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           SB
           483
           . P47
           M37
           1980
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                  KINSEY
                  ASSOCIATES

                                    PARK &amp;
                              RECREATION
                                                                                                       MASTER PLAN TEXT
                         CONSULTANTS
                                                                                                  RIVERVIEW BEACH PARK

                                  Arboretums
                                  Athletic Fields                                TOWNSHIP OF PENNSVILLE, NEW JERSEY
                                  Ball Fields
                         Barrier Free Design
                    Barrier Free Renovation
                                    Bikeways
                                  BOR Projects
                              Boating Faciliites
                              Boating Marinas       "This report was funded by a Local Coastal Grant from the New.
                              Boring Layouts         Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Coastal
                     Campgrounds layout
                              Childrcns Farms       Resources, Bureau of Coastal Planning and Development. The grant
                                  cLub Facilities
                    Construction Drawings            was made possible by New Jersey's participation in the Federal
                    Contract Administration          Coastal Management Program administered by the National Oceanic
                                  DEP Permits
                    Environmental Analysis           Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Coastal Zone Manage-
                                  Assessment
                         Equostrian Facilites       ment under the provisions of Section 305 (d) of-the Federal Coastal
                              Expert Testimony       Zone Management Act (P.L. 92-583, as amended.)"
                              Facility Inventory
                              Facility Lighting
                              Feasibility Studies
                              Garden Centers
                                  Golf Centers       INTRODUCTION
                                  Golf Courses
                              Grantsmanship
                      Green Acres Projects          The Master Plan for the Riverview Beach Park Site in the Township
                              Handball Courts
                              Hydraulic Design       of Pennsville, NJ is intended as a document which defines the
                         Landscape Design
                                  Master Plans      following:
                              Nature Centers
                                  Cbservations
                                          Parks      1 . A comprehensive plan for the long term development of recreation
                                  Park Buildings
                                  Park Planning      features and facilities which will:
                                  Picnic Areas
                                  Plan Heview
                     Platform Tennis Courts                   a. Satisfy immediate local needs for active, passive and
                         Playground Design
                              Public Hearings                 cultural recreation forms.
                              Resident Project
                              Representation
                                    Roadways                  b. Provide opportunities for regional recreational forms where
                                  SCD Permits                they are consistent with and appropriate to local participation
                                  School Sites
                      Senior Citizens Areas                   interest.
                              Site Development
                                  Site Dranago
                                  Site Lighting               c. Anticipate future growth of recreation demands, both
                              Site Renovation
                                  Specifications              local and regional.
                         Skating Areas (Ice)
               Skate Parks (Skate Boards)
                                    Ski Areas                 d. Ensure a balance of facilities and opportunities appropriate
                                    Stadiums
                              Swimming Areas                  to citizens occupying any portion of the age spectrum.
                              Swimming Pools
                              Swimming Docks
                              Toboggan Chutes         2. A system for applying physical structures to the land in a manner
                    Topographical Surveys
                                      Toi Lois       which will:
                                  Tennis Courts
                                        Tracks
                                  Well Design                 a.      Preserve significant natural features, vistas and systems.
                                  Zoo Design

         Park &amp; Recreation consultants
               Professional Engineers &amp;                    U.S Department Of Commerce NOAA
                   Landscape Architects.                   Coastal Services Center
                              3 Royal Avenue               2234 South Hobson Avenue
       P.O. Box 105 Livingston N.J. 07039                  Charleston, SC
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                  b. Minimize adverse environmental impacts to land and water systems,
                  air and water quality, the quality of life in adjacent neighborhoods.

                  C. Permit economy of program maintenance and operation.

                  d. Enhance access to and the quality of natural and man-made recreation
                  forms.

                  e. Maximize the opportunity to utilize existing and proposed features for
                  the largest possible portion of the accessible public.

                  f. Provide consistent extension of public health and safety features.

              3. A development sequence priority which:

                  a. Permits logical arrangement of construction phases without duplication
                  or overlap.

                  b. Provides necessary program support prior to expenditures for facility
                  development.

                  c. Maximize the application of all forms of public funding opportunities
                  as available and appropriate to planning and construction expenditures.

              Technique anticipated to be applied to achieve the preceding outline goals are
              presented in ensuing text and pictorially described on the accompanying plan.

              LISTING OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES/FACILITIES

              The following tabulation represents the total of development forms i*ndicated on
              the plan. It is useful to understand that only a portion of these will likely be
              included in planning for the first development stages.

              It is intended that all indicated facilities will be ultimately developed except
              as precluded by changing recreation trends or lack of economic feasibility.

              Tabula tion/De script ion:

              1. Athletic Fields

                  2 softball diamonds with backstops
                  2 Multi-purpose football/soccer fields
                  1 Free play space - lawn pick up games

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             2. Courts

                 2 Tennis Courts
                 2 Handball courts with wall
                 2 Basketball Courts -@ multi-purpose paved roller hockey/line games
                   pavement
                 2 Shuffleboard Courts

             3.  Play Areas

                 2 Tot lots with static equipment
                 2 Older childrens' play equipment areas

             4. Other Active Use Areas

                 9 hole par 3 golf course
                   paved lane for jogging, bicycling, walking
                 Vita course

             5. Water Based Activities

                 a. Boating - launching ramp (Delaware River), boat dock (on site lake)

                 b.  Fishing - along bulkhead (proposed 1750t l.f.) proposed 500't pier -
                     Lake shore

                 c.  Ice Skating - on site lake

                 d.  Swimming - none proposed

             6. Passive Uses

                 a. Family picnic sites - tables, benches, grills, horseshoe pitches

                 b. Croup picnicking - same

                 c. Lawn Picnicking, sunbathing

                 d. Sitting areas with benches, game tables, sunshelters

                 e. Park benches

             7. Cultural Uses

                 a. Bandstand and small concert seating pavement

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                  b. Display graden

                  c. Historic*al Display feature

                  d. Bandshell/concert - stage/amphitheatre

              The preceding tabulation describes only the type of proposed recreation facilities
              anticipated under this plan. The accompanying Cost Estimate and Plan Concept
              provide more specific information concerning size and quantities of these.

              Land Use Plan - see accompanying Preliminary Master Plan Concept.

              LANDSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS

              Extensive landscaping alterations are proposed.as a part of this plan. The most
              significant items include the following:

              I . Extensive surface regrading particularly of athletic field areas. These
              operations are proposed to resolve existing local drainage problems which affect
              field utilization. Generally, grading operations will create uniform surfaces
              which direct storm surface run-off in broad lawn swales toward the existing pond
              site. Existing ditches will be eliminated.

              2. Construction of earth fills to elevate activity areas. Spoil material from
              expansion of the existing lake shore will be utilized to elevate proposed
              facilities at the rear of the bulkhead to a level (elevation 10t) where vistas
              across the water will be unobstructed by topographical features. Similarly,
              proposed buildings will be elevated to a level above the 100 year flood
              (elevation 10).

              3. Extensive preparation of finished field surfaces as required to support
              continuous, vigorous grass stands and permanently stabilize existing base
              soil surfaces.

              4. Extensive plantings of deciduous and coniferous trees, shrubs and ground
              covers to accomplish the following:

                  a. Provide visual screening of portions of the site from off site areas.

                  b. Provide visual separation of interior functions.

                  c. Increase availability of shaded locations particularly in association
                  with picnic areas and passive use facilities.

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                   d. Improve the aesthetic character of the site by reducing the generally
                   stark open appearance and increasing the plant type diversity.

                   e. Increase habitat diversity for the few existing fauna groups - birds,
                   squirrels, rabbits.

              TRANSPORTATION - PARKING AND ACCESS PLAN

                   The proposed access plan relies exclusively on existing road systems for
              vehicle access. Route 49 is the principal vehicle link between Salem, Bridgeton
              and points east,to the New Jersey Turnpike, Delaware Memorial Bridge and
              Interstate Route 295. As such it provides direct access to substantial regional
              populations.

                   Three vehicle accessways to the site interior are proposed. One at the
              existing park entrance from North Boardway (Route 49) and two from West Pittsfield
              Street. The main vehicle access from Nor-th Boardway provides access to parking
              directly servicing the athletic fields and court sports areas. This is intended
              to servb primary local need for conventional day use facility parking. The
              second access from West Pittsfield provides access to the Park Control Center
              located in the existing Park and Recreation Department building as well as the
              proposed Maintenance Center Building. The third vehicle access is located at
              the end of West Pittsfield Street and is the intended primary access to the
              riverfront. This access is intended to serve the majority of access for local
              and regional visitors intent on boat launching, fishing or other wateffront
              activities.

                   Access for other transportation forms offers greater numbers of entry points
              and is designed in anticipation of local traffic. A total of five entry ways are
              provided to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian access to the site, two of
              these occur on North Boardway, two from West Pittsfield and one from River
              Drive at the northern corner of the site.

                   Though traffic volumes through Pennsville are moderate even on primary
              roads, hazardous conditions particularly for pedestrians are reduced by
              existence of concrete walks fronting the entire site. Light traffic on secondary
              roads of the Township, particularly West Pittsfield and River Drive present- a
              very reasonable approach route for visitors on foot or bike.

                   Proposed parking development on the site is intended to provide two
              principal functions. The first is the provision of sufficient parking in paved
              lots to accommodate the normal load applied by local site visitors.
              Typically, this demand is generated by citizens of Pennsville and nearby
              communities in attendance at baseball, football and soccer practices and

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               competitions as well as court sports and other proposed activities. The
               Pennsville Recreation Department has developed extremely viable recreation
               programs which generate very substantial local attendance even for routine
               practices. It is anticipated and shown on the plan that a total of 140 paved
               spaces will be necessary to satisfy existing demands. In addition, overflow
               capacity is indicated to provide space for occasional events with larger
               attendance.

                   The second principle function is accommodation of the space requirements
               for parking in support of the proposed waterfrony activities. This facility
               considered in total will primarily serve regional demands. The development plan
               anticipates construction of spaces for 20 boat trailers and a total of 70
               passenger vehicles. It is likely that the passenger vehicle parking would be
               increased gradually as overall development at the riverfront continues. Also,
               all 20 boat trailer spaces are anticipated to be constructed as a minimum
               simultaneously with the construction of the proposed boat ramps.

                   Interior site circulation is intended to preclude all but the necessary
               minimum of maintenance, service and occasional emergency vehicle traffic.
               At the same time, it is intended to maximize interior circulation for bicycles,
               joggers and pedestrians. The principal element supporting this utilization is
               the proposed 8' wide bituminous concrete lane which is a peripheral and interior
               loop of approximately 7580 linear feet. This system will provide uniform,
               barrier-free access to all areas and facilities proposed on site as well as
               providing the central support for the increasingly popular recreation forms of
               jogging and bicycling.

               TEXT DESCRIPTION OF DRAFT MASTER PIAN

                   The Master Plan for the development of Riverview Beach Park attempts to
               implement the goals described in the Introduction to this draft report.

                   As a central approach method, it addresses in order of developmental
               priority, first the immediate and long term needs of the citizens of Pennsville
               and secondly the regional demands for access to quality vacational opportunities.

                   In order to properly present a logical proposal, the existing conditions of
               the site should be considered in the context of their ability to satisfy recreative
               demands.

                   The existing site may be generally dissected into four broad functional
               catagories. They are as follows:

                   I . Existing athletic field and court sport facilities - these are represented
               by an existing rudimentary baseball and football field, two deficient recreation
               class tennis courts, basketball courts, a small play equipment area and minimal

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               accessory support systems, parking, comfort station.

                    2. A somewhat diverse system of individual or small group recreation
               activities represented by a pleasant shaded area with picnic tables and an
               effective Gazebo and a network of earth surfaced paths available for jogging,
               walking or bicycling and enhanced by a Vita course.

                    3. The "20 acre lake" and Delaware Riverfront which are very imposing
               natural features and unembellished by any substantial accessory improvement or
               distinct directed activity.

                    4. An existing service and support system comprised by the Park and
               Recreation Department building and its maintenance and c6ntrol functions.

               Utilization

                    Overall the site sustains very light utilization except during a large
               annual "Septemberfest" which draws large crowds and periodic ball games and
               practices. The principal routine utilization is for jogging and walking which
               occur at low levels all year. Other day-use activities generate varying levels
               of local attendance. These are tennis and basketball courts, a Gazebo, a small
               play lot and a quantity of picnic sites.

               Physical Conditions

                    The existing condition of much of the site suffers from a number of
               problems.

                    1 . Waterfront - access and utilization to the waterfront is restricted by
               lack of facilities and by physical deterioration of the bulkhead and surrounding
               lawn and earth areas.

                    2. Lakefront -  The entire shore and surrounding land area proximal to the
               "20 acre lake" have been subject to   various dredging and filling operations in
               the past. The lake shore as it exists offers little in the way of useful spaces
               for any activity and will benefit by stabilization of earth surfaces with good grass
               stands .

                    3. Land areas     Those areas not occupied by courts, parking lots or other
               land facilities are predominately variously poor grass areas. There are
               considerable areas of bare earth, local drainage problems, ditches and weed
               infested land. As this condition exists over much of the land surface, 30-40
               acres, it does little to satisfy the functional or aesthetic condition of the site.
               A number of large trees exist on the site and provide some local shade. No
               significant natural or planted shrubs occur. Access to any shade in combination
               with use areas is functionally non-existent except near the Gazebo and nearby
               picnic sites.

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             PLAN PROPOSALS

             The essence of the Master Development Plan is the description of facilities
             that satisfy the needs for active and passive recreation uses, aesthetics, service
             and maintenance. The following proposals have been developed through meetings
             with the Recreation Committee, Town Council and General Public of Pennsville.
             They have been amended based on comments and observations received from
             these groups and from a representative of Green Acres.

             To clearly understand the following text description of facilities, it is useful
             to follow each on the accompanying Master Development Plan.

             The Master Plan for Riverview Beach Park anticipates the following:

             I. Active Recreation Uses

             A. Athletic Fields:

             Initial development stages will include the development of a multi purpose
             athletic field area. Located  in the eastern corner of the site, this facility will
             occupy existing open lawn areas and will be comprised of two softball fields
             overlaid in the outfield areas with football/soccer fields.

             The softball fields will support present and anticipated local demands for
             youth and adult softball as well as unstructured use by occasional site visitors.

             Proposed infields are "skinned" clay mix types with backstop cages, protective
             fencing and limited spectator seating.

             The football/soccer fields are lawn areas large enough (200' X 380' ) to support
             other major field sports (lacrosse, field hockey, rugby) as well as the anticipated
             main functions.

             Parking, drinking fountains and a comfort station facility are close enough
             to all fields for comfortable access.

             The athletic fields are so situated on the site to seperate the potentially noisey
             functions from passive areas of the site. Traffic to and from the field areas will
             not intersect or disrupt adjacent uses .

             Substantial earthwork and earth stabilization with grass cover are essential
             to the development of these facilities. Grading of the entire area will be
             performed to create a surface system that directs surface run-off in sheet
             flow toward the existing lake, no storm drain construction is indicated.

             Correction of soil conditions.is proposed as necessary to provide a suitable
             environment for strong grass growth, this will likely be accomplished by heavy
             lining and introduction of soil conditioners (gypsum, organic matter) -

             An irrigation system suitable to maintain strong growth of grass stands will

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             be constructed simultaneously with field development.

             Lighting of one softball/football field combination is anticipated as a means
             to increase access to recreation opportunities for working people. This will
             be recreation class lighting of approximately 25 footcandle levels at the
             infield and 20 footcandles at the outfield.

             B. Court sports and paved area uses:

             A diversity of paved use areas are proposed to accomodate the preferences of
             varying age and interest groups.

             Existing paved spaces utilized for tennis and basketball courts will be converted
             to a large (120' X 230') pavement space to support roller skating activities and
             street hockey. (Note: Pennsville supports uncharacteristically high participation
             in roller skating uses as a result of a private facility once operational on this  I
             site which has been demolished. This demand is unmet elsewhere.) This pavement
             will also be utilized for line games (vollyball, badmintorl,tetherball, etc.) as
             well as a general sports instructional area for recreation programs. In addition,
             it will serve as a dry controllable surface used to set up events, booths or other
             attractions during the annual Septemberfest. Post sleeves will be utilized in the
             pavement to allow other uses (nets, goals) to be placed and easily removed.

             Proximal to this area will be two basketball courts of full high school standard
             size. These will support routine utilization of this popular youth and young
             adult sport and will accomodate recreation department basketball programs.

             The basketball courts and street hockey area are adjacent to the main parking area
             at the park entrance. This will allow ready access for these short duration
             activities. Benches and a drinking fountain will be supplied to support these
             uses and a comfort station is nearby.

             Two tennis courts and two handball courts with a wall are proposed along the
             southwestern boundary of the site. These facilities will accommodate local
             demands for these youth and adult recreations as well as providing instructional
             opportunities for the recreation department. The tennis courts will be lighted
             to extend use into the evening. As -9 compliment to these courts will be the
             development of a sitting area, tot lot and childrens play equipment area. This
             combination will permit adults at play to be able to supervise accompanying
             children without disrupting either use. The sitting area will provide a small
             sun shelter, game tables and benches and drinking fountain on a paved space.
             A few picnic tables will be located near this area.

             C. Water based activities

             The Master Plan anticipates the creation of extensive recreation uses along
             the Delaware River shore and along the shore of Twenty Acre Lake.

             Development along the river is contingent upon construction of a proposed
             bulkhead approximately 1800 feet long., this will stabilize and provide uniform
             access to the river shore. Bulkhead construction will be followed by the

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              development of a launching ramp and in the future by a stone pier.

              Boating will be one of the primary recreation forms resultant from this develop-
              ment. An access system, ramp and parking area will accommodate launching
              of boats as large as 25 feet long. Additional boating is proposed on Twenty
              Acre Lake and will include non-motorized boats (canoes, rowboats, paddle
              boats)... It is anticipated that these will be provided by the recreation depart-
              ment and seasonally moved against wooden docks constructed on the lake.
              Visitors with boats that can be carried will also have access to the lake.

              Fishing opportunities will be greatly increased by the proposed bulkhead and pier.
              This combination will provide over 2000 ft. of accessible river edge for fishing or
              crabbing. Fishing opportunities will also be available from all shore points as
              well as the boat dock on Twenty Acre Lake. Proposed dredging and improvement
              of the lake shore and bottom will ultimately improve habitat and access for
              panf ishing.

              D. Bicycling, Walking, Togging

              An extensive system of paved and natural surfaced paths and lanes is proposed to
              support these popular recreation forms. An eight foot wide Bituminous concrete
              lane consisting of a peripheral loop with access points at adjoining streets
              and an interior connection network will support heavy bicycle and foot traffic
              volumes. At the same time it will provide efficient dry access to all site facilities
              and represents the main route for service operations.

              A Vita Course presently exists in the park and will be adjusted to the proposed
              lane locations.

              Additional paved areas occur along the bulkhead in the form of a 10' wide Bituminous
              concrete walkway, this will likely be used more heavily for strolling than for
              e xercise.

              Natural surfaced paths are proposed through the existing grove in the southern
              corner of the site and around the entire lake@shore. These will be earth or wood chip
              surfaced and will be utilized for leisure walking as opposed to exercising.

              E. Play Equipment Areas:

              Two play equipment areas are proposed. One at the tennis court location and the
              other at the riverfront. Both consist of a tot lot and childrens play equipment
              area. These will be curbed resilient surfaced areas with static play equipment
              forms. Theme equipment and types which encourage imaginative play will be
              emphasized rather than conventional swings, see-saws and slides.

              Incendental active uses of the site will include lalwn games of any sort.
              Ftisbee, croquet, volleyball, badminton and similar activities will be accommo-
              dated when proposed improvements to lawn surfaces are completed.

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             Track and field events practice spaces can be found in the vast grass areas of
             the athletic field development.

             A large uncluttered lawn area is disignated at the outer of the site and will
             sustain the above activities as well as any other form of free play.

             II. Passive Recreation Uses/ Cultural Uses

             A. Picnicking:

             Picnic sites for family and group use constitutes the single largest passive
             use function proposed for this site. I'amily picnic sites characterized by a picnic
             table, grill and trash receptacle will be located primarily along the riverfront
             and the lake shore. Additional sites though few will be located near the park
             entrance in the existing grove of trees and near the tennis courts.

             The bulk of picnic sites will be near parking areas and comfort stations while
             some will be more isolated particularly along the northern lake shore. Only
             half of the 100 proposed picnic sites will be provided with grills and these
             will be located near the river.

             All picnic sites will have ready access to drinking water and will be near the
             paved lane to facilitate clean-ub procedures.

             Horseshoe pitchs will be constructed at regular intervals through picnic
             areas to provide ample space for this popular game.

             Picnic tables will be of durable construction and set on gravel pads to eliminate
             bare earth. A quantity of the tables will be constructed on Bituminous concrete
             pads to accommodate handicapped visitors.

             Group picnicking will be available by reservation at a single large facility on
             the lake shore. This area will feature a shelter over a paved area and a large
             masonry barbecue. Capacity of the group picnic area will be 100-120 persons.

             B. Gazebo Area

             An existing frame and masonry gazebo will become the centerpiece for the
             development of a historical/cultural area. A paved space for concert seating
             is proposed for band concerts or small performances, awards etc.

             The local women's club is expected to construct a decorative water fountain in
             this location.

             In addition a historical display area featuring graphic displays of significant
             local history is proposed. This group of structures will be developed into the
             overall context of a display garden. Various ornamental trees and shrubs will
             be developed around the gazebo.

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            Benches, few game tables and picnic sites are proposed along the paths and
            under the canopies of trees in the existing grove here.

            C. Sitting Areas:

            Sitting areas characterized by the presence of game tables and benches in
            combination with shelter are proposed in two locations. The first is In com-
            bination with the tennis courts and associated play lots. The second is located
            at the Riverfront Activity Complex again in combination with childrens' play
            equipment areas but also providing two shuffleboard courts. These areas are
            intended to provide quiet, comfortable spaces for conversing or playing games
            while enjoying views across the river or other activity areas.

            Typical park-type benches are proposed along the lane system throughout the
            park but particularly in areas with commanding views across the waterfront
            or over activity areas. In five locations along the bulkhead shelters will be
            built to cover the benches.

            D. Riverfront Activity Complex:

            The Master Plan anticipates future development of a cultural facility at the
            riverfront. This area will be constituted chiefly of a large paved space with
            electric utility support and ornamental plantings. The anticipated function of
            this area will be for the conduct of large events such as art shows, craft shows,
            workshops or group educational programs. The remainder of the time it will
            serve as a mall for instruction in arts and crafts or other recreation programs .

            E. Bandshell and Amphitheatre:

            The future development of a large scale presentation area for this site id
            expressed by the proposal for the bandshell and amphitheatre. This facility
            will consist of a stage area with modest shell and permanent seating outdoors
            for up to 500 persons. Additional seating for up to several thousand visitors
            will be accomplished on lawn areas of the free play space. A full complement
            of electric service will be included integrally with the stage area. Anticipated
            events include band performances, shows, commencements, plays, Septemberfest
            programs and other local or regional large presentations.

            III Control Features

            A. The Existing Park Center Building:

            An existing converted residence is presently used to house offices and meeting
            areas for the operation of the Department of Parks and Recreation. This is
            located on N. Broadway at the south corner- of the site. All programs and services
            will continue to be coordinated from this location.

            B. Watefront Control Center:

            A control center is proposed at the location of the bulkhead and boatramp.

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            This facility will provide necessary monitoring of thi3 waterfront. An attendant
            will organize launchings and landings at the ramp to prevent vehicle congestion.

            The proposed structure will include Comfort Stations, equipment storage areas,
            a small snack bar and an office. Adjacent to the building will be a small outdoor
            terrace with benches and tables for an eating area and a table with water supply
            to be used as a fish cleaning station. A concession for fishing equipment as
            well as provision of food is being considered for this facility.

            C. Maintenance Center:

            A new structure is proposed on site to accommodate present and future maintenance
            requirements for the park. The facility will include three garage bays, a tool
            room, a work area I employee toilets and showers, an office area and bulk
            storage areas.

            It is anticipated that all routine maintenance and repair services will be con-
            trolled at this facility. Interior spaces will be heated to provide year-round
            working convenience. An enclosed equipment storage and service yard will be
            proximal to this structure.

            Access to the maintenance yard shall be from a secondary park-entrance from
            West Pittsfield Street

            IV Health and Convenience Facilities

            A. Comfort Stations:

            In addition to the existint Comfort Station on site, two other facilities are
            proposed in the Master Plan. The first is located in the Waterfront Control
            Center - the second at the Riverfront Activity Complex. Both facilities will be
            of masonry construction with low-flow fixtures and provisions for handicapped
            access. Vandal resistant fixtures with flush operators and recessed accessory
            equipment will be utilized. Comfort Stations will provide toilets, urinals,
            lavatories, mirrors and toilet partitions. Toilets will be in enclosed stalls with
            doors. Lighting will be by skylight or clerestory and no ground floor windows
            will be provided. All interior surfaces will be washable and floor drains will
            remove washing waste. Minimal heat will be provided to maintain year-round use.

            B. Drinking Fbuntains:

            Drinking fountains are necessary to the support of all recreation forms. As such
            they will be installed in picnic areas, at ballfield areas, near courts and at
            each building. All will be of frost-proof construction with service pits.

            For all fountains in or near picnic areas, spring valve spigots will be included
            for cooking and clean-up water.

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             C. Waste Receptacles:

             The normal conduct of summer season operations in this park will generate large
             quantities of refuse material. This is a current maintenance aspect and one
             that will increase dramatically. The utilization of trash receptacles, permanently
             placed, with covers and liners will relieve littering as much as is possible.
             All facilities will'receive some trash receptacles but the bulk will be placed in
             the picnic areas. These will be located near the paved lane and will be routinely
             emptied and transferred to a large dumpster at the Maintenance Center.

             V Utilities

             A. Sanitary Sewer:

             The proposed Comfort Stations will be tied into an existing trunk sanitary sewer
             which parallels the bulkhead for the entire length of the park.

             B. Storm Sewers:

             The utilization of storm sewers is not anticipated. Surface run-off will not be
             concentrated and will follow reshaped land contours in sheet flow to Twenty
             Acre Lake. This will allow maximum opportunity for percolation of rainfall and
             reduce the potential for erosion.

             C. Potable Water:

             Existing city water supply will be extended to service all Comfort Stations and
             drinking fountains. Fire hydrants will be included on this system at buildings.

             D. Irrigation:

             An extensive system of irrigation is proposed to maintain grass on athletic
             fields and for court cleaning. A system of quick coupling valves which can
             receive sprinkler or hydrant heads will be installed underground. The source
             for this system will be provided by the redevelopment of existing on-site wells
             and addition of pumping stations.

             E. Electric Service:

             The Master Plan anticipates the construction of athletic field lighting, tennis
             court lighting, perimeter path lighting and security lighting for all buildings.
             In addition, area lighting for bandshell/stage and riverfront activity areas is
             anticipated in future stages. All such lighting will be supplied underground
             with remote control panels. Field and court lights will be on semi-automatic
             clocks for on-off control and area lights will be controlled by photocell. The
             underground distribution system will be constructed in conduit to ensure ease
             of service and reduce potential for physical damage.

             F. Telephone Service:

             Telephone service will be extended to the Waterfront Control Center, Maintenance

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             Center and the central Comfort Station. These will be public phones likely of
             the pedestal type. Phones are proposed to offer the potential to respond quickly
             to emergencies as opposed to being for convenience.

             VI Other Factors-

             A. Security and Access Control:

             The Master Plan anticipates the construction of -perimeter fencing as necessary
             to preclude pedestrian access through neighboring residential lots. Similarly,
             buffering with plant masses will be utilized to visually separate residential
             rear yards from park functions.

             Vehicular access for park visitors will be restricted to three points. At other
             potential access points, gates or bollards will be used to restrict vehicle
             access to service and emergency vehicles or special events.

             B. Future Developments:

             Through many of the indicated Master Plan facilities will be constructed in
             progressive future stages, one large area of the site is presently designated as
             open space for undecided future use. This area is approximately 10 acres of
             land north and east of the Lake. The land surface here will require substantial
             reevaluation before it is useful for recreation uses.

             Piping of an open storm drain ditch and land filling are expected to occur as
             budgets permit. This work will continue until the site can be stabilized. At
             present it is expected that this area will be used for landscaped open space for
             picnicking or development of a par 3 golf course.

             Park Construction Phasing

             Though the citizens and representatives of Pennsville anticipate the development
             of Master Plan features as rapidly as possible, it is believed that several
             development stages will be necessary to approach a completed facility.

             The greatest restraint to completion will be access to funds. The approach
             adopted by the Town Council for funding of the proposed development is to seek
             the greatest possible assistance from appropriate Stateand Federal assistance
             programs.

             Reviews of this project and subsequent applications for assistance will be
             solicited from the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection,
             Division of Coastal Resources, N.J. D.E.P. Green Acres program and the U.S.D.A.
             Soil Conservation Service.

             It is anticipated that construction on site will commence in 1981 and continue
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            sequentially with logical additions until a comprehensive facility base is
            completed.

            Generally, construction projects will be phbsed as presented in the following
            table. It should be understood that such a scheme could be considerably
            accelerated or stopped by changes in funding agency policies.

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                                           Establish Budget Prepare Const.
                                           Secure Funds       Drawings -      Begin
             Project Description                              Receive Bids    Const. Complete Open

                                                        Year  in Quarters

      Bulkhead                             81-1                 81-2          81-3     82-1     82-1

      Boat ramp &amp; Parking Area             81-1                 81-1 &amp; 2      81-3     82-1     82-1

      Athletic fields, courts, play
      areas, path system and parking
      areas. Waterfront Control Center
      picnic sites (partial) utility
      systems, landscaping                 81-1 &amp; 2             81-2&amp;3        81-4     82-4     83-1

      Riverfront Activity Complex
      Pier, Bandshell utilities
      landscaping, picnic sites            81-4                 82-1&amp;2        82-3     83-4     184-1

      Gardens, historical displays,
      continue plantings, utilities,
      land stabilization                   182-4                83-1 &amp;2                 -         4-3
      Landscaping &amp; Site accessories      184-90                84-90         85      90        ---

      Development of site northeast
      of Lake                              81-84 - work to proceed piecemeal unless critical
                                           area treatment can be attained under S.C.S.

      NOTE: Landscaping will be, included in all construction phases but will likely take
      years of continuing improvement to reach a finished condition.

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              COST ESTIMATE,

              The following cost estimate has been prepared from the Master Plan based
              on unit prices received at public bid for similar work items. The resultant
              estimated quantities are to be useful for budgeting purposes. A precise cost
              estimate based on actual take-off of quantities of construction items as
              reflected in working drawings and specifications will be necessary prior to
              establishment of final construction budgets.

              In addition, the estimate will be influenced by changes in size and scope of
              facilities and variation in proposed construction techniques.

              Unit prices in the estimate assume construction during the 1981 construction
              year and should be increased at a current annual rate of 12% per year for
              budget adjustments.

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                                    MASTER PLAN COST ESTIMATE

                                        RIVERVIEW BEACH PARK

                                 PENNSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY

               GENERAL CONDITIONS &amp; CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT                             $140,000.00

               SITE PREPARATION

               Demolition of concrete slabs - 680 s.y. @ $3.00      $2,040.00
               Fence removal - 330 I.f. @ $2.00                         660.00
               Remov6 existing play equipment - LS                   9,000.00
               Demolition of bituminous concrete parking lot -
                4600 s.y, @ $2.00                                    9,200.00
               Miscellaneous demolition - LS                         5,000.00
                                                                                      18,900.00

               EARTHWORK

               Athletic field development - 6500 c.y. @ $3.50       22,750.00
               Court area development - 500 c.y. @ $3.50             1,750.00
               Riverfront Activity Complex - 75 0 0 c. y. @ $ 4. 0 030,000.00
               Free play area - 1500 c.y. @ $3.50                    5,250.00
               Area northeast of Lake - 15,000 c.y. @ $4.00         60,000.00
                                                                                     119,750.00

               PAVEMENTS

               Bituminous concrete parking lots &amp; drives:
               @ . boat ramp - 7700 s.y. @ $13.00                   100,100.00
               @   Main entrance - 5100 s.y. @ $13.00                66,300.00
               @ Administration Building - 1900 s.y. @ $13.00        24,700.00
               10' Bituminous Concrete Lane - 2350 s.y. @ $7.50      17,625.00
               8' Bituminous Concrete Lane - 9900 s.y. @ $7.50       74,250.00
               Concrete Pavement - 10,500 s.f. @ $3.50               36,750.00
               Unit Pavements    28,800 s.f. @ $5.00                144,000.00
                                                                                     463,725.00

               STRUCTURES

               Historical Display &amp; Gazebo - LS                        7,500.00
               Walls @ Riverfront Complex - 3600 f.f. @ $15.00       S4,000.00
               Fountain @ Riverfront Complex - LS                    25,000.00
               Walls @ Waterfront Control Center -
                900 f.f. @ $15.00                                    13,500.00
               Curbs @ Riverfront Complex - 720 I.f. @ $10.00          7,200.00
               Timber Bridges   3 @ $4,500. 00                      -13,500.00
                                                                                     120,700.00

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                ACTIVITY AREAS

                Softball Infields - 2 @ $5,000.00                       $10,000.00
                Softball Backstops - 2 @ $3j'750.00                       7,500.00
                Basketball Courts - 2 @ $10,500.00                       21,000.00
                Paved Multi-Purpose Court - LS                           33,000.00
                Tennis Courts - 2 @ $21,500.00                           43,000.00
                Handball Courts - 2 @ $5, 500. 00                        11,000.00
                Handball Wall - LS                                        8,000.00
                Shuffleboard Courts - 2 @ $2, 500. 00                     5,000.00
                Tot Lot @ Court Complex - LS                             15,000.00
                Play Area @ Court Complex - LS                           17,500.00
                Sitting Area @ Court Complex - LS                         4,500.00
                Tot Lot @ Riverfront - LS                                17,500.00
                Play Area @ Riverfront - LS                              22,500.00
                Amphitheatre - LS                                        30,000.00
                Band Shell @ Amphitheatre - LS                           30,000.00
                Lake Boating Docks     LS                                20,000.00
                Skate Changing Area     LS                                5,000.00
                Group Picnic area w/ Bar-B-Que - LS                       8,000.00
                Horseshoe Pitches - 8 @ $400.00                           3,200.00
                Woodchip Paths - 2000 I.f. @ $.75                         1,500.00
                                                                                        312,200.00

                SITE FURNISHINGS

                Benches - 40 @ $300.00                                   12,000.00
                Picnic Tables - 100 @ $350.00                            35,000.00
                Grills - 50 @ $175.00                                     8,750.00
                Waste Receptacles - 50 @ $125.00                          61250.00
                Game Tables - 10 @ $1,750.00                             17,500.00
                qicycle Racks - 8 @ $250.00                               2,000.00
                Bleachers - 6 @ $2,500.00                                15,000-.00
                Signage - LS                                              5,000.00
                                                                                        101,500.00

                FENCES

                6' Chain Link - 2500 I.f. @ $9.00                        22,500.00
                Stockade - 220  I.f. @ $20.00                            4,400.00
                                                                                          26,900.00

                UTILITIES

                48" RCP Storm Sewer - 700 I.f. @ $70.00                  49,000.00
                Sanitary Sewer - 200 I.f.. @ $25. 00                      5,000.00
                Sanitary manholes - 2 @ $850.00                           1,700.00

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                  UTILITIES ( ontinued)

                  Potable Water:
                  Water Meter'Pits - 2 @ $1,500.00                     $   3,000.00
                  Water Service - I 100 1. f. @ $15. 00                   16,500.00
                  Wet Taps - 2 @ $1,000.00                                 2,000.00
                  Fire Hydrants - 3 @ $1, 500. 00                          4,500.00
                  Ground Hydrants - 5 @ $250.00                            1,250.00
                  Drinking Fountains - 6 @ $1, 250. 00                     7,500.00
                  Distribution Lines - 2000 I.f. @ $9.00                  18,000.00
                  Irrigation System:
                  Redevelop existing wells - 2 @ $2,000.00                 4,000.00
                  Pumps - 2 @ $1, 500. 00                                  3,000.00
                  Distribution System - 2400 I.f. @ $10.00                24,000.00
                  Heads - 20 @ $150.00 ea.ch                               3,000.00
                  Electric:
                  Baseball/Football Field Lighting - LS                   75,000.00
                  Tennis Court Lighting - 2courts @ $9,000.00             18,000.00
                  Lighting @ Waterfront Control Area - LS                 10,000.00
                  Electric Service @ Riverfront Activities and
                   Lighting - LS                                          20,000.00
                  Site Lighting - General - LS                            45,000.00
                  Telephone Service - LS                                   4,000.00
                                                                                           314,4SO.00

                  BUILDINGS

                  Waterfront Control Building - LS                        120,000.00
                  Maintenance Building - LS                               85,000.00
                  Comfort Station - LS                                    60,000.00
                  Large Picnic Shelter w/slab     2 @ $20,000.00          40,000.00
                  Warming Shelter w/fireplace     LS                      12,000.00
                  Sun Shelter @ Courts - LS                                5,000.00
                  Sun Shelter @ Riverfront - LS                            8,000.00
                  Sma 11 Sun Shelters a long water - 5 @ $ 2, 5 0 0. 0 0  12,500.00
                  Fish Cleaning Station - LS,                              2,000.00
                                                                                           344,500.00

                  LANDSCAPING

                  Lawn Areas - 180, 000 s.y. @ $.85                       153,000.00
                  Garden @Gazebo - LS                                      5,000.00
                  Plantings - LS                                          150,000.00
                                                                                           308,000.00

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                 WATERFRONT STRUCTURES

                 Preparatory Demolition - LS                           $ 18,000.00
                 Bulkhead Construction - LS                              315,000.00
                 Fishing Pier Construction - LS                          300,000.00
                 Boat Ramp Construction - LS                           -50,000.00
                                                                                          683,000.00

                                                     Sub-Total                        $2,953,625.00
                                                     10% Contingency                      295,363.00

                                                            Total                     $3,248,988.00

                 No estimates of necessary additional costs for professional fees, surveys,
                 tests, legal services or other normal development services are included.

               DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL AREAS

               Prime Fishb@g Areas and Finfish Migratory Pathways

                     The shoreline of the Delaware River is classified as both of these special
               coastal areas. A partial inventory of the existing species as reported by local
               fishermen is as follows: Striped Bass, Bluefish, Channel Catfish, White
               Catfish, Carp, Eels, Herring, Menhaden, Norfolk Spot, White Perch, Yellow
               Perch, Shad, Weakfish and Blue Claw Crabs. In addition, the "Finding of No
               Significant Impact; "Riverview Beach Park RC &amp; D measure, Salem County, New
               Jersey, Measure No. 34-6002-033-005-023; prepared by United States
               Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, Somerset, New Jersey;
               dated July 1980 (hereinafter referred to as the FNSI states: "Shortnose

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               Sturgeon and American Shad inhabit the Delaware River and are on the State's
               endangered and threatened species list." A variety of Panfish were observed
               in the pond.

                   This site is presently used for recreational purposes, including fishing along
               the existing bulkhead. An increase in fishing pressure due to improved
               accessibility and the proposed future pier is to be expected - however, the FNSI
               states: "The fisheries within the Delaware should not be adversely affected by
               the increased numbers of fishermen, although, some endangered or threatened
               species may be caught inadvertantly.

               Marina Moorings

                   There are presently no facilities for recreational boating on this site. The
               proposed boat ramp and adjunct facilities will provide a major regional recreation
               facility.

                   The quantity of recreational boaters at the site and in the nearby waters of
               the Delaware River will show a dramatic increase seasonally. As recreational
               boating is considered a prime function of the river, this impact is consistent
               with special area development strategies. Anticipated craft launched from this
               site will include private boats which are normally carried on car top or trailer.

               Filled Water's Edge and Natural Water's Edge - Floodplain

                   This site is entirely natural or filled water's edge. Part of the proposed use
               is "water dependent" public waterfront recreation such as boating, fishing,
               scenic vista of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, etc. The remainder of the proposed
               use is public recreation which has no feasible alternate site and will compliment
               the waterfront recreational use.

                   It is significant to note that the bulk of proposed activity on the project
               site will be directly supported by the river and all other uses will be indirectly
               affected by the aesthetic preserve of the riverfront.

                   The combination of 20 acre lake and the Delaware River will constitute
               the major natural attractive force for local and regional visitors to the site.
               Other facilities will be largely ancillary to activities based at the water's edge.

               Specimen Trees

                   There are no trees on this site that meet the definition of specimen trees in
               the Coastal Resource and Development Policies. There are, however, many good
               sized trees predominantly Maples, Oaks and London Plane. The proposed
               development will preclude the removal of all but a few of these trees.

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               Public Open Spaces

                   This site is' owned and maintained by Pennsville Township. The FNSI
               states: "The area has been used for intensive recreation since the early
               1900's and was purchased through Green Acres Program for this purpose.

               Environmental Issues - Runoff

                   The Master Plan anticipates the development of natural surface structures
               for the handling of storm run-off. The existing topographical trends of the site
               will be utilized to direct storm waters in sheet flow or in broad swales toward
               the existing lake. There is no perceived need to concentrate run-off
               artifically to speed exit from this site. Local percolation rates are fair to good
               and will allow properly constructed facilities to dry out satisfactorily for
               utilization soon after storms.

               Buffering

                   Buffering of neighboring residential areas is anticipated only to the extent
               necessary to filter potentially objectionable views (parking lots, roadways).

               Compatability of Uses

                   As the proposed site has a long established and recognized application as a
               public recreation area, no adverse condition will result from the considerate
               development of improved recreational facilities. All public response to the
               project to-date has indicated strong local support and enthusiasm for the proposed
               development and concerns over resultant impacts have been few.

               Flood Hazards

                   The aspect of substantial damage by inundation or demolition by water force
               in flood situations will be eliminated by construction of the proposed bulkhead.
               After the bulkhead is replaced, the only potential hazard will be backwatering
               of 20 acre lake. Backwatering of the lake or even inundation of large portions
               of the site will cause no inordinate problem other than clean-up. Proposed
               comfort stations will be constructed at an elevation of at least I foot above the
               100 year flood level. All other facilities will tolerate flooding without damage.

               Cost Estimate

                   The following cost estimate is for the proposed plan if developed as a unit.

                   It is likely that Riverview Beach Park will be developed in several stages.
               Further it is likely that many of the facilities proposed in this draft text will be
               altered by the final Master Plan Draft.

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                   Assuming staged development, unit costs will likely increase and recent
              experience indicates that the annual inflation will increase this estimate by
               10-15% per year.

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