CPPC 05-12-03 Meeting AgendaCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
MEMORANDUM
TO: Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee
FROM: Abbe S. Kennedy, Senior Planner
RE: May Meeting and Agenda
DATE: May 6, 2003
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
The Frederick County Comprehensive Plans and Programs Subcommittee (CPPS) will be meeting
on Monday, May 12, 2003, at 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room of the County
Administration Building, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, Virginia. The CPPS will discuss the
following agenda items:
AGENDA
1) Consideration of changes to the Frederick County Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) process.
2) Other.
Please contact our department if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Access to the County Administration Building for night meetings that do not occur in the Board
room will be limited to the back door of the four-story wing. I would encourage committee
members to park in the countyparking lot located behind the new addition or in the Joint Judicial
Center parking lot and follow the sidewalk to the back door of the four-story wing. The door will
be locked, therefore, please wait for staff to open the door.
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ITEM #1
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO THE FREDERICK COUNTY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PIAN
(CIP) PROCESS
In response to concerns regarding the prioritization of departmental projects requests, the Board of
Supervisors has directed staff to research other jurisdictions and the methods they use in forming
their Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). Staff has researched various other localities, their role
regarding project prioritization, and the role of the Planning Department in ensuring conformance
with the Comprehensive Plan. (Included within this agenda item is information that has been
acquired by other jurisdictions regarding their CIP process.)
Virginia State Coded Sec. 15.2-2239 states that local planning commissions are to prepare and
submit an annual capital improvements program to the governing body or official charged with the
preparation of the budget.
Capital project requests are to be evaluated to ensure project conformance with the Comprehensive
Policy Plan. In Frederick County, the planning staff, the CPPS, and the Planning Commission have
been involved in the prioritization and evaluation of capital requests from the various departments.
Through research on the CIP process in other Virginia localities, staff feels there may be a more
effective and meaningful way for the Planning Commission to pursue this annual task. The
following proposed CIP process revisions are intended to assist the County in the implementation
of the Comprehensive Plan. It is imperative to reflect the value of departmental projects in current
policy that will affect future planning decisions.
Frederick County CIP Process -The New Vision
The attached proposal could change the role of the CPPS and the Planning Commission in the CIP
process by focusing on Comprehensive Plan conformance rather than evaluation of departmental
priorities. Each individual department or agency currently has a method for establishing and
quantifying community needs and is best able to articulate the ways that their department addresses
those needs. Therefore, the role of the Planning Department is to ensure that these established
needs are identified and appropriately accommodated by policy.
The goal is that each department or agency would create an updated needs assessment which would
be considered as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. This amendment could be adopted as
part of the annual Comprehensive Plan update. Currently, the section of the Parks and Recreation
Department included in the Comprehensive Plan, is a sound model from which to develop a template
for other Community Facilities and Services. In addition, each department or agency would submit
a map identifying the location of existing and future facility needs or expansions in relation to the
county as a whole, and within the Urban Development Area. This map element would depict a five
to 10 -year capital project projection. (Included within this agenda item is the Parks and Recreation
policy section of the Frederick County Comprehensive Plan, and a generalized facility map from
which to develop a template.)
Who. What, When
The CIP would continue to be an advisory document for the Frederick County budget. Planning
staff would continue to submit the requests for inclusions to the CIP, as we do each year, and would
compile and assemble the spreadsheets.
Spreadsheets would then be directed to the Finance Department for review and, at the same time,
CPPS will be engaging with the departments in a policy exercise to assure that the Comprehensive
Plan reflects their requests. The initial process may be somewhat tedious, yet it will insure on an
annual basis that the Comprehensive Plan supports the capital projects of each department, and
establishes the relationship between the Comprehensive Plan and capital expenditures which help
bring the plan to life.
Proposed Time -line
June: Discussion item to the BOS on the proposed revision to the CIP process
July -September: Kick-off with departments on developing proposed policy for Comprehensive
Plan
October -November: Submit CIP requests to the Finance Department for review; CPPS develops
recommended Comprehensive Plan Amendments for discussion item at
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings
December: Draft Amendments to Comprehensive Plan and CIP to Planning Commission
and Board for discussion
January: Adoption of updated Comprehensive Plan and annual CIP
Staff is seeking input from the CPPS regarding the proposed CIP process revisions, and anticipates
a discussion with the Board of Supervisors for their direction concerning the revised CIP process.
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) DEVELOPMENT
e Methods of approach by other jurisdictions
Jurisdiction
Fauquier County
Hanover County
Loudoun County
County
Budget Office
Planning Department,
Finance and
Administration
Department of
Management
Services- Budget
Office
CIP Linked to Adopted
First year of CIP is
budgeted, future year
projects are included for
planning purposes only
After each year of the
adopted CIP is completed,
an additional year is added
so it is always looking five
years into the future.
Comprehensive Plan
Every two years the BOS
adds two new years to its
CIP. Shows appropriations
history for the year and that
which is approved for the
following year.
Planning
Commission Role
Sent to the PC, but PC
has little input on
individual projects
Develops, updates,
and revises CIP in
association with
professional staff,
Opportunity to
annually assess trends
and relate needs to
County's finances
Presented to Planning
Commission for
endorsement in
February prior to
Budget work sessions
Comprehensive Policy
Pian Role
Assists in the
implementation of the
Comp Plan, particularly
their Service District
concept
Comprehensive Plan
comprised of Major
Thoroughfare Plan,
Public Facilities Plan
and Utility Phasing
Plan, each of which
establishes policies and
guidelines for capital
improvements. CIP
reflects adopted policy.
Policies of the General
Plan establish
justification and
conceptual framework
for capital projects
comprising CIP.
Jurisdiction
County
CIP Linked to Adopted
Planning
Comprehensive Policy
Agency Responsible
Budget?
Commission Role
Plan Role
Prince William
Office of Executive
CIP is an independent
PC endorses the CIP
Comp Plan states a
County
Management
document. Financial
right before the BOS.
desired level of service
resources to meet priority
Board conducts public
for capital facilities.
needs are allowed through
community meetings
The budget staff
the Capital Projects Fund
and public hearings.
evaluates capital
portion of the budget as
PC has little input on
projects using this
funds are available.
projects.
Comp Plan criteria, and
Department Directors meet
assembles the CIP
wBudget director to review
accordingly.
and analyze performance
budget targets. Budget staff
evaluates proposals.
Shenandoah County
County
Funding for the first year is
Departments and
Departments and
Administration and
included in the budget.
agencies are
agencies are represented
BOS
represented in the
in the Comp Plan in a
Comp Plan in a
general capacity
general capacity
Stafford County
Planning Department
Requests go unanalyzed by
Planning Commission
Comprehensive Plan
budget/finance.
Prioritizes projects
provides general policy
Planning Commission
for capital requests.
prioritizes projects
according to fiscal
desirability within debt
limitation.
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Parks and Recreation
The purpose of this chapter is to outline the County's recreational policies and to identify
implementation methods for accomplishing recreational facilities, programs, studies, and plans. Itis
not meant to be a detailed recreation plan, but rather it is a part of the County's continuing planning
process and a guide to decision making.
]Facilities
The County currently owns and operates two regional parks. Clearbrook Park, located five miles
north of Winchester on Route 11, consists of approximately 55 acres and Sherando Park, located two
miles east of Stephens City on Route 277. consists of approximately 330 acres. Both regional parks
currently serve the County's population with both active and passive recreational programs and
facilities. In addition to these regional parks. five neighborhood parks have been developed which
serve a more specific group with more limited facilities than those in the regional parks.
The neighborhood parks are located at: Reynolds Store Fire Company and Gainesboro Fire Company
in the Gainesboro District, and Round Hill Fire Company in the Back Creek District, and at Frederick
Heights subdivision in the Shawnee District. These neighborhood parks consist primarily of
playground equipment for young children. The Parks and Recreation Department also maintains two
tennis courts at Senseny Road Elementary School for community use.
In 1987, master development plans were adopted for both Clearbrook and Sherando Parks. These
master plans establish development goals for each park, identify unmet recreational needs, provide
unified facility plans, and propose a development program for each park. The master plan for both
Clearbrook and Sherando Parks reflect the recommendations of the County residents and national
standards as outlined in the Virginia Outdoor Plan. These plans emphasize the development of a
swimming pool complex and additional sports. picnic, maintenance, and other support facilities.
Funding has been provided to update the Sherando Park Master Plan. The revisions are scheduled
to be completed by June 30, 2001.
Since the adoption of the master plans. the County has completed the construction of two outdoor
swimming pool complexes, four soccer fields, a maintenance building, one shelter, two playground
areas, two sand volleyball courts, and two fields of a four field softball complex. The County has also
purchased an area to house the maintenance operation for Clearbrook Park. Additional recreational
facilities currently provided are athletic fields, playground, and picnic areas with a variety of
recreational opportunities such as horseshoes, fishing, paddleboats, and volleyball, open space areas
and support facilities. Clearbrook Park; Sherando Park, neighborhood parks and all public school
athletic fields and grounds are maintained by the Parks Division of the County Parks and Recreation
Department. As a result of a joint operating agreement with the County School Board, the Parks and
Recreation Department has use of the following Sherando High School facilities when they are not
in use by the high school: lighted football field and track, baseball field, eight outdoor lighted tennis
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courts, and four outdoor lighted basketball courts. The Parks and Recreation Department's
Community Center, which was built adjoined to Sherando High School, opened in September of 1993
and contains two racquetball courts, a weight room and a multipurpose room.
The Residential Performance Zoning regulations require that open space be provided in most types
of suburban development. In addition, recreational facilities are required in any residential
development which contains lot sizes of less than 5,000 square feet. It is required that such open
space and facilities be dedicated to homeowners associations. There is a need to examine recreational
and park needs in suburban and urban areas, specifically, the development of a bikeway and trail
system. One need that has been identified is the development of a bikeway and trail system. To date,
the County has constructed a 2.40 mile bicycle facility to serve several residential areas east of
Stephens City. The County has also committed to the construction of a.60 (3,2001.£) bicycle facility
to serve residential areas on the northern perimeter of Sherando Park. These bicycle facilities will link
those residential areas with Sherando Park and Sherando High School. Additional trails would
provide residents the ability to travel safely from their homes to schools, stores, work or recreational
areas without having to share the overcrowded arterial and collector roads with automobiles. Also,
there is a need to examine Residential Performance Zoning regulations to determine whether the
recreational needs of the single family homeowner are being met.
Frograms
The Recreation Division of the Frederick County Parks and Recreation Department was created to
provide a comprehensive and accessible program of recreational services and activities for the
residents of Frederick County. A diverse range of recreational and enrichment programs are
provided for all age groups. This broad base of activities includes, but is not limited to, instructional
classes, outdoor recreation programs, sports and athletics, health and fitness programs, cultural and
special events, and trips and excursions.
Programming responsibilities are assigned within the Division's four interest sections --Community
Recreation (Children's Programs, Cultural Arts, etc.); Senior Citizens; Aquatics; and Sports and
Athletics. Staff members work together to identify, develop and implement those activities which
most closely meet the interests and desires of the community. The Division typically implements
programs along age group stratifications such as preschool, youth, teen, adult and senior adult;
however, a shift in programming emphasis has resulted in the development of broader activities to
appeal to family units. In particular, holiday events are planned to include parent and child in a
variety of leisure opportunities.
The majority of recreation programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department are held within
the 15 public schools in Frederick County and the Parks and Recreation Department's Community
Center. Consequently, a wide variety of recrea.tion.offerin.gs has.maximized use.ofthe county school
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buildings. The joint efforts of the Frederick County School Board and the Parks and Recreation
Commission/Department resulted in the inclusion of recreational facilities within Sherando High
School. The Department's Community Center, which was built adjoined to Sherando High School,
opened in September of 1993. On August 28, 2000, the Orchard View Community Center is
scheduled to open. This facility, which is attached to the Orchard View Elementary School, will have
a full-size gymnasium that will be programmed during non -school hours.
Citizen Participation
Citizen participation and input regarding recreation programs and park development have been
actively solicited since the creation of the department in 1971.
The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven members, including one from each
magisterial district, appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four year terms and two at -large
members recommended by the Commission and appointed by the Board to serve staggered four year
terms.
Future Demands
To help plan for the future leisure service demands, the Parks and Recreation Department has
completed master plans for the County's two regional parks, studied national standards provided in
the Virginia Outdoor Plan, and gathered survey information relating to the provision of leisure
services. Through the utilization of these and any other available resources, it is projected that the
following areas must be addressed if we are to meet future leisure demands:
1. Land acquisition to meet minimum standards
2. Facility development to meet minimum standards
�. Development of recreational centers
4. Increased programming for special populations
5. Increased programming for teens
6. Great diversity of programming so as to better meet the needs of the entire community_
7. Establishment of trail systems and bikeways
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Parks and Recreation
Area Standards
As suggested by the 1996 Virginia Outdoor Plan, the area standard for local recreation and park sites
in Virginia is ten acres of developed park land per thousand population.
Frederick County has apopulation of approximately 57,000 (based on 1999 provisional estimate data
provided by the University of Virginia Center for Public Services) and currently maintains 404 acres
of park land. Of the 404 acres assigned to the parks, about 240 acres would be considered
developed.
By the year 2001, using the population projections provided by the Frederick County Planning
Department, an additional 166 acres will be needed and by the year 2010, another 130 will be
required if we are to keep pace with the recommended standard of the ten acres per thousand. It is
estimated by the Department of Parks and Recreation that by the year 2020, Frederick County will
need approximately 833 acres of developed park land to adequately serve the County's population.
In meeting the ten -acre per thousand minimum standard for park land, it is recommended by the
Virginia Outdoor Plan to consider the following types of park development:
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NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Size: 5 - 20 acres
Plan at 3 acres/1000 Population
Service Area: Approximately 5 - 15 minutes walking distance or'/2 mile to 1 '/z miles
Administrative Responsibility: Local Unit of Government or Homeowners Association
Purpose: The primary function of the neighborhood park is to provide limited types of recreation
for the entire family within easy walking distance. Facilities should be provided for all age groups.
Character: Intensive use and easy access are characteristics of this classification. Ideally, the site
would have areas that are level to gently rolling to accommodate the intensive use facilities, with
shaded areas for passive recreation.
Location: If possible, the neighborhood park should be located near a school and /or the
neighborhood center and away from railroads, major streets and other hazardous barriers.
Potential Facilities:
*playground
*badminton courts
*ball diamond
*swimming pool
*basketball courts
*volleyball courts
*tennis courts
*fishing pond
*shuffleboard courts
*recreation center
*picnic facilities
*walking trails
*horseshoe courts
*bikeway
*football/soccer field
Play fields usually serve a dual purpose is this type of facility. They provide an area for sports and
running games and also serve as open space. Intensive use areas (the playground area and hard
surfaced courts) are buffered from other activities by passive natural areas and pedestrian access
corridors. Programmed activities such as organized athletics are often suitable in neighborhood
parks. Although limited parking facilities are provided, site design should encourage pedestrian
access to the greatest extent possible.
Rural communities may want to consider deleting neighborhood parks and include their function in
larger community parks which could better serve the needs of widely dispersed local population.
From an economic standpoint, it would be more beneficial for a rural locality to have a few
strategically located, well designed, larger facilities than to invest in several small sites and not have
the funds to properly develop and maintain them.
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COMMUNITY PARK
Size: 20 -50 acres
Plan at 3 acres/1000 Population
Service Area: Approximately 15 minutes driving time
Administrative Responsibility: Local Unit of Government
Purpose: Community parks should primarily support active recreation activities and be capable of
withstanding intensive use, while still containing a fair amount of open space.
Character: The site usually varies from relatively flat open space to moderately sloping wooded
area. Such a park should be adaptable to a wide variety of recreational activities. Access is gained
by auto, bicycles, or walking.
Location: Locate when possible near the center of the community with good access and serviced
by a public transportation system.
Potential Facilities:
* playgrounds
* tennis courts
* horseshoe courts
* ball diamonds
* volleyball courts
* beachlswimming area
* picnic facilities
* swimming pool
* shuffleboard courts
* basketball courts
* parking area
* footballlsoccer fields
* trails: walking, hiking,
biking, fitness
* natural area
* fishing lake or stream
access
* recreation center
A multitude of activities must be provided by this intensive -use recreational facility. The recreation
center is often the focal point of the park. Organized activities are grouped in the surrounding area.
Their location is dependent upon the natural terrain, need for control, and vehicular access. Any
existing natural qualities, such as topography, water features, and trees, should be preserved and
utilized as natural buffers between activity areas as well as to protect the recreation environment from
surrounding, incompatible influences. These natural elements should also be used to provide a space
for more passive forms of recreation such as nature walks, picnicking, and fishing.
In the rural setting, this park category may take the place of the neighborhood park. It can better
serve a widely dispersed population than two or three smaller sites. Community parks, along with
neighborhood parks (where applicable), usually meet most of the close -to -home recreation needs of
most localities.
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REGIONAL PARK
Size: 50- 150 acres
Plan at 4 acres/ 1000 Population
Service Area: 15 - 25 minutes driving time
5 - 15 miles service radius
Administrative Responsibility: Local Unit of Government
Purpose: Regional Parks should serve the recreational needs of large portions ofthe local population.
They should contain a wide variety of intensively developed areas for day use recreation while
providing ample open space with generous buffers between activity areas.
Character: The site could vary from flat open space to moderately to steeply sloping topography.
It should be capable of supporting a wide variety of activities with ample buffer and natural areas.
Sitting on a stream or lake is highly desirable. The regional park needs to be accessible by auto as
well as pedestrians and bicycles.
Location: When possible, locate the regional park so that it is near the center of the service area.
It should be on or near an arterial or major collector road providing good access to the facility. In
urban or suburban situations, easy access to mass transit is highly desirable. The site should also be
accessible by pedestrians and bicyclists.
Potential Facilities:
*playgrounds
*trails
*lake or stream
*natural area
*tennis courts
*horseshoe courts
*ball diamonds
*fishing/boating
*volleyball courts
*parking areas
*basketball courts
*football/soccer fields
*recreation centers
*shuffleboard courts
*swimming pool and/or
*golf
beach with swimming area
*picnic facilities
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RECREATION CENTERS
The recreation center may be found at the neighborhood, community, district, and regional parks.
At the neighborhood level, the recreation center is usually constructed between 15, 000 and 20,000
square feet. It generally will include multipurpose rooms, an arts and crafts area, game room, kitchen,
lounge and lobby, restrooms, and office. If a gymnasium is not available in a neighborhood school,
the recreation center may also include a gymnasium and locker room facilities.
The recreation center in a large park that serves a community will be considerably larger, from 50,000
-100,000 square feet, and will include several multipurpose rooms, gymnasium, indoor pool, shower
and locker rooms, game room, arts and crafts area, an auditorium or areas for performing arts, class
or club rooms, kitchen, large meeting room, restrooms, office, lounge or lobby, and some specialized
areas such as a ceramics workshop or weight room. An important consideration in all recreation
facilities is to provide adequate storage space.
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EXISTING REGIONAL PARK FACILI'T'IES
Currently, the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for operating and maintaining the
following facilities:
Clearbrook Park
Clearbrook Park, covering 55 acres, is located approximately five miles north of Winchester, on
Route 11. Clearbrook Park is open 365 days a year, from 8:00 a.m. to dark and includes:
*four lighted athletic fields
with concessions
*paddleboats
*playgrounds
*outdoor swimming pool
*maintenance complex
Sherando Park
*three -acre lake
*horseshoe pits
*vintage red caboose
*passive areas
* fishing
*volleyball
*tables & grills
*picnic shelter
Sherando Park is located on Route 277, approximately two miles east of 1-81, near Stephens City.
The park consists of 330 acres, approximately one-half of which is undeveloped. Sherando Park is
open 365 days a year, from 8:00 a.m. to dark and includes:
*five -acre lake
*outdoor swimming pool
*paddleboats
*model radio airplane
*fishing
*passive areas
facility
*four soccer fields
*volleyball
*seven lighted athletic
*horseshoe pits
*playgrounds
fields with concessions
*eight lighted tennis courts
*picnic shelters
*four outdoor lighted
*hiking trails
*tables & grills
basketball courts
*community center
*eighteen -hole disc golf
facilities
course
Based on the demand standards established by the 1996 Virginia Outdoor Plan, Frederick County
should use the following recommendations as a guide for future park development.
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Fnril;ty NvPric Ra.%e.d an Minimum Standards Established in the 1996 Virginia Outdoor Plan
Source: Frederick County Department of Parks and Recreation
Because these facilities share time with softball, this figure has been adjusted according to
percent of use.
** Because these facilities share time with baseball, this figure has been adjusted according to
percent of use.
*** Jr. Olympic Pool
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Archery Range
1/50,000
0
0
1
1
Baseball Diamond
1/6,000
*7
2
3
6
Basketball Court
1/5,000
5
5
7
11
Bicycle Trails
1 mile/1,000
2.4 miles
37.6
57.6
77.6
Soccer Fields
1/5,000
4
6
8
12
Horseshoes
1/10,000
8
-4
-2
0
Softball
1/3,000
**5
12
15
21
Swimming Pools ***
1/10,000
2
3
4
6
Tennis Courts
1/2,000
23
3
7
17
Park Land
10ac./1,000
404
-4
196
396
Ice Skating
1/30,000
0
1
2
2
Picnicking
10/1,000
400
0
200
400
Skateboard Park
1/80,000
0
0
0
1
In -Line Hockey
1/30,000
0
1
2
2
Amphitheater
1/40,000
0
1
1
2
Source: Frederick County Department of Parks and Recreation
Because these facilities share time with softball, this figure has been adjusted according to
percent of use.
** Because these facilities share time with baseball, this figure has been adjusted according to
percent of use.
*** Jr. Olympic Pool
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Conclusions
As the population of the Winchester -Frederick County area continues to increase, there will
undoubtedly be greater emphasis placed on the County's Parks and Recreation Department. As
indicated by the standards provided in the 1995 Virginia Outdoor Plan, (referred to in this chapter),
there currently exists a need to concentrate on further facility development just to meet present
minimum standards, and a greater need to establish a long range capital improvement program to
insure the provision of the physical amenities required to meet future leisure demands.
At this time, priority should be given to bring our park system up to the recommended minimum
standard, but strong consideration should also be given to the acquisition of park land to meet future
needs while desirable open space is still available at a reasonable cost.
In addition to the facilities that are needed to meet current and future demands, in eastern Frederick
County and western Frederick County, the Parks and Recreation Department will also need
additional professional staff if the County is to accommodate an already increasing demand for
recreational programs.
Recreation Policy
Stratey 1 - Insure that appropriate open space and facilities are provided with new development.
Stratey 2 - Identify the recreational, parks, and open space needs of the County.
Stratewy 3 - Make available a wide range of year-round recreational opportunities.
Strateay 4 - Seek alternative funding methods forthe provision of existing and identified recreational
needs.
Strategy 5 - Encourage cooperative efforts with private, semi-public, and public providers of
recreational opportunities.
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Implementation Methods:
1. Prepare a County -wide recreation plan which identifies recreational, park, and open space
needs.
2. Continue to solicit public opinion in planning parks and recreation.
3. Continue to encourage the participation and financial support of civic groups, businesses,
and other organizations and individuals for recreational needs.
4. Continue to utilize State and Federal grants and loans for financing and programming
County recreational needs and especially for major capital projects.
5. Continue to expand our cooperative relationship with the Frederick County School Board
jointly meeting identified County recreational needs.
6. Continue to cooperate with the private sector, the semi-public sector, and other public
providers of recreation in meeting identified recreational needs.
Strategy 1 - As finances are available, improvements to the Sherando and Clearbrook Parks should
take place according to the adopted master plans.
Implementation Methods:
1. Use the capital improvements planning process to provide improvements to the regional
parks.
2. Seek alternative sources of funding for park improvements.
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Strategy l - Insure that appropriate open space and recreational facilities are provided in association
with new urban development.
Strategy 2 - Provide for suitable recreational opportunities for all portions of the County.
Stratev 3 - Provide for a trail system and bikeway plan.
Implementation Methods:
1. Use a County -wide recreation plan to develop standards for open space and recreational
facilities in new urban developments.
2. Use a County -wide recreation plan to identify the recreational needs of residents in all
portions of the County.
3. Identify recreational needs associated with the Rural Community Centers.
4. Review land development regulations to insure that appropriate standards are provided
for open space and recreational facilities in new developments.
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Strategy 1 - Identify recreational program needs.
Strategy 2 - Solicit public opinion on recreational programs to be provided.
Strategy 3 - Coordinate with Frederick County School Board, the public sector, the semi-public
sector, and private organizations for the provision of recreational program funds, services, and
facilities.
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Implementation Methods:
1. Prepare a County -wide recreation plan identifying program needs.
2. Develop and maintain citizen participation in the identification of recreational program
and facility needs.
3. Actively solicit contributions for the provision of recreational programs and program
facilities, from all segments of the community, both public and private.
4. Structure the provision of all program facilities, such as indoor community centers, to
recognize land use decisions and policies.
5. Actively utilize public, semi-public. and private facilities for the provision of recreational
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