DOG OFF-LEASH AREA WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE #2 QUEENSBOROUGH DOG OFF-LEASH AREA RELOCATION

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1 1 QUEENSBOROUGH DOG OFF-LEASH AREA WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE #2 QUEENSBOROUGH DOG OFF-LEASH AREA RELOCATION The Queensborough.32 acre dog off-leash area is currently located on City-owned land. In Fall 218, a private developer will take ownership of the site and redevelopment of this area is anticipated. Subsequent to redevelopment of this site, city staff are engaging the public in planning for a new location to minimize any discontinuation for residents to access a dog off-leash area in Queensborough. The City is holding a second public open house to present options and receive feedback on a preferred location and design features for a new dog off-leash area(s). The options being presented were developed from the input provided at the following public events and stakeholder presentations: Open House #1 (September 26, 21) Parks & Recreation Committee Queensborough Residents Association Participants at Pawfest ( ) PURPOSE Based on the input to date, staff have short listed two locations for the new dog off-leash area. At this open house you will have the opportunity to: Review what we have heard so far regarding ideas and priorities for a new dog off-leash area; Review the two shortlisted sites being considered for the new dog off-leash area and tell us what you think; and Share your comments on choice location, phased implementation and preference for a separate small dog only off-leash area. SHARE YOUR IDEAS To provide feedback, please review the materials presented here and then we welcome you to: Speak to a project representative at a display panel; Fill out a feedback form tonight; or Complete an online survey: NEXT STEPS The survey for this stage of the project will be available online for three weeks (until March 14, 218). After this date, staff will summarize all feedback and present the final recommendation to Council for consideration. Once the final location is endorsed, the Parks & Recreation Department will begin detailed design for the proposed dog off-leash area. We anticipate construction will commence in late spring/early summer 218. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ATTEND THIS OPEN HOUSE AND PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK! 216 Summer 21 Summer 21 Fall 21 Fall 218 Winter 218 Winter 218 Spring/ Summer 218 Fall 218 October PAW FEST 216 PAW FEST 21 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #1 Review with the Parks & Recreation Committee Review with the Queensborough Residents Association PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 (WE ARE HERE!) IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION Developer takes ownership of the existing dog OLA ANTICIPATED PROJECT TIMELINE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

2 2 WHAT WE VE HEARD SO FAR ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES Six potential locations were presented to the public at an open house event on September 26, 21 at the Queensborough Community Centre. The opportunity to provide feedback was also extended through an online survey. The collective input from the general public and stakeholders has informed the selection process for the two shortlisted locations being presented tonight. SURVEY RESULTS Paw Festival 216/21 Question 1: Which of the following strategies for a new dog off-leash area do you think would be more successful in Queensborough? 29 Respondents (1) A larger area that is centrally located in Queensborough 14 (2) Two smaller areas on either end of Queensborough 15 A larger Area 48.3% 51.% Two Smaller Areas Question 2: How far are you willing to regularly WALK to get to a dog off-leash area? 3 Respondents 2-3 minutes 1-2 minutes 3 minutes 3% (1) 46.% 3.3% 5.% Under 1 minutes Public Open House #1 Question 3: How far are you willing to regularly DRIVE to get to a dog off-leash area? 2 Respondents 1-15 minutes 15 minutes 1% (3) 11.1% 5-1 minutes 33.3% 55.6% Under 5 minutes Question 4:The City of New Westminster has heard from users of the Queensborough dog offleash area on their ideas for a new dog off-leash area and its location. Please share your comments on each potential location : 29 Respondents A. Thompson s Landing Park 1.34% (3) 2.69% (6) 68.9% (2) Online Survey B. Ryall Park at South Dyke Road 1.24% (5) 24.14% () 58.62% (1) C. Ryall Park at Ewen Avenue 34.48% (1) 34.48% (1) 31.3% (9) D. Old School House Park.% () 39.29% (11) 6.1% (1) E. Stanley Street Greenway F. Port Royal Park 41.38% (12) 34.48% (1) 24.14% () 2.41% (21) 24.14% () 3.45% (1) Like Dislike Neutral Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY Of the combined online survey and open house feedback form responses, 5% favoured a larger, centrally located dog off-leash area and 5% favoured two smaller areas at either end of Queensborough. While this does not indicate a preference for one strategy over another, the Stanley Street Greenway emerged as the preferred location, followed closely by Ryall Park (at Ewen Ave), for a large, central dog off-leash area. The Port Royal location was clearly the favoured location for a smaller dog off-leash area at the eastern end of Queensborough. In reviewing the feasibility of the Stanley Street Greenway location for a dog off-leash area, staff have identified a number of challenges including proximity to points of egress to the adjacent industrial building, existing sensitive wildlife areas and steep slopes. Furthermore, since the first open house, the two potential locations within Ryall Park (at Ewen Ave) have been identified for exploration to accommodate an affordable housing project site. In recognition of these challenges, it has been suggested by various stakeholders that a portion of the existing Ryall Park BMX track (i.e. mounds) is underutilized and, if confirmed by the community, may be transformed into a large, centrally located off-leash area. Queensborough Residents Association Meeting PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

3 3 WHAT WE VE HEARD SO FAR City of New Westminster POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FROM OPEN HOUSE#1 n t a or ojec f d pr e r o g l n p i x us e e ho b o ble t e da t i S for af 1. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION? WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE ABOUT THIS LOCATION? THOMPSON S LANDING PARK 2.. NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_1N CNW GIS Services RYALL PARK@ SOUTH DYKE RD.1. Miles Scale 1: 5 dogs CityMany of New Westminster RYALL EWEN AVE. 3. This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. Notes Close to community centre, not isolated Legend already at Thompson s Park Air Space Parcels Site Parcels 4965_5442.tif You could make 2 parks out of these sites: large& small Too many children Not really walking distance from Port Royal 4965_54435.tif 4965_5445.tif Too far from 4965_54465.tif most of QB dogs A lack of parking Too close to Richmond offleash area Great central location + size Too small Too close to kids and skaters 4965_5448.tif Too many houses, not everyone likes dogs 4965_54495.tif City of New Westminster 4965_5451.tif 4965_54525.tif 4965_5454.tif 4965_54555.tif 4965_545.tif POTENTIAL LOCATIONS FROM OPEN HOUSE#1.2. Miles 498_5442.tif 4. OLD SCHOOL HOUSE PARK _54435.tif 1: 1, STANLEY STREET GREENWAY. NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_1N CNW GIS Services.1 6. PORT ROYAL PARK. Miles Scale 1: 5 This map is a user generated static output from an Interne is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map accurate, current, or This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. Notes 498_5445.tif WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS LOCATION? WHAT CONCERNS DO YOU HAVE ABOUT THIS LOCATION? A nice option due to existing tree growth for shade Good location Needs to be larger Too many children It is too dark. It can be scary at night Too loud from truck traffic& industry Good for long runs Walkable distance for Port Royal residents Site is too sloped This linear configuration does not work well for dogs or people to socialize. It would not create any noise concerns for residents High concentration of dogs Ideal spot Good for small dogs No parking Too small Could be extended along whole length Doesn t offer any tree shade Noise is a concern Already used by lots of offleash dogs Too close to trains PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

4 4 WHAT WE VE HEARD SO FAR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: LOCATIONS The eastern end of Queensborough has a high density of multifamily residences, with even more coming very soon. There should be a dog park located centrally to the eastern end to promote people walking to the park rather than driving. There should be minimum two parks to serve a very dense neighbourhood that is cut off from the rest of the city. Do you have any other comments? SIZE There are going to be more and more dogs in the neighbourhood. In the future four dog offleash areas may be needed. More parks would mean more people can walk to a park location. All the options were too small. A space should be provided at least the same size as the existing dog off-leash area (approx. 2,45 sq. m.). DESIGN & AMENITIES Good placement and design of dpg off-leash areas within parks and neighbourhoods helps to minimize noise problems for neighbours. Providing separate areas for large and small dogs. Make sure to have trees/shade structure and seating in the new dog off-leash area. People with dogs appreciate having access to dog off-leash areas that include water access. SITE IMPACT Consider the impact of the surrounding environment on the dogs (e.g. noise from trains, trucks, skateboards). Consider the impact of the dogs on the surrounding environment (e.g. dogs barking). CONCLUSIONS Based on responses from all of the engagement activities and the results from the feasibility study conducted by city staff, two locations have been shortlisted for a new dog off-leash area in Queensborough: LOCATION A: RYALL PARK AT EWEN AVENUE (1,22 SQ M) A recent decision was made by the City to explore the potential for an affordable housing project near the two locations proposed for a dog off-leash area within Ryall Park (at Ewen Ave). In response, it has been suggested by various stakeholders that a portion of the existing Ryall Park BMX track (i.e. mounds) is underutilized and, if confirmed by the community, this area (approx. half of the BMX track) may be transformed into a large, centrally located off-leash area. The approximate boundaries of the proposed dog off-leash area are shown on Board 6, with the option for a separate area for small dogs only. The unique topography in this area may be reshaped to provide interesting features within the new dog off-leash area. Tell Us What You Think! LOCATION B: PORT ROYAL PARK (585 SQ M) Through the consultation process, dog owners in Queensborough have suggested this area within Port Royal is currently used informally as a dog off-leash area. Given that people and dogs currently gather and socialize in this area, a more formal (i.e. fenced) dog off-leash area is likely to be successful in this particular location. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

5 Dawe St Gifford St Queensborough Bridge Stanley St 5 PREFERRED LOCATIONS Proposed Dog Park Locations Fourteenth St µ /25/216 1:3,5 Meters Legend Current Dog Area Wood St Boyne St Quayside Dr Rialto C # Possibilities to Explore City Owned Licenses Per Block Licenses Per Sq Km Hwy 91 Hwy 91 Boundary Rd Dockside Crt Pier Pl Pier Pl Phillips St Phillips St Phillips St Spagnol St Hwy 91a Hume St Boundary Rd Dan Lee Ave Rama Ave 4 11 Ewen Ave Suzuki St Eckert Ave 8 Galbraith Ave Gifford St Pretty Crt Gifford St Salter St Tanaka Crt Jardine St Jardine St 5 Hwy 91a Hampton St 5 13 South Dyke Rd Howes St Sprice St 4 Sprice St 1 Ryall Park Access Carter St Carter St Ryall Park Access 48 A Lawrence St Viscount Pl 24 McGillivray Pl Hendry Pl Campbell St Rennie Pl Crane Pl 16 Wood St 11 Boyne St Boyne St 12 Boyd St Pembina St Derwent Way Bridge Boyd St Fenton St Salter St Johnston St Derwent Way 16 Stanley St Stanley St Stanley St Beach St 3 Blackley St Duncan St Mercer St 36 * 2 Ewen Ave Camata St Holly Ave Furness St Foundry Row 118 Fairweather Lane Jensen St Star Cres Salter St B Brookes St A * EXISTING RYALL PARK B PORT ROYAL PARK DOG OFF-LEASH AREA 1-minute Walk GUIDING PRINCIPLES The following guiding principles will be considered in planning for the new dog off-leash area(s) in Queensborough: 1 BALANCE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Balance the availability of open space in our urban environment with the increased demand for many types of recreational opportunities including that of dog off-leash areas MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AND PARK ETIQUETTE Maintain a base level of service and guidelines for existing and new off-leash areas. MINIMIZE POTENTIAL IMPACT TO SENSITIVE AREAS Balance the protection of vegetation, habitat and possible degradation of natural or environmentally sensitive areas as well as ornamental gardens. COMPATIBILITY WITH ADJACENT LAND USES/ PARK USES Reduce or eliminate safety and user conflict associated with locations adjacent to less compatible areas (i.e. proximity to residential homes, pathways, roadways, public swimming and wading areas, playgrounds and sports fields). ACCESSIBILITY Provide a location that is equitable and easily accessible by all. PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

6 6 LOCATION A City of New Westminster RYALL PARK SMALL Dog ONLY OFFLEASH AREA DOG OFF-LEASH AREA (ALL DOGS) BMX TRACK TO BE RETAINED DETAIL PLAN- LOCATION A SCALE 1:5 LOCATED AT RYALL PARK Miles SMALL DOG AREA Scale 1: 1, This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. Notes SITE ATTRIBUTES: Small dog only area = 22 sq.m (2,368 sq.ft) Dog off-leash area = 1, sq.m (1,64 sq.ft) Total area = 1,22 sq.m (13,132 sq.ft) DOG OFF-LEASH AREA (ALL DOGS) PHOTOS OF THE SITE Replaces 5% of BMX track (i.e. mounds) Adjacent to the Queensborough Community Centre Visible from nearby streets and park spaces Universally accessible and centrally located Noise may be mitigated by traffic on Ewen Avenue Adjacent to multi-family residential PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

7 6a TELL US WHAT YOU THINK 1) IN RECOGNITION OF THE FACT THAT 5% OF THE BMX TRACK IN RYALL PARK WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO A DOG OFF-LEASH AREA, DO YOU SUPPORT THIS GENERAL LOCATION? 2) IF SO, DO YOU SUPPORT TWO SEPARATE AREAS IN THIS LOCATION, ONE FOR SMALL DOGS ONLY (APPROX. 22 SQUARE METERS ) AND ONE FOR ALL DOGS (APPROX. 1, SQUARE METERS )? PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

8 LOCATION B PORT ROYAL PARK City of New Westminster..1. Miles DETAIL PLAN- LOCATION B Scale 1: 5 NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_1N CNW GIS Services LOCATED AT PORT ROYAL PARK SITE ATTRIBUTES: Scale 1:4 This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, or otherwise reliable. Notes PHOTOS OF THE SITE Area= 585 sq m. (6,29 sq.ft) Located within Port Royal Park at the eastern boundary of Queensborough Adjacent to multi-family residential, community garden and train tracks Existing fence on one side of the site PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218

9 a TELL US WHAT YOU THINK 1) DO YOU SUPPORT THIS GENERAL LOCATION FOR A NEW DOG OFF-LEASH AREA? 2) THE 218 CAPITAL BUDGET MAY ONLY ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ONE DOG OFF-LEASH AREA IN QUEENSBOROUGH. IF THIS IS THE CASE, DO YOU SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DOG OFF-LEASH AREA IN RYALL PARK IN 218 AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PORT ROYAL PARK DOG OFF- LEASH AREA IN A SUBSEQUENT YEAR? PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 I FEB 2, 218