Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy Public Opinion Survey Results
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1 Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy Public Opinion Survey Results Presentation to Council and Parks & Planning Commissions May 9, 2017
2 Background Parks CIP: - Allocated $13 million to Land Acquisition Purpose: - Changing needs / balance development - Proactive approach First Phase: - Strategy for land acquisition - Policy & Procedures for Implementation
3 Components of LAS Study Existing Conditions Analysis Survey Needs/Priorities Analysis and Selection Criteria Implementation Policy Confidential Preliminary List of Properties for Acquisition
4 Public Opinion Survey Results Presentation Presentation Topics: Brief Review of Focus Group & Virtual Town Hall Results Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results regarding Land Acquisition Land Acquisition Methods Needs & Priorities Summary Next Steps
5 Focus Group Results
6 Focus Group Results Invited representatives and stakeholders from public and non-profit organizations that use or advocate for open space Focus group meeting was held March 28th Discussion topics were partnership opportunities, methods of acquisition, and interactive Sammamish Bucks exercise to rank priorities
7 Focus Group Results: Partnership Opportunities School Districts (shared use of fields, environmental education) Work with King County (TDR program, Conservation Futures) Land trusts, non-profits, private donations, NGOs Sports organizations Homeowner associations
8 Focus Group Results: Key Findings In Active Use category, athletic fields and waterfront recreation were the highest priorities In Passive Use category, trails were highest priority In Preservation category, preserving tree canopy and linking streams and wildlife corridors were the highest priorities
9 Statistically- Valid Household Survey Results
10 Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results Mailed to randomized addresses in the City March 6 th through March 30 th 856 respondents (22% response rate) 40% think there are not enough parks 46% think there are just enough parks Only 9% think there are more than enough parks
11 Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results Preferred Priorities for Parks and Recreation Buy Land for Future Use Conduct Maintenance on Existing Priority Improve/Upgrade Existing Not a Priority New Facilities on Undeveloped Sites 25 75
12 Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Preferred Focus Active Use & Recreation 47% Passive Use 78% Preservation 69% Other 7%
13 Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Active Use/Recreation 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 58% 57% 47% 55% 43% 30% 20% 10% 0% Playgrounds Athletic Fields Sports Courts Waterfront Recreation Indoor Recreation 8% Other
14 Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Passive Use 100% 90% 96% 80% 70% 60% 50% 62% 40% 45% 46% 30% 33% 20% 10% 0% Picnic Areas Trails Wildlife Viewing Cultural/ Historic Sites Community Gardens 7% Other
15 Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Priorities for Preservation 100% 90% 80% 70% 89% 78% 80% 60% 50% 40% 46% 30% 20% 10% 0% Preserving Tree Canopy Linking Streams & Wildlife Corridors Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces Wetlands & Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefits 3% Other
16 Statistically-Valid Household Survey Results: Additional Comments 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Urban development Preserve nature/open spaces 57% 57% General positive comments 23% Trails Cost concerns Walkability Sports/recreation Child focused Traffic/roads 17% 15% 14% 14% 14% 13%
17 Review of Virtual Town Hall Survey Results
18 Virtual Town Hall Survey Results January 27 through March respondents 96% favor land acquisition for parks, open space and community use Preferred Focus Active Use 42% Passive Use Preservation 87% 83% Other 11%
19 Total Responses Use Category Open Space Use Responses Response Rate Active Use & Recreation Playgrounds 66 32% Athletic Fields 61 29% Sports Courts 51 25% Waterfront Recreation 75 36% Indoor Recreation 61 29% Passive Use Picnic Areas % Trails % Wildlife Viewing % Cultural/Historic Sites % Community Gardens % Preservation Preserving Tree Canopy % Linking Streams & Wildlife Habitat Corridors % Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces % Wetlands & Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefits %
20 Key Findings Most people participated in the survey to give opinions on passive uses and preservation uses Trails are the highest priority for land acquisition Most responses of all options Most priority 1 ranking of all options Preserving tree canopy is the second-highest priority Second-highest response rate of all options Second-highest number of priority 1 rankings of all options
21 Summary of Needs and Priorities
22 Summary of Needs and Priorities Community Priorities for Land Acquisition Passive Recreation Use Trails Wildlife Viewing Preservation/Open Space Preserving Tree Canopy Preserving Wetlands and Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefits Linking Streams & Fish/Wildlife Corridors
23 Summary of Needs and Priorities Community Priorities for Land Acquisition Active Use & Recreation Playgrounds Athletic Fields Waterfront Recreation Other Considerations Strategy needs to address approach to land acquisition for other public needs that may arise
24 Land Acquisition Methods
25 Land Acquisition Methods: Purchase Method Fee Simple Purchase Option to Purchase Right of First Refusal Definition The outright purchase of property at market value. Exclusive right to purchase property, including a purchase price and valid for a specified term. Option holder is not obligated to purchase the property. The right to be the first allowed to purchase a property if it s offered for sale. The holder is not obligated to purchase the property.
26 Land Acquisition Methods: Donations Method Donation Partial Donation Life Estate Definition The gift of a property. The sale of property for less than market value. Donation or sale of property with the seller reserving the right to live on and use the property until death or release of life interest.
27 Land Acquisition Methods: Other Method Public Easement Lease Land Trade Dedication Definition A right to use someone s land for a specific purpose, such as access or conservation. Rental of property for use by the holder for a specified term and cost. Trading a City-owned surplus property for a privately-owned property. Property dedicated by a private property owner or land developer for public use.
28 Land Acquisition Methods: Other Method Concomitant Agreement Partnerships Eminent Domain/ Condemnation Definition A development agreement setting development conditions for a property. Agreement for public use between agencies or multiple parties/property owners. Compulsory purchase of a property at fair market value for a specific public purpose.
29 Land Acquisition Methods: Other Method Transfer of Development Rights Conservation Futures Program Definition Voluntary, incentive- based program that allows landowners to sell development rights from their land to a developer to increase density of a development at another location County managed program focused on preserving critical open space within King County.
30 Next Steps
31 Next Steps Future Meeting Dates Survey Results and Needs/Priorities Analysis: 2 nd Public Meeting May 11, 2017 Selection Criteria and Acquisition Strategy: Joint City Council/Parks Commission Meeting June 13, rd Public Meeting June 14, 2017
32 Next Steps Future Meeting Dates Introduction/Adoption of Implementation Policy: City Council Regular Meeting July 11, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting July 18, 2017
33 Land Acquisition Strategy and Implementation Policy Public Opinion Survey Results Thank You Land Acquisition Site Nomination Online Form (web address) Presentation to Council and Parks & Planning Commissions May 9, 2017
34 Open Space Use Categories Active Use & Recreation Playgrounds Athletic Fields Sports Courts Waterfront Recreation Indoor Recreation Passive Use Preservation
35 Open Space Use Categories Active Use & Recreation Passive Use Picnic Areas Trails Wildlife Viewing Cultural & Historic Sites Community Gardens Preservation
36 Open Space Use Categories Active Use & Recreation Passive Use Preservation Preserving Tree Canopy Linking Streams and Fish/Wildlife Corridors Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces Wetlands and Sensitive Areas with Ecological Benefit
37 Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Priorities for Active Use/Recreation Playgrounds Athletic Fields Sports Courts Waterfront Recreation Indoor Recreation 5 0 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
38 Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Priorities for Passive Use Picnic Areas Trails Wildlife Viewing Cultural/Historic Sites Community Gardens 20 0 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
39 Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Priorities for Preservation Preserving Tree Canopy Linking Streams and Fish/Wildlife Corridors Lands in Proximity to Existing Open Spaces Wetlands and Sensitive areas with Ecological benefit 10 0 Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4
40 Virtual Town Hall Survey Results: Preferred Location for Acquisition NE Quad, 38% SW Quad, 38% SE Quad, 46% NW Quad, 38% None, 21%
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