HomeMy WebLinkAboutpresentation 12.15.22Riverwalk Park Event Space
Conservation Commission Meeting
December 15, 2022
Project Background
•Vacant 22-acre parcel acquired by the Town in 1986 for Recreation
•Site considered for a Marina until deemed not financially viable in 2014
•DISUC Committee formed in 2015 to explore alternative uses –looked
to creating a destination location with water access to energize Rte 28
•Detailed Feasibility/Concept Design Study in 2017-2018 for a
Riverwalk Park,Boardwalk and area for periodic special events
•Robust public engagement to date included project modifications:
➢Park: improved traffic/pedestrian safety; security and crime prevention
and safety of kayak usage
➢Boardwalk: Looped boardwalk rather extending to Seagull Beach
➢Event Space: Sound study and reoriented temporary stage towards Rte 28
•Town/DISUC working with Consultant BETA to finalize the design and
permitting
Project Permitting
•Two NOIs to keep Project Moving
•Multiple protected natural resources on the property
•Drive-In Property already partially developed/ disturbed
•Key permitting programs:
o Massachusetts Environmental Protection Act (MEPA) Environmental
Notification Form (ENF) with Cape Cod Commission DRI.
o Wetlands Protection Act and Town of Yarmouth Wetlands Bylaw &
Yarmouth Stormwater Management Bylaw.
o Chapter 91 Waterways License and Army Corp of Engineers
Programmatic General Permit.
o Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway
Access Permit (curb cut).
o National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Construction Stormwater General Permit (for erosion control).
o Local zoning, septic and building permits.
o MESA, DMF, MHC Reviews Complete.
Yarmouth Riverwalk Park –Community Context
SITE
Swan Pond
Town Hall Higgins Crowell Rd. Main St.
BSU Cape Cod
High School
Existing Conditions and Site Resource Areas
Existing Conditions and Site Resource Areas
Existing Conditions and Site Resource Areas
Site Photos
Site Photos
Site Photos
Site Photos
Site Photos
Site Photos
Site Photos
Supplemental Investigations
Supplemental Investigations
Supplemental Investigations
Site Photos
Site Photos
Riverwalk Park -Overall Site Plan
Detailed Site Plan
Floor Plan
Restroom Facilities –Site Plan & Floor Plan
North Elevation (facing Route 28)
East Elevation
(facing the River)
South Elevation (facing the Event Space)
Restroom Facilities -Elevations
Playscapes -Site Grading and Landforms
Natural Play Area –Site Plan
Event Space Operations Layout -Enlargement
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Grading and Drainage
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Impacts –Riverfront Area
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Impacts –Riverfront Area
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Impacts –Salt Marsh, BVW, Coastal Beach, LUO
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Impacts –LSCSF
Questions?