City of Gresham Parks & Recreation Division Department of Environmental Services GRESHAM MASTER P TRAILS LAN Prepared by: DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 2828 SW Corbett Avenue Portland, Oregon SEA REACH, LTD. P.O. Box 112 Rose Lodge, Oregon STUDIO REEDI]K 5540 SW Vermont Street Portland, Oregon August 1997 Acknowledgements MAYOR AND CI1Y COUNCIL Gussie McRobert, Mayor Jack Gallagher Glenn McIntire David Widmark Dave Eichner, former member Royal Harshman, former member Bob Moore Debbie Noah John leuthauser Claudiette laVert, former member CI1Y OF GRESHAM PLANNING COMMISSION Richard Anderson laurie Craghead Ryan Kagero Mark Miles Jacquie Pancoast Carrie Pak Rebecca Haverson, former member Neil Kagan, former member Edwin Smith Vicki Thompson, Vice Chair Michael Townsend Terry Vanderkooy, Staff Liaison David Widmark, Council Contact David Widmark, former member PARKS AND RECREATION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Jim Hartner, Chairman Phyllis Flury, Vice-Chairman Oliver Smith, Jr. Jerry Novotny Arlene Easly Faye Vickers Robert E. Akers, former member Jack Gallagher, former Council Liaison CI1Y OF GRESHAM STAFF Judith levin Ron Peterson Robert Fisher, Student Liaison Ryan West, Student Liaison Glenn McIntire, Council Liaison Julee Conway, Staff Liaison Bonnie R. Kraft, City Manager Gregory E. Diloreto, Department of Environmental Services Director Julee M. Conway, Parks and Recreation Division Manager Marianne Zarkin, Project Manager lora Price, Park Planner Phil Kidby, landscape Architect Terry Ramseth, Parks Maintenance Supervisor Norm Helgeson, Parks Maintenance Staff Gresham Trails Master Plan COOPERATING PARTICIPANTS Neighbors and Neighborhood Associations Transportation Division, Department of Environmental Services Community Development Department, City of Gresham Stormwater Division, Department of Environmental Services Police and Fire Departments, City of Gresham Portland Parks Bureau Planning Staff Metro Greenspaces Planning Staff PLANNING CONSULTANTS: DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Trail Planners, Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, and Natural Resource Scientists Mel J. Stout, Principal-in-Charge Ronald W.H. Mah, Project Manager Cindy R. Maeda, Trail Planner Don P. Yash, Arc Info/GIS Specialist Jeff G. Johnson, Landscape Designer Don M. Whitehead, Civil Engineer Kevin R. O'Hara, Natural Resource Scientist Chris J. Cocker, Land Use Planner Erin G. Audley, Report Production Asst. Diane M. Tremmell,Report Production Asst. Lisa M. Bosca, Graphics Production Asst. SEA REACH, LTD. Historical/Cultural Researchers, Trail Signage and Graphics Designers Susan J. Jurasz, President Brian O'Callaghan, Vice-President Ron Crouse, Research Assistant STIJDIO REEDI]K Trail Signage and Graphics Designers Peter Reedijk, President The City ofGresham's programs, services, employment opportunities and volunteer positions are open to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or political affiliation. Gresham Trails Master Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Mission Statement 1 Executive Summary 2 Community Benefits 2 Trail Types 2 Management and Maintenance 2 Organization 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 4 A Vision for Gresham Trails 4 Master Plan Objectives 5 Chapter 2: Background Information 6 Community Description 6 Population Growth 6 Demographic Profile 6 Natural Resources Profile 7 Chapter 3: CoordinationWith Other Planning Efforts 8 Gresham Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan (1995) 8 Gresham Vision 2020 (1991) 8 Gresham's Transportation System Plan 8 Gresham's Missing Links: Pedestrian/Bicycle System Inventory & Analysis (1993) 9 Gresham Historic Landmarks Inventory (1993) 9 Metro Greenspaces Program (1992) 9 Metro 2040 Plan (1991) 10 40-Mile Loop Master Plan (1983) 10 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Plan (1994 - 1999) 10 Chapter 4: Existing Natural Resources and Trail Facilities 12 Planning Study Area 12 Gresham's Open Space and Greenways 12 Springwater Trail Corridor 13 Butler Creek Greenway Trail 15 Kelly Creek Greenway Trail 16 Gresham Trails Master Plan - i Chapter 5: Trail Development Code Requirements 17 Trails Within Gresham's Special Purpose Districts 17 Trail Development Approval Process 17 Chapter 6: Trails Master Plan 19 Citizen Involvement 19 Master Plan Recommendations 19 Recommended Trail Improvements: 20 Recommended Trail Corridor Easements/Acquisitions: 20 Trail Management and Maintenance Recommendations: 21 Recommended Partnerships: 21 Phasing and Funding Recommendations: 22 Trail System Maps 23 Chapter 7: Trail Design and Development Standards 25 Multi-Use Paths 25 Walking/Hiking Trails 27 Trailheads 29 Trail Access Points 31 Scenic Viewpoints 32 Waterway Crossings 33 Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control 34 Planting for Buffer, Screening & Revegetation 34 Chapter 8: Recommended Trails 35 Gresham Butte Trails 35 Jenne Butte Trails 38 Grant Butte Trails 40 Butler Creek Greenway Trails 42 Kelly Creek Greenway Trails 44 Gresham/Fairview Trail 46 Nedaka Open Space Trail 48 Springwater Trail Corridor 50 Other Trails 52 Gresham Trails Master Plan - ii Chapter 9: Trails Signage 53 Signage Overview 53 Step 1: Visual Audit 54 Step 2: Interpretive Planning 54 Step 3: Signage Schedule 54 Sign Types 55 Orientation Signage 55 Regional Trails Orientation Signage 55 Trail-Specific Orientation Signage 55 Trailside Orientation Signage 55 Regulatory Signage 55 General Regulatory Signage 55 Site-Specific Regulatory Signage 56 Environmental/Cultural Interpretive Signage 56 Trailhead Interpretive Signage 56 Trailside Interpretive Signage 56 Sign Configurations 57 Chapter 10: Trails Management and Maintenance 59 Management and Maintenance Strategy 59 Public Safety 60 Crime Prevention and Policing 60 Fire Protection and Emergency Access 61 Natural Resource Protection 61 Litter and Vandalism Control 62 Vegetation Management 62 Volunteer Participation Program 63 Management and Maintenance Staffing 63 Parking for Trail Users 63 Chapter 11: Implementation Phasing and Funding 64 Five year Phasing Plan for Trails Construction 0997-2002) 64 Trail Facilities Construction Funding Strategy and Sources 66 Trail Management and Maintenance Funding 66 Glossary 67 Bibliography 69 Gresham Trails Master Plan - iii Appendices Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: Appendix D: Appendix E: Appendix F: Appendix G: Appendix H: List of Figures Minutes of City Council Approval Minutes of Parks and Recreation Citizen's Advisory Committee Meetings Public Notice Summary Summary of Trails Slide Presentation Gresham Trails Newsletters Newspaper Articles Benefits of Parks & Recreation Recommended Native Plant Species Figure 1: Multi-Use Path 25 Figure 2: Walking/Hiking Trail 27 Figure 3: Trailhead 30 Figure 4: Trail Access Point 31 Figure 5: Scenic Viewpoint 32 Figure 6: Waterway Crossings 33 Figure 7: Grading, Drainage & Erosion ControL 34 Figure 8: Orientation Signage 57 Figure 9: Regulatory and Interpretative Signage 58 List of Maps Map 1: 40-Mile Loop Master Plan 11 Map 2: Gresham Trails Location Map 23 Map 3: Gresham Trails Master Plan 24 Map 4: Gresham Butte Trails Map 37 Map 5: Jenne Butte Trails Map 39 Map 6: Grant Butte Trails Map 41 Map 7: Butler Creek Greenway Trail Map 43 Map 8: Kelly Creek Greenway Trail Map 45 Map 9: Gresham/Fairview Trail Map 47 Map 10: Nedaka Open Space Trail Map 49 Map 11: Springwater Trail Corridor Map 51 Gresham Trails Master Plan - iv Mission Statement The City of Gresham, with help through citizen involvement, is developing and operating a very successful parks, recreation, trails and open space system. This success is built on the philosophy established in the stated Mission of the Gresham Parks and Recreation Division ... "To offer facilities and programs that invite the public's use. Our efforts shall enhance Gresham's quality of life through the significant benefits provided by recreation. We take an active role in delivering park and recreation services in a cost-effective manner. We strive to offer fully accessible services in partnership with others, encouraging volunteer involvement. " Gresham Trails Master Plan 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY "/ .~ Community Benefits The Gresham Trails Master Plan will guide planning and development of public trails within the City of Gresham over the next fif- teen to twenty years. This plan establishes a network of public trails that will in- vite residents to enjoy their public open spaces, parks, recreational facilities and other community activity centers. Trails will provide residents with valuable op- portunities for recreation, exercise, wildlife viewing, environmental education, and will enhance Gresham's quality of life. In 1990, Gresham's voters approved a $10.285 million bond measure to fund the purchase of open space lands in environmentally sensitive areas - particularly in forested riparian, hillside and flood plain zones. Twelve percent of this bond measure money was allo- cated for the planning ef- forts which created this plan, and to the construction of the first three phases of trail development. This plan in- cludes a phasing plan that prioritizes which trails will be constructed in these first three funded phases, and which shall be built later as funding becomes available. Trail Types After assessing Gresham's 695 acres of open space, staff and the trail design consultant, with the input of interested citizens, recom- mended approximately 27 miles of trails for develop- ment. Trails have been carefully sited to minimize disturbance to the environ- ment, reduce impact to trees, and increase opportunities for views and environmental learning. This trail system plan, shown on Map 2, was reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Citizen's Advisory Commit- tee, Planning Commission and City Council. Two basic types of trails are suggested: multi-use paths and walking/hiking trails. Paths and trails will be wheelchair accessible where possible. This plan also addresses trail amenities such as trailhead parking ar- eas, neighborhood trail ac- Gresham Trails Master Plan 2 cess points, scenic view- points and signage. Management and Maintenance It is essential for a trail net- work to have trails which are well cared for and have a high level of personal safety. Design standards in this plan will insure that trails are constructed prop- erly to reduce maintenance costs and provide many years of use. Maintenance and management strategies are included in this report that identify tasks to be completed on a regular basis to keep trails in good shape. Public safety concerns arose throughout the public involvement process. To provide emergency access to large open space areas lack- ing roads, some multi-use paths will be constructed to support emergency vehicles including light-duty fire trucks. Trail signage, includ- ing distance markers, wayfinding and courtesy signs, will further contribute to user safety. A connected system of parks and pathways is manifestly far more complete and useful than a series of isolated parks. - The Olmsted Brothers, 1903 Organization This document is divided into eleven chapters. Chap- ter 1 describes the goals of this plan, while Chapters 2 and 3 provide background information. Descriptions of existing trails and natural ar- eas in Gresham are included in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 de- scribes City of Gresham trail development code require- ments. Chapter 6 outlines the major recommendations of this Trails Master Plan. The trail system map (Map 2) is included in this chapter. Design standards and specifications for trails and trail facilities are found in Chapter 7. Described in Chapter 8 are the proposed trails and their unique environments. Chap- ter 9 outlines the signage program and guidelines. Public safety, maintenance and management are dis- cussed in Chapter 10. Fi- nally, Chapter 11 prioritizes the list of recommended trails into a phased plan for trail development. Gresham Trails Master Plan 3 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION BrackenFem Pteridium aquilinum A Vision for Gresham Trails The 1995 City of Gresham Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan recom- mends the development of a Trails Master Plan to define "a comprehensive trail sys- tem which integrates with the City's pedestrian and bi- cycle plan...to expand trail- related recreation opportunities and to provide connections to important community facilities." Trails are an essential part of Gresham's parks and rec- reation system that enhances the quality of life in the Gresham community. The benefits of trails include fos- tering personal health, strengthening community values, preventing crime, protecting the environment, and contributing to a healthy economy. The City will provide an integrated neighborhood based trail system that: ,d Interconnects parks and open space to maximize access to programs and facilities. Improves access to parks, recreation ser- vices, open spaces, water- ways, wildlife habitat, and historical!cultural sites which are critical to the quality of life for all Gresham residents. ,d Promotes physical fitness and health for a variety of users including disabled persons. ,d Encourages social interac- tion and community pride. ,d Provides opportunities for rest and relaxation within natural settings through trail-related recreation. ,d Reduces auto-dependency and enhances recreational opportunities by providing a connected system of inviting trails and bikeways. Contributes to the improved environmen- tal health of this commu- nity with connections to light-rail transit and bus routes. ,d Connects open space amenities and links homes, workplaces and other community facilities. ,d Provides 'outdoor class- room' opportunities for environmental education. Gresham's Trails Master Plan looks at the entire City, its neighborhoods, schools, parks and open spaces, and finds the opportunities for an interconnected network of trails. These trails will link neighborhoods not only to open space, but also to downtown Gresham, the Columbia River regional parks and the community's many local parks. These trails, to be built over the next 15 to 20 years, will invite citizens to leave their cars and explore by foot, bicycle, wheelchair, horse or rollerblade the trea- sure of open space lands ac- quired during the 1990's. This Plan must remain dy- namic to accommodate the population growth Gresham expects over the next 20 years and as more lands are acquired or dedicated as open space. Additional trails and trailheads should be considered as new op- portunities arise. Gresham Trails Master Plan 4 Master Plan Objectives The following objectives A1 have been established as guiding principles for this trail master planning effort: )d Develop a comprehensive system of trails and trail- related facilities which will provide residents with a diversity of trail experi- ences and a broad range of trail types, including multi-use paths, single-use trails, soft-surfaced trails in natural areas, and hard- surfaced commuter trails in urban areas. A1 A1 Develop a master plan which serves to connect existing and future public resources and facilities A1 identified in the 1995 Gresham Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. A1 Provide a varied level of challenge to serve a wide range of users and age A1 groups. Provide facilities for a wide variety of users, including but not limited to pedestrians, runners, hikers, walkers, people with disabilities, bicyclists, horseback riders, rollerbladers, and skate- A1 boarders. Provide public trails, as appropriate, through open space lands pur- chased with the 1990 bond issue, dedicated open space and parks. Route trails and place facilities to preserve natural resource areas. Provide loop trail oppor- tunities wherever pos- sible, as well as connec- tions to neighborhoods, schools, parks and trans- portation hubs. Develop trailheads and trail access points that are adequate for the antici- pated trail use capacity. Develop trails which minimize impacts to the environment. Locate trails responsibly to avoid existing unstable terrain and drainage hazard conditions. Develop design guide- lines that address the public safety and security concerns of trail users and residents whose homes are adjacent to trails and trail facilities. Develop trail signage standards for informa- tional' directional, and regulatory signage. Gresham Trails Master Plan 5 A1 Provide trails as an alter- native transportation mode for the commuting and recreational needs of residents to help reduce automobile use, depen- dency, congestion, and pollution. A1 Coordinate trail develop- ment with other public agencies and communities such as the State of Oregon, Multnomah County, Clackamas County, the City of Portland, the City of Troutdale, and METRO. A1 Identify and prioritize trail construction projects so that the City can under- take these projects when construction funds be- come available. A1 Connect the trail system to regional trails and attractions such as Blue Lake Park, Oxbow Park, 40 Mile Loop and Sandy River Delta. A1 Develop management, maintenance and emer- gency access plans for the trail system. CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND INFORMATION \~~ DeerFem Yr""',,~= Blechnum spicanc Community Description Gresham is the fourth larg- est city in Oregon. Although situated just east of Portland Oregon's largest city, ' Gresham has a predomi- nantly residential character. Its location, with the Mount Hood National Forest to the east and the Columbia River Gorge to the north, allows residents to enjoy some of Oregon's, and the nation's , most significant natural re- sources. The City covers a land area of approximately 22 square miles and includes natural features that are im- portant to local residents and to the region. Because of the commitment of Gresham residents, many of Gresham's diverse natural features, including wetlands, riparian areas, forested up- lands and buttes, are pro- tected as public open space. Downtown Gresham is lo- cated near the base of Gresham Butte, and at the northern turn ofJohnson Creek and the Springwater Trail Corridor. The thriving historic downtown district owes much of its success to the integration of its built environment with Gresham's natural setting. Within min- utes, residents can go from their favorite restaurant or shop through Main City Park, and following the Springwater Trail Corridor, enjoy the sights and sounds of Johnson Creek. Urban development in Gresham is a relatively re- cent phenomenon. Gresham began in the late 1800's as a berry farming community. The City flour- ished in the early 1900's when Portland's rail lines were extended east. In the 1980's, Gresham again expe- rienced rapid growth, and the light rail line connecting Portland and Gresham was completed. Today, the Gresham economy is prima- rily service, high technology and retail based, and few signs of its agricultural heri- tage remain as berry fields Gresham Trails Master Plan 6 and farmland are rapidly be- ing replaced by residential development. Population Growth As recently as 1960, the City's population was just under 4,000. In the brief period between 1978 and 1991, Gresham's population increased from 28,850 to more than 71,000. The current population re- siding within the Gresham City limits in 1996 is esti- mated at 79,350 and is ex- pected to grow by approximately 66 percent over the next fourteen years to 124,595 in 2010. In- creased demand for housing led the City in 1996 to ap- prove a Small Lot Ordinance which allows for denser de- velopment. This substantial growth increases the de- mand for trail facilities as well as parks, open space, and recreation facilities and programs. Demographic Profile As stated in the 1995 Gresham Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, the following are the most important facts and trends worth noting: Households will become smaller and more diverse, ranging from traditional nuclear families with two- working parent households to single adults living alone, and single-parent house- holds. Gresham residents are less likely to own their homes and more likely to rent than residents of the greater Port- land area. There is a large anticipated increase in the number of Gresham households earn- ing $50,000 or more, from 21% of households in 1990 to 51.6% in 2010. This may be due to a rise in two-in- come households. Based on these demo- graphic facts and trends, general assumptions can be made. The demand for trails opportunities will only increase over time and trails will benefit a diversity of Gresham residents including two-income households, single-parent families, high density housing renters, people on fixed or limited income, as well as affluent residents with more free time. Higher density rental housing increases the need for trails, as well as other parks and recreational op- portunities. Two-income households have less time for recreation, so having trails close by will provide convenient recreational op- portunities. Natural Resources Profile Early land surveys and pioneer journals indicate that Gresham was domi- nated by conifer forests. These forests provided habi- tat for bear, wolves, cougar, deer, elk, bald eagle, and many other species. The . landscape has changed radI- cally over the past 150 years, first by farming and more re- cently by urban and residen- tial development. Today, upland and riparian fores~s are the most common native plant communities remain- ing within and around Gresham. Upland forests are found on Gresham, Jenne, and Grant Buttes located on the south end of the City. Gresham's six buttes are dormant volcanic formations which rise between 600 and 1 000 feet in elevation anda~e the City's natural land- marks. The upland forests on these buttes are all sec- ond growth forests, grown . up after the old growth COni- fer trees were logged. Dominant species now are red alder and bigleaf maple. Gresham Trails Master Plan 7 The forest understory is now more brushy and dense than it used to be, yet continues to provide important wildlife habitat, watershed protec- tion, and aesthetic benefits. Gresham's riparian forests and wetlands exist along Johnson, Butler, Kelly, an? Fairview Creeks and proVIde valuable wildlife habitat and enhance water quality. These riparian forest areas are dominated by deciduous trees, including black cotton- wood, red alder, and Or- egon ash. Douglas firs and western red cedars can also be found along these corri- dors, as well as a number of shrubby willow species and red osier dogwood. When we walk, we naturally go to the fields and woods: what would become ofus, ifwe walked only in a garden or mall? -Henry David Thoreau CHAPTER 3: COORDINATION WITH OTHER PLANNING EFFORTS Gresham Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan (1995) Gresham's first Park and Recreation Master Plan was completed in 1968. In 1988, the master plan was updated in response to the significant growth of the City due to annexation, population increase and the need to improve park facili- ties and services for resi- dents. A survey of Gresham resi- dents conducted in 1988 identified 'walking for plea- sure' as the most popular of all recreation activities. Bi- cycling and nature walks were ranked third and fourth in this survey. With three of the top four activi- ties specifically trail related, trails were identified as a high priority for develop- ment in the 1988 Gresham Park and Recreation Plan. In early 1994, the City de- termined that the Park and . Recreation Plan was in need of updating and initiated an 18-month planning process that began in the summer of 1994. The City involved community members of all ages and abilities, Parks and Recreation Citizen's Advisory Committee members, and members of a Master Plan Subcommittee to help up- date and shape the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan for Gresham. The Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan de- scribes how the City will provide parks and recreation opportunities for Gresham residents over the next 15 years - from 1995 through 2010. This Master Plan identifies trail-related activi- ties as the most popular rec- reation activities among Gresham residents. The Master Plan telephone sur- vey revealed 49% of resi- dents participate in trail-related activities while only 16% participate in team sports. The 1995 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan Gresham Trails Master Plan 8 was completed and adopted by the Gresham City Council in late 1995. Gresham Vision 2020 (1991) Gresham's Vision 2020 was created in 1991 by a consen- sus of citizens and commu- nity leaders. The vision is to re-establish Gresham's cen- tral downtown area as the focus of the community, with complementary neigh- borhoods and community centers at key locations. En- hancements include gateway entrances to the City, a net- work of tree-lined streets, and a high level of transit service to make access to Gresham and travel within the City both pleasant and convenient. Gresham's Vi- sion 2020 Plan envisions higher density development, improved access to transit, and less reliance on the au- tomobile for Gresham. Ac- cording to these plans, the City of Gresham is projected to become an important re- gional center in the Portland metropolitan area. Gresham's Transportation System Plan The City is currently in the process of finaliZing its 20- Year Transportation System Plan (TSP). This long-range plan will assure the City's continued growth and liv- ability while encouraging travel alternatives and reduc- ing vehicle miles traveled. The TSP emphasizes a bal- anced system of automo- biles, transit, carpools and vanpools, commercial ve- hicles, bicycles and pedes- trian movement. This plan, required by the State of Oregon's Transportation Planning Rule, mandates that Metro and local govern- ments in the Portland metro- politan area create "multi-modal" transportation system plans that will reduce per capita vehicle miles trav- eled by 10% in 20 years and 20% in 30 years. Gresham's Missing Links: PedestrianlBicycle System Inventory & Analysis (1993) The Missing Links Analysis was prepared by the City's Transportation Planning staff in 1993 to address present and future pedestrian and bicycle transportation in Gresham. Maps and inven- tories were prepared to identify existing sidewalks and bikeways on arterials and collectors and identify missing segments and amenities that would im- prove pedestrian and bicycle transportation circulation. Since pedestrian and bicycle routes may be under the ju- risdiction of Gresham, Multnomah County or the State of Oregon, a draft strat- egy on building the missing links in coordination with county and state transporta- tion agencies was devel- oped. Gresham Historic Land- marks Inventory (1993) The City has an Historic Landmarks Inventory which was completed in 1993. This resource document identifies, locates, and de- scribes known Class 1 land- marks within the City of Gresham. In addition, the City has an established Historic and Cultural Landmarks District. This district applies to those sites that have been located and designated as Historic and Cultural Landmarks in order to protect and pre- serve them as visible links to the heritage of the commu- nity and thereby enhance the quality of life for all resi- dents of Gresham. The Gresham Historical Society has documented many of these historic and cultural landmarks in their 1993 publication of Gresham, Sto- ries of Our Past, Camp- ground to City. Gresham Trails Master Plan 9 Metro Greenspaces Program (1992) The Metro Council adopted the Metropolitan Greenspaces Master Plan in 1992. The plan spells out a growth management strategy for sustaining our region's quality of life by protecting some of the last scenic open spaces and wildlife habitats remaining in the Portland metropolitan area. The de- tailed plan is a guide to es- tablishing an interconnected system of parks, natural ar- eas, greenways and trails. The plan identifies 57 natural areas and 34 trail corridors for protection. Public comment and field study were used to select these areas which includes meadows, forests, trails, wet- lands, lakes and streams. The plan calls for more than 350 miles of trails and greenways to link natural ar- eas with our existing parks and communities. Several natural areas within the City of Gresham such as Gresham Butte, Jenne Butte and Kelly Creek are included in the Metro Greenspaces Master Plan. The Springwater Trail Corri- dor and the Gresham/ Fairview Trail are also shown as major trail corri- dors on this master plan. In 1995, voters of the Port- land metropolitan region ap- proved a $135.6 million bond measure to fund open space and trail acquisition and local park projects. The bond measure package in- cludes 14 regional greenspace target areas, 6 regional trail projects and nearly 90 local government parks projects. Metro 2040 Plan (1991) Gresham, along with 23 other cities and 3 counties, has been working with Metro for several years to chart out a long-term growth management plan to the year 2040. Metro's 2040 Long Range Plan for the Portland metropolitan area and the City of Gresham's 2020 Vision Plan envisions higher density development, improved access to transit, and less reliance on the au- tomobile for Gresham. According to these plans, the City of Gresham is pro- jected to become an impor- tant regional center in the Portland metropolitan area. Providing pedestrian and bi- cycle connections, mass transit, and protecting natu- ral resource areas is critical in the effort to balance higher density development and maintain livability. 40-Mile Loop Master Plan (1983) The 40-Mile Loop was originally proposed in 1904 by the nationally-recognized Olmsted Brothers. These pioneer park planners were brought to Portland from Boston to propose a park system as part of the plan- ning for the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition. As origi- nally conceived, a 40-mile long loop of parks and greenways would encircle the City of Portland. The 40-Mile Loop Land Trust, a non-profit private land acquisition organiza- tion, was incorporated in 1981 to assist in acquiring lands and easements along the 40-Mile Loop corridor. The 40-Mile Loop Land Trust created a new 40-Mile Loop Master Plan in 1983 to ex- pand the greenway system from 40 miles to over 140 miles and to include all of MuItnomah County. The 40-Mile Loop trail system for the Portland metropolitan re- gion is shown as Map 1 on the next page. Segments of the 40-Mile Loop within the City of Gresham include the 4.8 miles of the Springwater Gresham Trails Master Plan 10 Trail Corridor, the eastern loop north to Troutdale, and a portion of the Columbia River Trail along Marine Drive. These trail segments help to connect residents with nearby regional trails including the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area trails, the Sandy River Gorge Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Chinook Trail, and Mt. Hood National Forest trails systems. As noted in the 1995 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, the City should continue to sup- port the completion of Gresham's portion of the 40- Mile Loop. Oregon Outdoor Recreation Plan (1994 -1999) The Oregon Outdoor Rec- reation Plan is the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) for Oregon. The recreation plan is part of a national program to assist state and local governments with ac- quisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. In Oregon, the Oregon Parks and Recre- ation Department has been the agency responsible for the state's comprehensive outdoor recreation planning since the program's incep- tion. It has produced a SCORP approximately every five years over the past 30 years. 40-Mile Loop Master Plan Map 1 ~ o .p <;}..>-: :"" ... 7.." ... -(- I: , . L~--l:"" : .···1· .···f.. · ~ ---- " , ...... \: \\ , , \ 'ot ... Hwy.212 ~otfng ..' '.~.. CHAPTER 4: EXISTING NATURAL RESOURCES AND TRAIL FACILITIES One of the major goals for the current SCORP is to de- velop an ongoing, continu- ous planning process that provides a conceptual framework, and shared vi- sion among recreation pro- viders and users, for Oregon's recreational future. Another goal is to make the SCORP planning process more relevant and useful for recreation planning at re- gional and local levels. The intent is to help providers in a local region develop a co- ordinated planning process, assess the region's recreation needs and opportunities, de- termine provider roles within the local region, and de- velop an implementation strategy. Planning Study Area The study area for this Trails Master Plan includes a land area of about 22 square miles within Gresham's City limits, as shown on Map 2. The study area focuses on the planning and future devel- opment of trails within the publicly-owned open space lands, other public lands, utility-owned lands and easements, and in some lo- cations across private prop- erty. Gresham's Open Space and Greenways In 1990, Gresham voters took the dramatic step of approving a $10.285 million bond measure to fund the purchase of open space ar- eas. The bond measure also provided funding for trail planning and for three initial phases of trail con- struction projects. Hundreds of acres of forests, wetlands, and stream corridors with trails have been preserved. Since passage of the open space bond measure, the City has been working with property owners, citizen groups and others to locate and purchase the tracts of open space best suited for preservation. To date, Gresham has been success- Gresham Trails Master Plan 12 ful in acquiring 695 acres of public open space; of which 350 acres have been pur- chased with 1990 bond measure funds. The City defines 'open space' as an area ofnatural quality designated for pro- tection ofnatural resources, nature-oriented outdoor rec- reation and trail-oriented ac- tivities. 'Greenways' are defined as linear open spaces along significant wa- terways to be shared by hu- mans and wildlife. City owned open space includes wetland and riparian greenways along Butler Creek, Kelly Creek, Johnson Creek, and Fairview Creek. These natural areas are pro- tected as habitat for a wide variety of native plants and wildlife as well as for pas- sive recreational use. The tendency nowadays to wander in wilderness is delightful to see. Thousands of tired, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains oflife. -John Muir, Naturalist Other public open space includes forested uplands on Gresham Butte, Jenne Butte, and Grant Butte that provide valuable habitat for native plant communities and a di- versity of wildlife. These buttes rise to between ap- proximately 600 and 1,000 feet in elevation, and pro- vide views to Mt. Hood to the east and, on clear days, Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams to the north. Springwater Trail Corridor The most significant and popular existing public trail within the City limits is Gresham's 4.8 mile segment of the Springwater Trail Cor- ridor (STC). Adjacent to the Johnson Creek Natural Re- source Area, the STC is part of the region-wide Metro- politan Greenspaces Pro- gram aimed at protecting and preserving open space and creating recreational trails. Linking the State's first and fourth largest cities, the STC was the first urban rails-to- trails conversion project in Oregon. As America's 499th rails-to-trails conversion project, the STC is part of a national effort to convert abandoned railroad lines into public recreation and bicycle commuting trails. Approximately 16.8 miles in total length, the STC links McLoughlin Boulevard in southeast Portland to the town of Boring to the east. In the next few years, the STC will be extended five miles westward to the Willamette River Greenway in downtown Portland, and has strong potential to be extended to Estacada and to the Pacific Crest Trail. The STC is also the impor- tant southern leg of the Port- land Metropolitan area's Existing Springwater Trail Corridor Gresham Trails Master Plan 13 "40-Mile Loop" regional trail system, which has over 140 miles of planned and devel- oped trails. Gresham's segment of the STC is a 10 to 12 foot wide asphalt-paved multi-use path which accommodates a wide range of active and passive recreation users in- cluding walkers, runners, bi- cyclists, rollerskaters, equestrians, and birdwatchers. The STC par- allels Johnson Creek as it meanders through south Gresham and is extremely popular. In 1993, an esti- mated 376,000 user trips were made on the STC. This number far exceeds the user capacity recommended by the national standards for urban trails and indicates a need for further trail devel- opment. It is projected that by the year 2000 more than 1,000,000 user trips will be made annually on the STC. Gresham's segment of the Springwater Trail Corridor was featured in the Novem- ber 1995 issue of Sunset Magazine and received the 1995 Design Award from the Oregon Recreation & Park Association. The final sec- tion of asphalt paving of Gresham's portion of the STC was completed and opened for use to trail en- thusiasts in 1996. The City of Portland also completed installation of a sandseal hard surface trail in 1996 for their segment of the STC from McLoughlin Bou- levard to Gresham's western City limits. The City of Gresham and the City of Portland have constructed trailheads, rest shelters, pic- Gresham Trails Master Plan 14 Springwater Trail Corridor It is solved by walking. -Latin Proverb nic shelter, interpretive signage, benches, distance markers, road crossing im- provements, and other trailside amenities. The City of Portland, Metro, the State of Oregon and the U.S. Forest Service are working in partnership to extend the STC eastward 112 miles beyond Gresham to Boring, Estacada and to connect with the Pacific Crest Trail over the next 10 to 15 years. At the Pacific Crest Trail, hikers may turn left to go to Canada, turn right to go to Mexico, or turn around and head west ap- proximately 130 miles back to downtown Portland. Butler Creek Greenway Trail This walking/hiking trail meanders through the Butler Creek greenway corridor be- tween Binford Lake Park- way and Butler Creek Park in southwest Gresham. Constructed in 1987 by vol- unteers, this soft surface foot trail is approximately one- half mile in length. The trail was initially constructed on the west and south side of Binford Lake as part of adja- cent single-family residential developments to provide neighborhood access to the greenway. This trail fol- lowed eXisting human and wildlife user trails along the creek. In 1993, a handicap accessible and maintenance service access path was in- stalled around Binford Lake as part of major water qual- ity and hydrologic improve- ments to the lake. In 1996, the Butler Creek Greenway Neighborhood group was formed to discuss issues and concerns residents had with this trail system. Butler Creek Greenway Trail Gresham Trails Master Plan 15 Major improvements are needed in this trail corridor to resolve existing drainage and erosion problems, to discourage illegal activities and vandalism, and to es- tablish a wildlife manage- ment program. It will also be important to link this trail to the Springwater Trail Cor- ridor which will reinforce the neighborhood connec- tion with downtown Gresham as well as parks, trails, bikeways, open space, and community service fa- cilities. Kelly Creek Greenway Trail Approximately one-half mile of rustic nature trails exist in the Kelly Creek greenway corridor in south- east Gresham, with a public trail access point located at SE 14th Street and Condor Place. In 1992,the City pur- chased one of the last re- maining large stands of forest next to Kelly Creek. This 20-acre woodland con- tains an impressive grove of mature red cedars, cotton- woods, red alders, and other varieties of riparian plants. Funding to acquire this property came from the 1990 Open Space Bond Measure to preserve signifi- cant natural areas as public open space. Initial trail con- struction included drainage improvements and revegeta- tion planting work. This work was funded by the Metro Greenspaces Program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the City of Gresham, and through the Americorp, a federally funded National Community Service Act program. In 1997, the City will con- struct a stormwater detention pond and earthen dam on a portion of this property. As Gresham Trails Master Plan 16 Kelly Creek Greenway part of this stormwater facil- ity, a gravel surface mainte- nance access road will be constructed to also serve as a part of this neighborhood's greenway trail system. We can say we have found the most splendid and beautiful country, with rich prairie land and timber adjoining, together with good water and springs. -Truman Bonney, 1846 Oregon Trail Pioneer CHAPTER 5: TRAIL DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUIREMENTS Cascades Oregon-Grape Berberis nervosa Trails Within Gresham's Special Purpose Districts Four special purpose dis- tricts cover most but not all of the park lands. Refer to the City of Gresham Special Purpose Districts Map and Federal Emergency Manage- ment Area (FEMA) maps for the location of these districts. Trail improvements located in (or in some cases, adja- cent to) these districts are subject to Gresham's special districts and development standards which have been established to protect and conserve the City's valuable natural resources. The four special purpose districts are: ,Jd The Natural Resource District functions to protect and conserve valuable wet- lands, riparian and upland wildlife habitat areas, and ecologically and scientifi- cally significant natural areas while permitting appropriate development. An approved Environmental Report, pre- pared by a qualified profes- sional, is required if it appears that any part of the project will occur within or immediately adjacent to property designated Natural Resource (NR) on the Com- munity Development Special Purpose Districts Map. ,Jd The Hillside Physical Constraint District serves to protect soil stability, wildlife habitat and other natural re- source amenities. This dis- trict constrains development on land with slopes of 15% or greater. A detailed Hill- side Report (including soils, geology, hydrology, grading and revegetation) , prepared by qualified professionals, is required for any develop- ment within a Hillside Con- straint District. If the work involves slopes greater than 35% a geotechnical report is also required. ,Jd The Flood Plain District addresses develop- ment in flood prone areas defined by FEMA and re- quires that flood hazards are not increased by develop- ment and that development is limited to minimize haz- ards from flood waters. An approved Flood Plain Re- port, prepared by a qualified Gresham Trails Master Plan 17 professional, is required. ,Jd The Open Space District serves to conserve undeveloped and land- scaped areas that enhance recreation opportunities, promote orderly urban de- velopment, reduce air pollu- tion and enhance the value of adjacent property. The Open Space District includes public parks, natural areas and public school sites, cem- eteries, golf courses. Bicycle and pedestrian paths are an allowed community service use within this district. Cur- rently, no special reports are required for this district. Implementation of the trail recommendations of this Trails Master Plan will com- ply with all applicable Com- munity Development Plan requirements including those outlined in the above dis- tricts. Trail Development Approval Process Gresham's Community De- velopment Plan defines a multi-use path as a Type III community service use and will require a public hearing and approval by the Plan- ning Commission. A walk- ing/hiking trail is designated as a Type II community ser- p Building permit applica- tion vice use that requires public notification but not a public hearing. City staff issues the final determination on Type p II Development Permits. Both the walking/hiking trails and the multi-use path also require site design re- view as part of the Type II or Type III development permits. including site design review Prepare Environmental Report and/or Hillside Report and/or Flood Plain Analysis and/or Geotechnical Report as applicable Public notifi- p cation (within 300 feet of the property) p Survey and final construc- tion documents are prepared and approved Building permits issued Contractor bids received The trail development ap- p Staff review and public p Council approval of bid proval process provides comment period many opportunities for pub- p Construct trail lie input. The following de- p Site development permit scribes this trail development issued approval process: p Neighborhood meetings p Concept trail design is prepared P PRCAC meeting (public input) p Pre-application p Site survey (if needed) Finalize trail design plan p Application for develop- ment permit If hiking/walking trail, then a Type II review and approval is required. It in- cludes: p Application p Narrative addressing code requirements If multi-use path, then a Type III review and ap- proval is required. Type III review includes: p Application p Narrative addressing code requirements including site design review p Prepare Environmental Report and/or Hillside Report and/or Flood Plain Analysis and/or Geotech- nical Report as applicable Public notification (within 300 feet of the property) p Staff review and public hearing is required p Site development permit issued Gresham Trails Master Plan 18 CHAPTER 6: TRAILS MASTER PLAN :~ ;[j(~'! Western Red Cedar'!. "A .'., Thuja plicata ' Citizen Involvement In late 1995 and early 1996, parks staff and the trail design consultant held a series of six public meetings with neighborhood associa- tions and local residents at various locations throughout the City. These neighbor- hood meetings were held to inform residents of trail planning efforts and to re- ceive their input, solicit com- munity involvement and support, and to identify resi- dents' needs and concerns. A color slide show was presented at these neighbor- hood meetings which high- lighted the benefits of trails and identified important trail planning issues and poten- tial trail opportunities within the Gresham area. Partici- pants were given the oppor- tunity to respond to preliminary maps presenting potential trail alignments. Open discussions were held at these meetings to discuss community desires, concerns, objections, and answer ques- tions. Revisions to the pre- liminary trail plans were made in response to public comments and reviewed with the public at subsequent public meetings throughout the planning process. Meetings were held with the Parks and Recreation Citi- zen Advisory Committee and representatives from various City departments and divi- sions including the Gresham police, fire and emergency services, transportation plan- ning, community develop- ment, stormwater management, and develop- ment engineering. Presenta- tions were also made before the Gresham Planning Com- mission and the Gresham City Council. The public information ef- forts included newsletters that were distributed to Gresham residents and a trails plan- ning information kiosk which was displayed at the Gresham Main Library, the Key Bank on East Burnside Street, and City Hall. Refer to Appendix A for minutes of the Gresham City Gresham Trails Master Plan 19 Council meeting approval of trail recommendations, Ap- pendix B for minutes of Parks and Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee meet- ings' Appendix C for a pub- lic notice summary, Appendix D for a summary of the trail slide presenta- tion, Appendix E for Gresham Trails newsletters, and Appendix F for newspa- per articles regarding Gresham trails. MasterPlan Recommendations The following describes the master plan recommen- dations, based on the input received from citizens, City staff, and other public agen- cies. These recommenda- tions are organized into five general categories: trail im- provements, corridor ease- ments/acquisitions, management and mainte- nance, partn~rships,and de- velopment phasing and funding. Recommended Trail Improvements: Trails and trail-related facilities will be con- structed according to the trail design and develop- ment standards described in Chapter 7. Trails will be located to maximize opportunities for envrronmen~leducation and interpretation of historic, cultural, wildlife, and natural resources. Trails will be located )!1, designed and installed so as to minimize distur- bance to the surrounding natural environment. Factors to be considered include avoiding riparian and other natural re- source areas, avoiding steep slopes, minimizing removal of trees, and minimizing grading and drainage impact. Two types of trails, multi- use paths and walking! hiking trails, are recom- mended for Gresham's trail system. Multi-use paths are wider trails constructed for hiking, bicycling, mountain bike riding, and in some areas, equestrian use. Walking/ hiking trails will be nar- row trails for pedestrian access along greenways, over steep slopes of butte areas, and through natu- ral areas where wider trails and activities such as horseback riding, bicycling, and mountain bike riding are inappro- priate or not feasible. Horses and bicycles on walking/hiking trails would adversely impact the steep slopes, erosive soils, vegetation, and wildlife habitat common to these environmentally sensitive natural areas. In total, approximately 9 miles ofnew multi-use paths and 18 miles ofnew walk- inglhiking trails are recom- mended in this Trails Master Plan. Trails in locations ofgentle slopes will accommodate novice trail users and disabled users. Trails in steeper slope areas will offer a more physically challenging experience for advanced hikers. Trails will be intercon- nected through open space and natural greenway corridors of Gresham's buttes and waterways. Loop trail opportunities will be provided whenever possible. Public side- walks and streets will be used as connectors to trails where trail develop- ment is not possible. Gresham Trails Master Plan 20 Trailheads, trail access points, scenic viewpoints, signage, and other trail- related facilities will be provided as part of the trail improvements. The recommended poten- tial trails and trail-related improvements are described in further detail in Chap- ter 8 and illustrated on maps 2 through 9. Sig- nage will follow the trail signage guidelines as described and illustrated in Chapter 9. Recommended Trail Corridor Easements/Acquisitions: The City will seek to acquire easements or fee simple ownership of the Gresham/Farrview Trail Corridor for future devel- opment as the major north/south multi-use path. This trail will link the existing Springwater Trail Corridor along Johnson Creek to the existing 40-Mile Loop Trail along Marine Drive. Portions of the aban- doned railroad rights-of- way and other properties will need to be acquired along Fairview Creek, as shown on Map 2 and 8. The City will continue its efforts to acquire addi- tional properties and trail easements which will R The City will maintain partnerships with local schools to promote envi- ronmental education. R The City will assist in the establishment and activities of 'The Friends of Gresham Trails' as a local citizen's group to support the City's efforts to promote, develop, and maintain trails in the Gresham community. R The use of utility service and maintenance access roads for recreation trails will be considered when- ever feasible and agree- able to the utility provid- ers. Opportunities include water reservoir access roads, utility easements, and fire service roads. R Trail development projects will be coordi- nated with stormwater management improve- ments proposed within the City's natural drainage corridors. between the Gresham Parks & Recreation Divi- sion and other City divi- sions will be vital to the long-term success of Gresham's trails system. The City will work with neighboring communities, utility districts, businesses, and other public agencies to obtain connecting trail easements for a comprehen- sive trail system. The City will encourage and work with businesses and private property owners to allow public access and linkages through private development to neighborhood trails. The City will maintain partnerships with other cities, regional transporta- tion planning agencies, and surrounding communities (including Metro, Troutdale, Boring, City ofPortland, Multnomah County, and Clackamas County) to coordinate planning efforts and maximize benefits for local and regional trail, pedestrian, and bikeway improvements. As part of this partnership effort, the City will continue its sup- port of the 40-Mile Loop trail system and support completion of this regional trail within the Gresham City limits. enhance development of trails to and within Gresham's open space. The City will be respon- sible for managing and maintaining the func- tional use of trails, pro- viding for fire mitigation, eliminating potential hazards, providing for public safety, protecting natural resources, and maintaining the aesthetic quality of the trail envi- ronment. Refer to Chap- ter 10 for a detailed description of the trail management and mainte- nance recommendations. The City will provide staffing and funding to insure that the level of service for trail manage- ment and maintenance is satisfactory with the phased development of trails. Trails are meant to be nature trails and as such should appear 'natural'. Trail maintenance and revegetation will reflect this goal. Trails, open space and trailheads are closed from Recommended Partnerships: dusk to dawn. R Trail Management & Main- tenance Recommendations: R Trail maintenance and management agreements Gresham Trails Master Plan 21 Phasing and Funding Recommendations: JJ1 Chapter 11 describes the recommended five year phasing plan for trail construction projects and identifies potential funding sources for trail develop- ment and maintenance. JJ1 The recommended Phase I trail construction project will include construction of a multi-use path along the south side of Gresham Butte, partial acquisition of the Gresham/Fairview Trail Corridor, and improve- ments and extension to the existing Butler Creek Trail. Phase I construc- tion work is scheduled to begin in the autumn of 1997. JJ1 The City will pursue federal, state, and re- gional grants for funding of future trail construc- tion. Gresham Trails Master Plan 22 Everyone's got to find the right path. You can't see it so it's hard to find. No one can show you. Each person's got to find the path himself. -Charlie Knight, Ute Indian Trail System Maps The recommended Gresham Trails Master Plan consists of an inter-con- nected network of potential trail systems. The general 10- cation of these trail systems is shown on Map 2 on his page. The Trails Master Plan Sys- tem Map, shown on Map 3, illustrates the potential City- wide system of multi-use paths, walking/hiking trails, and trail-related facilities. Maps 4 through 10 provide close-up views of the recom- mended trails and trail-re- lated facilities for Gresham Butte, Jenne Butte, Grant Butte, Butler Creek, Kelly Creek, Gresham/Fairview Creek and Nedaka Open Space. Columbia River Gresham Trails Location Plan Potential Trails Map 2 These trail maps show the conceptual alignment of rec- ommended trails and trail- related improvements including trailheads, trail ac- cess points, and scenic view- points. Trail improvements will not be built using these maps. The alignment of trails will be subject to fur- ther citizen input and in- volvement and more detailed evaluation, plan- ning, design, and permit ap- provals before trail construction can begin. While the majority of po- tential trails and trail-related facilities are recommended within the City's publicly owned open space lands, there are some trails shown over privately owned lands. Trails shown on private lands are suggestions and subject to further discussions with the owners of these properties. Gresham Com- munity Development Code, Section 6.0463 requires Gresham Trails Master Plan 23 property owners applying for development permit pro- vide a pedestrian accessway where private property abuts City open space lands. While property owners must provide these pedestrian accessways, they are not re- quired to construct public trails elsewhere on their land. .+ • 24 GRESHAM TRAILS MASTER PLAN '!HIS MASrnR PLAN MAP ILLUsrRATES TRAIL OPPORl'UNlTIES, OPEN SPACE, PARKLAND, AND FAClLlTIES WHICH PROVIDE A VARIETY OF RECREATION OPPOKI'UNII'IES ESSENTIAL TO COMMtlNlTYUVABIIJIY. Trail System Map Adopted by Gresham City Coundl onJuly 2, 1996 Map 3 CITY OF GRESHAM PARKS AND RECREATIONDIVISION DEPI'. OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Legend MULTI-USB PATH WALKINGIHIKING TRAIL TRAILHEAD BIKEWAY PARKS OPEN SPACE WATERWAY OUI'SIDE CITY OF GRESHAM ( ( ( l ( l l ( l l l C ( l ( ( ( ( ( c ( ( ( c CHAPTER 7: TRAIL DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Redstem Caenothus Caenothus sanguineus Multi-Use Paths Multi-use paths are either gravel or paved trails suit- able for a broad range of activities such as walking, hiking, running, commuting, bicycling, mountain bike riding and horseback riding. These trails will be designed and installed to minimize loss of large trees and distur- bance to the surrounding environment. The multi-use paths will also accommodate trail maintenance and utility ser- vice vehicles as well as fire , police, and medical emer- gency vehicles where appro- priate and feasible. A vehicular access control gate with padlock will be in- stalled where paths connect with trailhead parking areas and public streets. W'-------:1..:::......:.01-1=-21 -l1 Directional Sign Clearing limits for limbs [ Trail Distance Marker Asphalt or crushed rock path Multi-Use Path Section View Gresham Trails Master Plan 25 Paved Multi-Use Path Multi-use paths will be de- )f1 signed and constructed based on the following stan- dards: )f1 Path to be 10 to 12-feet wide. )f1 )f1 Trail surface will consist of a layer of compacted crushed rock, except for asphalt paving where necessary due to steep slope conditions or high volumes of trail users are expected. Depth of crushed rock will be )f1 determined by soil condi- tions and intended use. )f1 Paved paths will have a three-inch layer of Class 'C' asphaltic concrete paving over a six-inch layer of compacted 3/4" minus crushed rock base. )f1 Geo-textile fabric will be installed under the crushed rock where soft ground conditions are encountered. The struc- tural section for paths will vary, subject to site spe- cific geo-technical engi- neering investigation and analysis. )f1 Path shoulders will be 2 feet minimum width and be comprised of wide material such as crushed rock that will not easily be displaced onto the path surface. Lengthwise grade will not exceed 12% with crushed rock surfacing, and 16% with asphalt paved sur- facing.. Cross-slope of 2% mini- mum grade for adequate surface drainage and a maximum of 3% cross- slope. It is intended that these paths also meet disabled accessibility standards where topogra- phyallows. Plantings along paths within 30 feet of private property boundaries will be designed to buffer views between the trail facilities and nearby residences where appro- priate and needed. I , ! 't, 1-". )f1 Turnaround for permitted vehicles will be provided where grades will not allow vehicular access. Trail signage will be provided as described in Chapter 9. Prior to trail construction, path corridor will be cleared of obstructions, including fallen trees, dangerous trees, and tree limbs as necessary for public safety reasons, for a distance of ten-feet each way from the path's center- line and a clearance of ten- feet above the trail. Gresham Trails Master Plan 26 ~ Softsurfacetrail4'-6' Native soil, orrock. Walking/Hiking Trail Section View WalkingIHiking Trails Trails for walking and hik- ing will be primarily for passive pedestrian uses which include walking, hik- ing, and running. Activities such as horseback riding, bicycling, and mountain bike riding will not be per- mitted on walking/hiking trails where there are steep slopes, erosive soils, vegeta- tion, wildlife habitat and other environmentally sen- sitive site conditions that would be adversely im- pacted by these non-permit- ted activities. Walking/hiking trails will be constructed to minimize loss of large trees and distur- bance to the surrounding P environment. Walking/hik- ing trails will be designed and constructed based on the following standards: P Path to be 4 to 6 feet wide. (Path may be up to 10 feet wide if vehicular access is required.) P Trail surface shall be native soil unless condi- tions dictate the use of other surfacing material such as compacted Gresham Trails Master Plan 27 crushed rock or asphalt paving. Where steep slope condi- tions exist or high vol- umes of trail users are anticipated, trail may have an asphalt paved surface with a three-inch layer of Class 'e' asphaltic concrete paving over an six-inch layer of com- )!1 Geo-textile fabric will be installed under the crushed rock where soft ground conditions are encoun- tered. The structural )!1 section for walking! hiking trails will vary, subject to site specific geo-technical engineering investigation and analysis. )!1 Lengthwise grade will not exceed 10%, except over short distances. Where )!1 severe site conditions warrant, grade maximum will be twenty percent for short distances. Cross-slope of 2% mini- mum to 3% maximum grade for crushed rock paths and asphalt paved paths. Plantings along trails within 30 feet of private property boundaries will be designed to buffer views between the trail facilities and nearby residences where appro- priate and needed. Buffer screening and vegetation shall be with native plant materials. Gresham Trails Master Plan 28 )!1 Trail signage will be provided as described in Chapter 9. Prior to trail construction, trail corridor will be cleared of obstructions for public safety reasons, including fallen trees, dangerous trees, and tree limbs as necessary, for a distance of four-feet each way from the path's center-line and a height clearance of eight-feet above the trail. Trailhead parking areas will be designed and con- structed based on the fol- lowing standards: Trailheads Trailheads will be con- structed as major entry points for neighborhood residents and the general public to access the trails system and where a number of support facilities can be provided for public use. Possible trailhead facilities include off-street vehicular parking, vehicular access control gate with padlock, removable and fixed bollards, bike rack, informa- tion kiosk, trail orientation /!1 and regulatory signs, over- head shelter, drinking foun- tain, benches, and picnic tables. Wherever possible accom- modations will be made for disabled persons, however, topography and other site constraints will prevent some trails from being fully acces- /!1 sible. Trailhead parking areas will provide designated off- street vehicular parking for trail users, including parking for disabled persons. Be- /!1 cause open space and trails are closed at sundown, trailhead parking areas may be gated and locked to pre- vent unauthorized vehicular access and parking from sundown to sunrise. To dis- courage unwanted night use and actiVities, lighting is not recommended at trailheads. Paved parking surface with a 3-inch layer of Class 'C' asphalt paving over an eight-inch layer of compacted 3/4-inch crushed rock and geo- textile fabric over the subgrade dependent on soil conditions and in- tended use. Finish grade shall be a minimum of two-percent slope and a maximum of five-percent. Parking spaces will be clearly identified by painted lines, including parking for disabled persons. Disposal of surface water run-off from these park- ing areas will comply with applicable City stormwater management regulations. Trail signage will be provided as described in Chapter 9. /!1 Plantings around trailheads within 30 feet of private property boundaries will be de- signed to buffer views between the trailhead facilities and nearby residences where appro- priate and needed. Gresham Trails Master Plan 29 Note: Layout will vary depending on site conditions. Grade shall not exceed 5% Information / Signage kiosk Handicap parking sign --------'~ilr:_LjH~f"~~ 1 Handicap van parking space Sidewalk if existing Access control gate ----------' Trailhead Multi-use path or walking/hiking trail Portable restroom, as demand requires Q:::::::J'~~~P"'''''':oit~.--- Access control: gate for multi-use paths and bollards for walking/ hiking trails. f---t1"i:~~~---- Parking lot ~~~~--Regulatory sign ROAD Plan View Gresham Trails Master Plan 30 Trail Access Points Trail access points are de- fined as minor entry points primarily for neighborhood residents to access the trail system from residential neighborhoods, streets, side- walks, parks, and other pub- lic facilities. Signage at these trail ac- cess points will be important to inform trail users of the trail route, points of interest, allowed trail uses and activi- ties, and trail use etiquette. Regulatory signs will be posted to inform the public that trail access points will be closed to trail users at sundown. Additional light- ing will not be provided. Trail Access Point I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts oflife, and to see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. -Henry David Thoreau Bollard Directional/Regulatory sign Trail surface Sketch Gresham Trails Master Plan 31 Orientation and/or educational sign Scenic Viewpoint r Disturb~d areas to b.e plantedwith native low growmg, lowmaintenance species.OJ Trail Decorative paving Benches """'----- Smallwall "'---- Low wall with curb or handrail for safety Existing vegetation maintamed10 preserve views Plan View Scenic Viewpoints Scenic viewpoints will be constructed at key locations that will afford trail users an opportunity to view signifi- cant landforms, landscape features, wildlife habitat and activities. Possible view- point facilities include benches, orientation and educational signs, special paving, and low walls or handrails for public safety where necessary. Existing vegetation will be maintained to preserve sce- nic views from the view- points. New plantings will be selected with an empha- sis on low-growing, low- maintenance native shrub and ground cover species such as Oregon grape, vine maple, and swordferns. Gresham Trails Master Plan 32 Plantings will be selected and planted to avoid ad- verse impacts on the views from the scenic viewpoint and nearby residences. Planting plans for these ar- eas will be reviewed by the City landscape architect. Waterway Crossings While it is the intent of this master plan to develop trails which have minimal impact on the environment, there will be locations where trails will need to cross water- ways. Appropriate engineering studies will be performed to assess which method of wa- terway crossing is best suited to minimize adverse impact to the environment. Major crossings will be coordinated with the Gresham Depart- ment of Environmental Ser- vices, the Oregon Division of State Lands, and the Army Corps of Engineers for their review and approval. Applicable permits must be obtained from these agen- cies. Bridges and culverts will be installed where trails cross permanent or seasonal creeks and surface water drainages. Bridges will be installed over creeks that have water in them for at least five to six months of the year. Culverts will be in- stalled where trails cross over small, rain-fall created surface water drainages. Boardwalks are another waterway crossing option to consider where appropriate to the site conditions. Bridge with pressure treated deCKing and railing Waterway Crossing -',::,,,:,:,,,--- --- '\ .,~ Concrete footing '------------ Permanant or seasonal creek or surface water drainage Section View Gresham Trails Master Plan 33 Section View ""- Drainage swale - 10" depth min. 12" width min. Native plant species wor- thy of consideration include western red cedar, western hemlock, douglas fir, vine maple, ferns, trillium, red huckleberry, salal, Oregon grape, and red flowering currant. Refer to Appendix H for a more complete list of recommended native plant species. plantings will be of native plant species compatible with and blending with the natural surroundings. Revegetation plantings will be installed to provide drainage and erosion control for all areas disturbed by trail construction activities. Disturbed area to be reseeded or planted ,with native plant material for stabilization ----, ------ .------~ ~~- Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control Planting for Buffer, Screening & Revegetation Plantings around trails, trailheads, and trail access points within 30 feet of pri- vate property boundaries will be designed to buffer views between the trail fa- cilities and nearby resi- dences where appropriate and needed. Buffer, screen- ing, and revegetation Provide culverts at appropriate intervals and at all low points and wet areas. Culvert size - min. 8" Dia. with minimum cover of 6". ,...---- Culverts shall not extend more than 6" from cover at inlet and outlet. Add rock at outlet for stabilization. .--'----'" Construction of trail im- provements will be sched- uled during the drier months and construction activities will be closely monitored by the City, as required by the City's regulatory construction standards. Drainage and erosion con- trol measures such as swales, culverts, and reveg- etation plantings may be re- quired to minimize any adverse impacts to the envi- ronment and surrounding community. If site condi- tions deem necessary, the following drainage and ero- sion control measures will be installed: Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control The multi-use paths, walk- ing/hiking trails, and other trail-related improvements will be designed and built to minimize grading, drainage, and erosion problems. Spe- cial attention will be given to trail improvements on steeper slopes in proximity to and above residential de- velopment on all buttes in- cluding Gresham, Jenne, Hogan, and Grant Buttes. ,d Swale on the uphill side of trails to channel sur- face water run-off for proper discharge. ,d Revegetation plantings with soil-binding roots to provide soil erosion control. ,d Culverts properly sized to pipe surface run-off water to cross under trails. Gresham Trails Master Plan 34 CHAPTER 8: RECOMMENDED TRAILS Gresham Butte Trails An extensive network of multi-use paths and walk- ing/hiking trails is recom- mended for Gresham Butte, as shown on Map 3. Paths and trails here will allow residents to experience the City's largest publicly-owned open space. Trail users will travel through upland forest, an old holly grove, and up to the top of the butte to a clearing with views to the south, east, and west. The Gresham Butte Trails will be accessible for nearby neighborhood residents as well as for residents from more distant neighborhoods within the City. Proposed trailheads and trail access points have been carefully sited to provide access for Gresham residents from all directions and to minimize adverse impacts on the sur- rounding neighborhood. Existing trailheads along the Springwater Trail Corridor will also provide for public parking and access to the Gresham Butte Trail network and will help to reduce the traffic impact to surrounding residential neighborhoods. Gresham Butte Gresham Trails Master Plan 35 It is recommended that the multi-use path proposed along the south face of Gresham Butte be devel- oped as part of the first phase of trail construction. This multi-use path will pri- marily follow the alignment of old logging roads to mini- mize erosion and drainage problems. This path will provide access for fire, po- lice, and emergency re- sponse vehicles to respond to emergencies which may occur in this area. The path will be widened at locations where space and topogra- phy allow to provide turn- around area for fire trucks. It is also recommended that Gresham Butte's net- work of paths and trails in- terconnect and loop through existing public open space land and accessway ease- ments. Additionally, loop trail opportunities should be pursued as the City acquires new open space lands and dedicated easements, espe- cially along the west slope of this butte. View Towards Columbia River Gorge from Gresham Butte Gresham Trails Master Plan 36 Gresham Butte Trails LEGEND ...... • ...... • • Multi-Use Path Walking/Hiking Trail At.. Trailhead TAP Trail Access Point o Scenic Viewpoint ~~::;~.=J~6~'~~ Open Space),"""t ...~ _ Parkland - - - - --- Bikeway Potential Trails Gresham Trails Master Plan 37 .•' s Not To Scale Map 4 View from Jenne Butte looking north Jenne Butte Trails Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop offlike autumn leaves. -John Muir, Naturalist Jenne Butte will be the location of a paved handi- cap accessible loop trail and scenic viewpoint. A larger walking/hiking trail loop within the existing power-line corridor will al- low hikers to connect with the Springwater Trail Corri- dor and to Jenne Butte Neighborhood Park. Trail users will be able to stroll through an upland forest of red alders and an under- story of native swordferns, a unique landscape which is unlike that found on Gresham or Grant Butte. As shown on Map 4, the multi-use path proposed on the north face of Jenne Butte will be a loop trail designed to accommodate all users including the dis- abled and the elderly. Walking/hiking loop trails will connect to the Gresham Trails Master Plan 38 Springwater Trail Corridor and to Jenne Butte Neigh- borhood Park. Plantings will be provided to buffer neighboring homes from these public paths and trails. Trailheads are recom- mended at three locations to distribute vehicular parking for trail users. The trailhead off Jenne Road will also serve users of the Springwater Trail Corridor. A scenic viewpoint will also provide an opportunity to view the downtown Gresham business district and beyond to the scenic Columbia River Gorge. •Gresham City Limits Not To Scale N .•' s Trailhead Walking/Hiking Trail Multi-Use Path Trail Access Point Scenic Viewpoint Open Space LEGEND TAP Undeveloped Jenne Butte Park -----I--~~~'!h..:....); _._.. Parkland Bikeway Jenne Butte Trails Potential Trails Map 5 Gresham Trails Master Plan 39 View a/Grant Butte Gresham Trails Master Plan 40 Grant Butte Trails Grant Butte's north face avoided some of the ex- treme logging the other buttes endured, and thus, is predominantly conifers with an understory of native swordfems. Views from the top of this butte are to the south towards Jenne and Gresham Butte. Walking/hiking trails are proposed through City- owned open space and wa- ter reservoir parcels, as shown on Map 5. It is rec- ommended the Grant Butte trails connect to the Gresham/Fairview trail and the proposed Southwest Community Park. Other recommended trail facilities include trailhead parking with vehicular ac- cess from SE Brooklyn Court, a scenic viewpoint near the top of Grant Butte, and trail signage. Division St. Not To Scale LEGEND __ • __ • II Multi-Use Path WalkinglHiking Trail ~ Trailhead TAP Trail Access Point Scenic Viewpoint Open Space Parkland Bikeway Grant Butte.Trails Potential Trails Map 6 Gresham Trails Master Plan 41 Butler Creek Greenway Trails It is recommended that ini- tial trail improvements focus on the existing Butler Creek Trail and trail access points and on construction of a trail extension northward to connect with the Springwater Trail Corridor. The existing trail and poten- tial trail improvements are shown on Map 6. The existing trail within the Butler Creek Greenway is in need of major repairs to re- solve drainage and erosion problems and to discourage illegal activities and vandal- ism. Physical improvements that have been identified by the Butler Creek Greenway Citizen Committee and City staff include: Improve storm drain outlet near pedestrian footbridge to remove safety hazard. It is recommended that these corrective actions be a part of the first phase of trail improvement projects. ~ Improve some of the trail access points and elimi- nate others. ~ Provide signage or other visual cues to indicate access points. ~ Establish vegetative screening in selected locations where buffer is absent between greenway and homes. ~ Improve path for safety and to facilitate patrolling; remove tripping points and improve drainage where needed. The Butler Creek trail ex- tension to the Springwater Trail Corridor will include construction of pedestrian footbridges over Butler and Johnson Creek and a scenic viewpoint on the north bank ofJohnson Creek. Gresham Trails Master Plan 42 Butler Creek Greenway Trail - • - • • Multi-Use Path LEGEND TAP Walking/Hiking Trail Trailhead Trail Access Point Scenic Viewpoint Open Space Parkland Bikeway .•' 5 Not To Scale Gresham Trails Master Plan 43 Butler Creek Greenway Trails Potential Trails Map 7 Kelly Creek Greenway Trails The trails within the Kelly Creek Greenway will be pri- marily walking/hiking trails. The open space parcels within the Kelly Creek wa- tershed are not contiguous and in some locations too steep and narrow to accom- modate trails. Where pos- sible, sidewalks and streets will need to be the connec- tors between these trail seg- ments. A multi-use path will be part of the City's stormwater detention pond project. Co- ordination with the City's Stormwater Division is es- sential. As an element of fu- ture stormwater improve- ment projects, the City will be constructing walking/hik- ing trails in the Kelly Creek greenway between Salquist Road and Powell Valley Road. In addition, a walk- ing/hiking trail is recom- mended for Kane Road Neighborhood Park and the adjacent open space parcel south to SE EI Camino Drive. A half to one mile length of trail is proposed along this greenway to con- nect with the future South- east Community Park, as shown on Map 7. Kelly Creek Greenway Gresham Trails Master Plan 44 _ • _ • • Multi-Use Path Kelly Creek Greenway Trails Potential Trails Map 8 Valley Rd. _-I \ I .. .•' 5 Not To Scale Undeveloped Southeast Community Park ---------- Salquist Rd. Bikeway Parkland Scenic Viewpoint Trail Access Point Open Space Trailhead Walking/Hiking Trail LEGEND TAP Gresham Trails Masler Plan 45 GreshamIFairview Trail The Gresham/Fairview Trail will be a multi-use path approximately 5.2-miles in length and will serve as a major 'north/south' trail con- nector between the Springwater Trail Corridor and the 40-Mile Loop trail and Blue Lake Park. The range of trail activities will include walking, hiking, running, bicycling and horseback riding. This trail will also accommodate com- muters, wheelchairs, stroll- ers, maintenance vehicles and emergency vehicles. ' This multi-use path will be 10 to 12 feet in width and constructed of asphalt pav- ing and compacted crushed rock. It will be designed to accommodate police, fire and emergency response ve- hicles, and trail maintenance service vehicles. Turn- arounds and access points suitable for emergency ve- hicles will be provided as feasible. The Gresham/Fairview Trail will need to provide for safe pedestrian crossings at a number of major arterial streets (Division Stark, , Burnside, Glisan, and Halsey), the Tri-Met light-rail transit tracks, and also be- low the Banfield Freeway Fairview Creek Greenway I-84 and the Burlington Northern Railroad track. The design and construction of this trail will need to be coordinated with the City Transportation Division, Multnomah County Depart- ment of Transportation, Tri- Met, and ODOT. The City will need to gain access of the Gresham/ Fairview Trail as shown on Map 8. This corridor is cur- rently owned by Portland General Electric, Tri-Met, and several private land- owners. It is recommended that the City expedite its ef- forts to obtain access ease- ments or negotiate and acquire the properties within this corridor. Gresham Trails Master Plan 46 Columbia River J I J --Gresham City Limits - lit Springwater Trail Sandy Blvd. -co... co ... 1-84 .•' s Division St. Burnside Sl ~~~~~~~~~~~ _.-.-.~ . .-.~". "~"~'. \ '.'"40-Mi'e l.. -, To Columbia'D_D~"h River 'Gorge~ I'ili/ •"~_ \ __D-;;:::;'IL--I \ WI - \\ . . I,/. /. -:;------+------H===;-:-:=-.....aIt~Gresham/FairviewTrail ~I r- 'I WI ~WI 1'-I~ TOIOxbow Park ""'-_--::-l- __ To Portland , • Halsey Sl J Glisan Sl I , -/-rrk. J To portla~l { __L.--L -, L,._, J '-----, . L __ .J Not To Scale Gresham/Fairview Trail Potential Trail Map 9 Gresham Trails Master Plan 47 Nedaka Open Space Trail A walking/hiking loop trail is proposed for Nedaka open space, a ten-acre par- cel of land formerly known as the Campfire property. This open space parcel is lo- cated in the Wilkes East Neighborhood District of northwest Gresham, just north of NE Glisan Street and west of NE 178th Av- enue. As shown on Map 9, this proposed nature trail will provide nearby neighbor- hood residents of Northwest Gresham with easy pedes- trian access. In concept, this will be a looped trail system with connectors to the nearby residential streets. Because this property is rela- tively level, the proposed trail and trail-related facilities will accommodate a wide range of users including people with disabilities, small children, and the eld- erly. This wooded site has high potential for outdoor education classes. Orienta- tion, regulatory, and inter- pretive signage will be installed at appropriate loca- tions along the trail. The City will need to in- volve the nearby residents and landowners to identify their needs and concerns and to refine the trail design. The issue of whether street improvements are required along the NE Pacific Street frontage needs to be deter- mined during the develop- ment process. Nedaka Open Space Property Gresham Trails Master Plan 48 Columbia LEGEND Walking/Hiking Trail N .•' S Not To Scale Parkland - - - - --- Bikeway Nedaka Open Space Trail Potential Trails Map 10 Gresham Trails Master Plan 49 SpringwaterTrail Corridor The Springwater Trail Cor- ridor (STC) is the backbone of the Gresham Trails Sys- tem. Many of the trails sug- gested in this master plan will tie into the STC to pro- vide linkages and loop con- nections within the Gresham community and also with surrounding regional trail systems. The STC, as shown on Map 11, is an existing devel- oped multi-use path and is also the designated Johnson Creek greenway trail seg- ment of Gresham's trails sys- tem. Significant trail improvements have already been completed by the City of Gresham prior to this master plan, as described in Chapter 4. Additional STC improve- ments scheduled for con- struction include trailhead parking areas at Linnemann Junction, Main City Park, and SW 10th Street; recon- struction of Linnemann Sta- tion as a museum and interpretive center; wildlife habitat plantings; and other trailside amenities. It is anticipated that the ex- isting trailhead parking areas along the Springwater Trail Corridor will be used by trail users to access the multi-use paths and walking/hiking trails proposed for Gresham Butte, Butler Creek, and Fairview Creek. Gresham Trails Master Plan 50 Existing STC Multi-use Path ..... ...... Map 11 ~ w V> HOGAN ROAD TRAILHEAD PARKING PICNIC RESTIlOOM DRINKING FOUNTAIN I ll: Other Trails The trails master plan identifies a multi-use path along a portion of the light- rail transit corridor. The City is in the process of design- ing and constructing the first phase of its Gresham Ped- to-MAX improvements pro- gram. This project will improve pedestrian access to MAX stations within Gresham and encourage residents to use mass transit and reduce their automobile dependency. A walking/hiking trail is proposed as a neighbor- hood connector for access to public open space on Hogan Butte in southeast Gresham. The location of this walking/hiking trail easement through privately owned property is schematic and subject to further discus- sions with the property own- ers. In the future, other trails opportunities may become available which are not identified in this Trails Mas- ter Plan. This Plan must be viewed as a dynamic and flexible document which can be modified by the City as needed to include other trail opportunities. New trails may be added as the population grows, ad- ditional open space lands are acquired, and accessway easements are dedicated. Gresham Ped-lo-MAX Corridor Gresham Trails Master Plan 52 CHAPTER 9: TRAILS SIGNAGE Signage Overview This Trails Master Plan pro- vides for a complex network of nearly 27 miles of inter- connected multi-use paths and walking/hiking trails within the City of Gresham. In addition to the obvious pedestrian and recreation uses, these trails and various trail-related facilities are in- tended to provide unique natural and cultural recre- ation opportunities for Gresham residents and visi- tors. Gresham's trails will link neighborhoods to open spaces, remnant natural ar- eas, the historic downtown area, the City's many parks, and the Columbia River. Some trails will connect with other trails within a large, well-established regional trails system. Signage will playa crucial role in ensuring the success- ful use of Gresham's trails. Residents and visitors alike will require orientation, guidance, and information about permissible trail uses. Trail users will also appreci- ate interpretive information about the many natural and cultural features found along the various trail routes. Ef- fective signage can provide for all of these needs. The development of flexible signage guidelines for imple- menting a comprehensive, uniform signing system is among the primary objec- tives of this trails planning effort. Since Gresham's trail system will be developed over the next fifteen to twenty years, these guide- lines acknowledge the inevi- tability of evolution and allow for a process of ad- justment and change. Signage guidelines were developed as an integral part of the trails master plan- ning effort. These signage guidelines are summarized in this Chapter and de- scribed in detail in a sepa- rate report, the Gresham Trails Signage Guidelines. The Signage Guidelines provide for the development of three basic sign types that address orientation, regula- Gresham Trails Master Plan 53 tory and interpretive require- ments. A common look or 'family resemblance' is cre- ated between sign types through the consistent appli- cation of a layout grid, ty- pography, and a distinct color palette. This resem- blance is further strength- ened by a unique, flexible, modular frame/mounting system that allows signs to be installed in a variety of configurations at trailheads, major trail access points and along trail routes. This we know: All things are connected, like the blood which unites one family. All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth, befalls the sons of the earth. Man did not weave the web oflife , he is merely a strand in it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself -Chief Seattle Step 2: Interpretive Planning The trails provided for in the Gresham Trails Master Plan meander through many remnant natural areas and significant historic sites; they allow ample opportunity for the development of interpre- p tive displays. Gresham's trail system will evolve over several years, and careful planning for the implementation of new trail signage will assume a sig- nificant role in the future success of the entire trail sys- tem. The signage guidelines developed as part of this master plan require the implementation of a three- step planning process: Step 1: Visual Audit Given the final route of a trail or trail segment, a sur- vey should be conducted to identify various en route sig- nificant attributes and fea- tures. This process should also include an inventory of areas that need to be cleaned up (public or pri- vate), and it should identify locations, such as intersec- tions, where 'sign clutter' may pose potential prob- lems. Since thematic interpreta- tion is always more effective than the interpretation of random interesting features, the trail's route should be compared closely with the 'Inventory of Historical and p Biological Sites' which is at- tached to the Gresham Trails Signage Guidelines. This comparison will identify route-specific natural history and cultural history sites, and it will evoke appropri- ate interpretive themes (mes- sages) and topics that may be used to develop interpre- p tive signage. This survey will also help identify poten- tiallocation for the place- ment of interpretive signage. Step 3: Signage Schedule Having conducted a visual audit and with an estab- lished interpretive plan, sign scheduling becomes a lineal process. Identify the locations of all trailheads, major trail access points, and signifi- cant trail junctions. Using the Signage Guidelines determine the types of orientation, regulatory and interpretive signage required, and determine the most appropriate frame/mounting system configuration. Identify the locations of all significant en route interpretive sites, and using the Guidelines determine the type of interpretive signage and frame/mounting systems required. Identify the locations where en route orienta- tion and regulatory signage is required, and using the Guidelines determine the types of signage and frame/ mounting systems re- quired. Plot the locations of all signs on a map of the trail's route (1"=1200' minimum), and identify each sign with a symbol or code. Verify the details of the map by walking the route and revise accordingly. Verify required sign types, configurations, and frame/mounting systems by comparison with the Guidelines. Actual sign placement locations may be identified on larger scale base prints and by using wood stakes at designated locations. Create a matrix or sched- ule that identifies sign locations, types, sizes, configurations, and frame/mounting systems. This information may be used to generate trail signage construction bid documents. Gresllam Trails Master Plan 54 General Regulatory Signage General regulatory infor- mation should be installed at all trailheads and major trail access points. This sign type, which may be pre- sented in large (18" x 36") or small (18" x 18") format, should address appropriate City of Gresham regulations pertaining to hours of per- missible use, allowed trail uses, trail condition and length (the general level of Regulatory Signage The multi-use paths and walking/hiking trails pro- vided for in the Gresham Trails Master Plan will ac- commodate a diversity of activities. Because some po- tential trail uses may be mu- tually exclusive, or at least incompatible, trail users will need to know the allowable uses of trails among other important facts. Regulatory signs should consist of at least two sign types: junctions. This signage should identify the subject trails or endpoint destina- tions by indicating appropri- ate directions; they may also present distance information. In addition, en route, trailside distance markers may be installed. Trailside Orientation Signage Many of the trails sched- uled for construction in the Gresham Trails Master Plan are interconnected en route. Nearly all of these trails are criss-crossed by game trails or well-defined, user-estab- lished pathways. Because of this, simple, en route trail identification signage should be installed at all major trail Trailheads and major trail access points should also present map-based signs that depict the trail user's current location, the route of the subject trail, and significant en route features. These trail-specific orientation signs should identify three levels of trail accessibility (easy, moderate, or challenging). This will assist trail enthusi- asts in selecting a trail or trails which best fits their physical capabilities and de- sired level of exercise, prior to starting out on their trail experience. This signage should be identical for all sites along the same trail or trail segment and may be presented in large format (36" x 36") or smaller for- A1 mats (18" x 36" or 18" x 18"). gional trails system. A1 Trail-Specific Orientation Signage Regional Trails Orientation Signage Successful trail use is al- ways contingent upon effec- tive, easy-to-understand, map-based, wayfinding or orientation signage. Orien- tation signage for Gresham's trails should consist of at least three distinct sign types: A1 This type of sign will be installed at all trailheads and at major trail access points. These generic, large format signs (36" x 36") should present a regional map that identifies the trail user's cur- rent location within the con- text of Gresham's Trails System and the existing re- Orientation Signage Sign Types The trails provided for in the Gresham Trails Master Plan will eventually result in a complex network of inter- connected travel routes that will also eventually connect with an equally complex re- gional trails system. In addi- tion, many of these trails will accommodate a diversity of activities. Because of the trail system's complexity and multi-use orientation, three basic sign types are recom- mended: orientation, regu- latory, and interpretive signs. The following de- scribes these three basic sign types. Gresham Trails Master Plan 55 Trailside Interpretive Signage Significant environmental and cultural sites along the trails should be highlighted with trailside interpretive signage. These signs, which may be presented in large (18" x 36") or small (18" x 18") format, should address This type of sign should be installed at all trailheads and at major trail access points. These signs, which may be presented in large format (36" x 36") or smaller format (18" x 36"), will intro- duce an interpretive theme or message appropriate for the trail. p Trailhead Interpretive Signage Environmental/Cultural Interpretive Signage The trails provided for in the Gresham Trails Master Plan meander through many remnant natural areas and historic sites, and they allow unique opportunities to ad- dress the community's development's past, present and future. Interpretive signage will, therefore, be installed at select significant environmental and cultural sites along the trails. Inter- pretive signage should con- sist of two distinct sign types: Site-specific regulatory signage should be installed at all en route locations where such regulation is necessary. This type of signage, which may be pre- sented in small format (18" x p 18" or 9" x 9"), should be used, for example, to re- mind trail users not to short- cut off the trail at switchbacks, pick wildflow- ers, disturb wildlife, or tres- pass, as well as to identify potential hazards. accessibility for persons with disabilities), and required standards of trail courtesy or etiquette. p Site-Specific Regulatory Signage Gresham Trails Master Plan 56 . _. - site-specific environmental or cultural history topics. Sign Configurations Because of the diversity of the environment and mul- tiple access points to the trails, the sign system uses a modular design approach. This allows each sign instal- lation can be fine-tuned to a Orientation Signage ~.~.~~~?.~.:: rr'!''''''-:-:'~'''I.-'('''' , "~ __--tl,>..~_..-., specific location, while maintaining the integrity of the system. The basic design compo- nent of the system is a 9" x 9" square and a multiplica- tion thereof. Since graphics and typography are propor- tional to the panel size, a pleasing and unifying sys- tem is created. Panel sizes can be 9" x 9", 18" x 18", 18" x 36", or 36" x 36". Each sign type can be mounted in a variety of ways, depending on the amount of information that needs to be displayed, the importance of the location, and physical space avail- able. Since the system is modular in format, it allows 1. General Orientation Signage (0-1) 2. Trail-Specific Orientation Signage (0-2) 3. En Route Orientation Signage (0-3) Gresham Trails Master Plan 57 Regulatory Signage ' ........ 1. General Regulatory t'~-,;.- ~.-, ' ,::,,1 2. En Route Regulatory Signage Cultural Interpretive Signage 3. Notice, Warning and Prohibition Signage 1. General Thematic Interpretive Signage "- .~ 2. En Route Interpretive Signage Gresllam Trails Master Plan 58 CHAPTER 10: TRAILS MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE Thimbleberry Rubus parviiloms Management and Maintenance Strategy The Gresham Parks & Rec- reation Division, Department of Environmental Services is the lead agency responsible for the management of open space lands, development, maintenance, and opera- tions of trail-related facilities, park and recreation facilities, and recreation services within the Gresham City lim- its. The Division is respon- sible for coordinating trail efforts with other internal City departments, working with citizens, neighborhood associations, community or- ganizations, private interests and other governmental agencies and organizations outside the City. The goals of the trail man- agement and maintenance strategy are to maintain the functional use of trails, pro- vide for fire mitigation, eliminate potential hazards, provide for public safety, protect natural resources, and maintain the aesthetic quality of the trails environ- ment. The trail management and maintenance strategy recom- mendations are as follows: Conduct regular inspec- tions and maintenance of trails to identify and correct existing or poten- tial problems, ensure public safety and mini- mize the City's liability. The frequency of trail inspections and mainte- nance will be dependent on the seasons, weather conditions, amount of trail usage, and staff availability. Clear fallen trees and control trailside vegeta- tion within 20 feet along each side of trails to reduce the chance of fire and as part of the vegeta- tion management effort. Vegetation management is essential to trail mainte- nance and is discussed in further detail later in this chapter. Clear culverts and drain Gresham Trails Master Plan 59 inlets of obstructions to reduce the chance of water damage. Provide resurfacing of asphalt paved, crushed rock, and unpaved trails as needed to maintain trail stability. Wood chips are not recommended as a resurfacing material except in special situa- tions due to high cost of installation and mainte- nance. Special situations include areas affected by seasonal drainage and erosion. Prior to completion of the first phase of trail im- provements, identify one staff member to be re- sponsible for open space and trail management and maintenance. Ex- pand the staff as required to maintain a satisfactory level of service for trails as they are developed. Establish a Trails Manage- ment and Maintenance Manual of policies, proce- dures and recordkeeping for the inspection and maintenance of devel- oped trails, trail facilities, and trail corridors on a regular basis by the City staff. -d Prepare written policies and procedures to guide the maintenance efforts of volunteers, community service groups, and work crews. -d Identify maintenance tasks that can be per- formed more cost effec- tively by contracting with private maintenance service providers. -d Conform to the National Recreation and Park Association's Park Mainte- nance Standards, as stated in the 1996 Gresham Parks, Recre- ation and Open Space Master Plan. Public Safety Public safety issues related to police and fire were the major concerns of Gresham citizens who attended the trails planning public meet- ings, especially neighbor- hood residents whose homes are in close proximity to the proposed trail corri- dors. The major issues of public safety concern, namely Crime Prevention and Polic- ing and Fire Prevention and Emergency Access, are ad- dressed in further detail as follows: Crime Prevention and Policing The Gresham Police De- partment is the primary law enforcement authority with jurisdiction over all public trails within the City. Police officers will patrol trail facili- ties, based on seasons and available resources, by fo- cusing on trailheads, road crossings, and responding to calls for assistance. Multi-use paths will be de- signed to accommodate ac- cess by police patrol cars, off-road motorcycles, and emergency vehicles. Walk- ing/hiking trails that are an- ticipated to be patrolled by the police will be designed to accommodate off-road motorcycles. Off-road mo- torcycles allow the depart- ment to utilize the least number of officers to cover the greatest area and have been used by the depart- ment for the past three years to patrol existing trails in Gresham. Patrolling of trails by officers on off-road mo- torcycles will be random and more frequently at problem areas. The Police Department also had an effective com- munity inclusion program. The Citizen Park Ambassa- dor program model, which provided training to citizen volunteers who perform Gresham Trails Master Plan 60 park patrol duties dUring their regular park visits, was developed through the Po- lice Department as a joint program with the Parks and Recreation Division. This community inclusion pro- gram should be reinstated as funding permits. The Parks and Recreation Division also conducted a successful Park Host pro- gram, which is contracted to a private security firm. The Park Host program has fo- cused on parks and the Springwater Trail Corridor. The Park Host program needs to be reinstated and expanded, as funding per- mits, to include patrolling new trails as they are devel- oped and locking trailhead gates at sunset. In addition to police pa- trols and community inclu- sion programs, it will be important that the Parks and Recreation Division work closely with the local school districts to help educate stu- dents of all ages on the value of open spaces, greenways, and trails and how they can help preserve and enhance these valuable public resources. Fire Protection and Emergency Access The issues of providing for fire protection and emer- gency access were of major concern for residents and public agencies with regard to open space, greenways, and public trails. Through- out this trails planning pro- cess, the Parks and Recreation Division coordi- nated closely with the Gresham Fire Department on locating and designing multi-use paths and walk- ing/hiking trails to allow for fire and emergency vehicle access to Gresham's open space and greenways. The Fire Department views the paths and trails as an ad- vantage to their ability to re- spond to fires and emergencies. Both the multi-use paths and walk- ing/hiking trails will provide access for wild land firefighting and will also serve as pre-built fire breaks that can be used as fire con- trol points. The multi-use paths will be designed to accommodate access by pick-up size firefighting and emergency response vehicles. The Fire Department anticipates the multi-use paths will accom- modate several of their smaller response vehicles, including their Brush Fire vehicle, a 4-wheel drive ve- hicle driven by their on-duty Shift Coordinator and by ambulances. Vehicular turn- around points will be pro- vided along the longer stretches of the multi-use paths to facilitate rapid egress. Locked gates, placed at trailheads to multi- use paths, will be keyed in order to allow firefighting and emergency response ve- hicles easy access in the event of an emergency. Distance markers with re- flective paint or surfacing will also be installed at quar- ter-mile intervals to inform trail users of their general lo- cation and as a location ref- erence in case of emergencies. As part of their regular trails maintenance work, trail maintenance staff will re- move fallen trees within 20 feet along either side of trails and feasible combus- tible materials and debris which may provide potential sources of fires. Regulation signs will also be posted to inform trail users that ciga- rette smoking, open fires, and fireworks are prohibited trail activities. Natural Resource Protection Trails are proposed for open space lands on Gresham's buttes and water- ways. These buttes and wa- Gresham Trails Master Plan 61 terways provide a diverse habitat for birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and in- sects. Trails will be located, designed and installed so as to minimize disturbance to the surrounding natural en- vironment. Factors to be considered include avoiding riparian and other natural resource areas, avoiding steep slopes, minimizing re- moval of trees, and minimiz- ing grading and drainage impact. Where trails are located in areas designated as Hillside Constraint, Floodplain or Natural Resource District, the City must comply with all of the City of Gresham devel- opment codes governing de- velopment in these special purpose districts. These dis- tricts and their required re- ports are described in Chapter 5: Trail Develop- ment Code Requirements. In addition, the City must comply with Oregon Depart- ment of State Lands and U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers regulations concerning development in wetlands and waterways. Natural resource monitor- ing will be conducted as deemed necessary to evalu- ate conditions and deter- mine whether management, maintenance, and environ- mental education programs are effective in addressing environmental impacts and user conflicts associated with trails and trail use. As part of the regular maintenance inspection pro- gram, bridges and culverts will be inspected for dam- age and clogging. Any de- bris which may cause an obstruction to the drainage flow will be immediately re- moved. Litter and Vandalism Control Regular inspections and maintenance are important to control litter and vandal- ism. Litter receptacles will be provided as part of pub- lic facilities at designated trailheads as necessary. Park maintenance staff or contracted maintenance pro- viders will be responsible for collecting litter from these receptacles during their in- spection trips. The mainte- nance staff will also collect major illegal dumping of refuse at the trailheads, trail access points, scenic view- points, and along trail corri- dors on an as-needed basis. In support of the City staff, clean-up work parties of volunteers from the commu- nity should continue to be organized as part of the ex- isting volunteer effort of the Division. The most effective deter- rent to vandalism is to en- courage hiking and proper use of the trails. A steady stream of trail users discour- ages illegal activities. En- couraging trail clubs, families and individual hik- ers to use the trails is an im- portant component of keeping vandalism at a minimum. Vandalism control will need constant attention by the City staff, trail users, and nearby residents. Graffiti and destruction of trail facili- ties must be cleared as soon as possible. Patrols by the Gresham Police, Citizen Am- bassadors, and Park Hosts. The City maintenance staff will also help to reduce the opportunities for vandalism. Users and adjacent property owners who witness illegal activities should contact the police at 911. This informa- tion will be posted on trail use regulation signs. Vegetation Management The appropriate manage- ment of vegetation along trail corridors will be essen- tial for trail usability, public safety, and wildlife habitat preservation. Gresham Trails Master Plan 62 The existing native vegeta- tion along trails through natural open spaces and greenways of Gresham's buttes and waterways will be managed and maintained to support important wildlife habitat, watershed protec- tion, and aesthetic benefits. The trail maintenance staff will remove dangerous trees within 20 feet along both sides of trails that may ad- versely impact trail use or pose a threat to the commu- nity. They will also remove fallen trees trails and other combustible materials and debris within 20 feet along both sides of which may provide potential sources of fires. Trees and low-grow- ing vegetation will be main- tained to preserve views from the scenic viewpoints and other viewsheds along paths and trails. Trees in view shed areas may have branches thinned to retain views. The dominant weeds that need to be controlled along trail corridors include the Hi- malayan blackberry and En- glish ivy. These weeds are undesirable non-native plants that are highly invasive and must be con- trolled through a periodic maintenance work program. Blackberries should be con- trolled by applying a herbi- cide (Cross Bow or Trail users will be encour- aged to park their vehicles at trailheads instead of park- ing along public streets, es- pecially in residential neighborhoods. If on-street parking for trail use be- comes a problem, signs will be posted to suggest people park their vehicles at a nearby trailhead. Other strategies may need to be developed if problems arise in the future. Parking for Trail Users Off-street parking for trail users will be provided at trailheads. These trailheads have been strategically lo- cated to provide easy access to trails. Trail access points are intended for neighbor use only, with trail users walking or bicycling to the trail. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Division should look for partnership oppor- tunities with other City agen- cies such as the Stormwater and Transportation Divisions of the Department of Envi- ronmental Services to maxi- mize efficiencies of City resources and funds. Special projects such as restoration of historic holly orchards on Gresham Butte Adequate staff is essential for the successful manage- ment and maintenance of trails and trail facilities. Cur- rently, maintenance of trails, parks, recreation facilities, and open space is the re- sponsibility of the Parks and Recreation Division's Opera- tions supervisor, seven full- time public utility workers, and two seasonal half-time workers. As Gresham's trails system expands, its manage- ment and maintenance staff will also need to be ex- panded and organized to meet the future needs and challenges of Gresham's trails system and to maintain its level of service. Management and Maintenance Staffing P Attending public meetings to promote and support trails Replanting of any trailside areas will be done with na- tive species to preserve the natural character of the nearby trail environment. Approved native plant spe- cies are described in Appen- dixH. Volunteer Participation Program The Parks and Recreation Division will solicit and in- volve residents and commu- nity service groups interested in promoting, supporting, building, and maintaining trails. Volunteer activities might include: appropriate substitute) in the )'d Brush clearing and build- fall and by pruning back ing of walking/hiking from trails in spring and trails summer. Blackberries should be removed within )'d the 20 foot wide fire safety zone along each side of trails. Ivy should be re- ,moved by hand and cutters at least twice a year where necessary to keep the trail surfaces clear of obstruction, and to keep ivy out of trees. )'d Removal of litter and graffiti along trails ~ Patrolling for crime pre- vention and public safety ~ Removal of undesirable vegetation (blackberry and ivy) adjacent to trails Upon completion of the Phase 1 trails, one staff member should be given the responsibility for open space and trail maintenance and management. Gresham Trails Master Plan 63 CHAPTER 11: IMPLEMENTATION PHASING AND FUNDING As part of the City's 1990 Open Space Bond Measure, funds are available to construct the first three phases of trail projects, which are described below. The City will have to acquire additional funds for trail construction beyond Phase III. These figures reflect construction construction dollars only and do not include staff ad- ministrative costs, architecture or engineering fees, geo-technical studies or surveying. Five Year Phasing Plan for Trails Construction 0997-2002) Phase I Trails Construction Projects (1997 - 1998) 1. Construct approximately 4,400-feet of multi-use path, a picnic area, a trail head with parking, and trail signage along the south side of Gresham Butte. $200,000 2. Acquisition costs to initiate City ownership of the Gresham/Fairview Trail Corridor for a future north/south multi-use path. 3. Improvements to the existing Butler Creek trail facilities, including signage. 4. Extend the existing Butler Creek trail from Binford Lake Parkway northward through City open space to 14th Drive, including a pedestrian foot bridge and trail signage. Phase I Cost Estimate Total: $25,000 $60,000 $42.000 $327,000 Phase II Trails Construction Projects 0998 - 1999) 1. Construct the first segment of the Gresham/Fairview multi-use path approximately 6,600 feet in length from the Springwater Trail Corridor to Division Street, including signage. $132,000 2. Construct 8,000 feet of walking/hiking trails, 2 trail heads, a scenic viewpoint, ADA accessible facilities, and trail signage in the Jenne Butte area. $230,000 3. Construct approximately 2,800 feet of walking trail, benches, and trail signage at the former Campfire property. $70,820 Phase II Cost Estimate Total: $432,820 Gresham Trails Master Plan 64 Phase III Trails Construction Projects 0998 - 1999) 1. Construct the second segment of the Gresham/Fairview multi-use path approximately 7,000 feet in length from Division Street to Glisan Street, including trail signage. $140,000 2. Construct walking/hiking trails and trail signage within the Kelly Creek greenway. $53.000 Phase III Cost Estimate Total: $193,000 Phase IV Trails Construction Projects (currently not funded) 1. Construct the third segment of the Gresham/Fairview multi-use path approximately 6,700 feet in length from Glisan Street to Sandy Boulevard, including trail signage. $140,000 2. Construct walking/hiking trails on Grant Butte, including a trailhead, scenic viewpoint, and signage. $168,000 3. Extend the existing Butler Creek trail from SW 27th Drive through the City's open space to the south, including signage. $35,000 4. Construct 10,000 feet of walking/hiking trails and trail signage within the Gresham Butte area. $230.000 Phase IV Cost Estimate Total: $573,000 Phase V Trails Construction Projects (currently not funded) 1. Construct the fourth segment of the Gresham/Fairview multi-use path approximately 7,000 feet in length from Sandy Blvd. to the 40-Mile Loop trail along Marine Drive, including signage. $140,000 2. Construct a multi-use path along the south side of Gresham Butte to SW Butler Road, including a trail head and signage. $170,000 3. Construct 5,000 feet of walking/hiking trails and trail signage within the Gresham Butte area. Phase V Cost Estimate Total: Gresham Trails Master Plan 65 $85,000 $395,000 Additional Phases (currently not funded) 1. Walking/hiking trail facilities on Hogan Butte. $119,000 2. Additional walking/hiking trail facilities on Gresham Butte. $64,000 3. Multi-use path from Towle Avenue west to the Springwater Trail Corridor, . including a pedestrian bridge over Johnson Creek. $235,000 4. Ped-to-MAX multi-use path along the Tri-Met light-rail corridor. $324,000 Additional Phase Cost Estimate Total: $742,000 Cost Estimate Summary Phase I Phase II Phase III $327,000 $432,820 $193.000 Sub-Total for Phases I, II & III: $952,820 Phase IV Phase V Additional Phases $573,000 $395,000 $742,000 Total for All Phases: $2,662,820 Trail Facilities Construction Funding Strategy and Sources The following sources should be considered for funding construction of trail facilities: R General fund monies R Sponsorships and partnerships R Development of a non-profit trust R Grants and donations R Development of volunteer programs R General obligation bond measure R General fund monies R Donations Trail Management and Maintenance Funding The following sources should be considered for funding maintenance of trail facilities: User fees Sponsorships and partnerships Contracts with private maintenance firms R R R Volunteers/Adopt-a-Trail Program R R Use of Multnomah County correction crews Gresham Trails Master Plan 66 P Geotechnical: P Greenways: P Multi-Use Paths: P Open Space: P Parkland: P Riparian: P Scenic Viewpoints: P Trail Access Points: GLOSSARY The practical applications of geological science in civil engi- neering and mining engineering. Linear open space or natural corridor along significant water- ways. May be shared by humans and wildlife. Multi-purpose trails are intended for a broad range of non-mo- torized use such as bicycles, wheelchairs, strollers and horse- back riding as well as pedestrian uses such as walking, hiking, and running. Multi-use trails will be ten to twelve feet wide with two foot wide shoulders on each side. Clearance from tree limbs shall be ten feet vertically above the path and ten feet wide from the path's center-line. Areas of natural quality, either publicly or privately owned, designated for protection of natural resources, nature-oriented outdoor recreation and trail-oriented activities includes greenways, which are linear open spaces along significant wa- terways. City-owned recreation and open space property managed by the Parks and Recreation Division, including neighborhood parks, community parks, and open space. Relating to or living or located on the bank of river, lake, or other natural watercourse. Designated areas developed at key locations that will afford trail users an opportunity to view significant landforms, land- scape features, wildlife habitat and activities. Possible view- point facilities include seat benches, information signs, special paving, etc. Minor entry points primarily for neighborhood residents to ac- cess the trails system from neighborhoods, streets, local trails, loop trails, etc. Trail identification, directional, and regulatory signs are the important orientation functions that need to occur at these minor access points. Gresham Trails Master Plan 67 ~ Trailheads: Major entry points for neighborhood residents and the general public to access the trails system and where a number of sup- port facilities can be provided for public use. Possible trailhead facilities may include vehicular parking, bicycle rack, information kiosk, trail orientation signage, regulatory signage, overhead shelter, drinking fountain, portable restrooms, and seating. Existing and future neighborhood parks, community parks, schools, park and ride transit centers, and urban plazas can also serve as trailheads if agreement is reach with the ap- propriate authorities. ~ Walking/Hiking Trails: Primarily unpaved trails intended for specific activities. Some of these trails may be single-use trails restricted to pedestrian use only due to steep slopes, erosive soils, or other sensitive environmental considerations. These restricted trails shall have signs posted to identify trail uses that are allowed and uses that are prohibited. Walking/hiking trails shall be four to six feet wide with two foot wide shoulders clear of vegetation. An overhead clearance from tree limbs shall be at least eight feet above these trails and four feet wide from the center-line of these trails. Gresham Trails Master Plan 68 BIBLIOGRAPHY Charles E. Little (990). Greenways for America. Baltimore, MD: The John Hopkins University Press. City of Gresham Community & Economic Development Department (no date). Gresham Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan. Gresham, OR: City of Gresham. City of Gresham Transportation Planning Community Development Department (993). Missing Links, Pedestrian/Bicycle System Inventory and Analysis. Gresham, OR: City of Gresham. City of Portland, Bureau of Parks & Recreation (986). Powell Butte Master Plan. Portland, OR: City of Portland. City of Portland, Bureau of Parks and Recreation (992). Springwater Corridor Trail Surfacing - Technical Report, Portland, OR: City of Portland. David Evans and Associates, Inc. (995). Bend Urban Trails Plan. Bend, OR: City of Bend. David Evans and Associates, Inc. (983). 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Gresham Trails Master Plan 69 P PLAE, Inc. (1993). Universal Access to Outdoor Recreation: A Design Guide. Berke- ley, CA: MIG Communications. p Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (1993). Secrets ofSuccessful Rail-Trails, An Acquisition and OrganiZing Manual for Converting Rails into Trails. p Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (1993). Trails for the Twenty-First Century, Planning, De- sign, and Management Manual for Multi-Use Trails. p W.R. Chilton, Gresham Historical Society (1993). Gresham Stories of Our Past, Camp- ground to City. Gresham Trails Master Plan 70 APPENDIX A Minutes of City Council Approval GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996 -- PAGE 6 H. COUNCIL BUSINESS 2. DRAFT TRAILS MASTER PLAN AND SYSTEM MAP Staff Report Ms. Conway introduced consultant Mel Stout of David Evans Associates, and Marianne Zarkin, Park Planner. Ms. Conway gave the staff report. Exhibits A, B, and C were submitted by staff. Ms. Conway said page 10 of the agenda item lists changes made to the plan as a result of citizen's comments. Ms. Conway said staff is asking for Council approval to move forward with the process, including the Phasing Plan and Phasing Schedule for the first three phases. The intent is then to begin Phase 1 Design Development, which will have to go through the City of Gresham's Design Review process. During the Design Review process for Phase 1, staff will work directly with PRCAC, community code requirements, and citizens. Ms. Conway said at this time, Phases 1,2, and 3 are funded through the Open Space Bond Measure. Ms. Conway said staff will work with individual property owners to address concerns regarding the impact of the trails on privacy. Ms. Conway said funds have been allocated through the budget process for maintainence and operation for Phase 1. Maintenance and operating funds for future phases will have to be presented through the budget process. Funding for maintenance and operation has been included in the Serial Levy which will go before the voters in the Fall of 1996. Ms. Zarkin said the plan is a 10 to 12 year, long-range plan. Several of the trails shown are on lands which are not yet developed, or on lands not in the City's ownership. It is hoped staff can work with developers to obtain easements for trails or access to the public streets. The City has no intention of putting trails on land that is not owned by the City. Ms. Zarkin said based on recommendations of the PRCAC, several changes have been made to the maps presented to the Council on April 2, 1996.. Councilor Noah said there is not a Trail Access Point (TAP) on Wallula. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2, 1996·· PAGE 7 Ms. Zarkin said there is a TAP, but does not show on the map. A TAP is meant to be a neighborhood access point, without parking. The TAP is meant to be pedestrian only access. Councilor Noah asked if signs will be posted to alleviate parking in the neighborhoods? Ms. Zarkin said yes. If problems arise, signs will be installed that no parking is allowed. The signs will also indicate where parking is available. As trail maps are developed, parking areas will be designated. Ms. Zarkin reviewed the Trails Master Plan Summary of Map Changes on page 10 of the agenda item. Mayor McRobert said the map shows Blaine Avenue incorrectly on the map. Ms. Zarkin said she will advise the map maker that Blaine Avenue is incorrect. Ms. Zarkin reviewed Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 as submitted in the agenda item. Ms. Zarkin said staff is asking for approval of the System Map and Phasing Schedule. A Type III process, including a Public Hearing, will be required. Property owners within 300 feet will be notified, as required by Oregon State Statutes (ORS). Councilor LaVert asked why so many of the changes made occurred on Towle Road? Ms. Zarkin said the changes were made as a result of a public meeting of the PRCAC with concerned citizens. Ollie Smith, Chair of the PRCAC, said a tremendous job was done by the Parks & Recreation staff explaining to the citizens how the plan will impact their property. Because of the development process, citizens will have additional opportunity to express concerns. Mr. Smith said meeting notices were sent out to the Neighborhood Associations, The Oregonian and the Outlook published meeting notices, and approximately 40,000 mailings were included in the public notification process. Mr. Smith said the PRCAC encourages the City Council to give the go ahead on. Phases 1, 2, and 3 of the Trail Master Plan. Mayor McRobert said 60 minutes of Public Testimony would be allowed, alternating opponents and proponents. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996·· PAGE 8 Public Testimony Nathan Krause said he resides along the Kelly Creek Greenway. Mr. Krause said environmental studies have not been completed. Mr. Krause said the trails will impact the environment, including wildlife. Mr. Krause said he has concerns regarding the trail which will cross SE 19th Street, which is at the base of a fairly large hill. Traffic .speed is a concern on 19th, and he is concerned someone will be seriously injured or killed. Mayor McRobert asked if the environmental issues will be addressed as specific plans develop? Ms. Conway said environmental issues will be addressed during the design review process. Ernie Drapala said he is a resident of SE Gresham and also Chair of the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council. The Council was created in 1971 by the Oregon State Legislature requesting the State, through the Advisory Council, prepare a statewide system of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. This has subsequently been amended to include cross country skiing and canoe trails. Mr. Drapala said many trails were available only during the summer months, and people like to enjoy trails year round. Mr. Drapala said a study released by the President's Council on American Outdoors states people want trails near their homes and they want greenways to serve the trails. Mr. Drapala said the State of Oregon just recently completed their plan. Mr. Drapala said he has attended a number of meetings of the PRCAC and the City should be very proud of the plan. Mr. Drapala asked the Council to support the plan. Susan Buhr said she has very strong concerns regarding the TAP proposed on Wallula, because of environmental issues.· Ms. Buhr said there is a severe erosion problem. The area proposed for the TAP is extremely steep. Ms. Buhr said the environmental issues need to be addressed before the master plan is adopted. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996 -- PAGE 9 Ms. Buhr said the drainage problems on Gresham Butte need to be addressed. Mayor McRobert said the storm runoff issues will be addressed. Geothechnical studies must be completed. Bill Elliott said he is representing the Transportation System Citizen Advisory Committee (TSCAC). Mr. Elliott said the TSCAC reviewed the proposed plan on June 6, 1996, and also had opportunity for input earlier on in the process. Mr. Elliott said many of the initial questions of the TSCAC regarding public safety were adequately considered in the development of the plan. The TSCAC further believes the plan contains the flexibility necessary and will provide the trail system Gresham deserves. Mr. Elliott said the TSCAC would like to commend Ms. Zarkin for her tireless efforts on the plan. Mr. Elliott said the public input on the plan has been broad based and adequate. Each phase will be considered individually, allowing for more public input to be taken into account. Mr. Elliott said the TSCAC urges the Council to approve the Trails Master Plan. Robert Cook said the proposed changes have removed a park from the plan and urged the Council not to consider retaining the park in the plan. Mr. Cook said he does not feel the City has a right to put trails in the backyards of the residents. Mr. Cook said he lives in an area with nine homes, and approximately 21 children. The residents have concerns associated with child preditors, parking, and strangers in the neighborhood. Mr. Cook suggested moving the proposed trails to a place that does not connect neighborhoods. Robert Fisher said he supports the proposed master plan. Mr. Fisher said the City of Gresham has experienced a massiv.e amount of growth and a lot of the growth has not been well managed and resulted in urban sprawl. Mr. Fisher said as a result of the 1990 bond measure, the open space will be preserved. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996 -- PAGE 10 Mr. Fisher said the open space should be accessible for everyone to enjoy. Mr. Fisher said there are many positive aspects to the the open space being developed, such as opportunities for education, family activities, mountain biking, clean air, less traffic "congestion, etc. Mr. Fisher said he has seen many changes in the City of Gresham and this is one of the most positive changes he has seen. Stephen Long said he opposes the trail that is proposed behind his residence. Mr. Long said when he purchased his home, he was under the assumption the greenways would remain entirely undeveloped. Mr. Long said the proposed trails do not have the same characteristics as the Springwater Trail. Mr. Long said the proposed trails expose residential properties to transient movement. Mr. Long said the proposed Trails Master Plan needs more study and more contact with property owners before adoption. Mr. Long said the proposed trails allow someone to come in and rob a home and get out quickly. Mr. Long said the security and enviornmental issues need to be resolved now, rather than as the trails are developed. Bill Stuart said he resides by Camp Nadaka and is an avid user of trails. Mr. Stuart said a lot of planning, organization and open mindedness was included in the planning of the trail system. Mr. Stuart said there will be some issues such as parking and erosion that need to be addressed. Mr. Stuart said if everyone works together, the concerns can be addressed. Paul Hanchett said he lives on Gresham Butte, which is a unique community." Mr. Hanchett said the Gresham Butte area is characterized by large lots. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996·· PAGE 11 Mr. Hanchett said he commended the PRCAC for their efforts to attempt to try and balance the needs of various concerns. Mr. Hanchett said he has three deer that come down and sleep on the property below his home. The commotion from the trails will disturb the wildlife. Mr. Hanchett said during the dry summer, there will be a fire danger. Mr. Hanchett said he is concerned about the environmental impact the trails will have. Mr. Hanchett said during the recent flood, landslides occurred. Mr. Hanchett said he does not feel a trail can be constructed on Gresham Butte because of the erosion problems. James Carroll said he resides next to Camp Nadaka and has lived there for 26 years. Mr. Carroll said he and his wife are avid walkers and belong to the East County Wind Walkers Club, as well as the Friends of Nadaka. Mr. Carroll said he supports the proposed trail system, but suggests that Nadaka be preserved and used as a nature study area. Mr. Carroll said Nadaka is conveniently located near Elementary and Middle Schools. Mr. Carroll said on the property there are many variety of native plans, birds and small animals. Mr. Carroll said he suggests a naturalist oversee the clearing of the area and the special plants be identified for study purposes. Mr. Carroll submitted his written testimony as Exhibit D. Kelly Larkin said said there is a major runoff problem on Wallula Drive. Mr. Larkin said his property is adjacent to a TAP off of Wallula Drive. Mr. Larkin said he opposes the trails through the greenways. Mr. Larkin said when he purchased his property 12 years ago, he purchased it because of the view and now is being told he will have to share his view. . . David Qualls said he is the President of the Bicycle Pedestrian Task Force. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996·· PAGE 12 Mr. Qualls said the Task Force supports the proposed plan. Mr. Qualls said people need to have areas to get out and look at nature without having to drive a great distance. Julie Nelson said when she purchased her property on Regner Road, she had the understanding that the greenspace behind the property would not be developed. Ms. Nelson said a TAP is proposed behind her property. Ms. Nelson said she has not seen an environmental impact statement regarding the trail proposed by her property. Ms. Nelson said each year there is extensive flooding which backs up into her backyard. Ms. Nelson said there is a lot of water fowl that nest in this area every Spring. George Cesario said he has been a member of the PRCAC for 10 years. Mr. Cesario said in 1988 when the fIrst master plan for parks was completed, the citizens expressed a need for trails. Mr. Cesario said he has always believed that all trails should be connected to the Springwater Corridoor. Mr. Cesario said he has attended all of the public meetings regarding the proposed master plan and supports the plan. Bob Conners said he has concerns regarding the funding to maintain and operate the trails system. Mr. Conners said he resides directly along the proposed trail on the north face of Gresham Butte. Mr. Conners said a TAP comes down the hill and across his back property line and is concerned with parking at this TAP. Mr. Conners said the PRCAC discussed parking at the TAP's and he raised a concern, which was not addressed. Mayor McRobert asked staff to make sure Mr. Conner's specifIc concerns were addressed. Don Davis said he is an adjacent property owner to the Springwater Trail. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996 •• PAGE 13 Mr. Davis said he supports the proposed Trails Master Plan. Mr. Davis said people need a place where they can get out of their cars to recreate. Mr.· Davis encouraged the trails be phased in on schedule as proposed. Angela Lima-Moran submitted and read Exhibit E, urging Council to adopt the original plan, which includes a multi-use path designed to cross Towle Avenue and through Verde Vista, Shady Cove, and Lima-Moran Subdivisions. Roger Porter said at the last meeting of the PRCAC he was advised a trail that had been proposed connecting Springwater Trail to Towle Road through Hainey Road Greenway had been eliminated. Mr. Porter said he supports the elimination of this trail from the plan. Todd Keathley said he resides on Walters Hill and was initially opposed to the Trails Master Plan. Mr. Keathley said the staff and PRCAC have done an excellent job addressing the citizens concerns. Mr. Keathley said if the property would not have been purchased as open space, the property would have been developed as home sites. Mr. Keathley said the plan gives the City an opportunity to do something unique. Mr. Keathley said he supports the plan. Nonna Panowicz said she represents the Rockwood Citizens Neighborhood Association. Ms. Panowicz said the PRCAC and staff does listen to the concerns of the citizens. Bob Akers said he promotes recreational trails in the metropolitan area. Mr. Akers said he looks at trails and how they will serve the growth and population that will occur in the years to come. Mr. Akers said the Trails Master Plan is an outstanding project. Mr. Akers said he has the utmost respect for Mel Stouts of David Evans Associates. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996·· PAGE 14 Mr. Akers urged the City to work closely with the property owners during the construction of the trails system. David Norwood said he supports the Trails Master Plan as presented currently. Mr. Norwood said the ommissions recommended by the PRCAC are good decisions. Mr. Norwood said the peitition submitted by Ms. Lima-Moran does not represent the neighborhood. Mr. Norwood said the peitition represents Ms. Lima-Moran herself. Mr. Norwood said the neighborhood supports leaving the pond area with the least amount of intrusion and development as possible. Mayor McRobert read Exhibits A and B into the record. Mayor McRobert submitted Exhibit F, which is a request from the Mayor of Sandy, requesting the Trail System be expanded to Sandy Oregon. Council Discussion Motion was made by Councilor Gallagher and seconded by Councilor Eichner TO APPROVE THE DRAFT TRAILS SYSTEM MAP AND PHASING SCHEDULE. Councilor Gallagher urged staff to work with the property owners to address their privacy and security concerns. Councilor Gallagher urged the property owners to be involved in the process. Councilor Eichner said the 1990 bond measure was for the purchase of open space and 10% of the money was dedicated specifically for development of a trail system within the open space. Councilor Eichner said the bond measure requires that the trail system be developed; it is not an option. Councilor Eichner said the development of the trail system needs to be done in a responsible manner. Councilor Eichner said the public involvement process has been very extensive to give people a chance to express their views and concerns. Staff and the PRCAC listed to the citizens and made eight changes to the plan based on what they heard. Councilor Eichner said he does feel the TAP proposed on Wallula will have to be closely addressed. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 2,1996 -- PAGE 15 . Councilor Eichner said 40,000 mailings occurred to get the word out to the citizens. Councilor Moore said if the open space had not been purchased, the land would be developed for housing. Councilor Moore said if problems occur during the implementation process, staff and Council will address those concerns. Councilor Noah asked Lt. Piluso to address the security issues on trails and if there is evidence of increased breakins or theivery around Forest Park? Lt. Piluso said she does not have any information regarding crime increase in the vicinity of Forest Park. Lt. Piluso said the Police Department has worked many years in conjunction with the Parks Department to keep the parks and trails safe, such as the Park Ambassadoor Program, park hosts, bicycle and dirt bike patrols, etc. Councilor Noah said she has lived on Gresham Butte for seven years and has witnessed runoff. Councilor Noah said she also has deer that live on the property, plus numerous other animals. Councilor Noah said she believes the land purchased with the bond measure funds belongs to everyone. Councilor Noah said there will be further public input. Councilor Noah said she has received notifications in the mail regarding the public input process. Councilor Noah said she does have concerns regarding the proposed trails on Wallula. Councilor Noah said a promise was made in the ballot measure to the citizens that trails would be implemented. Councilor Noah said she supports the Trails Master Plan knowing that there are processes in place to take care of the concerns raised by the citizens. Councilor Harshman said he attended most of the meetings held by the PRCAC regarding the Trails Master Plan. GRESHAM CITY COUNCIL :MEETING JULY 2,1996 -- PAGE 16 Councilor Harshman said the PRCAC and staff have made numerous changes to address concerns raised. Councilor Harshman said he supports the Trail Master Plan as proposed. Councilor LaVert said with the passage of the 1990 ballot measure, the citizens made it very clear they wanted open space and trails. Councilor LaVert said the purchased open space is public property. Councilor LaVert said we need to teach people to respect other citizens property. Councilor LaVert said she supports the Trails Master Plan. Councilor Gallagher said he supports the Trails Master Plan. Mayor McRobert thanked the members of the PRCAC and Parks Staff for their work on the Trails Master Plan. Mayor McRobert said the City is required to notifiy adjacent property owners within 300 feet of a proposed trail, however, some adjustments need to be made in the areas with larger lots. Mayor McRobert said the Springwater Trail has natural barriers and we need to learn from Forest Service personnel on making barriers for the proposed trails that do not have the natural barriers. Mayor McRobert said she has concerns regarding the proposed trail on Wallula, and will closely review the geotechnical studies on this site. Mayor McRobert said she supports the Trails Master Plan. The motion passed as follows: McROBERT GALLAGHER LaVERT HARSHMAN YES YES YES YES NOAH MOORE EICHNER YES YES YES Councilor Eichner left the meeting at 9:17 p.m. APPENDIX B Minutes of Park and Recreation Citizen's Advisory Committee Meetings CITY OF GRESHAM PARKS & RECREATION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1996 7:40 P.M. CITY OF GRESHAM OPERATIONS CENTER MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER The March 27, 1996 Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee meeting was called into session at 7:40 p.m. by Oliver Smith, Chairman. Committee members in attendance: Oliver Smith, Jim Hartner, Jack Gallagher, Faye Vickers, Jerry Novotny, Phyllis Flury, Bob Akers, Michelle Wilson, and Carrie Peterslie. Committee members absent: Arlene Easly. City staff present: Julee Conway, Marianne Zarkin, Phil Kidby, Debbie Warlick, Councilor Royal Harshman and Richard Ross of Community Development. Also present was Ron Mah, Consultant. Public in attendance: Steve Millspaugh, Monica Millspaugh, Kelly Larkin, Gary DesRochers, Susan Buhr, Greg Buhr, Charles Rudy, Don Van Zyl, Geri Van Zyl, Joyce Lakey, Bob Lakey, and Diana Polito. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the February 28, 1996 meeting were approved as submitted. B. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS - OLIVER SMITH, CHAIRMAN Welcomed citizens in attendance. II. AUDIENCE TIME A request was made for additional time for mailed notification of upcoming meetings, and the listing of a contact phone number on Agendas. An inquiry was received regarding a proposed trail in a residential area. III. OLD BUSINESS A. TRAILS MASTER PLAN DRAFT Marianne Zarkin and Ron Mah presented an update on the Trails Master Plan, and explained the proposed phasing schedule. They noted that concerns that arose at neighborhood meetings included trail maintenance, environmental protection, funding, fire protection, and safety. It was noted that the Springwater Trail Corridor is the backbone for the proposed trails program. Following considerable discussion, including input and comments from the audience, the committee made the following recommendations: remove the proposed trailhead near Towle Road if the City does not complete purchase or gains an easement through the Green property, review the north/south trail acquisition, improve trails for access on Willow Parkway, review the trail at Wallula due to erosion damage, complete the east-west trail on southwest 19th for safety access, review the proposed trails near the Green property and address safety for street and road crossings. It was also noted the Committee felt that residents who live near the proposed trails cannot keep the public from using open space purchased for/by the citizens and that consideration must be given to what is best for the entire City. B. PROPOSED·5 YEAR FUNDING PLAN FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION·BOND MEASURE Julee noted that the timing on some of the CIP project amounts had taken place in order to fit within the schedule for the proposed general obligation bond measure. She also noted that the word "Headwaters" has been suggested to be removed from the title for the Fairview Creek Headwaters project in order to allow flexibility in funding anywhere along. Fairview Creek. Jim Hartner motioned to realign CIP amounts as recommended by staff, to modify wording to Fairview Creek, and noted that development of the pinwheel at the Sports Community Park will be pursued to be funded with private funds. Seconded by Phyllis Flury; motion passed. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. OPEN SPACE BOND-INTEREST ALLOCATION Julee advised that interest in the amount of $703,211 has accumulated on the 1990 Open Space Bond Issue, and that allocation of the funds is necessary. Bob Akers motioned to allocate the funds with 88% going to land acquisition and 12% to trail development. Seconded by Jim Hartner; motion passed. B. 1996 CIP FUNDING/PROJECTS #7144 AND #7145 Richard Ross, Community Development, presented information on the $1 Million Federal ISTEA grant for the Ped-to-MAX improvements. He explained that due to updated information received from the Oregon Department of Transportation, in February 1996, funds must be deposited at an earlier date to ensure receipt of the ISTEA grant. Bob Akers motioned to defer CIP project #7017, Rockwood Central Park, in the amount of $93,293 for one year; to move $28,668 for CIP project #7144, MAX Northside Path, from 1998 to 1997; to move $64,639 of CIP project #7145, Rockwood Urban Plaza Acquisition/Development, from 1998 to 1997; and move $29,049 of CIP project #7145, Rockwood Urban Plaza Acquisition/Development, in 1998 to CIP project #7017, Rockwood Central Park Phase I,. for 1997. Seconded by Jerry Novotny; motion passed. It··was also recommended that CIP project #7017, Rockwood Central Park Phase I, be moved to a priority status in FY 1997-1998. V. UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES Julee invited the Committee to the Gresham Little League Dedication on Saturday, April 6 at 11:00 a.m. Julee noted that System Development Charge information had been provided as an informational handout. VI. COMMITTEE TIME Michelle Wilson inquired as to the status of the pool project. Julee reported that work is continuing with the school district and that additional information will be provided to the Committee in the near future. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. creation Secretary '. CITY OF GRESHAM PARKS & RECREATION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1996 6:30 P.M. CITY OF GRESHAM OPERATIONS CENTER MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER The April 17, 1996 Parks & Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee meeting was called into session at 6:40 p.m. by Jim Hartner, Vice-Chairman. Committee members in attendance: Oliver Smith, Jim Hartner, Faye Vickers, Bob Akers and Jack Gallagher. Committee members absent: Arlene Easly, Phyllis Flury, Jerry Novotny, Michelle Wilson and Carrie Peterslie. City staff present: Julee Conway, Marianne Zarkin, Lora Price, and Debbie Warlick. Also present was Mel Stout, Consultant, of David Evans Associates. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved as submitted. B. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS - OLIVER SMITH, CHAIRMAN Members of the audience were welcomed and advised that a 3 minute time limit would be used in order to provide time for comments from all present. II. AUDIENCE TIME Maura Whit~, Executive Director of PAL, introduced two new members of the Police Activity League staff. Jill Showalter will now be working at the PAL Center working with special projects and Lee Hunter is the new Assistant Director. Members of the Committee were also invited to a reception to introduce the new PAL Director, scheduled for May 14 in the Gresham Civic Center. Lt. Ray Kelsay and Tim Leitner, Gresham Police Department, advised that they are pursuing formation of a Greenspace Watch for the Binford Lake/Butler Creek area and invited interested citizens to participate. They also commended .the members of the Butler Creek/Binford Lake Greenway Citizen Committee for their participation and recommendations in regard to the issues and situations in their area. The officers noted that increased patrolling and responses to problems in the area is a priority. Steve Millspaugh expressed his disapproval of the proposed trail location in his neighborhood and stated that he and his neighbors are against the anticipated changes in the area. III. OLD BUSINESS A. BUTLER CREEK/BmFORD LAKE GREENWAY CITIZEN COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Lora Price, Park Planner, provided information relating to the history of the issues, the response that the City had provided and introduced members of the citizen committee. She noted that the recommendations proposed by the citizen committee represent a pilot program for Open Space, particularly addressing wildlife and nuisance conflicts. Frank Middleton, Michael Love and Pat Hohnstein commented on issues that the citizen committee reviewed and the recommendations presented. Issues reviewed included the importance of wildlife refuges in the greenways, ,the positive City responses to the duck and geese situations, physical improvements in the area, the need for a partnership between the City the County and other applicable jurisdictions, education and informational programs, public/private partnerships, neighborhood ownership of the area, and contact phone numbers to report problems. After commending the citizen committee for their time, work and commitment to this project, Jim Hartner motioned to approve the citizen committee recommendations for guidelines and timelines. Seconded by Bob Akers. Rob Fisher commented that as a counselor at Outdoor School he feels that education must come first, feels that wildlife conflicts, such as the coyote and domestic cats, is not a major issue and that funds could better be used for other projects. Motion passed. B. TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASING PLAN Marianne Zarkin, Park Planner, reviewed and addressed comments and concerns voiced at previous meetings in regard to phasing plan priorities, width of soft surface and multi-use trails, public notification, meeting process and development process. It was noted that a soft surface trail is 4-6 feet wide, and a multi-use trail is 10-12 feet wide. Mel Stout, consultant, noted that he was impressed with the attendance and participation of citizens in the public process and described aspects and elements reviewed in the proposed development of trails adjoining the Springwater Trail Corridor, the Gresham/Fairview Trail, the Open Space Program, the Butler Creek area, Gresham Butte area, and the overall continuity necessary for a workable plan. A discussion was held regarding the proposed Towle Road Trailhead, with Bob Akers noting his opposition due to safety and developing trails in wetland and open space areas. Jack Gallagher and Ollie Smith also noted their concerns. Other.£ommittee and public issues addressed were: Committee Concerns/Issues: Accessibility for public safety vehicles, particularly in the Gresham Butte and Jenne Butte areas. Marianne.reported that the Fire Department feels that accessibility is workable; information is forthcoming from the Police Department. It was noted that a connection to the south of Gresham Butte would be planned, to provide an alternative access off of the Butte. Trailhead sizes and amenities. Marianne noted that the average number of parking sites is 6 to 10, with a maximum of 12. It was noted that the trailheads are not lighted, will be gated and locked at dusk. Minimize the number of road crossings on busy streets. Marianne advised that street crossings will be minimized and accommodations set in place. Faye Vickers and Bob Akers suggested speed bumps or snooze bumps to address traffic issues. Siting of trailheads in open space. Concern was noted regarding the possible use of the area and portable restrooms by the homeless. Soil erosion problems and location of trails in problem areas. Marianne advised that the Stormwater Division is working with staff to address various problem areas, and that geotechnical reviews will take place. Mel Stout noted that with proper design many pre-existing erosion problems can be addressed and possible alleviated. Bob Akers added his concern regarding the area above Wallula Drive and requested that staff work with the homeowners to arrive at a workable and acceptable solution. Phasing for the Gresham/Fairview Trail. It was the consensus to pursue a link, possibly an easement with Tri-Met. Phasing and evaluation for trail connection from S. W. 19th to the saddle on Gresham Butte. The consensus is the need for public safety access. Bob Akers requested that the construction of a multi-use path and trail signage along the west side of Gresham Butte providing trail access from S. W. 19th· Drive to Blaine Avenue be moved from Phase 4 to Phase 1. He also requested that the construction of approximately 2,800 feet of walking trail, benches and trail signage at the Campfire Open Space property be moved from Phase 1 to Phase 2. It was also agreed to pursue discussion with Mr. Green regarding his property. Public Concerns/Issues: Loss of privacy .. Marianne noted that staff would be working with homeowners to address their individual concerns and issues. Drainage/erosion problems. Marianne reported that staff and the. consultant will be working with individual homeowners. UNA,.,CITY OF GRESHAM PARKS & RECREATION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1996 6:30 P.M. CITY OF GRESHAM OPERATIONS CENTER MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER The May 15, 1996 Parks & Recreation citizen Advisory Committee meeting was called into session at 6:30 p.m. by Jim Hartner, Vice-Chairman. Committee members in attendance: Oliver Smith, Jim Hartner, Faye Vickers, Bob Akers, Phyllis Flury and Jerry Novotny. Committee members absent: Michelle Wilson, Carrie Peterslie and Jack Gallagher. Staff present: Julee Conway, Phil Kidby, Lora Price, Marianne Zarkin and Debbie Warlick. Also present was Councilor Royal Harshman. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were approved as submitted. B. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS - JIM HARTNER, VICE-CHAIRMAN Members of the audience were welcomed and advised that a 3 minute time limit would be used in order to provide time for comments from all present and that all speakers are to sign in. It was also noted that the Committee has been advised of several concernS through numerous citizen comments received at previous meetings, and the audience was asked to not be repetitive in their comments. II. AUDIENCE TIME Three members of the Sam Barlow Green City Data Project Team presented their findings and recommendations in regard to Beaver Creek. The team members commented on various environmentai issues including wildlife, aquatic life, water levels, flood damage, vegetation, farming and grazing run-off damage, nursery run-off damage, and localized development. All members of the team recommended that the water level in the creek needed to be increased. The Committee commended the team on their work, their commitment and their interest in the environment. It was noted that this project is an excellent example of the benefits of open space as an outdoor school setting for students. III. OLD BUSINESS A. DRAFT TRAILS MASTER PLAN UPDATE Marianne briefly reviewed previous issues of the proposed Trailhead and trail on the east side of Towle Road, safety issues regarding crossing Towle Road, and the Blaine Street access on the south side of Gresham Butte. Staff noted that both Police and Fire have responded that access to the south side of Gresham Butte, on the S.E. 19th to S.W. 19th multi-use trail, would be a workable route. Some response time delay should be expected, but both departments were supportive of the changes to the proposed trail plan to accommodate safety issues. It was noted that the drainage problems that exist in some areas of Gresham Butte are beyond the scope of this project. Also, staff is working with the Stormwater staff and the Consultant so that the trails will not exacerbate these problems and in some cases rectify them. Marianne advised that the proposed Trailhead and adjoining trail at Towle Road has been eliminated, the Towle Road crossing has been moved from S.W. 33rd to S.W. 31st due to safety issues, the trail below Blaine for access to S.W. 19th has been moved south, and that the open space property formally owned by the Campfire organization has been moved to Phase II based on Parks and Recreation Committee recommendations. Following discussion, the Committee agreed in consensus on the issues of: GRESHAM/FAIRVIEW TRAIL: staff will continue discussions with PGE and l~ft.Q\:·-~~~~n regard to possible purchase of property and/or easements. Should negotiations not prove beneficial to the City, staff will move the anticipated funds for the Gresham/Fairview Trail to the extension of the Butler Creek trail from Binford Lake Parkway to 14th Drive. TOWLE ROAD CROSSING: installation of warning lights, extra signage, or possible speed humps to assist trail users as they cross Towle Road at S.W. 31st. These improvements would need to be coordinated with Transportation Division. STC CONNECTOR TRAIL: addition of a connector trail at S.W. 182nd Avenue, south of Powell Avenue near the DEQ Test Station, to the Springwater Trail Corridor. S.E. 15TH TO S.E. 19TH MULTI-USE TRAIL: change the proposed trail through the city's open space between S.E. 15th and S.E. 19th to a multi-use trail with trailhead. Due to street plans and safety issues it is necessary to change the type of proposed trail. Public comments were received as follows: Paul Hanchett voiced concern regarding increased traffic, safety issues, the proposed picnic area at south end of Blaine and loss of rural neighborhood atmosphere in the Walters Road/Gresham Butte area with the proposed changes. Cliff Porter presented a petition signed by residents in the Johnson Creek area of Towle Road. The residents contend that the proposed trail is not needed since access is available to the Springwater Trail Corridor at Eastman Parkway, that the funds would be better spent on other aspects of the project, and that a foot bridge over Johnson Creek in that particular area is not wise. The residents are also concerned over the loss of privacy, vandalism, damage to the wetlands and wildlife, water quality and flooding. Bob Hunt expressed frustration over the vandalism damage that he has incurred at his property on S.E. 9th. Mr. Hunt is concerned about the proposed trail off Roberts that leads to the open space adjacent to Thom Park. Lorraine George noted her concern about the wildlife in the Gabbert Road area with proposed trails in the area. Helen Shaull requested some type of fencing along her property that adjoins the S.W. Park property. Ray Bechtoldt suggested other access for the Gresham/Fairview Trail and questioned the ownership of the railroad tract. Dan Clendenon requested that handicap accessible and usable playgrounds be made available for children with disabilities, and suggested that parallel bars be installed in one of the parks for use by handicapped individuals. Keith Warren noted that individuals using wheelchairs can access trails in certain areas, and encouraged the Committee to make hiking trails more accessible to those in wheelchairs. Mike Kelley feels that the number of users of the trails south of Blaine will be few, and noted that owners of larger pieces of property in the Gresham Butte area have different concerns. Gertrude Witter expressed frustration over the lack of response from the Police to problems reported by residents in the Gresham Butte area. Judy Tickner voiced concern over loss of privacy in the Walters Hill area. She noted that she feels the City is not listening to the'property owners, that Police do not respond to problems and t~at it will be impossible to control the incoming trail users. Todd Keathley noted that the project is good for the City, but is concerned about access and congregating on Blaine and Walters Road. He suggested removing the proposed picnic area southwest of Blaine, and review at a later date, once the trail is installed. Tracy Hyde stated that he is concerned over increased traffic on Walters Road and is against any new parking lots or trail heads in the area. Carole Hanson spoke against increased people in the Walters CITY OF GRESHAM t PARKS AND RECREATION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY CITY OF GREsHAM OPERATIONS CENTER AUGUST 21, 1996 6:50 P.M. I. Call to Order Meeting called to order by Chairman Ollie Smith. Members present: Jim Hartner, Phyllis Flury, Bob Akers, Faye Vickers, Jerry Novotny, and Jack Gallagher. Staff present: Julee Conway, Cathy Sherick, Phil Kidby, Marianne Zarkin and Debbie Warlick II. Audience Time Joe and Cindy Couch, 1925 SE Meadow Court, noted concern regarding a proposed trailhead location, next to their property. They suggested moving the trailhead to SE 15th and Hood. Staff will look at other options including on-street parking. III. Old Business A. Sports Park Project Update - Julee Conway provided an update as to the process and progress of the Sports Community Park Project. Jim Hilkemeyer, of Recreation Technologies, Inc., presented a draft proposal for the development, construction and management of the park. Issues discussed included the purpose of a publidprivate partnership, revenue generating activities, parking lot location and configuration, food and beverage operations, all-weather multi-use structure, cross-use of fields and facilities for seaSonal sports, management and maintenance, professional staff, youth and adult participation fees and sale of alcohol on the premises. The Committee discussed the provate/public partnership at length as it related to the original proposal and the current needs of the community. It was recommended by staff that, if the PRCAC is interested in pursuing this private/public venture, that additional public meetings be held to further refi"ne the development concept to address r' -:ommunity concerns and needs. Jim Hartner motioned to approve the initial concept, and direct staff to 1-- _.:eed with negotiations and address all issues noted during discussion. Motion seconded by Jerry Novotny. Members voting in favor were Ollie Smith, Jim Hartner, Jerry Novotny, and Faye Vickers. Member voting against was Bob Akers; Phyllis Flury abstained due to late arrival at meeting B. Trails Master Plan - Marianne Zarkin, Project Manager, provided an .overview of the narrative documentation for the Trails Master Plan. During discussion Committee members and citizens requested detail information regarding contact procedures for reporting problems, accessibility and availability of police and fire, particularly on the multi-use trail on the south side of Gresham Butte; terminology reflecting the City's commitment to work with adjacent and affected property owners; and language explaining and detailing procedures for the design and construction processes..Phyllis Flury motioned to approve the narrative with the addition of issues, considerations and comments received. Seconded by Bob Akers; motion passed. Staff was directed to continue with the process and commended for the narrative documentation. IV. New Business A. 1996-97 PAL Budget - Mama White, Executive Director, and Jill Showalter, PAL Center Director, reviewed the City of Gresham's $30,000 allocation for the 1996-97 PAL Budget. Information was also provided regarding the increase in program participation, increased donations, and increased camp participation. V. Update on Activities Julee invited Committee members to participate in the Kid's Fair on September 7, and the ORPA Convention in October; updated the members on the video, candidate information fair with MCTV in late September, Pioneer Church dedication on August 24, and the "Consider This" Forum on August 22. Other issues discussed were the trail crossing at Regner Road, the Springwater Trail Corridor parking problem at Paisano Park, Butler Creek detention pond, and the printing of the new Parks brochure. Committee Time Faye reported a female cougar near her residence on S. E. 16th Court. Julee noted that the $10,00, previously allocated to be pooled with other outside agency funds, will now be used for local issues. Jerry requested that the "No Dumping" signs near Butler Creek be removed. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:00. DATE: September 18, 1996 TIME: LOCATION: MEMBERS IN ATfENDANCE: STAFF IN ATfENDANCE: CITY OF GRESHAM OPERATIONS CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS Ollie Smith, Chairman Faye Vickers Bob Akers Judy Levin Julee Conway, Division Manager Phil Kidby, Landscape Architect Cathy Sherick, Recreation Coordinator Debbie Warlick, Parks & Recreation Secretary I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ollie Smith. Minutes of the August 21, 1996 meeting were approved as submitted. ll. AUDIENCE TIME No comments were received. Chairman Smith welcomed Judy Levin, new Parks and Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee member. ID. OLD BUSINESS m-A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTPROJECT(CIP) PRIORITIZATION- Phil Kidby Pat Stone, Executive Director of the Gresham Historical Society provided an update to the Committee on the priority projects that the Society is currendy working with. 'J:hey include the Carnegie Library, now a museum; the Brick Wall at Main City Park; Linneman Station replication; and the Bethel Baptist Church at Main City Park. The Committee highly commended Pat for her dedication to the Society and the City of Gresham, and the Gresham Historical Society for its tireless work and efforts. Phil Kidby, Landscape Architect, reported that the estimated projections indicate that approximately $200,000 will be received from new residential development each year, for the next 5 years, in Parks and Recreation Syst~Development Charges to fund Capital Improvement Projects. Committee members .reviewed and thoroughly discussed designated CIP costs. Following discussion Judy Levin motioned to approve the following prioritization of projects: , Year 1...1997-1998- Hall Park Addition Acquisition, $60,000; Aspen Highlands Park Lighting, $33,000; Main City Park Improvements, $97,000; for a total of $190,000. Year 2..•1998-1999- Rockwood Central Park Parking Lots, S180,000; Westside Trail D~lgn, - S30,000; for a total of S210,000. Year 3.••.1999-2000- Community Gardens Development, S20,ooo; Zimmerman House, S15,ooo; Main City Park, S165,000; for a total of S2oo, 000. Year 4....2000-2001- Main City Park Historic Church Parking Lot, $50,000; Main City Park Recreation Center, $200,000; for a total of $250,000. Year 5....and beyond- Main City Park Phase II, $172,000; S. W. Neighborhood Park Acquisition, $190,000; Main City Park Renovation, $760,500; S. E. Park Phase IV Development, $250,000; Zimmerman House, $565,000; North Neighborhood Park #1 Acquisition, $152,000; North Neighborhood Park #2 Acquisition, $152,000; Downtown Neighborhood Park #1 AcquisitionlDevelopment, $250,000; Downtown Neighborhood Park #2 AcquisitionlDevelopment, $250,000; Downtown Neighborhood Park #3 AcquisitionlDevelopment, $250,000; South Neighborhood Park Acquisition, $152,000; Southeast Neighborhood Park #1 Development, $537,000; Southeast Neighborhood Park #2 Acquisition, $152,000; Bella Vista Park Renovation, $575,000; West Gresham' Neighborhood Park AcquisitionlDevelopment, $727,000; Community Park Acquisition, $600,000; South Central Neighborhood Park Development, S575,000; Community Gardens Development, $30,000; S. E. Park Phase V Development, $352,798; for a total of $6,692,300. Seconded by Bob Akers. Motion approved. The Committee recognized that Bond Measure projects will be reprioritized into the CIP schedule if the 1996 Bond Issue and Serial Levy issues do not pass. III-B TRAILS MASTER PLANAMENDMENTPROCESS-Phil Kidby Phil Kidby, Landscape Architect, presented the staff report and a slide show regarding the request by Joe and Cindy Couch to relocate or remove a proposed trailhead parking lot adjacent to their property located at 1925 S. E. Meadow Court. The Committee heard citizen ~p.cems regarding vandalism, fire danger, disturbance to wildlife, potential users, lack of police ~ponse" safety of local residents and children, increased traffic, and traffic speed. Following considerable discussion and review, Bob Akers motioned to defer the design and construction of the trailhead parking lot on S. E. Meadow Court; however, to not remove the trailhead parking lot from the approved master plan map. Motion seconded by Judy Levin. Motion passed. Staff was directed to continue working with local residents in,regard to on- street parking, signage and other issues that may arise. The Committee requested that the process of reviewing any future requests of the approved Trails Master Plan be brought back to Committee for final review and consideration at th~October CAC meeting. The citizens were encouraged to use thePI~g Commission Development Review process for any design issues related to the trail. IV. NEW BUSINESS Iv:.A INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTW111IMULTNOMAH COUNTY AGING SERVICES-Cathy Sherick Cathy Sherick, Recreation Coordinator, presented the Committee with a 'draft' agreement with Multnomah County outlining informational services and activities provided for the East County Senior Services Center, by the City of Gresham. City Council has approved $10,000 to fund the partnership for FY 1996-1997. Bob Akers motioned to approve the intergovernmental agreement with Multnomah County; seconded by Faye Vickers. Motion passed. Staff was directed to complete the details of the final agreement with the Legal Department and only need to return to the Committee to update it on its status. ." '\ F V. UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES Julee updated the Committee on the Springwater Trail Corridor Dedication an4 Grand Opening, the need for a member on the PAL Advisory Committee, the award of a $60,000 grant from NRCS for use at Main City Park and Buder Creek Park, and the successful joint purchase of open space property at Hunters Highland. VI. COMMfITEE TIME No information provided. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:00. Respectfully Submitted, Secretary dw.tO/ll/96 CITY OF GRESffAM PARKS AND RECREATION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITfEE MEETING SUMMARY GRESHAM CITY HALL OCTOBER 16,1996 6:45 P.M. 1. Call to Order Meeting called to order by Chairman Ollie Smith. Members present: Jim Hartner, Faye Vickers, Phyllis Flury, Judy Levin and Councilor Jack Gallagher. Staff present: Julee Conway, Cathy Sherick, Phil Kidby, Lora Price and Debbie Warlick. II. Audience Time No comments received. Chairman Smith thanked all those who attended and participated in the dedication of the interim soccer fields at the Sports Community Park. ill. Old Business A. Sports Park Development-Ollie Smith advised those in attendance that the Committee members had requested that discussion on this topic be continued due to considerable public comment, and in response to possible public misunderstanding stemming from an article published in the September 18, 1996 Gresham Outlook. Ollie noted that no Committee decisions have been made in regard to the park, rather that staff had been directed to continue discussion with RecTech, Inc. A letter from Committee member Jerry Novotny was read into the record. Audience comments included support for the original concept of a community park; opposition to the proposed extensive fencing, fees, and possible sale of alcohol; support for the development of a youth oriented facility; opposition to a public/private partnership in this venture; and support for the City to control the operation/usage of the facility. Julee Conway, Division Manager, clarified that the property, purchased with 1988 Bond Funds, can only be used for park purposes. Committee members discussed the concept proposed by RecTech, Inc., in regard to proposed structures, long-term maintenance, proposed encompassing fence, sale of alcohol, and proposed usage fees. Also discussed were issues of a public/private partnership, the City's ability to schedule the usage of the fields (as designed in the original concept), funds necessary to develop the project (as designed in the original concept), and the need ( . facility for "local" groups and families. It was noted that funding in the amount of $4.5 million, for City development of the project, .cluded in the proposed bond measure. Following considerable discussion, the Committee directed Staff to table the joint venture discussion pending the November election on the bond measure; and to contact RecTech, Inc., advising the current status and inquire of continued interest. The Committee also reiterated that the Sports Community Park will still be developed; and that the development will be dependent on available funding. B. Process for Amending Approved Trails Master Plan-Phil Kidby, Landscape Architect, presented the staff report with attached Community Development Department Type II and Type ill Plan Procedures. Following discussion Jim Hartner motioned to incorporate identified improvements in the Trails Master Plan into the design plan and the development permit application, and that the process for addressing citizen concerns and comments shall follow the existing established community service use/design review process. Motion seconded by Phyllis Flury; motion passed. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Contract Amendment: David Evans and Associates, Trails Master Plan and Phase I Development-Lora Price, Park Planner, provided the staff report, and Mel Stout, David Evans and Associates, responded to questions from the Committee in regard to the overall status of the project. The Committee discussed DEA's participation in additional public meetings, which generated added map revisions; various element changes in the project; permit applications; design changes on the multi-use trail on Gresham Butte; and yetolo- be completed engineering services for Phase I Development. Following thorough discussion Jim Hartner motioned to approve the contract amendment in the amount of $57,858. Motion was seconded by Faye Vickers; motion passed. This recommendation will now be presented to Council for review and approval. B. Facility Reservation Process Amendments Review-Cathy Sherick, Recreation Coordinator, presented information regarding Resolution No. 1879 which addresses Fees and Charges in the City Code, Chapter 6, Parks and Streets. Discussion followed regarding "Waiver of Fees" and the "Permitting" process for sports user groups. The general consensus of the Committee is to leave any waiver of fees for non-resident sports user groups to the discretion of the Parks Division Manager. It was agreed that terminology revisions are needed; Staff was directed to bring proposed revisions to the November meeting for Committee consideration. Jim Hartner motioned to revise the "Permitting" process; permits are to be issued January 15 and July 15, with the July 15 issuance covering sports uses f.---"tl July through December. It was noted that the July 15 issuance would also allow groups to apply who had missed the January 15 Motion seconded by Judy Levin; motion passed. v. UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES No information provided beyond that included in CAC packet. APPENDIX C Public Notice Summary CITY OF GRESHAM DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION DMSION 3/13/97 TRAILS MASTER PLAN PLAN MEETING NOTICE AND SUMMARY MAILED NOTICES Meeting Date Number of Type of Meeting Distribution Source of Mailing List Notices Mailed Method 10/18/95 Press Release PRCAC* Newspaper. N/A 12/4/95 2,593 Gresham Butte Flyers Neighborhood Assoc. 1/16/96 8,426 NWGresham Flyers 'p Neighborhood Assoc. SWGresham Centennial Hollybrook 1/23/96 45 Gresham Butte Letters Sign up list!meetings 1/29/96 11,912 NEGresham Flyers .Neighborhood Assoc. ASERT Kelly Creek Powell Valley Central City 1/29/96 38,200 All households Newsletter US Mail in Gresham 2/6/96 11,399 Wilkes East Flyers Neighborhood Assoc. Gresham,N.& N. Central Rockwood 3/7/96 2601 Gresham Butte Flyers Neighborhood Assoc. . .,.. 3/27/96 60 PRCAC* Flyers Neighborhood Assoc. 4/17/96 150 PRCAC* Flyers Sign-up list!meeting 5/15/96 1,850 PRCAC* Letters City of Gresham GIS CITY OF GRESHAM DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION 3/13/97 5/15/96 200 Meeting Flyers Sign-up listjmeetings 7/2/97 1850 City Council Flyers GIS** and sign-up list 8/21/97 1100 PRCAC* Postcard GIS** and sign-up list 9/20/97 1100 PRCAC* Postcard GIS **and sign-up list 3/5/97 Press Release PRCAC* Newspaper N/A 3/14/97 1100 300' of Newsletter GIS** and sign-up list proposed trail 4/1/97 1100 City Council Postcard. GIS** and sign-up list *PRCAC-Parks and Recreation Citizen Advisory Committee **GIS-Geographical Infonnation System NFWSPAPERCOVERAGE Publication Newspaper Title of Article Date 12/1/95 Portland Oregonian Gresham's Oregon Trails 5/9/96 7/3/96 7/5/96 Portland Oregonian Tracking the Trails Portland Oregonian Council Approves Trail Proposal Gresham Outlook Mayor Promises Trails Won't Harm Butte • Gresham Outlook • The Daily Journal ofCommerce • All major radio and television stations in the Portland metropolitan area. PRESS RELEASES Press releases for all meetings listed above (with the exception ofthe 1/23/96 and the 1/29/96 public meetings) were sent out to the following at least four working days before the meeting date. • Portland Oregonian • The Skanner • East County . Magazine Attachment I rlf.zaIkin:tmpsuml3-13-97 ."..- APPENDIXD Summary of Trails Slide Presentation GRESHAM TRAILS MASTER PLAN Color Slide Presentation Show Outline & Hand-out WHY ARE TRAILS NEEDED IN GRESHAM? • 49% of surveyed residents enjoy trail recreation activities • Popularity of the Springwater Trail Corridor ... 374,000 residents used Gresham's 1.7Smile section of the Springwater Trail in 1994 • Growing demand for trails due to Gresham's population growth: 4,000 residents in 1960 29,000 residents in 1978 71,000 residents in 1991 125,000 residents estimated in 2010 • Trail will be used by recreationalists and commuters of all ages and abilities • Provide public access to the City's recently acquired Open Space Lands WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TRAILS? • PERSONAL, SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, & ENVIRONMENTAL benefits which are critical to the QUALITY OF LIFE for all Gresham residents • Provides ACCESS to parks, recreation facilities, open space, waterways, wildlife habitat, & historical sites • Promotes PHYSICAL FITNESS & HEALTH for a variety ofusers including the disabled • Encourages' SOCIAL INTERACTION and COMMUNITY PRIDE • Provides opportunities for REST AND RELAXATION • .' Reduces AUTO-DEPENDANCY which promotes the ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ofthis community TYPES O£RAIL ACTIVITIES • VV· g . • Hiking • Bicycling • Running • Horseback Riding • Roller-Skating/In-Line Skating • VVildlife Viewing • Commuting to Work & Mass Transit Stations (bus & light-rail) TYPES OF TRAILS & CONNECTORS • Off-Road Paved Trails • Off-Road Unpaved Trails • Bikeways & Sidewalk Connectors OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW TRAILS & CONNECTORS IN GRESHAM • Gresham Butte • Jenne Butte • Grant Butte • Kelly Creek Greenway • Butler Creek Greenway • Johnson Creek Greenway • Fairview/Gresham Trail Corridor • Campfrre·Property • Community & Neighborhood Parks • Ped-to-MAX Trail (Tri-Met Light Rail Corridor) THE SPRINGWATER TRAIL CORRIDOR • A 'Rails to Trail' success • Springwater Trail Corridor ... a major segment of the 40-Mile Loop • The 40-Mile Loop Master Plan • Gresham's 2-mile section of the 16-mile Springwater Trail Corridor THE NEXT STEP! .. GRESHAM TRAILS MASTER PLAN & PHASE I PROJECT • Inventory and evaluate trail opportunities • Gather input from Gresham residents through PRCAC & neighborhood meetings • Prepare draft master plan and phase I project for community & agency review/input • Finalize master plan and phase I project • Construct phase I project 2 APPENDIXE Gresham Trails Newsletters Springwater Trail a Star! Gresham's 4.8 mile section of the Springwater Trail was featured in the Nov- ember 1995 issue of Sun- set Magazine. The I-page article titled "Gresham Blazes a New Trail" explains some of the history and highlights of this popular trail pid You Know", • That there is a group called Friends of Spring- water Corridor? For information about their activities, call 761-3403. • That in 1993, the 4.8 mile Gresham section of the Springwater Trail was used for 376,000 user trips? • That the entire Spring- water Trail is 16.5 miles long and runs from Pon- land to Boring? Gresham Rutte Neighborhood Meeting On Monday, December 4, Parks & Recreation will meet with Gresham Butte Neighborhood Association to discuss the network of trails envisioned for Gresham, as well as the possible locations of trails on Gresham Butte. The meeting will take place at the City of Gresham Operations Center, 2123 S.E. Hogan Road at 7:00 pm. Please join us - everyone is invited. WHArs A TRAILS MASTER PLAN? The City of Gresham, helped by interested citizens, is just starting the planning efforts to create a Trails Master Plan. This Master Plan will help define an integrated network of parks, natural areas, trails, sidewalks and bikeways. This network will include trails through open space lands purchased with the proceeds of the voter approved 1990 $10.285 million bond issue. Trails are very popular recreational facilities in Gresham. Of the resi- dents surveyed in 1995,49% said that they enjoy and use trails. The Springwater Trail is a very popular destination for trail users. In 1993 there were 376,000 user trips made on the 4.8 mile Gresham section of the Springwater Trail. As our population continues to expand, the need for trails will also grow. It is estimated that our population will increase by over 50,000 people in the next 15 years. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OFTRAILS? Trails provide access to parks, open space lands owned by the City of Gresham, natural resources and historical sites Trails provide opportunities for physical fitness and recreation. Trials provide opportunities to socialize and meet your neighbors. Trails help reduce our auto-dependency, which promotes the environmental health of Gresham. . WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? You can help us out by coming public meetings scheduled over the next few months. Watch for meeting notices in the newspapers and in your mailbox. You can also help us by letting us know where you want trails. Fill out the attached questionnaire and drop it in the comment box on this display, or mail it to our office. Watch for details about how you can become a Friend ofGresham Trails. We encourage your participation! City of Gresham Parks & Recreation DjYisi~n ."" .".: "...:. . Department of EnYJ.:onment~"Services • '. lJ , 1550 N.W Eastman Parkway, Suite 175 Gresham, Oregon 97030-0380 (503) 669-2531 Fax (503) 665-6825 Trails Master Plan .: . :.... , :':.~..: :'... ,... ".: ..... :. Comment Sheet Your comments and suggestions are important to us. We appreciate you taking the time to answer the following questions concerning the Trail Master Plan. Please drop your completed page into the comment box, fax or mail to our office at City of Gresham Parks & Recreation Division 1550 N.W Eastman Parkway, Suite 175 Gresham, Oregon 97030 Fax: (503) 665-6825 I think a good place for a trail, trailhead or bikeway is _ I am concerned about the location of trails and/or trailheads at the following locations: ----- As part of our trail planning, we are also collecting historical anecdotes about Gresham's buttes, creeks and greenways. This information will be used in helping us locate trails and interpretive signage. Do you have any stories or ideas you would like to share? _ If you would like to have your name included on a mailing list for the Trail Master Plan, please fill in the following information: Name: _ Street Add ress: ---------------------City, Zipcode Telephone No. (wk) (hm) City of Gresham Parks & Recreation Division . i) . .' • Department of Environmental Services 1550 N.W Eastman Parkway, Suite 175 Gresham, Oregon 97030-0380 (503) 669-2531 Fax (503) 665-6825 Trails Master Plan News December 1995 ~. ~.. + Trails provide opportunities for physical fitness and recreation. • Trails help to reduce our autO-dependency, which promotes the environmental health of Gresham by reducing pollution and traffic congestion. + Trails provide opportunities to socialize and meet your neighbors. + Trails provide public access to parks, recreation facilities, open space lands owned by the City of Gresham, natural resources and historical sites. This Master Plan will help to define an integrated network of trails which will help connect residents with their community and neighborhood parks, . recreation facilities, natural areas, bikeways, schools, With the help of interested citizens, the City of Gresham is just starting the planning effort to create a Trails Master Plan. What is a Trails Master Plan? What Are The Benefits of Trails? -- ,. --~-.---- _7:.: - - . 0-'1"1I-=:-:- - ~-_. - - - + The City of Gresham has preserved over 520 acres of open space to date. Community ideas are needed to help plan for public access and trails in these natural areas. bicycling, horseba<;:k riding, rollerskating, in-line skating, wildlife viewing, open space viewing and other recreation activities. =~ + Did you know there is a community interest group called the tlFriends of Springwater Corridor"? For information about their activities, call 761-3403. + Walking for pleasure and other trail activities are among the most popular recreation activities in Gresham (according to residents attending public meetings and recent surveys of residents). + In 1993, there were 376,000 user trips made on the 4.8 mile Gresham section of the Springwater' Trail Corridor. + Gresham's section of the Springwater Trail Corridor was featured in the November 1995 issue of Sunset Magazine. The one-page article titled "Gresham Blazes a New Trail" explains some of the history and highlights of this extremely popular trail. Did You Know... + Trails can be used by people of all ages and abilities for many types of recreation. These include walking, running, hiking, + The Springwater Trail Corridor is part of the Portland metropolitan area's regional trails system called the 40-Mile Loop, which presently has over 140 miles of trails and bikeways. The current Gresham population of 75,000 is expected to grow 60% over the next 15 years to 125,000. This increase places an even greater demand for trails, parks, open space, recreation facilities and recreation programs than what exists today. 1550 N.W. Eastman Parkway. Suite 175 Gresham, Oregon 9703()..()380 (503) 669-2531 Fax (503) 665-6825 historical sites, and other community destinations. This network will include trails through open space lands purchased with the proceeds of the voter approved 1990 $10.285 million bond issue. The planning process will involve an inventory and analysis of trail corridor opportunities and citizen involvement through a series of neighborhood and community meetings which will form the basis for the Trails Master Plan. The Plan will prioritize trail development opportunities and identify a Phase I Trail Construction Project to be built in late 1996. Definitions Trail: a path, route, way, right-of-way, or corridor posted, signed, or designated as open for non-motorized travel or passage by the general public. Trail Access Point: a minor trail entry point typically from neighborhoods, streets, local trails, loop trails, etc. Trail identification and directions are the important orientation functions occurring at the access points. Trail Head: an access point where a number of support facilities are provided including basic services and amenities as well as trail system information and orientation. Possible trail head facilities include vehicular parking, bike racks, information kiosks, shelters, drinking fountains, benches, etc. Viewpoint: a location which affords trail users an opportunity to view significant landforms, landscape features, wildlife habitat and activities. Possible viewpoint facilities include seat benches, information signs, paving, etc. Bikeway: a portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement marking for the preferential or exclusive use by bicyclists. Greenways: linear natural corridors often associated with rivers, streams and creeks which could be shared by both humans and wildlife. How Can You Help? • Attend our public meetings about trails which are scheduled over the next few months. Watch for meeting notices in the newspapers and in your mailbox. • Provide testimony at Park & Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee (PRCAC) meetings and public hearings. • Fill out the attached questionnaire/comment sheet and drop it in the comment box or mail it to our office. • Review and comment on staff and PRCAC recommendations. • Have your name added to our mailing list to receive notices, reports and other mailings. • Watch for details about how you can become a "Friend of Gresham Trails". Trail Connections City of Gresham Parks & Recreation Division Department of Environmental Services 1550 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Suite 175 Gresham, Oregon 97030-0380 (503) 669-2531 Fax (5q3) 665-6825 Trails Master Plan News January 1996 Summary ofMeeting with Gresham Butte Neighborhood Association Residents In addition to the Master Plan, a Phase I Trail Construction Project will be designed and construction is expected to start in late 1996. After a brief introduction and slide show presentation on the needs, benefits and opportunities for traits in . Gresham, residents expressed their views and concerns about future trails on Gresham Butte and elsewhere in the City. • Variety of Trail Types • Adequate Maintenance Budget & Staff • January 16th meeting for SW & NW Gresham, Centennial & Hollybrook neighborhoods from 7 to 9 p.m. at the mini MESC portable building located in the Gresham City Hall SE parking lot. • Police & Fire Protection • Trails for People of All Ages & Abilities All Gresham residents are welcome to any of these upcoming public meetings. • Neighborhood Privacy & Security Upcoming Meetings About Gresham Trails • Public Access to Parks, Recreation & Open Space • Balance Human, Wildlife & Environmental Needs The majority of residents attending this meeting expressed their support of trails. The important trail planning issues identified by residents were: - --- --- .. -- ....= On December 4th, an evening meeting was held with the Gresham Butte Neighborhood Association residents. The meeting was well attended by 30 to 35 residents, representatives from the Parks and Recreation Citizens' Advisory Committee, Gresham parks staff and trails planning consultants. Looking ahead, our schedule is to complete the traits planning process and Draft Master Plan in April and the Final Draft Master Plan in July. As part of our community outreach efforts, a Trails Planning Information Kiosk has been placed in the Gresham Main Library's lobby. The parks staff and trail planners have met with Gresham Butte residents about future trails in their neighborhood; the first in a series of neighborhood meetings which will form the basis for the Trails Master Plan (see below for details). The parks staff and trail planners have also met with the Parks & Recreation Citizens' Advisory Committee, the Gresham Historical Society, and coordinated with other city departments and various public agencies. Where Are We in the Trails Planning Process? The Gresham parks staff and trails planners David Evans and Associates, Inc. and Sea Reach, Ltd. have been bUsy with identifying trail planning issues, opportunities, and concerns and doing on- site analysis of potential trail corridors throughout the City. 1550 N.W. Eastman Parluburban Lafayette/Moraga frail use it. In fact, nembers of their louseholds use it an :lverage of 132 days each {ear. (Source: National Park Service. 1992) Living Along Trails: What People Expect and Find St. Paul, Minnesota This 1979 study was based on surveys of landowners neighboring two proposed trails and two existing trails in Minnesota. Findings show that their negative expectations of trail impacts-crime. trespassing, weed control, and minimal usage by local people--were not borne out after the trails were established. (Source: Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources) Delaware &Raritan Canal State Park Trail Newfersey The manager of New Jersey's Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park faced a difficult dilemma when adjacent landowners strongly opposed a trail extension. The landowners would agree to the trail extension only on the conditions that fencing would be installed along the route to keep trespassers off their properties and that breaks would be located in the fence at regular intervals so the neighbors could access the trail. The park manager developed a model solution: the trail would be installed with no fences in place, but at any time landowners could individually request fencing along their properties if they found it necessary. After five years, the trail manager has yet to' receive any landowner's request to install a single fence. (Source: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. 1993) •••• 1550 N.W. Eastman Parkway, Suite 175 Gresham, Oregon 97030-0380 (503) 669-2531 Fax (503) 665-6825 APPENDIXF Newspaper Articles THE OREGONIAN. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1995 Community news and features IlOGEJIJEJlSaCIlloo~ louis Wroost takes a dally walk along the SpringwaterTrail, collecting bottles and cans. The city of Gresham Is seeking public comment on how best to develop a cltywlde system of trails connacted by the Springwater Trail. The project Is beIng ftnanced by $10.2 m~lll~n provided by the voters. Gresham's Oregon trails Starting Monday, residents will be asked for their input on trail construction By KARA BRIGGS oITlHt Oregonian staff GRESHAM - Coming soon to thecity of Gresham: Take a secludedbike ride on a traU that loops Wal-ters Hill. Or walk aimlessly along Johnson Creek. Perhaps even picnic on Jenne Butte.. After flve years of buying natural land with $10.2 mUllon provided by. the voters, the city Parks and Recreation Department Is ready to open that land to public use. "A lot of people want to know when they can eI\loy all that property," parks planner Mari- anne zarkln said. The $10.2 mUllon open-space bond Included $1.2 mUllon for the construction oran extensive traU system. The city I'ecently hired David Evans and As- sociates, a.PortIand consulting f1rm, to help the parks department design the traU system. . BegInnIng Monday night, zarkln will ask Gresham residents to consider how the trails should be constructed. Over the next few months. she plans to meet with Gresham's neighborhood associations to discuss the plans. zarkln knows the bare basics about what this system will look like. But the aetuallayout or It will be done at the discretion of the residents who participate In Its planning. • WHAT: The Gresham Par1 tile clty's community deve\oplllellt de- --::-:-_-:-~ lion Plan. 'lbe traJ1J wUl elve Gresham Rasldents coacemed partmeIlt wlIl nvtaw'each sectloIl ot Pl.... tum to residents ,access to th. pristine'l:nlltt Resldenta ot Gmham Butta ~ tbs" traU u '.COQItruct1txI penn\~ .• are TRAILS. Pag.' .. :.. - 0 -.:r·",;"''';~ .. .f ': \ ". '., ,, , '. 0,:"" . ...."e"'·p Mayor, council on the right trail Good for gutsy Mayor Gussie McRobert and the Gresham City Council for unanimously approving the city's Trails Master Plan. " . Despite valid concerns from' residentS, the City Council took the...~lRh, road that will lead to a ,visionary,use ~~ the-land voters approtved to purchase by passmg a $10.2 mIllion bond measure in 1990. ' , Assuming the council manages to the plan, the city will have a first-class trail system, second to none in the stine. The Trail Master Plan, approved by-'the council, .includes interconnecting trails within the city. The first phase involves a multi-use path along the south side of Gresham'Butte, buy- ing land for a future north.,south pathfl'om Gresham's Springwater Trail Corridor to Fairview. The plan aIso includes other trail improvements in the city. ' The council's action clearly follows the wishes of the pub- lic that in 1990 considered open spaces and access to those spaces a high priority. The City Council delivered on part of the promise by pur- chasing 310 acres of central Gresham open' space to'preserve its buttes. By approving the $2.8 million development plan, those greenways will become'accessible recreation trails that everyone can enjoy. !'.:.: City plannerS,th~ city's parks advisory committee and council' have 'been listening to;"residents .who live near the access points to ,the proposed trails and so far have. made numerous changes that appropriately address,their concerns. Morelistenm.g l;lDd compl'9inise will be neceSSary before the trails beco~e reality. "'>"', '('"::' '-,' , ' McRobert has assured residents that their concerns will continue to be addressed.· JuIee Conway, city rect:eation manager, says concerns will be addressed in the trail design and devel9pri1ent prOCess, which is exactly the route the,councUvoted to take.' , By moving ahead, the city canass~ th~ environmental , impact of the p~posed trails, seek more specific' public input into the potential problems and evaluate thef~ibilityof each , path while conforming to engineering standards. ,. " There is still a lot of pi~:.to,be done before'the trails become reality. : ,. But we feel assured the counciland'sW'fhave a solid plan for moving forward, fulfillingthe,co~~entto'thepublic, which let its collective voice be heard in 1990. Mayorpromises~tr(]ils'won~JJil'l~Qrm;Gtestldm:tBwfte . . '. . . . ~. .' .. . '.0 Cou'ncll unanimously. tion. . '. '.\ . ";':'~:~;':"''':-;'''''~~J!lulti-use trail wjth access' iore~e~' hill isunstabl~. ,. , .' . ; acCess." . ' .' ... ' ..... . . .i 'st .. '. "That·s a promise." she sallL; .> .'. "-. ;,'vehicles OD Gresham Bu~:, .1.,.•... \; ····,"/'It·~not.suitable for building, lind 1t'S not, Some. worry !hat'numerous trail VISItOrsvot~s l<;>r·Tralls Ma er Plan,". The Trail Master Plan;' approved by t1ie .' '" Taking Out the picnic area, and trail head suitable for ali1iiI." JeffersOn said. Many res:. "?fill parIc on neighborhood streets.. despite residents' COncerns.' co~u Th~!~ iriclti~;several intercon- '. on ~ WaI~~.~oad. !ook ~e; ~Is out of. idents in the areao~ both the trails and a ~.. .; City officials. including parIeS and recre- .: '. " . . . , ~ecting. trlIils 10 the ~ty Han~hett s: l!Jlrnediate V1~I~ty~,.:but he pro~development of town horDes on the" ation ~er Julee ~way. ~y ~e con- byB~.MAImN ~volves a.Iilul~-bse~ il!ong the south; remams~y concerned.a~tlbC.e~~on .steep slope.' . . . .' .. :-.;;.cems will be addiessed 10 the trail desIgn and of The OUtlook~ SIde of Greshlllll Butte;.buymg land for.a . the butte's ~Ighborhood. .:': : . -... : "We would like to see the whole hill stay . develop~t~ • . ',' future. north-south path from . Gresham s ...' ."When It has a great' potentiallmpllct on in its natural state," he said, echoing the cOm- The Clty will have to assess envuonmen- In th~ face of n~ighbors'.opposition•. ~pringwaterTr:w to F~.ew and other trail .8;" existing ~eighbo~ood,..'itd~n·t, seenf-· 'ments of many who live on and around the' tal impact, seek resident input.~l? potential Gresham.Mayor ~.ussle McRo~rt stuck her Improveme.nts 10 the Cl~. . . , nght to me. he S3l~, '!lie im~ would. butte; .Some. residents also have worried proble~and eVll1u~te the feas~bili~ of each ~eck out ~nprolDlsIDg that the CIty would not An earlIer cost es~te set Phase I at come froni the po~lbIlity o~ forest fIres" about increased crime from trails. '. . path while.~o~g to engtneermg stan- mstal!.tra1ls~ to Gresham,BUtte. ,$~2?OOO. ~ IIlOney ynn come,frop! a $10 cau~ ?y:~ICJS hikers. the influx. of pee- . . His nei bor: Steven Vodker: said an . dards. . . ... '. ',' .' .'. .A~ a _meeting wl)ere the C~ty Cou~ uullIon bond 1ssue passed by v~ters 10 1990. pIe driVlDg "?ldlife fro~ the area; trail devel- 'iraiI de 'elogh ~ would have to~ mana ~.. . And a,>nway ass~n:sldents dun~g unanImously approved the c~ty's Tnuls. Exactly 12 ~nt of that money~ ~~ ..~mentcaUSlilgmu~slIdesor water runo!f. perl"v:ut . I~~Mn b trail g.,~m~t'scounc~1mee~g that~ CIty. Master Plan, McRobert was ttyIDg to allay marked for trails. . .,., : .:'" ; : "".A1rJioUghhe realizes people want to enJOY, .pro • y .. ' tocontro i""~g y. users. ·.will work With the trails' ne1ghbors;: IDclud~. '; residents' concerns diat .trails ~posed for, . Now: residents Cri.ticalof:.~~&', .ihe.~Hai1chett~d he,fears the ti-ail~ "fill' ..mi1e1~ and to~~ hilla1x>!f': ing th~se. who.have iriills close. io their.~tB~: 1~:'ca:~:~:e:u~ .','~n~ha;: ~:;:e.~~;?tru~~.t~:,:~~~·f}·~~·'.~~;~IT~~:;/G;:~;~r:;,;~,;: ~SUcii'~::'~~Can~eiJtii~it!$~d~to~e~' .;Otherprobl~.. .... So far. the planners·.baYe\1nilde ,~I~t:' ":'::\~'~ in a 'Deighbp~"~:the· ,_·Ed SlDIih.bilvC' wornes. A proposed Irail:.".home. so it ~oesn'fpiovi«¥lJDd~:.strainfor:' The concerns would be addresSed, she changes to the master plan to. address' rest- IDtersection of Sleret Avenue and Sobthwest .'~ at~ (oot ofGresham Butte would pro-, . them," she S3ld. . . . said, "or you Can have my head." dents' concerns. Among other things; plan- . Eighth Street; worries not owrinchide ,wbit;;'.;:.Yidi" ~,t1UoUgh a. ~ide~aIk-s~ space··.·· .And Conway said residents who do not "Is that a promise'" asked audience mem- ners relllOved a trail head' on Towle Road, or who. goes up but what cOmes down. .;'. between his bOuse and his ne1ghbor s. . live near the butte want access to the open her l'aul Hanchett, ""ho attended the Thesday removed a piCJ!ic! area from the ~d of .A torrent of water this ~ter descended· ".' ':I ..tJW:Ikthe trails might .be feasible." he. spaces they paid for in the 1990 bond mea- .night meeting and lives atop the butte. Walters Road on GreshariiBl1tte. deteted: a from GreSham Britteonk!~ and streets: said. "I think what they need to have a lot.of sure,',' . . . . . .. . The kee:n-eared Mc~obert beard the quCs- trail head On WaltersR