Williamson's Lake report

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PREPARED BY: JANUARY 26TH , 2016

WILLIAMSON’S LAKE COMMUNITY

PARK & CAMPGROUNDCONCEPT PLAN


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WILLIAMSON’S LAKE COMMUNITY PARK & CAMPGROUND

CONCEPT PLAN

SELKIRK PLANNING & DESIGN| Community Planning | Urban Design |Box 1994Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0(250) [email protected]

LARCHLandscape + Authentic Mountain DesignBox 1738Golden, BC V0A [email protected]

TAKE TO HEART CONTRACTING LTD.Box 2368776 Westside Rd.Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0(250) 837-4482taketoheart.ca

PREPARED FOR:

THE CITY OF REVELSTOKE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE P.O. BOX 170600 CAMPBELL AVE.REVELSTOKE, BC V0E 2S0(250) 837-9351

SUBMITTED ON JANUARY 26TH BY:


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CONTENTS

PART 01: PROJECT INTRODUCTION 1

01.01 PROJECT BACKGROUND 1

01.02 PROJECT PURPOSE 1

PART 02: PROJECT PROCESS 202.01 REVIEWING PREVIOUS PLAN PRIORITIES 2

02.02 HISTORICAL/PRECEDENT RESEARCH 2

02.03 SITE ASSESSMENT – IDENTIFY MAIN ISSUES 2

02.04 OPPORTUNITIES 4

02.05 DESIGN CONCEPTS 6

02.06 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 7

02.07 FEEDBACK ON CONCEPT PLANS 7

PART 03: RECOMMENDATIONS 8

03.01 COMMUNITY INPUT ON PRIORITIZED RECOMMENDATIONS 8

03.02 PRIORITIZED RECOMMENDATIONS 8

03.03 IMPROVEMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS 24

PART 04: IMPLEMENTATION 26

04.01 PHASING 26

APPENDICES 29


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WILLIAMSON’S LAKE PARK & CAMPGROUND CONCEPT PLAN

SUMMARY REPORT1

PART 01: PROJECT INTRODUCTION

01.01 PROJECT BACKGROUND

In September 2015 consultants Selkirk Planning & Design (SPD), in partnership with Larch Landscape + Authentic Moun-tain Design (LLAMD) and Take To Heart Contracting (TTHC) undertook site analysis and conceptual design for the William-son’s Lake Campground and Day Use Area. The 2015 site plan is an update to a previous site plan completed in 2011 The2011 Plan can be viewed in Appendix A.

The project was to focus on three main areas:

• Plan for the long-term replacement of the aging existing day use and campground buildings;

• Improving the day use area of the park; and

• Improving the campground to bring it up the standards of a municipal park in a BC Resort community.

01.02 PROJECT PURPOSE

Prior to beginning the project, SPD met with City staff to clarify the project purpose. The priorities for the project are to:

• Improve and enhance Williamson’s Lake;

• Make it feel like a community park rather than a private campground; and

• Create a great public space and increase resident and tourist visits.

Photos of existing park and campground


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PART 02: PROJECT PROCESS

02.01 REVIEWING PREVIOUS PLAN PRIORITIES

Before beginning the project, the previous site plan, developed in 2011, was reviewed and updated. The Key Priorities thatwere completed were acknowledged and incomplete priorities were forwarded to the 2016 plan. The 2011 priorities weresent out to community stakeholders involved with the previous plan to review and conrm their inclusion in the 2015 plan.

02.02 HISTORICAL/PRECEDENT RESEARCH

Historical research of Williamson’s Lake was done at the Revelstoke Museum & Archives before beginning any design oranalysis work. The nal design was inuenced by images of the old park with a central stairway down to the water as a formalprocession down to the water. See Appendix B. Precedents were studied to help brainstorm ideas and adapt other improve-ments and enhancements for Williamson’s Lake.

02.03 SITE ASSESSMENT – IDENTIFY MAIN ISSUES

The design process began with a site assessment. SPD, LLMAD & TTHC walked the site, took photos and notes of the day usearea, the campground and the buildings. During the site visit, the team interviewed the Campground Manager to betterunderstand the issues and opportunities for the day use area and campground. A map was developed to identify all issues,and locate and describe them.

From the issues a map of opportunities was developed to describe how each issue could be addressed. The opportunitiesmap focussed on all the recommendations big and small. These recommendations fell under three main focus areas iden-tied in section 01.01 on page 1.

The Issues Map & Boards can be reviewed in Appendix C.

Photos courtesy of Revelstoke Museum & Archives


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Campsite Markers

Existing campground showers & washrooms

Existing pathway to the beach

RV sites

Campsite signage

Upslope erosion

Undefned parking spaces

Beach condition

Existing food service

Road and campsites along the waterfront

Signage

Existing day use building


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02.04 OPPORTUNITIES

The recommendations focused on the following 3 main areas:

• Plan for the long-term replacement of the aging existing day use and campground buildings;

◦ This includes:

g cleaning up clutter to improve the day use experience;

g providing a better food service experience;

g providing a better campground reception experience;

• Improving the day use area of the park;

◦ This includes:

g providing better access to the beach;

g improving and expanding the public beach;

g successional landscape planning;

g proposing activity areas, and better placemaking; and

• Improving the campground to bring it up the standards of a municipal park in a BC Resort community;

◦ This includes:

g leveling and formalizing camping sites;

g improving privacy, signage and layout.

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01 Improved Signage @ Airport Way

02 Overflow Day Use Parking w/ Improvements

03 Entry Sign @ Important Wayfinding View

04 Narrow Road for One Way

05 Campground Registration Parking

06 Vehicular Wayfinding Signage

07 Plaza & Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage

08 Day Use Parking - Defined Spaces

09 New Day Use & Office Building(s)

09.1 Change rooms (3M, 3F)

09.2 Washrooms (3M, 3F)

09.3 Wheelchair accessible washroom & change room

09.4 Campground office

09.5 Food service kitchen

09.6 Outdoor covered dining area & viewing deck

09.7 Laundry

09.8 Outdoor wood storage

09.9 Potential caretaker residence

09.10Rinse showers for day use patrons

09.11Garbage & recycling storage

09.12 Indoor lockable storage for paddleboards, paddles, etc.

09.13Outdoor cooking shelter & fish-washing station (stand alone build-

ing - open air, stove, sink, bear-aware garbage)

09.14Formal day use entry/gateway

09.15 Incorporate historical/interpretive information (heritage panels)

10 Re-vegetate Slope

11 Formal Path/Stairs Down to Beach

12 Private Property (or Trail) Signage

13 Formalize Beach Area & Canoe Launch

14 Permanent Wheelchair Accessible Dock

15 Improved Beach Signage

16 Pathway Defines/Protects Beach & Seating Area

17 Wheelchair Accessible Pathway to Beach

18 Mini Putt Moved Around Playground

19 Successive Planting Area

19.1 Plantspeciestoreplaceexistingtreesastheynearthe endoftheirlifespan

20 Wheelchair Accessible Viewing Dock

21 Campsites Removed From Beach - Public Beach

22 Slip n’ Slide Route (Special Event Only)

23 Beach Volleyball Court on Beach

24 Walk-In Tent Sites Replace Beach Sites

24.1 ~10 tenting sites

24.2 Opens up the beach to more public use

25 Expanded Yurt Camping Area

25.1 4-6 Yurts + parking area - Walk-in only

26 Parking Area for Walk-In Sites & Re-vegetation

27 Fishing/Wildlife Viewing Dock28 Level Tent Sites & Improve Parking Pad Access

28.1 Level sites with wood berms & fill

28.2 Change vehicle back-in angle where possible

28.3 Improved site marking

29 Private Property Signage

30 Improved “No RV Access” Sign

31 New Campground Shower/Washroom

31.1 Move existing campsite & place building closer to the road

31.2 Showers (3M, 3F)


31.4 Wheelchair accessible washroom & shower

31.5 Roof extension for covered cooking area (2 cooking areas)

31.6 Dish washing station

31.7 Screened outdoor materials / gas tank storage

32 Formalized RV Sites

32.1 Formal RV pads

32.2 Permanent picnic table & fire location


33 Flexible Open Space Area

34 Vegetation to Create Privacy Screening

35 Trees to Provide Shade for Playground

36 Remove Dangerous Trees

37 Formalized Small Campground Sites

37.1 Vegetation buffers




39 Improved Signage for RV Empty Station

40 Formalized Day Use Parking Stalls

41 Overflow/Winter Camping Area

41.1 Suitable for RVs or tents

41.2 Potential winter yurt area - Move yurts from summer location

42 Reverse Traffic Direction

42.1 Improves visual access to day use & office building - wayfinding

42.2 Access to “preferred” day use parking first

42.3 Improves ability for RVs to back into camping sites

42.4 Reduces RVs driving down “tent only” road

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Hammock area was explored

Yurt camping was explored

Fishing dock

Expanded dock with new fnishing

An amphitheater was explored

Succession planting with appropriate native species

Proposed sitting docks were explored

Simple, modern building design proposed

Formalizing campgrounds & walk-in sites

Improved campsite markers

Wheelchair accessible pathway

Proposed buildings would have food service


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02.05.02 Building Concepts

Each of the three concepts had slightly different building layouts that helped illustrate each concept. The differing buildinglayout concepts are interchangeable and could work in any of the three concepts. Up to 5 building concepts are presentedon p. 4 with a breakdown of costs for each concept.

02.06 PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

All three concept plans and building concepts were presented to the public at an open house at the Revelstoke Commu-nity Centre on November 23rd, 2015. There were 18 attendees who provided comments about the concepts. Commentswere submitted via a short survey. The survey and its results are summarized in Appendix D. The panels and surveys weremounted in the main foyer of the community centre until Monday November 30th, 2015. The full package of Open HouseMaterials can be found in Appendix E.

02.07 FEEDBACK ON CONCEPT PLANS

The comments from the open house were summarized and reviewed with the Director or Parks, Recreation and Culture.The feedback revealed that there was very little support for the expansion of the campground (Option 2). There was littledifference in support for the Community Park (Option 1) or Balanced Option (Option 3). A list of proposed improvementswas voted on by community members. The survey results led to the proposed recommendations in this plan.

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PART 03: RECOMMENDATIONS

03.01 COMMUNITY INPUT ON PRIORITIZED RECOMMENDATIONS

The survey results were reviewed with the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture to prioritize the highest priority rec-ommendations. The highest priority recommendations were chosen based on the survey results and an assessment of theissues and potential benets of some of the proposed recommendations.

The top three improvements as voted on by the community were:

1. Improved Buildings

2. Accessible Pathway

3. Landscape Improvements and succession planting

The proposed dock improvements to make them accessible was the fourth highest improvement, but support was notice-ably lower than for the top 3.

While the campsite improvements were low on the list of preferred options, both SPD and the Director of Parks, Recreationand Culture felt that there would be very little community support for this, but that it was important to include campgroundimprovements in the list of recommendations. There was little to no support for campground expansion and yurt camping.

Note: Pathways and docks within 30m of the high water mark are subject to RAR approval by the Government of BC.

The prioritized recommendations are described below.

03.02 PRIORITIZED RECOMMENDATIONS

03.02.01 New Buildings

The plan recommends the replacement of the campground washroom & shower building, and the change room andwashroom. The recommendations are proposed to address issues with the aging infrastructure. The major benets of thenew building locations are that they house all the various activities needed for this site to function as both a park andcampground, and they act as a landmark to help people navigate the site. They become the physical anchors and identityfor Williamson’s Lake.

The Building concepts focus on 2 or 3 main buildings. The highest priority improvement is to replace the campgroundwashroom & shower building which has reached the end of its lifespan. The second-highest priority is to remove thetrailers and outdoor storage used for day use food service and campground registration. The third building priority is toreplace the existing day use change room & washroom building, which is nearing the end of its lifespan. The day use &campground reception building and existing change room and washroom building replacement has been presented asve separate options. Options 1 to 3 examine a two-phased process that replaces the trailers and outdoor storage in the

near future (3-5 years), while replacing the existing change room & washroom once it has reached the end of its lifespan(6-10 years). Options 4 to 5 examine a single-phased process that builds the day use building, campground reception andchange room & washroom at the same time once the existing building has reached the end of its lifespan.

The campground washroom/shower building and building options 1 to 3 were presented at the Public Open House. Build-ing Options 4 and 5 were created afterwards. No building plans or visualizations were prepared for Options 4 and 5.

The summary of recommendations identies the benets, challenges and cost estimates of constructing a new building.


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A) Campground Washroom & Shower Building

The campground washroom & shower buildingis a simple rectangular structure. It would beconstructed to be wheelchair accessible. Thebuilding would have 3 showers, and 3 toilets

with an additional wheelchair accessible wash-room and shower. Extra space within the build-ing is planned to act as storage for water heat-ers, cleaning equipment, and other equipmentrelated to the building function.

A single-pitch roof extends over the building toprovide a covered picnic area and dish-washingstation.

The backside of the building could includesome screened storage of rewood for sale to

campground users, creating a more secure lo-cation.

The building shape will be replicated for usewith the proposed day use change room &washroom (options 1 to 3).

TABLE 1. CAMPGROUND WASHROOM/SHOWER BUILDING ASSESSMENT & COSTS

BUILDING OPTION BENEFITS CHALLENGES PRELIMINARY COST

ESTIMATE

Campground Washroom /

Shower

• Makes showers and

washrooms wheelchair

accessible

• Upgrades building and

addresses water damage

issues

• Adds covered outdoor

cooking and dish cleaning

area

• Provides screened storage

area for equipment

• Provides firewood storage

• Cost

• Construction on existing

location means timeline may

overlap with campground

service season

◦ no campground shower

service

◦ washroom could beaccommodated at day

use area change room

$164,000-$188,000

Detailed Preliminary Cost Estimates for buildings can be found in Appendix 08


02.1 Multiple location options






02.7 Screened materials / gas tank storage


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B) Day Use & Campground Reception Buildings - Summary

The table below summarizes the benets and challenges of the two day use & campground reception building options. De-tailed break-down of the benets and challenges along with a preliminary cost estimate is provided for each building option.

TABLE 2. DAY USE BUILDING OPTIONS SUMMARY

BUILDING OPTION BENEFITS CHALLENGES

Building Opons 1, 2, & 3

Two-Building Concept

• Allows for quicker remedy of issues

around temporary buildings for food

service and campground reception

• Allows for easier, phased replacement

strategy

• Lower individual building costs may

make fundraising easier by separating

into different years

• Two buildings create central gateway /

walkway as a formal entrance to the dayuse area

• Highest cost option over the long term

Building Opons 4 & 5

One-Building Concept

• Lower cost option

• Single construction phase

• Larger Building, less conducive to

open, accessible building

PUBLIC SPACECommon to All Concepts

01 Approachable Entrance

02 New Day Use Building with food service

03 Covered & open dining patio

04 Stairs down to beach & permanent dock

05 Viewing/seating area

06 Wheelchair accessible ramp to beach

07 Open air picnic shelter with wood stove + BBQs

08 New day use change room, washroom + shower

09 Gateway entrance to park w/ building rooflines

10 Vehicle pick up area w/ seating

11 Bike parking out front of change room

12 Additional bike parking

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i. Day Use Change Room / Washroom Building(Options 1, 2, & 3 only)

The day use change room / washroom buildingis a proposed stand alone building that wouldreplace the existing change room / washroom

building at the end of its lifespan. The buildingwould have 3 change rooms and washrooms forboth men and women. A single, self-containedwheelchair accessible washroom and changeroom is also proposed. Outdoor and indoorstorage would house day use maintenanceequipment and building infrastructure andcleaning supplies.

The building side overlooking Williamson’sLake would also include 3 rinse showers wherebeach users can rinse off after swimming.

TABLE 3. CAMPGROUND WASHROOM/SHOWER BUILDING ASSESSMENT & COSTS

BUILDING OPTION BENEFITS CHALLENGES PRELIMINARY COSTESTIMATE

Campground Washroom /

Shower

• Upgrades building to make it

wheelchair accessible

• Can be phased and built as

needed

• Creates second side of

gateway entrance to the

park

• Adds outdoor rinse shower

for day use area

• Provides screened storage

area for equipment• Back side of building creates

large area capable of

housing bike racks / storage

• Not needed until current

building reaches the end of

its lifespan

• Would need to extend

services or move new septic

system (2015)

$151,000-$174,000


01 Day Use Change Room & Washroom

01.1 Washrooms & change rooms (3M, 3F)

01.2 Wheelchair accessible washroom & change room

01.3 Rinse showers for day use patrons

01.4 Storage for cleaning supplies, boiler, etc.

01.5 Option to be insulated for winter use in part or whole building

01.1M01.1F

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ii. Day Use Building Option 1

Day Use Building Option 1 is a two-storey building that contains a food service kitchen and service window, campground

reception and laundry, equipment storage, and caretaker suite on the upper oor.

TABLE 4. DAY USE BUILDING OPTION 1 BUILDING ASSESSMENT AND COSTS


ESTIMATE

Change Room / Washroom

Building

• see Table 3 for day use change

room / washroom benefits


room / washroom challenges$151,000-$174,000

Two-Storey Recepon, Food

Service, Storage, Suite

• Two-storey option takes up

less ground space, allowing

for more public space

• Two-storey option provides

the best visibility and best

wayfinding to direct peoplethrough the site

• Two-storey options creates

the most defined “gateway

feature” to the lake

• Highest cost option

• Caretaker suite only used in

summer months – empty the

rest of the year

$180,000-$215,000

Building Option 1 Total $331,000 - $389,000


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01.8 01.9

01 Day Use & Office Building

01.1 Forms day use entry/gateway with change room building

01.2 Park & Heritage Information boards

01.3 Option to be insulated for winter & year-round use

First Floor

01.4 Campground registration office

01.5 Campground laundry - lockable and able to be monitored



01.8 Indoor lockable storage for rental paddleboards, canoes, etc.

Second Floor

01.9 Caretaker suite eliminates need for trailer and non-permanent office


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iii. Day Use Building Option 2

Day Use Building Option 2 is a one-storey building that contains a food service kitchen and service window, campgroundreception and laundry, equipment storage, and caretaker suite all on a single oor.



ESTIMATE


Building





One-Storey Recepon, Food

Service, Storage, Suite

• Simple building footprint

and roofline saves on

construction costs

• Creates large covered patio

area

• Creates attractive entrance to

the day use area

• Higher cost option

• Less of a landmark at onestorey



rest of the year

$165,000-$197,000



01.101.2

01.3

01.4

01.5

01.6

01.7

01 Day Use & Office Building

01.1 Campground registration office

01.2 Caretaker suite eliminates need for trailer and non-permanent office

01.3 Campground laundry - lockable and able to be monitored


01.5 Kitchen storage


01.7 Indoor lockable storage for rental paddleboards, canoes, etc.

01.8 Option to be insulated for winter & year-round use

01.9 Forms day use entry/gateway with change room building

01.10Park & Heritage Information boards


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iv. Day Use Building Option 3

Day Use Building Option 3 is a one-storey building that contains a food service kitchen and service window, campgroundreception and laundry, equipment storage, but no caretaker suite.

No oorplans were created for this option. The images show an approximately-sized building that does not contain thecampground reception.



ESTIMATE


Building





One-Storey Reception, Food

Service, Storage


and roofline saves onconstruction costs

• Creates large covered patio

area

• Creates attractive entrance to

the day use area

• Lowest cost option of two-building concepts (1-3)*

• Less of a landmark at one

storey

• Caretaker suite needs to be

provided - likely as a trailer

$146,000 -$168,000


*Cost does not include facilities needed for campground caretaker suite and related storage



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v. Day Use Building Option 4

Day Use Building Option 4 is a one-storey building that contains a food service kitchen and service window, campgroundreception and laundry, equipment storage, caretaker suite, day use change room and washroom all in a single building.

This option was explored after the open house. No oorplans or graphics were created for this option.



ESTIMATE

Change Room, Washroom, Food

Service, Recepon, Caretaker

Suite



construction costs

• Easier construction schedule

• Lowest cost option that

houses all services



rest of the year

• Larger building means less

space for outdoor seating

area and public space

• Replace change room /

washroom before end of

lifespan or delay replacing

trailer and outdoor storage

until change room / washroom

reach the end of its lifespan

$315,000 - $375,000


vi. Day Use Building Option 5

Day Use Building Option 5 is a one-storey building that contains a food service kitchen and service window, campgroundreception and laundry, equipment storage, day use change room and washroom all in a single building.

This option was explored after the open house. No oorplans or graphics were created for this option.



ESTIMATE

Change Room, Washroom, Food

Service, Recepon



construction costs• Easier construction schedule

• Lowest cost option*

• Larger building means less

space for outdoor seating

area and public space

• Replace change room /

washroom before end of

lifespan or delay replacingtrailer and outdoor storage

until change room / washroom

reach the end of its lifespan

• Caretaker suite needs to be

provided - likely as a trailer

$276,000-$328,000*

*Cost does not include facilities needed for campground caretaker suite and related storage



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03.02.02 Accessible Pathway

At present there is no accessible route to the waterfront at Williamson’s Lake Campground and Day Use Area. Pedestrianaccess is limited to concrete stairs with a handrail and a gravel path installed with concrete jersey barriers retaining thetrail mix. The existing topography to the lakefront is a series of steep turf slopes broken up with level benched areas, whichmakes access challenging for those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.

Feedback gathered through the public engagement process indicates that establishing a formalized accessible route tothe beach and lakefront is the second highest priority behind only the building improvements.

Moving forward, a 2.5m width asphalt pathway with a maximum grade of 8% will be designed and constructed with a hand-rail on the downslope side. Small retaining walls may be required to achieve the 2.5m width, however, it is anticipated thatthe majority of the pathway can be achieved with backsloping and balanced cut and ll.

The estimated costs for construction of the accessible pathway is: $41,875 including a 15% contingency and detailed design.

Refer to Appendix 09 for Preliminary Opinions of Probable cost.

TABLE 9. ACCESSIBLE PATHWAY CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS

OPTION BENEFITS CHALLENGESPRELIMINARYCOSTESTIMATE*

Accessible Pathway Sloped

• Creates wheelchair accessible

access to the water

• High priority, low cost

• Cost

• Slope assessment by a geotechnical

engineer needed to be done first

• Engineering costs not included in

preliminary cost estimate

$22,500

Accessible Beach Pathway to

connect both Accessible Docks

• Connects viewing dock with fishing

and swimming dock • Additional costs $11,000

Accessible Pathway Total* $41,875

*Cost includes contingency (15%) and Estimated Design Fees (10%)

Wheelchair Accessible pathway down slope to the water would be paved


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03.02.03 Docks

The existing dock at Williamson’s Lake Day Use Area consists of a modular oating dock system (Jet Float - http://www.jetoat.com/index_new.shtml). Upon site inspection it was observed that some of the modular plastic components have become damaged andpose a safety hazard to users in bare feet. This oating dock system typically carries a 10 year warranty and the owner should explorehaving damaged modules replaced as soon as possible.

While modular oating docks have appeal in regards to ease of install, lack of maintenance, and expandability, this dock system doesnot allow for accessible design and lacks a natural aesthetic and tactile appeal.

A) Options

Options for the proposed accessible dock include a combination of wood decking with aluminum frame and polyethylene oats.Recommendations for decking material include western red cedar due to the resistance to rot, decay, and insects without having tobe pre-treated. Maintenance requirements for western red cedar include power washing annually. Application of a natural environ-mentally friendly stain may be considered every three to ve years.

Composite decking may also be considered as an appropriate option for dock surfacing. Compos-

ite decking does not need to be sanded, stained, or renished. It does still require power washingand requires extensive structure beneath, as composite decking cannot achieve the span require-ments of traditional wood decking.

Another consideration for deck surfacing for the accessible dock includes a slip resistant perforat-ed metal decking although it should be noted that this doesn’t provide for a very natural aesthetic.Moving forward the following options for accessible dock construction and refurbishment include:

i. Option 1

Construct new shing and swimming dock with timber or steel/aluminum substructure andinstall wood or composite decking surface. Construct new accessible dock with timber orsteel/aluminum substructure and wood or composite decking material.

ii. Option 2

Expand the existing modular oating dock system to include the shing and swimming ex-tensions and install wood or composite decking surface structure on top of oating modularcomponents. This option will require further engineering design to retrot the oating mod-ular dock system with a deck structure on top. Construct new low prole jetoat or approvedequivalent accessible dock with wood or composite decking and access ramp.


TABLE 10. DOCK CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS


Option 1 - Viewing Dock + New

Swimming Dock

• Longer term solution

• Better aesthetics & stability• Highest cost option $124,975

Option 2 - Viewing Dock + Add

on to existing jetfloat dock • Lower cost option • Voids Jetfloat warranty $90,050

*Cost includes contingency (15%), Estimated Design Fees (10%) and Estimated Cost for obtaining Regulatory (riparian) Approvals (if required) ($7,500)

Option 2: Modular oating dock

Option 1: New wood & steel/aluminum dock


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03.02.04 Landscape Plan

A) Natural Landscaping for Slope & Environmental Protection & Enhancement

Heavy foot trafc has led to signicant degradation of vegetation in specic areas within the Williamson’s Lake Campgroundand Day use area. A combination of planting, formalizing popular pedestrian thoroughfares through paved and gravel trails,

and public education should be implemented in combination to restore strategic areas of the site and to promote healthyvegetation growth for succession planting and screening. To avoid newly planted vegetation from becoming damaged,signage and low barriers may be implemented to educate the public about the landscape restoration work occurring for therst two growing seasons until the vegetation becomes established.

The following plant communities (groupings of primarily native trees and shrubs with a grass seed mix) will be developedin the detailed design phase to re-vegetate strategic sites within Williamson’s Lake Campground and Day Use Area:

• Cedar succession planting community

• Cedar understory shrub and grass planting community

• Slope naturalization grass and forb plant community

• Riparian enhancement planting community• Campground screening planting community

The estimated costs for construction of the soft landscape plan is: $145,000


TABLE 11. SOFT LANDSCAPE PLAN PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES

OPTION BENEFITS CHALLENGESPRELIMINARYCOSTESTIMATE

Cedar succession plant

community• Strategic replacement of aging

trees

• Beach protection and enhancement

• Aesthetic landscape enhancement

• Slope stabilization

• Better privacy between

campground and beach

• Clear messaging and regulatory

information allows the operator

and bylaw the ability to enforce

rules and regulations

• Cost

$22,500

Cedar understory shrub and

grass planting community$15,000

Slope naturalization grass and

forb plant community$4,500

Riparian enhancement planting

community$5,500

Campground screening plant

community$50,000

Construct vegetated swale at

base of slope$18,500

Landscape Plan Total* $145,000

*Total includes contingency (15%) and Estimated Design Fees (10%)


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B) Hard Landscaping Around Buildings

Hard landscaping around the new buildings will help protect the surrounding natural environment by creating a formalwalkway and access to the beach, and reducing pedestrian trafc on surrounding landscaping. Combining the hard land-scaping with the new buildings will compliment the design and help enhance the day use area and create a sense of place,dened by walkways, trees, benches and formal landscaping.


TABLE 12. HARD LANDSCAPE PLAN (AROUND NEW BUILDINGS)


Timber stairs to dock

• Creates formal walkway down to

the water

• Reduces traffic on slopes,

protecting roots and slope stability

• Additional cost $50,000

Paving, trees and landscaping

• Compliments new buildingshelping to create a sense of place

• Trees provide shade, reducing heat

island effect

• Additional Cost $55,000

Hard Landscaping Total* $131,250

*Cost includes contingency (15%), and Estimated Design Fees (10%)

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03.02.05 Signage

Signage was identied in the 2011 plan as a high, short-term priority. Despite it not being a high community priority, theplan identies signage as an important proposed improvement. Creating a signage strategy for the park would help differ-entiate the day use area from the campground, and make waynding and directions easier to understand.

Aesthetically, a signage strategy creates a coordinated image for Williamson’s Lake. Rather than having a variety of sign types, generallyshowing too much information, the strategy helps “brand” the park with simple, easy to understand, and coordinated signage.

A signage strategy includes a hierarchy of sign types that directs park and campground users from their cars to where they want to go.

A) Options

i. Proposed Sign Hierarchy

The following proposed signage hierarchy represents a method of creating a recognizable and consistent brand for Wil-liamson’s Lake while presenting the user with appropriate levels of information at key decision points. Consideration forlongevity, maintenance, and material selection will be explored with the client during the design development and detaileddesign phases of this project. The proposed signage hierarchy for Williamson’s Lake includes:

ii. Directional Signage

a. Purpose

• Direct users to Williamson’s Lake Campground

• Establish a graphic identity that is distinct from other signage enabling the user to distinguish the sign type from a distance

b. Location(s):

• Strategic locations along Fourth St E and Airport Way

• A large directional sign will be located at the intersection of Airport Way and Williamson’s Lake Road

iii. Entry Arrival Signage

a. Purpose

• Create a sense of arrival

• Welcome visitors and residents to Williamson’s Lake

• Establish the visual identity of the Williamson’s Lake Community Park

b. Location

• At the entry to the site along Williamson’s Lake Road

iv. Day Use Information Signage

a. Purpose• Provide pedestrian scale orientation and directional information to Williamson’s

Lake day use facilities and amenities

• Provide rules and regulations i.e. no lifeguards on duty

• Provide local information i.e. wildlife warnings, community events

• May be tailored to specic locations i.e. rules and regulations for beach and ac -cessible docks, walking trail

Example: Day Use Information Signage

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• Reinforce the visual identity of the Williamson’s Lake signage style so that users know where to seek information

b. Locations

• Main entry to day use area, access points to beach area

v. Interpretive Signs

a. Purpose

• Provide interpretive information: Historic, Educational, Environmental

• Tie into existing Revelstoke Interpretive Signage program

b. Location

• Adjacent to the main pedestrian thoroughfare overlooking Williamson’s Lakefrom the deck structure

vi. Campground Registration Signage

a. Purpose

• Provide detailed campground information including layout, location of campsites, and location of amenities• Provide self check-in box

• Provide rules and regulations

• Provide local information i.e. wildlife warnings, community events

• Reinforce the visual identity of the Williamson’s Lake signage style so that users know where to seek information

b. Location

• North and South ends of the campground, walk-in sites

vii. Campsite Markers

a. Purpose

• Provide distinct identication to each formalized campsite

• Allow reserved campsites to be clearly distinguished

b. Locations

• At each campsite

viii. Advisory Signage

a. Purpose

• Provide text based regulatory or advisory information

• Note that overall number of vehicular advisory signs may be reduced through pavement markings

b. Locations

• As required by the client or campground operator


Example: Campsite Markers

Example: Interpretive Signage already built in Revelstoke


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TABLE 13. SIGNAGE PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES


Directional Signage • Vastly improves wayfinding and

communication

• Provides coordinated aesthetic

upgrade to the park “brand”

• Reduces illegal dumping

• Reduces trailers getting stuck on

steep road

• Enhances campground and

compliments campsite definition

• Can be implemented over a

number of years in small steps

• Cost

• Would benefit from a City-wide

signage strategy to direct people

to the park

$3,848

Entry Arrival Signage $17,500

Day Use Information Signage $,8,100

Interpretive Sign $6,250

Campground Registration

Signage$6,750

Campsite Markers (45) $16,875

Advisory Signage $2,625

Signage Total* $61,948


03.02.06 Campground and Campsite Improvements

A) Description

Campsites within the Williamson’s Lake Campground t into three categories:

• RV full service campsites

• Vehicular access tent sites

• Walk-in sites

Primary considerations for campsite improvements include:• Safety considerations focused on reducing potential conict between animals and campers.

• Providing a high level of visitor experience

• Clearly marking each campsite with consistent campsite markers

• Creating privacy and screening between campsites

• Creating level, free draining campsites

• Designated areas for vehicular parking (non walk-in)

• Designated or obvious tent sites

• Fixed picnic table locations

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TABLE 14. CAMPSITE IMPROVEMENTS PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES


Construct new full service RV

sites• Improves campsite aesthetics

making it a more attractive

accommodation

• Addresses poorly constructed

tenting sites on steep slopes

• Environmental enhancement by

removing lakefront sites and road

• Better site layout to maximize sites

while improving privacy

• Walk-in sites create a different

camping option

• Implements bear-safe practices

• Cost

• Implementation of improvements

would need to be scheduled

around camping season

• Walk-in sites within 30m RAR Buffer

would need RAR approval

$80,000

Removal of existing sites $7,500

Construct walk-in campsites $15,000

Construct gravel or natural

surface walking trail to walk-in

campsites

$3,000

Install bear proof food locker $3,500

Install campsite markers N/A

Install fixed picnic tables $90,000

Install fixed fire pits $15,750

Campsite Improvements Total* $268,438


03.03 IMPROVEMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS

03.03.01 Mini Putt

Early in the process it was clear that the best location for the new day use buildings is in the current mini-putt location. Dueto the condition of the mini-putt course, it was left out of the three site plan options presented to the public at the openhouse. Feedback from the open house both verbally and written was that the mini-putt was a desired amenity. In the nalsite plan it has been relocated around the existing playground, based on that feedback. The mini-putt would be rebuilt new,and incorporate more natural landscaping and trees to create the course.


TABLE 15. MINI PUTT REDESIGN AND RELOCATION


ESTIMATE

Removed, redesign and

construct mini putt course in

new locations

• Mini putt is a popular amenity

• Upgrade the mini putt course

to make it more aesthetically

pleasing

• Allows for the placement ofthe best building location

• Cost $62,500



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03.03.02 Other Proposed Amenities

Several amenities were explored through the open house. Though they didn’t rank high on the community priorities, theyare presented below for reference. These options may wish to be revisited once the recommendations from this plan havebeen completed.

These improvements include:

• Seating Docks (medium community support)

• Hammock Area (medium community support)

• Amphitheater (medium community support)

• Exercise Area (low community support)

• Climbing Blocks (unknown community support)

• Yurt Camping (very low community support)

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PART 04: IMPLEMENTATION

04.01 PHASING

TABLE 16. WILLIAMSON’S LAKE IMPROVEMENTS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY

PRIORITY LEAD TIMELINE

COST /FUNDING

BUILDINGS HIGHEST

Campground Washroom / Showers Highest

Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF Spring 2016

Construction Drawings CSLT, PRC, DEDS Summer 2016 $3,000

Existing Building Demolition PRC, PW Fall 2016 T.B.D.

Services Assessment & Connection Fees CSLT, PRC, PW Fall 2016 T.B.D.

Building ConstructionPRC, DEDS, PW,

CSLTSpring 2017

$164,000-$188,000

Day Use Food Service / Campground Reception Building Very High

Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2016 - 2017

Construction Drawings CSLT, PRC, DEDS 2017 $2,600

Mini Putt Removal & Relocation PRC, PW Spring 2018 $62,500

Services Assessment & Connection Fees CSLT, PRC, PW Spring 2018 T.B.D.

Building ConstructionPRC, DEDS, PW,

CSLTSpring 2018

$146,000-$215,000

Day Use Change Room / Washroom Medium

Building Assessment Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2016

Building Assessment - Determine LifespanPRC, PW, DEDS,

CSLT2016 or 2017 T.B.D.

Construction Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF2 yrs before end

of life

Construction Drawings CSLT, PRC, DEDSSpring beforeconstruction

$1,500*

Services Assessment & Connection Fees CSLT, PRC, PWSpring beforeconstruction

T.B.D.

Existing Building Demolition PRC, PWFall before

constructionT.B.D.

Building Construction PRC, DEDS, PW,CSLT

Fall before& spring ofconstruction

151,000-$174,000

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COST /FUNDING

ACCESSIBLE PATHWAY VERY HIGH

Geotechnical Engineer Assessment Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2016

Geotechnical Engineer Assessment PRC, DEDS, CSLT 2016 or 2017 T.B.D.

Regulatory Approvals (if needed)CSLT, PRC, DEDS,

GovBC, CSRD2016 or 2017 $7,500†

Pathway Design & Permits CSLT, PRC, DEDS 2016 or 2017 $2,250

Pathway ConstructionPRC, DEDS, PW,

CSLT2016 or 2017 $22,500

Wheelchair Accessible Path between docks Med-High

Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2020


GovBC, CSRD2020 $7,500†

Pathway DesignPRC, PW, GovBC,

CSRD2020 $1,100

Pathway ConstructionPRC, DEDS, PW,

CSLTSpring 2021 $11,000

DOCKS HIGH

Jet Float Warranty Repairs of existing dock (if still covered) PRC, PW Spring 2016 $0

Main Dock Construction or E xpansion High

Dock Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2017-2018


GovBC, CSRD2017 $7,500†

Dock Design & Permits PRC, PW, GovBC,CSRD 2018 $5,000-$7,000

Dock ConstructionPRC, DEDS, PW,

CSLTSpring 2018 $50,000-$70,000

Viewing Dock Med-High

Dock Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2020


GovBC, CSRD2020 $7,500†

Dock Design & PermitsPRC, PW, GovBC,

CSRD2020 $1,500-$2,250

Dock ConstructionPRC, DEDS, PW,

CSLTSpring 2021 $15,000-$22,500

LANDSCAPING HIGH

Soft Landscaping: Successional Planti ng High

Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2018-2020

Landscape Plan & Construction Drawings CSLT, PRC, DEDS 2020 $11,600

Landscape Planting PRC, PW 2021 $116,000


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COST /FUNDING

H ar d Lan dsca ping: S ta ir s, Pa ving, Trees, S hr ubs, Gr asses & Benc hes M ed

Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2020

Hard Landscaping Construction Drawings CSLT, PRC, DEDS 2020 $10,500

Hard Landscaping Construction PRC, PW Spring 2021 $105,000

SIGNAGE MED-HIGH

Fundraising / Budgeting PRC, CED, CF 2018-2020

Signage Strategy & Construction Drawings CSLT, PRC, DEDS 2020 $6,200

Signage Installation PRC, PW 2021-2026 $61,948

CAMPGROUND IMPROVEMENTS MED

Fundraising / BudgetingPRC, CED, CF,

WLCM2018-2020

Campground Improvements & Construction DrawingsCSLT, PRC, DEDS,

WLCM2020 $21,475

Campground Improvements PRC, PW, WLCM 2021-2026 $214,750

† Regulatory costs may be shared if plans are submitted together

Detailed Cost Estimates can be found in Appendix 08 (Buildings) and Appendix 09 (Landscape)

ABBREVIATIONS

Priority Timelines

Very High 1-2 YearsHigh 3-5 YearsMedium 6-15 Years

Lead Abbreviations

CBT Columbia Basin TrustCF City of Revelstoke Finance DepartmentCSLT External ConsultantCED City of Revelstoke Community Economic Development DepartmentCoC Revelstoke Chamber of CommerceCSRD Columbia Shuswap Regional DistrictDEDS City of Revelstoke Department of Engineering & Development ServicesGovBC Government of BCPRC City of Revelstoke Department of Parks, Recreation and CulturePW City of Revelstoke Public Works DepartmentWLCM Williamson’s Lake Campground Manager

Cost Categories

$0 - $999 Lowest$1,000 - $9,999 Low$10,000- $49,999 Medium$50,000 – $99,999 High> $100,000 Highest


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APPENDIX 02 WILLIAMSON’S LAKE HISTORICALPHOTOS


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OBSERVED ISSUES01 Poor Quality Signage at Intersection01.1 Too much information and not directional - No sense of entry to

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02 Road Condition & Parking02.1 Road is in poor condition

02.2 Overflow parking along the street is not well defined

03 Poor Quality Signage03.1 Too much information and not directional

04 Outdoor Storage of Materials04.1 Mulch and wood stored outside uncovered indicates the need for

formal materials storage

05 Day Use Parking Area05.1 Day Use Parking Area not well defined

06 Parking Barriers06.1 Tall parking barriers create an unwelcoming feeling of privacy

07 Mini Golf Area Placement07.1 Poor quality fencing creates a feeling of privacy

07.2 Mini golf area is first visual upon entering the site - makes it feel pri-

vate

08 Severe Erosion08.1 Severe erosion at the top of the bank showing roots makes the

area unusable

09 Dangerous Leaning Tree09.1 Tree Leaning over the day use area - potential to injure

10 Beach Erosion10.1 Beach area is showing signs of erosion

11 Floating Dock11.1 Dock is broken and deteriorating and feels temporary

12 Bear-Proof Garbage12.1 Open Garbage cans create risk for bear conflicts - currently emp-

tied nightly

13 Change Rooms & Washroom Building13.1 Cracks in structural walls showing signs of deterioration and need

for replacement

14 Food Service Area14.1 Very cluttered and unorganized - freezers and fridges kept outside

all summer

15 Pathway Down to Lake15.1 Pathway is steep, unpaved and is not suitable for handicapped ac-

cess

15.2 Corner switchback is not able to accommodate wheelchair turn-

around in the future

16 Trailer & Caretaker Private Yard16.1 Trailer is not designed or oriented well for public/private interface

16.2 Trailer is not big enough to function properly - outdoor storage

needed, small office, etc.

16.3 Fence along parking area creates a strong feeling of private space

17 Unscreened storage of garbage/recycling17.1 Unsightly and is near the main access to the beach - highly visible

18 Privacy Fences Between Campsites18.1 Fencing creates and awkward interface between public and pri-

vate space

18.2 A stop-gap solution rather than properly defining public and pri-

vate space

19 Aging Trees19.1 No succession plan for existing trees that will all reach the end of

their life at the same time

20 Playground Shading20.1 No shade for playground, making it hot with severe sun exposure

21 Unlevel Tent Sites21.1 Tent pads are not level with several tents placed on a sloped hill

22 Beach Volleyball Court22.1 Volleyball court is set up in the open field and is to be played on

grass, rather than sand

23 Beach front Road23.1 Prime riparian habitat and beach front is occupied by the road. It

creates a feeling of a private rather than public beach

24 Underutilized Green Space24.1 Undefined open space is underutilized and a lack of trees makes

the area hot and exposed

25 Difficult Back In Sites25.1 The steep road is difficult to back in

26 Temporary Fence26.1 Temporary fence erected at the southwest corner to keep people

from accessing the property to the south

27 Short Camping Sites27.1 Camping sites are small and push tents and small campers towards

the road. These sites lack privacy.

28 Poor Signage for RVs28.1 RVs constantly miss the sign to not drive down the road, meaning

they have to reverse up the steep, narrow road

29 Isolated Camping Site29.1 The single site is on the opposite end of the washroom/shower

making for an awkward and uncomfortable site

30 Unscreened Materials & Infrastructure30.1 Propane tanks and various building materials are piled outside the

building making it look cluttered and messy

31 Shower/Washroom Facility 31.1 Upgrades needed as the building is in disrepair

32 Open, unshaded camping sites32.1 Lack of vegetation makes for a lack of shade and privacy for RV

sites

33 Sharp Angle of RV Sites33.1 The direction of traffic through the campground and angle of the

RV sites mean backing in requires a 135 degree turn

34 Dangerous Trees on Adjacent Property 34.1 Dead and leaning trees on adjacent property could fall on camp-

sites causing injury and damage to RVs, electrical wires and other

infrastructure

35 RV Empty Station is Not Signed35.1 There is no signage indicating that this is the location for the RV

empty station

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OPPORTUNITIES







07 Plaza & Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage

08 Day Use Parking - Defined Spaces

09 New Day Use & Office Building(s)

09.1 Change rooms (3M, 3F)

09.2 Washrooms (3M, 3F)09.3 Wheelchair accessible washroom & change room

09.4 Campground office



09.7 Laundry



09.10Rinse showers for day use patrons

09.11Garbage & recycling storage

09.12Indoor lockable storage for paddleboards, paddles, etc.

09.13Outdoor cooking shelter & fish-washing station (stand alone build-

ing - open air, stove, sink, bear-aware garbage)


09.15Incorporate historical/interpretive information (heritage panels)




13 Formalize Beach Area & Canoe Launch



16 Pathway Defines/Protects Beach & Seating Area


18 Mini Putt Moved Around Playground

19 Successive Planting Area

19.1 Plant species to replace existing trees as they near the end of their

lifespan

20 Wheelchair Accessible Viewing Dock


22 Slip n’ Slide Route (Special Event Only)

23 Beach Volleyball Court on Beach

24 Walk-In Tent Sites Replace Beach Sites



25 Expanded Yurt Camping Area

25.1 4-6 Yurts + parking area - Walk-in only

26 Parking Area for Walk-In Sites & Re-vegetation

27 Fishing/Wildlife Viewing Dock

28 Level Tent Sites & Improve Parking Pad Access

28.1 Level sites with wood berms & fill






31.1 Move existing campsite & place building closer to the road







32 Formalized RV Sites

32.1 Formal RV pads





35 Trees to Provide Shade for Playground


37 Formalized Small Campground Sites

37.1 Vegetation buffers




39 Improved Signage for RV Empty Station


41 Overflow/Winter Camping Area






42.3 Improves ability for RVs to back into camping sites

42.4 Reduces RVs driving down “tent only” road

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Williamson’s Lake Concept Preferences

Weight Concept 1 - Community Park Concept 2 - Campground Campground 3 - Balanced

Votes Weighted

Score

Votes Weighted

Score

Votes Weighted

Score

Not Appropriate -2 2 -4 8 -16 1 -2

Not very appropriate -1 1 -1 3 -3 3 -3

Unsure 0 3 0 4 0 4 0

Appropriate 1 4 4 1 1 4 4

Very Appropriate 2 5 10 0 0 6 12

Total 15 9 16 -18 18 11

Average Total per # of Votes 0.60 -1.13 0.61

Preferred Improvements - Vote for your top 3

No. of Votes

Improved buildings 13

Accessible pathway 10

Landscape improvements andsuccession planting

8

Proposed docks 5

Hammock area 4

Amphitheatre 4

Improved campsites 3

Exercise nodes / circuit 3

Improved signage & wayfinding 2

Improved site markers 0

Expanded yurt camping 0

Other suggested improvements

Comment Needs reviewwith L.

Donato?

Proposed Resolution / Action

Maintain size of beach Yes Planned expansion of public beach area

Keep mini golf Yes Not in current plan

Camping should be limited Yes Consistent with Concept Plan 1, but not 2 or 3

Keep the park the way it is Yes No proposed improvements address this

Secure bike parking Yes Proposed racks only, no storage lockers etc.

Canoe/kayak launch Yes Potential to have at proposed fishing dock location with potential small parking lot

Make it a more local swimming hole/area Yes Consistent with Concept Plan 1 & 3

Dog-friendly area of the beach Yes Nothing proposed right now - Potential to have this area, but how to manage?

Remove parking from some campsites and make them walk-in sites Yes Consistent with Concept Plan 1 & 3

Improve parking area No In current plans to define parking areas

Remove campsites from the beach No Consistent with Concept Plan 1 & 3

Work with RMR to develop trails No Not in scope of project

Reduce speed on airport way or add sidewalk No Not in scope of project

Keep the natural look No Consistent with landscaping improvements and succession planting

Wheelchair accessible No Consistent with all plans

Bigger park No Not in scope of project

Improve swim quality of water by removing weeds from water No Not in scope of project

Move fishing dock No Will create expanded dock for fishing off main swimming dock

More sand on beach No Beach remediation and planting suggestions will keep sand from washing into the lake

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Campground and Day Use Area CONCEPT PLANSOPEN HOUSENovember 23rd , 2015

City of Revelstoke - Parks, Recreation & Culture Dept.

600 Campbell Ave.

P.O. Box 170

Revelstok e, BC V0E 2S0

T: (250) 837-9351

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PROPOSED SITE IMPROVEMENTSCommon to All Concepts

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04 Narrow Road for One Way Traffic


05.1 Potential campground office & caretaker residence


07 Public Space @ Entrance

07.1 Includes Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage

08 Construct New Day Use & Office Building(s)

08.1 Change rooms & Washrooms (3M, 3F)

08.2 Wheelchair accessible washroom & change room08.3 Campground office



08.6 Campground Laundry



08.9 Rinse showers for day use patrons

08.10Indoor lockable storage for paddleboards, paddles, etc.


08.12Incorporate historical/interpretive information (heritage panels)




12 Formalize/Protect Beach Area & Canoe Launch



15 Beach Protection - from erosion, etc.

16 Rotary Outdoor Cooking Shelter

16.1 Wood oven + BBQs

16.2 Covered seating area with picnic tables

16.3 Fish-washing station

17 Proposed Recreation/Improvement Area

17.1 Hammocks, climbing cubes, slack lines, etc.

18 Activity Area

18.1 Horseshoes, volleyball, etc.


20 Mini Putt Removed

21 Succession Planting

21.1 Plant tree and species to revegetate degraded areas and replace

existing trees as they near the end of their lifespan

22 Beach Improvements and Potential New Dock


24 Address Awkward Small Campground Sites

25 Provide Shade for Playground


27 Potential Walk-In Tent Sites



28 Potential Yurt Camping Area Expansion

28.1 Potential for approx. 4-6 Yurts + parking area - Walk-in only

29 Parking Area for Walk-In Sites Beach Area

30 Potential Fishing/Wildlife Viewing Dock

31 Level Tent Sites & Improve Parking Pad Access

31.1 Level sites with wood berms & fill or retaining walls





34 Potential New Shower/Washroom Location

34.1 Construct campground shower/washroom in new location

34.2 Showers & Washrooms (3M, 3F)





35 Campsite Improvements

35.1 Defined campsite pads






39 Improved Signage for RV Empty Station40 Garbage & Recycling Pick Up Area


42 Overflow/Winter Camping Area OR Picnic Area






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PUBLIC SPACECommon to All Concepts

01 Approachable Entrance

02 New Day Use Building with food service

03 Covered & open dining patio

04 Stairs down to beach & permanent dock

05 Viewing/seating area

06 Wheelchair accessible ramp to beach

07 Open air picnic shelter with wood stove + BBQs

08 New day use change room, washroom + shower

09 Gateway entrance to park w/ building rooflines

10 Vehicle pick up are

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