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Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan Copyrighted February 19, 2018 City of Dubuque Action Items # 2. ITEM TITLE: Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan, as being consistent with the adopted 2017 Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island. RESOLUTION Approving 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan as Consistent with 2017 Master Plan SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation City Manager Memo Plan-NNM Memo NNM Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Staff Memo Implementation Plan Resolution Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Resolutions Implementation Plan Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Supporting Documentation Implementation Plan Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Adopted 7-21-14 Supporting Documentation Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Amendment 5-17 Supporting Documentation Planning Staff Review of Plan Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dubuque � AIFA�erlwGh UB E '�� III► Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°'�w'2 7A13 2017 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan Approval DATE: February 14, 2018 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware and the Parks and Recreation Commission recommend City Council approval of the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan, as being consistent with the adopted 2017 Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. �� Mic ael C. Van Milligen �� MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager THE CTTY OF Dubuque �" ui��eNe�ary DUB E 'il��i;' Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°' Z°'Z 2013 2017 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan Approval DATE: February 14, 2018 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to transmit the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan for approval by the City Council. A resolution is attached. BACKGROUND The Chaplain Schmitt Master Plan was adopted in July 2014. The plan was a partnership between the City and Dubuque Racing Association (DRA). The Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan was funded equally by both parties. This plan engaged many stakeholders as well as citizens through several public forums. The Master Plan created a shared vision and a direction for improvements to the Island, substantiated by an economic feasibility and market study. The City Council identified a master plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island as a top priority on their 2017-19 Policy agenda to begin the process of taking the 2014 plan into reality. The City Council amended the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan in April 2017 to remove housing. In May 2017, the City Council adopted Design Guidelines and a Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning designation for Chaplain Schmitt Island. DISCUSSION The DRA felt that to move the Master Plan from vision to reality, the next steps needed to be taken. The DRA engaged RDG Planning and Design to assist with creating actionable items and projects that could begin the implementation of the Master Plan. DRA set up the Chaplain Schmitt Island Task Force led by DRA Board Member Kevin Lynch. The Task Force members shown on page 2 of the plan represent many facets of our community. Their work led to a proposed Chaplain Schmitt Placemaking & Implementation Plan. A City Council work session was held on July 24, 2017 to share the drafted Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan. Ryan Peterson of RDG Planning and Design presented the planning process to date and the vision, plan, goals and themes. Four specific areas of development were shown in the plan. Overall the Council input was positive; however, concerns were raised at that time by Council and citizens regarding the elimination of the campground that was shown in the proposed plan. I was asked to compile input received from citizens regarding the draft Placemaking & Implementation Plan. I shared that input with the Chaplain Schmitt Task Force and RDG. Based on the input received, the Task Force made the decision to change the draft plan and retain the campground as a part of the Placemaking & Implementation Plan. The City is continuing to maintain its commitment to Miller Riverview Park. Two capital improvement projects being recommended as a part of the FY 2019 budget. These improvements are $40,000 for quick connects for electric pedestals in Miller Riverview Campground in FY 21 and installing irrigation at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Miller Riverview Park in FY 22 at $10,000. As a department we will continue to look at improvements to the park and campground. The proposed 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Placemaking & Implementation Plan reflects the current campground being retained. It is shown visually on the cover, page 11 , 12 and 13 and is referenced in the text of the plan several times. Since the Council work session, the Task Force has been doing its due diligence with the many regulatory agencies that have a role in the island and surrounding waters. Additionally, they have been focusing on their four major projects: Veterans Pond, Eastern Gateway, Peosta Channel and Western Gateway. They have looked at implementation and prioritization and that is outlined in the plan. The Parks and Recreation Commission had a presentation of the Plan. Information was provided by Task Force Chair Kevin Lynch and DRA Board Chair Rick Dickinson. Ryan Peterson of RDG Planning and Design stepped through all parts of the Plan in detail. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens shared the relationship between the 2017 Master Plan and the 2018 proposed Placemaking & Implementation Plan. She reviewed of the consistency of the Implementation & Placemaking Plan to the Master Plan. The Commission shared positive feedback regarding the Plan as presented. The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan to the City Council. Chaplain Schmitt Task Force Chair Kevin Lynch, Ryan Peterson of RDG Planning and Design, Rick Dickinson, Chair of the DRA Board will provide a presentation on the Plan at the Council meeting. Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager will provide a review of the proposed plan's consistency with the 2017 Master Plan. 2 ACTION REQUESTED The Parks and Recreation Commission respectfully recommends your approval of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan. The requested action is for the City Council to adopt the enclosed resolution approving the 2018 Placemaking & Implementation Plan as being consistent with the adopted 2017 Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island. Enclosures cc: Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director Teri Goodman, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager 3 THE CTTY OF Dubuque �" ui��eNe�ary DUB E 'il��i;' Masterpiece on the Mississippi Z°°' Z°'Z 2013 2017 TO: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Seroices Manager - SUBJECT: Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan DATE: February 6, 2018 INTRODUCTION This memo provides a review of the proposed Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan developed by RDG Planning & Design on behalf of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Task Force of the Dubuque Racing Association. I have reviewed the proposed implementation plan for consistency with the enclosed Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan adopted by the City Council in 2017, as requested. BACKGROUND After interviews of key island and community stakeholders and two public open houses, the City Council adopted the initial Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan in July 2014. The Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan provides a vision and a direction for improvements to the Island, substantiated by an economic feasibility and market study. The City Council amended the Master Plan in April 2017 to remove the option of housing based on common concerns of City staff and major leaseholders on the Island. In May 2017, the City Council approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island consistent with the 2017 Master Plan. The PUD rezoning established design guidelines and a design review process for future improvements. The City Council made implementation of the Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island a priority during their August 2017 annual goal setting. Implementation of the Master Plan also is a recommendation of lmagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action, the new Comprehensive Plan for the Dubuque community adopted by the City Council in September 2017. The 2017 Chaplain Schmitt PUD Ordinance and Design Guidelines can be viewed online at http://www.citvofdubuque.orq/1295/Desiqn-Guidelines. 1 DISCUSSION Below is a sectional review of the proposed Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan for consistency with the 2017 Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan. Introduction & Overview This section includes a Strategic Baseline which identifies emerging themes. These seven (7) themes are highlighted in bold italics on pages 4 and 6 of the proposed implementation plan. They are consistent with the Project Goals listed on page 23 and the Frameworks described and illustrated on pages 25 to 27 of the Master Plan. Proiect Overview This section includes descriptions of seventeen (17) improvements distributed in four (4) major locations. The overall work proposed for Veterans Pond and improvements 1 . South Side Improvements, 2. Fountain, 3. Trail Screening, and 4. Trail Connection are consistent with the map on page 30 and the description of Veterans Memorial Plaza on page 48 of the Master Plan. Eastern Gateway consists of improvements# 5 through # 11 : . Improvements 5. Island Boardwalk, 6. Camping, and 11 . Amphitheater are all shown on the map on page 30 and their descriptions are consistent with those on pages 29 and 34 of the Master Plan. . Improvements 7. Ecological Restoration, 8. Recreation Tower, 9. Splash Pad, and 10. Highway 151 Bridge Lighting are not specifically referenced in the Master Plan. They can be considered consistent with the Frameworks described and illustrated on pages 25 to 27 and with the Opportunities listed on page 21 of the Master Plan. The most relevant Opportunities are: F. Create a gateway to the city, J. Introduce educational programming and/or habitat enhancement, and L. Take advantage of views to downtown and along the river. The overall work proposed for Peosta Channel and improvements 12. Trail and Boardwalk, 13. Recreational Improvements, and 14. Pedestrian Bridge are consistent with the description of Lake Peosta Recreational Channel on page 40 and the map on page 41 of the Master Plan. Eastern Gateway consists of improvements# 15 through # 17: . Improvement 15. Roundabout is consistent with the map on page 30 and the description on page 47 of the Master Plan. . Improvement 16. 16�h Street Bridge Improvements is not specifically mentioned. It can be considered consistent with the Opportunities listed on page 21 of the Master Plan. The most relevant Opportunities are: A. Extend the riverside trail system and connect to the island. B. Better connect island to the city. 2 . Improvement 17. Overall Island Improvements are discussed conceptually in the Master Plan. They can be considered consistent with the Chaplain Schmitt Design Guidelines adopted in 2017 as part of the PUD rezoning of the island. Implementation Prioritization Factors & Costs This section represents a pragmatic approach to implementation of the project improvements reviewed above. Requlatory Overview & Outreach This section describes input sought and received from federal and state agencies that have regulatory jurisdiction over different aspects of the island's resources and the Mississippi River. Reaching out to the regulatory agencies is a best practice begun during the planning stages of creating the Master Plan itself. It must remain a continuing process throughout implementation. Requlatory Matrix There are many City, State and Federal agencies that govern use and development on Chaplain Schmitt Island, as shown in the matrix. The artist renderings of project improvements through the proposed implementation plan are consistent with the illustrations in the 2017 Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION My recommendation is to share this review memo with the City's Parks and Recreation Commission in concert with the presentation of the proposed Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking & Implementation Plan at their February 13, 2017 meeting. Please contact me if you have any questions or need more information. Enclosure cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Ryan Peterson, RDG Planning & Design F:\Users\LCARSTEN\WP\Schmitt Island\Placemaking plan\Memo to Marie Ware CSI Plan Review.doc 3 Preparer: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 563-589-4210 Return to: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Address: 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 563-589-4121 RESOLUTION NO. 42-18 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2018 CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND PLACEMAKING AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AS CONSISTENT WITH 2017 MASTER PLAN Whereas, the City of Dubuque adopted an amended Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island by Resolution No. 166-17; and Whereas, the Master Plan identifies opportunities and partnerships for existing and planned developments and improvements; and Whereas, the 2018 Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan presents projects and improvements that are consistent with the 2017 Master Plan; and Whereas, implementation of the 2017 Chaplain Schmitt Master Plan is a recommendation of the 2017 Comprehensive Plan. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council hereby approves the Chaplain Schmitt Island Placemaking and Implementation Plan as consistent with 2017 Master Plan. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2018. Attest: Ke t. t. Firnstahl, Cit Clerk F:\Users\LCARSTEN\WP\Schmitt Island\Res Island Placemaking Plan.doc Roy Dituol, Mayor CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND PLACEMAKING & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN --T ._.Y..:�v..�,.i' . _ . `� ... ��.�.. �j -. .... '3r.:.l �i =�Zj �� __ ii a "f JM� ��w: >f��S'+.hva. 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Dan Hingten Tony Zelinskas � ....� - ��;=;--�-- r : � � `" .: �, _ �,e� •�� ,..,.� „�a;a � ; :_ ` "�`'„� ..?. �� "'�,j�' R I! +ct'-t�� f . oj � '+�' �f.'�� ,� � �Sv, 7i.�� 1. a� g i � ?• `- . ,�T`(\ � +.. a • 4�� 5 sj c,�t± . ' ., .. L I �. <F_ _ . r _ i �._ �S �: .. . � ,. � i��...., � ��$�� This document contains a summary of the tearris ��Dubuque's Gateway to Entertainment and planning effort for the Chaplain Schmitt Island t�"12 MISSISSIppI.� Placemaking planning process. The team's scope of work builds upon the 2017 master plan, brings darification and prioritization, and creates an action plan for moving M�$$�ON forward. This document contains the following: 'A connected island that welcomes Introduction &Overview visitors and the community to recreation, Project Overview entertainment and the outdoors:' Implementation Prioritization Factors &Costs Regulatory Overview & Outreach Regulatory Matrix Introduction & Overview Increase foot traffic on the island; Prior to the generation of concepts "The island should offer an all-day create a gateway to lowa and and a refined master plan,the design experience: Dubuque;connect to the Mississippi. team reviewed the goals of the 2017 These phrases were shared early and Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan, ��Opportunity to turn Island into a often throughout the Chaplain Schmitt completed a series of interviews top recreational island, community Island Placemaking Process. Over the with community leaders and led a and family space in Dubuque:' past 18 Months,the Task Force has strategic kick-off ineeting to establish Build a landmark. Create a Gateway. been convening to dixuss options and a strategic baseline. Respondents Bring people to the island. ideas for helping to create a"sense were quick to point out that this plan Individuals routinely suggested the of place"on the Island. In the spring must fit within the context of greater Island should serve as a signature of 2017, RDG Planning and Design, in Dubuque, meet the needs outlined destination and a front door to collaboration with WHKS and 563 within the current comprehensive plan Dubuque and lowa. Design,was hired by the Q Casino to initiatives, connect to the Bee Branch "Could be a WOW or a deterrent. review the 2017 Plan; refine the Plan's (and North end)and complement the As you arrive to lowa and Dubuque implementation, and prioritize short, Port of Dubuque,all while creating a from Wisconsin,the island is unique destination that will serve as the front door and [currently] medium and long-term improvements. the gateway to Dubuque. doesn't reflect the beauty of the community." The design team developed a Strategic Baseline series of concepts and master plan "We want to create an asset for The emerging themes outlined iterations that build on the following below are the result of the early our community—something that is ob ectives: sustainable,ever-changing:' 1 conversations and were used to • Move the 2017 Chaplain Schmitt create a baseline that will ensure the "We want something to make the Island Master Plan forward into improvements fit within the context island noticeable. If you aren't going implementation of what the community desires to hockey or the casino,there is no and how the improvements can be reason to come out here:' • Celebrate the island's un ique leveraged to create a"place"on the island. We do not rovide attribution Think6ig.When asked "where could historical, cultural and P this plan go wrong"respondents environmental attributes for the quotations appearing in echoed this phrase repeatedly. this document, as we wanted all Respondents spoke to the need to • Create a dynamic"icon"or respondents to speak as freely as create a destination for the future, integrated placemaking elements possible. while addressing fundamental • Understand the regu latory Increase foot traf�c on the island. "tacticaP' items—the plan cannot be dynamics and how they will impact Participants spoke about the need naive to the island's true potential. the decisions on the island to attract people to the island for an "If we think small and don't see the experience that requires people to full potential, we will be patching • Bring more people to the island "walk, bike or run:' this island as generations come and "Foot traffic shou Id extend to all go. 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Y � ' �'�:_. :.�.. ^Y �� . � 4 p Looking CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND I Placemaking & Implementation Plan � Introduction & Overview "We shou Id focus on how we can Connect the island to Du6uque and Residents and visitors alike love the make the island its best version the region. Leveraging the existing river:' of itself. Not all plans seem infrastructure and connecting the "Create multiple activities for all feasible for the island's purpose, island to the City appeared to be at ages on the island:' as in condos/residential use, for the top of respondents' minds. In example:' addition, improving the connectivity "The island needs to be ever- `Think bigger than just island— at multiple levels was often changing(like the museum) with some people from Dubuque can't mentioned; ideas include linking the activities" find the island!" island's existing improvements and Opportunities for education are creating a path around the island. 6ountiful and the island's historyis Leverage the island program for At the same time, respondents economic develo ment. important... 6ut we must consider p recommended looking at all levels of the future.Participants recognized When referencing economic connectivity, including bus, bike and otential, res ondents often s oke that we must celebrate the island's P P P foot traffic. past and the existing memorials. At about attracting tourists and the `The big thing we need is communit alike. Individuals also the same rate, we should consider Y connectivity to downtown, Bee developing a platform that considers spoke of the need to make decisions Branch,the Port of Dubuque,the the future by asking ourselves, "how within the context of Dubuque's Millwork district:' can the past of the island lead us market—what can the island support in the context of its access "We are not a single-venue forward?" constraints? Lastly, respondents community. We are trying to sell "Three different monuments. suggested that the improvements people to come to Dubuque and In Washington DC,these are must have multiple benefits. stay a long time:' destinations:' `There have been many times "We should try to connect these "Lead history into the future:' when a client comes in for laces. We must communicate the business relocation.They are P "The project cou Id take advantage fact that this is a gorgeous island of renewable energy.' concerned about the ease of and get people out of their car to wayfinding throughout the City experience it:' "I think it needs a strong and the amenities available to their educational factor.The history of employees:' The island must 6e a year-round flooding,the various wetlands, and destination.The current make-up the ecological conditions within `The island has great potential to of facilities at the island do not the island could be highlighted:' draw people and be a key attraction support a coordinated year-round from a regional perspective:' "draw"for people to the island.The "Scalability is most important. We "Passive recreation, commercial demographic make-up is very specific �^'ill have limited resources to do opportunities will result in a great to the existing facilities,thus there everything we want to do. Create opportunity to serve an untapped is not an opportun ity for people to a comprehensive plan for what market [as outlined within the "spend the day"at the island. can be done. Make sure one thing feedback received during the "Mississippi—[people] never can doesn't preclude another:' Imagine Dubuque efforts]:' have too much. A powerful source. 6� � � CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND � Placemaking & Implementation Plan -- �r�- . � �,�un� �e t,u�� "� '��'�,,, � • � �ai��., .. , • ��{f. P�.� I .n,.. ��— � �1 _ 5'cr'fi'.r�,.� � . �� __ ..`��_-�-�- -_ .. �4. . 3 N r(Y.It_ �.�,}� } T-• SSr � F;y -c . ."^Y' lJ�. _ _ f _ - � s � t �; .• � F°� � . � .rt.� yn y , � �: �- _ �-_ w -._ ' �., _ . ., , _. . .._ - . l ^ ... . Z YYv- ?�t. __ . _ . _ ._.. r � tl. � y� �":,�x...+�r1,�-w..iba�.��`� ��. ��,�'- - _�,,�,�� ) �i�. Conceptual studles of the proposed Island boardwa Ik along the Eastern Gateway, •.�"'��j iynn�ti+i+�-'�vaWwl�,�p�•�r�' 7 ' Thls Image Is an eeample of how the use of Gghting ovi ll help create a unlque and unforgemble eepenence as vlstor's arnve from Wsconsln. CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND I Placemaking & Implementation Plan � Project Overview Veterans Pond Eastern Gateway Wetlands will be developed to Improvements here are intended The Eastern Gateway is designed to improve habitat and floodplain to honor veterans who have served be an iconic,grand entrance into function along the Mississippi.This and pay respect to those who are Dubuque(and into lowa)that will �ocation also has the potential to no longer with us. Current program connect visitors to the Mississippi be used as a wetland bank for future elements for this area include improvements completed by the City River and tell the story of flooding of Dubu ue. cleaning up the pond shoreline, and river ecosystems.The project q developing a fountain to provide �,,,ill include ecological restoration, 8.Recreation Tower a sense of serenity, creating small �ighting and the design of a boardwalk Serving as a signature element at the gathering areas for reflection, the development of a boardwalk, system and observation tower that island's north end,the tower will be educational and interpretive panels "�'ill be accessible during 100-year home to recreational opportunities and ecological restoration. flood events. including the potential for a climbing tower,ziplining, demonstrations in 1.South Side Improvements 5.Island Boardwalk renewable energy and observation of Improvements to shoreline walkway, A 16'-wide multipurpose boardwalk the Mississippi River, Dubuque and the pond overlook, signage, lighting and will be designed to withstand surrounding bluffs.Other potential minor grading improvements. flooding and constructed out of uses include weddings and other 2.Fountain natural materials to connect visitors events within the multipurpose facility. A fountain will lessen the sound of with the Mississippi throughout the ear. S ecialt li htin educational 9.Splash Pad nearby traffic and improve the pond's y P y g g' Located along the Island Boardwalk, water quality. It will also create a panels and tranquil places to rest and connect with nature will be included. a splash pad will be integrated to memorable sense of place for visitors provide an opportunity for children through the calming nature of flowing This signature element will create an water. experience unlike any other along the to interact with water near the Mississippi—creating a one-of-a-kind river. Educational elements and the 3.Trail and Screenin integration of theming will provide a g destination open to visitors year- Landscape improvements are round. unique experience. proposed along the south side of Highway 151 to clean up the shoreline 10.Highway 151 Bridge Lighting edge, provide screening from the 6.Camping The final segment of the island's pond to the highway and help reduce Camping will be preserved within gateway will create a crescendo effect," the sound of traffic. An elevated trail Miller Riverview Park near the edge of inviting visitors to the island entering will also be placed along the pond the Mississippi River. lowa via Wisconsin,and will serve as a edge to serve as a connecting link in premier icon for Dubuque and lowa. 7.Ecological Restoration the island's Trail Connection. Trees will be removed to help restore 11.Amphitheater 4.Trail Connection the site back to iYs historic cond ition, An amphitheater that can A paved trail will connect Veterans creating habitat and wetlands to accommodate up to 15,000 people Pond to the Eastern Gateway. better serve the wildlife found along will be constructed. Consideration Improvements also include seating, the Mississippi River. will be given for both small and drinking fountains and landscaping. large events. 8� � � CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND � Placemaking & Implementation Plan Project Overview Peosta Channel Western Gateway Identified as the"recreation channeP' As visitors arrive from the City of within the 2017 Master Plan, many Dubuque or via Highway 151,gateway of these elements are being carried enhancements will improve the arrival forward and will help fi II a void experience and serve as a"locator" within the outdoor recreation sector. or beacon for those who are on Improvements here will provide"calm the freeway. Many Dubuque-area water"access to the Peosta Channel. residents have no idea that Chaplain Schmitt Island is actually an island! 12.Trail and Boardwalk A multipurpose trail and boardwalk 15. Roundabout will skirt the west side of the island, As shown within the 2017 Master Plan, helping to create a"loop"around a roundabout is proposed to help the island.These improvements will improve traffic flow and serve as a also connect the various program gateway to the island.This element improvements along the island will feature landscaping, signage and including places to access the water, lighting to build on the island's unique picnic and fish. location and sense of place. 13.Recreation Improvements 16.16th Street Bridge Improvements A dedicated areato rent canoes, Currently a 3'-wide side trail exists; kayaks or stand-up paddleboards with however, it is not suitable for cyclists. access to the channel and the river. Additional improvements are needed at each end of the bridge to improve 14. Pedestrian Bridge egress off the trail and make a safer A pedestrian bridge is proposed to route for pedestrians and cyclists. cross the Peosta Channel, connecting These improvements will also the island to Dubuque's north end. improve the visitor experience and The final location of this bridge Will connect back to the Bee Branch may vary from the location shown and basin improvements. and will be positioned to maximize connectivity and access. 17.Overall Island Improvements A comprehensive strategy should be employed to implement a series of"tactical items" including signage, landscaping, lighting and furnishings to help unify the island.These improvements will create a sense of place and will improve the overall image and perception of the island. 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Qi��-��'a?�-•�-�� %� _ / �yYi; � .c�E""� �5' . r �° � � ��t�,�� e�t ' '�•'_-��_ a+�3, '_ � ,,,�,y,,,;z,! g � `� KEY N �. � f ��b�"b �'�y�, . ..,. Vekerans Pond �eZ �a-��-�'� �°1 �' s p�A •�� _ � 1.SouthSidelmprovements l' �'. �^�, � r y ^ �,� � � 'g �-�=f �'f „� � €�'� '� �? �i 2. Fountain � � � ,- � p� i§ .. '��, z:'+ � g�'Wy� �7 ? �� .��w"jiR �- , 's��l.m�.o� _' ;y 3.TrailandScreening ^r�Z `� °r�'—�'L...� � �'� � �'�i�p�'p � "y -'1F - '� � � "' � 4.TrailConnection .` ' �` " � �` '�'3�r �"�'�� '� _ f �� r �' �� a � ; .<. > � , �t �, � . �jy ��y�. t � , g-`6�,.� �� —_: Easkern Gakeway � � . .-i.tsi �' �+ u� S�. ..��.. �?�. 5. Island Bcardwalk v . a +'.,�"l�� i. a'.�j .� . �` Y, �- Y . 3 r b �ro- � ` ��( . � y r � 6. Camping .dr � .,., � �x � '� - ��- - ��, � �`-. ;a � 'N � .�,a � + '� �'y 15 �' y� . +�''�� Z Ecological Restoration .:•�l{ r ;� '�.! ,�" ��" . �- �V� � � �� ,.'� "�� " '�L•� �� b� '� �i �� 8. Recreation Tower y�i '� n,�Cpfi.g,�� ,�'�-. ;�.�$ r �, � �a \� ' `� � -"fc if _o-.� ��` � � r' �i - � x � 9.Splash Pad � � � m' -'' '�+yF'4 _ �'' � ��H. �, � � ?;� � � -,r'� �'� ,,.f� �r�y 10. Highway 151 Bridge Lighting A °�n. �.�"'� �� :z�s�' sl` �my� �.� �� jt��F� � 11. Amphitheater ��'tY� �{ 4 � nv +� s.'nR �i . � f a /J� / . . '4 � ' - �q�, y y f �i `�^Y4r .�' �' � t . �' N 'ti 3. x� ,� YD �� .�.,"`,. � �.�,K _ PeoskaChannel .yi '�i`� ` ��'� � � 12.TrailandBoardwalk Z ' x. �7, ,"� i �� ' � �. �.t:: �� ` �., � � �y . . r( �i � 13. Recreation Improvements 4 '� � � i �, �� . h •�,$ ' p� ,� ��T 14. Pedestrian Bridge a V ♦=_v`f ?��"� t. � .'�y'�'" i�; �_�� . � ; u ti .9 0 - � .. r" WeskernGakeway � '� �� '� � � r �'� . 15. Roundabout 1 l J � � �,,. . K�'� , r ' � �� 16.16thStreetBridgelmprovements I � � `' '�h p� �(' � 1Z Overall Island Improvements 4FF1r(M� t�l c ��i t. , .> . " I ^ �A i � r> G�, �. . . F /l +y �i �11#'r"� 1 YIM I y� � n � !ii`'� �W,� ' 1 � xJt t . �LC ,��. , a �'�l. � y �` r �' � �y ,��N' u s7iJ i>r,� �- a +�. � �i �� k�� N i � CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND I Placemaking & Implementation Plan �3 � Implementation Prioritization Facto rs & Costs Project elements were carefully ranked by the following factors: Project Name Total Projed Costs Prioritization short,nned��m a�d�o�g Impact refm�mp'OVemef�'�� Projects that will make significant strides in accomplishing the plan's stated vision, �.so�rt,s��de 5�,zoo,000.00 s mission and goals. z Fo��r�� 5600,000.0o s Chronological s.rmua�ds�ree��g u�k�,ow� nn Projects that build on a prior improvement a.rmu co��e�c�o� Ssso,000.00 s in incremental steps.These improvements can be phased and build on each other over the long term. S.IslandBoardwalk-North Unknown L S.Island Boardwalk-South Unknown � NeCESSIt�/ These are the"must-haves"without 6.camp��g u��,ow� � which we have no project.These items z e�o�og��a�Rescomc�o� u��,ow� � of necessity and those of chronological a.Re«eano�rowe� u�k�,ow� � priority have much in common. However, "necessity"can stem from public demand, 9.sp�ash Pad u�k�,ow� M bureaucratic requirements, political realities io.H�ghwayisi e��dge��ghc��g u��,ow� nn or outside funding opportunities. 11.Amphltheater Unknown M Public engagement Results of feedback from the public and �z.rm��a�d eoa�d��k u��,ow� nn property lease holders must be heavily i3.Re��eat�o�imp�o�eme�ts u��,ow� M weighted for projects to achieve success. For many individuals,the demand for ia.Pedesc��a�e��dge u��,ow� M outdoor recreation and connection to the Mississippi sit high on their list of"must- is.Ro��dabo�c Sz,000,000.00 � haves"to improve Dubuque's overall quality of life. 16.16thStreet Bridge Improvements 51,000,000.00 S Ease of accomplishment Projects and approaches that can be �z is�a�ds��g�age u��,ow� M considered "low-hanging fruit;'which can �z is�a�d��ds�ap��g u��,ow� nn likely be achieved without risking political n.isia�d��ghn�g upg�des u��,ow� M fallout or obtaining significant regulatory approvals. 17.Island Fumishings Unknown M *Totalpmjectcosntncludetheannctpa[edcostmconsnuct,destgnandpermRthepmject,tncludtngallmkcosntn20IICAsn Returnoninvestment should be marked up by an average ra[e of 5%peryear for long term budgenng purposes. �snon,Medr�ma�d�o�g�e�,rmp,��eme�n�o��e�po�d�oaoa,a,oa�d„-zoye�,a�,geP�o�e��o�nfo�memedr�m�,d Projectsthatwillbringpeopletotheisland io�g�e�,rmp�o�eme�nn�,e�o�eee�me�tifiedd�e�o��k�ow�geo��n�r�i,m„��i�,dpo�e�ti��eg�i�ory�eq�o-eme�n toincreasethepotentialforspending, demand and use. 14 � � CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND � Placemaking & Implementation Plan Regulatory Overview & Outreach As identified within the 2017 The five agencies were: Chaplain Schmitt Island Master , The U S Army Corps of Engineers, Plan, numerous federal, state and local agencies have jurisdiction Rock Island District Did You Know? over the lands and waters on and • lowa Department of Natural around Chaplain Schmitt Island. As Resources, Floodplain Permits part of the placemaking process, Section The 100-year flood plain due diligence has been completed • lowa Department of Natural is the total area that is to understand who has jurisdiction Resources, Sovereign Lands projected to convey on the island, what restrictions . The U.S. Coast Guard, Western the 100-year flood (1% are placed on the development Rivers Bridge Branch annual chance flood). of the island, how the designed improvements may be permitted • The National Park Service, lowa The floodway is the and if there are any red flags.This Department of Natural Resources theoretical zone, where if approach helps provide the basic For the improvements along the you were to fill all the area framework and identify potential Eastern Gateway and at Veterans Pond to that line on both sides permits that will be necessary for the to advance, several actions should be of the river, the result work to proceed.This effort is the taken. first step in identifying the process would be a 1' rise in the for receiving project approval and the Eastern Gateway 100-year flood elevation. overall feasibility of constructing the The area outside of the placemaking improvements. After discussions with the lowa DNR Floodplain division,there is floodway is known as Through the duration of the project, the likelihood that the current, th2 ��flood fringe'. There WHKS, in collaboration with RDG legal, floodway boundary is not is greater flexibility to Planning&Design, contacted the representative of the effective known re ulator a enciesthat ma fill in these zones, since S Y S Y floodway. First, a site survey of the have the potential to be involved north point should be conducted the projection of the in the planned improvements on to verify the area that is above the floodway already accounts Chaplain Schmitt Island. A summary base flood elevation. When FEMA for the possibility of fill in of the potential agencies has been flood mapping and flood modeling rovided on the followin e. these areas. P S Pa3 are complete,transects are created During the development of the through the Mississippi River concepts for Veterans Pond and the floodplain. Hydrological modeling Eastern Gateway, RDG and WHKS sent is then completed to determine the out conceptual plans requesting a area required to permit the flow of courtesy review and an opportunity the 1%annual chance flood.This to identify any"red flags"ar`best results in a floodway delineation that practices that should be followed" "connects the dots" between the two with the proposed improvements. transect locations that were taken above and below the island. CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND � Placemaking & Implementation Plan 15�� Sometimes these transects(or To review,the steps to complete the Veterans Pond cross-sections)are based on older above are as follows: topographic information. Newer, Preliminarycorrespondencewith more detailed survey information 1. Obtain the current, effective the lowa DOT and Army Corps of may indicate that the current maps hydraulic model for this area. Engineers indicate that Veterans inaccurately represent the grades in 2. Complete a site topographic Pond is a constructed water feature this area. survey of the area where considered to be in an upland area. improvements are proposed. If this is the case,that feature would A hydraulic study of the flood plain LiDAR topography can be used not be regulated by the Corps of in this area can answer these issues. �another information resource Engineers. To confirm this,a written A first step would be to obtain the in areas outside of the proposed request should be made of the Corps current effective model for this of Engineers to review their records area. This model would be first Work limits. that this pond was not previously updated and modified as needed to 3. Create a revised current constructed as part of a mitigation better reflect existing conditions. conditions model by altering program for past improvements. This This would determine if the actual the effective model to better would confirm the regulatory status position of the floodway and flood reflect field survey and LiDAR of this pond. Even if regulated,the plain should be different than what is topography. proposed improvements would currently in effect. This could allow 4. Determine alterations in floodway be allowed if coverage under a areas to be taken out of the regulated /floodplain boundaries and Nationwide Permit were obtained area,to more easily permit their flood elevations from this revised from the Corps of Engineers. construction. "current conditions" modeL For other areas of the site,a After this,the updated model could wetland delineation study should be 5. Verify if any proposed be altered to reflect any other completed to determine the presence proposed improvements within the improvements are in the revised of wetlands and identify if they would revised flood plain area. This would floodway zone. be considered "jurisdictionaP' by the determine if such improvements 6. As needed, create a proposed Corps of Engineers. This study would would have any impact on flood conditions model to determine need to be forwarded to the Corps elevations in this area. If a rise the effects of any improvements for review,to confirm its findings. in elevation is projected by this to be located in the revised Any impacts to"jurisdictionaP' modeling, offsetting improvements floodway zone. Any rise in water wetlands would either need to such as bank shaping, selective tree surface level may require revisions be avoided or plans developed to removal or adjustment to design to the design plan or other mitigate these features(offset their plans wou Id be completed to reduce improvements which offset this loss by constructing new wetlands in or eliminate these effects. effect. otherareas). At the end of this process, a process 7. Complete a review process with Given the possible presence of would need to be followed with the the IDNR and FEMA to make historical artifacts in this area, it is IDNR and FEMA to update the flood effective maps that reflect possible that a Phase I environmental maps in this area to reflect current current topography with any survey including archaeological topography or any constructed completed modifications. review may be required by the state improvements within the floodway. as part of the permitting process. 16�� CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND � Placemaking & Implementation Plan Regulatory Matrix . . . . . . . : . . ... :. : Army Corps Navlgable Waters 30-160 days forJolnt Send InJolntAppGcatlon for Depends on Pro]ect, If loss Is over Ol Acre. ofEngineers yyetlands AppGcatlonresponse SpeclficPm]ect 3to8 Replacementatlols Dlscharge of Fll from Dredging Idenfi(y If covered under Sectlon care to case.Wetland 10 or 404 Permlt Banking'.$40.000— Ped.BndgeoverPeosh Channel $55,000/acre,butno wetland bank rerves the DBQ area at the current time. No Permit Fee IowaDN0. FloodplalNFloodway 30-160daysforJolnt SendlnJolntAppGcatlonfor DependsonPro]ect, NOPermltFee Floodplain AppGcatlon response Speclfic Pm]ect 3 to 8 Mamgement Letter of Map Amendment- NorthPolntoNsland-LIDARIs �to9 6➢-6R BFE=6➢ IowaDN0. Threatened&Endangered5pecles 4-6weeksforthelroffice SendlnJolntAppGcatlonfor DependsonPro]ect, NOPermltFee Sovereign RareNatualCommuNtles 30-160daysforJolnt SpeclficPm]ect 3to8 Potentlalfor"take" Lands' destm in T&Es ecles SensltiveHablht AppGcatlonresponre � Y 8 P ) IowaDN0. Wetlands OnlylnwlvedlfCorpsneeds N/A SeeentryforCorpsof Wetland 401 WaterQuaGTy Cerfificate Englneers Permitting IowaDOT Bndges 3months—lyear SendlnPro]ectConcept 2to4 NOAppGcatlonFee Specla l Pro]ects Submlt AppGcatlon and CTy Island Bndge Agreement for Use of Hlghway FHWA No.604440 ROW of UfiGTy Accommodatlon WisconsinDOT Bndges Noestlmatebecauseofall Itlsnotstandardpacficeto Sto10 NOAppGcatlonFee Statewlde the dlfferent optlons that allow decoative Gghting on state may be presented. bndges In Wsconsln Coast Gmrd Navlgatlon Buoys 30-60 Days Send In letter wlth proposed 1 to 2 No AppGcatlon Fee Bndge Llghting Gghting.No bnght whlte Gghts shlning outward towards the nver No ftashing Gghts,however,Gghts can change mlor over tlme.Keep red Gghting away from plers.May need remote shutroff Gnked to manne opeators channel VHF 28. NationalPark Land&WaterConrervatlonFund OneYear+/- 6to9 LndValue,Constmctlon Service/lowa ChaplalnSchmlttMemonalPark ofReplacement5lte DN0. $109,853.001983Appmved,Completed in 198],Projectd1065-XXX USFish& Threatened&Endangered5pecles Onlylnwlvedlfneeded N/A Wildlife � Cityof CurrentLeases None,unlesslearerenewal None,unlesslearerenewallsup Dubuque Englneenng-VachtBasln(3) �sup Noclauselntheleasestoendthe Lelsure5ervlces-WaterSportsClub, Noclauselntheleasesto agreement Ice Arena end the agreement CTy BudgetOffice-DRA(2),Hllton Cityof PUDZoning&DeslgnRevlewGuldeGnes 30-60daysforrevlewand ZonedPUDPlannedUNt DependsonPro]ecT,lto2 AppGcatlonand Dubuque SltePlanRevlew response Development,submlt permlttingfees Bullding Permlt appGcatlons for Deslgn Revlew Floodplaln Permlt Commlttee,slte plan revlew, bulldingand ftoodplaln permlts as requlred for speclfic pro]ects � *Nore Chaplvn schmttt Island ts GTyrowed and merefore asoveretgn Land permtrts norrequtred.Howeven mey would pmvme recommenda[tons for pmposed pmJecn CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND � Placemaking & Implementation Plan »� 'F i.a� ,,�j" � y� � �1 --;��m�- ...,,- �„ �- ,y yp��, r,. _ � �.:.+�-c �+ �i .W ``yR ""��E�' �.. �- � - �— twir " � =-��.�,� `��_ �-3��s.`- ' �k�'_=:�'�_ � a = . ,-,r—_ � f, _ a � r c ' � '` �� — - � 2 � . ��,g-.— ,.:.i � ... - _ sr �- �._--� .. 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' . . _ ... .s///J� ._ �. . a. . . ��"�" 7`�w�bn'V �8 CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND I Placemaking & Implementation Plan � . . � _ - ' � -'-=�eY ' � �� • � � '�-" . - C 1 . . . .. —_ ._. _ . .. . . -._-y..�� .. . . f - -- ' � � r KEY � .�.� _�_„-t-.- . _ . . � .�� - � Vekerans Pond ��` �- � _�� ' �� `-�� 1.South Side Improvements Y��' `� � ' Z Fountain 4' ' a . � �� ,�c � _ 3.TrailandScreening . � I , �� ' � ' �'-; �� _��_��,��-,5�-? 4.Trail Connection - _ 2 f�' ' �/r��-� ��-`�_ _ ' ,�,:. . �„ �. � �l.4� aT �"�Ui :� .v� �' . $ Y ' � 0 l.` '� � �+"r �c �= _ _ �"'4-3 e, F=� ^'`'�'•�. "� � , �F� - g� �-� + � s ��8�� F;n.. �' .t' �' -�>��:;_�, � . c�'F.r . -. 4 <<Yyt �. � . - y -�� lrl � f .�. � ��' /L . .�" 'y ,p a < -. �5.. �( i-: � .� • jl , '? ✓ 0._ � ,.'� _i �g. a� �ti • �; , ;:�;`'#„�r ,,�_ _.,,� �a tit �r �*I4 ~ ��. � , r we� �� •v� ,�.,� 1 ._ . �� sUX; Rti • � � � ' r , � .. . ��,Y .�'v�'! �+'i�� ,. � ,.•�`�'y- _ . r . A:`x�X . .µ.,: '" ♦ - - .. � ^y��'�s.' � #�� . � tktL� � � ti . �.�� j, � � � =_ �w i s*:�a �. � � ' �.a"4``"'� •.�9_, � ��=, '' Y ,s ,J,�. ,�� , ,'�— � . �p�,�~, � �� '� - � ;' � � x„� .,�,, -�� :. 9r -..� ' � 1i � ' P'� �ji,.,J - a _ � �� ...i4.�t �i t t ' �i'..f' .._ �-�LC:'•�._ x r' -�� . .�i .��I��i CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND I Placemaking & Implementation Plan �9 � : . CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND PLACEMAKING & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RDg••• PLANNING�DESIGN Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Dubuque, lowa Adopted by Dubuque City Council on July 21,2014 c —��J` . � �-� _ --' ° ° ' � `�� _ �� Z� �� - � �� 'i � ? �� :� ' �� '' � � � :,, z � y"�-' ��'"�� , � � ,;��"' '��'� ��'� m � / "�y � �� -� �� \� • n� P / —/��J/� \�� /f a� l� l ,4.� � y� 8 � h'�� r,� � 2 �� Prepared for: TheCityofDubuque Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture,Inc. 1Acknowledgementr Acknowledgements Table of Contents Steering Committee 1. Executive Summary LauraCartens,PZanningServicesManager 2. $IY2/�IlB�ySIS Brian Southwood,Mystique Casino/DRA Kyle Krir�,asso��are P1ann� 3. Project Goals &Frameworks Maurice Jones,Economic DeveZolimentDirectar Marie Ware,Leisure Services Mannger 4. M8SY2f P�811 Steve Brown,ProjectManager,Engineering Nate Kieffer,Land Surveyor,Engineering Ken Tekippe,Finnnce Directar Consultants Cuningham Group Architecture,Inc. AECOM Technical Services,Inc. Barr Engineering Company Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc. � CUNINGXAM c a o u v � � �. �� ,� � °�' �",� � � 1 . Executive Summary Site History &Analysis H istory 19I30 19I40 19'S0 19'60 19I70 1980 19I90 20i 0 2Q70 u�msina�e cryina�e � o,a�mmsmma�ina�e I ! ! I ! j ! � r � � ' € � € � I � I I • I I I I � ChaplvvSchmittIslavd,locatedovtheMississippi �� ' � "� � � Rive�ivtheCityofDubuque,Iowa,wasca�ved&oma �; g/ � J* � 5 �� ,' ' ` chavvel6ackwate�ivthe1930smallowrive�accessfo� f� � ; � �i,�,�{ �'A- � av ivdust�ial dist�ict.'Ihe islavd begav life as av v�po�t � - �y' du�ivg W WII avd was thev used as a dump thmugh �� V��t' " � - ` � � the1970s.Begivvivgivthe1980s,itbecamethe ty` � �� /a 'fe� c�t 's camh-all fo�a �eat vauet of uses avd activltles, f` �� ivcludivg�ec�eatioqgamivgavd�ememb�avice. 1930s 1950s 1990s Location/Site Analysis Blolf FFhacla levee Islaodwetlaods Casloo Islaodwetlaods CommeNal Blolf � � � 1 � sn.PP.�9�a��e. I l FF �-a� , : Dubuque- Intlurtry lake CM1apIalnSCM1mlttlilantl Mli.ni.npplRlver- Wltton.nn- tlenrererrtlentialnegM1borM1oatls Peorta mamcM1annel spsrsrervtlential CM1annel tlevelopment Chaplaiv Schmitt Islavd's tR`r� � � - � . � locatiov ov theMississippi Rive� F�OOQiNey is�espovsiblefo�boththesite's � �� amevi[ies(views,[ec[ea[ioq �Ysy '� wildlife) as well as ita challenges ��i �� . � i fo�developmevt(Aoodivg, . y �" � � � a y cegulatlove).WhllemuchoF � � ,( � � '1� Dubuqueispmtected&omthe �� y � .�N (,� rive2s Auctuativg wate�levels by a '„ � y7� � levee system,po�tiovs of theislavd � �. � : a�e&equevdyivuvdated.Two �a�� i �r�mn ? y diffe�entchavvelslevddiffeievt � ��" nrh m. r : '�� cha�acteristics avd oppo�tuvities m '� �` '� thetwosidesoftheislavd. ��ey �/ � _- ,�i , . F� � � es - �d k.c. .. . � il :��c.� .. � ,�i HighWa�rLevels fwoRiverChancel: e ¢YXIN�OXIIM ,.��.,.��,,,,,,�,, Economic Base Dubuque's Workforce is strong,productive,competitive,and growing. The City is attracting people from other areas to shop and eat. Despite these positive indicators, thehousingproductionremainscomparativelylow. Workforce Productivity Labor Force and Unemployment o�eoqOe Unemployment I ceaa,aap�a� I�aa an i LaborForce �ac�oss Des M�oines 3.5% F1'int � -5h 0 5h 1.Oh 15h 2.Oh 2003 2008 2013 Change in GDP/Cnpitn zince 2001 Dubuque plays above its weigh�t Compazed Dubuque's labor force is strong and�owing. topeercities,Dubuque'sworldorcehas Compazedtopeercities,Dubuque'sworl£orce been increasingly more produclive than its has been steadily growing,even throughout the neighbors. recession. Retail Market Performance Housing Permits as a Percentage of 10 yr Avg uo� Peer Cities 13 100 h tz Pulllrg retall Dubuque dollarslntothe mmmunity so� Lt Purhlrg retall � dollarsoutoi o� themmmuNty 2ow zota People aze coming to Dubuque to shop �Ihe rates of housing production remain and eat. �Ihe retail sector has become below average despite the strong increasingly strong over the past several employment and retail sectors. yeazs. Casino Implications VisitstoMystiqueCasino Despite Diamond Jo Casino's expansion aoo,000 in 2009 from 17,000 to 27,000 sq.ft., Mystique Casino has main tained a vn�ts i,om competitiveposition. Thegreaterthreat boo,000 �\ bTyorid60 is the growth of video gaming in Illinois rn0P5 and other gaming opportunities from aoo,000 be ond 60 miles. As a result in the � v��"��°m Y within6o future,Mystique is likely to rely on a �oo,000 rn°P5 more local audience. 200J-08 200&09 2004ID 2010-11 � CUNINGXAM G 0. 0 Y P Goals � Connect the riverfront. �s • Maketheislavdpa�tofthela�ge<<egiovalwalldvg •� avd bikivg t�vl system. �i� • Make theislavd pa�t of the la�ge�rive�t�vl. �O��.o��•"'�� • Covvect walkable a�eas alovg rive�&ovt,with special focus ov vewivves[mev[a�eas. Celebrate the island's"islandnessY • Highlightspecialislavdcha�acteristicsthatwill makeit a uvique place m visit avd stay. • Accept&equevtAoodivg-plavfo�avdwithit. • Cleav up the rivei fo�plavts avd avimals. Put your feet in. • Impmve accessibility m the rive�'s edge. • Expavd oppo�tuvities ro get out ov the�ive�. • Allow access m special rive�habitats fo�educatiov. Spend the day-and night!Visit in any season. • B�ivgvewvisim�smtheislavdwithvew, � � complimevtary developmevt. • Ivteicovvect�stivgavd£um�eusessothatvisiro�s � cav spevd mo�e time ov the islaad. • Covside�actim�es avd evevts fo�all seasovs,so ms�m�s vav use the islavd all yea�-muvd. es�.,oe�.. L ExemtiveSummary Master PIan:Three Areas g�� <. � '� . „y �t` *� � '' ,/ � � � �` a .'`r/ � �4,`�''wa�r - y� � "`-/ � . �,� �,! �a >� `? 'i" � � t ''� �- �� /� •�9"�`, `4�,r-ur e- sk� e ��+��j � �"� ( �'�i�� b�i � fa- �-Jc _ -� ��,-r Ft��. x `� ) � �, - i. � � �� -'�•%' i'z. �l , � � �� .i ��', ^r � � � : �.�s / �I ��r �� nqv �, c��a �� '� � % /�� -I r � c" v. `� �,��r i . .I ,�� .. i ♦ � � � ��'- � �"� - � � � �� '� � ,�/� �� I � � f' �- , ., . lake Peos[a Recreatiorral Channel �k 'IhisPlav�ecommevdsth�ee `�`�� ;'. �db��'*"..�'�fi", �� ` i�`"�=. diffe�evt a�eas ov Chaplaiv '� , i '�!„ � � 50� "- �y 1„ ,� SchmittIslavd,eachwithitaowv — -� �� '� ,� ^�^'^.,�` r' cha�acte�istivaavduses. / ? �. � y / j ;o� _J %+��°�''' ,"�'4a' Witkilv the Lake Peosta �i .�� Rec�eatiovalChavvel,thewooded, � � �.J��,� �' � ��y �.a. vatu�alfeeloftheivve�chavvel � , .�"k�� Rq �': +" avdMille�RiveiviewPa�kwill � I �� *_� � �� . "� +'�• bemvvtvvedavdevhaviced �,��y Yd�i'� ��z� ,.�.�-, �y � , Oppo�mvitiesm �:plo�ethewoods �, �� , =x. , � «�- �?'�� , avd the wate�a�e�:pavded wah � ��'�� '(, t� '"�- ^"�/ . �` �� hikivg paths,habitat islavds a vew ,.� � . y �" � boathouse avdfiskilvg pie�s. w,� , tiv -�F � �/� � � � _. . ' '� �/�. � , . 'Ihe Casivo will be�:pavded with Island Resort meetivg avd ball moms,hotel, _ '"`�_ � g� '_'}- �-- �estau�avta,avd spa,c�eativg a —_ � �ti � —f� � G� { l P destivatiov �eao�tavdeventcevtec - � �f � �dyf A ��"! ��'�`2 'Ihebuildiv avdlavdscaewill ��T'-' �-`�� 8 P � -ac�l r r P �� -a �eachoutmwa�davdemb�acethe - l� � �.��yr � �,- �ive�avd the adjacevt wedavds, i.No''y,'1�.g � �'� �� _ ivteg�ativgitselfwiththeislavd � � �� "9 "'� _. � evvlmvmevt. r� f �"'.��d",�� a � � g � z �� , �= � �.. ��.�, � 9 - � Alovg the southem tip of the�slavd, '�� "�`�-.� "'i. , � ! y��`'`' � k �etvl,housiv ,avd�ec�eatiov a�e " � � E'Y � ��Q�j� mixed mgethe�m c�eate a walkable, � � P , „�„� ��',�� , �r ,�� t.�� Ay�A vib�avtvillage.'Iheopenrive�mews ��'"5.�� ! /�(�� alovg the rive�walk c�eate a&�evdly �� . �� n spacewhe�epeoplewillmeet,eat, f ` �� live avd play. MannaVillage e ��.,os�.. L ExemtiveSummary Master Plan � �k _ \ ��,�w �r� . '„ - - '. - � � � ` ' � , � „�,a. .�,_..� '_�"�� a �' ' �- � � �,;.� � { .�,� ,,;,� �� _ _ mi -, � ,yi S —� y'� � ui. :it'.;r ` r r � ;�i-:>..,� �� .."1� �� "1 r ''� r'-rt.-.r.a:� PublicBexh � � mc� i _ < � �, ` . �.. nr �.. � 1 E,/�i� [7�f'-w wda� � 1 � }� �� C is,. urc� r..r� r.� � , ^�, � Y '� T � � �� /' e+ -aT, n�'� / j pi ...,��Y �° -�. / ��#,� �94I�� J a.>Ea:,i�.� � � �� p �. , � �;'° �� ;` �� ,:«, � ,� c � � � 1� f ��F/ �mPo�� {ry � � � �:dl�• � 'my � � �Y � ^: / 1Ati `MYn�d'tiea1P. /� � Y � �� ,�i; � � � } ------� � CasinoBungalows S / �_. / � . y _„ � � ��\, �,� 'y-�'�' yy , - _ 14 B� � 34 � f tt -sk � � - 11L .1.:Ji . � tvx'Rr �E'. � - - / ' � f� sdvn; �� .�¢}^^ ,—� � �� J • � � f .'@'YeS ; /� n�� y+ lil3 � li``\�i� 19C4'Rl `� � � 2 �y,y � �::5 b�.trS tit{I..n/✓Ili� ll:klx:y fsl ti��l' �P -q np _—. t. azv=„�t . 1 _ 1* :{ '4 i�� 9� L� I I7 �II �f-- - - �.,r�� Marinalnn �,�� ________7 �________J . �________) S/ __ � � ;a.,y � . ! �—' / � j / � . /� ;mr,.r�t5�q,� � ' � i:i:iti . � " / / ' ��\ .;�k:wa / I - ._ / 1 . � �� I 2�.�� / / . I . o�z. / � 1 ' / � �� .,�, � , � � � !T, : �/ ��`�� /� ,� • i � �� *�/ < _ � �'`�—�� --'� � C. � '� . J . Optionl:Housing Option2Retail Option3:MirrorLeagueBaseballStadium eQYXI NOXIIM � / 1 . Site Context & Analysis Site Context Reg iona I Context dowvmwv accommodates fou�U.S.highways,ivcludivg ove that passea thmugh avd bisects Schmitt Islavd. Dubuqueis located ov the Iowa side of the Mississippi Rive�,ac�oss&omtheIllivoisavdWiscovsivbo�dei DubuqueisfouvdwitkilvtheDrifdessRegioqa16,000 avd almost halfway betweev Ceda�Rapids,Iowa,avd squa�e mile a�ea uvrouched by glacie�s iv the last MadisoqWiscovsiv. 'IheU.S.Highwaysystemlivks glacialpe�iod. 'I}ilssceviclavdsvapeischa�acte�izedby Dubuque m theae�egioval destivatiovs. Dubuque's steep rive�bluffs avd deep valleys,att�activg�egioval rou�ista ivte�ested iv killdvg bildvg fiskilvg,avd othe� �ec�eatioval ac[ivi[ies. �� . �y MrCrso 4� 'N �� p MississippiRiver ��Jh �� 'Ihe Nlississippi Rivei avd the blufHavds a�e Dubuque's �'P�ai ° most pmmivevt vam�al feam�es. Each �eivfomes the �� -r " sevse of place that distivguishes Dubuque avd each has o�b�q�e - ��]buted m the a�ea's visual,�ec�eatioval,commemial, osxzo avd commuvity appeal thmughout the yea�s.Dubuque's osxzo bluffsgiveaddedmpog�aphicaldefivitiovavdidevtity P' � ro the city. 'Ihey rise 300 feetiv less thav a mile,with a � , _ - � some�eackilvg 900 feet above sea level. ,— . , __. ... �, � amro� � � 'Ihe Mississippi Rivei is valued vot ovly fo�its cee i so xape� .� sceNcbeauty,�ichvessofhabitat,avd�ec�eatioval oppo�tuNties,but also fo�its mleiv the�egiods comme�cial avdivdusnial success. 'Ihe�ive�fmvtis - home m both cultu�al avdivdustdal activity,avd se�ves as part of a maj or migramry Ayway �4 Schmitt Islavdis Dubuque's ovly islavdiv the ✓' Nlississippi River the�efo�e,what happevs iv the ��Pm Distxict should kilghlight tkils uvique attribute. M n I Dn(tles7v � � VSH52 ��p IA � WI � u9u _ Wrsmmrn _ �. Ilfmors � - .I.-� Dubu9ue pm�11° �- ` -�. � kHM� Regional Setting:Dubuque ic loce[ed epproximerely helfwey osxzo between Medieoq W ecovmq evd Cedev Repidc,Iowe Qefq rop). Dubuqueiclocetedov[heMieeiecippi[livevwi[hiv[heDviftleec RegiovQefSbottom).SchmittIclevdicDubuque'covlyiclevdiv �sxm e [he Miceieeippi Rivev(vighq bottom) �� ¢YXIN�6XI1M z.s��e co��ex��n�aiys� Site Context (continued) City Investment Ake�the�eco�d high uvemploymevt�ate of the eady Hism�ic Millwo�kDisnict avd the Po�t of Dubuque 1980s,the City of Dubuque wo�ked m dive�sify thei� show a stxovg dedicatiov ro �eivvestivgiv uvde�- ecovomy avd came backiv 2005 m be vamed ove of pe�fo�mivg sites avd brivgivgivc�eased populatiov avd the fastest-gmwivg cities iv the Nlidwest.Iv the last �evevue m the city.'Iheae avd othe�upcomivg pmjects fewyea�s,the City has beev buildivg upov tkils success poivt mwa�d covtivued pmg�ess avd pmvide av�:citivg byivvestivgivawa�d-wivvivgdevelopmevtavd covt�:tfo�thefutu�eofChaplaivSchmittIslavd.Not �evitzlizatiov pmjecta alovg the�ive�fmvt. ovly do theseivvestmevts build upov each othe�avd sha�e momevtum,they cav also be physically covvected Pmjects such as the Bee B�avch C�eek Ream�atiov avd with publiciv&astxucm�e,ultimately c�eativg a walkable the Washivgmv Neighbo�hood G�eev Alley pmg�am rive�&ovt evvimvmevt wo�thy of the"Maste�piece ov has put Dubuque ov the map as a model city fo� the Nlississippi". sustzivability.New developmevt pmjects such as the � �� ...�—�. �'"��-- � e.,_ � •A1»r�� - - cnaviamknmmi.dm �� The Port of Dubuque / e.pea�m GeekRenoaon . � ` �t PttkSne k '� .� wa.mre�o� � � rkgnro,mae k � Yi �y:� II}b. �:':,tif1�..,,.?a;.^,�`�'' � xmo.K Mlllwoh Dk�rc� f l i lI�'''� .�ry�.,, I �` I � �l '!��"r DbWue r/ Tr ��. li�� '��!��_ Yj � 1 ~�� MillworkDirtna CityDevelopmentsNewdevelopmen[evdrevitalizatiovp rojutselovg[heDubuque vmev&ov[pvwide e vibvev[evd progveecive covt�[fov Schm�tt Iclevd � ¢YXIN�6XI1M z.s�ire coo��:��nr,arysis Site Context (continued) Site H istory 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 Hommielond Grylslond GoplornScM1mRHslond I `aar�a� �� I , I � I � I I ' I I � I .��o:�acrp��eiareageaaa�,o� I i .o�mod��:ia�a do:ea.pe�e� i ` a cwa.�v� i � m�m,�a� n�`I I I I i i,ia�a i�a�aoa6r��sam�ni,r��a��hQmon i j Ic�i��v�mera��m v�eamo�a� or��aoa��aim��, am�mmee,mi�a�a�ame Mi�e��,m�a�o�ae�bi,r��aa�mort.p� 1 Ie�rzd�r��mmd��wwu.O9ml � ' � .jabi,r��azmonaojee.nsae� ' ' . o�e�a�eare�mo��a�nac,��oo��,a,me � mation'sfirstnonpmfitgreyM1ountl4aA(198� ��+�. \ � 1 � �� '1 �: 9 � a , ��ti � �� ,�y � � ,.i' �� l . � `(P,d� � � �:}��r xy,.�� gry�- .<�3�r �Px3('j� ">'�' 1�` � I �S + . :l �, �/,� �f� !Y � ��, � a ' � �` � '+e3�1 � � � �d �1 � � -----�-7�' t� ��, � � �ii.: � ' ',r+r x�� , � 1 p , r� 1�� '? � � �' �e�. ) i�1 � � �r: '� ,t �3�� r ��`_ �l' � " � � " �` �- �' �F `�` � , ,:-�- , `� �� =''' t�~" �� - � �� 1930s Iclevd pviov ro[he dvedgivg of[he 1950s Chevvel dvedged fov ivduc[ry elovg 1960s Dumpivg ofgevbege evd dredge chevveLAivpov[buil[iv1933 [hevivecAivpov[doeediv1948. metevieliviclevdwetlevdcuvtil1976. v9�:� A�� iµ� � y,� \`.1\. b��,`� ' z.'. �x �.� 4.�✓...F , � h �� ,�� b � r � � � ��- / ,� F� ., - � y � �� r� � °. �.�r �'d� �a -' t' '':'�, :; / l `�l� <:---_�_�, ;�; {;-- Ia " j �,I��; �i: �� a/ �� 'r -� , .; � � �e` � >� /,�',c� �* � ry :: ��r Y a'� -, �� ,�. lE �. 1981:Covrtncnov of highweye evd 1996:Reaee[iovel evd leieure fadli[iee 200]:Reaee[iovel&leieureueee bvidgescovvucDubuquerorhewod3 evdmemovielcbuilcovcheiclev3 domivereiclevdu� � iYXI N6H�M Site Ana lysis a° �" � � � Buildings &Land Use ` .,4C� a.� _�., . Schmitt Islavd is cuaevdy a mix . � �' ofen[e�[tivmev[,�ec�ea[ioq � ,�� leisu�e,avd�ememb�avice.'Ihe�e � isverylittlecohesiovbetweev i� � �Y;� uses o�spaces. � \ � r ' �w? c � �./,� = � � ��' , , � �� - � �, � ,J , ,,., . /l� � �} � ` � }l}'.� � � / ~ \ � �� 7��,�%[• ��) � ,�. -` � ,dm.. �'�~ � ` I�! • t��+ �� `: 2. �1�}�dQ�lr. ��a. � �l��ay ' � .vT�' �i. 'YyiA�; ��`�f+r'}s�k'�` j � �� 7 r /� ' ; s ,� � � ' r: n � I �� - �`=��'�,,.�rl �:��3 ___ i �*a � ��s, ;� �� /� ar.. �,.. � � -�; ,.�. � �� ( L .nr _ ��'. � ' � ��r �� . '�s� S�s � o � \ �" s�' �; /n ��tt� ��c..ii.2r -�� r � �.. . ` � ,i � ..G f.'�An.F� . " ' p ,.�` � i ,.a. ` s .��J '� � �T�qj�'_ { '�TM�� sa �� '"� fi`A.a � .: s:i�ire'9sc.r . . . .. .. � " 1 � _� f '� 0 40d 80d Buildings&landUseYhelevdevdbuildivgco�� np�n��o��«.��n��n��a�� y� w.or��«r�n��s��rn , eu�Zn � vemembvevice � C�YXI NOXIIM Site Analysis (continued) Leases �4 , ,;� �� CL �a+�� i�: t ; 1 Chaplvv Schmitt Islavdis �' � owved by the City of Dubuque, �� ' who then leases out po�tiovs of � � - the islavd m va�ious evtities 'Ihe / levgth of the leases vary,allow�vg � \� �+ ,/ �� thecitymwo�kwiththe ' `YR��' leaseesivim lemevtiv fu[u�e � P 8 '� .a developmevt,o�allowleases m " �:pi�e,wkilch would opev up the � � t' � islavd m the ma�ket fo�the fi�st � '.�+ ' [ime. _ a,q 1, ' I . 6 ` ir,:. 1�y"�� ` )f s ✓` •��. ♦ ' lY'; { 1 _• / • y� h{ / �r` � � �' � �r�� ' �� !�� - � �� .;` s� c/ + �t �. .�� ;�lit''�`' � , ; `t^ �.7► `„_ �� •• ��r7b,�xi w � . . : rfc�,; r � `� ,��` --.__ � ; �. �- � .�� _ � � ,� �' ' . . �-0 L�� . n� � �r � , � �1 J � . y'!��, �� ,f �" �, �` a : . 2'�` �."rY'�` ,�. �� '�Kj�, � G� �ic� � � _ , ,. `di �S ,'1� `�\``,�, ��'•,� ��.; � '�, � .�- � . '"� - A . � ui .}, i ,�'�S#.'s, . ..r '� _�fi,. *� . '� ti� _� � o aoa soa Lease Area Boundanes �' C�YXI NOXIIM 2.Site Context&Analysis Site Analysis (continued) Topography _ -Y�� _ �_.;. .•�`��cl�� Y /r Y ' J` `/ � _... _Yy.-��_ 4�� ' .. �� . ��' ��/y�r a � �' i.�' T�/'�}� � __J��`9' '�' Ty�� lul'� ;�� y �y�� !' �� .�'� �a] �Y S ''�6 ] $� � )�,.� �-�� `�i�. - V,`1..�l�.��i ♦ ��y f ~ r � .; r^.�T`. .r-,, �� 1 � � ��r. ��re,��, �.e�� _ 1's.-., � , -/ a t . . ;�n � , � �- �� — - } �;' � �_' �, �., � .; , ��,.�o,�,,�� , � �� _ ��a„�� , , ��` ,..�.�.. E, �� . . . �� . � o ;_;, " � 0 — �.M 1� o � .� o r �a, ., � , IslandTopography'Ihe island is relatively flat, Elevation �A _ F,"`"" �+<'�� 1 except where the land has been built up for �8� . ° �� ---- - e highway bridges and ramps Low-lying land � � Q� �� '' - � around the perimeter are frequendy flooded � � O � � �+' . wedands �` " � � , � . � 594' � . _ , � �� oueuoue � - � � ._. _ s,� a. i � . . Regional Topography'Ihe island lies in the center of the Mississippi River floodplain.Dramatic bluffs flaeilc either side. Bluff RRtracks Levee IslanAwetlanAs Casino IslanAwetlanAs Commercial Bluff 1 shipping channel RR tr� Dubuque- Industry Lake Chaplain5chmittlsland MississippiRiver- Wisconsin- denseresidentialneighborhoods Peosta mainchannel sparseresidential Channel development SectionThrough Island � CUNINGNAM G N O U V Site Analysis (continued) River Channels&Siltation Chaplvv Schmitt Islavdis Aavked by two 'Ihe wate�s of the Nlississippi Rive�ca�ry a g�eat deal ivtemovvected but cha�acteristivally avd behaviody of savd avd silt,wkilch vav collect ove�time.'Ihe diffe�entchavvels oftheMississippi Rivei.'Ihe chavvel A�my Co�ps d�edgea(�emoves) tkils materialiv the m its eastis the rive�'s mvv path avdis mvvtvved skilppivg chavvel,but alovg the edges of both chavvels, by the US A�my Co�ps of Evgivee�s as a commesial especially iv Lake Peosta Chavvel,islavds avd savdba�s shippivg coaido�.Wide avd fast-Aowivg it is Aavked a�e fo�mivg.'Ihis siltatiov cav have both positive avd by a kilgh bluff.Lake Peosta Chavvel ro the west,by vegativeimpacts ov ecological habitat avd�ec�eatioval covt�ast,is a fo�me�backwate�that was wideved m access. allow rive�acceas ro adjacevtivdusnial lavd.'Ihe wate� he�e is�elatively va�mw avd calm. -v�; �. . c:., . _ ::�: - - - - � _ � J,i' � �'�. i . �. `:: � � - . �: sa r ,. ,:�.-.�,.�.�.�'�.as� vF '^o.. a't�5: Island(orming off Chaplain Schmitt Island I�■.�Y 2 �� ,�, ' �.� � � A �+: ,. �� - �..■.._- , '� � ... � - cC � P .. . F .�:� .s:y,; . ,yt: '� }�;.,;.£�,y 'Ma � ..��/� �� t ry , '(y�. �`' �... .. w � �` a�� j r�� ,�.- �t � akeF�. Celm,mevm d b ckwetec i �y/ (7 � , � �% 1 � /'�,�"?�e� (y t �, ,Y C�7 �! � (;'... i pt .�� J n . i� � rr � SC- :'r� � � p �.x r� ,�._�( �, �.� h�a -'` � � \ � � 0. M�(� ..-, � : � �r� r. F ' 7' 1 �, . �. pe a � ; s , �, r�c � . j .�: .t`.t x ` '{ � �' . .. J L � ' , ,y � � f a � , , �f � ,.. `:- �J . �.,_ - _- ' . r-vc " I�- � � s. ' ...R'R�L�t„�� yi ��.��. !� i� t _ 'f.�i. - � Two Mininippi RiverChannels Levge chippivg chevveL � eYXI NiXl1M Site Analysis (continued) Flooding MuchofDubuqueispmtuted&omrive�Aoodivg � ��"� byleveesbutChaplvvSchmittIslavdisoutsideof � �'�� _ the leveed a�ea,meavivg thatitis subject m the�ive�'s /y. ��_ "bouvice",o�the up avd dowv movemevt of wate�levels �� -' � � thmughouttheyeacHism�icallytheislavdhasAooded � �� ovlyiv sp�ivg but mo�e&equevt(2-3 times/yeaz) avd `� �.� . � � lovge�Aood evevts aze beivg�epo�ted fo�the a�ea. � „ti . .� ' l/� •,,� f� < �� • ^i�. / Fede�ally-backedAoodivsu�aviceismadeavailable ��' ( ` � by FEMA iv commuvities that ag�ee m�egulate � i developmevtivthei�100-yea�Aoodplvv.Acco�divgm � j � these�egulatiovs,vewbuildivgsmusthavefivishedAoo� �, � eleva[iovs a ativimum of ove foot above[he 100- ea� Aoodlevel,thoughcommuvitiesmaywavtrocovside� � �� buildivg kilghe�thav tkils,givev the chavgivg vatu�e of �� theNlississippiRive�.'Iheeasteivedgeoftheislavdis � �a - � lovatedwitkilvthe�egulatedAoodway.Development 5�� f" �" � Y � he�e must be�egulated ro evsu�e that the�e a�e vo � ivc�easesivupst�eamAoodelevatiovs. � ��'�. Flood&ent 2011 eeviel phorogveph of e 9ood event ov islev3 � �rt �,�"' �� k'� � , / " � �� t � ; . M1g I `" i ., � '� j �'� x }�r, � # � r �'r� � � �j �`� ' ` � � � j � j ��. � ; `� ,�s j �� j �Tfiw� i�'tr t ,� x : r vR2 k 'X�� , '�� }�y�m,3 6ie5 /� d� � `("*.�Y ��' ^', e �t � %i�//�j�/ �. � F F� � t .. ;i/6% �.y�E� ''�,"��' a•`; ��' %i��i// s b ,n �,'�, � ,,,e.;��//�� 'dy.:.;�m�''t5o 'd �'. F��' ��i,i� '�.� ��.� �x '''��i�� . ��..sm_ � �.: MuchofDubuqueicp v tec[edfromvivei FloodLevelsShowvheieicthevuovdhighwetevlevelov[he 9oodivgbyleveec,whileChepleivSchmittIclevdicmt ' levd(ee[iv1965&2001) vd[he100-yeev9oodlevel,which both heppen ro be erouvd[he eame eleve[iov(612 meev eee level). � eYXI NiXl1M Site Analysis (continued) Protected NaturalResources Chaplvv Schmitt Islavdis pa�t of the much la�ge� vam�al system of the Uppei Nlississippi Rive�Valley, _ . rv':� � ��` ]" po�tiovs of wkilch a�e�ese�ved avd mavaged by the US ' �' �'=' � � '- Fish&Wildlife Se�vice as�eCuge a�eas fo�bi�ds,fish, i� ,'i��a ��y� �`' '• � _ plavta,avdothe�wildlife.Whiletheislavditaelfisvot � l4 ' f4l$� • � � ..� � � pmtected as pa�t of tkils�efuge system,ce�tziv a�eas �.{� ' �� o�habitatsmaybepmtected.Fo��:ample,thelowei � � � �, po�tiov of Lake Peosta Chavvel is home ro a la�ge � mussel bed thativcludes av endavge�ed species called , ��i� � � I-Lggivs'Eyemussels. ��_. � � '� � � � �an'1�+��: . . -,; Similady some of the wedavds that live much of the � - ��"� �� 'j, islavd edges may be pmtected as well.Fo��:ample, � � r� '�,y�� i' � i much of the vo�th evd ofislavdis a wedavd that was F� �� Wj �{� ��l � °J� mitigated,meavivgthatitispmtutedavdlikelycavvot (r � �; �� h"�'� bemodified.Befo�emovivgfo�wa�dwithavypmjuts � �' �" A`,'�� F- ' thatmayimpactpossiblepmtectedhabitataovChaplvv � �t��'��•�� • y � SchmittIslavd,theCityofDubuquewillhavemwo�k �., } �.; " ' � �� closely with �egulativg agevcies. f "�K. �� .../1.'R/l4�� •� � ,.*� :..�s �Ns �... ' ' _ � �� n� � ��(( � � dw �` � _N9randad ..:��. wendod * . �\ . , '� �, wenaoe ' � Mitigated wetland(pon� �{ 3 k � � � � 't �/.:: rr � ' , .. .. . .-_� . wetlaod Mi..y..[edwetlantl(Nres[) � � ' � � ➢mslble � Pmoneed hablfaf �� ° �� _ �.��I �JN'1.' _' � .� aw e I ,� �^ � '_ " 1.�� .. . ,�.'. Island Habitats Wooded wetland � `YXI NiXl1M z.s�e co�ee:e�n„aivsis Site Analysis (continued) Access&Use � 0 0�''`": � �, t� - �. �u�� r-�� -� r`r=� '"� / '_'^ � ven��ia�a« ssn,e� e�ay�o c��iaeoon,euia�aissNeaeyo a�meaem�aor�aasewai�a�;a�a spolv�ro[hetslevd�omRom[he rmleNovmedfmmwhichdrlveweysleed biklvgtxell,mvmc2droMemelvlevd wes[evdomRom[heeesc roverlousbulldivgsevdecNvityeaac nellsvle[heE.16M5ebrldge,loops emuvd the mvth helf ofislevd. Svn�a�eroramv � (�" � P��9a �u�re,V � � var-mune � 0 \ e�ry� a�� I tsmi�� - •• � •�••• � / ✓ �\�~—/ � F—/ PubGCBoatAcces"Ihea atwoprlve2 AcfivltyAreasbyUse"Iheedgrsof[he AcfivlryAreasby5earorelUseMos[ boe[eccrspolv�ovMelslevdevdove islevdMe[eapublidyecce�ibleeaused ecHviNrsov[helslevdaqulawenn blicboe[vemp"IheDubuqueWe2r forboeNv e d e veacreeHoa"Ihe weeMerbu[svmeeaeseausedyeer- p q ps� TvellbeglasJus[upmeemofMetslevd iv[erlorof[helslevdtsusedforspo�, muvd. evd covHvurssvu[h gemivg,evd memorlelz a � . � �. . +y2/� _ ..'�t ' �`Cs . .�_�i � r� �� - .'� . ��'� � . �.�d`��+iY��' .o ,_ .. . r� ' ,f" 4�� , r _� y`� 7 ' � � : � �". r"� �r;a c '��` 's ',`�.:-.��..�i^.`'Ssri�.. N" � ' �f��.2 �.i� �+ :��i o��wx 2 Site Conte#&Ana lysis Site Analysis (continued) Strengths �/ g W A 1he casino(and adjoining hotel) are successful and, as a non-profit,contribute monetarily to the City lhey are located on prime real estate. � B Views from the island-up and down the river, h across to the bluffs in WI,and to downtown. F � � Dubuque-are unparalleled. � C Direct access to the river's edge-very few in � � Dubuque. � B D Lake Peosta Channel is calmer and quieter than the A main river channel. E Good quality bike/walk pathway on north point F Natural areas along river edges-few others accessible in Dubuque. F B r--� o a� �a St�engths Chaplain Schmitt IslanBs streneths mosfly exist along the edges of the island.'Ihese azeas should�e hig}ilighted and enhanced. Weaknesses v 1 A Industrial land surrounding island may limit accessibility. _ B Much of island lies in the floodplain,an area which has flooded in the past and in which new buildings A B , must comply to FEMA regulations. -�- C Highway bisects island,limiting connections � between north and south sections. ' D Highway noise can be heard throughout the island. . p � E Only one access point to/from Dubuque. D E B A\ r��_ \% Weaknesses'Ihe IslanBs wealmesses stem from the highway bisecting the island and its location on a river,which means frequent flooding and limited accessibility. � CUNINGXAM c a o u v z.s��e co��ex��n�aiys� Site Analysis (continued) Opportunities v A Extevd riveiside t�vl system avd covvect ro islavd. B Bette�covvectislavd m the city. A C Modi£y chavvel fo�ivc�eased�ec�eatiov avd/o� habitat. � DEvhavice/�:pavd boativg oppo�mvities. E Expavdhethivk casivo facilitiea avd bette�covvect � � it m the�ive�. C p � F C�eate a gateway m the city. �� G Impmve t�affic pattems. --� H Bette�covvect uses ov both evds of theislavd. I Potevtial fo�vew o�evhaviced developmenduses. � F J Ivtmduceeducatiovalpmg�ammivgavd/o�habitat H evhavicemevt. � KEvhavicecampivgoppo�mvities. G I L Take advavtage ofviews m dowvrowv avd alovg J �ive�. B .. .,, � ...;.. � A � � OpportunitiesNewlevduce,ecceeeibility evdprogvemmivg oppovmvities e.pc[throughou[[he iclevd Existing Site Character � � , � ', � ` a , t N �7 -a �` r �- ��I �h��, :�u-a�'T��s ✓- i, , ir�r r {�4��L. {.� ��:�e"'i � «�, . . __' ".s Campground � � — . 4 �� ( - �yf A .�. �F:ae-T,� �, I �� "�-' ��l . �� ' � ". . '�&t-,� �r " �'- �` ..�* � } WaterSportsClub CatfishChadies � eYXI NiXl1M �.� .� .� '•. °••...............� 2. Project Goals & Frameworks 3.Goals&Frameworks Project Goals Connect the riverfront. fi • Maketheislavdpa�tofthela�ge<<egiovalwalldvg 0�� avd bikivg t�vl system. �� • Make theislavd pa�t of the la�ge�rive�t�vl. �i� • Covvect walkable a�eas alovg rive�&ovt,with special � focus ov vewivves[mev[a�eas. �..n•.......�� Celebrate the island's"islandness". • Highlightspecialislavdcha�acteristicsthatwill makeit a uvique place m visit avd stay. • Accept&equevtAoodivg-plavfo�avdwithit. • Cleav up the rivei fo�plavts avd avimals. Put your feet in. • Impmve accessibility m the rive�'s edge. • Expavd oppo�tuvities ro get out ov the�ive�. • Allow access m special rive�habitats fo�educatiov. Spend the day-and night!Visit in any season. • B�ivgvewvisim�smtheislavdwithvew, complimevtary developmevt. • Ivteicovvect�stivgavd£um�eusessothatvisiro�s cav spevd mo�e time ov the islavd. • Covside�activities avd evevts fo�all seasovs,so � visim�s vav use the islavd all yea�-muvd. � ¢YXIN�6XI1M 3.Goals&Frameworks Frameworks 1. Character Areas 'Ihe wide variety of land uses and landscape types on Chaplain Schmitt Island lends different characteristics ___ to various parts of the island.'Ihis Plan builds off ""�•.,� these existing characteristics to define three different Character Areas,each ofwhich has its own land use pattern,relationship with the river,range of building types,circulation needs,and open space. Each Lake Peos W Character Area will evolve differently over time and aeaeationa� at different rates.Defining the Character Areas helps channe� promote orderly and predictable development. n,� Island Resor[ F� 'I'��'`.-4 ��,� , , 7 ^� ' `�� R�i. � Y _._:?• ��'� ��V�j�y � . . MarinaVillage � _V ^�,"^.��'�' ,',... _ �w. � � •� i � _ 1,\ � . �� Lake Peosta Recreational Channel ��..� 1he wooded,natural feel of the inner cha�nel and Miller � �� 80 Riverview Park will be maintained and e�hanced.Opportunities to explore the woods and the water are expanded with hiking paths,habitat islands,a new boathouse and fishing piers. � � \ '�►�i1� ` I I �, �� I ��1'M 11 ` �1�� . . ,� i.. ��i��11 ��r �� -.,.�, '..;' \ - _ �."1 " IV��Illlrt �� li � � .- s e �. ' / `11+ � r� • 1 II 1 � A ' 11�.� � � � �/ � � fiwn {� �r�' n � :a� ,�y M14 ,. �„z�:.'-.e. a .. M.i, ¢ � . � � y�s F � r� � "�,Y��'� �(9Y��.�''_'��s � �'�.�� j �� ` � . - - � �larir 1he Casino will be expanded with meeting and ball rooms,hotel, Along the southern tip of the island,retail,housing,and recreation restaurants,and spa,creating a destination resort and event center. are mixed together to create the walkable,vibrant village.lhe open 1he building and landscape will reach out toward and embrace the river views along the promenade create a friendly space where river and the adjacent wetlands,integrating itself with the island people will meet,eat,live and play. envirocunent. m CUNINGNAM G R o u r Frameworks (continued) 2.Open/Public Space � Key - "Go-ro"publtplace/�ace � — Namralarea�wooded� 1 � ..' "Go-tM1mugN'space�walkway/traip J "Go-tM1mugN'space�boardwalktraip / � Undergmundmnnxtontrail � Go-to A"go-ro"space is a place you vav poiv[[o ovamap o�tellsomeoveromeetyou.Itis a defived space ro srop,gathe�,o�evjoy a view. It could take the to�m of a buildivg o�desigved outdoo�space,such as a plaza o�av amphitheatec � ♦ .�• • .... '.� � �� •I� Go-through �� ; Go-through"spaces are places you walk �I � alovg o�move through.It likely takes the �..�e � ��.' fo�mofwalkcvay o�pavedt�ail(solidlives) � � � o�boazdwalk(dashedlives),It is aplace m mqwalk,o�bike. �:'.. .. � • • J ��^�� • •�� . ,. �� y. ' ••��: � � •�v �r�raa� Naturalareas o mo aoo coo Nam�al areas are pazk-like spaces o� habitat areas.Ov Chaplaiv Schmitt Islavd, they are likely wooded.Here ove cav bi�d- watch,leam about plavts avd avimals,o� wamh the�ive�through the txees. � CYNINGXAM 6 • O Y P i(ioals&hramework5 Frameworks (continued) 3.Circulation Overall this Plan simplifies circulation for vehides and increases access for pedestrians and bicydes. Key A new traffic cirde(roundabout) � dears congestion during events on Pedertrians(sidewalk/walkway/traip the island and slows traffic exiting Pedestrians(boardwalktraip offhighway ramps.A new road � e��y�ie.ro�keia�ert,a�p alignment along the marina gives vem�ie.c��y.�,een public access to the riverfront and � vem�ie.cmgnway� increases visibility for existing and future businesses.Bike lanes on streets increases safety and allows more access and options for bikers. A public riverwalk gives complete pedestrian access along the riverfront in the marina area. Boardwalk paths in the wetlands allow pedestrians to experience the � natural beauty of wooded wetlands -even when island is flooded-but limits potential negative impacts on wildlife.A pedestrian/bike bridge across the Peosta Channel creates a looped trail that connects to the existing trail on the mainland. .' .• .� O . . : : : . '•.. : •�� •'•...•. t� ��Faa� o �oo aoo eoo Existing Circulation � CUNINGXAM G 0. O Y P Frameworks (continued) 4. DevelopmentTypes Developmevt types ov Chaplvv Schmitt Islavd will �espovd m the&equevt Aoodivg levels.'Ihe cevte� po�tiov of the islavd(1)is above the�uo�d Aood � elevatiov.Buildivgs situated iv tkils a�ea cav be basic slab ov g�ade bevause they aze vot as likely ro �:peiievice . Aoodivg.'Ihe weateiv edge of the islavd(2) �:perievices &equevt Aoodivg but is vot iv the Aoodway.Buildivgs z he�e cav be�vsed up ov stilts o�by g�ade,allowivg the buildivgs m still be usediv times of Aoodivg.'Ihe � eastem edge(3)is wholly witkilv the Aoodway,g�eady � limitivg what cav be covstmcted o�modified. � 1.Out of Flood Plain- Slab ov grade 2.Raised Above Flood- Buildivg Aoor level bmught � up above the�eco�d Aood elevatioq eithe�by�vsivg the g�ade o<<vsivg the buildivg ov stilts. 3 3.InFloodPlain-Avythivgcovstmctedmustbe 4, z able m weathe�Aood wate�s.Most likely vo peimavevt buildivgs. . ,. „. .. Mrn.6uACrng 6lM floorelewtion —bi} Femidflood � e�eweo� z soa Flooe:mpe —�ao n�eiaee��ei ; ie ai Three Development Types in Sxtion ' � �, i �f�� .. �� ' .. " n�` ! f �� .� �.r�� %'� {` � � �- � 1��;' i �� .y. � �1 `:+�;�� S � y� i v �: _ ��,., }� ��fi�_ _ � � _ iFOutofFluw 2.RaisedAboveFloodPlain � ¢YXIN�6XI1M � � �� A�.. �s'= �': �,> f-.- . _^.,: I:`fi�<�ai�' 1 �A`� 3. Master Plan 3.Mas[u Plan Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan ,r �r �.,, � _ -„ ,�_ r. �� Nr n� � � ,..:� /�` �� y .�,.. � 4'p*�E° �^�',�� y a �� / � �� " � . �� s,t '�.�. 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'Ihe pu�pose of � �.T��- � � �'9` ' d defivivgtheseCha�acte�A�easismguidechavgesavd IslandResort ivvestmevta ov theislavd as they come fo�th ove�the ��,._; upcomivgdecades. Withchavvelimpmvementaavd —. ,�� "��"�� ivc�eased access ro the wate�fmvt,the westem edge G `��'�' �q,��'�/ �—�, of the Islavd will buome a wate�-based�ec�eatioval � azea. Casivo �:paysiovavdimpmvedvampgmuvds � � %/�� i� avdtxvlsthmughthewedavdswillallowthevo�them rq '"-� 'e�g�:.�Q�^�`^a+ y,:' -Lt � y,�, po�tiov of the Islavd ro become a uviqueislavd�eso�t. i � �� 4 a 'o'�diP; � 'Ihe southem half of theislavd will develop as a Mariva ` y J� �"r� � ,y-��;q,, �` - d� � �c� ¢ Villagemdthvewhoualvgcemll,ceataucavta,avd � �/ �yp P�._ �'a q � ^�d �"n-� l F� �ec�eatioval amevities. � � '� e �� ,�� j. � : ,.f.. �� / ,.,^,�r�fri �� MannaUllage �' C�YXI N6XI1M 3.Master Plan Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan �b� �� i � y� � � �� . ., �� ti��ti z,��t>��i,,,se\ . c:rt�sy ._ 1`h llei I 'l]tg ^'i'�� 2n��ramil �"� Yl�al:tt � Plol r...:a�� ei.. _a., . /�. � tlfl}�1 �. �. � .. ISo3r26W516ti-r:t � �� J{{y.) 1C(JEffi� . . n�I✓1fIDiEl�l I h{vYRR j ' l.�Ll �J: lL`.11 �.IryO�': ' . I �`�]a¢eikj � Il::in��'r�.t . tmi ��V � ' _ i4rl[ R� ' . }ls(� _ �-�--—� � d�r��x+ l.za� . , u�(iritiu �� - � ,� � � � / Lu,•u� � �� '� .. '�a' q,n �7rm�/' I � J��. / , � 1 / / • i\ � � / Lq �a ..•i rl/ uti�J • �� ` � !� / . • •�� . / .+.^ i ��n ahan:� 1[ s. ./LdK:i �� / / ��/ f R.t� � � � I . - d�tu��w � / ,. lu,�rp,fel � / �- ----J .� lotimdelroml � 1 � Lrir„:sall3Ye1. / � ry ar��rm�.F� % � acfnni rMis / / � / f �� .�-`W�k P� / � � I / r \ / I _ � / . . 7!Fs.zaRzl lcc��i � j c�'.m � / � ` /�S�'" � �,� / � � % .,�,anrn �� ur-�� i-� � — dndn�-a u�� s�m.��s ! � -- i�-� , ,� ,mr� �rtrP y�,�., r rsrn�,-x ._ -r�v �� x,..,�, ro-,*r�9� ��:��r x�r e��E � �— ----7 xmws�a k tisi�u v. � ' / L �mv�k �� r - / i�� % � ;i.i. u�. ... _. ' �i �n�r'..�. % N \''� ' i / ��ti. � A , �� i�..��;� - . Chaplain Schmitt Island Illus[ative Mas[erPlan _�- ______�r League Baseball Stadium � ¢YNI o4X�N , , � � { "�� v yg,� '�� c� � �t a � �� , ��i F 4rr� � r ��a4� �b , �:. � tik _ - 3a. Island Resort Island Resort Existing Conditions Mystique Casino As with all vasivos avd ente�tvvmevt establishmevts, 'Ihe health avd success of Mystique Casivo is impo�tavt the Casivo pmpe�ty must covtivue m evolve avd m the City of Dubuque. 'Ihe Casivo suppo�ta dozevs of �eivvevtitself m �emvv competitive. Iv the£um�e, o�gavizatiovs iv Dubuque avd covnibutes sigvificavdy �evevue gmwth will�e1y less ov gamivg thav it will m the City's tz:base. 'Ihe ecovomic lavdscape fo� ov evte�tvvmevt,lodgivg special evevta,�etzil,avd Mystique Casivo is chavgivg. �estau�avts. • WithvewgamivgoptiovsivIIDvoisavdWismvsiq MillerRiverviewPark Mystiqueislosivgcusmme�sthatt�avel&ombeyovd Mille�Rive�viewPa�kisabelovedpa�kcovsistivgof 60 miles of Dubuque. 'Ihey aze optivg fo�close� a vampgmuvd,mitigated wedavds,avd the T�i State optiovs iv Madisov o�video gamivgiv Illivois. Viemam Memo�ial. Much of the eastem edge of the • Diamovd Jo Casivo opeved at the Po�t of Dubuque pa�kis iv the Aoodway avd Aoodplvv. As a�esult access iv2008. WkilleMystiquehas�emvvedcompetitive, rothecampgmuvdis�estxictedwhevtherive�levelsa�e Diamovd Jo is vewei avd has diffeievt evte�tvvmevt �gh iv the sprivg avd eady summe�. optlovs that draw a youvger cmwd. • 'Iheope�atiovsofG�eyhouvdRacivgatMystiquewill 'IhewedavdsivNlille�RiverviewPa�ka�emitigated be t�aysfeaed m the Iowa G�eyhouvd Associatiov via ,a,edavds,c�eatediv 1987 as a pa�t of a pmject at a five yea�lease at 1$/y�.with av optiov ro �:tevd the Ke�pe�Blvd avd 19th Stxeet. 'Ihey covsist of a variety lease at a p�evailivg ma�ket lease. of diffe�evt habitata,wedavds,avd open watec Pe�the . � . __ ,. �_._ . - -u'F r-, vl `4 i �Vf � � � i � �� I � . i..i ... ;,,�1.� ��_. �� I �+�i�i '� • f � .... a-:r , . - 3 S �1.' . S'.'. @,.a?: ;._.__. _.._. .: .. _ e.�n� ._� `Y3�..'l.. ''r�.--'��. �-�" ,.. Miller Riverview Park S' 1y t 'R - .O Y � �,M � re ,�._�!°�'i- � � �� — � �s�.�� 1.-_.,�,u,'- - . � + � MyrtiqceCasino DogRacingTrack VietnamVeteansMemonal � ¢YXIN�6XI1M 3.Master Plan Island Resort (continued) City's ag�eemevt with the Iowa Depaztmevt of Nam�al Resoumea avd the A�my Co�ps,adjustmevta m these wedavds would�equi�e ��1 �:tevsive coo�divatiov avdlikely � � additioval mitlgatlov. �' 'Ihe east edge of the Pa�kis � �egulated as pa�t of the Nlississippi Rive�Floodway. Geve�ally, dism�bavicesavddevelopmevt ,� - campy��d iv theAoodwayis pmkilbitedif it has avy impact ov upst�eam Aood elevatiovs. Iv additioq avy � � stmcm�ethatwouldimpedethe � miik�a�eNawva�k Aowof�ive�debrisispmhibited. -� � � �� i VeteransMemorial � � �/�"•y.r 'Ihe Viemam Uete�ays Memo�ial � � was established ro hovo�Uete�ays � oftheViemamWa�fmmIowa, � � poy��y " �ve�^amve�e�a^� 9 memo��ai .-. WiscovsiqavdIllivois. 'Ihe �rvo�e�� - �� memorialisaboveAoodlevels,but +� � � � itislocatedbekilvdthegatesm �� ooyke��eis � ^ Nlille�Rive�view Pa�k,wkilch is . � occasiovallyclosed. my�aq�ecar�o ' CurtomerParking �• Ndditional Parking `�. �� 15j�6/ WfrarOP _'1�'r.....� .. &irtirg Conditions � iYXI N6H�M Island Resort (continued) FirstPhase � . ^'� .. ,." - �. - � IMq Ivitialivveatmevts ov the Casivo :�]��yp. ' � � ,� µ ^ . Pmpe�ty assumes vo chavge m '� ye� � �� s^ , �_ �- theG�eyhouvdRacivgopeiatiovs � ��mio� � . - � �, fo�at least five yea�s. 'Ihe Plav •�� • - " ve�e�� memo,�ai�� ecommevds ivitial�:paysiov m �' � ,.q� occu�ov the eastem po�tiov of the !' ' pmpe�ty,�eplacivg the secovdary � �, �� paddvg lot with av evevt cevte� t '� � �35,000 sf addv s[�uctu�e ' � �e�r �'k'"9 ' �'P g ImpmoedParkingLo[ e%��sio� rtmRure`r, .y�� (400 ca�s),avd ampkiltheate� . ^ (seativgfo�2,000), Ivadditioq �_ °m�°°` . vnan��e, 'y�,, eadyivvestmevtscavivclude �e�e � impmvemevts m the parkivg lot m �� .. "°"` ' �' _,4„� ivclude txee t�evches,wkilch filtei � avdsm�esm�mwate�uvdeigmuvd. - � . � �� Access[o [hepa�kavditawedavds FirstPhase&pansion:IvinelCeeivop pevtyimpvwemevtscevivcludeev should beimpmvediv[he F�s[ emphithee[e.q pevkivg rtncmve,Evev[Centeq evd ev impvwed pevkivg lot Phase. Lowimpactpathsavd t�vls thmugh the wedavds cav — '�F y� pmvide acceas ro vatu�al a�eas avd �� ` impmved covvectivity thmughout - � � � theevti�eislavd. Impmvivg � � � access m the wedavds will pmmde `; j, ��" "� " ' i-�� -'s av oppo�mNty fo�visiro�s ro 3 � -�".. . F ' the Casivo m �:perievice the '"�/'�� "'=�� -- evvimvmenroftheIslavd. � � �. �� 4� J� � =. 5 � Covside�atiov should begivev m � . _ � "'� dive�sifyivg the campivg optiovs at iphitheater Nlille�Rive�view Pa�km ivclude - _ la�ge�vampe�s. � I tii �`. � � ? . Casino&pansion wi�h a RiverOnentation � ¢YXIN�6XI1M 3.Master Plan Island Resort (continued) � ,.. ,� .�--� - r� f - � �` e��e;io� ' , ve�e�a�. -, R �� y imemo��ai � �,., -. ., e�iasw . . �{ �y 4 Ho[el&Mm[in9 . �, ,�` ;� �� ., ' // MyrtlqueCasrno` Tertae ` �� r�/ _ , �� CurtomerParkin9 �r noerlaoking , � � ' � �►•`.w.,,.. I � � ; f � i:.. � � .......,,... �-.._... � I ;�� _ ,�� `x►,�M „_�,_� f�hdertria ec[on ' — undemca[M1M1gM1way[o Hwy151/61 , soutM1em M1allo!Island �' ..J��. ...�...�.� .. ►-a . Illurtative Plan Phase 2If dog vedvg opevenovc ceece,the Ceeim cev covtivue ro eepevd with e ho[el,meenvg roomc,cpe,evd lodgivg iv buvgelowc[he[ere iv[egve[ed ivro[he vemvel envirovmev[of[he iclevd. Phase2 l " ��`�/ � �. g � � B� � � Iv five yea�s,the Iowa G�eyhouvd �/� t �f Associatiov will have the optiov / �� -� � ro �evewthei�leaseatp�evailivg ��Hj( s�jQj � �' ma�ket�ates. If they opt m vot � i,� � ��+(� � � �evew,Mystique Casivo cav � '� � � , �:pavd ovro the t�ack avd kevvel �'l� � � pmpe�ty. 'Ihis Plav �ecommevds � l� � '� '� � M �:paysiov ovm the vo�them pa�t of � `- -�,� - - thepmpe�tywithamid-risehotel, ' : � �� meetivg moms,avd�estau�avts,as -� � well as a�e[�ea[cev[ei wi[h �evtzl ^� buvgalows avd a spa ov the azea � /' ' E'�. �� u .�� cuaendy occupied by the t�ack S � � �_ .�-� �,, . r ��; Sketch showing the bungalowsand boardwalkson the rrorth edge of tM spa wMre the dog track currently exirts. � iYXI N6H�M Island Resort (continued) �y � � � � V ., �c� � � ` 'r , r ro- � �� ff�»y_`"*�'�; 4 ` '�SC`r�a'�`�.��n"�i � ��¢ M �i � j� -��L � � ' i� Y � r \ � A y� / @y� p �y_ �'S@�1 r- -r� ��-i i � � �� L�� ".r:tfi B „r � �,�(�� 9 � �� "� h..+,�_� � ... �� ;{•y�� _...�c.�(`) ��' " ,g`y�., 'pbarr�JPaol�l , � N .�. �' ,�N��c f� i a�>�_,1. i rc r, � � EventCenrer� � � '\�� y�� r"��`� °� ---�_-�� \ ..��1 � rt� r�\�/� ti�W� / N/ /� ��) i � ' � ��b[2�� tji ��"��"� � -�' ` r � � Parki9� �i'�� af � !i � �. �� p�� 1 �a •* u• , . a r t , r .� . r / �Amphithea3�,� � � �� ' '� f��"_'iy; 'l"'�'1 fC+�'{ ".r '�-L -/ �-i^ �� [ � l t� � _�rv� � ��;, � '1� � � � � A �y i,S�'a � � c . "t*�,` � ' � � `h J �"''„C,'� �, t,,: �\�� t'#�2"r � �� \rA ` � t .[.��-;,� / / y �r`,�✓Y j-i�-- � �� / cor�.�� sr�/.�!,r� J'�'-� I . °� �� '.r �.�' /.� � \ � � \�i. ��'��f �2y�'� ,/ y!C - 1 ✓p'-� �-s.r� 7 � �� . � � � �"�`—"j ��i 1 �' +L��;r ��/ � -- � �',, �/ietnamVererans i . �� i y I � Y�.. . �y em rial t 1�, �i� �',F. i Bird's Eye of Island Resortarea Yhe Cecivo evd[he Millev Riverview wetlevdc cev buome iv[egve[ed ro aeere ev Iclevd Reeov[ dertive[ioa W ¢YXIN�6XI1M a =B r�t �� : �� ;P��_ ryl i � �� ; 3b. Lake Peosta Recreational Channel Lake Peosta Recreational Channel ExistingConditions � x4r�' fyv,9`� y`' ', ' .-�:;r' .� " 'IhePeostaChavvelisamav made � �� - 'Sr � ;�� .� ��; � �v' ,�� chavvel,c�eatediv1930swhev a,� f '- � � the a�ea was d�edged m c�eate ,;�- < � ' � � ivdust�iallavdadjacevtmKe�pe� � � �� , +�� Bouleva�d. 'IhePeostaChavvel �� . ' iscovside�edabackchavvelavd ;ay, '.�� votveededfo<<ive�vavigatiovavd ' �`ti-�� " - T � ry the�efo�eitisvotmvvtaivedavd � � d�edged by the A�my Co�ps. Sivice itis�elatively valm avd safe wate5 the chavvelis used by boate�s avd �2a avgle�s. 'IheDubuqueWate�Spo�ts R Clubhasaleasefo�apo�tiovof .�% - heronrona the rive�s edge(ov the Islavd) that � sporacmb � theyusefo�lauvckilvgstagivgavd � ��A`"� - evevts wamkilvg. 'Ihe Wate�Spo�ts . Club �ep�eaevt a�avge of boate�s . . avdwate�evthusiasts,ivcludiv � �% ; � 6 ' d�agov boate�s,wate�slde�s,mw e�s, �}+ myrtique��j kayakeis,avd cavoeists. 'Ihe low °�asP'ng � 9 b�idge ov the south evd of the � . ' . � chavvel�estdcta la�ge boats&om �^ ti -_.�.w� usivg the chavvel. -� � � �� -.f^^` I . r �-^.. _ ... . �r. . K � �\nT � . � ��.. � , � ' � �' � � . �i_ �e�ee =�.� � Develop ng � �" lantls ,;g' CIM1 pla n XM1m lt t T`" liiantl � �� 1i Peos[aChannel � C�YXI NOXIIM Lake Peosta Recreational Channel Recommendations 'Ihe easteiv edge of the chavvelis lived with wedavds� the west edge of the chavvel is lived with a levee. A 'Ihe Plav�ecommevds the westem edge of the Islavd t�vl mvs alovg the rop of the levee'�howevei the�e is vo avd the Peosta Chavvel become a watei-based access m the wate�fmm the levee. �u�eatiov azea. Iv o�de�m accomplish tkils,ivvestmevts have ro be made m c�eate a stable avd calm wate� Iv�ecevt yea�s,the chavvel has beev siltivg ug c�eativg evvimvmevt fo�boativg avd swimmivg. 'Ihe Plav savdba�s avd islavds that have fu�thei�esnicted la�ge� �uommevds d�edgivg the chavvel m av appmp�iate boata fmm usivg the chavvel. depth avd usivg the d�edge mate�ials m c�eate stable islavds ov the vo�them po�tiov of the chavvel. Islavds Higgivs Eye Mussels,av evdavge�ed species,a�e likely will help balavice the hydmlogy of the chavvel evsurivg lovatedatthesouthemedgeofthechavvel. 'Ihe�eisa thatMusselhabitatispmtectedwkilleatthesametime Imowv mussel bediv the mvv chavvel across&om the pmvidivg stable avd�elatively calm(but vot still)wate� islavd. 'Ihei�habitat�equi�es�elatively deep wate�with ]� �e chavvel fo<<ec�eatioval use. mode�ate cuaevta. Adjustmevts m the chavvel must pmtut thei�habitat. � �� d �., a � �- ��. ; ;.� ; � � _ , _ . '� �m _ '_" ' . �.� .j...'L � .... � .: � `k' '.. � _�!� �"^� �'� �� . DoQonPeortaChannel WaterSportsClubLeasearea Tail 1� �':: �_. 1� .:�; -. � � _ ' '.�� _ � -"�.n — i �.:.�a-a: . .. — — ' 0 Peosta Channel � ¢YXIN�6XI1M 3.Master Plan Lake Peosta Recreational Channel New islands located on the north side of the channel A public trail,fishing pier,and beach should be located will create a calm boating environment for paddlers and along the western edge of the island to create muluple other small boats. 1he new islands can be engineered access points to the water and viewing areas. for stability thereby reducing the need to dredge in the future. A new pedestrian bridge,located between the open water and the new islands,will increase access to all 1he south side of the channel can be maintained as open parts of the islands from the mainland. 1he bridge water,suitable for water skiing,rowing,and paddling would connect into the local and regional bike trails, races and other recreauonal uses. allowing pedestrians and bicyclists a safe and convenient way to access the Island. A new boat house can be located along the shoreline of the open water,more easily visible from the highway bridge. lhis locauon will allow the building to be set above the flood plain and will utilize existing parking that is currently underutilized. 1he Boathouse can be used to stage events,store boats,and provide ameniues to the general public such a boat rentals. .'a � � �Y 6' s d Y��r� � �. � ��' � `''�_'.G� �A ■ � , _ . e:,., r.. "� x't .�.ae ,g. y. +'^b 3 -��aLs�,y� •y�a,-` �'- �' - ' �-�4"' � , .,"•i' . ...nL� .. `"��b«•.�<.:,. ,.= tl � �4�� . r� � .. .�.��„ .. �' // , � � . , ��j/�� . Ped/blke brldge Boathouse � .�� .. r 7�j h Y� t. � � T��p . . ` i �r�� ,�.�,; , _ G� •'� ' r •,�r''�'�-"�?'��"`"� �5 , �r - � '�3 '�`�a.- � _ � '.` � .. . . . ' � �. �`.�'�"`�i�.:- f'_ :� � � 1 y� - �•i .. � __— � - - �. .- , �� ,_ Kayaking around islands Beach Parking lot green infrastructure ' � cuxix�xaM s x o u n Lake Peosta Recreational Channel (continued) .� . •y .,� 1�-- _ � r� 6s�,1.: o v� �� " � � �� jc '• '� ;.�.�"�` � am/i(yn t �A .�`. Islands � �� 1 � \ �� A � . � �6�e6 .. �� .. T�\.I• !•- � � )� �'� � ' �� ' '/,� .. Hemn Po d - , 1 Y a� �� PublibeacM1 �� - y� .G' . '_fw., � r- �� waimov�� . . ._ . . � ..� ..., , `� � �e,��na��ei . . . � � � , � 'tja- L J�I . l" � weeia�d �. � . . ; ; j� � T I &irtin9 \ .. V �. Trail � ^ vr ,r�� Publicbwtramp Parkingtor e.va�a�ae��no�.� �� °�M^-�" Proposed Improvements ^ e�e�"1k0`a'�� s�°""wM" • Islavds avd varmwed chavvel slows water. � roiewing � � filtranon � area - • T�vls�:tevdedmislavdviaped/bike � - � b�idge. � �. • Opeva�eaivchavvelfo�wate�spo�ts _ � � evev[s. �' • D�edge mate�ial&om opev chavvel�eused —.-'�� [o c�ea[eislavds. .� Rs �� • Newla�ge�boathouseivmo�eaccessible/ . Ty �^ visiblelocatiov. • Evevtviewivgwalkwaysalovgrive�vea� r+� � boathouse. �"�(" �,�� • Beach south of ped/bike bridge. i A Y" � -"� • Sm�mwate�mavagemevtfo�paddvglot. � ' . � .r �.i-� . /- Illurtative Plan of Peorta Recreational Channel � ¢YXIN�6XI1M 3.Master Plan Lake Peosta Recreational Channel (continued) Channel Modifications ie�ee �; �'�;� Wert b nkof ° � Developlog CM1aplaln SCM1mItt Islaods liiantl . Seaion:Peos[a Channel Today ?� vaemm9aoe �` - . �lao�ered fis51o9 eoardwalk"�. ' �Z�� ` patiu ��• / 1 Seaion BB:Peos[a Channel af�r,(through islands) ➢eduhlaobrldge NrfSeroPcSaooel • „ Wah51o9aod � 9aMetlo9 eoatlo9aodskllo9 '�� ._�. Seaion AA:Peos[a Channel aker,(thmugh�Im lakeaike ar�) �� B� A� B r A —� � - �+`� �� '� C�UNIX�bX�M Lake Peosta Recreational Channel (continued) �� c -._--��-� -�-"^��'s.=Ll'�_/_ �.,:-. _. - � � 8�� s�'�dF��`� a�f�-.,-�-� �/ ,G'�, �� Islands �j��(s� j'�L�� / �(/// � � x�\� �/ � — /V' C ' l / f."r�� % � �\' �' „�G^�ci -e�eshian/b�Meb?idge� � �� ) . '] � C � p�� ._�� ` � �J-��c/ �` < .�w�'. �-�� - — \ � �� ,T� `� � � s, �^�e-> � z , � �� , � 5 ^c'I.�` _\ � �� -_ � E F�F � m� � � L � Openwarerfor � �- p, 8 j�g. �1� boatingandskiing � � . \ �'+� f'�+ p� /� \ � �� I \I Sh �� i� I� �,. •„ ',' - . �_� h�_ _��',`'C; -` � � � � . ' � _ r � � � , Eoathouseand � .� , �� sp`ectarorarea � �, r M Bird'sEye View of the Impmved Peorta Channel Yhe Peoc[a Chevvel cev become ev ouMoov vureetiov eree fov boetevc,swimme.vic evd evglei . ✓ � ��G'�'j� N� 'i �V�✓ `��' ��I� � �-- -- � � �� r �� , �� _ -, �� ,y/[^ //yy��'' Sketchshowingthecewbeachonthe � � F�I/ a��/^ � wertbankofthelslandconnxtedrothe � 'fV/� mainlandviaanewpedertnan/bicyde � /+u � .� bndge � iYXI N6H�M �_- �—'�--� ' � _, _ - � F � =�—��_ -� � r I I I II ilf--�rn-- �-- 3c. Marina Village Marina Village EXIStIfI J COf1dItIOf15 Vete�ays Memo�ial Plazais located vo�th of the Ice Cevte�avd adjacevt m a wedavd povd. 'Ihe Uete�ays 'Ihe southem side of Chaplvv Schmitt Islavd cuaevdy Memorial Plaza was builtiv 2009 avd covtvvs two covtvvs a se�ies of uses with mivimal�elatiovskilp ro memo�ials(Chaplvv Schmitt Memorial avd the each othe�. Vete�ays Memo�ial) as we11 as a displayed Viemam E�a Cob�a helicoptei. Americav Mazive leases the two ha�bo�s(Bissell avd Schmitt) avd adjacevt pmpe�ties. Iv additiov ro boat Access m the Islavdis located ov the southem side sales avd se�vicivg thei�pmpe�tyis used fo�campivg of the islavd. 'Ihe bridge m the maiv lavd becomes sm�age,avdCatfishCha�lie's�estau�avt. 'Ihei�lease thekilghway�ampatavuvcovtxolledivteisectiov. evds iv 2W l. �Iheivteisectiov poses pmblems because kilgh speed t�affic makes it davgemus m cross iv the vo�th-south 'IheMcAleecePa�kavdRec�eatiovCompl�:covsists ��ectiov. Ivadditioqlefttumsfmmthevo�themavd of th�ee sokball fields,ove�egulatiov baseball fie1d, southem legs of theivteisectiov a�e pe�mitted but vot coviceasiov stavds,playgmuvd equipmevt,picvic tables, evcou�aged. a skate pa�k,avd BMX bildvg. 'Ihe compl�:was built iv 2005 with (Sutiov 6f) Lavd avd Wate�Covservatiov Fuvds. 'Ihe Mystique Commuvity Ice Cevte�was built iv 2010. Itis owved by the City of Dubuque avd mavaged by the Dubuque Commuvity Ice avd Rec�eatiov Cevtei (DICE). 'Ihe Ice Cente�is home m the Dubuque Fghtivg Svvta. 'Ihe Ice Cevtei was built with the capacity ro �:pavd ro a secovdice sheet,but the�e a�e vo plays m do so. '�- __ , - — e ._� w _ �� _ ; � �� '� ' + � ... �.. . �� ^ - Myrtiqce Community Ice Cen�r Calfish Chatlii.,...,.men�n Manne � rv` � � � � �T"' t � � \ �" � °� - l� 3, � -� - ,�� :� � �:�; BoatLaunch � iYXI N6H�M 3.Master Plan Marina Village (continued) l � � �I } A � � � - � ��i� � �x � � .�� ,. — � ',,1', y`'y��i �,+�Y .. i.s— -.. � '�,�� _ MCAleece Park and Reaeation Complee '�rans" P � � � �: �..�,..�.�-� �: :--� � '--- f � . — . / / ~ r �_+:". �:- 1 � ' � 1� � �,. "� —.L._:._ �� MyrtiquelceCenter SchmittHarbor � � ".-'N'"+�°" � �'Y' � 1 n � � _� � � �� , • � .� � _� m a�= � r � � -�. ' r,.�,-' .: � � pa t �IMelds . _ � .. � r f �,* ..,- cn oi - r wx, sn n ,y .� memo��ai f. r n' . mmm��iN . ■R�� . keCen[er - � / �� Wetlands I �� eissell /�� -� Publi boat � Harbor Carf�h �i�a rtorage � �/ am� &mam[enance �n n��, i /� � bw[rtor ge " ` ii\ � Exirting Conditions � iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) Recommended the�estoftheloopmadamuvdthe Infrastructurelmprovements Islavd. Raisivgcheloopmadm 612'would evsu�e emeigency access 'Ihe Plav�ecommevds the City m the Islavdiv kilgh wate�evevts. wo�k closely with the Iowa DepaztmevtofT�ayspo�tatiov �esouthemlegofthemuvdabout (IA D OT) m evhavice avd�ebuild (o�sigval)will be vew mad located theIslavd'smvvivte�sutiovm betweevtheMystiqueCommuvity impmve access m the Islavd's mvv 1�Cevtei avd Americav Ma�ive loop mad. Yacht lease a�ea. 'Ihis mad would covvect m Schmitt Ha�bo�,the�eby A muvdabout or a traffic sigval are p�ovidivg additloval avd impmved two optiovs that would slow the access avd visibility m Catfish east-west txaffic the�eby allowivg Cha�lie's avd the southem most tip impmved access m the Islavd's loop of the Islavd,the Ha�bo�,avd the mad. f�ovt of the Ice Cevte�. 'Ihe elevatiov of tkils ivte�sectiov �s vew mad should be built at avd the legs leadivg up ro it should elevatiov 612'the�eby activg as a be�vsedro612'-ivkeepivgwith leveefo�theIceCevte�avdthe Memo�ial Plaza. ��_ ' (�' n � �f.� "'� � �� A .��MI. lIF � ✓� � Ve[erans A r • ' � ✓ r . � � ' % F'� � � Memonals 1_ P-� BalMelds '(. � '�� / � _ .. � � ,- r a frt' � ' �mm��ry . ■R�� . keCen[er - � '�� - �� Wetlands � j �� / Publiboat � � � eissell � � - Harbor ��Ky �i�artorage . / am� &main[enance ^ _ SCM1m�rWr � �/� � bw[rtor ge " ` ii\ � Plan Showing the Initial Infiartruaure Imertments '� iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) VeteransMemorialPlaza BoatRampand5chmittHarbor Park � 'Ihe Plav�ecommevds evhavcivg the Uete�ays Memo�ial Plaza by 'Ihe public boat�amp south of .. �� impmvivg the edge of the povd the sokball fields a�e popula�avd ', � � { with a pathway,shelte�s,seativg avd well-used.'Ihe Plav �ecommevds -�,��.�j�'��' plaza�:paysiovspacefo�additioval keepivgthelauvchivplaceavd �1. �� _yr�•u+�^`�F- i.'' memorialsavdvete�aystxibutes.Av evhavcivgthea�earoitaimmediate impmved avd�:pavded Memo�ial west as a Schmitt Hazbo�Pa�k fo� �-- �-- _ Plazawillfacilitatefo�malavd usebythegeve�alpublic. 'Ihispazk �. ivfo�mal gatherivgs,ce�emovies, could have a small pe�fo�mavice avd covtemplatiov. 'Ihe Plaza space,boa�dwalk,avd space of — should become pa�t of the ove�all uvstmctu�ed passive uses. 'Ihe pa�k public space system ov the islavd. cav also serve as a t�vl head lovatiov ,.�,U;,� fo�walke�s avd bike�s m access the � wedavds ov the eastem edge of the - �" Islavd. ✓. � Schmitt HarborPark:Yhe eec[e.vv ed of [he Schmitt Hevbovi cev buome e p�lic pevk,deeigved fov feetivelc,gethevivg boe[ wemhivg,evd fichivg. i � �Y � '� •Potentialunder9r��d�' � � �� 'r verkariznconneaon — — —_ P+�� I roCasino , � � .�- ��• ^� ..P �� ' �'°!�'` _� �e�e,a�. � . � � ' � � pg onal , ! �� /' - I� ' ade��a� . ,� �Y'., . � j"'K � ' � ♦ ' mmvlex � 7� ^ �• v ,�ai ` , �� mmm��iry � �{ keCen[er , �. . i!t . / � , . Wetlands iR. �� eissell � , - + . Harbor . ` ScM1mitt CmfizM1 � HarWrPark Cletlei Marinartorage ` � , &maintenance Publicboat XM1mdtHarbo` �ramp Camping& ` bw[rtorage " Illurtative PIan:Impvwivg evd covvectivg Ve[eievcMemoviel Pleza evd Schmitt Hevbov Pevkwill ee[the c[rucmre fov Cumre iwec[mevts ov[he Iclevd. � iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) MdfIf1EDEVE�OpfllEflt ovthepevivsulawithavactive places-theevdofthepevivsula, mariva avd public access amuvd st�eet�:tevsiovs,avd the head of 'IhePlav�ecommevdst�aysitiovivg �heha�bo�.'Ihewestemsideofthe SchmittHa�bo�. lavdusesovtheAmerivavMarive pevivsulacavalsobeusedfo�la�ge� leased lavdivro uses that suppo�t �:cu�siov boata that may cuaevdy 'Ihe Amerivav Marive pmpe�ty a visiov of a mixed-use village. use the Po�t of Dubuque. Iv�ecent could�edevelop ovei a se�ies Cuaevdy the uses a�e wate�-�elated yea�s the Po�t of Dubuque has of phases.Ivitial effo�ta should but domivated by sm�age avd �:perieviced covAicts with boata due be di�ected mwa�ds impmvivg mvvtevavice usea. m theivc�easivg demavd m smp iv public access m the watei ov the Dubuque. vo�th edges of Schmitt Ha�bo�, 'Ihe Plav evcou�ages the lease- a vi�tually uvused po�tiov of the holde�avd the City ro wo�k Redevelopmevt ov the penivsula site. Avy sm�ageiv tkils locatiov mgethe�m c�eate the cevtei of a would be o�gavized alovg a sivgle cav be covsolidated elsewhe�e ov mixed-use Mariva Village ov the loop mad that pmvides access m the pmpe�ty withoutimpactivg pevivsulaavdsu�muvdivgSchmitt 3-SsmrybuildivgsfacivgSchmitt thecuaevtope�atiovofAmericav Ha�bo�. A Ma�iva Village should Ha�bo�. 'Ihe evti�e pe�imete�of Ma�ive. Iv doivg so this would ivclude housivg avd�estau�avts the ha�bo�avd penivsula should be a public walkway,with occasioval gatherivg spacea located at critival / \ � _ � � � � ��_ BissellHarWr Salesbrlkin / P�bp�M GM3!! ] cnSdie: .. `. . �� 'abor/ �U'�� Naintenao, y aatAmen�n /� Marine � f��'�.5. GmVIn9& .� ' �� . ' boatrtorage �� Marina rtorage ��- �?��e;S:^•� ain[enan � '3 _ - � � Amen�r..........�.�...�,..�..:Yhe o-evcitiov ro e Mevive V Ilege cev be ivaemental, ellowivg rhe cuvrevc opeve[iovc ro covcolidece •�#�. . ��B�ky.: .�a+' 3 + / .1', � � � � - • Z�A -js'� . i � �i� � �N�. y �e w�'�e&'iYv� I � • ��Y �?"i.:,�. .. . __�,_._.._.. :4it'!S.. . '� . � .e , . . .. .. . '�' iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) allowthelavdmbeusedfo�public _ � J access m the hazbo�avd the c�ea�ov � �� , of Schmitt Ha�bo�Pa�k. �I�� ir,�4��ddal�d� '� � Medium-te�m effo�ts(5-10 �� . :_ �6 i ^"" yea�s) should be di�ected mwa�ds �, i i I � � 1 yb � " � �� covsolidativg as mavy cuaevt J,-� � �I I� �"� uses as possible ro Bissell Ha�bo�, � _ the�ebyfreeivgupthepenivsula . .. . . _.!�.t��., . . . ov Schmitt Ha�bo�fo�mixed-use mariva-�elated developmevt _ 'Ihelast(beyovd 10 yea�s) pomov °��'��+ �� X 'u�� I oftheAme�icavMazivasite '��, � -� r�'e �� ' ;�u ��. mbedevelopedshouldbethe _—� . - - �� ' �� vo�thwestem po�tiov su�muvdivg � � - �I I' Bissell Harbor. � � � �� `;i � � . `'�_... � .... . .,� 4 _ I , 'K ' e t �„ � '�_I I *�.;� � `� � � . .. �.. �� `y �I I J I I I 'i�?1�Uii�'- / � .. . / �i,�u��-� a� r " ,�:. >\ u'1L�' ...� + md'4�,,,al �i ��__��_..ii� ; � 1, 1 .� �[ �l n �'1 . . {:r � . . - T � rr] - � .� �r r. ': I � �' �4 - ' _. ✓�.p a � n�u�.� • y� ",�,rx � - - , Y � :J�' : . � y,1 � .. v_.� I � � Preedent Images Dexnbing the Type and S�le of Development c � iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) Mystique Community Ice Center �Ihe Plav also �ecommevds �ec�eatioval use avd veeds ro be evevtuallylocativgapublic/sha�ed mvvtvvedivmthe£um�e. Durivg 'IheMystiqueCommuvityIce paddvg�ampadjacevtmtheIce games,fayspa�katthesokballfield Cente�is ope�ated by the Dubuque Cente�,ov its vo�them side. 'I}ils compl�:(548 spaces),ov the g�ass Commuvity Ice avd Rec�eatiov �amp would be veeded ro suppo�t adjacevt m the Ice Cevte�(100-200 Cente�. 'Ihe Plav �ecommevds additioval�ec�eatioval uses ov site spacea),by the skate pa�k,avd at the �:pavdivg the Ice Cente�m ivclude as well as evevts iv the Ice Cente�. Casivo. additioval�ec�eatioval uses such as ivdoo�soccei o�climbivg wall.'Ihe Cuaevdy eventa at the Ice Cevte� Itis impo�tavt m suppo�t evevta �:paysiov should be attached ro the c�eate a paddvg demavd that�:ceed at the Ice Cevte�with adequate �stivg buildivg avd should suppo�t ,a.hat the siteitaelf cav supply. paddvg,acceas,avd eg�ess. As the thewate�&ovtorievtatiovofthe W]�h3,000seata,theDubuque Islavd�edevelops,effo�tsshouldbe �stivgbuildivg. 'Ihespaceiv&ovt �ghtivgSvvtaveedpaddvgfo� maderoevsu�e�eplacemevtpa�kivg of the Ice Cevte�cav be developed appmamately 1200 ca�s.'Ihe�e a�e is we11-located,sha�ed with othe� as a public plaza,gathe�ivg place, appmamately 125 spaces ov site. uses,avd att�active. avdci�culatiova�eafo�theCevtec '[]Lsamouvtissufficievtfo�geve�al � .I"P� � . � _. • �� • ,,..:. q :�� .� � ..- : - � 3''." li,'' . .. ea,kmy . . .b �pi q.. �%�� tGy � Comm9unRy . ..! � IceCen[er ; r �'�'� I I I � ��o�a� w�e,�,o�� r �� , R�,��o� �� Eas[ing �M�n xnm�n e°� • �-�/� chadies � � re�borvaA �'"v �v� �� .. � / ScM1mitt � � a[elmn[ HarWr r� mbin9andA �� /i - 1 Yhe Mycn que Ice Cev[ei chould ee[end its . . ityvuveenovfadlity by eepevdivg ro eddi[iovel yeec-rouvd ec Showv lc ev txempolive pevk,ev � evample of ivdoov reaeanov[he[cav take ��;.� pleceiv[heIceCev[e.dceddinoa Large�a[ d«WOeenng / . � ❑ �MannaVillage � iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) 'Ihe Plav�ecommevds a vew public pa�kivg stmctu�e 'Ihe fou�ballfields we�e builtiv the eady 1990s thmugh (400 spaces) be located ov the eastem side of the the Lavd avd Wate� Covse�vatiov£uvds. 'Ihey a�e �stivg Ice Cevte�.A stmctu�e iv this locatiov cav lovated ov the la�gest avd d�iest lavd ov the Islavd. If �eplace a po�tiov of the paddvg cuaevdy located ov the ballfields a�e�edeveloped, fuvds(appmamately the sokball fie1d. It vav be attached di�ecdy m the $110,000)would have m be�epaid m the Fede�al Ice Cevtei avd suppo�t both the Ice Cevte�£utu�e govemmevt. Iv additioq pa�ks builtwith Sectiov developmevt ovsite avd adjacevt. 6(f) £uvds cav ovly be covve�ted with appmval of the Sec�etazy of the Ivterio�. Iv additiov ro �epayivg the 'Ihe Plav suggeats two possible additioval locatiovs g�avt„ "heSecretary shalla��roae such conaers/on on£y/fhe fo<<amps m suppo�t the Ice Cevtei avd developmevt finds ltto be ln acrord wlththe then es/st/ngcom�rehens/ae ov the Islavd. Oveis pmposed ro be located ov the statew/de outdoor recreat/on�7on and onZy u�on such Americav Ma�ive leased pmpe�ty. 'I}ils�amp cav cond/t/ons as he deems neresarry to assure the subst/tut/on ivtemeptt�afficbefo�eitevte�sthemuvdaboutavd ofotherrecreatlonaZ�ro�ertlesofat7eastequaZfalr�narket wouldbeadjacevtmCatfishCha�lie'savdothe�vew aaZueandofreasonab£yequ/aa7entusefu7nessandZocat/on.a developmevt ov Bissell Ha�bo�. Whe�eas tkils Plav poses optiovsfo<<edevelopmevt Ifavadditioval�ampisveeded,itshouldbelocated ofthesokballfields,itiswiththeuvde�stavdivgavd coivcidentwith�edevelopmevtoftheMcAleecePa�k assumptiovthatvewballfieldswouldhavembebuilt avd Ru�eatiov Compl�:. elsewhe�eiv the city befo�e elimivativg those ov the Islavd. McAleece Parkand Recreation Complex 'Ihis Plav offe�s th�ee potential futu�es fo� �edevelopment of the 21-ac�e McAleece Pa�k avd �� / p��' � '�"«..i^Y�" ds/' .�•1F''�� ;' r!' � ve�e�a�. � ��"�! ' . , , -��' . ,. memorai. `� .'A„ � �� eallfields _ P•!�N'f � \ � J f... rt Commumty .. i�ece��e� . .. , / � � , Wetknds � p�pn"n . � Publicboat CrfizM1 1 amp .� Cletllei ✓ . - � . Wa[eRmn[ � �ousvngand � �il �'. \ . /� �, ��. . l � I Ilurtative Plan of Manna UI lage � iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) Ru�eatiov Compl�:: iv the Po�t of D ubuque iv-depth.Whe�eas theie has beev some development ov the Po�t of Dubuque,the • Housivg Pmposedballpa�ksiteisstillavailable. • Mivo�leagueballpa�k • Retvl Aballpa�kwouldfitwellovtheMcAleeceRec�eatiov Compl�:site avd it would offe�a uvique evvimvment Housing Redevelopment Option fo�watchivg avd attevdivg a game.Visim�s would evjoy views of the�ive�avd bluffa avd could evjoy a day ov HousivgovtheMcAleueCompl�:sitewouldyield theIslavdvisitivgavyoftheothe�destivatiovstkils betweev 400 avd 800 uvita of housivg depevdivg ov Plav is�ecommevdivg. the devsity avd paddvg covfigu�atiov of the uNta. 'Ihe site could be developed with five well-svaled u�bav A ballpa�k ov the Islavd would�equi�e sigvificavt blocks,each with housivg ov ita peiimete�avd paddvg paddvgivvestment. 'Ihe pmposed paddvg�amp at the mitsivteiiocNewhousivgovtkilssitewouldevhavice MystiqueIceCevte�couldbeusedfo�theballpa�k,but theviabilityof�etzilivtheMarivaVillageavdwould appmamate1y1600additiovalspaceswouldlikelyhave pmvide av ov-site populatiov that would add m the m be built m suppo�t a 6000 seat ballpa�k. 'I}ils would vitzlity of the azea. likely�equi�e two avd maybe th�ee additioval�amps ov the Islavd. Minor League Ballpark Option Re W il Option A secovd optiov fo<<edevelopmevt of the siteis m useitfo�aMivo�LeagueBallpa�k Dubuquehas �etkil�doptiovfo<<edevelopmentemphasius covside�ed suppo�tivg a team,if a team was ivte�ested destivatiov �etvl ov the majority of the site. 'Ihe iv movivg m Dubuque. Dubuque has smdied a site 21-ac�e site cav accommodate a�egioval shoppivg developmevt of 175,000 m 200,000 sEiv additiov m �� _ _ �II_ '1 '_ ' . � - � - � � �' Hmsing � �� Housrn9 . � � \ '� f \ (� . . Pl3ezans , / +..� � /� � I ... rO� .- Housing / � � / /��0�.,�9 / � //�\/\ 1 , � q� �� M�yrtquekeC2Me�kxd / Hmsin9� ` , . . . T � � �\ . m�.,�..,�.00� rkingramp � _ � ' Nrver ` � �. � Marina � ..,1,,; -. �%' Village , � - i� . . � �� : ��• _ :.� Housing Redevelopment Option � ¢YXIN�6XI1M Marina Village (continued) one or two blocks of housing. A retail project on the McAleece Recreation Complex site should be integrated into the rest of the Island's improvements. As with the other two options,the block structure from the Marina Village should extend into the site and the Veterans Memorial Plaza should extend into the front walkway to the retail project. Retail on the site would likely benefit Mystique Casino significantly. As a regional draw,a retail project would pull potential customers to the Island from well outside Dubuque. A visit to a destination retail project could be integrated into a day at the Marina,Casino,or beach. �' CUNINGXAM c a o u v 3.Master Plan /� � _ -_ _ i _ , _ . � � �� Parkin9 , r � � ... �(terans / ��Ilpark I ' ' . Rb�n . . � • ' �Parkin9� ' �� . . ._ - \ ' / —� ' . �� ,. � � � � adcing� � . MYrti9uelceCen[erand ` �Housin9 � '.. . � • � F.ecreationalComplex .�mo � / � —�� "�n � _ � Marina � /r � � ' . � � '`� Village . "'�' " . . � �\.-� ., _�`, .w``�*. Mirror League Ballpark Redevelopment Option � - - - - , r�" � � "'`r`� � ��;� I P'� �� Wlmamns� � � Padan9 � � *'_ '� / p� ; � �� ... � � � Housrn9 � � �� il � �� MyrtlqueleNreaand � �ryousrng � �- F.ecreanonal omplex ' ��••• � �. � _' arkingramp \ v � ' — /n �^A, � = Marina �� . -. �f 1/illage "�''� �.�-. ,/ .... � � .�_ � � _ �- \ ,�1.� ,' '�!� �r8'4�� Retail and Housing Redevelopment Option � iYXI N6H�M Marina Village (continued) � �_ . _ '�� o- -.� �- �---� _,..., �=.�`' � �-�� `-� �� `-,,,-:- _. �--� ��j'r �t� -�� - �� _2� �'' � ��-�.` �,�.� �;$- �%/��u� c ��,�; _ ,��+ �� / , i � �. �`,� ' L ' j ,�� , � ` r� ,�, r � � � �� .J� -�2r�- �� ; r�� - � � .� � . � y\`\\ ` / `^�� r� � �'i C\ \` p� � � ��, ,�/ f � � _y \/ .' � � q 4 ��/ � �... ¢ . � %' /� ! -� � / �� \ i �� b'��-_ �`�,, � . _..�. � / , \� ,- — Bird's Eye Uew of tlie Manna Villaqe Schmitt Hevbov ic o-evcfovmed ivro ev ecnve mevive commuvity with public ecceec ro[he we[e.q houmvg,evd re[ail. YheMyrtiqueIce Centev re-ovien[�ro[he vivei evd eepevdc ro offev eddi[iovel reaeenovel opnovc. \��\\\?,�� 0 _� SPl_� �n . '—.�.�. 8s ..�„�.� x�. (1`1� - . .�+�� "- �-� ��`�-_�' _ � _ � �� Sketch showing the view xrosSchmitt Harbor,from[he porch of[he Inn. � iYXI N6H�M Copyrighted May 1, 2017 City of Dubuque Action Items # 3. ITEM TITLE: Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Amendment SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to amend the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan adopted by City Council on July 21 , 2014, to remove the option of housing from the Master Plan. RESOLUTION Amending the Chaplain Schmitt Island Masler Plan SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Amendment-IVNM City Manager Memo Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Executive Summary 2014 Plan Supporting Documentation Amended 2017 Master Plan Supporting Documentation Resolution Resolutions THE CITY OF DUUUc�Ue DUB E �� Masterpiece on the Mississippi Zoo,.Zo,2•Zo„ TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Amendment of Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan to Remove Housing DATE: April 25, 2017 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval to amend the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan adopted by City Council on July 21, 2014, to remove the option of housing from the Master Plan. I concur with the recommendation and respectFully request Mayor and City Council approval. � � Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Jesus Aviles, President & CEO, Dubuque Racing Association Rick Dickinson, President & CEO, Greater Dubuque Development Corp. Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager THE CITY'OF Uu, buque DuB E ;�'° Ma.terpiete ou Nte Mississippi I I I I.' :��,.,��,:•��„ MEMORANDUM TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Seroices Manager SUBJECT: Amendment of Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan to Remove Housing DATE: April 24, 2017 INTRODUCTION This memo requests City Council approval to amend the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan adopted by City Council Resolution No. 224-14 on July 21 , 2014. The requested amendment is to to remove the option of housing from the Master Plan. The executive Summary and a resolution are enclosed for consideration. DISCUSSION The City Council made creation of a Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island a priority. The Master Plan was co-funded by the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association (DRA). On April 3, 2017, the City Council approved initiation of the application process for a Planned Unit Development PUD rezoning of Chaplain Schmitt Island consistent with the 2014 Master Plan. The DRA has retained RDG Planning & Design to start the implementation process for the Master Plan. A key process step for plan implementation is to ensure zoning regulations and design standards facilitate the desired outcomes of the Master Plan. A PUD rezoning is recommended because it allows customized zoning regulations and design standards. In the process of developing PUD zoning regulations and design standards, City staff and RDG personnel have engaged major leaseholders on Chaplain Schmitt Island: DRA, Q Casino, American Marine, Mystique Community Ice Center, and Catfish Charlie's Restaurant. A common concern has emerged with the Master Plan's option of housing among these stakeholders for these reasons: . Conflicts often arise between housing and commercial / recreational / entertainment venues located next to each other. Complaints from residents about adjacent businesses typically include: noise, odors, lighting, hours of operations, signs, traffic, and parking. Existing and planned development on the island are likely to experience these types of conflicts. 1 . The City of Dubuque has opportunities for various housing types throughout the community, but there is only one Chaplain Schmitt Island. The highest and best use for this unique asset does not include housing. . Financing for housing on the island will be problematic due to City ownership and leasing terms. Obtaining conventional mortgages for housing on leased land will be difficult. . Much of Chaplain Schmitt Island is required to meet Federal and City floodplain management regulations. These regulations discourage the construction of housing through stringent building and access requirements that are not applicable to non-residential uses. RECOMMENDATION Planning Services staff shares these concerns, and recommends amendment of the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan to remove the housing option. The Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan identifies three planning areas: Island Resort and Lake Peosta Recreational Channel on the north half of the Island, and Marina Village on the south half of the Island. With removal of the housing option from the Plan, the Marina Village planning area needs to be renamed. "Island Destination" is recommended to reflect the mix of retail, commercial entertainment, and recreational businesses and attractions that exist and are planned for the south half of the Island. Enclosed is the amended Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan which reflects the removal of the housing option and the renaming of the Marina Village to the Island Destination. All references to housing have been removed from the text and the graphics in the Plan. REQUESTED ACTION The requested action is for the City Council to approve the enclosed resolution to amend the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan to remove the housing option from the Plan and rename the Marina Village planning area to Island Destination. Enclosures cc: Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director Steve Brown, Project Manager, Engineering F:\Users\LCARSTEN\WP\Schmitt Island\Memo Amend Schmitt Island Plan.doc 2 � � � s � � � Preparer: Laura Carstens,City Planner Address: 50 W.13�h Street,Dubuque,IA 52001 Telephone: 563-589-4210 � Return to: Kevin Firnstahl,City Clerk Address:50 W.13`h Street,Dubuque,IA 52001 Telephone: 563-589-4121 ,I � RESOLUTION NO. 166-17 � RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND MQ►STER PLAN Whereas, the City of Dubuque adopted a Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island by Resolution No. 224-14; and I Whereas, the Master Plan identifies opportunities and partnerships for existing and �� planned developments and improvements that may conflict with residential uses; and Whereas, Chaplain Schmitt Island presents financing and regulatory challenges for housing development in the Marina Village planning area; and � Whereas,the Master Plan remains consistentwith the 2012 Comprehensive Plan without � the option of housing. � � NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council hereby amends the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan to remove the option of housing from the Plan and rename the Marina Village planning area to . Island Destination. Passed, approved and adopted this 1 St day of May, 2017. � Roy D. Bu� , Mayor Attest: ` -�' T , ,.--, - - -,�'.�-�_�____ �� `� ,� -� � {Cevin S. Firnstahl, Ci y Clerk F:\Users\LCARSTEN\WP\Schmitt Island\Res Island Plan amendment.doc � 3 €g 9 � EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Dubuque, lowa Adopted by Dubuque City Council on July 21,2014 c _- -`- - "M`v'° a -.. ��_� �=__ _ _ �� _ _ `c—�* �s��k�. ��' \�� '�;'e'tfi� �- � � � �� % �i � � f� '� v ; ��—'5��y �;_-,`��v � /�/� '�� "" \�� N F � �v �`yb'\/,�i I �d. � �y j . °.�� ,.\ � � �/ ��\7 r_. �T � �� n 1, ' l. ¢ ' � � � ,rc i:"1� f�� ,�� i�: ' � =��= Prepared for: TheCityofDubuque Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture,Inc. Acknowledgements Table of Contents Steering Committee 1. Executive Summary LauraCartens,PZanningServicesManager 2. $IY2/�IlB�ySIS Brian Southwood,Mystique Casino/DRA Kyle Krir�,asso��are P1ann� 3. Project Goals &Frameworks Maurice Jones,Economic DeveZolimentDirectar MarieWare,LeisureServicesMannger 4. M8SY2f P�811 Steve Brown,ProjectManager,Engineering Nate Kieffer,Land Surveyor,Engineering Ken Tekippe,Finnnce Directar Consultants Cuningham Group Architecture,Inc. AECOM Technical Services,Inc. Barr Engineering Company Kimley-Horn and Associates,Inc. � CUNINGHAM c x o u m �� ,�' <� � 1 . Executive Summary Site History &Analysis H istory 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2Q10 � I � � � I � � Homm'slslon0 Grylslon6 ho➢�on56�mitHslon6 � � � � � _iJ.. _ � 1 , �--_ ,_: - ' I � I 1 I I i I j� � ay .,. . ChaplvvSchmittIslavd,locatedovtheMississippi ��'��Yli � �� f�*�,� ,- Rive�iv the City of Dubuque,Iowa,was ca�ved&om a � �4 � � chavvel6ackwate�ivthe1930smallowrive�accessfo� � , � � �`� �I avivdustxialdistxict.'Iheislavdbegavlifeasavv�po�t � � �� A --_ durivg W WII avd was thev used as a dump thmugh � -�� y�"� the1970s.Begivvivgivthe1980s,itbecamethe � � city's camh-all fo�a g�eat variety of uses avd activities, � ivcludivg�ec�eatioqgamivgavd�ememb�avice. 1930s 1950.c 1990s Location/Site Analysis Blolf FFhacla levee Islaodwetlaods Casloo Islaodwetlaods CommeNal Blolf � � � � � sn.PP.�9�na��e. I l FF �-a� �� Dubuque- Intlurtry lake CM1apIalnSCM1mlttlilantl Mli.ni.npplRlver- Wltton.nn- tlenrererrtlentialnegM1borM1oatls Peos� mamcM1annel spsrsrervtlential CM1annel tlevelopment ChaplaivSchmittIslavd's ��;� � locatiov ov theMississippi Rive� F�OOQiNer ■ 3� � �is�espovsiblefo�boththesite's � � amevities(views,�ec�eatioq ��"� �-s'�'j � ,4 ; wildlife) as well as ita challenges 3 g ti i ' fo�developmevt(Aoodivg, �t � j.'�� i� a �egulatiovs).Wkillemuchof � , � � m . I 4r Dubuqueispmtected&omthe � � (' � ._. 'I rive2s Auctuativg wate�levels by a � y�. .� levee system,po�tiovs of theislavd � � - ' � S a�e&equevdyivuvdated.Two �a��" i ir rowm diffe�entchavvelslenddiffeievt � �,$'� � h Ftl � cha�acteristics avd oppo�tuvities m � � � , ' "`�:' �,�C:� thetwosidesoftheislavd. �- ��ey . � ` � � � � ': � �.s� '�s HighWa�rLevels i:voP.iverCtenrn�R � ¢YXIN�6XI1M ...�..�,n:�_..��,.�. tconoimic Base Dubuque's Workforce is strong,productive,competitive,and growing. The City is attracting people from other areas to shop and eat. Despite these positive indicators, thehousingproductionremainscomparativelylow. Workforce Productivity Labor Force and Unemployment Unemployment �] LaborForce L ID�M� 3.5% �71mF � -.. —..._ _. -Sh 0 Sh 1.Oh i5h 2.Oh 2003 2008 2013 Change in GDP/Cnpitn zince 2001 Dubuque plays above its weigh�t Compazed Dubuque's labor force is strong and�owing. topeercities,Dubuque'sworldorcehas Compazedtopeercities,Dubuque'sworl£orce been increasingly more produclive than its has been steadily growing,even throughout the neighbors. recession. Retail Market Performance Housing Permits as a Percentage of 10 yr Avg uo� Peer Cities 13 100 h tz Pulllrg retall Dubuque dollarslntothe mmmunity so� Lt Purhlrg retall � dollarsoutoi o� themmmunity 2ow zota People aze coming to Dubuque to shop �Ihe rates of housing production remain and eat. �Ihe retail sector has become below average despite the strong increasingly strong over the past several employment and retail sectors. yeazs. Casino Implications VisitstoMystiqueCasino Despite Diamond Jo Casino's expansion aoo,000 in 2009 from 17,000 to 27,000 sq.ft., Mystique Casino has main tained a vn�ts i,om competitiveposition. Thegreaterthreat boo,000 �\ bTyorid60 is the growth of video gaming in Illinois rn0P5 and other gaming opportunities from aoo,000 be ond 60 miles. As a result in the � v��"��°m Y within6o future,Mystique is likely to rely on a �oo,000 rn0P5 more local audience. 200J-08 200&09 2004ID 2010-11 � CUNINGHA6� e x a u N Goals Connect the riverfront. �� • Maketheislavdpa�tofthela�ge<<egiovalwalldvg avd bikivg t�vl system. �� • Make theislavd pa�t of the la�ge�rive�t�vl. ��'�"�4� • Covvect walkable a�eas alovg rive�&ovt,with special t��'� --- focus ov vewivves[mev[a�eas. Celebratethe island's"islandnessY • Highlightspecialislavdcha�acteristicsthatwill makeit a uvique place m visit avd stay. • Accept&equevtAoodivg-plavfo�avdwithit. • Cleav up the rivei fo�plavts avd avimals. Put your feet in. • Impmve accessibility m the rive�'s edge. • Expavd oppo�tuvities ro get out ov the�ive�. • Allow access m special rive�habitats fo�educatiov. Spend the day-and night!Visit in any season. �� • Brivgvewvisiro�smtheislavdwithvew, � complimevtary developmevt. • Ivteicovvect�stivgavd£um�eusessothatvlslro�s cav spevd mo�e time ov theislavd. • Covside�activities avd evevts fo�all seasovs,so visim�s vav use the islavd all yea�-muvd. es�.,os�.. �e i � Master PIan:Three Areas �. � �� ../ � �� ^" .,� �r` :< _ i ,sJ ..' � E`�)- � p s=�� sq.'�-s., � F / .; e aautz'4J + �''� .. -��% ✓ \ �*bA' ��'`��"'.�5� ':�' ��'F-t . S � �, Y'� r � �. r.� � Y r � fa- L ��! s �t�,� `.;, "` i. ..:��j� ;i�'� � ` �.�'_ �- �� s � h � '. �� g�°'a� ?� ^�. � c.r( �a t'� ^'��• 7 � �� e � � t�+ / 1��I`,I ' � ,�� ` ' s � i. i�, a't'�o�a�':.fj , �, . `� - , � I� � `� ♦� ��/ �� I ��___I %} � e��S\F h. . . � , /� Lake Peos[a Recreatiorral Channel 'Ihis Plav�ecommevds th�ee "��'" �� .5�"�`°�` '� °�`�^. � T� diffe�evt a�eas ov Chaplaiv . �'�� C ^ � � s SchauttIelavd,eachmdthitaowv ,,�p � - � /�� rf� �� s � s�•b�' Y _ cha�acte�istivaavduses. /ii ,� P ,v`�5 .� �' h � +�` � � °� n'4 3 '� `;P�st '�..e 8�F`b Witkilv the Lake Peosta � / �'��. �� ^ �r+ D "°' Rec�eatioval Chavvel,the wooded, � �� y. "9�t� �'� �JC�y�� i .„. vatu�alfeeloftheivve�chavvel j' y� .y °"" y�'�' '� � ��@�",�t��/✓� ' avdMille�RiveiviewPa�kwill ',� ��/,�� ,�`-�+"� ty � ' .'� x`e� bemvvtvvedavdevhaviced ` � � °e�'�*�y } ' � , . �p � .. w � i Oppo�mvitiesm �:plo�ethewoods �. . ^ . � , • , ' avd the wate�a�e�:pavded wah �if '`"� �" ., x i- . � ""'�` ��"'�`�'-�'p.t ... hikivg paths,habitat islavds,a vew � y y " . boathouse avdfiskilvg pie�s. �„� �. u �"' '.�7 ��'� � xy�.� . . .. � �ii, .: . :l 'Ihe Casivo will be�:pavded with Island Resort meetivg avd ball moms,hotel, — - �ri= x n�.g�}qy� ��:� _ � �estau�avta,avd spa,c�eativg a -- / --�� 7 Q �� '_i i ^n t , � 1' destivatiov �eao�t avd event cevtec � �f� � �d Y.t� e.� �'l" : �Z'�'�"� each ou�toward avd embra e,lthe ��p - �@ ��r C `��J�'4�'r �ive�avd the adjacevt wedavds, Wrb ��i�'�" f ""�a h��" , _ ivteg�ativgitselfwiththeislavd �J�" �z � �"a� � _ evvimvmevL �p� �M'j�� M �� . / . f%"F �'��. A � �� ]d_ Alovgthesouthemtipofthe�slavd, �� "��-� "�y '� �.� � �� etvl,housivg avd�ec�eatiov a�e :: QT ' E� � � ��s � mixed mgethe�m c�eate a walkable, f .„"�-� ��a � � � n y��,y� � � �4yT d�,� vib�avt village.'Ihe open rivei mews �'� Q , t . � -(�� alovg the rive�walk c�eate a&�evdly � �� 1 � spacewhe�epeoplewillmeet,eat, �� , �r� live avd play. MannaVillage e ��.,os�.. 1.ExemtiveSummary Master Plan � � y�, , "+�� / ��/ ha ''�- , ` - � � '�� r�,� �`�i.� � \ �im:�: e-•_. -�'- � -a�v � ` � �'e�>� � r � �. �i� ,�h. _ i� , ,�� y�� . . mi ,�o-,.� � `) � .1/ ��-v'� i-u �asrr � 'r r � ,�i-�.:�� _ �Ii i{� '1. � . r"�� mr..r:n Public Bexh � wc� i , � ` f..7:ef' �sa-t� i u:� �.. n �,, . , � j /� , �. � I:u +a� r..�r r„ � '� . 6� \ll�Lr� ,, y �t t�" �� e+ -... 1 � ax� 2,;a , �.�"�i ��rl� � I , � ,� % ,�- , , �� , �� .. � s.�E�,. . . ,�; r � � �, �� ,�� ^Vti � i � � � <ro,�«, ��,, c f ��`� � , Wa � ' � : : � _ � ,�� _� g�� -'P�P,' �,+^ "c:,: �+��,.„,� � � �•i -----� CasinoBungalows S � u .' 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I � \`�.-.,r, j . ` \\_'� i �� / / ♦ � fp ��/ I / V Optionl:Housing Qption2Retail Option3:Mv�e�,:,LaseballStadium eQYXI NOXIIM Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Dubuque, lowa Adopted by Dubuque City Council on July 21,2014 Amended by Dubuque City Council on May 1,2017 _» � .�-- - _ � � ,. _ ,,,, lr �- _ �..-� _ �� ' .< .?'� �l �- r��-'� � � �� "'�a�- 7� '�, / �, � -�'�' � '_.��,� t � T �:r � � � �. fr�,Y� i ; ��;: �3�s'��; � �"�!�` � �� -'��c 4 ��;f �� ,�Ci'" /��• ,q� r��sl � i �- .z y �� '��l`;.f �� }w� �i� _�5"l�' �i. /,fi.`t�� y� �. p�� \-.�A' ��i��.._ � - �a�i� r,�`�•.✓� ,�`°'��- i *.:�, _ s- � , r o- �- .��i- �'-.�� t �_ / . ` „l'ti�� lru� _� I:`_..- Y , �/g O ��;; � �, V�, �� /.>z''' f7 Y;.�n 'h� � ��.� '� v' �c `r ,�� 4� � � � _ . �� i Prepared for: The City of Dubuque Prepared by: Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. I.1�Ck�ONrl2dcJBiP2nC Acknowledgements Table of Contents Steering Committee 1. Executive Summary Lnura Ca[tens,Planning Se>��irzr Mnraaoev- Z. SIt2 Alld�y515 Brian Southwood,Mysti�ue C�sino/DRf! Kyle Kritz,Armciate Planner 3. PI'OJ2Ct 60d�5 c� Ffd1712WOCk5 Maurice,]ones,Ecorzorn�c De✓elopment Director D4arieWate,Leuaerz ServicesMartager 4. I�/�05t2f P�dil Steve Brow�,Project Mannger,Eva�irteersng Na[e Kiefter,Lnnd Surveyor,Enaineerivag Ken Tekippe,Finance Dzrtctm� Consultants Cuaingham Group Archicecn�re,Inc. AECOM Technical Services,Ine. Barr E�gineering Company I'vmley-Hom and Associates,lnc. e ��N��AM � u �� . ,:,i- _ _�:�--� ',�.�;y�;y.�- -.�.._ fa�r �_f Y �.� � � • • } ✓ � '� 1 . Executive Summary L Er2umv_Summ3ry Site History & Analysis H istory 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 ; -_. . . __. . ._. �,,� � _ � __ _7 �!!T'#� .� . �� Chaplain Sch�nitt Isla��d,located on the Mississippi � �� ',�-�- . ,I �.{',� � River in the City of Dubuque,lowa,was carved From n ,'�,'�� chan�el backwarec in die 1930s co allow uver access for .�� . !! � �� ' � ., . an industrial distxict 11ie island beg�an Lfe as an�urport '� -- I + y{� . �-- � � )� "/ ��p .� during WWII andwas then used as a dump through '��r; . � � the 1970s.Beginning in ehe 1980s,i[became the � � � �, ��y . � � } city's catch-all for a great variety of�ises and activities, � :</ Y�.� �17 i � indudingrecreation,gaming,andremembrance. i93os ie5os �9eos Location/Site Analysis Biu(f RRhncks Levee IslandweNonds Casino IslandweUonds Commertial BIuK � shipping<honnel � RR tmcks �ubuque� Indushy Lake Chaplain5chmittlsland MississippiRiver- Wisconsin- denseresidentialneighborhoods Peosta mainchannel sparseresidential Channel developmen[ Chaplain Schmit[Island's � �;�.,�,� � - : locaeion on the Mississippi River `�°°a"'r i`" �' ' � is responsibLe for both the site's "��` �� i� amemeies (vie�vs,�ea�eat�oq ��r- +'``{ j , �vildhfe) as evell as its challenges ,,E -_ � ��J� � � ';� �� for development(floodmg, g� � ,;j �-�"� -� - �� rePulations).WIu1e much of � � y � � � y � 1 .. , ry��'` f`. t� -� y Dubuque is protecred tiom [he ` _� ". � � . < ' > - '- river's ftucmating watcr Icvels by a ' — �` � �� levee s}'stem,portions of the island ` �, : -� 1 le�1 i +� are fi�equently inundaxed.Two .�� i�tc�.ur.c«_ � � '. � � di$erenY channcls lend different ��a"�� "'"u'��r� ' � � ��^ " �! €� � �.�t ' :.. characceristics and oppormnities to . -_ � �j `! .` �`� the two sides of the island. Fmeaw.r � sky �,� � ��{"� �ri � ��k• i.: •,. HighWaterLevels TwoRiver:iiai ��a�a � � CUNINGHAM I Ek�curive Summary Economic Base Dubuque's Workforce is strong,productive,competitive,and growing. The City is attracting people from other arens to shop and ent. Despi[e these positive indicators, the housing production remains comparatively low. Workforce Productivity Labor Force and Unemployment i I I i � �"��— Unemployment _ y� Labor Force � _ - �� a 3.5 m .s�o o s�,a i nm is=a �a4�e xoos zoox zoi3 Change in GDP/Capi[a sinre 3001 Dubuque plays above ics weig6t ComFazed D«buque's labor torce u stto�g and growing. ro peer cities,Dubuyue's woc�I:torce hzs Co�npared co peer.ities,Dubuquei�vorkfo¢e been increuingl}�more pmductive than i¢ has becn sreadily gro�ving,even theoug6out die neighUurs. recession. Retail Market Performance Housing Permits as a Percentage of 10 yr Avg iso�n Peer Cities i.3 �� iao^, �,:, i.i Pullingretail � ��q _ Aallarsinmthe ��'+�� 1Dubuque n n � „ „� mmmuniN 5a4� ii � Pushingremil � dollmsourof Q� fhe rommuniry 2006 2013 People ue mmio�m Du6uque m shop "Ilie rates oE housing productio�eemuin and eac 11m renil secmc hns beeome bdmv average despite die sttonK incre�asinglystrongove�[hep�astsereral employmen[und�ecailseeeors. eears. Casino Implications VisitstoMystiqueCasino Despite Diamond Jo Casino's expansion sa0000 in 2009 from 17,000 to 27,000 sq.ft., . _ Mystique Casino has maintained a z3„ v;:�noom eoo,aao competitiveposition. Thegreaterthreat � eeyo�eaa is the growth of viAeo gaming in Illinois �. �� -- "i0P5 and other gaming opportunities from qoo,000 �� beyond 60 miles. As a result,in the � v;r��:i,om wirhin bo future,Mystique is likely to rely on n �oo,aoo ni0P5 morelocalaudience. zom-ae xoaa-o9 zoovio xmo-n � cumincnnni 1,-K�cub ie Su:nmaiv �iOd�S Connect the riverfront. F. � • Make the icland part of die larger regional wallcing a�d bildng trail system. � • Nlake ehe island part of tlie larger river xrail. �a •� • Conuect walkable nreas along riverfront,with special focus on new investment nreas. Celebrate the island's"islandness': • Highlight special isLaad characreristics that will make i[a unique place co visir and sta}'� • Accept frequen[flooding- plan for and�vi[h it. • Clean up the river For plants aod animals. Putyourfeetin. • Improve accessibility[o the rivec's edge. • Espand opportunities to get out on the river. • Allow access to special river hnbitats for education. I Spend the day- and night!Visit in any season. ..� = • Bring nzw visitois to tlie island with new, � � complimentary develo�menc �� • Interconnece e.vsm�g ui�d fi��ure uses so that visirors - can spend mm�e time on ehe isLund. • Co�sider activities and events for all seasons,so � visitors ca�use tlle islund all yenr-round. eLUNINGHAM L Execu[ive Su mma�y Master PIan:Three Areas .� �_— � . :r.s,/ ` : . . '�..�-_ ,�� _ "'- i . �� , 1 ��. --��.'� r.. '� '�'.. �.��cYy�.i �� ♦• � � � �� 1 , / � �s: / -'�'✓'Js- ;� " E .�,.: ' � ,«,-� 4Tt'+-i f�� ; � I ' � _/ � �f < - � � ;�J � i �/ t. � �� --�.�..� .�, :bc � � '� . [' '.� /� � lf`�`� "/ ' ' .. c+�q,. . :q � ��s�'. � //� E/ / i Jf r;1�� '. �-��. :� ! s� . '� �. . �"�\ f, ' . . � ' � F' +/ �.7�� l� .J ' (' � �_.., 3., li . '�/J^ 'i� :� ! � '��.- . k r ag . ' '' ' � �� Yt xII � � . � � / " _. � i . �.` } ' �' �� , � Y 1 . F �/ ( 1 t• \� �� .. I. I[iFrt�1}�ll�'r.1,.�.-t?I / I . Y��/� n . `\ ~,� / . � �-� f�y_- �� ♦ �•��.. �� I �_ V�q . • � I 1..�` i 'i � �� I I � I � � . `l�v ...� , ,s� � Lake Peosta Recreational Channel This Plan recommends [hree � �� `� � � "�-�w" �'-� � '�{� different ueas on ChapLain ' �- r'�a�:�Sa ��;r �_.�� ' Sdtmitt Island,each with its owo . - y �� . �r E �i�^'�«� chazacteriscics and uses. �` �- � , -� fS" .y � �� - �a'?i +` �. `'. / t. .I/ / �c- �F �fY��. :` . f Within the Lake Peostx � � 's � �, , � ��; Recreatio�lal Channel,the wooded, '� �a �"''' ��< � � v �ii' -�=. M..rt p�•� F. 1� ,, � . namral feel of t6e inner channe] y�'i�y 4. � �Fi��"' �'�� - and iVliller Riven�iew Parkwill - � `� ��`' ��" ��- � ¢�� be maintained and enhanced. �� r � -� �� a � ' �. _ � Oppormmnes to exploce the woods ' f � � � � � - r �£ ��ni �� x.�:-�i r 'd,`. . and the water are crynnded widi �� -'�`' � '��,n`� hiking paths,h.tbitat islands,a new �c , f�� . � � - boathouse 1nd fi�hing piers. _ s� a"r'-sar� -��"5',�� "''� �� }.f �* , n .. . . :,1��.:.. ' . ��.: _ . _ 'Ihe Casino will be expanded wi[h Island Resort meeting and b ill rooms,hotel, ___� __- r'T`.`i`3--� '``.a�:;�'�; � ��' _ - �fs+�.�� ,_ _ _ a , _ restaurants,and spa,creatiag a -- '�. 'f ��-�'� '�� '�=l a ��'-`-- � `�"�'�� des[ination resort and even[cenrer. - - - � ti�;.s .,�+(��. , �� _ �y = 'Ihe building and la�dscape will -�-- � a .g°l � _�t?� �� e,; reuch out to�vard and embtace the � r �`� �/' '' � �"t�� river and rhe adjacen[wetl�and�, --' �'6 - ��"��, „� integraungitselfwiehtheisland - �^ �-„ __ � ,� r S ��'� .�v e P�'x�'"{��s'. �� -"�.. h --. euviionmeot. p TG,��,- i:� �'r �( +� � -- ,-� t/�. ,�� / -.,J'._"�, \F� "� �i� I€' ��I_ �f' °'i -( O i Mr' �'y .-.'f� f\�R�- J k�.' t'� Along the sou[hern tip of the island, ' ��i0. �ir - � p retail,housing,and recrearion are i ._ �� b�� ,� -� � ��/�- � �i'� mixed[ogether to create a wnikable, �� `�v•4 � � - �� 't '�,>>' r.�' / / (\��_ vibran[Islnnd Destination.The �'S'��t,��y� -•-' .� y, ��! � ��± open river views along the river walk �_ �n�� .-. -1�� '�, create a friendly space ovhece people � /'�� . � '�.r'��.,'�� vill mect,ea[,and play. Island Destination � GUNINGHAM 1-�<�NCiveSu�:',ma��, Master Plan ��' - ��; �- , � . ,�4Y �6 :^ f, __ ,, � _ ' ' , „ �=�� ;,_� - ��. , . . 1 st � ^. � � �''�'� ;�-`�� `- �� ;ru•� I s. � gy��z- :_ �\ F :�'� �I� � � - ��*T� ' . ... }f.tl .� . �� L�� 1'C'�^L�P' �t 4 1�{�. � I'�.1�T u c..l - f..2 <-` �`*� '� ralik�:r�.c�. �obfcBeach � :. � . Cf�..,� � - � S .. ' t z cf.r�_I I .: "'� A :�4` i ��.c t 's�a � � � . i + 4 �r� � l �2 �T �R i �.',�� ", r.r ;� - . f� � I, - �-.- r , ,� �� .,, _ �� _ , �.�, ` , � ��: � ; � � V. � f 4 W u,Fa&t=i , \\ � �y. �, �.., � " � �.,;�i:`j f� �,. ..,.nvy rR� j� ) � . .,f`r_ � , -r�ti.'+ ., � � i r v� -�417 S.� °�' .. . �� :`.-- '�:eir _ �� -� �1' _ !� ' �— � y F < � -,� � - �=i� —� � . � �� . .. _ -,i:y�i � . �eC�st \��.{�- � � �i� j� � - � C4.n.1 t �, - ' I� r-' l m•"sm'_ � � � / '�----------� Casino¢ungalows - . ,. `S / i �� -f�� zsu / ! ,� �T�_�'7 : -��- � / � ia-_ __ - � .�,.,� -f:c��Yr'.:�Js . � I r�_�� _ � _= �. � . ' � , F . � `1 .�� i9N j� � �// — ' � ,�y�. ILI�f' �R ,r � �\ � / 11 _—�j� +"� r . . � \ , � ` ��,y ' 9 '1- / _ i��1 ,�t�� .. �� :ti q . ^t'ir �, ._ r`,I-i�., � �—�L r�-, wo�i� rt�'ii ii.�� r f fi��: I �"_r,y'�Stf � � { �I 11�� 2LlS'C�. nrr'.r; ,�� _ "'¢'""'�'� . Marina Inn f N _ A ' .------- _� --=---, .— s �.� , S �--.-- , / � �/�•� '� '- i I i ' / -. � ` / \ T / '. � � � / . I/Ce-{rr.,v � I / �'. . � ��"��// \ �' i � / .\� �. � � \ �� . / � �� \� '�i ..�°..�'; .- � ' Option1:Reta11/Conimerc �. ��lix Option2:Mlnoriza9u� - �. ._ �Stadlum � LUNINGHNM ,r�� 1 . Site Context & Analysis _ _"_- r=rt C �nal�:,��-� Site Context Regional Context downcown acmmmodates tour U.S.highways,induding one that passes through and bisect� Schmitt IsLand. Dubuque is located on the Io�va side of the�4ississippi River,across from che Illinois and bVisconsin border Dubuque is found withia che Drihless Region,a 16,000 and almost halfway benveen Cedac Rapids,Iowa,and squu'e mile area imtouched by glaciexs in the last Madison,Wisconsin. The U.S.Hi�hway system links glacial period. "Ihis scenic la�dscape is characterized by Dubuque ro ehese regional des[ina2ions. Dubuque's steep river 61uffs and deep vslleys,atuacting regional tourists interesred in liiking,bikin�,fishing,and other recreational activiries. i � i � �� roigd75od . ...`.._ - --�� --� � 1 i r`. � ��i 1 90 N � � �'� ;' Mississippi River � �M;ss_ 5s�� "Lhe Mlssissippi Rive�and xhe blut8ands are Dubuque's __� }�,_„Po.a,� ° ; most prominent natural features. Ench reinforces the r—��—r-- -�.�_ � _ _ sense of place that distinguSshes Dubuqae and each has � �i Dubu9ue �� ' i coatribu[ed ro the area's visual,recreational,commercial, �� us�zm and community appeal throughout the years.Dubttque's - �''\ � usHzo bluffs givc addcd topogr2pliical dcfiiution and identicy r F � Jyz � — � Yo The city: lhey cise 300 fee[C�less than a mile,�vith � _ _ _ _ _ _ . - - some reaching 900 feet above sea level. o �' � � ,�.Z ' Olmm� � . , The D4ississippi River is valued not only foc its ceeo� usao � scenic beaury,ridiness of hubitat,and recreational Rap`Ids � opportuni[ies,but also for i[s tole in the regiods � , - mmmercial and induserial success. "Ihe riverkont is - _ home ro both culhiral and iadustrial acuvity,and serves .' ��'�-,�f as part uf a major migratory fl}rova}'. � �. �1 , y. � � Schmitt Island is Dubuque s o�ly island in the r �� "'�'.'�'''r. �'Iississippi Rive�;therefore,what happens in�he �� ?p� �V District should hi�hlight[his unique attribuCe. I �� 0� r'. _ _i � � _ Mi�nesoCa _ ?' � y IOwa 1 � ) � r'-. �° 3. - � DriftlesSAegf�—.-�L;� ,%. �� USH53 ��4. '- __, r'.�— _ 9 �� IA - - WI , �- � ��. Wiscansin - -- s ' _��I P� 9 .. .- lllinois . '�_= .. ''�' i '-i ^ � -t � _ - \�" r.t'^.. � ` ' r � A .-{ :�' 'LhaPlan � i � 1 �` r;( �.� �ubuque SCFmIt �__ _ � � - - - l �.�a�a _ . . — — � _ - - ,. � . Fegional Settiny.Dubuque is looated�approxim�,�tely halfiv�ay ,��"; �'� usHzo benveen Mudison,Wismnsin,and Cedar Rnpid.,,Io�va(Icf[,mp). � � _ llubayue is Iocared on d�e D'lississippi River witliin[he Dcifdes Region(Ict�,bun�m).Schmitt I�land i�llubuquc's onLv is4and in usH m �� the i�Iusissippi River(ri�6c,bottom) �� CUNIN]GHAM 25i[e Con[ext u Analysis Site Context (continued) City Investment Afrer the remrd liigh ui�employment race of the early Hisroric Millwork Disa�ict and the Po�t of Dubuque 1980s,the Ciry of Dubuque worked ro diveisify their shoev a strong dedicadon to reinvesrin�in under- economy and came back in 2005 to be named one of pe�forming sites and bringing inereased popidltion and the fastest-growing cities in the Nlidwesr.In the Lasr revenue co the eity.l7iese and other upcoming projects £ew years,the City has been building upon ehis success poinc roward continued progress and provide an escieing by investing in a�vard-wi�ning developmenr and context for[he tunire of Chaplain Schmitt Island.Not reviealizatio��projects along the riverfron[. only do these investments-buIld upon each oeher and share momentum,they can also be physically connected Projects si.ich as [he Bee Brauch Geek Restor�a[ion and with public inErastructure,ultimu[ely creating a walkable t6e Washington Neighborhood Green Alley program riverfront envuonment uvorthy of die"blasrerpiece on has put Dubuque on ehe map as a model city foc the Nlississippi". sustainability.New developme�t projects sucll as the • �, -,.s��..,.. �'!'. �` .r _ ir�`�g:�_�,� - ;�p, ' �.�•— --� �,aP�a,��m�n�,�a�d � Tlie Cort of D�huque BeeBranch Creek Nes[orafon •.��•� -�� J Farmer ��t �� . 'l- Pa�kSrte `_)\-� F`^ � Rr �" � `� \ � .��, � ;c..-� _ . � .. �. , . . ' ` � . .� , wa:n'nqmn �. , _ _ � �, rve�gM1borM1ood � ��_ '.1 � �. y . �[ 1a ` r Y �''�"T+ `� 4c.:, ;1�: ��.'t''':� c-..`._ ''�,', ' � �G'� � Hrsmric -=' i 'treckR sr�i�tion o�srnc� -�� / �� l��I\ � '/ , , 7 lI l'^ �pt9.` Portol '�� `�)-�`�I 1 �J Dobuqve �I � �I � � 1_7.1 �'`l71 i��k�'��' � � o~a��'� �-Illhh. i lrict City Developmentr:New development and mvrtaLracion �rojece>alon�[he llubuque rivcrtront pmvide�a vibcan[and progressi�e conre�c for Sc�mitt IsLand � cumi^cHnn� �. 2_5�[�Con_ezi?i P.nalvs;�. Site Context (continued) Site History ' 1930 1940 7950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 HummY�GlarA - �� ChaplainSrhmit!lsland ',�r,i�l^,Ll.i`" �„� _ � �,xeneos�a��cr� . onm�o��siandeiosea.iia�o; wn,-nucmd by CbVh!i Y33� • lil m�renanxA ihaplain Stivnn[lilantl m mxmury •GiAian eilatshaining Cm9�3m pmvitles oi¢iapla�n nlaynus>d�ma�tlie f¢tlowan and Oie flvn.9 in�huNar.a�City isl�nd Ari poR i 19�±0 (rs�deryyn�an to Are In NPNIL I19A01 •.CilyislanAAirpcntloaeQi�916: • OubuqueGr�iFoundPerk&Casmoopen,azthe . natlonsnrs[nonprofi[qreyFoundtnck.l19851 9y� � F .� �{1F . i �Jt � � �� al 1� F , F. � /jIA� 7 � � f� �f „� �j . � 1i� / '!.` : �' � )� � ' ,C�� i� r `� :'fl�y �� . >�� I 'i`A � /1 � 1{ � � �` . y r � _ <�1 1�:.� dy:� . h�,Y{�� I /� �,p � • / , .r �� 4 '.Y.(. C� ' 'f 7{.� ,I � '�1d,r .��" � .� �%S t k� � � � f� �� I t]��X7A+ ,f'i d � � !�. �r.l _ i �' � . '.f` . .f .. t _I' .`� —_� �� _ ..eP'� � ! ' � � �� f� �l, � � ��-'�� .. �� ' . _ ..�d � �}F �" - , ' ,�'�`` �� / . �� g e :� ��.. � :'l ' -- .�". � i7 . '.f: + ''� �� • a � � �. . . '.' ..:\ � - ��... �, , i �Ci � .:� � � � _. '' ��_ 1�'�;! ��a�.`. !� '� , 1930s:Island prior m the dredging of[he 1950s:Channcl dredeed for induscq��.�lon� 7960s:Dumpiag oFg�acbage n�d dredge cha�nel.Ai�porc built in 1933. [he rivcr.Aieporc dored in 19�18. material i�isLand wctbands untll 1976� �< = e-; Yzw�:: �'T =s' � . ,�- �� __ ,� , �`. 1 . 5 �' � s� '9�� +,\r�' !� .' ` • • } `.` � r � �� ]�/ i. r. � � #�r� ;`��. �'�"°- r,s�� <.� � ... T'.� ��+ i . w�� f w � -.,� , .� " __ - .. � ` n . r - si �1 _,_'—_—_.r. 15 _t t — r , � � � �t � �i � __.--_.�- r 1 l /` �7 �� r� � ,''d :�j � ,t'�''� ' J:�j � ,d y�! �v, �t �` ��Kl �1� . a'.. � r . ,G � *_..� .1II�� 1�l•1 I � . �� . �� ;� �-- �, � :_ . 1981:Consm¢[io�of hightivays and 1996:Recreucion2l nnd Ieisuee Eaeilities 2007'.Recreational&Ieisure uses bridges connea Dubuquc m the worLd. and memorials buil[on die isla�d. domin�are Island use. � 4UNINGNNM 251te ConNx[E Analysli Site Analysis Buildings& Land Use l� :�= " �'\. , y �{`.' 4 Schmitt Island is cun�enfly a mix ��' � '_ �� ' �� -- ,� of eotertainment,recrearion, � . ,�� leisure,and remembrance.'Ihere y is ven,little�ohesio�benveen '- �: - use or s�aee>. � t I -, .. r q+�r � *� "1 ��a,-�,'��5.,.. , `;y��` . � � .��/� .�i , i�y ��'�i �'? 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F} RK' .�_ .,° Y�}Y: a � e•' �.�1 :\ � �- .� � iu�� '�'',]i. d � � � . T , \� � � � . � �� . ` F�; i ♦ ;� {� � �rr_ - , _ ;: i t i t`i^f y� .. , _ . -. ' _ ` ". - �� `�9 =-_'+_�iri .- . . e,��' � _� ' .ry . S i S� �. �� I' N1�� Buildings&Land Use"Ilie land and buildings on Chapl _�. �c I� -,_e , � ;h�u� � � -r.i , rc�� ..-"�::,er..i rememb�ance. � CUNINGHNM 2.Slte Con:ex�&Ana lys�; Site Analysis (continued) � , . Leases j� '- `� � r Chaplai�Schmitt Island is ��t�� ' + � owned by the Cit}-of Dubuque, ,�� who then leases out portions of � � thc island ro vazious cnri[ies.11�e ` ` � �. `- . length ok the leases var}�,alloaving �� \ .-:x•�.� the cirr'to�vork with the �'p 'r� ' leasees in implemendng future � ~ - :�� development,or allow leases to � � ��l '� � expire,which would open up thz � � � ' �3 ; '�ia ',+ . '�� island to che market for rhe firs� � � : tune. ,, ,��, . � �`��`' M3�' ' -. / � ``,�3 � - .T_. { ��* l�r `} ��+. •� �-".�.� :�' r ,, / �y .��.. ' � � r—_,n,�.-c r� {r�,� 9/i7 y \,� \`':. �@� / ,! _ �-1 ��f_i�t �, �.'�. �y� �3.v� ~ \ -- � h . '.� � � �' � � - ., . d � ` t� : ,,- �1 � �� . '.\` '�� , - _ ��4;r ��: ' . r �� ,�, �"' • s i r` �i�,3i- a� ��,. . �` ��x'+��t.� '�� Ff` �� G;�r2�1:;�- �_��.,..___ � �Y� �.-,- ��: � �'� � r � •c� c.� ;'3:, �w--;°�:'�°'=s,� -a�" �� - , �-�.,�. ` _ r _ ��.� 1 �� r� ss;�� w ,; �� / .,�i, .r � �-- ,�?� i�� ; �,, � �� !' ��, �� ,. w � , `;'` � ° �--s ��y ,';i� k �� ,. ,t:. r . , ' +\n � r � '� ` � ry^ ' A' g , �";j° �,v �tl � , e , ��[C��' '�,�� ,�� "fY . '� �;' ,¢ '�" \�� ;`` '� - , `* ' °�� _ r `ii; .,� . �`� "�� , � *.: ' ' `' '�'`" `' h'�c<�� \ 1' � r J� { ' .�, . `rt� �. �A � � • � l'� 4 •��. f 4 � TZ� . � . � � � - � �� c� t � . i � �� !, �f �ry��•, �A � t lt . a � %" , �s. � '�. _ - - I , .,ti�, � �z�,� , - �.1� I . f ,� , a �wo ��.�� 'I Lease Area Boundaries � LUNINGHNM 2Site Co�text&Flnalys�, Site Analysis (continued) Topography j� ;�- _'a"� _.�—""'-,� -'. � / a �-� •_- -; / � ��.i �• �`" '�i:-1 �r ,n , � �-� ��,'s ' -� `! � �'� � . ;.� � ' -�Y .� . .. . ,'a.`�`,,ir•: :� yy ,r�',«-� ._— -: _ � _ � �.. .�.-:*>:ry��. i ' I 1 � ' '� �t r.n... /T+ � . � � J �" �'" _ _�1 ` .. °z W _I�+'� ; . . .t� ` .. . � . � `./ .. I:ti / x � , .. ,,. _ i � ` , � �,,m, ' � ��. > ��;- `,��C a- _:`� �� :— ; %(� !'�� ' -�� `! � 1� 5 - C �L . .. ,..: r �`, .:."` -.... ' ' . � � a.-.. .. I51andTopographyT6cislandiscelativelyflat, Elevation �" � �, � 1 ^ ucept evhece thc land h�as been buil[up tor e4a' � � , . highw�� brid�es a��d camps.Low-lying I�and �" F - _ . nmund the perimeter are frequently flooded � s �k � '� wedands. 594' � .� c�:;:�.'.,_' Regional Topography"[he islund lies in the centerof thc Mississippi River doodplain.Dramatic 61utTs H�nk eidier side. BNfl RRfmcks Levee Islandevetlands Casino Is1�nAwetlands Commercial Bluf/ 1 shipPingchannel � RR [rocks Dubuque- Industry Lake CM1aplain5chmittlsland MlzsizslppiPiver- Wismnsin- tlereeresitlentialneigFborM1oods Peozro mamcM1annel sparserezidential Channel development Section Through Island � CUNINGHAM c 2_Slre Cant=x[&Analq;�s Site Analysis (continued) River Channels &Siltation Chaplain Schmitt Island is A.mked by two "Ihe waters of the Mississippi Rivcr carry a grea[deaL : inrerconnected but characreristicallv and behaviorly of sand and silt,�vhieh can colleet ovec time.'Ihe different channels ok the 1�lississippi River."Ihe channel Armj�Corps dredges (removes) this�naceri�l i�the to its east is ehe river's main path and is mainrained shippi�g channel,but along the edges of both chanaels, by the US Army Corps of Engineers�as a commercial especi�ally in Lake Peosta Channel,islands and snndba�s shipping mrddor.Wide ae�d fast-floµin�,it is fl�anked are forming.'Ihis sIltation can have both positive and by a I�ibh bluff.Lake Peosca Channel ro thc�vest,by neQative impacts on ecological habitat a�d recreadonal contrast,is a focmer backwater that w�as widened to access. 211ow river access to adjacent i�dustrial land."II�e water here is relatively nm'row and cahn. y ,- •`:"-� �y� ��fF�V 1�" -> > ..k, . . � yry_ . \.�4� �5-�•'�•,..�Tr""` '"�. j �.j1',' � . �. . ; I �` ,.� �"`� �� ;�� :� � s •t 151and forminq oii Chaplain Schmiit Island � ', . _ .f__ � . i' � �s� ,t- R. . n ��h ��r '� . �. r,� 'eji 1 �� . 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( _� �F y . � ' s 4i h'�`� >.^ .;' ;�, �r ` <.`- R 1-.; =�� < < a r9 �y r .,�� f �� '�; 1 �� J �� < � 1 1 -�� '�,/'+i. - 'fi �-�' - - � `' 1�. .` ,=Y SC` "� L Y . . �. {� � �.r� ��t�?� .� � , . ��, 2 '�. i �. �, '�f r.:a �- � - - '-�er�,, � - t �, ��.1'k2� r .. • _r. ..d . � '_.�:4" Two Mlssissippi RiverChannels Nlain Chann�-� Lv o��shippiug ch�nnd. � CUYIN�GHAM 2.Si[e Cun[ext&Anatysis Site Analysis (continued) Flooding Much of Dubuque is protecced from river ftoodi��g ��'�` �' �}'�.�'�� , 4 � by levees but Chaplai� Schmit[Island is outside of q� }►��..� >" the leveed area,meaning chat it is subject to the river's Y3?�'� ,� � ( �`� � "bounce',or the up and down movemenc of water levels ��'- � �, throu�l�out the year. Hisrorically the island has flooded � � � � I�'^�: only in spring,bu[more frequent(2-3 times/yea�)and . ! i., � �> -_.; longer Aood events are being reported[or the�area. �-'�� • ' > � �, x„ �� `- . �'•.. Federally-backed flood insurance is made available �3 �� ' � � � �� by FEMA in communities thac ab ee to regulate � dcvelopment in their 100-y�ear floodplain.According co �� — —'� these re�ntlations,new buildings must have finished floor � ' �' f t=� .� � t elevations a mi�imum oFone foo[above[he 100-year ;- � flood 1eve1,though communities may want ro consider �� r�'� �, ,,v� �., building higher than this,given the changing nnture oF �� `. the Mississippi River.lhe easrern edge of die island is ;��1�, `� � ]ocated within the regulated floodway.Developmeat y��. � � � here must be re��lated to ensure that there are no ' ,�� incrcases in upstream flood elevations. � _��""-�-1- Flood Event 20ll nerial phorograph of a Aood evcnc on isbend. �' �� K '�� y {�-Q!j� �•.��y� ��' ' �;.� � `� �� , �> `�� , , , � �-,z��: � ,�� r�__- �� r - � � ' E �� Fbatlway � tiF ��. 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A 5��1.'. 1 _ i v '.I_�eed Areas Dduch ot I)�bayue i;p�iccmd Eom �h�cr Flood Levels Sho�vn here is the recocd hlg6�va[ee level on the Eloodl�g bp levecs,w6fle ChapLaln Sc6mia lslxnd is no� isLand(scc in 1965&2001)and[he 100ryea�flood Icrcl,whicli bo[h h�apfien[o be uround che samc eleva[ion(612 mean sea Level). � curvulcrunm: c �.y'ira�r[ax[8 Araly;'s Site Analysis (continued) Protected NaturalResources Chaplain Schmitt Island is put of the much lazger �'T` , � ��G�- V"` - . ' . , .,� � natural sysrem of die Upper Nlississippi River Valley, ,"�i�.° '.'��-"'p�� ~ �' � portions of whidi are reserved and managed by the US ,-"�„r:f� � -� �` ��— ! ! � �� . � Fish&Wildlife Seivice as rehge areas for birds,fish, �y��, r-�' -� �� , � , � plants,and other wIldliFe.While[lie island itselEis not � ``�Y�'� �'� - �C,� 'i pirotecced as part of[his refige system,certain uxeas � .e- � -; ' . or habitats ma}'be prorected.Fo� example,the lower � �a "'� r � � �; �.;'� s� i. . portion of Lake Peosta Channel is home to n large # �_ � a � .+> >�•-� 4 � _ musse]bed that i�cludes an endangered species c�alled , ;�! ��"�'��". � , y� ��/�.� -� ''•'^"�� Higbns'Eyemussels. ;�� . "� ��.. � � ��i�i �� , � �at+7t:ti=c -A.w� , , ��`` '�: � . -, Similuly soi�ne of the�vetlands that line much oF Che �r"� . - :�a*' _'� � ' -,;� island edges may be protected as well.For esample, �° � v ';�� ,��,�j'�� ' <,�¢', - �,' much of the nor[h end of island is a wedand[hat was 'Y+�� ' ��_y�.y�?y , ��. � � r � - � � ` mitigated,meaning that it is prorected and likely cannot .r�(f�,�.'i' '�, �-� � �. � �� '� be modihed.Before moving fonvaid with any projects �' � ":�� ti thatmayimpactpossibleprotectedhabiraesonChaplain ��*�'�`'� `��.'�`� ' �� L + � Schmi[[Island,the City of Dubuque will have to wock '�fF"�r��Fy yy.� d �� closely�vi[l�regul�a[ingagencies. "n+'._�3i�"f}� . + �s. .,, � � ,r� i��_r�, i i .., . . .� ,�.�,� � - -� -- w-,. i ° � ` � � i 4. ��f � � �y 'n � � I��l!4+ ..'\. -,� � �4 '. ,. �^- �I �Y l+' �_ k. w:na„e � y � , ". �'� ` ' , -- r WeNand V� :c�i ec �. -��anr. ��,t:�ated wetland�condi ! � _' � ,r �� -u ':, �� 1 �,-. ,� � .� „. . " - - - WeNand ._.. 'ii '. i_. �- _� � -.�i-. _ . _ _ � . / �� Pos�ible � � y � protected � � r '�� mussel K � ' � � �� li� hobimf � , . � �,1 � � �v� .�� Y .-. Y 0 4V. dCV q ' � f (� • /��'\/� �t '1' S—_ � ' n � �� Gland Habitats WoodeC��=nanc'� � CUNINGHHM L Si[e Conkex[u Analysk Site Analysis (continued) Access& Use i ;`_.. F,omw�s�o�..� ' F,amaow��o.� ;, 'C....,...., ✓ ��s� Duhuque " � \ . � . L.�•�+'_ M1�. ' r'..-1 M1� VehkularAccesslherearewerend}'n+'o Grculafion "IhcisL�andierervedb��one Blke/PedeshianiralkA�valkingand acress points m the island,one from ehe circulation mad Emm which dciveways lead biking ttail,connected to d�e mainland wes[and one trom che easc ro v�uious buddings snd ac[ivity arcas. truite via the li.lbth St.bridge,Loops around dic north 6alt of island. p Publicboatramp . • Pood/gaminglhospitaGty �3 Warmweather b Privateboabamp � Bwtingfacilities R� Year-round Memorials . � SporKfaclllNes Passive reaeation areas � , Publitlyinac<essibleareas � � � � • � Dubuquewater �• � •• + Trail(9 miles� � � • . � �'y � � • �a � � � � . � � � �� . .<.�. .� �„ ., . r'.,+—-�, � u v. Public Boa[Access Thece a�e nvo pcivace Activity Areas by Us�'Che ed�es ot the Activity Areas by Seasunal Use�-IwC boa[a<cess poincs on ehe island and one island e6ae are publidy�accessible are used aeeivities ai ihe island rec�uire wann public 6oat ramp.'[lie llubuquc Wa[cr fnr bon[ing and pauiee retreation.'Ihe weathar but sume areas are used year Treil beains'rys[ups[eeam of[he inland in[ecior ot the is4nnd is used for spor[�, round. and continues swth. �amin„and memori�als. . . - - - _ ' � _. ..r - . ' . . 'Tir: 3!4�� ,�t"�.r..Y'�� ._.�. '�I _. .,A`,rw _ — �� aw�—� -+r�a ,�„�w� �'j ° '.�_� � ��+ '.�. � .� w~ .�_��1.�Jf � ' r . ��.� �rl� ��`�� ` . �4'�cy �. �' J�'_ .,Y� '- : .-c:` � - �.�-+� �� ^ ��`,:� '.. r�'' ;�. .. y/-J�- `�4�tT� �� i , �.�i�. M. �. . .+ �r 'y 1'��iY 7.. ,.�1��"'y� i�'c/.S, y� � 11� ,,,, �). . `� _ ^� ; �a'•b ��x_si�...14-iL��4 Y �u: �_��v .�i ��w . � CUNINGNAM t,Siha Con;2x.�.�Anab�;,c Site Analysis (continued) Strengths B A'Ihe casino(and adjoining horel) are successfiil and, � � ae a noirpcofit,contribute mone[arIly ro the City. They ace located on prime ceal estate. \ B Vieevs&om the island-up and do�v�the river, / '� � across to t6e bluffs in WI,nnd to downtowo. F � � Dubuque-are unpacalleled. C Direc[access to the river's edae -veq�Ee�v ia . � � � � Dubuque. � E � B D I,ake Peosra Chan�el is calmer and quieter than the . A main �iver channel. E Good qualiry bikehvalk pach�vay on north point. � F Natural areas along river edges-few others ;- accessible in Dubuque. � F g i �� rs—� Strengths Chaplain Schmi[t I_dand's svengths mosdy exist along the edges of the islaeid.'Ihesc area>should�oe highliglitcd a�id enhan<ed. Weaknesses A Indus[riul Iand surrounding island may limit accessibilirv. B Much of island lies in ehe ftoodplain,an acea which _ has flooded in the ptut�and i�which new buildings '� must comply to FE11�IA regulations. C Highway bisects island,limiting connectio�s , between north and south sectioas. � � D Highw�ay noise can be heard throu�hout the island. _ - p E Only one access point ro/hom Dubuque. D � � rr� H a « ,� Weaknesses"Ihe Lsland's weaknesresstcin tiom i6e 6i�hwny bisecting xlie island and its bcation on a civep whic6 means keguent flooding and Gmi[ed accessibiliry. � GUNINGHAM u 2.SI[e Con[ert 5 Analysis Site Analysis (continued) Opportunities i I A Exeend rivecside trail system and connect co islaud. B Better connect island m the city. `. A C Modify channel for increased recreation and/ot � habi[at. �'y . D Enhance/expand boating opporhmities. �( E Expand/rethink casino faciliues and better connect � it to the river. � D �\ � F Create a gate�vay To the city. �� '� GImpeove tcaffic patterns. � --> H Better connect uses on borh ends of the island. � - I Poren[ial fo�new or enhanced development/uses. ' `29t�� 1 Introduce educational progzamming and/or habitat �.H ��E',� enhancemenr. iC Enhance camping opportunities. . G � I L Take advanta�e of views [o dowoto�vn and along � river. g �=" � - „ ,- ti� Opportunities New Innd use,aecessibilitv,and pcogcamming oppo�mnities esist ihroug6our thc island. Existing Site Character , ''� - H�.�y d`n F : �� ' �. h` „ _S� :R�'ra.�_e��'r.� • `�" �',�' _ �� I ��,+ . �� i�! ��f� �`.:. � � �� V'�I .�� -•� r. a��. , �„ � �.�� ii�ir�, , .�7,. � ,n o 3.��. � , Camp9rounc enarina �' I �- , . � ! ' . . 1� . �� - . ,�� :� ..� . w� � � � ��'� •,. � � �. �`�;� _ � , � -�� `� � �—r �S f;j !�� } F �:�, �.,� .� �. �' s,.: �.3 nr r�- -tr ' ..,'-� � ��: � `, � �_�� :at "i#'iL': . �_� Ve[eransMemorial iail: noiei Wat . , �'�ii��, . ,�:_�=�i�ie�s � curvi ocHarvi �s �� s� i s � � • • + ��•....''.... .�'� . 2. Project Goals & Frameworks 3 Goals&Fram�vmrk� Project Goals Connect the riverfront. F'.� • Make the island purt of the larger regional walking � `r� � and biking tx�ail system. � , • Nlake the island part of[he la�ger river trail. �� . • Coanect walkable areas aloi�g riverftant,evith speciu] O� �� foctts on new investment areas. ��• Celebrate the island's"islandness" • Highlght special island chnracteristics thae will make it a unique pince to visit and stny. • Accept frequent floodin�-pl.in Eor and with it. • C1eun up the river for plan[s and animals. Putyourfeetin. • Improve accessibility to the river's edge. • Expand opportuiuties to get ottt on the river. • A11o�v access to special river habitats for educatio�. Spend the day-and night!Visit in any season. • Bring new visi[ors to the island with neev, co�nplime�taq�development � • Interconaect existing and future uses so th,it visitors can spend more[ime on the island. • Considet activities and events foc tdl seasons,so � visi[ors can use the isLlnd all}'e.ic-round. �� UNINGHAM ;_�oa5 5 Pz�>>ee�,odez Frameworks 1.Character Areas � I ' 11�e wide variery of la�d uses and landscape rypes on ' Chaplain Schmitt Island lends different characteristics to various pazts of the island"Ihis Plan builds off� these existing chacacteristics to define three different Character Areas,each oFwhich hns its own land use pattern,relationship with the rivec,ran�e of building rypes,circulation needs,a�d open space. Each �ake peOS� Charactec Area will evolve differenxly over time and Recreational at different rates.Defining rhe Characrer Areas helps ena��ei promote ordedy and predictable developmenr. Island Resort ' � L11 {'��`�� . . n H .M:"'� `� �� 4 � _ _ � .. kl�� _ � " �:��_Y �` . MarinaVillage �� '��. } � f.� -\ \:.. 1 � Lake Peosta Recreanonal Channel �„�,�� 17�e wooded,i�amr�I teel of dic innec channel nvd Dliller Riverview P�drk will be mainr.iined and enhanced.Oppoctunitia ro explore c6e�voods�nnd che water am cxp:mded��ieh hikino patiis,liabitat isLunds,a new boathouse and fihin�picrs. � � h I �k� , �I , �'fi� � �;__ ... � .� r I II Ai . �i ��" i = n_o.l � ��. - - n q9r1 —: ' -- '� /, � u 'e'r_ � � � f�' f��►�/n •�� f:.�.. Y ,,.�+., ._+4�c.I: • r - : . , ' . „y,;,� �n I � �` � � `t . 1� —� ��._ � �� __� Isl.ind :'�rt Island62s[ination 7hc C.a.�no w[71 be c�panded wi[h mccting and 6111 room=,hotel, ALong[he souihern eip ot[he island,ce�ail,housiog,and re�raura�a,und sp�a,cre�ari�g e desnnacion re�orc and evem eentcr. cecre¢rion are mLeed roge[her m ecea[e ihe wall:zble,vibran[ 'Ihe buitding and landscape will rrach out tov.•az'd and embrace th¢ des'lina�ion.The ope� river views along the pm�nenade ceeam�a rivex and dm adjace�twedands,in[ea aring i[;elFwich rhe islund fricndly sp�.ice where people�vill mee4 cnc,live and piny. environment. � LUNINGHNM 3.Goals&fiam=�morki Frameworks (continued) 2.Open/Public Space Key Q� "Go-to"publl[placelspace ' � }}}�//yyy�� Naturalarea(woodedl � '(�� 'Go-[hrough"space�walkway/trail� � r � "Go-tM1rougM space @oartlwalk[rail� untlerqrountl mnnection vail t�~ r� Go-to + A"go-ro"spacc is a p4ace you ca�poi�t ro �✓�� on a map orcell someone[o mee[you.I[ls �� a defined space ro scop,pa[hcr,or enjor�a view. I[wuld mke d�c torm ot�a buildin� . oc designed ou[door space,such a>a plaza � oc an nmphithearer. � / � ., �� , i � _a � e Go-cnrou9ri � "Go-through"spaces are pL-aces you�v¢Ik : d along or move t6caugh(t Ilkeh�tuke=the . ' form oE��allava}ror pavcd ceuil(solid finea) `�� or bourdwalk(dashed lines).I[is a pLace ro ' run,walk,or bikc. �� . � ��' • , 4�r��l,� � � �� ^�~ � . ,.� �� . � ' " '!� . i r+� � � � �,,,� �s Fse� o zoa oo aoo Na[uralareas �� Natural ace�v am park-like spares oe habitat aceas.On Chaf�4ain Sc6mi[t Island, they are likelv wooded.Here one can bird- wAich,te�arn abou[plants and anlmals,or wx[ch e6e ci��ec[hrough the trees. � cuenn��Fi�roi 3.Goafi 3 Fra�nz,;.o.'.s Frameworks (continued) 3.Circulation Ovcrall xhis Plan simpltfies circulation for vehicles and increases acccss for pedestrians and bicycles. Key � A new tcaffic circle(rouadabout) ' dears congestion during events on - Peae��a^�c�mewaikrwaixwavro-a�u _ [he isla��d and slows traffic exiting - vede,«�a�:tcoa,dwaiu�,a�n off highway ramps.A new road � amr��tc�ke ia�emam alignment along the marina gives .--- vamae.��ty.��een public access co the �iverfront and � vemne.m�vnwar� increases visibiG[v for e.Yisting and fumre bi�siaesses.Bike laaes on srreets increases safery and allows ��.. more access and opeions for bikecs. �� A public riverwalk gives complete � pedestria�access along the iiverfront in[he marina area. Bo:udwalk pa[hs in the uvetlai�ds allow pedestrians to esperience[he naniral beauty of ivooded wetlands . "° -even when isl�and is Aooded-buc � limits poteoti.il negative impacts on � -- - � wildlife.A pedestri�an/bike bridge - � ��. across the Peosta Channel aeares � a looped trail that con�ects ro the � exis[ing tzail on che mainland. � g,,.---_—_ ,. i I i'� `1, � ��, . , .., ' � 1 _� �''� —z�ree� �\ � �/� �\, o aoo aoo soo \ � I�I Existin9 Circulation � �ONINGHIIM i Goals�FramPmiorks Frameworks (continued) 4. DevelopmentTypes Development types on Chaplain Schmitt Island will � respond eo the frequent flooding Ievels."hie cen[e� po�tion of the isla�d(1) is above the remid flood . elevation.Buildings sinia[ed in this area can be basic �� slab on grade becai�se the}�are�ot as likely co experience . � i flooding.'Ihe wesrern edge of the island(2)experiences � frequent flooding Uut is not in the Hoodway.Biiildings z � here can be caised up on scilts or b}'grade,allo�ving the buildings to still be used in times of Hoocling.7l�e eastern edge (3)is wholly�vi[hin fhe t7ood�vay,gready $miting wliat can be construcred or modified. � I 1.Out of Flood Plain- Slab o��gssde I 2.Raised Above Flood-Building floor levcl brougl�t , � .' V up above the record flood elevation,eichei by raising the �� giade or raisi��Cl�e building on stil[s-. � �� 3.In F1ood Plain-Anything constructed mus[be Z ablc to weather flood waters.V'Iost likely no permanent buildi�gs. a��- lvlin.bvilAing eta. Floorelevation - - - � - - - - - --- - - - -etz Remrdflood � � � � � �� elevntiun 2 6@ FIa0d5tagP 60o Averngeriver j levei Three DevelopmentTyoes In Section _ � . ; `��5. �� `r . t � w i � � n ( � ' .fS f.6�,.... 1 L��1 :.� 1 , ��' ! �� , ,� ` ^t -1-y : �� Yytl I ,� t\��. 'i - V� . � �r �i .. —_ f � � � 3 � . � � �.�� ;�l'��,q�'^S� T� :r. �„i . I .. ( � �, �:: - . . . � �.. �y :i �, .� � u�_�y _� � � !C� 4 � 1■I VI ,��f �.:�.��_� � ,K � �,� _ � � - �-��`a" ,r� - . - l.0ut of Flood Plz�n 2.Raised Above Flood Plain ;.�n Rnud Plaln � eUNINGHAM G F• ' f`��. ¢.,:'t1�; .,,-.. : �.��, �,-� . 'C JI a� •a� � `Z�. !..{r s° �'��i�-�-' 9�' t�� '�' e--� �- 3. Master Plan 3.Mlas[erPlan Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan .�.'�'."rr .�.-r +�. f � � �. = — _ __ -- ' �> •r! � � c /} \ ^ ' � - -„ ' ,,: �-- _ / . � f ` ` T__ ' �4 -`+ � / � '�y , ' ' ' T �� i M �''�--'_ �sr�lr�F:�� @ � � � r.�� —•7/ �y�" /"� �_ � J �~r�r ,��.'�. Y _"'J"/ l'� _ � k .. 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J�) III "F / � .� q�• � �pt� -� I � }Fh . � v�y � Z��'!�.,:-. . � / `t_ �_\_, • q � I I �' .� �` `�� -� � g � Lake Peosta Recreahonal Channel � �� . � ��. � I , . y' r y ^ � c,i % � _ " �y�,�. �jFa�: '-� � '� `�--.. ,:" l ' � , ��. r,�� `S'�� y� � � � `` �. � r ��' ,.x'�'� � , ♦ ` � /' " � f _ ' ' `� / , � t�'?:.` �. � � �` � °,;.r.,—_J - �e '�:: .�r y. �- � � � 3��-_ o-9' � � _�-. � � .,�'°�.. 2 �, �;;._-. �'t , � ' , f �1 '';- f,.�- �ysr,. y"Ll+�� , �yy 4��'I �✓/� ThreeAreasoftheChaplainSd�mlttlslandiVlasterPlan , y � � - - � c :•'Y�ki�_ .s�-�� - i .. i Three Areas „ �-- ' "' r �` ' "' ` . � . s � , . � .., s.�.�t"�, .. , � .-: -, � The Plan recommends developing[he Island i�ro threc �` ��_, � ' �y.q, � distinct but relaeed Character Areas. The purpose of " - - �---_ - �� '�-'� t ' defining these Characrer Aceas is to guide changes and Island Resort invesYments on[he island as they come forth over the � ,��'=_ -v-�� - � "- � ��--'_ � ` � .�+��,- i:::� .`__�.: upcomingdecades. Withchannelimprovementsand -_�__�— =:G � -�� increased access to the watertiont,the wester��edge � � � ' ��i � ��i% ��-`-`.-� of the Island�vill become a water-based recrestion:il � �;'� ,. �,-� � r v:. area Casino expunsion uid improved campgrounds- .;' `��. � ' � I �>t�s and tiails through the wedanda tvill allow the northern w j „ _ `�'`�-`.q�„��`�'d Y �'s porcion ofthe Island to become a u�ique island resort y,�y�f� ti��tae•' �a"_ 4� ��,. ; i The souehern half of the islend will develop as an �9°�n�i ' � ��y` ' ' �;:' 6��,��i � IsLand Destinat�on with new retail,resxaurants, ��-.� �; � "` rer=�! � 4'�:`� ,G %��.--' �i (� __ '� � '�' entertainrnent,andreaeationalamemhes. �; � � ��'� � . �� .� �-�� -- _i�--�,� � ,�- "F°'�,e r'��i e , ' \ J '^�" t� /� . /: n �'� � ( / \ i � �� . - /'2-� ��l��T� y� . . , . - .—� :�i� Islznd Destination � CIININ�GHNM 3.Pdas c:Plan Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan r � � � d � �' .. 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I ecs',rJ�� OpClunl f', nl!C. i mci�i,�IPollx �______—_7 IL.txi ;r�`_� i ( . IiU:ic 7t � � 4 / f.i+tc;r -. � / . �r.� z _: � '. . / � �� 4�(cli�m / li / � I+e'�v'`' � � r i.�g � i . �• " �� iY{`--�� =� / ' N � i A ,-� _� , , , Chaplaln Schmltt Island Illustrative MasterPlan CJP�iui 9 iV�inur L r� b.i,eball Stadwm � CUNIN�GHHM n E`�� l?�' ' �'� " � 4 � � t ., � i�� /� L i �j-, ��r�r. � ��'� L "•' � i�- � �,� 'i �� 71 ; �� r',�:�;_Y ' �s�-�"-�! � —Y- �*.v---- k f � _ K .:. \ � 4! r n �-> � rf-- + � �p� � •� r ,��4fi �� 1�:;-� ' �'= _F ,�a' ==--_. 3a. Island Resort �,ib�as[=rPlan Island Resort Existing Conditions Mystique Casino As�virh all casinos and entertainment establis-hments, � "Ihe healch and success of Mystique Cnsino is impoctnnt the Casino property must conunue to evoLve and to the City of Dubuquc. 1he Casino suppoc[s dozens of reinvent itsel(to remain competitive. I�the fi�mre, organizations in Dubuque and conrribates significantly revenue growth will rely less on gaming than it will eo che City's ta,i base. "Ihe ecottomic 1�andscape for on entertainment,lodging,special events,retaIl,and Mystique Casino is changing: restaurants. • With neuv ga�ning options in Illinois and Wismnsin, Miller Riverview Park Mysuque is losii�g customers that tcavel from beyond Miller Riven�iew Park is a beloved park consisting of 60 miles of Dubuque. They nre optin�for dosex a campground,mitigared wetlands,and the Tri Stare opYioos in Madisoo or video glming ii�Illinois. Vie[nam Memorial. Nluch of the eastern edge of tlie • Diamond Jo Casino opened at the Port ofDubuque park is in the floodwaV and floodplain. As a resulc acces-s in 2008. W1�iLe D�I}'stique lias remained competirive, m ihe campground is res[ricted when the river levels are Diamond Jo is newer and has different enterrainment �gh in the spring and eazly summer. options[hat draw a yo�nger crowd. • The operadons of Gceyhound Racing ai Nlystique will 'Ihe wetlands ui Nliller Riverview Park are mitigated be tcansEerred ro the lowa Greyhound Association via wedands,created in 1987 as a part of n projec[at a five pear lease ar 13/yr.with an oprion to extend the Kcrper Blvd and 19ch S[reet. Thcy consisc of a varicty lease a[a prevailing marke[lease. of differenc habitnts,wetlands,and Qpen watec Per ehe . � ' �� :- i � ,t < �� .��. . . - t <y , .� , ;� `�, � ' � 1 i � w. ,i s�i• , r � [ Y. ��I � �� 1 � �� !(1 ` � .^Sd 1 {/�._ l . � . �3^ � . = t �}};¢J� i . .,-��)` ..J"� l,) �k1 j � - < � . �e� �,+',o-."Tt .e<<�� `�'�l _. . __ _ _ .,?�w_ . _ _. . ._.. . . �-'�.. <'(.c.Yf_ . _. Mlller Rlvarvlew Park f`. r ;.i�� . ��' •�� . �• . � _F `�� + � � _ � � p. '� _ ..� � __��1�'—�� - '_�=' . . . ��r � • ' � �i I .- - �� I '�1 ��yi-�- -��Y�a��11�� . . �;.l� � �_� Mystique Casino Dog Racing Track Vie[nam Veterans Memorial � NNINGHAM ?.Ma;ter Plan Island Resort (continued) Ciry's ngreementwith the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Army Corps,adjustments � [o these wetlands would�equire � . estensive coordinntion aod likely �l additional mitigation. 1he east edge of the Park is re��lated as par[of the D4ississippi River Floodway. Generally, .. dismrbances and developme�t �� ' campqro��d in the Aoodway is prohibited if - it has any impact on upstream � flood elevacioos. In addition,any ^ steuceure that would impede the � ,_ mme,a��e,��ew Pa.k flow of river debris is prohibired. VeteransMemorial �• . - . � ��...n. . _ . 'Ihe Viemam Ve2erans Nlemocial � ' was establiehed to honor Veteruns ' � � . o{the V ieTnam bVat from Iowa, �V emam Veterans � \ �9��^9 Memorial Wismnsin,and Illinois. 1he �� memorial is abuve flood levels,but ic is locared behind the gates to Dogkennels Miller Rivervie�v Pazk,which is �.'� occasionally dosed. e�aue caz��o � CurtomerParking L . Additional Parking �. HkY151�6�oryfamP �r �'_ :_" , . Existing Conditions � CUNINGNAM c n i.Pda-,i�•ar�� Island Resort (continued) First Phase •'� � �"�� " , . � f Initial investments on the Casi�o rt �r�� A h� . '�':-4• Properry assumes no change to �a i ' �.' . . the Greyhound Racing operations �� __ � foc at leastfive ye2rs. 1he Plan - , � � ' M�emo"ai recommends initial expansion to �.�� . occur on the eascern portioa oF[he ` � ,� ' If ,_ l' � property,replacing the secondary � / . parking lot with an event cenYer � � (35,OOOsf) arkin stmcture � _ u ecas��o Pa`k'"q 'p g Impraved Parking Lo[ ePansion � rtruRure (400 cm's),and amphitheater —� � � (seating for 2.,000). In addi[ion, _^ ._ o�moo� amphitheater early investments can incLude •� E�eni improvemeo[s to tl�e parking lot to cen�e� . include vec trenches,whidi fiker �� and store stormwater imderground. Access m the paxk and its wetlands . . FIrsY Phase Expznslon:Initi�nl Casino properry improvemen[s tan mcLude an shot�d be imptoved in Che F'iisi amphithea[er,p:ukingscrucmre,G«nt Ccnrer,and an improved packing lo[. Phase. Lo�v impact paths and [r�ils through the weelands can -� ' -i : . _— —T� - provide access [o naAiral areas and �� improved mnnecuvity throttghout {�� I the entire island Improving ! s "� � ��'�� , � access to the�vedands will provide �. �.. . - �`•,�, � anopportuniiytorvisi[orsto �:�.*�'. '�`�� the Casino ro c�perience the ' "�!;�� . - --_� environmenc of tha lsland. `-, u � s � . Consideration should be given to .h 1Sn '��3 ��\\� dive�siFj�ing the camping options aP i i . �.., .N�; Arnphitheaeer lbliller Rinerview P:u'k to include � �_ -� � larger campers. � / � � ��11� �8=�i.�`�' I Casino Expanslon evith a River Oriantation � � CUNINGHAM 3.N!aster Plan Island Resort (continued) � �. �j.r- � �,�^^ '� ; ,., r . � �� Bungalows Veterans � +Memorial T� • f � �` �.- ' . Paol&Spa )/ � � - �� ! Hotel&Meeting � � roams '�. ./ � � � " � - ' MystiqueCasino Terrace ~ t � CusromerParking oveAooking � " . " .,,��,�I iver .. I�Y 1 (-�--- _ . . LI`�, I � ��..� ' � .' Pedestriamm�nec[ion --. .�� _ - — ' underneathhighwayto Hwy151/61 southxm half of Island L� � � Illustrative Plan Phase 2:IEdoa rt¢ing opeca[ions ceasc,thc Casino cam m�[inue ro czpand wi[6 a horel,mec[ing coo�us,�ya,end Lodaing in bungatows that ace integcated inro che namcal em�romncnt ot the island. Phase 2 / � .� �,� �`�/ (�.� � g �� / ,�,... P „ r�� , �'� \ '/�ff� In hvc ycars,thc Iowa Grcyhound � �'' ,� �'/ Assoaa�on v,•ill have the o Cion � � ' � � � �1/ ro renew the�r lease at pcevailing � / , � � � � �%>. .i markec rates. If they opt ro not -�� i � ' renew,Nlysbque Casino can � ' , � � � ". �I � expand onm the n�ack and kennel �� , �f1,��,��}� �'` �M �i property. 7his P1an recommends �/� ��., � `� S' � o' � ' espansion onto the northem pact of �� a,.�� . /� � . the property evrch a mid-xise hoteL, �, � _ � � meenng rooms,and restaarants,as " ` -��- ��j 't � � 'h'. �� well as a retreat cenrerwith rental �,. — � � �„�� ^�� bungalows�and a spa on the arex � - - � � � _ I t currently occupied by the track ; � �� ( �� I�� _�� i / .� � �� Sketch s-howing the bungalows and boardwalks on[he north ed9e of the spa where the dog track currently exists. � CUNINGHAM ;.ibl as.er Pia n Island Resort (continued) �—� �., � � � �L 1 C , ��.._, �. �, ��< ! _ �:4 � . �1�� i . `� �� S � �, � _ � \ —�- c� ' � • �`� � � �� - �.-. ,i' .t ` +!3'-'=''"�'��"y� ��`¢ � �, /��/� t`��i� pa�` ' �r� .e�a+ •� .. � �/ _ / y'��}^`� ��."�7?�" ' �Y r -- � {� i�,�y'� \ � / i i'l� [r -i% �3-y@� /, j�/�--f �� '.��f� �� -( / ��i rp H � r." �,� 1 ) f__ /t� '"�N 1 y.{`_ / ��n �: l � _ I ��Y I !�'^`6� f {� ��fj' r i �� /�'y'. �r 0'� _lN �� m-r+, . �-�r �t-i ,�1.��- /J � rR /.�� y^ � f��+ y �:\� � . • n,/ ��j � �, �t �',Spa.a�d Pool ' i . / •,Y ✓ '� � - i �1�� a� �� // � � � i � /// ��y� EventCenter�� +� � \ � ��!" i-�' � � ��f/r . ��\ \ ;. i � �.�f f .. \ /if.'v;� � �'��) '.._i: 's ,� _ . �-!J y.� S.-` e �,, '�i -r`, CL' �\.k �� ,� � `^Hb`el� ` 'f"lnv h / .,`'1,1i �T � �y� .. /�` / �`� 1t:^'� � '' �� :�.s-�: � / �� ' ' �. r;� Parkin4 � /< . � � � -�� ; m �f � �'�Z" ' i�r . � . � ``�"�!q d'�II� 7+$a � . �! �\ � '. i,� `X� 'C.l . 3r 6'�%t� -, � y < ��_ � �`` 1 � '��.'-� _. � � . � C r F �� :� ;.- r ��mphitheater�i .� ��3 "'�',;: ti '� � �.�'�j�� t C+`-.. s_ , ` . �sj � ^r ; � �,� .v�.�v� � ' ; � � � .�- . � �=r � i ��",_ i � � / �! '' �� _ �( /�•=�j✓�� / �� / .�i � ' � �✓'I/ " 'v � Y . � "-� -/—�/-•`` ��. ., �v � .` �i- �< � � /� _ �. �`F� A J r � � :`�C �ri.�T ,.+ � f ��^r "� Y.r �f v t�� 1-� ./ 4�,.t' < . �� z-T .'e :.� � ��r :.'4 �},�� % �_ <�= / i„�<jvd, � � tr�,r�i�,,rr : �; -E- �+ r C\ " -�� -��- �-' � �i /�/ t `� f� . 4" � � � R, � �� ( � \ \ f =yrk�- � �X l ,� '--ti r;r� ;: � F� � 6=�' , � �� , _ ;�--. �. r � �-� , �� .�l�� t�� jaf, '� , �1 � � Vietnam Veterans� �{ ' ,.�.� „� �, ,� "-�txri ' � � � 'r f-' 1 3- -/ . "}: Memhoral i �, �. � �� fl i � � i � ,.� � � � �� _ ''+'i' �-� , � , , \ \ — Blyd's Eye of Island Resortarea'Ihe Casino and[he D'lllle�Rivervie�v wcdands ean bemme in[egrated m create an island Resort desiima[ion. � �UNIN�GHNM �_ „; F_`- -� = � I`- � .::, . � � x, � �U,�..-�-�.- ��--- �_ t� ,, � � r� �- ----- ;� �, ��1 IF�r.�H_d.,'. 3b. Lake Peosta Recreational Channel 3.a,lasL=�Pran � Lake Peosta Recreational Channel Existing Conditions � � �'i ' R � � + � �, �� '� / �R ;�" � The PeosTa Chnnnel is a man-made � channel,creared m 1930s when �� s� ` � � the area was dcedged ro create r`� r ��-, (� 1 � indusvi.il land adjacent ro Kerper '-�5,� �� '-�_ ��'-� �``' = �•`� '`�h Boidevard. 11�e Peosta Chanael �`/ J � �-�. S� : � � i r is considered a back channel and ��. s�=� � - not needed for river�avi�ation and -T��.� . Yhe�efore it is no[maintained and - �� _ '��- � dredged by rhe Army Corps. Since it is relatively calm and safe watee, �. � � ' the channeL is used by boaters a�d � � � anglers. 1}te Dttbuque Water Sports � Heron Pond Club has a lease foc a portion of r the rivers edge (o�the Island)that sporr�cwt [hey use for launchiog,staging and ., �ease Area events wa2ching. 'Ihe Wate�Sports �.� Club represe�i[a cange oFboateis - � and wueer enthusiasts,including x � dragon boaTecs,water skiers,ro�vers, Mys��q�ecastno � kayaker,and canoeists. "Ihe lo�v .. �ia dsPing � bridge on ehe south end oFthe chanael restricts large boats&om r�� using flie channel. �— �� . / � � � • t�-- • ��i /� � �� ^ ' � \ - �, � ��.f_ i-^ �� . , ' " e: ';.l; Levee y, ' �.i�b��:�-f DeveloPin9 ��t'�_��.� - ��' Islands Westem edge o( �-�%J ChaplainSchmitt �� '-' Island Peos[a Channel � � NNINGHAM 3 PoIasN_r Plan Lake Peosta Recreational Channel Recommendations "Ihe eastern edge of ehe channel is lined with weflands; the west edge of the channel is lined wieh a Ievee. A The Plan recommends rl�e wesrem edge oP the Islxnd tr.iil ivns along 2he top oE the levee;hoovever there is no and che Peosta Channel become a water-based access to the�v.teer from the Ievee. recreaeion area. In oidei ro aceomplish this,investments have to be made to create a stable and cahn watet In recent years,the channel has been silting up,creating environment fox boating and swimming. "Ihe Pl:m sandbars and islands ehat have furcher resericted laeger reco�nmends dredging the chminel to an appropriate , boats from using the channeL depth and using the dredge materials to aeaze stabLe islands on the northecn poction of the channel. Islnnds Higgins Eye I!'Iussels,an endangered species,are likely will help balance the hydrology of the cha�inel ensw�ing loeatcd at the southem edge of the chn�nel. 'Ihere is a that iVlussel habitat is protected while at rhe same time known mu�sel bed in the maii�ch�annel across fi�om the providing stable and relatively calm (but not still)water island. 'Iheic habitat requires celaeivel}'dcep�va[er with in the chaanel for recreational use. moderaCe cucre�ts. A3justmen[s to the ch�am�el must protect cheir habitat. � . �� s� '.- . � .. t: Y b �� r'. � ' , t � • r - -�"�. . ��"Q�/�, 4 _' _ - - -��_t. ._ `� �. }L'7:` . - - .-. _ r � _ _ _}. �� A4 _� ' � � �'s �!�� ,.��- .- -��ia�yi �ti.e�s.'.a_r ��k...""�'�. Do�konp�psta�har�nel W��erSport>�IubLessearea Tiall �''� � i:, - _ __ � r1 ; � a ��, � rr' �sr-�r�— _ — .�r..� y , �, ..` �=: � ` -� ��' I �� • � . � . � �� _ _ _�� Peosta Uinnne� � CUNINGHAM ;.o,�as.r�Pian Lake Peosta Recreational Channel Ne�v islands locared on rhe aorth side of the chan�el A public trail,fishing pier,and beach should be locnted �vill create a calm bo�adng enviinnment for paddlecs and 2long the western edge of the island ro creace multiple orher sma(16oats. �e new is-lands can be engineered access points to the evater�a�d viewing areas. for stability�thereby reducing the need to dredge in the future. A nerov pedestrian bcidge,located between the open ova[er and die new islands,�vill inccease nccess to all 'Lhe sourh side of the channel can be m�aintained as open parts of the isla�da from the mainland. "fhe bcidge wa[er,sui2able for watec skiing,roeving,and paddling �vould connect inco the local and regional bike rrails, races and other recreational uses. allowing pedestri�ans- and bicyclists a safe and convenient way m access the Island. A new boaC house can be located along the shoreline of the open�vater,more easily visibLe&om Yhe hidhway bxidge. �Il�is locaUon�vill ullow Che building To be set abo�e[he flood plain and will utilize esis[i�g parking Cl�at ie currently underutilized. �Ihe Boathouse tan bc used to stage evenCs,store boats,aod provide ameniTies to die general public such a boat re�t:ds. `"r�_ :"F �� ':� � , �. � � Y.i �� '�� . �� _ �tl�� --� _� 'Y� .�' � � -._ l� .� - .. . � �, �y�ey 4 �y _' ' " � �•"�<�W�T�ia.�� k � �� y`, L�� i' �� k1 .�� . _;�Y.��1� ' . � _. _ �� . . . � �. , Ped/bikebridge . �. � .� - , � a:"x , -,�_ ' �� . ' � _ . 4�� . i. V .��Ys"'�G�� ♦�• i •� � � �� ._� i 4'�: V„- T .s- ��_ .�f�` � ,rl �♦ ' � ' I r , '' � '� �, �� _ _ �``f � � � .. � _�� '�_ � - _ _ '.; ,, .`'' '— I(�yaking arcund i;lan�u Beach ParkL�g lotgreen infrastructure � CUNINGHAM a 3.Nlas[er Plan Lake Peosta Recreational �hannel (continued) �.,� ._ _ � .�'` `�� - . , r � � `:: 0 t� PL {�� _. . �� . � �� N � � f � ' �' .. m �� .,� �,� Q . . . ' . . . • r :y� � ya o�e ", �°��o �'� /y�- ��. . 'rf �y � Islands - � � ��;�, ��`''" F �� Z� .,;j' pP46 j . ' _t' _ r' � • ♦ � � � •J \ f ` ✓\`` 6�- " ` ,\ _ ' . 'ygP . . r. . 9 : �,� � - -- HeranPond + s� .: ��: L�,��, Public beach \ V �� ._�q.�,� Calmopen .�— , . . . . . 4 waterinchannel ' � �� ` � .. . - /` ��, Trai�and Existin9 � � .. • ' � ' , Traii � \ ' . � �� Publi<boa[ramp Parkingfor ExpandedBoathouse - beach,boats Proposed Improvements � a��e�s�de va�u � . s��mwaiz� • Islands and narrowed chan�el slo�vs water. eventviewing infilhation � area • Tcails extended to island vin ped/bike � bridge. �. • Open area io channel foc warec sports � - events. .. i � ' • Dredge material from open channel reused � - � � ' to create islands. � • New larger boathouse in more accessible/ � visible location. . /" .. • Event viewing��alkways alo�g river near �' t - boathouse. �`� �f:.' ` ; � ��`� � • Beach south of ped/bike bridge. , p 1 -_'' � � '�' � �� • Stormwater management for parking lot. --- f �"" Ty, � Illus[rative Plan of Peosta Recreational Channel � CUNIN�GHNM 3.Adas[s��lan Lake Peosta Recreational Channel (continued) Channel Modifications Levee E' Westernbankof '`� .•qy-' R Chaplain5chmitt '�!:"�- � >• - Developing Island � `"�' �� - islands �� ,:�� Section:Peosta ChannelToday .1 .�' ' ` .-�ae�s�ii.�t. Faddlingand ^�`'�a�� Engineered fishing �� .�� . Boardwalk�+fr islands oams �� t- f Se�tion B8:Peosta Channel after,(through islands) -�f" Pedesbian bridge 'y,�."�.__^' � fortheru0<hannel -+F�� WaKhingand - ' .i_.,'�. ' g�therinQ - . ' n'.i' ' Boatinynndskiing !!_ f �c +� ' -� � Section AA:PeosYa Channel after,(through calm lake-like area) �� - �, 'f 'r.;' ;4 � � r�i+} B r�� A B �A ' '_� J �, .� � cuPiN�GHAM ;.Arlas[er?lan Lake Peosta Recreational Channel (continued) �r�^-��.'�-fsi_ —r _____-=- --�n; �-�„_ �- — - =-_ -- , �-�' �m- zs �� '� �' � s ``'�' �- � ��/ � '�_ ' � Islands �. � �,�� `��s`�,+'ba��'�� _/ �� / r..��r "''�� r-.� � r.��-� ��f�� /�'. �i '�� f"r^�'� "fp° "f ..�'� �_ � .�� ae?�_..S' -� ��"'�`�Y...-'r,.`- � .- J .a .\ � = -Redestrian/bi,ke bridge� '� F� � "'": '-='- , �5,, �� r Q�-:. � .,�-�--�- �� . .. ,�_. ' � -�= .�' .%" � �- ..c --. JC'/. �Y . �.�s�c y ...w- .,fv�C'a�' r�'. 2- •-�r c„�Y ( ..J C/ -S E ' Y �� i�• 1 ///. � /�` � i Ti2b •m _.�?� � l+' f r�:G.�+i. ,:: / � J/ � _�;✓rt �. � .�:- �� -- /��r { \I� \ '. \ � /M /��r ,\ /'r'��. i ' � \ . � �,�, �r �f�. � � , ,- ,� �_ � (� t� \�: ,�� .,;:.�, � - � �� a i�� /,_-- �,�� Open waterfor ��' --. � P' �"T8- �"1�, JI boatingandskiing - �\-- �'�"' _ � �''u�r'"$� '\ 'I � SY � i--�� i 1 '� . ,. � I �;, _-,_ , �> g�, � _ � . C�l� /� �� "\ , / ` � �`t�� ///�� - � _ - � YnY� � �:� �L".M�.J � l . ` \ ( ��-� , -Boathoueeand � � i� I�I�_ ' l ., spectatorarea ��\�� i �I � M l Blyd's Eye Vlew of the Iniproved Peosta Channel"Ihe Pcosra Channet can beeome an outdoor eecrea[ion acea Eoc bonccrs,s�vimmecs and an�lers. ��`�- �P'/ l�"� �.� _ __ i � . 3� : / � � � � ��(r Jr ./. -- � — , �a ''z� �` , �� '�c,'"� '^ .rl7Y%/ � . � �-a.-- �7'� �� — C=±�� - ` ' -:� 9 : �-' -� -� . � d r 4' �A� � [[[ a ' 'T � I ,/�'a �` � 51<etch showing the new beach on the p � '+ � west bank of the Island connected ro the k� �y mainland via a new pedestrian/bicyde � i � � � � ' 1 bridge � C�NINGHAfN �-w-- � �.---=�- -- �~ .��.�-�.,.��:��„� � P1 ¢ '�}-- +}� 6"T_ ��,1�-)= � 6y� ",y>a=_ -b� '_ �� F �P.� �_`r._' IR`Jy' �_+�� -,;�_�;-t-f'4� s'� " �� '�, T�"=,T 3c. Island Destination 3.Mas�er Plan Island Destination Existi ng Conditions �/eterans Memorial Plaza is located�orth of the Ice Cencer and adjacene co a wed�and pood. 'Ihe Veterans "Ihe southem side of Chaplain Schmitt Island currenfly 1Vlemorial P1aza was bailt in 2009 and contains nvo contains a series of uses vvith ininimal relationship ro memocials (Cirapl�ain Sdimitt Nlemorial and the each othec Veter�ans Memorial) as well as a displayed Vietnam Era Cobra helicopter. American Marine leases the nvo harbors (Bissell and Schmitt)and adjacent prope�ties. In addition to boat Access to che I�1and is loeuted on the southern side sales and servicing,their property�is used foc camping, of the island. 'Ihe bridge m the main land becomes storage,and Catfish Chadie's cestaurane. 1hei�lease the high�vay ramp at an imcoatrolled intersection. eads in 2031. "Ihe intersection poses problems because high speed tcaffic makes it dangerous to cross i�� the north-south The McAleece Park 1nd Recreadon Complex mnsists directio�. In addi6on,lek turns Erom the northern and of three softball fields,one re�ilation baseball field, southem legs of the intersection are permitted but not concession stands,pl,rygmund equipment,picnic tables, encouraged. a skate park,and BMX biking. 11ie complex was built in 2005 with(Section bf) Land ai�d Warer Conservation Funds. "Ihe Nlys[iqiie Commimity Ice Center was buIlt in 2010. It is owned by the City oF Dubuque and managed by the Dubuque Communiry Ice and Recieation Cenre� (DICE). 'Ihe Ice Center is home ta the Dubuyue Fighting Saint�. 'Ihe Ice Center was buil[wich the capaciry to expand m a second ice sheet,bu[there are no plans to do so. � � `=�_z A '� � �. � _�" ;L � � � d�� _ �••�� ]. , y�!— _ . ' i . •��^,ti�� . �+— I � _ _ J Mystique Community Ice Center �atfish Charlle's at Amerlcan Nlarine �i � r 'K1.. .f� ''� , �,y � 1 r _� � �� V �•'�'�4�1j'� s � r.,? �,:,�._ . --- - � J ��0�� .. �� ,,,::... \ • ,A�— ;� �f� a:a is, ��ri,d Chaplaln5d��' . � BoatLaunch � cVNINGHBM 3.Ni�s:er Vl�n island Destination (continued) �; : . �� , � , � � �►'� - _� � a r: ��, �� .. � u.__ -x. • .1� � �� . iF . 1 �� ti s '�.� s '�,f�� Ol:l�� 4/� � _ �� e r..,`y'�,�._ . _' . � S�t .x, _� .+..� --r-•� _ �' _ , McAleece Parkand Reaeatlon Complex Catfi>h Chadle's Veteians�Nlemorials . :�_. . . _:_a _s� . - � x-`f ��'� . � i- Y�� -� �� _ �� ` �a�T � � ,� —�r" ,s —' ". �..i � V ��.� � �. -. c _-. �_ ._ � � �u'— ' •_ti � ' _ �� -;�..as ' . /�ic'!�'- '1 . ' ' ._.�a��*:,r 4r-/ � � . _ � MystiquelceCenter SchmittHarbor _ _ .__.___ — � • . �• - • ' ^ I i � �7 � Veterans . " � 7 � �j' Memorials ' /'- eallfields - ' � ' Chaplain � Schmitt � � Memorial � f- n��q � Communiry . I . Ice Center �, � " I ` We4ands � 'R . gissell � Publicboat � Harbm �a�fkzn' ramp Charile's �2dnasto�a9P � &main[enance Schmitt Hjrbor �� I Camping& ' - - � bw[smrage � . . � � IIII ��I ��- Existing Conditions � GONINGHNM I 3.Ma;[er Plan Island Destination (continued) Recommended the resc of tl�e loop road airound the Infrastructure Improvements 151:,�d. R,��s;�g d�e loop rosd ro 612'would ensure emergency access 17ie Plau recommends the Ci[y ro the Island in high warer events. evork dosely with ehe Io�va Department ofTransportation �Ihe southern leg of the roundabout (LA DOT)to enhance and rebuild (oc signal)will be new road locared the Island's main in[ersection to betwcen ehe Vfystique Community improve access to the Island's main Ice Ce�ter and American D'Iarine loop road. Yachc lease a�ea. This road would connect to Schmitt Hazbor,thereby A roimdabout o�a traffic signal are providing additional and imPcoved two opeions that would slo�v the access and visibility to Catfish east-west traffic thereby allowing Charlie's and the southern most tip improved access to the Island's loop of the Island,the Harbor,and the road. konr of the Ice Center. 1he elevacion of this intersection lhis ne�v road should be bui12 at aad the legs leading up to it should elevation 612'thereby acting as n be raised to 612'-in keeping evith levee f'or the Ice Cenrer and the Nlemorial Plaza. T � � . �' ' " ` ( 4 " - - Veterans � , . , — Memorials � �' Ballfields � �/ y •` � ` + � - � ' �- ce . I<eCertter - � � �� Wetlands � � , ` I ' eissell � / Publicboat I Ca�' /� ramp Harbar �palits Marina storage A�� &maintxnance �Schnytt�arbor / Camping& �� boatsmrage Plan Showing the Initial Infrastructure Investinents � CONINGHHM 3.Po!ast=_��P'an Island Destination (continued) Veterans Memorial Plaza Boat Ramp and Schmitt Harbor � Park [� 'Ihe Plan remmmends e�hanci�g � ehe Veterans Memorial Plaza by 11�e public boat ramp south of - � ; impioving the edge of the pond the sofrball fields are popuL2r and j �__ � '�� with a pathway,shelters,seating,and well-used.The Pban recocnmends ` � ��_�,�t'��Y I plara espansion space for additional keeping the launch in place and � -- �_y'9j',�l"""""'��" �� memo�ials and veterans tribures.An enhancing the axea to its immediate impcoved�aad expanded Memorial west�as a Schmitt Harbor Park for � _ _ _ � Plaza will facilitate formal a�d use by the general public. "Ihis park informal gatherings,ceremonies, cotdd have a small perEormance - and mntemplation. "Ihe P1aza s-pace,boardwalk,and space of should bemme part of the ovecall unstruaured passive uses. 1he park � ��— public space syseem on the isLand. can also secve as a crail head location _�_ for walkers and bikers to access the -�-_��;� evedands on the eastern edge of the �� Island. �' � ) �� SchmitC Harbor Park:Tne eastem ed�,re of the St6min Harbor can become a pubLic pnrl:,designed h�e kstivnls,gachecing,boat �ratcliing,and hs6i��e. .� _ ,.,� Poten[ialundergmund _ _ �� pedesniam m�neaion �'�,i � . mCasino ` I _ � y� _ � � �.�' I � F � � � Veterans ' - Meryorial ' r Plaza ' McAleece Pazk •� � � ' � and Becreation / ' ComplRx I v � ' �-• Mys[iqu= ` ` Community � �. ' keCenter ` '�� ` Wetlands � � � Bissell ` Schmitt ` ' Harbor a� HarborPark � CM1arf's Marinastorage ` &main[enance public boat � Schmitt Ha.bo` � ramp ` Camping 5 i boatsmragx " � I i Illustrafive Plan:]mproving:wd connec[ing Vecernns n�lemor'mL Pbxza�nnd Schmi[r Ha�6or Park will sei[he semeture tor tutuce imrscme��a on che lslnnd. I 3.rna;c=r Plan Island Destination (continued) M8f1f72 D2V210pi11211t on the peninsula with a�active places-the end of the peninsula, marinu and public access around sn'eet extensions,and the head of The Plan recommends the harbocTne westem side of[he Schmitt Harbor. icansitionin�land uses on the peni�sula can also be used for lucger American Marine leased land into excm-sion boats that may curxenely 1he American N[arine properry uses that support a vision of a use the Port of Dubuque. In recent could redevelop over a secies Island DestinaSion.Qirren2ly[he years the Port of Dubuque has of phases.Inicial efforts should uses are warer-rel�tted but experienced conflicts�vith boats due be direcred towards improving dominated by storage and to [he iocreasing demand m srop in public access to the wuter on the main[enance uses. Dubuque. nor[h edges of Schmitt Harbo�, The Plan encournaes die lease- Redevelopment on the peninsula h virtually umised portion of the J would be or anized alou a si� le site. Any storage in this location holder and die Ciry to work g � g to edier to create the center oE an loop road that pcovides access to can be consolidated elsewhere on �` the property withoat unpactmg Island Destination o�the peninsula 3-5 stor}�buIldings fadng Schmitt �ie current operarion of Americnn and sun�oimding Schmitt Harbor. Har6oc 71�e encire pernneter of the harbor and eninsula shotdd be �'Iarinz. In doing so diis would An Island Destioation should P indude restaurants and retail a public walk�vay,with occasio��al gnthering spaces Iocated at critical � � r � j _ / .� ■ � _ �d,�_.� /" / �'�.� - � �_.- � � \ � � � �/� BissellHarbor � . \ Publicboat ' Salesb�Ndin ramp - ' - CaMSF' \ .-. � . .� . Cha�lie's i.� . , � ` :_ `_ '` sclSmin � ��.�� i�alntenanceand5ervleeatAmarican �(iasbor iblarine ��.�SL�� Camping& . � .. � � � boat srorage t��' � iw Manrinastorage � ' ��r� a'mtenance • . � / � i � �� Amencan Manne LeosaAre'�:Tlre m.�nslfion[u aVIvrina 4ilba,�e cau b�u�ucmeneal, �amping and Dry Land BoaC Ston�q2 allo�vino thc euncn[opeeution_m mnsofid�aec. ,. �T . z . � }- � .a"' �� . ,z � �� -��i � '(� � +e- -_ -�� I J�'�;�,, �—�� _ , i E)r� � � � T� � �� _ �ii ,�'�' . } Y:_, � ��'�'r - ee:(ki d I . — . _ " ._ � i4"r�� " . .. ' _,.-��_y _ _. .�_._. _ � a o � 4UNINGHAM 3.AA:.�ai=r��a�:t Island Destination (continued) allow the la�d[o be used foe public ;� i `�� access to the hnrbo�und the crea�ion . i of Schmi[t Ha�bor Paik. � ��8��' � . �,��I41;�i11 � � � �� blcdiuin-tcnncfforts(5-10 ?"�I �..i � �-��-. .;�t4�� •-•�--.'-� years)should be directed rowacds -� �� +��.I, I �:i �X� � � �� . � 1''� consolidazing as many current �� ' uses as possible eo Bissell Hubor, � - - - thereby Ereeing up the peninsulu � � _�,."�'�"-- � �� on Schmit[I-Iarbor foc retail and muin�rrelated development. �""- -�. � . �, : �y_ � . � � i 1he Iast(beyond 10 years)portio❑ il 't""`�� '4-��r� �� of the Ametican Marnra s-ire H`Y �1�,°1��d�(�J �V,�'�, � � '� ki to be developed should be the :..�.:.t � �I j northevesteinportionsttrroundi�g =- � ��;y" -_- - - r�'��- �" .+ Bissell Harbor. - t L�� :_��ti ,. - � -- .'',. z , -- . � �'- . ,� , ' � �e� _ �"� - , _�` � i'a,�',,a , .� , ''rP'"F'-I ,i �';',.. . _ -,: .... �.-s- .,�. . r i% 7 11� ... . r � -. `..� ,v.� tr2 . .; ' �' ;<'T -. _ � �i �� i i'J'��i�tG��'J' � �� .,;;i� � �'+ � �:s�.-; , , t; l � r� , ,, ; di.;,�F ;� �s'tr'�, �, l��"r ; ;z ��,I ` ?^ � �,Ay� �'sr �,r��i��t '�+ �. � '' � . T� `+ ' 'i�r ;� Y- � ' �� nfa]u'H-L �y� t �' • T A'f i '�1 _! �fVr' Y� �.�' —� 1 .�♦ .•� �r � _��g I � ��. �� . i � Y � � � G Precedentlmages Describing theType and Scale of Development of Yhe Island Oes[inati�n �� CONINGHAM I � n o ii v 3.�dasisr Plan Island Destination (continued) Mystique Community Ice Center The Plan ulso recommends recre�ational use and needs eo be eveneually locating a publidshared maintaii�ed into the Euture. During 1he N[ystique Cominuniry Ice parking ramp adjacen[[o die Ice games,fans paik at the sofrball field Cenrer is opernted by the Dubuque Center,on its uorrhern side. 'Ihis complex(548 spaces),on the grnss Community Ice and Recreation iamp�vo�dd be needed to support adjaceut to the Ice Center(100-200 Center. 'Ihe Plan rewmmends additio�al reaeacional uses on site spaces),by the skate pazk,and at the espanding the Ice Center to indude as uvell as even[s in the Ice Cenrer. Cnsino. additional recreutional uses such as indoor soccer or elimbing wa11.1he Currently events at the Ice Cenrer It is impoctant ro support events expansion should be attached to the create a parl;ing demand that exceed ut the Ice Center with adequate existing building and should suppoct .,vhat the sire itself can supply. parking,access,and egress. As the the warerfront orientatio�of the With 3,000 seacs-,the Dubuque Island redevelops,efforts should be existing building. 'flie space in front Fighting Saints oeed parldng foc made ro ensure replacement parking of the Ice Center can be developed approximately 1200 cars."Ihhere are is well-located,shared with other as a public plaza,gathering place, approximately 125 spaces on sire. uses,and attractive. and circulatio�area for the Center. 'Ihis amoimt is sufficienc for general .. a • �� ' � A^ • _ E - ,�,�.1•-s� , . . ir+r �" .� L'�' . .h �f. ' . - r;�. �n..- Y . ,;, .� _ 1�` �•.,�+,�= :- / '� -., . ' - , � . , = ,� (,$ u ' '' � r . // Parlfmg� � '- � { �h� / i4' d f, ! .� / MYsti9ue 4� .�,_ a �.�' 7 W� � Community `� - _ . IceCenrer '7 / �.v�-y '��o 1 �� •� � r � � � 4 : .' ., � ' _ �, � r�tional .'Wa[erfront �� -�s � Recaation �� l�� '� � Existing ��1 � ��,, Caffis�i Schmitt Boat � � CharflYs � HarborPark Ramp . . �; --'-a'ss�� . � � `' � ,�� Schmitt Harbor y�rfmnt /,'� :_ � � antertainment - retail 7hc blVetiquc Iec Ccntcr should caccud ies � ' mission as a communiq�cecreation fiacillq- � byespandingroaddi[ionatyearmund � � uscs.Sho�v��is an[campol'me pack,nn ,,.�•'�-- �� ernmpleoCindoormuc¢[ioniha[can�akc ``,�. � i place in the Ice Crnrer's�additioei. Laqe 8oat dock/fleeting � � � ❑ Mannz Village � cUNIN�GHFM 3_��las[�r Vian Island Destination (continued) 'Ihe P1an recommends a new public parking strucmre The four baLlfields weee buik in the earlq 1990s chrough (400 spaces)be loc�ted on the easrem side oFthe che Land and Wa[er Conservation funds. �ey are existing Ice Ceater.A structure i�this location can located on the lazgest and driesc land on the Island. If replace a portion of the parlcing currently Iocared o❑ the ballfields are redeveloped, hmds (approxiinately the sofrball field. It can be attached directly to rhe �110,000)would have to be repaid to the Federal Ice Ce�rer and supporc both 2he Ice Ce�ter fumre government. In addition, parks bullnvieh Section development onsite and adjacent. 6(f) funds ran only be coaverted with approval of the Secretary of Yhe Incerior. In addition ro repaying the The Plan suggests-two possible addi[ionnl IocaYions grant„ "tbe Secretary shnll a�prove rurh marver_don ondy f he for ramps to supporr the Ice Cen[er and development fandr it to be iiz azrord e�iththe then exirtin�rorn f�sehensi�ae on Yhe Island. One is proposed ro be located on thc rtntewide outdoor�recreatiove plan and only upon nRch Ameriexn Marine leased properry. This-ramp can conditions ns he dzems nacerany to nrrur-z the.rerbsCitution i�tereept traffic before iC enters the roundabout and ofot$errecreatimnlpro�5erties of'atlerrst equal fair mm'ket would be adjacen[to Catfish Charlie c and oYher new �nlue and of reatmxably equivalent acsefi�h:ess nnd Io�ation." developmen[on Bissell Harbor. �Vhereas this Plan poses options for redevelopment lf an additional ramp is�eeded,it should be located of the softball 6elds,it is with the understanding and coincident with redevelopment of the NlcAleece Park assumpcSon [hat new ballfields would have to be built and Recreation Complex. else�vhere in the uty before eliminaun�those on the Island. McAleece Park and Recreation Complex This Plan otfers[wo potential futures for redevelopment of the 21-acre NlcAleece Park and � � � , II ( /y/ / Vererans � Memorials I eallfielde �'' � '' ' � Mystiqu . Communiry , I . • ke Certre`r � ti � , r , WeHands y Fshinq �-. Publi[boa[ pier CarfiN I nmp � cM1aAie1 i �erfront I entertainment ratail �- � � Illustrative Plan of Island Destination � CUNINGHNM :_M14a�dr1'I3n Island Destination (continued) Recreution CompLex ' Retail / Commercial Mix Minor League BallparkOption • Nlinoc le;�ue b;illpark A second optio�for redevelopment of the site is m us'e i[fo�a Minor League Bnllparlc Dubuque has co�sidered supporting a team,if a team was intecested Retail Option in moviag m Dubuque. Dubuyue has smdied a sire The first optio�for redevelopinent empliasizes i��the Port oEDubuque in-depol.Whereas [liere has destinaxion retail on che majority of the siee. 'Ihe beei�some development on the Port oFDubi�que,the 21-ac��e site can accommodate a regional shopping p��oposed ballpark sire is s�ill available. developme�t of 175,000 ro 200,000 sf.in addition to l-2 blocks of entertainment I commercial ases. A ballpark wo�Sd fit well on diz NlcAleece Recreation Complex si[e and it would ofler a uiuyue envvonment A retail projec[on die 1�'IcAleece Recrea[ion Complex for watching and attending a game.Visirors�vould e�joy sire should be integrated i�to the rest of the Island's views of the river and blutFs and muld enjoy a day on improvements. As evit6 the otl�er two options,the block the Island visiting any of the other destina[ions this strucnice from the Marina Village should extend into Plan k remmmending. die si[e and the Vetecans Memorial Plaza shoidd extend , . into the fi�ont walkway co the retaIl project. ��ballpark on the Island would require s�gnificant � packing u�ves[ment. The proposed parking camp at the Retail on the si[e.would likely benefit 1VIystique Casino M}'stique Ice Center could be used fo�the ballpark,but significandy. As a regional draw,a retail project would approximatelv 1600 additional spaces would lil:efy have pull porentinl customers to el�z IsLand finm wel]ou[side eo be built to supporx a 6000 sea[ballpa�k. lhis would Dubuque. A visie ro a des[ination re[ail projecr could be likely require t�w and ma}'be three additional ramps on inte,�a[ed ineo a dny at the Nlarina,Casino,or beach. the Island. � CUNIOIGNAM 3.��,1=scerPl�n Island Destination (continued) ,� - �.�_1 � i � 1 - Parking J , �. � .� � • /��' BaIlVark I , . � �' -^'Veterans , �. . � �• Plaza '�'• �Y� i Parking � �.�,,.. �1"�,. Pr� . 1 � a � .�' / , � � " ��I ., ��.` 1 � � �Parking � ,•�g t � '° � � MystiquelceCen[erand Entertainment � . Y.� . _ j,..� RecreationalC�'nptex ` / / �f / Parkingamp �� ` _ � � �1 / � "� Island � ,f�- Destination �, � ,� � `.\ "Jc'S,'� � . _. . � � --�s.:.��--- Minor League Ballpark Redevelopment Option ,,.,+^ �!.♦ "-_ . ! � � � , '� ' � ftetail J ' � / r � � � Veterans Parking � � uVlaza / ^�. / � �. _ / I ��' Commerdal / �. ' \ � 1 -�Retail ,� �� _� / � �� MyzcpuelceAreaand ` J �' En[ertainme\� / ... Recreational omplex / •�. � �: rking mmP ` '_' . � � � Island � ;3 ./ Destination ' _- ,e�F�:�, ,� •z j S '7��J ��. Retail/Commercial Mix Option � `UNIN6HNM i.Prld>[2!Plan Island Destination (continued) � �' � �,.�:. -,,,��,��--�"'��`��_ _/_—�..�' atf' �' ��, -� � �,— �-�' ��' c � �'"£ 3 {zY� t ��J`//�� l`�� ` � j\ /�'r 4j l�\_� ��`��^^l ' �� - �� 1�!T (Z� I`� /( y \ C�` _ J � �-�_ ��`CGy�V�a .'J-. L) C=l�1 �,;L I�`� i Y�� / � l��`�� 71�Y �L � �1� � � !�� l��, =,_ ��yF� ti f�:g �� .�rT� � -�l ,. � ' _ _ / , :.�vy \�� ,�r,.�,r��<r1 __'��" � 'i ; _�ti � •- , � � �� f�i P y,�•< 1 �'��_� t. ,/'� �/ -�` _ ` . �`� �',r� �� i j �� 7=Y �1�\ ♦ /1' Fl ' • / �, �� / �' n i Q � �'/�.`� �s � ` K :'> � kfii,/%fJ - !I�-.� `,� } I/��S- �_ � .� �_ :�,:� �� `� i �� \ � . .. � _ "i"`�' i .£L, . � � . � A fi% �� /� � :" � �� 7 �7 � ��. � �� \'�y� `�`�l�J� I� �: �'�,'.�7 �\, G'�'�� \ � . - � � / �� ``- � /; - � � ,.-, /r-=;�— � _. - � '�� -; � � � --- _.-- .._ , � � - ,_;,s,._..... - - _ � Bird's Eye View of Yhe Island Destinatlon Sclimi[t Harbor is tcansfonned inro an active mxrina mmmudirywidi public access m the water,enter[ainment,¢nd��eail. The NLys[iquc Ice Cenrer rrucien¢[o che rivec and cepand�[o offec add�tional recceational options. � � �� , a � �t 1.� lr� - �yy 9 8 P P �... ,M� �� . �. n. -- Ld1J" � '1�+� � �, .�'j �� .�- c� �� u `� `--�_—=-r `?. -:_��"�� --�- --- � `��. ,� ----�-`i-�- I� -�� , � Sketch showing the view across Schmitt � � Harbor,from the porch of the Inn. � CONINGHNM