November 12, 2007

7:00 pm

_________ P r e s e n t a t i o n

Matthews Board of Commissioners

Matthews Sportsplex

Woolpert, Inc.

Town & County StaffElected Officials Park and Recreation Commission Members

Citizens of the Mecklenburg County & Town of Matthews

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• Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation & Town of Matthews

Project Team

“C o l l a b o r a t i v e” Team Approach___

- Project Timeline

- Project Study Area / Site Analysis

- Planning Process/ Workshops

- Master Plan Presentation

- Questions / Answers

Agenda

P r e s e n t a t i o n A g e n d a________

Project Timeline

D a t e_________________ A s s o c i a t e d T a s k_________________

• July - August 2007

• September 6, 2007

• September 27, 2007

• October 30, 2007

• November / December 2007

• Early 2008 (6-8 months)

• Late 2008 to Early 2009

Project Team Site Analysis

Community Workshop No. 3(Matthews Community Center)

Presentation of Master Plan to Town, P&R Commission / County Commission(Nov. 12th, 13th and tentatively Dec. 18th)

Community Workshop No. 2(Matthews Community Center)

Anticipated Phase 1 Construction to Begin

Design Phase

Community Workshop No. 1(Matthews Community Center)

• 11 Sportsplexes

Matthews

Sportsplex

• Matthews Sportsplex Site

County’s Proposed Sportsplexes

Study Area / Site Analysis

• +/-160 AC study area

• North

• NC - 74

• CSX Rail Line

• Matthews Township Pkwy

• I - 485

• Four Mile Creek

• Adjacent Town Project

• Adjacent Neighborhood

• Adjacent Institutional

Preformed analysis of natural and cultural factors which lead to a suitability map

CPCC – Levine Campus

Crestdale Neighborhood

Town Maintenance

A e r i a l P h o t o _______ Downtown Matthews

Matthews Small Area Plan

485

Study Area

Planning Process / Workshops

September 6, 2007 – 42 attendees Summary of Comments

Program Elements:

• Multi-purpose fields - soccer/football/rugby/lacrosse– Synthetic turf on portion of fields

• One championship field / stadium–seating for 1,500 / berm / room for expansion

• Family amenities – playgrounds, volleyball, horseshoes, etc.• Greenway connectivity/ walking / hiking trails• Indoor programming space

•Other Comments:

• Consider CATS relocating to perimeter • Multi vehicular access points into park• Stormwater considerations / maintain natural creek• Traffic on Tank Town Road

Workshop Exercise

(5) groups suggested ideas/ comments on the sportsplex design

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Community Workshop #1

Concept 1

Concept 2

Community Workshop #2

Community Workshop #2September 27, 2007 – 31 attendees Summary of Comments

Program Ideas & Preferences:

• Stadium capacity– allow for expansion

• Family amenities – playgrounds, volleyball, horseshoes, etc.• Greenway connectivity/ walking / hiking trails• Indoor programming space

•Other Comments:

• Security• Parking Issues • Equestrian Facilities• Indoor Swimming Center

Workshop Exercise

(3) groups suggested ideas/ comments on the sportsplex design

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Master Plan

Master Plan

Overall Plan

Master Plan

CATS Transit Alignment

Shared Maintenance Facility (expansion)

Indoor Meeting Facility(patio, volleyball, open field, playground)

Four Mile Creek Greenway

Wetlands (Typ.)

Main Park Entrance

80 Car Parking Lot

80 Car Parking Lot

Connection to Levine Campus & Park and Ride(tunnel under I 485)

(2) Natural Turf Sports Fields 1

2

Master Plan

Master Plan

(3) Natural Turf Sports Fields

Perimeter Walking Trails

Boardwalks (Typ.)

Restroom/ Concession

Playground

250 Car Parking Lot

Park Road (landscaped median)

Retaining Wall (Typ.)

(2) Synthetic Turf Sports Fields

1 2

3 4 5

Master Plan

Master Plan

900 Car Parking Lot

Potential Stadium Expansion to 5000 seats

Natural Turf Stadium Field

Pedestrian Connections to Future Development (typ.)

Fieldhouse

2700 Person Stadium

Park Entrance From Future Development

Best Management Practice (BMP)

Master Plan

Master Plan

Playground

200 Car Parking Lot

Spectator Bleachers (Typ.)

Restroom/ Concession

(4) Synthetic Turf Sports Fields

1 2

3 4

Shelters (Typ.)(volleyball / horseshoe/ grills)

Perimeter Walking Trails

Cross Country (5 K)

Start

Finish

Master Plan

Potential Phase One Area

Parking Fields

Entrance / Road

Potential Phase One Area$ 7 Million Budget Allocation

Future development to be determined based upon program preferences and future funding allocation

Potential Phase One

Future Phasing

Project Timeline - Next Steps in the Planning Process

D a t e_________________ A s s o c i a t e d T a s k_________________

• July - August 2007

• September 6, 2007

• September 27, 2007

• October 30, 2007

• November / December 2007

• Early 2008 (6-8 months)

• Late 2008 to Early 2009

Project Team Site Analysis

Community Workshop No. 3(Matthews Community Center)

Presentation of Master Plan to Town, P&R Commission / County Commission(Nov. 12th, 13th and tentatively Dec. 18th)

Community Workshop No. 2(Matthews Community Center)

Anticipated Phase 1 Construction to Begin

Design Phase

Community Workshop No. 1(Matthews Community Center)

Questions