MASTER PLAN

PRESENTATION

PUBLIC MEETING

July 25, 2019 CLERMONT PARK

MEETING PURPOSE AND AGENDA

Meeting Purpose:

Present draft Master Plan and listen to public comments about the draft

plan

Agenda:

■ Welcome and Introductions

■ Background Information

■ Presentation of Clermont Park Draft Master Plan Revision

■ Public Input

PARK AUTHORITY MISSION

To enrich the quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences and promotes healthy lifestyles.

PARK AUTHORITY FACTS

More than 23,000 acres of Parkland

More than 400 parks

National Gold Medal Winner

Nationally Accredited

MASTER PLAN PURPOSE

Site-specific long range vision

General guide for appropriate park uses

General location of facilities

Identifies resource protection areas

Captures site conditions or community concerns

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CLERMONT MASTER PLAN REVISION PROCESS

PA staff develops Draft Plan

Presented to PAB for Review

Public Information Sessions on Draft

plan

PAB for review and approval to send for

public comment

Public Comment Meeting

• Public Comment Period 30 days

Return to PAB for review

Forward to BOS staff and member

for review

BOS Public Hearing soliciting comment

on any proposed changes to deed

restrictions

BOS Decision

Return to PAB for final approval if BOS approves revisions to

deed restrictions

PARK LOCATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD

40 acre site located in the Lee District in Franconia

Nearby parks include: Huntley Meadows

Lee District Park

Franconia Park

CLERMONT PARK 4100 Franconia Road, Alexandria - Maintenance Area 3 - Lee District

Level 2's - Fields 1, 2. 3, & 4

Field Information 1-60' Base, 200' Fence 2-60' Base,200' Fence 3- 60' Base, 200' Fence 4- 60' Base, 300' Fence

PARK HISTORY-DEED RESTRICTIONS

• 1968 - Fairfax County Public Schools acquired property via condemnation for

potential school

• 1975 – Park Authority developed a master plan for athletic fields and developed

fields through an interim use agreement with Public Schools

• 1985 – Schools transferred ownership of the property to the Board of Supervisors

and park use continued.

• July 26, 1999- PCA C-448-10 approved by BOS for Kingstowne LP

Proffers included the development of Clermont Park (Section 3) per the approved FDP

Resulting in the current athletic field development.

• March 2000 - Clermont Park Improvements – Task Force

Exclude lighting, permanent loudspeakers, and permanent concession structures from

the Master Plan. Write language into the BOS-Park Authority land transfer agreement

prohibiting these features.

PARK HISTORY-DEED RESTRICTIONS

• April 2003 – Athletic Field Redevelopment Completed

• March 2007 – Board of Supervisor Transferred 40.61 Acre Property To Park

Authority with deed restriction

Deed Restrictive Covenants Include:

• A Conservation Easement on 29.59 Acres of Undeveloped Property

• Prohibition of installation or Use of Any Lighting, Permanent Concession Areas and

Permanent Sound Systems on the Property

WHY A MASTER PLAN REVISION NOW

Evaluate park for field lights proposed by the community to provide for optimal use of the fields

30 acres of mature canopy in conservation easement

4 existing diamond fields

Existing gravel parking lot

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Retains existing park features. No new facilities proposed.

No changes proposed for the conservation area

Proposes lighting the 90’ diamond and one 60’ diamond field

Proposes lighting parking area

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ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING

International Dad::-Sky Association 3223 N orth First Avenue, Tucson. AZ 85719, USA

tel +1.520.293.3198

INTERNATIONAL DARK-SKY ASSOCIATION www.darksky.ore:- • ­To: Fairfax County Park Authority March 26, 2019

Congratulations! The lighting designs for Clennont Park Baseball/Soft.ball Field has been revie·wed and found to be in compliance with IDA 's Conununity Friendly Outdoor Sports Lighting program. This Letter of Certification confirms your successful application of Phase I, and allows you to apply for the Phase II Field Verification process.

We are proud to have you join this community ofoutdoor sports lighting facilities working to reduce light pollution and improve the environment in localities across the nation. By adopting the IDA criteria for Conununity Friendly Outdoor Sports Lighting, your community will:

e Minimize neighborhood lighting nuisance by greatly reducing local spill and glare .

e Manage high angle light pollution, thus dramatically decreasing off-site light trespass and sky glow.

e Mitigate neighborhood light pollution and sky glow, which will benefit the enviromnent, the astronomy community, and others inipacted by poorly designed outdoor spo1ts facilities.

e Minimize. lumen densities, thereby reducing energy consumption.

Sincerely, Pete Strasser

International Dark-sky Association (IDA) Phase I Certification

In meeting IDA criteria, the Clermont Park Lighting Design:

◼ Minimizes local spill and glare

◼ Incorporates greatly decreased offsite light trespass and sky glow

◼ Minimizes lumen densities thereby reducing energy consumption

Obtrusive Light

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• 3 Interrelated Elements

• Spill Light

• Glare

• Sky Glow

Control of Obtrusive Light

• Shielded Fixtures

• Appropriate Pole Heights

• Downward Aiming Fixtures

• Optimum Aiming

• Fewer Fixtures

Two light source options

LED ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING

Field Lighting History

TYPICAL LIGHTING COLOR TEMPERATURE SCALE

MUSCO LED FIXTURES – 5,700 K

Light System Control

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• Satellite

• Internet-based

• Phone

• Staffed Control Center

• Field Control Units

• System Monitoring

Field Lighting Standards

IESNA Recommended Lighting

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Class Rectangle Diamond Infield Diamond Outfield

III – High School 30 fc 50 fc 30 fc

IV – Low Recreation 20 fc 30 fc 20 fc

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PROCESS

Public Information Meetings- April 25, 2018 and Sep 11, 2018

Park Authority Board authorized staff May 2019 to take the Draft Master Plan for public comment

Public Comment Meeting (tonight)

30-day comment period

Discuss comments with Park Authority Board (PAB) and review with BOS member –Fall 2019

If decision is made to move forward with field lights, then schedule a public hearing with BOS to recommend changing the deed restrictions

BOS to hold Public Hearing to solicit public comment on any recommended changes to the deed restrictions

BOS Decision

MPR returns to PAB for final approval if BOS approves revisions to deed restrictions

COMMUNITY INPUT

Questions or Suggestions

Email

Mail

Phone

Public Input Meeting

COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK

Email: Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov

Written comments:

Pat Rosend, Project Manager

FCPA Planning & Development Division, Suite 406

12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035

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