Trout Run recreational access to Lake Erie feasibility and design study

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Coastal Zone -TROUT RUN
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AS PART OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
NOVEMBER 1985

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TROUT RUN

RECREATIONAL ACCESS

LAKE ERIE

FEASIBILITY AND DESIGN STUD/

Prepared For:

FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP

Board of Supervisors

Albert B. Chorney, Sr. Chairman

John G. Klier

Kenneth L. Traut

Prepared By:

URBAN ENGINEERS, INC.

The preparation of this report was funded
and coordinated through the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Resources, office
of Resources Management, Bureau of Resources
Management, Division of Coastal Zone Management
and the Erie County Department of Planning.

NOVEMBER 1985

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION .................................. 1

II. NEED ANALYSIS ............ o-o ................. 2

Background ............. o......... o .......... 2
Area Lake Access Sites .................. o ... 4

III. PROPOSED SITE .................. o............... 7
Area Description .......... o ................. 7
Site Description ................... o ........ 8
Soils ................ o.............. 0....... 8
Shoreline Condition ......................... 9

IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT ............................. o 11

Level of Service ............................ . 11
Proposed Facilities ......................... 11
Traffic Control .............. o ............ 11
Sanitation Facilities ..................... 12
Recreation Facilities . .................... 13
Shoreline Alterations ............... o ..... 14
Boat Facilities and Miscellaneous
Support Services ........................ 15

V. DEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ............... 17-

Development Criteria ........................ 17
Phase I ..................................... 18
Phase II ......... o .......................... 18
Phase III ................................... 19
Phase IV ........... o ........................ 19
Phase V ..................................... 20
Phased Development Summary .................. 21
Funding ................ o .................... 21
Maintenance and Operation ................... 23
Phase d Cost Estimate Summary ................ 24
Phase I Cost Estimates .......o...o .......... 25
Phase II Cost Estimates ..................... 26
Phase III Cost Estimates . ................... 27
Phase IV Cost Estimates ..................... 28
Phase V Cost Estimates ............... o...... 29

VI. ALTERNATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN .................... 30
Proposed Facilities .. ....................... 30
Development Phaseing ....... o.... o ........... 31
Maintenance and Operation ...... o... o ........ 32
Alternate Plan Phase I Cost Estimates ....... 33
Alternate Plan Phase II Cost Estimates ...... 34
Alternate Plan Phase III Cost Estimates 35
Alternate Plan Phase IV Cost Estimates ...... 36

VII. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ...... __ ..... 37

BIBLIOGRAPHY .................................. 38

List of Plates

Plate 1 - Site Location Plan
Plate 2 - Existing Land Use
Plate 3 - Existing Facilities
Plate 4 - Proposed Facilities
Plate 5 - Development Phases
Plate 6 - Proposed Facilities Alternate Plan
Plate 7 - Development Phases Alternate Plan

I. INTRODUCTION

The Fairview Township Supervisors, in appreciation of the

problems of Trout Run and desirous of providing additional

recreational opportunities to the residents of the Township,

entered into an agreement on February 6,'1985, with the County

of Erie to conduct a feasibility and design study for the pro-

vision of recreational access at the confluence of Trout Run

and Lake Erie.

The purpose of this study is the selection of a suitable

site based on physica,l criteria including topography, soils

and land use; formulation of a development plan based on

constraints inherent in the site,as well as, user needs; and

finally, presentation of an implementation plan incorporating all

phases of the project from site acquisition through construction

and maintenance of the facility.

II. NEED- ANALYSIS

Backgro nd

1968 marked the introduction of salmon stocking to the

Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie. In the short time since the

Pennsylvania Fish Commission initiated the stocking program, the

pursuit of the salmonids has steadily grown and became a major

recreational attraction for the area. The annual fall spawning

runs, in particular, draw ever increasing numbers of local and

regional fishermen.

Trout Run, in Fairview Township,(Plate 1) is one of many streams

along the Lake Erie shoreline suffering from the rapid rise in

popularity of salmon fishing and the dearth of planning and

facilities necessary to manage the influx of large numbers of

sportsmen.

A report, entitled "Lake Erie Angler and Boater Use and

Angler Harvest Survey" prepared in 1982 under the auspices of

the Coastal Zone Management Program and the Pennsylvania Fish

Commission, indicates Trout Run was the destination for 41,420

angler trips in the year starting June, 1981. Only Walnut Creek

and the Erie Public Dock exceeded Trout Run in yearly angler usage.

More significant, perhaps, is the fact that Trout Run had the

highest single monthly angler trip rate on Lake Erie within

Erie County with 27,140 in the month of October. On a peak day,

800 anglers used the mouth of Trout Run as their fishing hole.

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Trout Run is also the only significant Lake Erie ice fishing

area outside of Presque Isle Bay.

A Pennsylvania Department of.Transportation traffic study,

conducted in February, 1984, produced a daily vehicle count of

1,450 for the northernmost section of Avonia Road. As only

137 homes are served by this stretch of Avonia Road, the num-

bers indicate the drawing power of the lakeshore even in the

dead of winter.

The locality around the mouth of Trout Run is experiencing

problems in the areas of traffic control, primarily due to the

lack of parking facilities; trespassing, as most of the land is

privately owned; litter management; and potentially, public

health because sanitation facilities are not generally available.

In addition to the necessity of providing services for the

sportsmen, Fairview Township is in needof public recreation

sites and the Lake access at Trout Run can provide the found-

ation for a desirable multi-use recreational development.

The dominating recreational facilities in Fairview Township

are the golf courses with two of the three belonging to private

clubs. The Colony Pool and Tennis Club is also, private. Pub-
lically owned recreational facilities in' Fairview Township are

limited to the Walnut Creek Access Area and Strucheon Park along

Elk Creek.

The Walnut Creek Access Area, owned and operated by the

Pennsylvania Fish Commission, has been provided with a marina,

used for docking space on a transient basis; restrooms; boat

launching ramps; and parking areas. Fishing, from the shore of

Lake Erie and the banks of Walnut Creek, is the main recreational

activity.

Strucheon Park is used for picnic outings and has no major

activity related development. The Fairview School District pro-

vides the bulk of the public access recreation in the township

at the 4 facilities it operates. Six privately owned camps or

campgrounds round out the Fairview Township recreational site

inventory.

Area Lake Access Sites

The majority of the recreational sites west of Presque Isle

are private and generally camp oriented. The public facilities

are popular and well-used.

The westernmost Erie County public recreation facilities

are Raccoon Creek-Park and Eagley Park both located in Spring-

field Township. Both parks have picnic grounds and general

recreational activities. In addition, Eagley Park has a small

boat launch ramp.

Elk Creek is one of the three streams most heavily impacted

by the growth in popularity of salmon fishing. The area around

the mouth of the creek currently houses a private boat ramp,

camp ground and public restrooms. An extensive development plan

is envisaged for Elk Creek including channel-improvements and

docking facilities.

WESTERN ERIE COUNTY
LAKE ACCESS
RECREATION SITES

Park Location Ownership Acreage Facilities
Pebble Beach Campground Old Lake Road Private 2.39 Camping Sites

Raccoon Creek Park Elmwood Rd. and Erie County 194.1 Beach, picnic tables, camping,
Old Lake Rd. fishing, general purpose field.
Eagley Park Eagley Road Springfield Township 10.34 General purpose field, picnic
tables, small boat ramp.

Camp Lambec Eagley Road Presbyterian Church 920 Cabins, dining hall, various
recreation activity areas.

Camp Judson Holliday Road Northwestern Baptist 115.07 Cabins, dining hall, recreation
Associates areas.

Camp Fitch Ables Road Youngstown, OH 233.44 Cabins, pool, horseback riding,
YMCA volleyb(111.

Elk Creek Access Mouth of Elk Girard Township 22 Fishing, boat ramp (private)
Area Creek (leased) restrooms.

Lake.Erie Community E. Park Dr. Girard Township ill Camping, picnic tables, kitchen.
Park

Camp Eriez Allegheny Rd.. Private

Camp Sherwin West Lake Rd. YMCA - Erie

Flower's Marina Avonia Road Private Marina, fishing.

Camp Notre Dame Eaton Road Private

Walnut Creek Access Manchester Rd. PA Fish Commission Marina, boat ramps, fishing.
Area

Manchester Beach Manchester Rd. Private Beach

Powell,Beach Powell Ave. Private Boat Ramp

Kelso Beach Kelso Dr. Private Beach

Lake Erie Comunity Park, near Elk Creek, i's picnic and

camping oriented. Walnut Creek Access Area is geared to pro-

viding primarily boat related services including launching and

docking facilities. Fishing is also a major activity at Walnut

Creek.

of particular relevance to this study is the Flower

Marina located on the west side of Trout Run. Privately owned

and operated, this marina provides slips for approximately 60

small craft, as well as, fishing from its piers.

III. PROPOSED SITE

Area Description

Western Erie County public-lake access sites tend to be

located at the mouths of various streams i.e., Raccoon Creek

Park, Elk Creek Access Area, and Walnut Creek Access Area. The

proposed development of Trout Run is no exception. This develop-

ment pattern is due primarily to two circumstances: first, the

streams are popular fishing spots and second, physical access

to the lake is easier at the streams. Generally, the lakeshore

topography consists of a small beach backed by a 30 foot or

higher bluff. The streams have eroded a channel through the

bluff and, as a consequence, have provided easier access to the

lake.

The accompanying Land Use Map shows the existing land use

pattern for the area around the proposed site between Lake Erie

and Route 5 along Avonia Road and Trout Run (Plate 2). The area

is predominately residential with some commercial development

adjacent to Pennsylvania Route 5 a primary east-west arterial

roadway.

As noted earlier, the land at the mouth of Trout Run is

privately owned with the exception of the Avonia Road right-

of-way. Evaluating the lots in the vicinity on the basis of

suitability for the development of a multi-use recreational

facility results in the selection of the land on the east side

of the mouth of Trout Run currently owned by Leo J. Brugger, as

the most desirable site for acquisition.

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Site Description

The Brugger property is a 3.1 acre site made up of three

distinct land forms: bluff, a moderately sloping center section

and the shoreline, (Plate 3 ).

The bluff extends along the eastern and southern sides of

the site with heights of from 10 to 50 feet and a steep 15-300

slope. The majority of the property slopes toward the lake at a

moderate 5% grade. The beach varies from approximately 20 to 50

feet in width and is backed by a 8 foot high bank in the north-

east corner.

A small pond is located centrally in the tract with a

large frame house, garage, boat shed and several storage

buildings distributed throughout the eastern portion of the

site.

The lot is accessed from Avonia Road on the west and a

driveway servicing the main building. Site vegetation consists

of woods on the bluff slopes, part of the Avonia Road frontage

and the area immediately north of the pond. The remainder of

the parcel is covered with grass and scattered trees.

soils

The site is composed to two soil types: Ottawa loamy, fine

sand and Wayland silt loam. The separation line runs approx-

imately through the pond on a north-south axis.

The Ottawa soil series consists of deep, well-drained,

sandy soils whose parent material was made up of acid, lacustrine

sands sorted and deposited by water. A gray, calcareous material,

generally called quicksand in the area, occurs at depths of 4

feet or more. The Ottawa soils occur on.the eastern portion

of the site.

The Wayland silt loam is a deep, somewhat poorly to poorly

drained soil found on the flood plain of strearns. The soil is

derived from silt and clay sediments washed down from the upland.

Due to their location on the-flood plain, Wayland loams are sub-

ject to frequent flooding and have a mottled appearance common

in soils subjected to varying water levels.

Based on information contained in "Erie Courity Pennsylvania

Soil Interpretations", 1972, the two soils types present on the

proposed site have the following estimated properties. Ottawa

loamy, fine sand: maximum dry density of 105-116 pounds per cubic

foot at an optimum moisture content of 13-16%; low shrink/swell

potential and low to moderate corrosion potential. Areas of

concern include erodibility of grassed waterways and caving of

trench sides.

The Wayland soil series represents a soil with more pro-

blems associated with it, primarily due-to the high water table

and flooding potential. The corrosion potential is high to

moderate. In addition, the shrink/swell potential is moderate.

To complete the profile, the Wayland silt has a maximum dry

density of 105-115 pcf, with an optimum moisture content of

15-20%.

Shoreline Condition

Bluff erosion caused by lake action is generally most

severe in areas with little or no beach,or at a bluff with

little or no vegetation to retain the soil. The bluff east of

Trout Run is recessed well away from the lake except in the

northeast corner. A sea wall protects the toe of the slope

in this area. In addition, the bluff is protected by well

vegetated slopes.

The beach is 20 to 50 feet wide with the narrowest point

coinciding with the seawall location. An 8-10 foot high mini-

bluff backs the beach in the central and eastern portions of

the shore. The narrower beach and a minimal vegetation cover

makes this the most erosion susceptible location within the site.

Trout Run currently turns east approximately parallel to the

shoreline and in high flow conditions may contribute to shore-

line erosion. The northwest corner of the site is designated,

by the Fairview Township Flood Insurance Study, as Zone B -

500 year storm flooded area.

Finally, the site is at the western terminus of a groin

field approximately mile long. The groins average approxi-

mately 100 feet long with stabilized beach depths of 60- 90

feet.

IV. SITE DEVELOPMENT

Level of Service

The development/experience level serving as the guide for

the proposed Trout Run Access Area is secondary modern. This

classification system, based on criteria developed by the

Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, encompasses

user expectations and environmental modifications acceptable to

these expectations.

The secondary modern classification level includes, as

experience norms: a change of routine or surroundings, apparent

opportunities for socializing, and provisions for convenience and

comfort. The environmental modifications acceptable to this class

of user include the following: The site heavily modified but

natural; some facilities designed strictly for convenience and

comfort; roads and trials artificially surfaced; and some pro-

gramming services provided.

Proposed Facilities (Plate 4)

Traffic Control

The present access route, Avonia Road, is 20 feet wide

with a 30 foot wide turnaround at the north end. The parking

available is limited to on-street parking along Avonia Road.

During the seasonal salmon runs, traffic assumes the role of

a major irritant at best and a safety hazard at worst.

To help alleviate this situation, the majority of the

site will be utilized for parking and access. The existing

pond, which has turned septic will be filled to provide additional

parking area. The entrance to the parking lot will be via a 16

foot wide, I-lane access road meeting Avonia Road near the location

of the existing driveway. North of the entrance road, Avonia

Road will be one-way south-bound throughout most of the year.

With the traffic flow pattern envisioned, the parking lot will

function as a large loop turnaround. During the off season,

a cul-de-sac turnaround can be formed from a portion of the new

parking lot and the north end of Avonia Road. This-will enable

maintenance costs to be reduced during periods of minimal usage.

106 spaces are planned with 10 foot wide parking stalls being

utilized in order to facilitate the loading and unloading of

fishing tackle and picnic supplies. The elimination of on-street

parking and control of the traffic flow should alleviate the most

pressing problem at the site.

Sanitation Facilities

The lack of sanitation facilities is the next problem

addressed. The need for restrooms is met by remodeling the

existing house to contain restrooms and bathhouse facilities.

The increas.e.in user load will make the existing sewage dis-

posal system inadequate and Health Department approval for an

expanded on-site system is questionable, therefore, alternates

have to be considered. Two approaches are presented here.

A lift station could be provided to pump the sewage to a

leach field location at,-the top of the bluff suitable for

sewage disposal. The leach field could be eliminated in the

event municipal sewers are provided. This approach involves

the lease or purchase of ground for the leach field and ease-

ments for the pipe run. Although 'costly, the suggested method

is similar to that utilized by the Flower Marina located adjacent

to the proposed access site.

The second alternate is the provision of sewage holding

tanks on-site. This approach has a lower construction cost

but requires regular servicing by a contractor to remove the

accumulated wastes. The cost estimate presented later in this

report is based on the lift station approach.

Recreation Facilities

The presence of a large, well located building on the site

serves to make other uses; which may not have been cost justifi-

able if a building had to be constructed, feasible. Used in

conjunction with the swimming beach, the building could serve

as a beach concessions center providing food, lockers, chairs,

umbrellas, balls and sundry paraphernalia.

Alternately, a restaurant or bait/tackle shop could

occupy all or part of the facility. The restaurant, in par-

ticular, could utilize the large porches for very pleasant open

air seating in fair weather.

Finally, indoor recreation encompassing a wide range of

active and passive activities including: arts and crafts,

billiards and board games, as well as, activities considered

more educationally oriented, such as: lectures, concerts,

museums and nature centers could be housed in the remodeled

structure. The main building on the property was once a gun

club and has the large rooms and facilities needed by groups.

A well-planned recreation program could include many, if not

all, of the previously mentioned activities.

The areas south of the parking lot and east of the main

building are designated as picnic areas. Immediately north

of the house is the location of a tot-lot. The activity mix

in the tot-lot include swings, see-saws and slide. The large

garage in the south central section of the site will be re-

modeled and used as a picnic pavilion.

Shoreline Alterations

On the west side of the site, Trout Run is to be channeled

to a width of 50 feet between the jetty of the Flower Marina on

the west and a new jetty on the east. A bulkhead runs eastward

from the northern extremity of the new jetty. The bulkhead will

provide fishermen with additional room in which to pursue their

sport. The Pennsylvania Fish Commission has responded favorably

to this development.

In addition to protecting the shoreline from damage due

to heavy stream flows, the jetty and fishing pier provide a

sheltered area that will be filled with sand and used as addi-

tional swimming beach. Some scouring of the filled beach can be

expected. The eroded material is to be recaptured by a groin

located in the northeast corner of the site thus further in-

creasing the beach area. I

The cost estimate for the construction of the filled be ach

is based on the importation of the required material, however,

material from the Flower Marina's on-going dredging ope rations,

currently discharged offshore near the center of the proposed

site, could be used for the fill along with the material removed

from the Trout Run channel as part of the necessary stream

maintenance. The existing sluice pipe now used for the

marina dredging operations would be covered by the proposed

fill (beach) area. The existing dredge discharge location

will require relocation out of the swimming area to perhaps

east of the proposed groin. The dredged,material from the

marina could be used to replenish eroded material.

Boat Facilities and Miscellaneous Support Services

Preliminary plans included a boat ramp and boat docking

facility, located in the area of the proposed new beach. The

investigation of the suitability of the site for a boat ramp

and a boat docking facility found that this type of develop-

ment is not feasible. The site is not sheltered and would re-

quire extensive protective works, while the history of the

marina adjacent to the site indicates substantial maintenance

is required on a continuing basis. Consideration was also

given to the effect of competition that a new public facility

would have on the existing private enterprise. At the current

time, Walnut Creek has boater related services as will the pro-

posed development of the Elk Creek Access Area. Finally, the

provision of boater services would exacerbate the traffic and

parking problems already very much in evidence. While parking

is to be provided, the large areas required for auto/boat

trailer combinations would rapidly reduce the spaces that could

be provided at the site, especially in light of the desirability

of maintaining the multi-use recreational center.approach..

Miscellaneous support services required include storm

drainage, a lift station to transfer the sanitary waste to

sewers or septic systems on top of the bluff, walkways and

landscaping.

V. DEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Development Criteria

The envisioned development will be expensive and real-

istically, funding will not be available to pursue the entire

project at one time. With this in mind, the project must be

broken down into more manageable portions spread over a reason-

able time period.

The phased approach to plan implementation requires

prioritizing the development objectives in order to provide

the optimum utilization of the facility throughout the extended

construction time frame. The main criteria used to rank the

development priorities is how the activity or facility impacts

the problems of access, sanitation and lastly recreation.

Each phase has been assigned a 1-5 year time span with the

estimated costs of the proposed improvement considered in the

final assignment of the included activities.

The phased development plan presented below (Plate 5) is

only a guide to aid in the planning process. Time frames are

suggested and could be shortened or extended based on the avail-

ability of funds; while specific activities may be re-arranged

to suit an altered priority evaluation based on changing popu-

lation or use patterns.

Phase I

Phase I includes the most crucial activity: site acqu.4-

sition. In addition, the most pressing site problem,,traffic

congestion, is addressed by the construction of a large portion

of the parking lot along with a temporary entrance road and the

exit road. Temporary restrooms are provided during this phase

immediately north of the parking lot.

The majority of the site remains unaffected by the Phase I

development. With this in mind, the Township could utilize

the interval between the purchase and the recreational develop-

ment of the site by leasing the main building and the related-

section of the property. Funds secured in this manner could be

used to of f set the acquisition costs and provide the seed money

for further development.

The time frame proposed for Phase I is 1-3 years.

Phase II

The only activity in Phase II is construction of the

proposed Trout Run channeling jetty. With Fish Commission

approval, this structure will provide additional fishing area.

The jetty also forms the necessary first step for later de-

velopment. A sidewalk will provide handicap access to the

..jetty.

Years 4 and 5 are set aside for the jetty construction.

Prior to any construction affecting the Lake Erie shoreline,

permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Pennsylvania.

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Department of Environmental Resources and the Pennsylvania

Kish Commission will be required. Permits from other regu-

latory agencies may also be necessary.

Phase III

Year 6 marks the end of the lease period for the main
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building. Permanent restrooms and bathhouse facilities are

to be located in this building after remodeling. Sewage

disposal associated with this facility will be a costly

item with a lift station providing a connection with a top

of bluff leach field or municipal sewer system required. A

financial agreement, lease etc., will be needed to obtain

property in the event a leach'field is required. Easements

may also be required dependent upon the sewer routing nec-

essary to reach the disposal point.

Phase III improvements also include the completion of

the parking lot and access road, as well as the swimming

beach. The site will also be available for picnic use

although tables and other amenities will not be provided

until Phase IV.

Phase III is scheduled for years 6-8.

Phase IV

The fishing pier parallel to the shore at the end of the

jetty is listed for this phase. The beach fill with expand-ed

swimming opportunities is also included.

Phase IV implementation takes place in years 9-11.

Phase V

The final phase, years 12-13, encompasses the groin on

the eastern end of the site, tot-lot and picnic facilities

including the large garage remodeled to serve as a pavilion.

The Township may be held liable for any erosion damage caused

by the construction of the groin and should be prepared to

replenish the eroded area as required.

Phased Development Summary

Phase I Site Acquisition of parking lot, temporary
restroom facilities and storm drainage.

Phase II Jetty channeling Trout Run.

Phase III Permanent restrooms, bathhouse, indoor rec-
reation, sewage disposal system, remainder
of parking lot and access road and swimming
beach.

Phase IV Fishing pier, filled beach with expanded
swimming facilities.

Phase V Groin, tot-lot, pavilion and picnic facilities.

Funding

At the present time, the Township can look to four funding

sources for aid in financing the acquisition and development of

the Trout Run Access Area-.

First, the Department of Community Affairs provides grants

on a 50/50 basis through the Recreational Improvement and Re-

habilitation Act Program (RIRA). As the name of the program

implies, recreation projects will be considered for funding.

Monies provided by grants can be earmarked for property

acquisition as well as development for areas designated for

public recreational faci lities including fishing and swimming.

Secondly, the National Park Service of the U.S. Department

of the Interior provides funds for local government sponsored

recreation and park projects through a program called the

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.(LWCF). This pro-

gram, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community

Affairs, will also fund acquisition as well as development of pub-

lic parks and recreational facilities. Related-professional fees

for the design, engineering and construction supervision are

also eligible costs. LWCF reimbursement is limited to a maxi-

mum of 50 percent of eligible costs or the approved grant

amount, whichever is less.

The third source of funding is the Coastal Zone Manage-

ment (CZM) Program. This study, as previously noted in the

introduction is being funded with CZM funds. The program

is Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Commerce's

National Oceanic and Atmospheric.Adminstration (NOAA). Pennsyl-

vania funds are dispersed by the Department of Environmental

Resources, Division of Coastal Zone Management. Previously,

non-construction-type projects which involve planning,

feasibility studies, site planning design, etc. have been

the only eligible projects. Recently, however, construction

and acquisition activities are now being considered. Projects

involving recreational access facilities and shoreline pro-

tection facilities are cited as eligible for funding. At

present, up to 80% of approved project construction costs

can be funded by the CZM 306A program.

Finally, an access area with the emphasis on sport fishing

related problems may be considered for funding by the Pennsyl-

vania Fish Commission.

All sources of funding will require matching funds from

other agencies and/or Fairview Township.

Maintenance and Operation

Acquisition and constructi on of a recreational facility

are major one-time expenses; support services, however,

require an annual expenditure. Support services for a rec-

reational facility are made up of maintenance, operational

services, programming and hea lth and safety services.

Maintenance is the continuing process of providing a

clean and usable facility. Grass cutting and related land-

scaping, restroom cleaning and supply replenishment, apparatus

repair, trash removal and snow clearing are all activities

included under maintenance services.

Operation covers the necessary record keeping activities,

as well as, the pumps and power systems necessary for the

functioning of the park.

Programming is the phase of park operation responsible

for special events, competitions, organization, scheduling and

instruction.

Finally, security forces, medical services and lifeguards,

come under the heading of health and safety services.

The services provided by the park generally run between

and 3% of the development cost. Based on this "rule of thumb"

the following annual costs are associated with providing support

services for the proposed Trout Run Access Area.

Phase 1 1,040 - 1,560
Phase II $ 2,730 - 4,100
Phase III $ 3,325 - 5,000
Phase IV $ 1,870 - 2,800
Phase V $ 3,985 - 5,980
$12,950 -19,440

The costs listed above are basically maintenance related

items. Provision for program staff, lifeguards, etc., will

be extra. The noted support staff is required initially in

Phase.III upon the opening of the beach and the remodeling

of the main building for indoor recreation.

Based on a swimming season of 100 days and an 8 hour day,

the cost of a lifeguard would be $6,000. Programming services

for the same time period would run $12,000 - $15,000. The

programming staff costs may be less if volunteers are avail-

able.

Phase IV requires 2 additional lifeguards at a cost of

$12,000.

The final annual maintenance cost is in the range of $42,964-
$52,440. Phased Cost Estimate Summary

Phase I $ 52,050.00
Phase 11 136,600.00
Phase 111 166,100.00
Phase IV 93,500.00

Phase V 199,270.00
Total Project $ 647,520.00*

The cost estimates are based on concepts and.preliminary

data with no provision for contingency. For planning purposes

15% to 20% may be added to the figures. The cost reflects

1985 prices for the estimated quantities.

The more detailed cost breakdowns are contained in the

following pages.

*Figure does not include site acquisition or maintenance costs.

Phase I - Cost Estimates

Site Acquisition Appraised Value

Site Facilities

Gravel Parking Area (55 spaces) $ 25,500.00
Temporary Restrooms (2) 11,200.00
Landscaping 1,500.00
Storm Drainage 5,800.00
Entrance Sign 500.00

Park Apparatus
Litter Containers (4 each) 800.00

Total Site Improvements $ 44,500.00
Eng. 5,300.00
Legal 1,500.00

Audit 750.00

Total Phase I $ 52,050.00

Plus Site
Acquisition Costs

Phase II - Cost Estimates

Site Facilities
Jetty $ 120,000.00

Sidewalk 600.00

Total Site Improvements $ 120,600.00
Eng. 14,500.00
Legal 750.00

Audit 750.00

Total Phase II $ 136,600.00

Phase III - Cost Estimates

Site Facilities

Main Building Remodeling $ 30,000.00
Sewage Disposal System 80,000.00
Parking Area (51 spaces) 27,600.00
Sidewalk 1,000.00
Landscaping 1,000.00

Park Apparatus
Litter Containers (6 each) 1,200.00
Indoor Recreation Equipment 5,000.00
Guard Chair (1) 450.00
Total Site Improvements $ 146,250.00
Eng. 17,600.00
Legal 1,500.00
Audit 750.00

Total Phase III $ 166,100.00

Phase IV Cost Estimates

Site Facilities
Fishing Pier $ 59,600.00
Filled Beach 10,800.00
Landscaping 10,000.00

Park Apparatus
Guard Chair (2) 900.00
Litter Containers (4) 800.00

Total Site Improvements $ 82,100.00
Eng. 9,900.00
Legal 750.00
Audit 750.00

Total Phase IV 93,500.00

Phase V - Cost Estimates

Site Facilities

Groin $ 12,000.00
Paved Parking Area 134,520.00
Pavilion (Remodeled Garage) 2,500.00
Water Outlets (Pavilion,Picnic sites) 8,500.00
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Landscaping 500.00

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Swings (set of 4) 825.00
See-Saw (set of 4) 775.00
Slide 1,275.00

Bike Rack 275.00

Grills (6 each) 5,400.00
Litter Containers (10 each) 2,000.00

Picnic Tables (20 each) 8,000-00

Total Site Improvements 176,570.00

Eng. 21,200.00

Legal 750.00

Audit 750.00

Total Phase V $ 199,270.00

V. ALTERNATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The foregoing discussion has been presented based on the

assumption.-that the whole 3.1 acre parcel can be procured. .

As this cannot be assured and the need for improvement still

exists, an alternate plan is hereafter presented which requires

the acquisition of only the western third of the Brugger property.

Proposed Facilities

The reduced site consists of the western third of the

Brugger property from Avonia Road to the pond and from the

existing driveway north to the lake (Plate 6).

The basic activity and facility mix developed earlier in

this report will remain although reduced in scale. The parking

lot's circulation pattern is changed by placing the lot entrance

just south of the existing 30 foot wide turn-around. The

capacity of the lot is reduced to 58 vehicles.

The most significant casualty in the alternate plan is the

indoor recreation which was to be housed in the main building.

In addition, the pavilion and tot-lot are lost to the smaller

site. The loss of the main building dictates the construction

of a building to house restrooms, bathhouses and a concession

stand. The new building is sited just north of the parking lot.with
the area surrounding the restroom facilities' to be util ized

as a picnic ground.

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the groin on the eastern end of the Brugger property constructed

in an easement developed for the purpose. The site size reduction

also decreases the swimming beach to the zone provided by the

filled beach enclosed by the fishing pier and Trout Run jetty.

Finally, to assure privacy for the owner of the bulk of

the original site, a six foot high chain link fence with

appropriate screening foliage will be provided along the south

and east sides of the new recreational facility.

Development Phasing (Plate 7)

Phase I consists of site acquisition, the parking lot,fence

and screening and the temporary restroom facilities. The lower

acquisition costs should enable the parking lot.to be paved

early in the plan implementation rather than towards the.end.

as envisioned in the primary development plan. The time frame

for this phase is 1-3 years.

Phase II remains unchanged with the jetty the only activity

scheduled in years 4 an d 5.

Phase III provides permanent restroom and bathhouse facilities.

Spaces will provide for a concession stand although the provision

of this service will be delayed until the filled beach is con-

structed in the next phase. The picnic area is included at

this time. The sewage disposal system is the most expensive

item included in years 6-8.

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Phase IVthe final phase, includes the fishing pier, filled

beach and groin. The swimming facilities will be available w ith

the construction of the beach and the concession stand can,lopen

for business, Years 9-11 are covered by Phase IV.

Maintenance and Operation

The scaled down recreation area has a corresponding re-

duction in operation and maintenance cost associated with it.

The major cost savings occur in the area of programming staff.

The smaller beach reduces the number of life guards while the

elimination of indoor recreation eliminates the program staff

required in that area.

Fixed costs will be somewhat lower, reflecting the de-

crease in development cost and size. The breakdown is as

follows:

Phase I $ 2,800 4,200
Phase 11 2,730 4,100
Phase 111 2,940 4,400
Phase IV 2,150 3,225
$10,620 -$15,925

Phase IV has the additional cost of $12,000 for a pair of

life guards.

ALTERNATE PLAN PHASE I Cost Estimates

Site Acquisition Appraised Value.

Site Facilities

Paved Parking Area (58 Spaces) 70,170.00

Temporary Restrooms (2) 11,200.00

Landscaping 3,000-00

Fence (320 L.F.) 4,800.00

Storm Drainage 5,800.00

Entrance Sign 500.00

Park Apparatus

Litter Containers (4 each) 800.00

Total Site Improvements $ 96,270.00

Eng. 11,550.00

Legal 1,500.00

Audit 750.00

Total Phase 1 $110,070.00

Plus Site
Acquisition Costs

ALTERNATE PLAN PHASE II - Cost Estimates

Site Facilities

Jetty $ 120,000.00

Sidewalk 600-00

Total Site Improvements $ 120,600.00

Eng. 14,500.00

Legal 750'.00

Audit 750.00

Total Phase Il 136,600-00

ALTERNATE PLAN PHASE III Cost Estimates

Site Facilities

Restroom/Bathhouse Building $ 45,000.00

Sewage Disposal System 80,000.00

Landscaping 1,000.00

Park Apparatus

Litter Containers (4 each) 800.00

Picnic Tables (6 each) 2,400.00

Total Site Improvements $129,200.00

Eng. 15,500.00

Legal 1,500.00

Audit 750.00

Total Phase 111 $146,950.00

ALTERNATE PLAN PHASE IV Cost Estimates

Site Facilities

Fishing Pier $ 59,600. 00

Groin 12,000.00

Filled Beach 10,800.00

Landscaping 10,000.00

Park Apparatus

Guard Chair (2) 900.00

Litter Containers (4 each) 800.00

Total Site Improvements $ 94,100.00

Eng. 11,300.00

Legal 1,000.00

Audit 750.00

Total Phase IV $107,150.00

VII. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

Crucial to the success of this project is the acquisition

of the private property east of Avonia Road. At the present

time, the existing owner is not willing to relinquish the

property in total or in part. Eminent Domain proceedings

would thus be required to acquire the development land. it

has been determined that Fairview Township does not have

these poweres for recreational facilities. It may be nec-

essary to seek assistance from other agencies (e.q. the

Pennsylvania Fish Commission) who have these powers in order

for the project to be accomplished.

Literature Cited

Chaney, Charles A., "Marinas, Recommendations for Design,
Construction and Maintenance", National Association of
Engine and Boat Manufacturers, Inc., New York,1961.

Christiansen, Monty I., "Park Planning Handbook", John Wiley
& Sons, Inc., New York, 1977.

Def. Quinn, Alonzo, "Design and Construction of Parks and
Marine Structures", McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, 1972.

'Great Lakes Research Institute, "Shoreline Erosion and
Flooding, Erie County", Pennsylvania Department of Environ-
mental Resources, Office of Resources Management, June, 1975.

Northwest Engineering, Inc., "Eagley Park Site Development
and Erosion Abatment Plan", Pennsylvania Department of Environ-
mental Resources, Division of Coastal Zone Management, Sep-
tember, 1982.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, "Low Cost Shore Protection ...
a Guide for Engineers and Contractors", 1981.

U.S. Department of Aqriculture, Soil Conservation Service,
"Erie County Pennsylvania Soil Interpretations", Washington,
D.C., December, 1960.

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, Federal
Insurance Administration,"Flood Insurance Study - Township
of Fairview, Pennsylvania, Erie County", March 1978.

Young, Leroy M. and Lahr, Robert A., "Lake Erie Angler
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10, 1982.

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