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Pamela Hartford; Landscape History, Design & Preservation Salem Willows Park Restoration Existing Conditions December 18, 2018 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Salem Willows Park Restoration Community Meeting Existing Conditions Tonight’s Agenda 1. Introductions Salem Willows Project Salem and Hatch Project Team 2. Existing Conditions Regional Context Resource Areas Existing Conditions Analysis • Soils • Vegetation • Circulation & Parking • Infrastructure • Historic Resources • Structures • Site Furnishings • Signage 3. Project Schedule and Next Steps 4. The “Hill” 5. Questions & Comments ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Salem Willows Park Restoration Project The Hatch team is working with the City to assess the conditions at Salem Willows and develop prioritized plans for restoration, specifically: Salem Willows Project • Existing Condition Report • Schematic Design of the “Hill” area • Tree and Landscape Plan for the entire site • Development of the Salem Willows Plan • Grant Assistance ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Project Team Salem Willows Project Team: City of Salem Jenna Ide, Director of Capital Projects and Municipal Operations, [EMAIL REDACTED] Patricia O’Brien, Executive Director of Parks & Recreation Commission, [EMAIL REDACTED] Deborah Duhamel, Assistant City Engineer, [EMAIL REDACTED] Brittany Dolan, Sustainability and Resiliency Coordinator, [EMAIL REDACTED] Patti Kelleher, Historical Commission, [EMAIL REDACTED] Consultant Team Hatch (Prime Consultant) Duke Bitsko, Principal-in-charge, [EMAIL REDACTED] Jason Bobowski, Senior Project Manager, [EMAIL REDACTED] Hilary Holmes, Civil Engineer, [EMAIL REDACTED] Nick Betts, Landscape Designer, [EMAIL REDACTED] Pamela Hartford, Landscape History, Design and Preservation Pamela Hartford, Landscape Historian, [EMAIL REDACTED] Winter Street Architects Paul Durand, Principal Architect, [EMAIL REDACTED] Michael Voosen Fields, Architectural Designer, [EMAIL REDACTED] Davey Resource Group Elizabeth McKinley, Arborist, [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Regional Context: Open Space Source: Boston Open Space Plan 2015-2021 Salem Willows ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Current Aerial Photo: 2018 Source: Salem GIS Salem Willows Fort Lee Juniper Point ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Site Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Resource Areas Source: Mass GIS ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Soils Source: Natural resources Conservation Service (NRCS) ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Vegetation Naturalized Areas Landscape Planters Lawn and Trees ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Tree Inventory Source: Davey Resource Group Site ID Species DBH Cond Conseq Defects Future Inspection Likelihood of Failure Primary Maintenance Need Residual Risk Risk Rating 8 willow, white (Salix alba) 21Fair Minor Root problems No Probable Prune Low Low 9 maple, Norway (Acer platanoides) 43Fair Severe Weakly attached branches and codominant stems No Possible Prune Low Low 10 maple, Norway (Acer platanoides) 38Fair Significant Broken and/or hanging branches No Possible Prune Low Low 11 willow, white (Salix alba) 24Good Minor Missing or decayed wood No Probable Prune Low Low ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Tree Inventory – Species Diversity ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Tree Inventory – Size and Condition ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Vegetation Arborist Numbers: • 270 trees total • 13 stumps • 36 trees identified for removal • 203 recommended for pruning (24 were moderate to high priority) ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Vegetation – Issues/Concerns Root Zone Protection User Damage Pruning/ Removals Soil Compaction ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Vegetation – Issues/Concerns Erosion Poor Drainage Invasive ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Tree Inventory Source: Davey Resource Group Farewell to Tree #253! ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation Source: Hatch ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation (1891, Frank Cousins) ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation - Vehicular 1 2 3 4 1 2 4 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation – Vehicular Parking ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation – Vehicular Parking 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 4 6 3 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation – Vehicular Parking Source: Google Earth, June 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation - Pedestrian ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Source: Hatch Circulation - Pedestrian ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation - Pedestrian Missing Sidewalk Section Remnant Paving ADA Compliance No Safe Pedestrian Options ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation - Pedestrian Material Changes Lost Focal Point Unrefined Paving limits, Paving in Need of Repair ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation - Bicycle ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Circulation - Marine ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Infrastructure Source: Hatch ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Infrastructure Lighting Surface Drainage ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Questions and Comments so far? Regional Context Resource Areas Existing Conditions Analysis • Soils • Vegetation • Circulation & Parking • Infrastructure ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Historic Resources ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions 1991 Sketch Plan: location of Contributing Resources. SAL.929 Historic Resources Contributing Resources Identified in 1994 Historic Register Application 1. Clam Shack: “Men’s Cottage” 1905 2. Public Restrooms: Ladies Cottage” 1904 3. Pavilions A-E: “Gazebos” 1880 - 1890 4. Sea Walls 1899 – 1901 5. Salem Willows Gate: 1909 6. Granite Steps: ca 1900 ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions 1880 Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions 1897 Atlas ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions 1957 Plan ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Historic Resources Resources Added Through 1966 1. Maintenance Shack 2. Robert Hayes Band Shell: ca 1966 3. Hut and Walls 4. Formal Axial Circulation Plan Source: USGS Resources Added Since 1994 1. Waterfront Park Activity Center 2. Landscape Structures and Furnishings: 3. Waterfront Park – Playground 4. Tennis Courts 5. Basketball Court 6. Gateway Piers 7. Entrance Sign and Raised Planter 8. Raised planter 9. Flagpole 10.Benches 11.Picnic Tables 12.Trash Receptacles 13.Parking Meters 14.Fence and Guide Rails ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Structures Source: Hatch ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Park Structures ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Park Structures Park Structure Review All structures appear to be maintained in keeping with their original character, however some maintenance/ upgrades are required: 1. Structural/Material Upgrades • Replacement of roofs, siding, post bases • Rotted wood • Rusting metal doors • Missing/broken glass • Cracks in Slab • Waterproofing 2. Modification of Construction Details 3. Painting 4. Code Compliance Issues • Wiring • Entrances • Accessible Route/ Ramps • Handrails/Guards • Bathrooms (fixtures and accessibility) • Fire Protection • Signage (with Braille) ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Marine Structures ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Landscape Structures/ Furnishings ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Landscape Structures/ Furnishings ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Landscape Structures/ Furnishings ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Landscape Structures/ Active Recreation ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Landscape Structures/ Furnishings ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Signage ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Signage ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Project Schedule Salem Willows Park Restoration Schedule Public Meeting #2 – The “Hill” Concept Designs - Late January Public Meeting #3 – The “Salem Willows Plan” - March ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions The “Hill” ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions The “Hill” Site Analysis Existing Conditions Diagram 1. Lack of Defined Parking 2. Lack of ADA-compliant Pathways 3. Compacted and Shallow Soils 4. Shallow Depth to Bedrock 5. Surface Drainage Ponding 6. Poor Condition of Large Shade Trees 7. Historic Carousal Location +HP PREVAILING WIND FROM NW ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions The “Hill” ---PAGE BREAK--- Salem Willows Existing Conditions Your Concerns and Suggestions for Improvements? Questions and Comments