Item 6A
Ordinance No. 1002, 2nd Reading, Adopting Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve Master Plan
Item 6A
Requested Action
Approve Ordinance No. 1002
2nd Reading
Adopting Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve Master Plan
A supplement to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, which is a key component of the Southlake 2030 Plan (City’s Comprehensive Plan)
BJNCP Location Map
To provide planning documents that respond to the parks, recreational, open space/natural area, nature center and trail system needs of Southlake citizens while corresponding with the
recommendations of the Southlake 2030 Plan
Purpose of BJNCP Master Plan
Proposed BJNCP Master Plan accomplished
through numerous public meetings
beginning in January 2011
Stakeholder Discovery
Workshops
SPIN meeting
Bob Jones Nature Center
Organization meetings
Joint meetings with Council,
P&Z, Parks, Southlake 2030 Parks,
Recreation & Open Space Committee
Planning & Zoning Commission
Background Information
Proposed BJNCP Master Plan developed with following criteria:
Establish detailed background for the planning area
Identify current constraints and issues
Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved
List recommendations for future programming, facilities, trails and conservation of area
Additional Information
Discovery Workshops Discussions
May 4, 2011
BJNCO voted unanimously to approve proposed BJNCP Master Plan
May 9, 2011
Parks Board recommended approval (8-0)
SPDC recommended approval (6-0)
Southlake 2030 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Committee recommended approval (14-0)
May 19, 2011
P&Z recommended approval (4-0)
Review and Action
June 7, 2011
City Council approved Ordinance No. 1002, 1st Reading (7-0)
June 21, 2011
City Council review and consideration of Ordinance No. 1002, 2nd Reading and Public Hearing
Governmental Review
C3 Provide attractive and unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
BJNCP Conceptual Master Plan
TIER 1 – Trail Development
(Year 1 & 2 of Implementation)
1. Signage
Facility
Trails
2. Land/Habitat Management
Park Buffer
Savannah Expansion
3. Trail Development & Repairs
North Woodland Loop
Wetlands Loop
Savannah Loop
CrossTimbers Loop
Heritage Loop
4. Outdoor Classrooms
5. Treehouse
6. Lakefront Overlook
1. New Nature Center &
Arrival Identity
New Education Building
Repurpose Existing Building
Outdoor & Indoor Exhibits
Signage at White Chapel
Entry Road
Parking Lot w/ bioswale
2. Nature Playground
3. Homestead
Demonstration
Barn Reconstruction
Homestead Exhibit
Composting
4. Trail Development
Recreation Loop
Connection to Ballfields
5. Signage
6. Outdoor Classrooms
TIER 2 – New Nature Center Building Development
(Year 3 & 4 of Implementation)
TIER 3 – Nature Trail Expansion
( Year 5 of Implementation)
1. Trail Development
Riparian Corridor Loops
Complete Recreation Loop
Complete 4’ nature trails
2. Signage
3. Outdoor Classrooms
4. Lakefront Overlooks
5. Farhat Trailhead Parking
6. Habitat Management
Questions?