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                       HOWARD B. DUNTON PARK
                       DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
                       HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP
                                                                                Property of CSC Library
                       HOLLAND, MICHIGAN SEPTEMBER 1981

                                                                              PLANS PREPARED BY THE TEAM OF:

                       PLAN PREPARED WITH FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM             M. C. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, INC.
                       THE MICHIGAN COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM                LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE - LAND PLANNING
                       ADMINISTERED BY THE                                    PARK & RECREATION PLANNING - URBAN DESIGN
                       MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES               529 GREENWOOD AVENUE, S.E.
                       LAND RESOURCES PROGRAM DIVISION                        EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49506
                       IN COOPERATION WITH
                       THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
                       ADMINISTRATION                                         AREND J. FREYLING
                                                                              LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
                                                                              1596 LYON, N.E.
                       PLANNING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY                        GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49503
                       HOLLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP
                       OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS                                 PREIN & NEWHOF, P.C.
                                                                              ENGINEERS - PLANNERS
                                                                              3000 EAST BELTLINE, N.E.
                                                                              GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49505

                                                                             TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                             INTRODUCTION

                                                                                Project Background
                                                                                Access/Location
                                                                                Adjacent Land Use
                                                                                Project Description

                                                                             ENVIRONMENTAL INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

                                                                                Existing Site Conditions
                                                                                Soils and Slopes
                                                                                Soil Boring Data
                                                                                Landform & Hydrological
                                                                                Yegetation & Micro. Inventory & Analysis
                                                                                Site Utilization Potentials

                                                                             DESIGN CONCEPT

                                                                                Lake Front and Marsh Areas
                                                                                Natural Extensive Use Area
                                                                                Community Recreation

                                                                             MASTER PLAN

                                                                                Northeast Section
                                                                                Southeast Section
                                                                                Southwest Section
                                                                                Northwest Section

                                                                                Central Section

                                                                             IMPLEMENTATION

                                                                                Cost Projections

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                                                                            PROJECT BACKGROUND

                                                                               The Howard B. Dunton Park Site, approximately
                                                                            12.'3acres in size is located on Lake Macatawa
                                                                            south of Howard Street and east of the extension
                                                                            of Jackson Street. The area preserves a unique
                                                                            waterfront with potential for water related
                                                                            activities and aesthetic value. The plan provides
                                                                            an opportunity for improving the environmental
                                                                            quality of the area serving as a positive contrast
                                                                            to the adjacent commercial and industrial sites.
                                                                            The Park Site is being planned for Holland
                                                                            Charter Township under the Michigan Coastal
                                                                            Management Program by the planning team of Arend
                                                                            J.'Freyling, Prein & Newhof, P.C. and M. C. Smith
                                                                            & Associates, Inc.

                ACCESS/LOCATION

                    The project site is conveniently located on
                Howard Street, one mile- west of the intersection
                of Howard and River Avenue. River Avenue is the
                primary artery that connects to the principal
                downtown and financial district of the City of
                Holland. Douglas Avenue, one block north is a
                principal artery running*west through Park
                Township to the resort area connecting Lake
                Macatawa and Lake Michigan.
                    Highways serving the area include U.S. 31,
                a limited access expressway running north-
                south, M-40; a south-east highway, M-21 a
                highway running to the east, and 1-96 connecting
                with the Interstate Highway System.

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                                                                              ADJACENT LAND-USE.

                                                                                  The Park property is currently industrially
                                                                              zoned. It is located adjacent to a large
                                                                              industrial complex owned by the Park Davis
                                                                              Corporation and a narrow strip of land owned by
                                                                              Chris Craft Corporation for use as -a launch' r.amp..
                                                                              R6sidential areas border the park on Howard
                                                                              Avenue. An elementary school is located on the
                                                                              northeast border across from Howard Avenue.
                                                                              Douglas Avenue, one block north of Howard is
                                                                              predominately a commercial area; with speciality
                                                                              shops., food stores, and service stations.

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                  PROJECT DESCRIPTION                                             A portion of a much larger wetland/marsh
                      The'location on  Lake Macatawa, a medium                 area still remains in the Park Site. The
                  sized body of water  leading into Lake Michigan              majority of the original marsh was destroyed
                  affords excellant opportunities for boating,                 by filling prior to the townships acquisition
                  fishing,*and providing scenic areas. Due to a                of the land'. Local residents and many school
                  lack of public water recreation facilities, the              children.from the nearby elementary school
                  area is an ideal location for a boat launch                  often observed the wildlife and natural
                                                                               systems of the marsh prior to its destruction.
                  and fishing piers. An increase   in leisure time             The plan proposes to restore some of the
                  and interest in boating and fishing in Holland
                  Township depict the need for additional water                existi.ng marsh lands with boardwalks and trail
                  related activities.                                          systems for educational purposes.

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                                                                                ENVIRONMENTAL INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

                                                                                    The site has a variety of environmental
                                                                                features with wetlands, mature trees, a mixture
                                                                                of undergrowth, and a stable shoreline. Portions
                                                                                of the site were previously filled and some of
                                                                                the wetlands and mature trees were lost'to this
                                                                                filling which left several large, flat open

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                                                                                    A study of the existing environmental
                                                                                features was conducted to determine the
                                                                                limitations and potentials for future park
                                                                                utilization. The environmental inventory
                                                                                and analysis includes a review of the land-
                                                                                forms; hydrol.ogy; slopes; soils; ecological
                                                                                associations; vegetation; microclimates; wind
                                                                                patterns; erosion; existing features; views;
                                                                                vehicular circulation and access to establish
                                                                                the site utilization potentials. Soil borings
                                                                                were taken to determine stable and fragile
                                                                                areas. The findings of the inventory and
                                                                                analysis are presented graphically with
                                                                                descriptive notes.

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                 DESIGN CONCEPT                                                      LAKEFRONT AND MARSH AREAS     The shoreline
                     The design  concept for the park combines                   along Lake Macatawa and the marsh areas are
                 the preceeding  ideas to create a neighborhood                  recognized as the most unique and attractive
                 park that:                                                      landscape Within the park. The retention and
                     a)  Retains and enhances the environmental                  enhancement of this illustrious environment
                         quality of the entire park area,                        is accomplished by placing activities throughout,
                         especially the lake shoreline.
                                                                                 while protecting sensitive and fragile areas.
                     b)  Provides a dispersal of developed
                         areas and activities to prevent over-                   A boardwalk, nature observation, fishing and a
                         use and protect fragile areas.                          boat launch area will be located along this
                     c)  Allows public access to water recreation,               corridor. Picnicking and scenic viewpoints will
                         with opportunities for both young and old.              be located outside but adjacent to these areas.
                     The park concept evolved from a synthesis of                    NATURAL EXTENSIVE USE AREAS     The natural
                 the analysis findings. The external influences,
                                                                                 extensive use areas are located on site
                 site and perceptual conditions, and suitable                    conditions.that can withstand high use pressures.
                 recreational activities for the area were                       The group picnic areas, open play area, and
                 considered to formulate a concept that is
                                                                                 parking are located in this area with restrooms
                 compatibl-e with the natural and social environ-                and s.helters as support facilities.
                 ment. The primary elements of the Master Plan
                 are:                                                                COMMUNITY RECREATION     The proposed location
                                                                                 of an amphitheater is adjacent to the parking
                                                                                 areas, and set into the sloped area of the
                                                                                 western section of the park. The childrens play
                                                                                 area also utilizes this landscape feature with a
                                                                                 slide set into the sloped bank. Circular picnic
                                                                                 areas are designed to accomodate groups.

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                                                                              NORTHEAST SECTION

                                                                                  EXISTING CHARACTER    The northeast section
                                                                              is an upland woodlot with mature trees, woody
                  MASTER PLAN                                                 shrubs and a variety of understory growth.
                      Input from public officials and local                   A mixture of oak, cherry, maple, beech and
                  citizens aided in determining the appropriate               pine trees create a cool, densely shaded
                  activities and character of the park. Alternative           environment which is ideal for picnicking.
                  preliminary concept plans were developed and                     DEVELOPED CHARACTER   A pleasant vehicular
                  reviewed by public officials and local citizens.            entryway into the park has been created in
                  Refinements of the prelminary concept plans-were            this area which meanders through the trees
                  made and finalized into a master plan.                      and leads to the launch ramp parking.
                      The future park development includes picnic             Pedestrian access from Howard Street links
                                                                              the picnic areas. Picnic tables and grills
                  areas, play areas, an amphitheater, restroom                      I
                                                                              radiate from central shelter buildings. A
                  buildings, parking areas, boardwalks, fishing               crushed stone surface will add texture.and
                  and viewing docks, open play space and a boat               color contrast. A boardwalk with interpretive
                  launch area. Development will be limited to
                  moderate use, in order to preserve its aesthetic            s.ignage from the entry drive leads throughout
                  character. It is a portion of the Township's                the marsh lands to the south and leads to
                  long range program to reclaim Lake Macatawa                 steps Up the sloped region towards a restroom
                  frontage for public recreation and open space               and picnic areas.

                  use.
                      The following are descriptions of the                   SOUTHEAST SECTION
                  Master Plan. These descriptions outline the                     EXISTING CHARACTER    This area is flat,
                  existing site character of sections of the                  open with sparse vegetation bordered byt@,-
                  plan and then describe the character of the                 lakefront. This area contains large pieces
                  area following development.                                 of broken concrete and piles of miscellaneous

                   fill materials 'which will need to  be removed                understory along the  lakefront create a natural-
                   from the site. Along the lakefront are Black                  lakefront character.
                   Willow trees, al der, and dogwood trees with                      DEVELOPED CHARACTER    This area is designed
                   a dense understory.                                           to fully utilize its  lakefront orientation. On
                       DEVELOPED CHARACTER    Trees will  be planted             top of the sloped bank are two picnic areas
                   along the vehicul .ar drive to continue the wooded            which overlook Lake-Macatawa. Picnic tables
                   feeling. The launch ramp parking is     located               and grills will be located on a crushed stone
                   off,the entry drive with spaces for-cars and                  surface. Walkways connect to parking and the
                   trailers. The drive will lead into the                        boardwalk area . Parking for twenty cars makes
                   launch ramp with a central dock. Fishing and                  this area assessible for all age groups. A
                   viewing docks, along the shoreline will be                    fishing and viewing pier with benches and a
                   connected by walkways. A buffer planting     of               shade structure extends out into the lake.
                   trees will border the eastern edge of the                     Boat tie ups are on the east side of the pier.
                   parking area. A restroom will be located                      The boardwalk extends off the pier with decks
                   adjacent to the parking area, with a walkway                  and benches.
                   leading towards the shoreline. An extension
                   of the boardwalk will angle off the drive close               NORTHWEST SECTION
                   to the launch ramp. This area will be adequately                . EXISTING CHARACTER     The northwest section
                   lit for night time boating and fishing.                       contains upland woodlot vegetation of mature
                   SOUTHWEST SECTION                                             trees, woody shrubs and a variety of understory
                                                                                 growth. A portion of this area has been cleared
                       EXISTING CHARACTER    The southwest  section              and filled. This area is higher than other site
                   is the most scenic landscape with exceptional                 portions and provides some good views over the
                   views towards the lake.. Along the edge of the                site towards the lake.
                   shoreline is a sloped bank. This area is                           DEVELOPED CHARACTER    An entry drive through
                   wooded with mature red and black oak, cherry and              this heavily wooded area leads directly into a,
                   some locust trees. Woody shrubs and a dense                   small semi-circular parking area. A walkway

                   connects Howard Avenue and winds around the                    the natural setting.
                   parking area. A drive will continue to serve the
                   residential area bordering the site. The                       CENTRAL SECTION
                   previous drive will be closed, so the residential                  EXISTING CHARACTER    The central section
                   road will radiate from the park entry. There                   contains the major wetland. The marsh area has
                   are additional picnic centers in  'this area                   willow trees scattered throughout with older,
                   connected by a restroom facility. Steppi.ng down               red an.d grey dogwood, and bank willows along
                   the slope a children's play area begins with a                 the edges. A variety of marsh vegetation and
                   wave slide set into the slope and landing in a                 wildlife create an atmosphere full of sights
                   sand bed. The c'h -ildrens play area is designed               and sounds. A portion of this section is a
                   to provide a sequence of experiences for a                     modified environment of sandy fill which is
                   variety of age groups. These will be developed
                                                                                  relatively flat and contains no vegetation
                   to allow for creative play experiences in safe                 cover. This area wil  .1 be planted with turf
                   settings. The play apparatus included offer
                   climbinq. swinging, crawling, jumpiniq, bending                grass.
                                                                                      DEVELOPED CHARACTER    A boardwalk zig-
                   and pulling. A textural'contrast of.wood                       zags throughout the marsh with decks ai.
                   chips, sand and crushed stone between areas                    gathering points and benches along the shoreline.
                   will encourage creative play. The play area                    It will encourage nature study with interpretive
                   is enclosed by existing sumac.. Evergreens                     s.ign.age. Night l.ighting will be placed at the
                   will be planted to separate the play area from                 gathering points. The boardwalk leads into a
                   theIparking area.                                              fairly'level area which creates an open play
                       An amphitheater is set into the sloped                     area. Surrounded by trees, this ares serves
                   bank with concrete seating and open turf.                      as an open green space suitable for games such
                   A fire pit is located in front of the stage                    as softball or frisbee.' Picnic tables are
                   area. A terrace with a shelter building over-                  interspersed adjacent to the shoreline which
                   look the open turf area. The shelter will                      are secluded by a mixture of willow.' oak and
                   include restrooms, storage and seating areas.                  dogwood.trees.
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                   IMPLEMENTATION                                                   Elevated boardwalk through
                                                                                    restored marsh to the shore
                       Total.implementation of the Developed                        of Lake Macatawa.               $20,370.00
                   Master Plan will require several years and                       3 Viewing and observation
                                                                                    decks.                           $3,825.00
                   the continued support of township leaders and                    Interpretive s.ignage along
                   public officials. This support has already                       boarkwalk.                       $2,800.00
                   been shown with the start of construction of                     Replanting of wetland with
                   the boat launch ramp and the associated parking                  indigenous  plant materials. $13,800.00
                   area and entrance drive as proposed by the                       Professional fees for
                   Master Plan. This project is being supported                     preparation of construction
                                                                                    documents, project bidding
                   and coordinated by the Holland Fish and Game                     and construction
                   Club with additional support of c  ommunity                      supervision @ 10.75%.            $5,988.00
                   business and industry. The completion of    the                  Pringing of construction
                   ramp will be a visable and much needed first                     documents for bidding.             $400.00
                   phase element which will assist in community                     Projected Fo r Wetland
                   support for all future phases.                                   Restoration Cost                $62,088.00
                       The second phase of the development will   be
                   the restoration of the wetland area and constru@-                  Future phases of implementation of the
                   ction of a boardwalk through this area. This                  Master Plan will be based upon the availability
                   portion of the work has tentative funding                     of development funds. Based upon the Master
                   approval from the Michigan Coastal Man.agement                Plan the following are order-of-magnitude
                   Program. Cost projections for this portion                    cost projections  .for the various areas of the
                   of the work are as follows:                                   development. Professional fees for the
                      Excavation of fill material                                preparation of construction contract documents
                      placed over former wetland                                 are not included in these cost projections.
                      and redistribution on site.     $9,345.00
                      Replacement of wetland type
                      soil (peat & muck mixture.)     $5,460.00

                 PICNIC AREA:                                                         PARKING AND ENTRY DRIVE - WEST SIDE
                     Si te Preparation     Grading      $3,400.00                         Site Preparation & Grading'.      $4,500.00
                     Picnic Tables                      $2,880.00                         Park Entry Sign                   $1,200.00,
                     Grills *                           $1,170.00                         Bituminous Drive & Parking       $31,875.00
                     Picnic Shelters                   $22,500.00                         Walk's - Concrete                 $6,800.00
                     Restroom Building                 $20,000.00                         Entry Columns                         $900.00
                     Picnic Area Surfacing              $8,600.00                         Lighting                          $5,400.00
                     Walk &.Steps to Boardwalk          $1,252.00                         Landscaping                       $7,300.00
                     Ricnic Area Edging                 @$3,087.00                            Subtotal                     $57,975.00
                     Landscaping                        $3,000.00                             10% Contingency               $5,798.00
                     Lighting                           $2,400.00
                         S@ubtotal                     $68,289.00                             Area Total                   $63,773.00
                         10% Contingency                $6,829.00
                                                                                      SHORELINE ACCESS WALK,-BOARDWALK &.PICNIC AREAS
                         Area Total                    $750118.00                         Site Preparation & Grading        $2,200.00
                                                                                          Walks    Drive Chips & Fines      $3,100.00
                 FISHING/VIEWING PIER                                                     Shoreline Boardwalk              $22,000.00
                     Permanent Pier with Benches                                          Viewing Deck and Benches         $1910Q0.00
                     & Railings                        $62,220.00                         Grills                                $720.00
                     Shade Structure                    $9,375.00                         Picnic Tables                     $2,880.00
                     Lighting                           $6,400.00                         Lighting                          $4,800.00
                         Subtotal                      $77,995.00                         Landscaping                       $1,800.00
                         10% Conti.ngency               $7,800.00                             Subtotal                     $56,590.00
                                                                                              10% Contingency               $5,659.00
                         Area Total                    $85,795.00
                                                                                              Area Total                   $62,249.00

                  LAUNCH RAMP AREA ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

                      Site Preparation & Grading        $1,200.00
                      Walks                                $960.00
                      Launch'Viewing Dock               $3,920.00
                      Viewing/Fishing Dock             $26,160.00
                      Restroom Building                $21,000.00

                          Subtotal                     $53,240.00
                          10% Contingency               $5,324.00

                          Area Total                   $58,564.00

                   CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA, INCLUDING     OPEN PLAY  AREA

                      Site Preparation & Grading        $.5,500.00
                      Play Area Surfacing               $6,680.00
                      Elevation Change Steps            $1,548.00
                      Play Area E.dging                 $6,440.00
                      Play Equipment                   $12,300.00
                      Open Turf Area Topsoil and
                      Sedding                          $11,782.00
                      Area Landscaping                  $3v4OO.OO
                      Lighting                          $2,400.00

                          Subtotal                     $49,050.00
                           10% Contingency              $4,905.00

                          Area Total                   $53,955.00

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