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HomeMy WebLinkAboutParker Meadow-parking_and_trail_layout_revised_concepts_2019-1118_lowres0 50 100 200 FT. TOWN OF LEXINGTON: PARKER MEADOW CONSERVATION AREA kzla 22’ DRIVEWAY AND MANEUVERING AISLE ACCESSIBLE AISLE AND TRAIL CONNECTION 4’ VEGETATED BUFFER GATE TO RESTRICT UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCESS 8’ WIDE PEDESTRIAN PATH/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS PROPERTY LINEPROPER T Y LI N E Characteristics • Trail accessible from Revere St • Emergency vehicle access directly from Revere Street • Smaller gate restricts vehicles, but is more pedestrian-friendly • Footpath provides additional point of access onto the trail 11’ WIDE ADA PARKING SPACE WOODLAND KIOSK PARK SIGN Parking/Entrance Revised Concept A LIMIT OF 200’ RIVERFRONT AREA 0 50 100 200 FT. TOWN OF LEXINGTON: PARKER MEADOW CONSERVATION AREA kzla 22’ DRIVEWAY AND MANEUVERING AISLE ACCESSIBLE AISLE, TRAIL CONNECTION, AND EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS 4’ VEGETATED BUFFER LIMIT OF 200’ RIVERFRONT AREA 5’ WIDE PEDESTRIAN PATH 8’ WIDE PATH REMOVABLE BOLLARD Characteristics • Trail accessible from Revere St • 5’ wide path meets sidewalk at Revere Street • Trail expands to 8’ wide after ADA access aisle • Emergency vehicle access is shared with ADA access aisle • Only one curb cut needed Parking/Entrance Revised Concept B WOODLAND KIOSK PARK SIGN 0 50 100 200 FT. 3’ BOARDWALK WITH PASSING SPACES 8’ STONEDUST 5’ STONEDUST LEAVE TRAIL UNIMPROVED CLOSE EXISTING SOCIAL TRAIL 5’ STONEDUST 5’ BOARDWALK BENCH OVERLOOK Characteristics • Maintains existing trail layout and alignment • Overlook at end of main trail • Existing bench moved to create second pond viewing location • Trail closest to town is a 3’ wide boardwalk with passing spaces • Closes existing social trail to protect environment • Leaves middle bikeway connection as an un-improved trail Trail Layout & Materials - ‘Improve Existing’ SEE PARKING & ENTRANCE CONCEPTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON: PARKER MEADOW CONSERVATION AREA kzla 0 50 100 200 FT. 5’ STONEDUST WITH HARDENED EDGE FOR VEHICLES 3’ BOARDWALK BENCH 3’ BOARDWALK BIRD BLIND 5’ STONEDUST PATH THROUGH MEADOW 5’ STONEDUST LEAVE TRAIL UNIMPROVED Characteristics • Narrow paths maximize natural area • Trails move away from the pond for different experiences • No overlook • Views to pond maintained through viewsheds and invasive management • Leaves trail closest to town as unimproved path • May encourage more social trails Trail Layout & Materials - ‘Retreat’ SEE PARKING & ENTRANCE CONCEPTS TOWN OF LEXINGTON: PARKER MEADOW CONSERVATION AREA kzla 0 50 100 200 FT. TOWN OF LEXINGTON: PARKER MEADOW CONSERVATION AREA kzla 5’ BOARDWALK 8’ STONEDUST 5’ BOARDWALK LEAVE TRAIL UNIMPROVED CLOSE EXISTING SOCIAL TRAIL 5’ STONEDUST BENCH WIDENED BRIDGE AS OVERLOOK Characteristics • Path widths support 2-way traffic on all improved trails • Creates more ‘jogs’ in trail closest to town • Trail on eastern side of pond moves away closer to meadow • Invasives cleared for views to pond from main trail • Widened bridge doubles as overlook • Closes existing social trail through wetland Trail Layout & Materials - ‘2-Way Traffic’ SEE PARKING & ENTRANCE CONCEPTS