Resolution 523-1989
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RESOL"uTioN NO. 523-1989
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING
IN CONCEPT THE "KEY WEST BEACH ACCESS,
PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT PLAN";
REQUESTING FORMAL REVIEW AND COMMENT THEREON
AND FUTURE ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION IN IMPLE-
MENTATION THEREOF BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENTS OF
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION, NATURAL RESOURCES,
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIRECTING
THE CLERK TO THE BOARD TO FORWARD CERTWmD
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEADS OF SAID
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES TOGETHER WITH COPIES OF
THE STUDY/PLAN INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFER-
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
acting in its capacity as the Monroe County Beach and Shore Preservation Authority
under the provisions of Chapter 161, Florida Statutes and Monroe County Ordinance
No. 3-1988 entered into a contract with the Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation dated October 6, 1988 and designated FDER Contract No. CM-236 and
entitled "Agreement For Beach Access"; and
WHEREAS, the work product and study/plan resulting from said contract was
completed by Monroe County's duly selected General Consulting Engineer, Post,
Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., is dated August, 1989, and is entitled "Key West
Beach Access, Protection and Enhancement Project Plan", which is, by reference,
hereby incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, during the course of development of this study/plan, PBS&J, Inc.
conducted a total of 3 duly noticed public workshops in Key West, Florida, on January
30, 1989, May 31, 1989 and August 22, 1989, which were held in conjunction with
regularly advertised meetings of the Monroe County District 1 Beach and Shore
Preservation Advisory Board in order to identify, analyze and address public concerns,
opinions, attitudes and input with respect to public access to the beaches on the south
side of the island of Key West from Reynolds Street Pier to the entrance to Key West
International Airport; and
WHEREAS, this study/plan is intended to be consistent with the State
Comprehensive Plan, State and Regional policy plans and initiatives relating to public
beach access and coastal protection and the City of Key West Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, this study/plan is intended to be consistent with and complement the
Environmental Impact Statement prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under
the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, in 1982, with an
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update of same ii-I 1983 Which resulted in the authorized federal project to renourish,
in stages or segments, Smathers Beach, Rest Beach, and the easterly extension of
Smathers Beach; and
WHEREAS, analysis of vehicular accident statistics has shown that more than
50% of the injurious traffic accidents have occurred in the Key West area in recent
years along the beachfront strip of South Roosevelt Boulevard (U.S. Highway AiA)
from the Airport entrance to Bertha Street due to the unsafe public beach access
conditions that presently exist along that portion of AlA; and
WHEREAS, previous surveys and public opinion sampling of both tourists and
residents conducted by the Monroe County Administrator, the Key West Chamber of
Commerce, and the Tourist Development Council have indicated that the public
beaches in Key West that will be served through implementation of this public beach
access study/plan are of primary concern and integral to maintaining the healthy
tourist based economy which has become Key West's principal industry and, further,
are an essential element of the public recreational environment of Key West; and
WHEREAS, in 1987, the Florida Department of Transportation removed from its
5-year funded work program a 6.4 million dollar federal aid resurfacing project along
AlA from Bertha Street to the AlA/U.S. 1 intersection due to environmental,
drainage, safety, and alignment problems that were unresolved at that time and for
which this study/plan now provides a conceptual solution; and
WHEREAS, this stUdy/plan was presented in detail by PBS&J staff at a duly
advertised special joint meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, and the Key West Board of City Commissioners at City Hall in Key
West, Florida on September 12, 1989; and
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, that;
1. The nKey West Beach Access, Protection and Enhancement Project
Plann, as presented by Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. on September 12,
1989, is hereby approved in concept for further review and comment by
participating State agencies.
2. The Florida Departments of Environmental Regulation, Natural
Resources, Transportation and Community Affairs are hereby requested to
review in detail and provide written comments on this study/plan and its two
conceptual alternatives and to cooperate with and assist the County and City
Governments in the joint and several implementation and future construction of
the contemplated improvements that are essential for public safety, adequate
beach access, environmental protection and recreational utility.t
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3. The Cierk to the 130ard of County Commissioners is hereby directed
to forward certified copies of this Resolution and the study/plan incorporated
herein by reference to the heads of the respective State of Florida
Administrative agencies mentioned above.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a special meeting of said board held on the 12th day of September, A.D.
1989.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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KEY WEST BEACH
ACCESS, PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT PLAN
August 1989
Prepared for:
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
Mayor Mike Puto, District 4
Mayor Pro-tern Gene Lytton, District 2
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey, District 1
Commissioner Douglas Jones, District 3
Commissioner John Stormont, District 5
Captain Thomas W. Brown, County Administrator
Paul Wick, County Office of Grants Management, Project Manager
With the Cooperation of:
The Florida Department of Environmental Regulation
James W. Stoutamire, Office of Coastal Management, Project Manager
Prepared by:
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
Christopher W.A. Macey, ASLA, Project Manager
This project is funded in part from a National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant passed through the Office of
Coastal Zone Management (CZM) in the State of Florida's Department of
Environmental Regulation (DER). The $40,000 grant is being matched by
$6,000 in third cent bed tax, and revenues from the Monroe County Tourist
Development Council (TDC) and is for studying the access issues related to
the beaches, not to study the beaches themselves. The intent is to develop
a conceptual improvement plan that addresses the beach access and re 1 ated
improvement, protection and enhancement issues that can be adopted by both
the City of Key West and Monroe County as both a short- and long-term
improvement plan.
"Funds for this project were provided (in part) by the Department of
Environmental Regulation, Office of Coastal Management, using funds made
available through the NOAA under the Coastal Management Act of 1972, as
amended II .
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Monroe County Beach Authority District 1 Advisory Board:
Randy Moore, Chairman
Emma Cates, Vice-Chairman
Commissioner Virginia Panico, Key West
Commissioner Douglas Jones, Monroe County
Walter Marlow
January 30, 1989 Workshop Participants:
Justin Konwaler
Dawn Thornburgh
Jim Robinson
Dan McClure
Richard Welter
Roger Lloyd
Jeanne Lloyd
H.S. Forrest
Max Horman
George Halloran
Calvin Miller
Lynda Miller
Richard H. Witker
Kip Blevin
Katha Sheehan
James Waithe
and the others who did not sign in.
Florida Department of Transportation
Gary Donn
Joe Gomez
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Phil Flood
Frank Bassi lle
Florida Department of Environmental Regulation
Monroe County
Paul Wick
Tom Brown
Dent Pierce
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.
Chris Macey
Bob Harri s
Frank Butler
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Acknowledgements ii
Table of Contents iii
Executive Summary iv
Introduction 1
Project Location and Background 1
Project Purpose 3
Project Tasks 3
Public Workshop/Hearing 4
Description of Issues 4
Identification of Study Objectives 6
Workshop Format and Methodology 8
Summary of Workshop Responses (Goals, Challenges and Strategies) 8
Standards 11
Conceptual Plan Development 13
Order of Magnitude Development Budgets 16
Funding/Implementation Strategies 19
Selected Potential Funding Sources 22
Appendices
Ecological Features
Historical Features
Transportation Facilities
Land Ownership
Opportunities and Constraints
Node Detail - Existing Alignment
Parking/Node Detail - Proposal Alignment
Parking/Node Detail - Proposed Alignment with
Additional Parking
Conceptual Details
Illustrative Sketch of Elevated Highway Alternative
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Title
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Appendices (con1t)
Letter to Paul Wick from Richard Witker February 1, 1988
Meeting Minutes - January 30, 1989
Results of Workshop - January 30, 1989
Meeting Minutes - May 31, 1989
Newspaper Articles
FDOT Letter
Recommended Plant List
Site Design Vocabulary
Key West Salt Ponds
Parcel Assemblage and Conservation Areas
Habitat Map
Restoration Plan
Recreational/Educational Usage Map
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&J) was engaged by the Monroe County
Board of County Commi ss i oners to prepare a conceptual plan address i ng access
to Key West Beach as we 11 as protection and enhancement of th is val uab 1 e
resource. For the most part, beach access is limited to a narrow stretch of
land, between the historic and environmentally sensitive Salt Ponds and the
already severely eroded and sand-deprived beach. This stretch of land is
composed of a 50-foot strip used for parking (known as the Parkway or bridle
path), a 50-foot right-of-way of South Roosevelt Boulevard (AlA), and a 20-
foot wide beach-front sidewalk.
South Roosevelt Boulevard is currently under study by the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT). Inadequate drainage, the uncontro 11 ed park i ng in
the Parkway, uncontrolled vendi ng vans parked para 11 e 1 to the road, and poor
road surface conditions have created safety problems along this roadway, which
FDOT is attempting to quantify. This highway is a crucial transportation link
for many reasons. In addition to providing beach access, it functions as a
hurricane evacuation route and a gateway for both local and tourist traffic
from the mainland and the Key West International Airport.
Reportedly, a contributing cause to the beach's problems is the submerged
borrow created by the Federal government when the nearby Key West
International Airport was developed. The renourishment of the beach has been
studied by the U.S. Corps of Engineers and a plan was prepared and approved.
An analysis of the existing conditions in the project area, together with a
series of public hearings, led to the formulation of goals and objectives and
recommended short- term and 1 ong- term beach acces s plans. Wh il e some
variability exists regarding beach capacity standards, current and projected
future population, and the percentage of the population that uses the beach,
there appears to be a strong consensus regarding the need to:
o Renourish the beach
o Provide a safe, attractive beach access road
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o Maximize beach parking
o Provide safe and attractive beach access points
o Provide beach access amenities (comfort stations, promenade,
landscaping, etc.)
o Correct the 1 ittora 1 barri er cond it i on created by the construct i on
of the White Street Pier.
In addition, a mechanism to oversee the implementation of the above beach
access components and to monitor their operation and maintenance was
identified as a need. Operation and maintenance responsibilities are to
include beach and marine security and concession-van monitoring as well as the
normal clean-up and repair activities.
To meet the identified needs, the short-term plan proposes creating temporary
beach access points at Higgs and Smathers Beaches (see Figure 1) for. an
estimated budget of approximately $200,000. The proposed beach access points
would accommodate the concession vans in a safe, attractive manner and provide
a desirable public service. The temporary short-term plan is not dependent on
the proposed improvements to AlA and the renourishment of the beach; however,
the short-term plan would serve as a test for the long-term plan which relates
to the proposed road and beach improvements.
The first phase of the proposed long-term plan is the development of:
o A safe beach access road
o Safe, attractive and efficient parking
o Improved beach access points at the existing toilets at Smathers
Beach and Higgs Beach
o A new beach access point at the east end of Smathers Beach.
The first two elements, the safe access road and the parking, are dependent on
the resolution of two related items:
o Ownership determination or acquisition, if necessary, of the Parkway
strip.
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o The determination by FOOT of the feasibility of elevating portions
of AlA at the proposed beach access points to allow safe access from
the Parkway to the beach (see Figures 2, 3 and 4 and Appendix-
Illustrative sketch of Elevated Highway Alternative - Sheet 15)
and/or locating the beach access roadway in the Parkway to allow
parking to be developed contiguous to the beach promenade (see
Figures 2, 3 and 5 and Appendix-Parking/Node Detail - Proposed
Alignment - Sheet 12, 13 and 14).
The second phase of the 1 ong- term plan is dependent on the renouri shment of
Rest Beach and the Airport Beach area, together with the acquisition of the
Rest Beach access point area. This phase includes parking, promenade and
beach dune 1 andscapi ng, a beachfront promenade wi th speci a 1 pavi ng, beach
access points with toilets and concession-van service areas, and beach access
amenities such as beach showers, benches, tot-lots, bike racks and public
telephones. The estimated budget, exclusive of any land acquisition costs, is
$5,190,000 for the first option, with the horizontal realignment of AlA; and
$7,650,000 for the second option with the vertical realignment of AlA.
A contingency plan, if the Parkway strip is not available, or if it has to be
fully utilized for drainage from the improved AlA, would be to use parking
under the vertically realigned AlA, possibly with beach-side parking on either
side of the beach access points. This contingency plan would only minimally
meet the Florida Department of Natural Resources (DNR) beach access point
parking standards of 150 cars per access points.
The implementation schedule is dependent on the acquisition of the necessary
funding. Several potential funding sources have been identified and should be
pursued with vigor; but the constraints of funding windows and processing time
will probably mean that the short-term plan cannot be implemented before the
end of 1990. The long-term plan implementation is further complicated by
FOOT's AlA study and the acquisition of funds allocated for the U.S. Corps of
Engi neers beach renouri shment. Consequent ly, 1995 imp 1 ementat i on goals mi ght
be very optimistic. In the meantime, much work has to be accomplished in the
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areas of continuing public involvement, the pursuit of funding, and the
estab 1 i shment and refi nement of programs to make beach access as safe and
pleasant as possible.
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Elevated protion of AlA at Beach Access Points provides: views of Salt Ponds
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to beach access point; and approximately 50 covered parking spaces.
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INTRODUCTION
Much of Florida's economic health and perceived quality of life is based on a
fragile and limited resource: public beaches. There is an already high and
continuously increasing demand for safe and convenient public beach access in
Florida. For example, residents and tourists have a total of 132 million
beach user-occas ions. By 1995, the number of user-occas ions is projected to
be 153.3 million. Fifty miles of additional beaches, above the current
supp ly, were needed to meet 1985 1 eve 1 s of res i dent and trans i ent demand.
This need was projected to increase to 90 miles by 1995.
If a favorable beach-related economy continues, an estimated $46 billion in
direct and i nd i rect sa 1 es is expected duri ng the next decade as a resu 1t of
Florida's beaches. Additionally, some $1.64 billion in direct beach-related
State taxes will be collected.
The issue of public beaches is intensified in the Florida Keys because of
their unique characteristics. The Florida State Plan, the Regional Policy
Plan and the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan all mandate a unique role for
the Keys and their beaches. The preservation and enhancement of the Keys and
their fragile ecological resources must be maintained for the benefit of all
visitors and residents.
Due to their geophysical character (underlying coral rock with vast areas of
nearshore shallows), the Keys do not contain large, expansive secondary
recreational beaches such as those found in other areas of the State. At the
same time, the Florida Keys economy is significantly tied to the maintenance
and enhancement of these resources that continually attract tourists. This
economic dependence is increasing as a response to the 1974 cutbacks in the
U.S. military commitment to the Key West area.
PROJECT LOCATION AND BACKGROUND
The stretch of the Key West Beach that is the subject of thi s study extends
from East Martello Tower to Reynolds Street along South Roosevelt Boulevard
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(AlA) and its westerly extensions. It is an area of concern for a number of
reasons:
o The existing unsafe and inadequate beach access conditions have
resulted in a large number of accidents along the AlA segment.
o The ex i st i ng drainage along AlA between the At 1 ant i c Ocean and the
historic Key West Salt Ponds may have a negative impact on the Salt
Ponds which are an important historical and ecological resource.
The Salt Ponds site is on the State C.A.R.L. list for future
acquisition and preservation.
o The existing sea wall along certain segments of the beach has
deteriorated.
o A historic bridle path parallels the beach and some development has
already impacted its integrity. The historic value of the path is
augmented by other values to the community. For example, it
functions as an essential conduit to the beach for joggers, walkers,
bicyclists, and bird watchers. It also provides the bulk of the
existing unstructured and haphazard parking for beach access.
Other factors relating to this strech of beach inClude the following:
o Reportedly, the beach area renouri shment problems are due in 1 arge
part, if not entirely, to the submerged borrow created when land was
dredged and filled for the Key West International Airport. This has
caused wave action to readi ly erode the beach area. The Corps of
Engineers has selected and approved an authorized Federal project
for the beach renouri shment in three segments for the general area
from East Martello Tower to White Street. The County will be
requesting a westerly extension of the authorized Federal project to
include the beach area as far as Reynolds Street as a fourth
segment.
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o The programmed, but now unfunded ($6.7 million in Federal Aid for
resurfacing work only), road improvements to AlA along the beach
area have been postponed by the Florida Department of Transportation
(FOOT) due to a number of concerns such as beach access problems,
drainage problems, and right-of-way questions. FOOT is currently
restudying the situation and its staff have expressed a willingness
to consider and assist in implementing the recommendations in this
report upon its adoption by local government.
PROJECT PURPOSE
Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (PBS&J) was engaged by the Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners to develop a planning and design methodology for
the resolution of beach access, protection and enhancement issues; apply the
methodology to the critical problems that exist in the Key West Beach area;
and create an implementable plan.
PROJECT TASKS
The project tasks were broken down into the following elements:
Task One
Collect and develop base data on beach area, analyze data, and develop an
"opportunities and constraints" summary.
Task Two
Work wi th the 1 oca 1 community and re 1 ated governmental agenci es to develop
goals, objectives, standards and policies.
Task Three
Deve lop a lternat i ve access, protect i on and enhancement scenarios and assess
impacts of viable alternatives.
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Task Four
Present selected alternative to local community and relevant agencies for
review, comments and approval.
Task Five
Refine selected and approved alternative and develop an implementation
strategy and schedule.
PUBLIC WORKSHOP/HEARING
To identify project goals and objectives, a Public Workshop/Hearing was
conducted by County staff and PBS&J staff at Key West City Hall on January 30,
1989 (see Appendix). The goal of the meeting was to elicit the views of the
genera 1 pub 1 i c concerni ng access to the pub 1 i c beaches on the south side of
the island of Key West between East Martello Tower and the Casa Marina Hotel.
The specific objectives included engaging in a fact-finding session to
determi ne the needs, prevail i ng opi ni ons, a lternat i ve potential improvement
concepts, and other information pertinent to the safety, convenience,
ecological soundness and attractiveness of access to the beaches.
The hearing began with an overview of a few selected relevant issues,
described below. Maps illustrating the existing ecological features,
historical features, transportation facilities, land ownership, and
opportunities and constraints were presented and briefly discussed (see
Appendix).
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUES
Drainaqe
Currently there is a problem with storm drainage along the beach area.
Drainage cannot be directed to either side of the road at the present time due
to the ecological constraints of the natural Salt Ponds and the beach. To
alleviate the problem of the surface run-off, extra space will be required to
implement any type of alternative drainage design.
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The FDOT reports that the beach area's soil percolation rate is poor. An area
beyond the right-of-way might be required to provide sufficient drainage.
French drains would be a practical alternative to drain the surface run-off in
this area. These drains are rock filled trenches which conduct the water into
the ground.
Uncontrolled Parking, Vending, Bicycling and Pedestrian Traffic
Currently, the road area along the beach is dangerous and overcrowded with an
array of bicycle, automobile and pedestrian traffic. Cars park parallel to
the edge of the road and haphazardly along vacant portions of the bridle path
on the north side of AlA. Car doors are being opened into traffic flow lanes
and cars are pulling into the traffic flow from multiple points along the AlA
stretch. Pedestrians are crossing from between parked cars at multiple
locations along AlA.
Along the Atlantic Boulevard portion of the study area, most public parking is
on the south side of the road. Private property along this stretch
effectively blocks public access to the beach area.
From White Street pier to Reynolds Street, public parking is generally
adequate to serve the area between Higgs Beach and West Martello Tower.
Redesign of this parking will become essential with the implementation of the
County's plan to close and realign Atlantic Boulevard from White to Reynolds
Street.
The concession vehicles selling food, beverages and other goods present
another problem. While providing a service to beach users, the concession
vehicles sometimes block drivers' views and attract pedestrians into dangerous
situations.
The beach road is an attractive place to jog and bicycle; but there are no
designated jogging and bicycle paths. Therefore, these activities contribute
to the congested area and unsafe conditions.
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Views and Vistas
The beach contributes greatly to the image and identity of Key West as a
unique, tropical island paradise. Views of the Atlantic and the beach, framed
by palm and sea grape trees in place of parked cars and "vending vans," would
create a more desirable positive image.
Historical Factors
The preservation of the area's historical heritage can contribute to a
satisfactory sense of continuity and evolution as well as adding another
dimension to the island1s attractiveness for tourism. The historic Martello
Towers, Salt Ponds and bridle path are potential resources that may be
recognized and enhanced by any proposed beach access improvement plan. During
their mid-nineteenth century construction period and for several years
thereafter, both Martello Towers were connected to Fort Taylor to the west by
a single construction/supply/ammunition railroad which generally followed the
bridle path alignment and the duneline along Rest Beach.
Beach Accessibility
In addition to providing safe, sufficient, attractive and convenient beach
access for pedestrians, handicapped persons, joggers, bicyclists, automobiles
and buses, there is also the need to supply desirable amenities. To provide
sufficient access, remote parking might be provided with people-mover
shuttles, pedestrian walkways and road crossings. Attractiveness might be
obtained by attending to site details such as signage, paving, bollards,
bicycle racks, benches, trash receptacles and plantings. In addition to such
site amenities, structures such as bus shelters, beach cabanas, picnic
shelters, and comfort stations (toilets) are necessary.
IDENTIFICATION OF STUDY OBJECTIVES
Following a general discussion of selected relevant issues, the specific
objectives of the study were identified:
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o Provide safe, adequate and attractive public beach access and
parking.
o Allow the needed improvement of AlA to proceed.
o Preserve, protect and enhance the ecologically and historically
valuable Salt Ponds.
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Comp 1 ement, augment and be cons i stent
beach renour; shment project and be an
the necessary Federal appropriations
construction.
with the authori zed Federal
important factor in securi ng
to begin this long-needed
o Provide for changing the current conditions, which include a general
1 ack of pub 1 i c access, for an effectively pri vate segment of the
beach area (Historic Rest Beach).
o Provide for the additional beach access that will be generated by
the proposed relocated boat ramp and fishing pier extension.
The standards for beach access were briefly outlined:
o Access should be clearly delineated and identified.
o Access should preserve the privacy of adjacent residential or
commercial areas.
o Access should be designed in harmony with the area served.
o Parking for access areas should be tailored to serve local needs.
o Facilities should be provided for people with special needs, such as
the handicapped and disabled, wherever required by law and wherever
needed.
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o Access facilities should not impact sensitive coastal vegetation or
beach topography.
WORKSHOP FORMAT AND METHODOLOGY
To ensure an orderly meeting, with useful results and full participation, the
Nominal Group Technique was used at the January 30, 1989 Project Workshop. It
was explained that each and every personl s views were extremely important.
The participants were divided into three groups of approximately nine
participants with a facilitator assigned to each of the groups. Three general
questions were asked:
o What would you like to see happen to improve beach access,
appearance and activity?
o What do you see as the biggest challenges to achieve the desired
improvements?
o What steps do you think are the most important steps to achieve the
desired improvements?
The facilitator asked each person in his assigned group to respond to the
first question. Each response was recorded on a large display board. The
"round robinll process was continued until the participants no longer had any
more responses to add. A general discussion was then held on the responses
noted and clarifications were made. The participants were then asked to rank
the most important responses in priority order. This process was then
repeated for the other two questions.
SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP RESPONSES (GOALS, CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES)
The responses were categorized and summarized as follows:
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Goals
o Parking
more
better
safer
self sustaining financially
tied to amenities such as beach rental and toilet facilities
off-street
o Security
24 hour
on-site presence
control boat traffic
control recreational vehicle activity
control vending activity
control noise
o Amenities
signalized crosswalk(s)
beach bus service
additional toilet facilities
drinking fountains
plantings
limit commercial areas
provide bath houses/showers
o Administration
public education
balance local needs and tourist needs
obtain necessary funding
obtain city and county cooperation
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Challenges (Issues to be Resolved to Realize Goals)
o Developer1s goals potentially in conflict with community goals
o Obtaining necessary funding
o Resolution of legal issues (land ownership, determination of AlA
right-of-way, bridle path status)
o Educating public
o Balancing local interests and tourism
o Governmental coordination (City, County, FDOT, Department of Natural
Resources (DNR), Department of Environmental Regulation (DER), and
Corps of Engineers)
o Establish administration to oversee beach access and enhancement
facilities and programs
Strategies (To Meet Challenges and Realize Goals)
o Parking
obtain upland parcel for parking such as the Hilton parcel (see
attachment)
due to limited land availability, use parking structure(s)
use parking fees to pay for cost of parking operation and
maintenance
use Jones Beach model of upland parking relating to beach
amenities
o Access
establish beach shuttle bus service
o Security
apply for grants to obtain improved security
o Governmental coordination
involve relevant agencies in beach access and enhancement
planning (FDOT, DNR, DER)
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o Developer/Community Interest and Local/Tourism Balance
involve environmental groups in planning process
conduct tourist/resident summary
designate specific, limited areas for vending vans
designate specific, limited areas for recreational vehicles
designate specific, limited areas for commercial activities
(perhaps related to parking structure)
The material gathered from the public hearing, including the goals, objectives
and potential strategy recommendations, were combined with standards and
policies obtained from related governmental agencies. Alternative access,
protection and enhancement concepts were then developed and analyzed using the
goals, objectives and standards as evaluation criteria.
STANDARDS
Beach access standards were researched and identified to help establish
potential development alternatives. The standards were also used to evaluate
the different alternatives and guide the refinement of the conceptual beach
access plan.
Beach Access Points
The DNR standards (from telephone conversation with Frank Basille, DNR) for
beach access points call for a centralized access for an accessible beach
length of one half mile. In other words, an accessible beach should extend a
quarter of a mile (or less) from each access point. Parking should be
centralized at the beach access point.
Parking
DNR uses a car-loading standard of three people per car. This means that, for
every car parked at a beach access poi nt, three people may be expected to be
using the beach. DNR guidelines are for at least 150 cars for every 1/2 mile
of accessible beach length. Determining the percentage of users arriving by
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foot, bicycle, bus, or dropped off is difficult. Metro-Dade Department of
Parks and Recreation feels that a 15% factor is a workable number to use.
Beach Area
DNR recogni zes that the opt ima 1 square footage of beach requ i red for each
beach user is variable. Some people seek out near-deserted beaches for
communion with nature, while others seek congested, active beaches for social
interaction. The standard currently proposed by DNR is 200 square feet per
beach user. Another standard used is five linear feet of beach per user, as a
minimum with 15 1 inear feet of beach per user for more natural, park-l ike
beaches. These factors must be used with the turn-over standard.
Turn-Over Rate
DNR uses a turn-over rate of two. This mean that DNR believes that two
different people use the beach during a one-day period. This means that 100
square feet of beach is counted for each user per day.
Beach User Demand
The beach user demand standards used in the State's Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan may be modified when local data are more definitive. This was
done in the City of Key West I s Comprehensive Plan. The City Plan concluded
that "...seasonal demand and usage as well as the City's character dictate
that substantial effort is warranted to extend and renourish the beaches along
the south shore of Key West" (p. 3.22). Since the Comprehensive Plan was
completed, the DNR has changed its beach user demand standards from one user
per day requiring 50 square feet to one user per day requiring 100 square
feet.
When the City's peak load factor of 0.095 is multiplied by the plan1s total
peak population of 53,084 at full development, the design demand number
becomes 5,043 beach users per day. Using 100 square feet of beach per user,
504,298 square feet of beach (as compared with 170,920 square feet required in
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the Comprehensive Plan) and 1,429 car parking spaces (at 3 people per car and
15% arriving by foot, bicycle, etc...) are required. Use of the 5, 10 and 15
linear feet of beach per user standards to recognize the desirability of
offering a choice of an active or a more natural beach would result in the
demand for more beach area.
Additional factors impacting beach demand are the need for protection of the
hurricane evacuation route off Key West and the increasing cruise ship traffic
wh i ch was not cons i dered when the Comprehens i ve Plan was deve loped. These
factors may result in even more beach use demand.
CONCEPTUAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Short-Term Plan
An immediate low-cost capital item to ameliorate the current concession
controversy was developed. The plan calls for grouping the approximately
thirty concession vans in three groups of ten. The exact configuration could
be determined in one of two ways:
o A lottery, with the subsequent locations varied by a set arrangement
to equally share all locations.
o Annual leasing of mobile vendor IspotS." (This would provide income
that could be utilized for beach maintenance. It would also provide
a mechanism for better control of vendor standards.)
It is proposed that each group of ten concession vans be located at one of the
following two sites: Smathers West Beach Oasis 3 and Smathers Beach Oasis 4.
Higgs Beach already has a separate set of concessionaires. There are
permanent stands and buildings utilized for these concessions and fees are
collected by the County.
The City Department of Public Works advises that the existing 20-foot wide
s i dewa 1 k is not in good shape and shou 1 d be rep 1 aced in those areas where
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concession vans would be located (see Appendix, Parking/Node Detail-Existing
Alignment). The concession vans would be located along the beach, out of the
road right-of-way, and would not be as much of a safety problem. Sollards,
benches, trash receptacles and some additional landscaping and temporary
portable toilets would complete the short-term plan. The concession vans
would ultimately be incorporated into the final Oasis scheme (see Appendix,
Parking/Node Detail-Proposed Alignment).
Lonq-Term Plan
Beginning at the west end of the study area, the plan proposes that the road
north of West Martello Tower (Atlantic Boulevard) connecting Reynolds Street
to White Street be closed to through traffic. The proposal is currently being
considered by Monroe County Staff. The design (see Appendix,
Opportunities/Constraints - Sheet 9) at the node in this area would act as
termination of access from the east and west.
Moving east across White Street to the indigenous park, it is possible that
Atlantic Boulevard could be realigned to the north of through portions of the
Parkway so that park i ng is on the same side of the street as the beach and
pier. Pier Oasis 1 is sited in this area to provide access and parking for
the picnicking area, pier, courts, playground and existing toilets. Atlantic
Boulevard east of the indigenous park would retain its current alignment. The
parcel of land south of Atlantic Boulevard, at the intersection of Thompson,
has been identified and recommended by the Beach Advisory Board for potential
acquisition as a beach access corridor and limited parking area in compliance
with DNR access distance standards. This parcel would serve as a drop-off for
potential future shuttle service, and provide parking for handicapped Rest
Beach users. Rest Beach is proposed as a natural beach with a narrower
renourished area. The new shore area would be preserved for ecological
interpretation, wading birds and conservation, with a planted, stabilized dune
for picnicking, etc.
In the vertical alignment option, it is proposed that the existing AlA be
raised up approximately 10 feet at the three proposed beach access points along
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Roosevelt. This would allow the continued use of the Parkway for parking and
access to adjacent beach promenade and the beach itself. The road wou 1 d not
be raised in front of 50 shaded parkway spaces may be accommocated under the
elevated portion of the roadway. The elevated portions would enable all
motorists to get impressive views of the beach, ocean and salt ponds.
Roosevelt Boulevard at West Beach Oasis is realigned to the north to allow
parking on the south side of the Boulevard, thereby eliminating vehicular
conflicts. Smathers Beach begins west of the existing groin. This beach is
designed for the active beach uses such as swimming, volleyball, etc., thereby
giving beachgoers a choice of activities between those provided at Rest Beach
and those provided at Smathers Beach.
West of Beach Oasis 3, Roosevelt Boulevard transitions back to its original
alignment to avoid the existing development. Opposite the MSG property, the
Boulevard transitions back to its new alignment. East Beach Oasis 4 is
proposed in this area to provide parking, toilets, and vending for sunbathers
and swimmers. The road running along the eastern property line of the MSG
parcel provides access to Federal government and County property.
The potential future use of the high school parking lots and proposed public
parking garages at selected locations, as currently under consideration by the
City of Key West and recommended by FOOT, as remote parking for beach users
would mitigate parking needs for beach users. During the peak tourist season
(January through April), the high school parking lot would not be available on
weekdays.
The MSG property is also being considered for potential acquisition; but the
cost of acquisition would be high and usable land would be limited due to the
existing Salt Ponds and mangroves which do not permit the development of any
significant parking areas. If the property is acquired, the area could be
used for ecological interpretation and conservation.
Gateway Oas is 5 is centered on the 2, 370-foot segment of the future beach
renourishment project. The facilities at this node, as with all other nodes,
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are designed to meet State standard guidelines. In particular, Gateway Oasis
will provide access for the handicapped to the future beach.
Proqram Items
In addition to the capital improvement components of the plan, there are a
number of program items that can be invaluable in assuring the success of the
implemented plan:
o
Security staffing
"hosts/hostesses"
po 1 ice personne 1 .
pol ice or marine
necessary.
of beach access points could be by "lifeguard" or
who would not be as intimidating as standard
The staff could be equipped with radios so that
patrol personnel could be alerted quickly when
o
Public telephone
access points.
accommodate the
facilities should be at all the
At least one telephone should be
handicapped and small children.
proposed beach
at a level to
o As the demand for beach access increases and park i ng becomes more
difficult, normal economic pressures may make a beach shuttle
feasibile. Hotel operators might find the operation a cost-
effective marketing feature.
o Event programming can assist in full utilization of the beach,
especially during off-peak times. An empty beach can be prone to
vandalism and anti-social activities. Beach programming can include
concerts, volleyball games, life-saving exhibitions, and firework
displays.
o Constant and vigilant maintenance is prudent. A beach that is
constantly kept neat and clean not only attracts more people, it
helps reduce littering and vandalism.
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o The establishment of appearance codes for the concession vans would
enhance the overall image of the beach and might increase the demand
for the vendor goods through the attractive appearance of their
vehicles. The code could be designed to establish minimum standards
while encouraging creativity and individuality.
ORDER OF MAGNITUDE DEVELOPMENT BUDGETS
Order-of-magnitude development budgets were developed for the beach access
plan with its various options to assist prioritization of options, elimination
of options and plan implementation strategizing.
Severa 1 key cost items are the acqu is it ion, if any, of the Parkway /bri da 1
path; the already proposed plans for Higgs Beach and White Street Pier; and
the beach renourishment. The beach renourishment costs have not been
recalculated since they were developed by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. This
item is an essential component of very substantial costs that typically can be
underwritten only by the Federal government renourishment program. The merits
of renourishment must be reaffirmed to obtain the Federal monies.
Some of the planned improvements at Higgs Beach and White Street Pier are
already under way and are not duplicated in the statement of probable
construction budgets. The Parkway ownership question has been raised many
times and has to be answered to fully address the beach access issues and the
final road improvement plans being studied by FOOT.
Short-Term Plan
Concrete Sidewalk Replacement
(1,000' X 201) @ $2.00
Total
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$ 40,000
40,000
20,000
18,000
60,000
12,000
*$150,000 $ 200,000
*Optimal Color Surface Treatment
(1,0001 X 201) @ $2.00
Curb Cuts (4) @ $5,000
Benches (18) @ $1,000
Bollards (120) @ $500
Trash Receptacles
(24) @ $500
Lonq-Term Plan
Pier Oasis 1
Relocation of Atlantic Boulevard at
White Street Pier
$ 160,000
Additional Parking, landscaping and
lighting at Atlantic and White Street
(120,000 s.f. @ $2.00 s.f.)
240,000
Comfort Station/Security Station
(including shower, landscaping, bike
rack and benches)
250,000
Total Cost Pier Oasis 1
$ 650,000
Natural Oasis 2
Drop off area (2,000 s.f. @ $2.00)
4,000
1,000
2,000
Bike rack
Benches (2)
Shower
3,000
2,000
Drinking fountain
Interpretative signage
Landscaping
5,000
5,000
Total Cost Natural Oasis 2
$2,017,000
(Note: Land acquisition of approximately $2,000,000 additional cost)
Parkway Acquisition (Ownership not determined)
Smathers West Beach Oasis 3
Improvement to existing toilets
Total Cost Smather West Beach Oasis 3
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
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Smathers East Beach Oasis 4
Comfort station/security station
(including shower, landscaping, bike
rack and benches)
$ 265,000
Handicapped beach access
2000 s.f. asphalt
200 1. f. rail ing
$
4,000
2,000
(Note: Sanitary sewer might replace pump-out facility in the future)
Total Cost Smather West Beach Oasis 3
Gateway Oasis 5
Comfort station/security station
(including shower, landscaping, bike
rack and benches)
Total Cost Gateway Oasis 5
$ 265,000
Roadway Improvement
New angled parking
$ 750,000
New promenade
450,000
New landscaping
Total Cost Roadway Improvement
250,000
Roadway Realignment
Option 1
Horizontal realignment
1,400,000
Total Cost Horizontal Realignment
Option 2
Vertical realignment
2,700,000
Existing roadway improvement
(including drainage and lighting
Total Cost Vertical Realignment
(Note: Special pavement pattern would be additional cost.)
670,000
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$ 271 ,000
$ 265,000
$1,450,000
1,400,000
3,370,000
Total Construction Costs (Not including
Land Aquisition)
Option 1
Option 2
Soft Costs
4,153,000
6,123,000
Design/Construction Administration
(@ 10% of total construction costs)
Option 1
Option 2
415,000
612,000
Contingency
(@ 15% of total construction costs)
Option 1
623,000
Option 2
919,000
GRAND TOTAL
Option 1
Option 2
$5,190,000
$7,650,000
FUNDING/IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
General Tasks to be Continued or Completed
The exce 11 ent work of the Monroe County Beach Authority Di stri ct I Advi sory
Board should be continued without losing any momentum. The productive,
mutually beneficial City/County working relationship should continue. For
example:
o The Advisory Board should investigate its power to establish user
fees (for concession-van privileges, parking, special events, etc.),
to levy special assessments (on hotel/motel and other tourist
facilities), to program beach activities and to consolidate all
beach management activity.
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o
The Advisory Board should continue
(including those initiated by this study)
and State agencies and other organizations
to establish networking
with the relevant Federal
such as:
u.s. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Marine Fisheries Service
DER
DNR
FOOT
Florida Department of Commerce
o The Advisory Board should work closely with the FOOT in the
development of their plans for South Roosevelt Boulevard.
Beach renourishment plans should be pursued with the Corps of Engineers, DNR,
and relevant political channels.
Local groups such as school classes, garden clubs, environmental groups,
community organizations, church groups, and fraternal organizations might be
tapped for volunteer activities to build and maintain community support and
involvement. Activities might involve beach clean-up campaigns, ecological
interpretive signs, directional/regulatory signage, fitness trails, oasis name
contests, tree adoption programs, "gift catalog programs II (for donations to
purchase benches, trash receptacles, flag poles etc...), user surveys, and
potential user survey activities.
All possible land acquisition and land donation options should be pursued,
especially of the Parkway, if it is determined to be in private ownership.
The second priority for land acquisition is the small parcel south of Atlantic
Boulevard across from Thompson Street, as this will meet DNR's maximum one
half-mile spacing of beach points.
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Implementation of the proposed short-term plan to possibly resolve the
concession situation should have high priority. There are a number of
financing alternatives for this item, one of which is to use a revenue bond
with concession fees as the revenue stream. Urban Development Action Grants
may also provide a financing opportunity with the projects, private and public
involvement.
Facility maintenance and cleanliness for the current situation and throughout
all implementation phases are important. In Disney surveys, the cleanliness
and neatness of their facilities was named as the foremost reason for visitors
being favorably impressed and wanting to return. In this regard, an
appearance and operational code for concession-van operations might be a high
pri ority.
Privatization of beach operations should be explored similar to the current
City/County policy of beach maintenance by a private contractor. Other
juri sdi ct ions have had good experi ence with pri vate compani es providing park
concessions and security. It is normally found to be more economical and more
effective, particularly in smaller jurisdictions that usually don't have the
larger professional park and recreational staffs of metropolitan governments.
Scheduled Specific Steps
The attached plan should be reviewed by all interested parties, especially
local groups, FOOT, DNR, Corps of Engineers, and both the City of Key West and
Monroe County officials.
The short-term plan should be implemented as soon as possible and monitored
closely. Feedback should then be incorporated into other phases.
The FDOT studies for South Roosevelt Boulevard should be closely monitored and
the work coordinated with a determination of ownership of the Parkway.
The renourishment of the beaches should be pursued vigorously to meet the user
demand for beach activities providing a continuing healthy economic base of
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tourism for the City and region. Protection should be provided to the City's
evacuation route, the international airport and the historic, ecologically
sensitive Salt Ponds.
As soon as the FOOT and Corps of Engineers plans are identified, funded, and
scheduled the balance of the beach access plan can be coordinated, refined and
implemented together with the projects of these two agencies. It is
anticipated that a combination of funding sources may be used (see Appendix).
Funding resources and timing may require the phasing of the plan's
implementation. For example, paving treatments and additional landscaping may
be postponed to later phases as more funding is available.
Any master plan, especially a conceptual master plan, is not intended to be a
static document. By definition, a master plan is a starting point, an
articulation of an initial goal that must be constantly reviewed and revised
to remain relevant and meaningful. Therefore, it is recommended that
sUfficiency of improvements be monitored and feedback used to constantly
refine the exact nature, location and timing of subsequent improvements.
Selected Potential Beach Access Fundinq Sources
An overview of the types and sources of funding that may be available for
beach access related projects is summarized for review and subsequent
assignment to components of the beach access plan.
Federal Sources
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Foundation/Agency:
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Division of Recreation and Parks
202 Blount Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Purpose/Activity:
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Development of outdoor recreation resources
on a matching basis with cities. Priority to
projects serving upon populations.
Contact:
Ron Froemke
(904) 488-6321
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Design and construction of facilities for
public use.
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Foundation/Agency:
Florida Department of Transportation
Division of Transportation Planning
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Purpose/Activity:
Urban mass transportation technical studies
to assist in planning, engineering and
designing mass transportation projects.
Activities assisted include studies relating
to management, operations, capital
improvements and economic feasibility.
Contact:
Emmett Owens
(904) 488-7774
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Feasibility analysis of shuttle bus service
and/or water taxi service to Beach.
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Foundation/Agency:
Florida Department of Transportation
Division of Public Transportation
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Purpose/Activity:
Urban Mass Trans i t Demonstration Program
(Section 6) provides grants to develop, test
and promote innovative and nationally
relevant approaches to delivery of public
transportation.
Contact:
Emmett Owens
(904) 488-7774
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Feasibility analysis of shuttle bus service,
cable car, monorail, and/or water taxi
service to beach.
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Foundation/Agency:
Florida Department of Transportation
Division of Public Transportation
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Purpose/Activity:
The Capital Assistance Program for Public
Agencies (Section 3) provides grants and
loans to local publ ic agencies for purchase
of land, vehicles and supporting facilities.
Funding is available to meet transportation
needs of elderly and handicapped as well.
Contact:
Emmett Owens
(904) 488-7774
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Acquisition of equipment to operate a shuttle
bus, cable car, monorail, and/or water tax i
shuttle to beach.
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Foundation/Agency:
Florida Department of General Services
Motor Pool Division
Larson Building
Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Purpose/Activity:
Provides assistance to local agencies in
acquisition of equipment, vehicles and
watercraft and can assist in obtaining
surplus state vehicles.
Contact:
John Rodgers or Ed Underwood
(904) 488-4290
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Discounts on boat and vehicle purchase that
may be needed for beach access operations.
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Foundation/Agency:
Seagrant
Rosenstiel School of Marine Science
Miami, Florida
Purpose/Activity:
Marine related research and information
dissemination
Contact:
Don Pybas, Area Agent
(305) 361-4017
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May be receptive to fund beach user /touri st
surveys, monitoring and analysis of short-
term plan; and preparation of ecological
interpretative material.
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Foundation/Agency:
City/County/Authority
Special Assessments/
Special Service Areas/
Special Districts
Purpose/Activity:
From the relatively narrow provision of a
specific improvement, to an ad valorem levy
for a specific implement or service, to a
planning and management tool.
Contact:
City of Key West/Monroe County
Beach Authority
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May fund beach access facilities and
programs.
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Foundation/Agency:
City/County/Authority
Tax Increment Financing
Purpose/Activity:
To produce revenues from within established
tax framework for planning, redevelopment
through use of revenue bonds, trust funds,
etc.
Contact:
City of Key West/Monroe County
Beach Authority
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May fund beach access facilities and
programs.
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Foundation/Agency:
City/County/Authority
Parking Fees
Purpose/Activity:
Collection of parking tolls, parking meter
revenue, etc.
Contact:
City of Key West/Monroe County
Beach Authority
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May be used to fund beach access facilities.
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Foundation/Agency:
City/County/Authority
General Obligation Bond
Purpose/Activity:
Fund public facilities.
Contact:
City of Key West/Monroe County
Beach Authority
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May fund beach access facilities.
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Foundation/Agency:
City/County/Authority
Recreation Impact Fees
Purpose/Activity:
Assess developers to pay for recreational
facilities
Contact:
City of Key West/Monroe County
Beach Authority
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May be used to fund beach access faci 1 ities
and programs.
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Foundation/Agency:
Save Our Coast Program
Purpose/Activity:
Contact:
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
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Foundation/Agency:
U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Federal Outdoor Recreation
Acquisition, Development and
Planning Program
Purpose/Activity:
Planning, acquisition, and development of
outdoor recreation facilities.
Contact:
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Land acquisition, beach access facility
development and planning.
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Foundation/Agency:
Army Corps of Engineers
P.O.Box 4970
Jacksonville, FL 32232-0019
Purpose/Activity:
Beach renourishment
Contact:
(904) 791-2203
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Reconstruction of beaches.
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State Sources
Foundation/Agency:
Florida Department of Natural Resources
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Purpose/Activity:
Outdoor recreation projects.
Contact:
Rick Froemke
(904) 488-6321
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Design and contraction of beach access
facilities.
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Foundation/Agency:
Florida Inland Navigation District
Purpose/Activity:
Beach renourishment, public navigation,
public recreation, boating safety projects.
Contact:
Art Wilde
(305) 627-3386
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May fund beach access facilities and assists
in beach renourishment. NOTE: First need to
expand District to include Monroe County.
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Private Sources
Foundation/Agency:
Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
Haskell Building, Oak & Fisk Streets
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Purpose/Activity:
General purpose, including capital support
for building funds; foundation expresses an
interest in oceanography. Emphasis on
Florida.
Contact:
Max Morris, Executive Director
(904) 359-0670
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May be receptive to gift catalog approach to
finance a specific recreational element (e.g.
fitness trail, nature walk), equipment or
contribution to nature center building fund.
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Foundation/Agency:
Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust
16 East 34th Street
New York, New York 10016
Purpose/Activity:
Foundation has a special interest in
conservation and protection of Atlantic and
Gulf Coast barrier islands. Mary Flagler
Cary is the granddaughter of Henry Flagler so
it is likely that the trust might have a
special interest in a South Florida project.
Contact:
Edward Ames
(212) 689-8025
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May be receptive to gift catalog approach to
finance a specific recreational element (e.g.
fitness trail, nature walk), equipment or
contribution to beach access facilities.
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Foundation/Agency:
Gannett Foundation
Lincoln Towner
Rochester, New York 14604
Purpose/Activity:
Broad purpose; grants concentrated in
communities with Gannett newspaper operations
(USA Today).
Contact:
Eugene Dorsey
(716) 262-3315
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May be recept i ve to gift cata 109 approach to
finance a specific recreational element (e.g.
fitness trail, nature walk), equipment or
contribution to beach access facilities.
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Foundation/Agency:
George W. Jenkins Foundation, Inc.
(Publix Supermarkets Founder)
P.O. Box 407
Lakeland, Florida 33802
Purpose/Activity:
Broad purpose; emphasis on community funds
and youth agencies in Florida.
Contact:
George W. Jenkins, President
(813) 686-1188
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
May be receptive to gift catalog approach to
finance a specific recreational element (e.g.
fitness trail, nature walk), equipment or
contribution to beach access facilities.
43
Foundation/Agency:
Purpose/Activity:
Contact:
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Selby Foundation
Southeast Bank Trust Co.
P.O. Box 267
Sarasota, Florida 33578
Broad purpose; emphasis on education for
Flori da res i dents, community funds and youth
agencies.
Lloyd E. O'Meara, Vice President
(813) 953-8272
May be receptive to gift catalog approach to
finance a specific recreational element (e.g.
fitness trail, nature walk), equipment or
contribution to beach access facilities.
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Foundation/Agency:
Purpose/Activity:
Contact:
Applicability to Key West
Beach Access Project:
Winn-Dixie Stores Foundation
5050 Edgewood Court
Drawer B, West Bay Station
Jacksonville, Florida 32205
Grants for local and national community
agencies, generally within southeastern
states served by Winn-Dixie.
James Cameron, President
(904) 783-5000
May be recept i ve to gift catalog approach to
finance a specific recreational element (e.g.
fitness trail, nature walk), equipment or
contribution to beach access facilities.
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SMALLER FLORIDA FOUNDATIONS
The following foundations are based in Florida and donation patterns reflect a
primary interest in the local area, with a secondary interest in other Florida
projects. They generally make smaller contributions ($200 - $15,000) but
would be worth contacting for application guidelines. Since these foundations
are small, there is not extensive information on them through the various
foundation directories, other than that listed below.
George B. Storer Foundation
1177 Kane Concourse
Bay Harbor Island
Miami Beach, Florida 33154
Broad purpose general giving, including an interest in conservation.
Application deadline: November 30.
Contact: Peter Storer, President (305) 866-0211
Bastien Foundation
6991 West Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33317
Broad purpose general giving, including interest in education and youth
projects.
Bay Branch Foundation
2601 East Oakland Park Boulevard, #202
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
Broad purpose general giving with an interest in services for handicapped
(possibly recreation facilities).
Contact: Mrs. Louise King, Trustee
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Crane Foundation
One Financial Plaza, Suite 2500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33394
Broad purpose, primarily local giving. Interest in health, community funds
and cultural programs.
Walter Corporation Foundation
P.O. Box 22601
1500 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida 33607
Broad purpose grants. primarily for community funds.
Eckerd Corporation Foundation
P.O. Box 4689
Clearwater Florida 33518
Broad purpose support for community funds.
Davis Foundation
5050 Edgewood Court
Jacksonville, Florida 32205
Broad purpose support for education, youth agencies.
Contact: Thomas W. Bishop, Vice President
Harris Foundation
Melbourne, Florida 32919
General purpose grants for community funds, cultural programs and youth
agencies.
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Mr. Richard H. Witker, City Manager
City of Key West
525 Angela Street
Key West, Florida 33040
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Re: Key West/Monroe County Beach Access Study
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The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners has commissioned
our firm to conduct the subject study in order to gather and analyze
data required for the joint City/County application to the State
of Florida for funding of the beach renourishment project. This
study, authorized by the District 1 Beach Advisory Board, will deal
specifically with the ingress/egress to the entire proposed beach
project, with those factors which directly, or indirectly, may
affect its accessibility. In order to reasonably evaluate this
subject we will need certain information that is solely in the
purview of the pertinent city staff members. Accordingly, it would
be most helpful if your office would authorize the relea8e of answers
to the questions below:
1. Status of ownership of the 660 feet of beachfront property
east of and contiguous to White Street Pier?
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2. Status of ownership of White Street Pier to include
possibility of demolition of existing pier and replacement by a
pedestrian only structure? Is the "reverter clau~e" in the DOT
agreement a resolvable issue?
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3. Status of ownership of the strip of property commonly
known as the Bridle Path which runs parallel to and contiguous to
the north side on AlA (South Roosevelt Boulevard)?
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4. The number of accidents recorded each year for the past
five years on AlA from East Martello Tower to Bertha Street and on
Atlantic Boulevard from White Street to Reynolds Street? Additionally,
if available, the numbers of deaths, personal injuries, and estimated
property damage resulting from these accidents?
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5. The number and type of vendors' licenses issued for doing
business at Smathers Beach?
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above, is compiled and evaluated, announced meetings will be schedu
to solicit public input on the subject. The first of these meetings
is scheduled for the last week of January. We would therefore
greatly appreciate a response to the above questions prior to January .
Your efforts, and those of your staff, on this matter will contribute
significantly to restoring a viable beach to the City of Key West.
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KEY WEST, flORIDA
February 1, 1988
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Mr. Paul Wick
Grant Manager
Monroe County
5825 Junior College Road West
Wing II, Stock Island
Key West, Florida 33040-4399
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Dear Mr. Wick:
In an effort to promote greater City/County cooperation regarding the
beaches, the City of Key West is happy to share its concerns with you.
We anticipate the prospect of pass-through funds from the Florida
Department of Environmental Regulation's Coastal Management Section.
These funds will improve access to the beaches, and help to solve the
associated parking and pedestrian prOblems now facing the City of Key
West.
Improved public access to the beaches is a high priority under this
grant program. The City is faced with inadequa~e parking facilities
citywide. The City Planning Department in their analysis of traffic
noted that at the height of the tourist season there is a demand for
a thousand (1000) parking spaces to service the needs for parking at
the beaches. The expected future demand is even greater.
Traffic accidents along the southern section of the City, which is
where the beaches are located, account for half of all traffic accidents
in the City. What is needed is a smooth flow of traffic, and adequate
parking areas.
The mobile vendors create demands on existing parking facilities.
Vendors use most of the eXisting parking spaces adjacent to the beaches,
thereby causing our visitors to park across the street. There is also
the problem caused by suppliers to these vendors and their ability to
find adequate parking. At present, we have a situation where the sup-
pliers must double park in order to unload deliveries for the mobile
vendors. This situation creates crowding and ties up one lane of
traffic in an already congested area.
Signalization. along the beaches, particularly along Smathers Beach is
needed. The existing situation allows for cars to park on the Bridle
Path which is across the street from the beach. People then have to
cross the street along South Roosevelt Boulevard to get to the beach.
What is needed is a pedestrian crosswalk coupled with traffic signals
that would alert drivers of the pedestrian traffic.
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February 1, 1988
Signage is another area of need. Presently there are no signs that
alert drivers to the pedestrian traffic along~the beaches. As noted
above, a possible solution may be a crosswalk for pedestrian traffic.
Signs placed in either direction of the crosswalk would show pedestrians
and drivers where street crossing is permitted.
Another area of concern is the motorized vehicles, for example motor-
cycles, or mopeds that drive on the sidewalks. Presently the drop
curbing along the beaches allows easy access to the sidewalks by these
vehicles. This creates a safety hazard for pedestrians. A possible
solution may be to install curbing in an effort to slow down motorized
traffic on the ~idewalks.
We hope this grant application will be able to solve some of the
problems the City of Key West is now facing. If I can be of further
assistance, please contact me at 292-8100.
Sincerely,
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Richard H. Witker
City Manager
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Enclosures
cc: Peter Horton, Assistant City Manager
Art Mosley, City Planner
BOB ~z Mn! I'L_ER5OI'I
OOVERl'IOR SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Project Development & Environment
1000 N.W. 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
May 30, 1989
Mr. Christopher ILA. Mace.'l, RU,
Regional Planning Manager
Post, Buckely, Schuh & Jernigar, Inc.
8600 N.W. 36th Street
Miami, Florida 33166-6622
Re: SR AlA/South Roosevelt Blvd.
Work Program Item Number: 6116870
State Project Number: 90003-1503
Federal Aid Project Number: Not assigned
From: Bertha Street To: SR 5/US 1
County: ~1onroe
Dear l~r. Nacey:
As a follow-up to our verbal discussions on the referenced study and
review of your report entitled "Key West Beach Access, Protection and
Enhancement Project/Public Project Workshop Reportll, we offer the
following comments below.
As you are aware the Department has recently begun a Project
Development & Environmental (PD&E) study of the South Roosevelt
Boulevard corridor. This study will deal with issues such as traffic
capacity and operations, drainage, seawall restoration and/or
replacement, parking considerations as well as environmental concerns.
We anticipate this study to take approximately 18 months. As we begin
development of viable alternatives, we will consider final
recommendations from your report as well as recommendations from the
City of Key West and Monroe County as part of our PD&E process. We
also understand the City of Key West has hired a consultant to perform
a drainage study for the City. We will be awaiting the results of
that report as well.
During our meeting of May 15th you discussed the potential for
realignment of South Roosevelt in order to provide for better access
and parking. We will exam such an alternative considering
right-of-way impacts and ownership, which, as you are aware, is not
completely defined in this area.
,:,
Mr. Christopher W.A. Macey
May 30, 1989
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Since South Roosevelt is not funded for construction within the
Department's five (5) year work program, it may be advisable for the
City and County to consider interim improvements based on the findings
of your report.
I trust this answers your concerns. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact Mr. Ehsan f.1oharnmadi, Project Development
Manager or nyself.
L. Gomez, P. E.
District Project Development &
Environment Engineer
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cc: Jose Abreu
Ehsan Mohammadi
PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCTED BY
POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH, & JERNIGAN
FOR MONROE COUNTY
MEETING MINCTES - JANUARY 30, 1989
A Public Hearing was conducted by Post, Buckley, Schuh &
,Jernigan for Monroe County on January 30, 1989. The purpose 0 f
this meeting was to elicit the views of the general public con-
cerning access to the public beaches on the south side of the
island of Key West between East Martello Tower and the Casa Mari-
na Betel. This was a fact-finding session to determine the
:Jeec s, ~re\'a i 1 ing opinions, a 1 terna te potentia.1 improvement con-
cepts I and inforr.',ation pertinent to traffic control and parking
In the vicinity of these beaches.
The meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Bob Harris of
P3S&J. Present from PBS&J were Bob Harris, the Regional vice
President, Chris Macey, a registered Landscape Architect and
Planner, and Frank. Butler, their Key l-lest Representa tive.
Present from the Monroe County Beach Authority District I Adviso-
r:/ Beard were Randy Moore, Chairman, Emma Cates, Vice-Chairman,
Co~issioner Virginia Panico, and Walter Marlow. Commissioner
~Tones 'V,;as absent. It was explained by Bob Harris that this 'vas
not an official' meeting of the Monroe County Beach Authority
District I rldvisory Board, however, the members of this board do
have an interest in this project. Paul Wick, the County Grants
Manager was then introduced.
Bob Harris then explained background information as follows:
This study is being funded by a NOAA Grant passed through the
office of Coastal Zone Management to the Florida Department of
Environmental Regulation. This is a $40,000.00 grant that is
being matched by $6,000.00 in local funds from the Tourist Devel-
opment Council. This study is not for the beach itself, but the
access to the beach and parking. Other studies being done by the
Corps. of Engineers will eventually instruct all the segments of
the Beach Project Master Plan. The study we are conducting is
directed to the beach access issues and how to solve the parking
problem only, eventually to develop a plan that both the City and
the County will adopt. It is intended to be both a short and long
range plan for all the beach fund in the area of Key West.
Chris Macey then outlined the objectives of the study. He
explained that each and every person's views are extremely impor-
tant. He explained, that at this meeting we would be using what
is called the Nominal Group Technique. This technique is to
break up into three groups. Three general questions would be
asked, and every person's thoughts would be written down. Then
each person would be asked to write, on an index card, after dis-
cussion, what they felt the top five issues were.
Paul Wick then explained the background for the grant applica-
tion. An ahnouncement of availability of funds was made by DER.
Mr. wick filed an application, and got the money. He explained
that the County is very interested in working with the City to
improve the beaches, and eventually expedite a Beach Master Plan
fo~ the entire county.
Chris Macey then explained the background information regard-
lng Florida Department of Transportation's project several years
ago, when they were planning to recon~truct the road. They
stopped this project, mainly due to the fact that they were con-
ce~ned with safety issues, such as drainage, the question of
exactly where the right of way is, (which still has not been
reselved), parking, and vending.
He then expressed some issues related to this study to give a
general idea of what we are addressing. They are safety; such as
on street parking, bridal path ownership and it's possible use
for parking, the use of meters, park and ride, building a parking
structure, requiring designated legal vending areas, installation
of traffic control devices, curbs, speed limits, speed bumps,
cross walks, overpasses/tunnels, and stop lights. Accessibility;
such as for pedestrians (including handicapped), joggers, bicy-
clists, automobiles, buses, cross walks, visual access. Image
and identi ty; such as views, providing an exci ting tropical is-
land that is safe, secure, and serene. Historical and ecological
heritage; such as, the bridal path, the salt ponds, and the beach
:. tsel f. Fixtures, operation, maintenance and financing; such as
shelters, rest rooms, site furnishings, benches, trash recepta-
c les, bike racks, water fountains, accent lighting, pedestrian
lighting, and street lighting. Features; such as an observation
area or tower, or a lighthouse. Personnel, equipment, and facili-
ties for the beach, and, last but not least, funding.
He then explained the schedule. First, the project workshop.
PBS&J will be analyzing the results of information obtained at
this meeting, and then will conduct a second presentation to
further elicit views on the alternatives. Then the results will
be finalized into a set of recommendations, which will then be
presented in the beginning of September to the City and County
Commissions.
The public was then divided into three groups.
general questions asked were as follows:
The three
1) What would you like to see happen to improve the beach
access, appearance, and activity?
2) What do you see as the biggest challenges to achieve
the desired improvements?
3) What steps do you think are the most important steps to
achieve the desired improvements.
After U'.e group session, Chris Macey briefly discussed the
issues expressed by the public, and explained the results would
be forthcoming. They are attached to these minutes. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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MONROE COUNTY BEACH AUTHORITY
DISTRICT 1 ADVISORY BOARD
Meeting Date: May 31, 1989
.~lace: City of Key West Commissioner's Chambers
525 Angela Street
Key West, Florida
MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. by Vice-Chairperson Emma
Cates. Present were Virginia Panico and Walter Marlowe. Chairman
Randy Moore and Douglas Jones were absent.
The minutes of meetings on March 14th and April 18th were reviewed
and approved as written.
A recommended Request For Proposal (RFP) from prospective candidates
to act as facilitators for accomplishing approval and funding for the
Key West Beach Project was reviewed. (Commissioner Jones arrived at
6:45 P.M.). A motion was made and approved to use the RFP as submitted
and to publish it in the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Associa-
tion Newsletter and other appropriate publications. The Board agreed
without formal resolution to review all proposals at a subsequent
meeting and to make appropriate recommendations regarding applicants
to the Board of County Commissioners for their decision and final
selection.
A discussion concerning the application for permit for the White Street
Pier and related beach project followed. After review of the amended
permit application, the Board approved a motion to request the County
Manager to submit the application as soon as possible. In subsequent
discussion it was learned that the Tourist Development Council (TDC)
had earlier in the day denied a County request for funds to reimburse
the preparation costs of revised application. Reason for denial was
stated to be the lack of prior approval by the District 1 TDC Advisory
Board. Commissioner Panico reminded the Board that the District ,1
TDC Advisory Board had previously passed a resolution which automatically
confirmed those beach-related funding requests approved by the Beach
Advisory Board. Commissioner Jones requested permission to be excused
in order that he might re-address the issue to the IDC which was still
in session. He departed and returned within 15 minutes stating that
the TDC had agreed to fund the requested expense.
Chris Macey with Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan gave the Board a
brief preview of the public presentation on the Beach Access Study
scheduled for 7:00 P.M. that evening. Mr. Macey suggested potential
ideas for enhancing traffic control, parking, and general accessibility
to Higgs and Smathers Beaches. Short-term, relatively inexpensive
concepts were examined, as well as more costly long-term ideas, such
as elevated parking in the vicinity of Smathers Beach over AlA (South
Roosevelt). Mr. Jones suggested that it would probably be better
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to elevate the road and put the parking underneath. Mr. Macey agreed
that the idea had merit and that he would investigate further its
plausibility.
Funding for proposed improvements in the vicinity of the beach were
discussed. It was pointed out that although funds were available from
the state and federal governments for the actual renourishment of the
beach, funding for peripheral improvements and the subsequent mainte-
nance requirements may not be as readily available. Mr. Macey agreed
that the study would examine other potential funding sources, but that
the Board should consider the possibility of tax increment financing
authority in the beach zone of influence. Bob Harris of Post, Buckley,
Schuh and Jernigan stated that the state statute establishing the
beach authorities provided this latitude, but that to-date it had not
been included in the county ordinance.
Frank Butler reminded the Board that Lonnie Rider, Florida Department
of Natural Resources--Beaches and Shores, had stated that he and his
staff would assist Monroe County with their application for funds from
the Florida Beach Management Plan. Mr. Butler stated that he would
call Mr. Rider to ascertain his present intentions regarding this
assistance and advise the Board if more formal action would be required.
The next meeting was set for July 11, 1989. (Subsequently rescheduled
to July 24, 1989.)
The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 P.M.
MEMORANDUM
Jul y 26, 1989
To: Thomas W. Brown, County Administrator
From: Paul Wick, Grants Manager
Re: Action taken by Beach Advisory Board, 7/25/89
At a meeting held last evening, the District 1 Beach Advisory
reviewed proposals submitted to our RFP for a Beach
Consultant.
5 timley responses were received and all were reviewed.
A list of respondents is attached in the order in which
proposals were received. Proposals by Regional Research
Associates of West Palm and Applied Technology Management,
Inc. of Gainsville were rejected as not meeting the full
scope of the RFP. In the former case, the firm's experience
was limited to economic impact studies as part of beach
projects. The latter is a coastal engineering firm primarily
doing beach planning.
The remaining 3 proposals were from entities that had both
spearheaded beach renourishment projects and been
responsible for lobbying efforts to secure funding for these
projects. Thus, it is the recommendation of the Advisory
Board that these individuals/firms be interviewed by the
BOCC, sitting as the Beach Authority, at the August 9
meeting in Key West. A time certain of 2:00 PM was
requested.
Please advise me how you want to proceed with this and I
will see that all necessary notifications and arrangements
are made.
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Beach Advisory Board members
Page 4A I Key West Citizen. Sunday. June 4, 1989
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week that the Florida Department of Trans-
portation has enthusiastically endorsed
their plan to reroute NOrth Roosevelt Boule-
vard w~ in order to improve traffic
flow and make the busy beach highway saf-
er.
Chris Macey. of the engineering firm. said
plans call for moving the highway right-of-
way. so it occupies what is known as the bri-
dle path. a dirt and shell road that parallels
North Roosevelt.
The exiSting road would be used for park-
ing. he explained. In order to accommodate
everyone. plans calls for moving the mobile
vendors out of the street and onto the side-
walk.
, Once accomplished. all parking would be
on the oceanside of the highway. At present.
the bulk of it is on the opposite side of the
road and traffic is slowed because of turn-
ing. At the same time. pedestrians are trying
to cross Roosevelt to get from the parking
area to the beach.
The only roadblock remaining is the side-
walk. Macey said. Before work can begin. it
must be determined if it is strong enough to
support the concession wagons.
The plan has been well received by the mo-
bile vendors as well as the FDaf. Macey
said.
At the same meeting. Macey presented the
firm'S plan for limiting beach access to cer-
tain points.
The purpose is primarily crowd control. It
would be done by funneling beachgoers
through five access points u in this case
they will be called "oases." It is a crowd-con-
trol measure; people going and coming will
walk by public restrooms. showers and
trash containers. '
This concept is popular elsewhere in FlOri-
da. Not only is it a good crowd-control de-
vice. it also helps preserve sand dunes and
protects beach vegetation.' ~
At present. motorists using,
Roosevelt run a gauntlet of hazards. Many
drivers are busy searching for open parking'
spots instead of keeping their attention on
the roadway ahead. In addition. people walk-
ing. to and from the beach are crossing the
same section of busy highway on foot. To
add to the distractions. sitting at curbside is
a row of mobile vendors. There are just too
many demands for a motorist's attention be-
ing made simultaneously to make driving
safe.
Any improvements would be welcome.
Those suggested by the consultant seem
reasonable and capable of being accom-
plished without a great deal of disruption or
expense.
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M:.C't'Y J.. lhe tnl:lnt'r:rPI' pro.
poMI 10 move mobile vt.T1c1nf..
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.'d..walk_ 11ley cO\lld Ix: 10-
C'~lrcl N) Ihdr I'tuv1ce '\It'tnuow"
I(~vr out directly on'n th.. .Irlp
or AAndy bench. Itav'nl: on 'he
alrret akle ""vernl rret or aide.
WAlk ror p~dt:,rr1:.n! to U.!'at:'.
"he new nrrnnRr.mellt would
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u~d hy velld()r~. V;\ J1 !'I. II
wOllld 01.0 nllow .I:"al..r
d,lv" vl.lhlllly 'n on m.."
""here m;'lllY pe<.leelr1:\1l!J cro~a
Ihe road., .
MohUr vcnt!nr. had ruclvrd
Ihe plan well. Mac')' ."Iel. Bul
brrore Ihe plan could Ix: pill
Inlo errecl. Ihe aldew"lk mll.1
nrsllx: le.lrd 10 make allre II
c"n aupporl tile welghl o(
ve",lIn~ vehicle.,
Mobile ""ndo", wcre looked
upon ....11h rnvor by U..nch
[}o.uu nlemlx:r Douj( Jone..
who called Uatm "Ihe 1""1 o(
rree rnle'l'rUe.. lie .ald no
Rovenunent conccMlon could
orrer Ihe puhlle cOlllparnhle
aervtce. v"rlety nnel nc.xlhlllly.
nnd recommcnt!ed Ih')' he
hpl al Smalhr,." Urach. I
AI"" Incl\lded In (ul life
plan. ror Ihe hench Arc nve
"011..",," or Ix:ach enlry point.
which would nllow R more
C'onlrolll""f1 nccr~flI to Ihe
hmrh. 11,ey wOllld orrcr I'\lh.
II" ("'III11ra awll nA Ill"C'~
nll...ho....rA. Allel wo"I.. "'" 10.
cated al ft'l:ulnr Inlrrvnl. rrom
nne end 01 lire Ix:.:lch 10 Il,e
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lhe While Sired Ncr willi..,
rrm"""d entirely <.<"pl ror
'Ihe ronn-de pl~trnnn .1 the
..nd or Ihe eJ<1.111I~ l'ler, ^
woo<len or-,n will then.. ""III
rn'm Ihe .hore 10 U,e pht.
form. r('pl;\cln~ 'he C'OfltTtte
t"nu"ewny. An rJ{len~lnn or
"n.hln~ rler" moy otend the
p1r'r "III rlJrt1l~r, 11lt'~ (1'1111-
mn.'eft C'O~I of r("movlnJ{ 011"
[01l"<",,"7IY I~ $2.5 million. nnd
rnn..lructlon or Uu: wondt"n
pIer I.. upccled to c(~~l Aholll
the IlI:'me. [)o..1.n.t JTIr"mhr-f!lll
hope Ihe .lalc nnd lederal
~O'\Tmmenl. will pick up 75
I"'rrrnl orlhe I~h,
PI~n. 01.0 tentallvrly call
(or re:ltl~nmcnl or ^tlnnllr.
lloult:'Vilnl, 1\0 the ro....uj 1A!ould
run ~Ion~ tilt; Indl~r:noll" P"rk
hlllldllll:, lI1"klll~ Ihe CIlfTent
I>occe hall court. 0. parlor Ule
ocrnnfron' .....1rk..
.Co Ahe"d nn<\ lake UIe
hocce 1)0"\11 court.., ther'(' Brr"n'l
Ih"t mnny IIAIi~n. In Key
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ml..lon w"a "dennllrly'" pion.
nlnlllo clOA< orr 11I~0 lJe"ch.
IlInkln~ th~ rOlll1ly hrnrh nil
cnd""cd pArk Oy "eAd-..ndln~
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1I01d. Slred_ I Ie ..~lcl he h~d
kllown or nve child. <II klllrd
In lramc Ihere .Inee he lived
here. Macey ronnnncd Ihat
mo,t or Ihe bad Imme o.ccl.
denl. here occur on 'he
.Iretch rrom Smathers 10 lhe
Ca"" Mnrlna.
^l11on~ Ihe mo.1 atr.lV3-
gallt propo.al. Wn3 8 ,ul:Jl".'
lion 10 build n aecond alory
. parklnJ: 101 over .trelchea or
Soulh HooPl(:veU 10 tll,e Ule
p"rkJnj( crunch. JOlleo ."g'
I:eslcd Ihey could "'~ve money
by rc""",tnll Ule dealj(n ..
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maIVelled Al how "we Apend
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ond we don'( ha"e n ,lime,"
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The prototype of this small
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Park (N.Y.), hence its slightly
classical appearance. It would be
appropriate in a wide variety of
settings, however, from the
wilderness to the semi-urban.
The two restrooms are fully
accessible to the handicapped and
can be used by either sex, this
making it also convenient for
handicapped visitors accompanied
by attendants of the opposite sex.
In order to minimize the visual
impact of the building, the natural
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wall windows. This makes it
possible to lower the roof line and
reduce the visible bulk without the
windows being too low for privacy.
Ventilation is by fixed louvers
which can be sealed from the inside
when not required.
Exterior materials: painted
clapboard walls; painted tongue-
and-groove screen panels; exterior
ceiling and soffits; natural cedar
roof shingles.
DESIGN . . . A publication of the Park Practice Program
Double Rest Room Contributed by
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Comfort
Station
This attractive comfort station
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Reserve in the Bay of Islands
Maritime and Historic Park, New
Zealand,
Although it is necessary that
toilet facilities be easily accessible
and within sight of visitors, they
must also remain as visually
unobtrusive as possible. (The
architect who \-vorked on the pro-
ject said that it was a notoriously
difficult design brief to provide
appropriate facilities in a natural
setting. )
A rustic theme \\'as chosen for
the building utilizing round and
half-round tanalised posts
DESIGN. . . A publication of the Park Practice Program
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because they were a common
design element in the reserve,
e.g., fences, car barriers, etc.
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building \-veathered. It appears
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Portable
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In the late 1970s, public bath-
houses were constructed at two of
Delaware's oceanfront State Parks
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Seashore. Access was via
boardwalks extending from the
bathhouse out across the dunes
and then terminating with steps
to the beach.
To provide barrier-free access, a
switch-back ramp and landing
system was designed and con-
structed to meet all ANSI regula-
tions. The project was funded by
Delaware's Department of Com-
munity Affairs and was 100%
reimbursable through the National
Park Service's Land and Water
Conservation Fund. The total
project cost at both parks was
$2,400.00.
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an integral part of the barrier-free
beach access system. At the begin-
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ashore and any grading inconsis-
tencies caused by the surf. Next,
the portable boardwalk is set in
place. The sections can be easily
adjusted and re-positioned as
necessary. This portable board-
walk system serves as an impor-
tant outdoor recreational feature
of the oceanfront parks, giving
continued enjoyment and pleasure
to the handicapped.
DESIGN , , , A publication of the Park Practice Program
Portable Boardwalk ContribuWd by
Index B-3868 I Winter 1986 C. L. Gaines
I Control N-I685-B Delaware Parks/Rec
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This versatile, accessible board-
walk is located in Stiglmeier Park
in the Town of Cheektowaga, a
suburb of Buffalo, New York. It
is 780 ft. long, 5 ft. \".'ide and to,
tally elevated.
The terrain over which the
boardwalk is laid encompasses
swamp areas. Therefore, the
boardwalk makes this area acces-
sible to people on foot, as well as
wheelchair users. It also marks
the only accessible area within
the town where handicapped
people can enjoy nature up close.
The boardwalk is accessible
from one of the park's main
roads. An asphalt paved ap-
proach leads directly onto the
boardwalk with no change in ele-
vation. Because the surrounding
terrain is lower than the road,
the entire boardwalk was built el-
evated above the forest floor.
The 5-ft. width will comforta-
bly accommodate any wheelchair
in one direction but not two-way
traffic. To remedy this problem,
turn around areas were built
every 100 to 150 feet.
Along with the three turn
around areas featured, this
boardwalk also has two large ob-
servation platforms which can ac-
commodate from one to eight
wheelchairs comfortably.
The handrails of the boardwalk
measure 36 in. from the decking
to the top rail with a middle rail
16 in. up from the floor. A lower
rail is also built in, which lines
each outer edge of the decking
floor boards. The purpose of this
is to prevent the small front
wheels of the wheelchairs from
rolling off the deck edges. A
piece of 2 in. x 4 in. wood is
used for each section of rail with
a 2 in. x 6 in. piece used as the
top handrail.
DESIGN. , , A publication of the Park Practice Program
Accessible Boardwalk Contributed by
Index B-3902 I Fall 1987 Robert Off
I Control N-I717-B Cheeklowaga, N.Y.
All wood used for construction
is pressure treated yellow pine.
The posts ranged from 8 ft. to 14
ft. in length depending on topog-
raphy and were 4 in. x 4 in. in
dimension. The objective was to
keep the entire boardwalk at a
constant level from the access
road which is why the post
lengths varied.
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8 in. x 5 ft., placed flush against
each piece horizontally. This
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John Calvert, a designer with
the City of Ellisville Parks and
Recreation Department in
Missouri shares this water foun-
tain design with our subscribers
and readers.
The fountain may be con-
structed of treated rough-cut or
CCA (Chromated Copper
Arsenate) treated and surfaced
pine lumber, depending on the
availability of materials and the
desired appearance. The fountain
is designed so that any park
employee may construct the unit
with ease and with a minimal
amount of tools.
Calvert stated that during the
past season, the Ellisville Parks
and Recreation Department had
received many compliments on
the aesthetics and durability of
the fountain.
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P.V.C. Gates
These easily constructed poly-
vinyl chloride (P.Y.c.) gates haw
become a temporary solution to i1
long-standing park maintenance
problem. Regional Park \lanager
Bob Jones (,f the Delaware State
Parks System sugge~ted the idea
of using P.\'.c. in place of chain-
link barriers. The P.\'.c. gates are
lightweight, low-cost and have a
clean appearance. After some
initial skepticism, the gates were
first used at Cape Henlopen State
Park by Park Superintendent Jack
Goins.
Coating the P.V.c. pipe with
exterior white paint inhibits the
deterioration of the product by the
sun's ultra-violet ravs and adds to
its longevitv. In addition, painting
the gates gives the impression of a
heavy duty iron pipe gate, which
seems to discourage nndaIism. A
typical P.V.c. gate for d 20' vvide
roadwav can be cons tructed and
installed within a 1/2 day by park
maintenance staff for under
550.00.
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Entrance
Sign
Two of Delaware's north-
ernmost parks had recently under-
gone entrance improvements and
required signage. This handsome
entrance sign was created by Greg
Kindig, former designer with
Delaware Parks and Recreation,
Technical Services Section. The
design accomplished three things:
1) announced the new park en-
trance; 2) blended with the land-
scape; and 3) met budgetarv limi-
tations.
The sign itself is constructed of
1" x 6" tongue and groove red-
wood. The posts and horizontal
cross supports are 6" x 6" salt-
treated lumber faced with red-
wood to match. A mitered red-
DESIGN , , , A publication of the Park Practice Program
Entrance Sign Contributed by
Index A-1935 I Winter 1986 C.L Gaines
I Control N-1688-A Delaware Parks/Rec
wood cap is added to complete
the sign.
The final costs per sign, using
an outside contractor, were
roughly 5600.00. This included
materials, construction and instal-
lation. The plexiglass letters were
manufactured and installed by a
separate contractor whose prices
are reflected in the above costs.
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Interpretive
Nature Trail
Signs
To provide the public with an
educational and informative visit
to Cape HEnlopen State Park,
Delav,'are, a nature trail was de-
veloped which highlights the
dune habitat, the pinelands and
wetland environments. Interpre-
tive nature trail signs \"'ere de-
\'eloped to provide interpretation
and to give direction and clear
graphic portrayal.
Many design considerations
were addressed for the proposed
trail signs. Due to the corrosive
beach atmosphere in the park, the
type and quality of material were
major factors. Budget constraints
and vandal-resistant materials
\vere also assessed. Through the
collective efforts of the Delaware
Division of Parks and Recreation,
an all-aluminum sign was
selected.
The Technical Services Section
provided the metal photo man-
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ufacturer with the graphics,
artwork and text. The metal
photos are mounted by using an
exterior strip adhesive and
aluminum rivets. The adhesive
acts as a barrier between the metal
photo and aluminum plate to
prevent oxidation. This entire unit
is mounted to an aluminum plate
which is welded to the top of the
post at a 450 angle. Cost per sign is
under $80.00 which includes all
materials, artwork, printing and
installation.
, , , A publication of the Park Practice Program
Interpretive Nature Trail Signs Contributt'd by
Index 1-6945 I Winter 19RIl C. L. Gaines
I Control N-J690-I Delaware Parks/Rec
ALUMINUM BLIND"
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NOT TO SCALE
Interpretive Nature Trail Signs (cont'd) 1-6946
Bulletin
Board/User
Fee Collection
Station
A bulletin board and a user fee
collection station are made from
the same basic recreation facility
design. These structures are 10-
cated on the Mark Twain Na-
tional Forest in Missouri and are
two of the three facilities that can
be created from this multipur-
pose design. (See the cupboard
facilty, R-5030).
When functioning as a bulletin
DESIGN, , , A publication of the Park Practice Program
Bulletin Board/User Fee Collection Station ConlributPd by
Indb A-1945 I Fall 1987 John E. Smith
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Mobile
Display
Unit
This unit has been designed for
ease and economy of construction,
sturdiness and mobility. It is
completely self-contained with its
own built-in lighting and needs
only to be plugged into the nearest
power outlet. The wiring is
concealed in a slot within the frame
members.
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DESIGN . , . A publication of the Park Practice Program
Mobile Display Unit Contributed by
Index I Summer 1985 George Stephen
1-6937 I Control 5-1674-1 NPS-NARO
If the unit is to be transported
regularly, it can be made demount-
able by using bolts and wing nuts
in lieu of the wooden pegs shown
on the drawing. The lighting cable
can then be joined by a concealed
plug and socket where the frame
comes apart.
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3):+:' oak p~wcx:>d-all
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'2 ''oJ, 2 " ~ wood fIllet
GI' WQfffi fluores:ent
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Park
Entrance
Sign
A simple, practical and elegant
solution to a design problem that
is frequently over-solved, The
projecting drip edges are essential
in order to avoid water staining.
Timber framing members should
be pressure-treated for longevity-
particularly the areas in contact
with the ground.
The lettering should be incised.
Although this is more expensive
initially than just painting them
on, it is more economical in the
long run as the letters can then be
easily "touched up" periodically
by a good maintenance person
rather than having to be completely
re-done by an artist.
DESIGN , , , A publication of the Park Practice Program
Park Entrance Sign Contributt'd by
Index A-1933 I Summer 1985 George Stephen
!control S-1673-A NPS-NARO
natural cedar
or ~ainted
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and trim
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