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ORDINANCE NO. 2001-0-39
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEW ATER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO. 90-0-18, AMENDING THE RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE ELEMENT BY AMENDING THE DATA,
INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS, MAPS, TABLES, GOALS,
OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES AND BY PROVIDING
CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR HOLDING PUBLIC
HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTING THIS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA
DEP ARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE VOLUSIA
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, VOLUSIA
COUNTY, THE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE ST.
JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE
DEP ARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND
ANY OTHER UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY THAT HAS REQUESTED A
COPY OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Whereas, from time to time it becomes necessary to amend the City of Edgewater
Comprehensive Plan, and
Whereas, such amendments are permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 163, F.S. and
Rule 9J-11, F.A.C.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the City's Local Planning Agency, held
an advertised Public Hearing pursuant to 163.3164(18) & 163.3174(4) (a), Fla. Stat. (2000), on
Wednesday, Apri111, 2001, on the proposed Plan Amendments and following that Public Hearing
voted and recommended that the City Council approve the aforesaid Amendments to the City's
1990 Comprehensive Plan; and
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Whereas, the City Council feels it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of
Edgewater to amend its 1990 Comprehensive Plan as more particularly set forth hereinafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEW ATER, FLORIDA:
PART A.
AMENDMENT.
Amending the recreation and open space element by amending the data and inventory,
recreation and open space analysis, maps, tables, goals, objectives, and policies and by providing
consistency with other elements of the comprehensive plan.
PART B.
PUBLICATION.
That the notice of this proposed change of the Edgewater Comprehensive Plan shall be
published in the manner prescribed by 163.3184 ( 15) (c), Fla. Stat. (2000). The City Council shall
hold at least TWO (2) advertised Public Hearings on the proposed Comprehensive Plan
Amendments. The first publication shall appear at least SEVEN (7) days before the first Public
Hearing (Transmittal Hearing). 163.3184 ( 15) (b) 1., Fla. Stat. (2000). The second publication shall
appear at least FIVE (5) days before the second Public Hearing (Adoption Hearing). 163.3184 (15)
(b) 2., Fla. Stat. (2000). The required advertisement shall be no less than two columns wide by TEN
inches (10") long in a standard-size or tabloid-size newspaper, and the headline in the advertisement
shall be no smaller than EIGHTEEN (18) point. The advertisement shall not be placed in a portion
of the newspaper where legal notices and classified advertisements appear. The advertisement shall
be placed in a newspaper of general paid circulation in the City of Edge water, and of general interest
and readership in the municipality, not one of limited subject matter, pursuant to Chapter 50 of the
Florida Statutes. Whenever possible, the advertisement shall appear in the newspaper that is
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published at least FIVE (5) days a week, unless the only newspaper in the municipality is published
less than FIVE (5) days a week. 163.3184 (15) (c) 2.b., Fla. Stat. (2000). The advertisement shall
substantially be in the following form:
Notice of Comprehensive Plan Amendments
The City of Edgewater proposes to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 2001-0-39
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE
NO. 90-0-18, AMENDING THE RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE ELEMENT BY AMENDING THE DATA,
INVENTORY, AND ANALYSIS, MAPS,. TABLES, GOALS,
OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES AND BY PROVIDING
CONSISTENCY WITH OTHER ELEMENTS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR HOLDING PUBLIC
HEARINGS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTING THIS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA
DEP ARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, THE VOLUSIA
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, VOLUSIA
COUNTY, THE REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, THE ST.
JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, THE
DEP ARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND
ANY OTHER UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY THAT HAS REQUESTED A
COpy OF THE PLAN AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
A public hearing on the ordinance amending the Recreation and Open Space Element will be held
on June 18,2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center, 102 N. Riverside Drive, Edgewater, Florida
32132.
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PART C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
That as a condition precedent to the adoption of this ordinance amending the City's 1990
Comprehensive Plan, the City Council shall hold at least two advertised public hearings on the
proposed comprehensive plan or plan amendment as follows: The first public hearing shall be held
at the transmittal stage pursuant to subsection 163.3184 (15) (b), Fla. Stat. It shall be held on a
weekday at least 7 days after the day that the first advertisement is published. The second public
hearing shall be held at the adoption stage. It shall be held on a weekday at least 5 days after the day
that the second advertisement is published. 163.3184, Fla. Stat. (2000). The Adoption Hearing shall
be held within 120 days of the Department of Community Affairs having issued its Objections,
Comments, and Recommendations Report to the City.
PART D.
TRANSMITT AL OF AMENDMENTS TO PLAN.
Immediately following the Transmittal Hearing, the City Manager or his designee shall send
SIX (6) copies of the proposed Plan Amendments to the Florida Department of Community Affairs,
Division of Community Planning, Plan Processing Team, and all other items specified to be
transmitted in accordance with Rule 9J-11.006, F.A.C. The City Manager or his designee shall also,
immediately following the Transmittal Hearing, transmit a copy of the proposed Plan Amendments
to the V olusia Growth Management Commission, V olusia County, Regional Planning Council, the
8t. Johns River Water Management District (Water Management District), Florida Department of
Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection and to any other unit oflocal government
or governmental agency in the State that has filed a written request with the City of Edgewater for
a copy of such plan amendments. 163.3184 (3) (a), Fla. Stat.-(2000) and Rule 9J-11.006, F.A.C.
Within TEN (10) working days following the Adoption Hearing, the City Manager or his designee
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shall transmit FIVE (5) copies of the Plan Amendments and a copy of this ordinance to the
Department of Community Affairs. The City Manager or his designee shall also transmit within
TEN (10) working days a copy of the adopted Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan to the
Volusia Growth Management Commission, Volusia County, Regional Planning Council, the S1.
Johns River Water Management District (Water Management District), Florida Department of
Transportation, and Department of Environmental Protection. 163.3184 (7), Fla. Stat. (2000) &
Rule 9J-11.011 (3), F.A.C.
PART E.
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
That all ordinances or parts thereof that are in conflict with this ordinance shall be and the
same are hereby rescinded and repealed.
PART F.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
That this ordinance shall become effective upon its final adoption; and either the Department
of Community Affairs entering a final order finding these Comprehensive Plan Amendments in
compliance, or the Administration Commission entering a final order finding that these
Comprehensive Plan Amendments have been brought into compliance.
PART G.
SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY.
If any portion of this ordinance is for any reason held or declared to be unconstitutional,
inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this
ordinance or any provisions thereof shall be held to be inapplicable to any person, property, or
circumstance, such holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, property, or
circumstance.
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PART H. ADOPTION.
After Motion by Councilman Brown and Second by Councilman Vincenzi, the vote on the
first reading ofthis ordinance held on June 18,2001 is as follows:
the vote on the second reading of this ordinance was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt
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Councilman James P. Brown
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Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
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Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
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Councilwoman Judy Lichter X
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this l 7th day of necemher , 2001.
ATTEST:
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Scott A. Cookson, Esquire
City Attorney
Foley & Lardner
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF�EDGEEEWATER, FLORIDA
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Donald A. Schmidt
Mayor
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Robin L. Matusick
Legal Assistant
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this 17th
day of December 2001 under
Agenda Item No. 6-EE
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City of Edgewater
Comprehensive Plan
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
December 2000
Prepared F or.~
City of EDGE WATER
Planning Department
104 North Riverside Drive
Edgewater, Florida 32132
Prepared By:
Land Design Innovations, Inc.
151 Lookout Place, Suite 200
Maitland, Florida 32751
CITY OF EDGEW A TER
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. INTRO DU CTI ON ..........~.............................. ........................ ........ .................... .... ....... ..... 1
B. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DATA AND INVENTORy................................. 1
1. Existing Recreation Facilities ....................................................................................... 1
a. Resource-Based Facilities. ................................ ............. .......................... ..................................... 1
b . Activity-Based Facilities ........... .................................... .................. .............................................. 1
c. Passive Recreation Activities ................................................... .............................. ...................... 2
2. County Facilities .................................... ...... ............................... ..................... .............. 2
3. School Facilities............................................................................................................. 2
4. The Private Sector.... .... .................................................................................................. 2
5. Park Site Guidelines .......................... ....... ......................... ................. ................. .......... 2
a. Mini-Park/Ph yground .......... ............................................................. .............................. ............ 2
b . Neighborhood Park ....................................... ........... ....................................... ............... .............. 3
c. Community Park....................... ....................................... ........................ ..................................... 3
d. Regional Park....... ............ ................... ........................... ........ ......... ..... ............................. ............. 3
6. Existing Open Space ......................................................... ......................... .... ........... .... 3
a. Pastoral Open Space.............................. .................. ....................... ............................... ............... 4
b. Utilitarian Open Space ................................................ ..... ................... ............................ ............. 4
c. Corridor Open Space..... ............................. .... .......... .... ............... ................................................ 4
d. Multi-Use Open Space ........................................................................................... ...................... 4
C. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ANALYSIS ............................................................4
1. Population Impact................................................... .................. .................................... 4
2. Recreational Survey ............ ..... ....... ................... ............................................................ 4
3. Recreation and Open Space Standards ......................................................................... 5
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a. Parks...................... ............................................... ...... ..... .................................. ........... ................... 5
b. Recreational Facilities................................................................................................................... 5
c. Open Space.................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Future Parks and Recreation Facilities ......................................................................... 6
5. Land Acquisitions Program.............. .......... ................... ....................... .............. ........... 7
6. Future Access Issues ... .......:.............. ........... .......................................... ............ ........... 8
7. Future Recreational Facilities Provided by Private Sector............................................ 8
8. Future Open Space ....... ......... ................... ............................................................. ........ 9
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LIST OF TABLES
Table VII- 1: Inventory of Existing Recreational Facilities ................................................................... 10
Table VII- 2: Inventory of Privately Owned Recreation Facilities in Edgewater .............................. 14
Table VII - 3: Open Space Inventory ......................................................................................................... 15
Table VII - 4: Parks Level of Service Standards ....................................................................................... 16
Table VII- 5: Adopted Recreation Facility Standards............................................................................. 17
Table VII- 6: Proposed Park Land Acquisitions ..................................................................................... 18
LIST OF MAPS
Map VII -1: Location of Future Publicly Owned Recreation Facilities ................................................ 24
Map VII -2: ~ark Service Area ..................................................................... ......... ..............~.............. ......... 25
Map VII -3: Location of Open Space Parks.............................................................................................. 26
Map VII- 4: Target Areas for New Parks .................................................................................................27
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CHAPTER VII
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
Recreation is a fundamental need, essential to the well being of all people. We have the
responsibility for providing every population group in the community with a variety of opportunities
designed to meet their needs. Provision of adequate recreational programs is vitally important to the .
overall growth and development of the City.
With the rapid increase in population of Edgewater in the last decade, the demand for greater
recreational facilities and the need to protect valuable open space resources are important issues.
The City of Edgewater, along with other governmental agencies, shares in the responsibility of
providing these opportunities and protecting these resources.
This Element of the Comprehensive Plan assesses current opportunities, analyzes future needs, and
contains goal, objective, and policy statements, which shall be used by Edgewater to further the
system of public and private recreation and open space sites available to the public.
B. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DATA AND INVENTORY
This section will describe existing recreational facilities and park land acreage and assess their
adequacy.
1. Existing Recreation Facilities
The City of Edgewater currendy operates 32 park facilities within the City limits. An
inventory of existing publicly owned recreation sites and facilities in Edgewater is provided
in Table VII- 1. Map VII- 1 illustrates the locations of the publicly owned facilities. These
facilities are divided into three different categories, depending on their purpose. Each
category is described in detail below.
a. R f"c;()mTf"-R~c;prl F~rilitipc;
Resource-based activities are defined as sites and facilities centered around natural
resources, such as picnicking, hiking, swimming, and fishing. Edgewater is bounded
on the east by the Indian River which provides a variety of saltwater water sports;
shellfishing, clamming, etc. The river and its associated wedands provide recreation
in a beautiful, natural environment.
b. Artiv;t;T-R~c;prl F~r;litipc;
Activity-based sites and facilities are those which include the user 1n direct
participation, such as tennis, football, racquetball, baseball, bicycling, etc.
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c. P::l ssivp R prrp::lhnn A rhvihps
Recreation facilities and parks in the City of Edgewater afford recreation users with
both passive and active recreation opportunities. Passive recreation activities are
pursued in a more leisurely fashion and may take the form of nature walks, fishing or
picnicking.
2. County Facilities
No recreation facilities owned or operated by V olusia County are located within the City of
Edgewater. However, V olusia County_does operate a number of park facilities within the
City of New Smyrna Beach, several of which are within 5 miles of Edgewater. Additionally,
Volusia County operates two regional parks, Smyrna Dunes Park (255 acres), located in New
Smyrna Beach and Gemini Springs Park (210 acres), and located in Deleon Springs. Both of
these parks are primarily nature parks with limited active recreation facilities but due to their
size, they can be considered regional parks within a 60-mile radius of Edgewater.
3. School Facilities
The V olusia County School Board operates Edgewater Elementary and Indian River
Elementary School within the City of Edgewater. Edgewater Elementary currently houses
three (3) baseball fields that are operated and maintained by the City. These fields will be
converted into a soccer complex once new baseball fields are constructed at Hawks Park. In
1996, the School Board entered into an agreement with the City of Edgewater to allow for
joint use of the recreational facilities located on Indian River Elementary School property.
These facilities include outdoor basketball courts, a multi-purpose open area and a soccer
field. According to the agreement, the City is allowed use of these facilities during non-
school hours in exchange for providing maintenance and some facility improvements. In
addition,
4. The Private Sector
While the City of Edgewater strives to provide residents and tourists with abundant
recreational opportunities, the private sector also provides recreational opportunities. A,
swimming pool, health club, tennis courts, and other facilities are privately owned and an
important contribution to the City. Private recreation facilities are listed in Table VII- 2.
5. Park Site Guidelines
a. Mini- P~rk-/Pbyg:rnllnrl
Equipped play area with benches and open space, landscaping and picnic tables. The
recommended minimum size of a mini-park is between 1/4 to 1/2 acre. Mini-parks
serve a population between 500 and 1,000 people and have a geographic service area
of approximately 6 blocks. When determining the location of new mini-parks, the
City should consider any potential negative impacts on the adjacent properties; such
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as, lighting, litter and noise. Adequate buffering and site design standards that can
reduce noise, trash and light pollution should be incorporated into each park.
b. Npig}1hnrhnnc1 P~rk
A typical park setting contains free play area, tables, grills, playground equipment,
paved courts, etc. This type of park is designed to serve the needs of one or two
neighborhoods with a service radius of about3 /4 mile; serving a population of 2,000.
The minimum acreage required for a neighborhood park is 2 acres. Due to the
availability of property and existing development patterns, it may not be possible to
achieve the minimum recommended acreage and service areas in all areas of
Edgewater.
c. rnmmllnity P~rk
A Community park serves an entire community due to its resources or special
facilities, such as location, not found in other areas. Community parks also provide
facilities generally found in the neighborhood parks and mini-parks. The service
radius for a community park is generally three miles and serves a population of about
8,000 people. The suggested minimum size of new community parks should be
approximately 5 acres. However, new community parks could be less than five acres
in size and still adequately function as a community park facility.
d. Rpgjnn~l P~rk
This type of park is designed to serve an area with a service radius of about 60 miles;
serving a multi-county region. The suggested minimum acreage for a regional park
should be approximately 250 acres. However, a regional park could be less than 250
acres in size and still adequately function as a regional park facility.
6. Existing Open Space
In addition to the recreation sites and facilities, an inventory of open space must be
undertaken. Open space in this plan is defined as undeveloped land suitable for passive
recreation and for conservation uses. Examples of open space areas in Edgewater include
small lakes and borrow pits used for stormwater control; unimproved street right-of-way
easements east of Riverside Drive and an old landfill site not suitable for development. An
inventory of Edgewater's open space parks is provided in Table VII- 3. The Locations of
open space parks are shown on Map VII-3. As park lands are acquired and developed, the
natural areas are considered in the overall site plan. These natural areas serve as buffers and .
wildlife habitat and contribute to the aesthetic enjoyment of the site. Different forms of
open space are classified by their functions as follows:
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a. P:lstnr:ll OpPll Sp:lrp
Open space land preserved for the management, protection, and prudent use of
natural resources present on that land. Resource-based recreation may be allowed if
compatible with the site.
b. TTtilit:lr1:l11 OpPl1 Sp:lrp
Open space land reserved from intense development due primarily to public safety
constraints such as being prone to flooding, sinkhole formation, or having
contaminated soil, etc.
c. rnrric1nr OpPl1 Sr:lrp
The land preserved as open space that runs along a right-of-way or any long linear
open space through which people traveL
d. Mlllti-T T"p OpPl1 Sp:lrp
Often times open spaces perform a variety of functions. Multiple uses of open space
areas are not always inadvisable. Compatible multiple uses can occur and should be
encouraged in the future. The advantageous key to the multiple use of open space is
to ensure that secondary uses are compatible with the primary use or function of the
open space.
Some open spaces inventoried serve more than one function. Map VII - 3 shows the
location of Edgewater's existing open space parks. Within the City limits, open space parks
generally consist of small tracts of land, due to availability.
C. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ANALYSIS
1. Population Impact
The open space and recreation needs for Edgewater is based upon its current and projected
population estimates. These needs are determined by the difference between existing
facilities and the population's increased need for recreation and open space. Based on the
population estimates provided within the Future Land Use Element of this Plan,
Edgewater's population is expected to increase from a 2000 population of 18,865 to an
estimated population of 22,865 by 2005 and an estimated population of 26,398 in 2010.
Projected surpluses and/or deficiencies are described in detail later in this element.
2. Recreational Survey
The policy plan and the plaUning process must be directed to and include the citizen. Public
involvement should playa strong role in recreational planning. Periodic analysis should be
made of park and recreation preferences, needs and trends to project the necessary space
and facility requirements. A summary of public input was evaluated in February 1988,
through a recreational survey promoted by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the
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Parks and Recreation Department. A subsequent survey has not been completed since 1988.
In order to detennine if the City is best meeting the needs of its citizens, the City shall
conduct another survey by July of 2003. After the City has compiled the information from
this updated survey, the City shall consider completing a parks master plan. This master plan
will enable the City to analyze and plan for future parks and recreation needs, including the
necessary funding tools to implement the master plan.
3. Recreation and Open Space Standards
Standards playa major role in recreational planning. These are numerical approximations of
the number of recreational sites and facilities required to meet the needs of the population. .
Recreation standards for the City of Edgewater are described below and are presented for
both parks and recreational facilities.
a. ...E.arks.
The City of Edgewater currently has an adopted level of service standard for park
land of 5 acres per 1,000 population. The City has also adopted individual level of
service s~dards for neighborhood and community parks and for open space.
The classification of park land into different categories is difficult since many parks
meet the criteria for several different categories. For that purpose, the City will
continue to use the adopted level of service for overall park land, but will start using
a combined standard for community and neighborhood parks and a level of service
based on service area for mini-parks.
The City recognizes that setting a combined level of service standard may cause
certain deficient areas to be overlooked. Therefore, the City has also established
minimum distance guidelines for community and neighborhood park service areas.
This standard will help identify the general areas where new community and
neighborhood parks need to be established. Table VII- 4 shows the level of service
standard for parks and indicates current surpluses or deficiencies. The table also
contains standards for park size, location and population.
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Recreational level of service standards were developed to assist park planners in
creating a measurable system of determining when additional facilities are needed to
keep pace with public demand. The City adopted recreational facility standards based
upon the National Parks, RecreatiOri\and Open Space Standards developed by the
National Recreation and Park Association and modified for the City of Edgewater.
These standards and any surpluses or deficiencies are presented in Table VII- 5. A
new standard for bicycle/pedestrian trails was created to help plan for future trail
Improvements.
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Open space areas in the midst of developed urban settings help define urban form
and are a basic element to good land use patterns. The provision of open space in
such instances breaks up the harsh "streetscape" and offers aesthetic relief to the
urban resident. Open space in non-residential settings is a factor in the overall
attractiveness of the community as a whole and often makes the difference in
attracting new businesses and residents to the community. The Land Development
Code shall include standards ensuring the reservation of open space areas in future
developments. The City of Edgewater currently has 73.94 acres of designated open
space and each open space is listed in Table VII- 3.
4. Future Parks and Recreation Facilities
The best way to provide for future population in the City of Edgewater is through the
development of new parks. Community parks will be developed in two (2) planning
districts. These districts. are determined by location, access, and proximity to elementary
schools. These parks will also feature several recreation facilities at a single site, reducing
development costs and access problems often associated with facilities that are more widely
dispersed. Each community park will feature a unique layout as well as an appropriate set of
facilities. Map VII - 4 illustrates three areas where additional community parks should be
located.
Most recreational opportunities in the City of Edgewater currently exist in an area adjacent
to the Indian River Intracoastal Waterway. Although these are not large parks and do not
contain a large variety of recreation facilities, they should be considered as regional parks,
due to the access to the Indian River and the amount of people who make use of them.
Menard-May Park is a unique park containing a small swimming beach on the Intracoastal
Waterway. Presently it is closed to the public for swimming, due to health and safety
hazards from stormwater run-offs and their contaminants. The City has taken steps to
eliminate this problem locally, but needs the help of adjacent cities, the County, and state
agencies to improve the water quality of the Intracoastal Waterway. Once this is completed,
the City plans to move the beach to the north side of the property to provide swimmingin a
safe and healthy designated area.
There is a need for more mini-parks/playgrounds, which consist of playground equipment
and open play areas. Land acquisition for this type of park will be pursued and the location
determined by population, access, adjacent land uses and availability. Map VII- 4 illustrates
two areas within the City that should be targeted for new mini-parks.
Based on the data contained in Table VII- 4, the City of Edgewater has sufficient total park
land acreage to serve its current population although a deficiency exists in the amount of
acreage needed for neighborhood parks. However, through an analysis of Map VII- 2, few
areas in the City lie outside of the service area of some type of park. If the City acquires new
park lands in the future, it should consider acquiring lands that can be developed as
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neighborhood parks to ensure that all of Edgewater's citizens have adequate access to each
type of park facility.
The City will also need to ensure that future parks and recreation needs are met when
annexing new lands. This will be a central issue for the southern and western areas of the
City, particularly the area near the 442/Interstate 95 interchange. Areas targeted for
additional park lands are illustrated on Map VII- 4.
An analysis of Table VII- 4 shows that several recreational facility types will be deficient by
2005 based on population estimates and existing facilities. In addition to the new acreage
being targeted for acquisition, the City is planning new development to two existing facilities
The City plans to increase its inventory of soccer fields by redeveloping Edgewater Ballfields
Park as a soccer complex, and to increase its inventory of ballfields and other recreational
facilities, by constructing four ballfields, a conservation area, and an amphitheater when
developing Hawks Park. However, it is likely that these developments will not occur until
after 2005.
Park. The City should attempt to plan for the other facility deficiencies identified in Table
VII- 5.
It is likely that these renovations will not occur until after 2005.
5. Land Acquisitions Program
According to an analysis of park land deficiencies and service area boundaries, the City of
Edgewater generally has good parks coverage. Map VII- 2 illustrates the service area
boundaries of Edgewater's parks. Although the neighborhood parks category shown in
Table VII- 4 lists a deficiency of approximately 34 acres, the City has a total park land
surplus of more than 48 acres. In order to increase the availability of parks and to decrease
the deficiency in the neighborhood park category, the City of Edgewater is interested in
acquiring additional park lands. Table VII- 6 lists those areas the City has targeted for
acquisition.
The City is currendy interested in acquiring approximately 40 acres of property for new
parks, a 10 acre and a 30 acre parcel. Both properties that comprise the potential new park
acreage would be community parks serving a broad area of the City. The 10 acre project
would be developed as a cultural park containing a City museum and arboretum, in addition
to other facilities. The 30 acre project would be developed as a nature park containing trails,
primitive camping facilities and environmental education components. Due to the potential
to increase the access to and availability of recreational facilities at these properties, the City
should complete conceptual master plans for each potential acquisition site. The completion
of master plans could also help ensure linkages between existing and proposed parks, as well
as linkages among parks and residential, business and cultural resources.
Large areas within the City are becoming scarce and very expensive; therefore, it is
imperative that the City pursues the purchase of larger parcels when available and feasible.
These parcels are important to accommodate the larger facilities and allow open space for
buffers between these facilities and adjoining residential areas.
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6. Future Access Issues
Different population groups have particular access problems. In planning for new parks and
facilities, as well as in improving the existing inventory, it will be necessary to address these
access needs. The handicapped, the elderly, and even the young are sometimes prevented
from utilizing parks and facilities due to inadequate access. Currently, all of Edgewater's
parks are fully accessible. Development planning of any future recreational park or facility
shall address the access needs of all groups.
Access to the Indian River is another important issue for the City of Edgewater. Currently,
the City operates five parks along the Indian River, which are connected by a 3.1-mile-
Riverwalk, and contain a total of 32 parking spaces. Three private facilities also provide boat
access to the Indian River to their members. The existing public parking spaces for the boat
ramps are insufficient. However, the scarcity of large parcels and high cost of riverfront
property makes acquisitions of additional lands difficult However, the City will continue to
look for additional lands to address the need of public parking spaces. As a temporary
remedy to this problem, the City is studying the possibility of adding overflow parking for
boat users at Menard-May Park.
. '"
A second plan to increase boat access to the Indian River is to provide non-motorized
boating opportunities. The City is currently studying the option of allowing a private vendor
to rent kayaks and canoes from one of the City's riverfront parks. This would allow a wider
segment of the population to enjoy the recreational and environmental benefits of the Indian
River. Due to the low development costs of such a program and the potential for lease
revenues, the City should develop a plan to allow boat rentals from a City riverfront park.
Another option to increase the general access to all bf the City's recreation facilities would
bean extension of the City's trail network. Establishing a plan for future extensions to the
existing trail system would increase access and enable the City to establish trailheads, define
trail destinations and identify priorities for -future improvements. The City should complete a
trail master plan that identifies existing City trail resources, identifies any existing or
proposed trail systems in the City of New Smyrna Beach or Volusia County, identifies
potential trailheads and destinations and provides a prioritized list of future improvements.
7. Future Recreational Facilities Provided by Private Sector
The private sector plays a major role in providing recreation and leisure opportunities to
residents and visitors alike. Health clubs and a swimming pool are private facilities operated
within the City's limits. Other private companies or investors will be encouraged to seek
possible enterprises within the City of Edgewater. The City has attempted on several
occasions to. enter into a joint venture to establish a golf course within Edgewater. The City
should continue to explore these efforts and utilize any future golf course to dispose of
.excess treated effluent.
Additionally, the City entered into an agreement with the Edgewater YMCA to help fund
construction of its new facility. This facility is a 19,000 square foot building containing a
gymnasium, meeting areas and a full fitness room. The YMCA will operate the building and
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will now administer several City-run recreational programs. The City also benefits from this
joint venture by helping to fill some of its recreational needs by providing additional
basketball courts, a gymnasium and fitness room. The YMCA is currently raising funds to
construct a heated swimining pool and to add a day care facility.
8. Future Open Space
There are areas in the City of Edgewater that should be part of the open space element
because they can fulfill potentially important open space functions. Such open spaces will
provide river access as well as enhance recreational opportunities and preserve ecologically
important resources. Table VII- 3 displays an inventory of all existing open space areas in
Edgewater and Map VII- 3 illustrates the location of these areas. An analysis of the location
map for open space areas reveals that the Florida Shores area and property adjacent to the
Indian River contain the largest number of open space areas and are generally well-served.
However, due to the unique character of the Indian River and the small size of most of the
existing open space areas, the City should attempt to acquire additional open space areas.
Additional acquisitions of property alop.g the Indian River may prove difficult due to the
scarcity and high cost of riverfront Iarid:" If vacant open space property becomes available
along the Indian River, the City should make all efforts to secure this land and add to its
open space inventory.
Another possible acquisition area is the Turnbull Hammock property. Approximately 1,200
acres of this environmentally sensitive property is already owned and managed by the St
Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). The District has plans to acquire
.additional acreage within the Turnbull Hammock area, adjacent to the City limits. An
additional benefit of adding this acreage to the available open space area for the City of
Edgewater is its location near the growing western boundary of the City. Future annexations
in this area are likely to occur and with the~e annexations, the need for additional open space
will increase. The City should support the acquisition efforts of the SJRWMD in any
possible manner.
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Table VII-l: Inventory of Existing Recreational Facilities
7
8
9
10
11
1
Sanchez Park .55
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: None
Other: Fishing, pedestrian and auto access
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: 1 Gazebo
Other: Fishing, pedestrian and auto access
Park T e: Nei hborhood Park
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: 1 tennis court, 2 handball courts, 16 shuffleboard, 1
bocci ball, playground, meeting room, restrooms, 16 picnic tables, 4
grills, 3 picnic shelters, 4 boat ramps
Other: Fishing, pedestrian and auto access
Park T e: Communi Park
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: 1 volleyball court, playground, restrooms, 10 plCruC
tables, 3 grills, 1 picnic shelter, 1 boat ramp
Other: Saltwater beach, pedestrian and auto access, fishing
Park T e: Communi Park
Natural'Resources: None
Facilities: 20,000 sf recreation complex, 2 basketball/volleyball
courts, fitness center, aerobics room, teen/senior room, restrooms
Other: None
Park T e: Communitv Park
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: None
Other: Fishing, auto and pedestrian access
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: None
Other: Fishing, pedestrian access
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: None
Other: Fishing, pede~trian access
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: Fishing dock, 3 picnic tables, restrooms, parking
Other: Fishing, pedestrian access
Park T e: Nei hborhood Park
Natural Resources: lake
Facilities: None
Other: None
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: Concrete multi-purpose trail/walkway
Other: Pedestrian access ark connector
2
Highland Shores Park 3.52
3
Kennedy Park 2.70
4
Menard-May Park 2.67
5
Hawks Park Recreation 26
Complex
6
Riverside Drive/Magnolia .13
Avenue
Hardin Place .27
Virginia Street .46
Veterans Park 1.46
Mango Tree Lake 35
Riverwalk 3.1 miles
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Edgewater Library 1.32
Shangri-La .99
Edgewater Ballfields 8.3
Whistle Stop Park 13.74
Lake & Alice Park .68
19th Street/India Palm 3.98
Drive
Duck Lake Park 3.92
21 st Street/Kumquat 3.78
Drive
2151 Street/Lime Tree .23
Drive
21st Street/Mango Tree .34
Drive
29th Street/Lime Tree 10.56
Drive
~aturalllesources:~one
Facilities: Meeting/activity room
Other: ~one
~atural llesources: ~one
Facilities: ~one
Other: ~one
Park T e: Mini Park
~aturalllesources:~one
Facilities: 3 softball/baseball fields, meeting/activity room,
parking, restrooms, 6 picnic tables, 2 grills, 1 picnic shelter
Other: ~one
Park T e: Communi Park
~atural llesources: ~one .
Facilities: 3 softball/baseball fields, 4 tennis courts, 4 handball
courts, parking, fitness course, 1 basketball court, playground,
restrooms, 5 picnic tables, 2 picnic shelters, 16 picnic tables, 8,000
sf skateboard park
Other: ~one
Park T e: Communi Park
~atural llesources: ~one
Facilities: PlaygroWld, 2 picnic tables, 1 grill
Other: ~ one
Park T e: Lake and Alice Park
~aturalllesources:Lake
Facilities: ~one
Other: Fishing
Park T e: ~ei hborhood Park
~ atural llesources: Lake
Facilities: ~one
Other: Fishing
Park T e: ~e. hborhood Park
~atural llesources: Lake
Facilities: ~one
Other: Fishing
Park T e: ~ei hborhood Park
~atural llesources: Lake
Facilities: None
Other: Fishing .
Park T e: Nei hborhood Park
~atural llesources: Lake
Facilities: ~one
Other: Fishing
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
~atural llesources: Lake
Facilities: ~one
Other: Fishing
Park T e: Communitv Park
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23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
15th Street/Mango Tree .34
Drive
19th Street/Queen Palm 3.35
Drive
Rotary Park 8.65
15th Street/Royal Palm .23
Drive
15th Street/Travelers .23
Palm Drive
Umbrella Tree Park .46
442/Victory Palm Drive .23
2151 Street/Willow Oak .46
Drive
Edgewater Community Unknown
Center
Land@ 10
30th Street 1.25 miles
YMCA Unknown
Natural Resources: Lake
Other: Fishing
Facilities: None
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
Natural Resources: Lake
Facilities: None
Other: Fishing
Park T e: Nei hborhood Park
Natural Resources: Lake
Facilities: Basketball court, 3 horseshoe pits, 12 plcruc tables,
gazebo, pavilion, parking, playground, restrooms
Other: Fishing
Park T e: Communitv Park
Natural Resources: None
Facilities: None
Other: None
Park T e: Mini Park Plav
Natural Resources: None
Facilities: None
Other: None
Park T e: Mini Park Plav
Natural Resources: None
Facilities: Playground
Other: None
Park T e: Mini Park PIa ound
Natural Resources: None
Facilities: None
Other: None
Park T e: Mini Park Plav ound
Natural Resources: None
Facilities: None
Other: None
Natural Resources: None
Facilities: Meeting/activity room, parking, restrooms
Other: None
~aturaIIlesources:None
Facilities: None
Other: None
~atural Ilesources: None
Facilities: 1.25 mile bike path
Other: None
Park T e: Communitv Park
Natural Resources: None
Facilities: Meeting/ Activity rooms, parking, restrooms,
gymnasium, fitness center, playground
Other: None
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TOTAL ACREAGE 142.5
TOTAL 4.35 miles
BICYCLE/PED
PATHS
Source: City of Edgewater Parks and Recreation Department, January 2001.
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Table VII- 2: Inventory of Privately Owned Recreation Facilities in Edgewater
Cameron's Marina
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: Parking, boat ramps
Other: Fishing, pedestrian and auto
access
Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: 2 tennis courts, 6
shuffleboard, pool, 2 horseshoe pits,
meeting! activity room, parking,
restrooms, 6 picnic tables, 2 grills
Other: Fishing, auto and pedestrian
nver access
Evergreen! US 1 Unknown Natural Resources: None
Facilities: 1 tennis court, parking
Other: Church
Pelican Cove West Unknown Natural Resources: None
Facilities: Pool, meeting! activity
room; parking, restrooms
Other: None
Aqua Park Unknown Natural Resources: None
Facilities: Pool, parking, restrooms, 6
picnic tables
Other: None
Pelican Cove East Unknown Natural Resources: Indian River
Facilities: None
Other: Fishin river access
Florida Shores Homeowners Assc. .68 Natural Resources: None
Facilities: Meeting! activity center,
parking, restrooms
Other: None
Source: City of Edgewater Parks and Recreation Department, January 2001.
Unknown
Edgewater Landing
4.0
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Table VII- 3: Open Space Inventory
Duck Lake Park
Shan '-La
19th Street ueen Palm Drive
21 st Street Kum uat Drive
19th Street India Palm Drive
21 st Street Man 0 Tree Drive
29th Street Lime Tree Drive
Hi Wand Shores Park
Sanchez Park
Ma olia Street
Hardin Place
Vir . . Avenue
Old Landfill
Man 0 Lake
Pastoral 3.92
Utilitarian .99
Pastoral 3.55
Pastoral 3.78
Pastoral 3.98
Pastoral 2.06
Pastoral 5.73
Pastoral 3.52
Corridor .55
Corridor .13
Corridor .27
Corridor .46
Utilitarian . 10.0
Pastoral 35.0
TotalO en S ace Acrea e 73.94
Source: City of Edgewater Parks and Recreation Department:, January 2001
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Table VII- 4: Parks Level of Service Standards
Total Park Land 142.55(2) 94.33 +48.22
Source: City of Edgewater Parks and Recreation Department, January 2001
(1) Includes Smyrna Dunes Park, Gemini Springs Park and Chuck Lennon Park; all operated by
V olusia County.
(2) Acreage does not include V olusia County regional parks.
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Table VII- 5: Adopted Recreation Facility Standards
Tennis Courts
Racquetball/Handb
all
Baseball Softball
Multi-
ose Soccer
Shuffleboard
Fitness Trails
Basketball Courts
Bocci Ball
Volle ball
Communitv Center
Boat Ram s
Activities Center
G mnasium
Bicycle/Pedestrian
Trail
Source: National Park, Recreation and Open Space Standards; National Recreation and Park
Association, and City Parks Department, modified for the City of Edgewater, January 2001.
1 4 000
1/4,000
6
1
-(5)
- 1
-(6)
1 1 500
1 14 000
1 5 000
1 10 000
1 5 000
1 30 000
1 4 700
1 15 000
NA
1 mile/4,000
16
1
4
1
1
1
7
1
2
4.35 miles
+5
- 1
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Table VII- 6: Proposed Park Land Acquisitions
Hawks Park
Community Park
anne
4 ballfields, amphitheater, conservation
area
Ed ewater Ballfields Communi Park 8.3(1) Redevelo into a soccer com lex
Source: City of Edgewater Parks and Recreation Department, January 2001
(1) Existing acreage
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 1: Provide sufficient recreational par~s, facilities, and open space areas to meet the needs of
the community and its visitors that satisfies the health, safety, and welfare of all. This includes all
groups such as handicapped, elderly, and pre-school age children.
Objective 1.1: To ensure adequate lands are provided for public parks and recreational
facilities, the City shall utilize level of service standards and other criteria specific to population, park
size and location.
Policy 1.1.1:
The level of service standard for parks within Edgewater shall be as
follows:
, Policy 1.1.2:
. Overall Park Land: Five acres per 1,000 residents. This standard
includes both passive open space and developed park areas.
. Comrriunity and Neighborhood Parks: Three acres per 1,000
residents.
The City of Edgewater shall utilize the following criteria for determining
the location and need for park lands:
Policy 1.1.3:
. Regional Park - Large resource based area that serves two or more
communities or counties and is usually located within a thirty (30) to
sixty (60)-minute driving distance of the residents they serve.
Suggested park size is 250 acres minimum, or 20 acres per 1,000
population served.
. Community Park - A facility designed to serve the needs of more than
one neighborhood. This facility type shall serve a minimum of 8,000
City residents and is located no greater than three (3) miles from
those residents. The suggested minimum size of any new community
parks is five (5) acres.
. . Neighborhood Park - A facility that serves an entire neighborhood or
area with a minimum of 2,000 city residents and is located no greater
than three-fourths (3/4) of a mile from those residents. The
suggested minimum size of a neighborhood park is acres.
. Mini Park - Small park serving a concentrated or limited population
of 500 to 1,000 residents within a radius of up to six (6) blocks. A
minimum size of one half (1/2) acre for each stand alone park is
recommended.
The City of Edgewater should attempt to acquire additional park lands
for activities illustrated on Table VII- 6.
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Policy 1.1.4:
The City shall apply the following level of service standards for
recreation facilities:
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4000
4000.
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1 1 500
1 14 000
1 5 000
1 10 000
1 5 000
1 30 000
1 4 700
1 15000
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1 mile 4 000
Objective 1.2: The City of Edgewater shall provide a system of parks and recreation
facilities meeting the needs of the population by 2005.
Policy 1.2.1:
Policy 1.2.2:
Policy 1.2.3:
Policy 1.2.4:
Policy 1.2.5:
By December 2001, the City shall review its recreational impact fee
ordinance and revise where necessary to raise revenues to purchase land
and develop new community parks, neighborhood parks, and mini-parks
in planning districts where needed.
By December 2001, The City shall revise and review the effectiveness of
its current user fees, registration fees, and non-resident fees at parks and
facilities to determine if sufficient revenues are generated to purchase and
maintain playground and other recreation equipment.
Preserve and maintain existing parks and recreation facilities through the
use of adequate operating budgets and proper management techniques.
The City of Edgewater will meet the adopted level of service standards
for recreational facilities.
By July 2003, the City of Edgewater shall complete conceptual master
plans for any lands listed on Table VII- 6.
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Objective 1.3: Protect existing City lands designated as open space from incompatible land
uses and pursue acquisition of additional needed open space based on level of service standards.
Policy 1.3.1:
Policy 1.3.2:
By December 2002, The City of Edgewater shall adoptstandards within
its Land Development Code addressing the protection of designated
open spaces. These standards shall be used to review proposed
development in and adjacent to designated open space areas.
By December 2005, The City of Edgewater shall attempt to acquire a
minimum of 1 acre of open space area located on the Indian River and
listed on the table of proposed open space acquisitions.
Objective 1.4: All public recreation facilities shall have operational automobile, bicycle, and
pedestrian access facilities.
Policy 1.4.1:
Policy 1.4.2:
Policy ~.4.3:
Policy 1.4.4:
The City of Edgewater shall provide parking spaces at parks, where
feasible and bicycle racks at all recreational sites by July 2003.
New public parks and facilities shall be designed and constructed with
access-ways which are compatible with the character and quality of
natural resources found on site.
New and undeveloped neighborhood and mini-park facilities shall be
provided with separate bicycle and pedestrian access-wayswhen
developed.
By December of 2003, the City of Edgewater shall complete a bicycle
and pedestrian trail master plan for the entire City. At a minimum, this
study shall identify existing City trail resources, identify any existing or
proposed trail systems in the City of New Smyrna Beach, the City of Oak
Hill and V olusia County, identify potential trailheads and destinations
and provide a prioritized list of future improvements.
Objective 1.5: All new public parks and recreational facilities shall be developed to provide
full accessibility to the handicapped, elderly, and youth.
Policy 1.5.1:
The City of Edgewater shall provide handicapped parking spaces
pursuant to the requirements provided in the Land Development Code
and barrier-free access to all new public parks and recreation facilities
that will contain parking.
Objective 1.6: The City of Edgewater shall increase the accessibility to public waterways,
particularly the Indian River.
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Policy 1.6.1:
Policy 1.6.2:
Policy 1.6.3:
The City of Edgewater shall attempt to secUre additional access points
along the Intracoastal Waterway through the most economical methods;
grants, impact fees, and general revenues.
. By December 2005, the City shall create 10 additional parking spaces at
municipal boat ramps to allow access of additional recreational boating
on the Intracoastal Waterway.
By July 2002, the City of Edgewater Parks and Recreation Department
shall complete and present to the City Council a study of the potential to
operate kayak and canoe rental from a City riverfront park.
Objective 1.7: New public parks and recreational facilities shall be developed to include
safety provisions that will reduce the risk of injury by accidents.
Policy 1.7.1:
Policy 1.7.2:
Lighting, rails, fences, and information signage shall be installed at all
new public parks and recreation facilities as needed.
All new parks and recreation facilities shall be designed so that children's
play areas are at least 100 ft. from vehicular access points or are separated
by a fence.
Objective 1.8: Coordinate and improve efforts with all levels of government, public
agencies, and the private sector to provide recreational opportunities.
Policy 1.8.1:
Policy 1.8.2:
Policy 1.8.3:
Policy 1.8.4:
The City of Edgewater shall coordinate with any developers of a golf
course within the City limits to provide golf facilities to the public.
By December 2002, the City of Edgewater shall amend its Land
Development Code to require all new residential subdivisions to provide
mini-parks, neighborhood parks or community parks based on the
adopted service area standards for each park and the projected
population and size of the proposed development.
Maintain existing relationships and interlocal agreements between the
City of Edgewater Recreation Department, V olusia County School
Board, Volusia County Recreation Department, and the New Smyrna
Beach Recreation Department.
Continue to utilize public input on parks and recreation issues and help
coordinate public and private efforts to provide recreational
opportunities through the City of Edgewater Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
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Policy 1.8.5:
The City of Edgewater shall support efforts of the SJRWMD and other
agencies to acquire additional lands within the Turnbull Hammock area.
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Map VII-1: Location of Existing
Publicly Owned Recreation Facilities
N City of Edgewater Municipal Boundary
Streets
~ark Locations:
J! Community Park
_ II Mini Park/Playground
I!] Neighborhood Park
Numbers relate to information contained
in Table VlI-1.
Existing Land Use:
_ Parks/Recreation
D Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Rural Residential
_ Vacant
_ Water Features
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au.. LAND DESIGN INNOVATIONS
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Map \'11-2: Park Service Areas
Neity of Edgewater Municipal Boundary
Streets
Park locations:
II Community Park
II Mini Park/Playground
i!l Neighborhood Park
_ Water Features
D Mini Park/Playground Service Area (6 Block Radius)
D Neighborhood Service Area (314 Mile Radius)
o Community Service Area (3 Mile Radius)
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