06/06/2016 EXISTING CONDITIONS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Prior to 1992, County-owned recreational lands were categorized by evaluating each site and classifying it as a neighborhood, community, metropolitan or highly specialized park. The acreage of parks in each category was totaled to determine the amount of acreage in each category. These acreage figures were then compared to service needs to determine if a deficiency or surplus existed. The Comprehensive Plan adopted in 1997 implemented an alternative classification system for park acreage. This method organized park types and divided acreage distributions within individual parks. In 2005, staff reviewed existing park classifications and related acreage distributions and reassessed the recreational use of these park areas. This analysis led to the revision of park classifications to better represent existing assets and the recreational needs of the community. The revised categories included ten traditional classifications: Boat Access Parks, Beach Access Parks, Linear Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks, Community Sports Complexes, District Parks, Natural Area Parks, Conservation Lands, and Other Parks. These classifications no longer reflect the complexity of the County’s Parks, Preserves and Recreation system, and also do not reflect variations in levels of amenities and maintenance among facilities within the same subsystem. A revised and updated classification system was introduced as part of Sarasota County’s Parks, Preserves and Recreation Strategic Master Planning process adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in June of 2016. Seven subsystems form the key components of the Parks, Preserves and Recreation System: 1. Athletics, 2. Parks, 3. Natural Areas, 4. Trails, 5. Beaches, 6. Base Tier Facilities and Programs Most common facilities and programs that have Water Access, and 7. Recreation Centers th e lowest level of amenities, lowest level of maintenance, lowest level of staffing an d / or lowest cost recovery goals and Programs. Further details on each subsystem are below. In addition, a FIGURE 2-1: SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL three-tiered service delivery model has V2-184 sarasota county comprehensive plan | volume 2: data and analysis parks, preserves and recreation | data and analysis 06/06/2016 been defined for each subsystem to distinguish between types of facilities. “Top Tier” facilities generally include those that are least common and have the highest level of amenities, maintenance, staffing and/or highest cost recovery goals. “Base Tier” facilities include those that are most common and/or have the lowest level of amenities, maintenance, staffing and cost recovery goals. PARKS, PRESERVES AND RECREATION SUBSYSTEMS The descriptions of each subsystem below provide an overview with typical features, where applicable. The Location/Access description is based upon the Parks, Preserves and Recreation Strategic Master Plan and is an aspirational guideline. In the Facilities and Support Facilities descriptions, access for all and universal design would be considerations for each of the subsystems. SUBSYSTEM NAME: ATHLETICS Purpose: Provide a broad range of athletic and support facilities that offer youth and adults varying degrees of recreational athletic opportunities from basic practice, to competitive, to- tour nament level play. Size (approx. acres):