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Current Status
Preliminary park planning began in December 2007. Construction is scheduled to begin by 2012. The county may be able to start construction earlier if funding allows.
A public meeting was held on May 28 to provide more information to neighbors the root rot infection in the park, and request input on two different preliminary concept plans for the park. Public input about these plans was accepted through June 8, 2008. A summary of all the comments received about these plans is now available under the"Public Particiaption" section below.
An updated proposed concept plan will now be developed by staff and mailed out to neighbors this summer for further input.
Root Rot Detected in the Park
Over the last few years, a number of Douglas fir trees in Tiger Tree
Park have been blown down during storms. Laminated root rot
has been identified as a contributing factor.
Douglas Fir trees are vulnerable to root rot, which is a
disease that weakens and ultimately kills the affected
tree. It spreads from tree to tree and can destroy entire
forests if not controlled.
In February 2008, the county hired an arborist to examine
the trees in the park, and make recommendations
about how to control root rot in the park. More information.
Click the following links, or scroll down the page, to access additional project information:
Project Description
This 6-acre park is located a few blocks north of Padden Parkway, between NE 145th and 149th avenues in the Sifton area. The existing undeveloped park property is surrounded on all sides by homes and features rough trails through both wooded and open lawn areas. There are entrances from NE 149th Street, NE 85th Circle and NE 145th Street.
The name of the park refers to its geographic location near the Tiger Tree housing development. It is a placeholder name used for identification of the site and may be changed if neighbors wish.
Public Participation
Major decisions about what the park will look like and what types of features it will be made during the planning and design process. Project staff relies on public participation to help guide this process. Your input helps us:
- Understand and respond to the needs and concerns of your neighborhood.
- Understand which park features are most important to you and your neighbors.
- Learn about the potential for community fundraising to add features to the park.
The first mailing and comment form was mailed out in late March 2008. The county then hosted a public meeting in May 2008, and presented several preliminary concept plans to neighbors for input. Input was also collected through the Web page. Staff is currently working on developing an updated proposed concept plan, which will be mailed out to neighbors in a newsletter this summer for additional input.
May 2008 public meeting materials
March/April 2008 newsletter and comment form mailing
Project Schedule
Late fall 2007-summer 2008: Planning and preliminary design phase; public feedback obtained; preferred concept plan developed.
Summer/fall 2008: Proposed concept plan presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for approval; planning phase ends; final design and permitting phase begins.
Fall 2008-spring 2009: Design and permitting phase substantially completed
2012: Construction scheduled to begin. If funding allows, the county might be able to start construction sooner.
Project Funding
Design and construction of Tiger Tree Neighborhood Park is funded by park impact fees, which are paid whenever a new residential property is developed, and the real estate excise tax, which is paid whenever property is sold. Maintenance of the park will be funded by the Greater Clark Parks District, a special district approved by voters in the unincorporated urban area of Clark County in 2005.
Contact Information:
Robin Washington, Project Manager
Clark County Public Works
Phone:
360-397-6118 x. 4572
E-mail: Robin.Washington@clark.wa.gov
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