Laserfiche WebLink
2 <br />Arriving at the Proposed Improvements <br />Based on a variety of factors (existing grades, drainage patterns, residential context, overall park size, access, <br />surrounding environment, public input, and City of Orono needs) a number of programming and site layout changes <br />have been proposed. This design was informed by three listening sessions with neighborhood residents and <br />presentations to the Hackberry Park Sub -Committee, Park Commission, and Orono City Council. <br />The site inventory graphic on the following page identifies existing utilities, adjacent streets, and Hackberry Park's <br />boundary. The house shown in the aerial has been purchased by the City of Orono to be demolished and converted <br />to park improvements. <br />The lists below summarize the discussions and input received at public listening sessions as well as direction from <br />City staff. The ordering of items does not necessarily reflect their important or emphasis. <br />Summary of Design Input <br />Existing Issues <br />• Parking <br />- Backing out on Willow Dr does not feel safe <br />- Street parking can limit emergency vehicles <br />access and access to existing mailboxes <br />• Water Drainage <br />- Park is built in a wet area <br />- Drain tile is clogged <br />• Vehicle Speed <br />- Cars speeding on Willow Dr <br />Desired Improvements <br />• Ash tree replacement planning <br />• Programming for families <br />• Restroom/small shelter area with restrooms near <br />play equipment <br />• Drinking fountain <br />• Keep (but improve) south ballfield <br />• Remove north ballfield <br />• Keep sledding hill (adjacent to playground) <br />• Soccer/multi-sport field <br />• Coniferous plants along Willow Dr to screen sound <br />• Additional seating throughout park <br />• Keep mailboxes on the park side <br />• Signage on the rules of the park (i.e. leashed dogs, <br />motorized vehicles, closed at 10pm) <br />• Dedication plaque to the Gleason Family <br />• Remove broken well by skating rink <br />• Level skating rink area <br />Improvements Not Desired for Hackberry Park <br />• Sand volleyball <br />• Charcoal grills <br />• Field lighting <br />• Curbs on roads <br />• Pickleball courts <br />Existing playground (image from City of Orono) <br />Existing park sign (image from homes. com) <br />3 <br />.1 �� fir•ALI <br />'>.. !.. `�i :�` Get:��•.* ,� �� . <br />�4, ; f <br />;y �{ <br />PARCEL LINE, TYP. 'N • <br />�} c•� �t .l� <br />_ �-T , �., 1' • �• �� `� �'1 �n WATER LINE. TVP. <br />cY.R. f e••^�1!ti �. A�, ! � v - � '�� .�...J STORM LINE, TVP. <br />�! �- <br />SANITARY LINE, TVP. <br />`A t rsuMR". <br />� I � <br />-�J S PARK BOUNDARY <br />,---————— — — — — -- <br />*er <br />,`A. <br />-- —� - -� <br />N <br />MAPLE LN �� Y �� <br />I <br />0 o> Aso-- -- ------ -- I Y4r <br />folkAL <br />Existing Conditions <br />22 <br />