1 6 09 Bee Branch Creek Landscape Design Slide PresentationBee Branch Creek RestorationBee Branch Creek Restoration
January 6, 2009
City Council Work Session
Bee Branch Creek Restoration
AgendaAgenda
1.Introductions
2.Landscape Design Process to Date
3.Next Steps
4.City Council Feedback
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Process To DateProcess To Date
•Landscape Design Advisory Committee
Oct 15
•Neighborhood Workshop #1
Oct 22/23
–Hopes, Desires & Fears of Project
–Visual Preference Survey
•Landscape Design Advisory Committee
Oct 29
•Neighborhood Workshop #2
Nov 5/6
–Three creek cross section alternatives
•Landscape Design Advisory Committee
Nov 25
•Landowner Meeting Opportunity
Dec 9
–Three creek cross section alternatives
Since Then -> Alternative Refinement
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Project GoalsProject Goals
•Primary -Flood Protection
Community Asset
•Secondary –
–Aesthetics
–Recreation
–Other
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Results from Workshop #1Results from Workshop #1
Hopes and Fears
Visual Preferences
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HopesHopes
Number
stating
Hopes for the Bee Branch Creek
this as a
Restoration
priority
Parkamenities(benches,tables)7
Roadunderrailroadtracks5
Bikepath/Pedestrianaccommodations5
Aestheticallypleasingbridgestructures5
Lowmaintenanceplantings3
Safety(particularlychildsafety)3
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FearsFears
Number
stating
this as a
Fears for the Bee Branch Creek Restorationpriority
Creatingunsafeconditionsforchildren10
Extracosttomaintaincreek8
Unsecure“hangoutspots“5
Trashanddebris4
Lackofmaintenance3
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Visual Preference SurveyVisual Preference Survey
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Positive ResponsesPositive Responses
Bike Path
8 Liked
0 disliked
Public Meeting Places
8 Liked
Gazebo,
6 Liked
Overlook
1 Disliked
1 Disliked
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Positive ResponsesPositive Responses
8 Liked
2 Disliked
Limestone, Arches
Benches, Public Art
7 Liked
3 Disliked
Railing
5 Liked
2 Disliked
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Negative ResponsesNegative Responses
1 Liked
5 Disliked
Too thick and unmanaged
Unmanaged Swale
0 Liked
6 Disliked
Community Gardens
Brick,
Culvert shaped
0 Liked
3 Disliked
Screening
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Workshop #2Workshop #2
Cross Section AlternativesCross Section Alternatives
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Bee Branch LocationBee Branch Location
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Storage ConsiderationsStorage Considerations
Neighborhood Section
Commercial Section
More creek like
More river-like
(smaller scale)
(Storage)
Level Control Structure
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Level Constrol Structure ConceptLevel Constrol Structure Concept
High Water Conditions High Water Conditions ––With Control StructureWith Control Structure
16 th St
Bee Branch Creek
Mississippi
Basin
River
Water Level During Storm
Gate
Water Level After Storm
Possible Control Structure
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Possible Cross Section Possible Cross Section ––
Stage 1 Commercial DistrictStage 1 Commercial District
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Workshop 2
Neighborhood Cross Section Alternative 1 Neighborhood Cross Section Alternative 1
––with Control Structurewith Control Structure
Green Bottom
Meandering Creek
No Access
Native Plants in
overbank area
Lighting
Rock edge
discouraging
access
Manicured
top with
sidewalk
Rest areas
Manicured top with
bike path and tree
canopy
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Workshop 2
Neighborhood Cross Section Alternative 2Neighborhood Cross Section Alternative 2
––with Control Structurewith Control Structure
*Preferred
Manicured
Rip rap edge
Defined straight creek
top with
discouraging
to one side –
sidewalk
access
providing overbank
for recreational uses
Overbank
landscaped
to allow
recreational
uses
Rest areas
Lighting
Manicured
Bike
stone edge –
Green Bottom
Path w/
allowing
Possible ramp
Canopy
access
access to
Access
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overbank
Workshop 2
Neighborhood Cross Section Alternative 3Neighborhood Cross Section Alternative 3
withoutwithout
––Control StructureControl Structure
Manicured
Rip rap bank
top with
discouraging
sidewalk
access
Wet-bottom creek
(Always wet)
Wet Bottom
No Access
Lighting
Bike
Path w/
Canopy
Rest areas
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Workshop 2
Storage ConsiderationsStorage Considerations
Neighborhood Section
Commercial Section
More creek like
More river-like
(smaller scale)
(Storage)
Level Control Structure
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Level Constrol Structure ConceptLevel Constrol Structure Concept
High Water Conditions High Water Conditions ––With Control StructureWith Control Structure
16 th St
Bee Branch Creek
Mississippi
Basin
River
Water Level During Storm
Gate
Water Level After Storm
Possible Control Structure
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Current Cross Section Proposal Current Cross Section Proposal
Based on CommentsBased on Comments
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24to 22
thnd
22to Lincoln
nd
Lincoln to Railroad
Commercial
District
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24to 22
thnd
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24to 22
thnd
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22to Lincoln
nd
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22to Lincoln
nd
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Lincoln to Railroad
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Lincoln to Railroad
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Commercial District
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Commercial District
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StructuresStructures
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Typical StructureTypical Structure
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Next StepNext Step
Present Proposed Concept to the
Public for Comment
.
But first . . . .
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Pending Decisions/ActionsPending Decisions/Actions
•City Council Feedback
–Stage 1 Wide Wet Bottom with access
–Stage 2 Green Bottom with open access to creek
greenspace
–Structures
–Secondary Uses
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CommentsComments
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