HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2004-R0373 - Agreement Approving Design Guidelines - Sam Wahl Recreational Area - 07_21_2004Resolution No. 2004—RO373
July 21, 2004
Item No. 21
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, an Agreement approving the
Design Guidelines and the Development Plan for the Sam Wahl Recreational Area at
Lake Alan Henry. Said Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution
as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council this 21st da
ATTEST:
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Reb ca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Randy T sdell
Community Services Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
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July 9, 2004
Resolution No. 2004-RO373
Design Guidelines
for the
Samuel W. Wahl Recreation Area
Lake Alan Henry
Garza & Kent Counties, Texas
PSC
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc.
Design Guidelines for the
Samuel W. Wahl Recreation Area
Lake Alan Henry, Garza and Kent Counties, Texas
Table of Conents
Chapter 1: Overview 3
Tourism Development Plans 4
Master Planning for Lake Alan Henry Recreation 4
Why Design Guidelines 5
Chapter 2: Inspirations and Influences of Design 6
Native American Influences 6
Ranching Influences 6
Organic Influences 7
Chapter 3: Site Selection and Site Design 8
Site Suitability
8
Topography
8
Watersheds
8
Soils
8
Vegetation
8
Cultural Resources
8
Building Orientation
9
Shade Techniques
9
Site Design
10
Accessibility
Vehicular Circulation and Parking Areas
10
Pedestrian Circulation
10
Landscaping
10
Site Furnishings
10
Exterior Lighting
10
Utilities
11
Chapter 4: Major Design Elements 13
Colors Drawn from the Natural Environment 13
Rubble Stone Walls and Faux Petroglyphs 13
Masonry Construction Techniques 14
Laser Cut Steel Decorative Elements 15
Doors and Windows 16
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Chapter 5: Facility Types 17
Public Buildings 17
Open -Air Public Structures 18
Support Buildings 20
Chapter 6: Recreational Improvements 21
Boating, Fishing and Swimming Improvements 21
Picnicking, Hiking and Interpretive Exhibits 22
Camping Facilities 22
Chapter 7: Signage 25
Appendix A: Development Plan 26
Appendix B: Materials and Amenities 28
Appendix C: Plant Materials 35
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Design Guidelines for the
Samuel W. Wahl Recreation Area
Lake Alan Henry, Garza and Kent Counties, Texas
Chapter 1: Overview
In the early 1990's, the City of Lubbock constructed the John T. Montford Dam, which created
Lake Alan Henry in Garza and Kent Counties, southeast of Post, Texas. Although the lake's
primary purpose is to provide a future water supply for the city, its projected size of 2,888 acres
and 40-foot average depth, coupled with its location on U.S. 84 near Lubbock make the lake a
popular destination for anglers and boaters.
Lake Alan Henry
Public recreational access to the lake is from the Samuel W. Wahl Recreation Area on the north
shore of Lake Alan Henry. Owned by the City of Lubbock, the area offers boating, fishing and
primitive camping by fee permit, and is open to the public twenty-four hours a day.
The City of Lubbock also owns and operates a Wildlife Mitigation Area located north, east and
south of the Montford Dam. The Wildlife Area consists of over 3,600 acres managed under
state and federal guidelines to enhance wildlife habitat. The management of this area is
required because the filling of Lake Alan Henry displaced almost 3,000 acres of existing wildlife
habitat. The City offers limited daytime public access to the Wildlife Area for hiking, nature
photography and wildlife observation.
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Tourism Development Plans
Now that the dam construction is completed and the lake established as a prime warm -weather
destination for boaters and anglers, the City of Lubbock has turned its attention to developing
opportunities for year-round visitors. The focus of these improvements is the Samuel Wahl
Recreation Area on the north shore of the lake. When fully developed, the 580-acre site will
offer recreational opportunities for area and regional tourists with multiple opportunities for
outdoor activities ranging from boating to birding.
The intention of the City is to expand the Sam Wahl Recreation Area to provide a "second
destination" for year-round use, with facilities and activities to attract a wide -variety of visitors.
Adding visitors will enhance revenues, allowing the city to provide additional facilities designed
to move the lake toward self-supporting status. In addition to amenities to complement water
related activities, the City of Lubbock will develop camping and day use facilities that will
highlight the area's unique cultural and natural history and scenic setting.
Future planned developments include additional boat ramps and fishing piers and a marina
to enhance the lake experience for boaters and anglers. Interpretive exhibits and hiking trails
will appeal to visitors interested in exploring the area's unique geology, wildlife and cultural
and natural history. Restroom and shower facilities and picnic areas will benefit all visitors.
Campgrounds will provide areas for RVs and trailers, as well as tent camping. Cabins, picnic
areas, group meeting facilities and open—air pavilions will make Lake Alan Henry a destination
for school and youth groups, reunions and retreats.
Master Planning for Lake Alan Henry Recreation
Obviously, improvements of this magnitude will take many years to complete. Because of
the variety of buildings and other facilities planned, and because of the long-range timetable
for development, the Lubbock City Council felt that master planning for Lake Alan Henry was
necessary to provide guidance for future staff and councils.
In order to create a cohesive, well -planned development that reflects the cultural and natural
history of the region, the City of Lubbock commissioned Parkhill Smith and Cooper to do
preliminary analysis and programming for the site, and to develop a Master Development Plan
and Design Guidelines for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. These documents will assure
that the amenities constructed at the lake are thoughtfully planned and sensitively designed to
provide the best possible experiences for lake visitors.
The Preliminary Analysis and Programming Phase of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area project
was completed prior to the development of any documents. During this phase the Parkhill,
Smith, & Cooper (PSC) team assessed existing documents and reports and assembled
information vital to the development of the Master Development Plan and Design Guidelines.
Market analysis was also included to identify ways to appeal to various markets served by the
facility.
Identification of issues concerning cultural resources and compliance with the Texas Antiquities
Code (TAC) was also part of this phase. Determination of facility locations in the Master
Development Plan will be made in consultation with Prewitt and Associates, the cultural
resources team member, to avoid destruction of valuable resources and to enhance visitor
awareness of the region's cultural history.
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The Samuel W. Wahl Recreation Area Development Plan, a separate but related document
to the Design Guidelines, will consist primarily of maps and site drawings that indicate the
locations of existing and proposed infrastructure and facilities and analyze their relationships to
one another and to the internal circulation routes of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. The Master
Development Plan will indicate the location and relative size of existing and proposed roads,
utilities, facilities, parking lots, campgrounds, trails and other requirements. Development Plan
drawings will be to scale and include aerial photographs and contour maps to further illustrate
the constraints of site development. Such drawings will serve as a map for the City to follow
and will provide the visual tool needed to understand the magnitude of each scope item in the
overall proposed development of the recreation area. The Development Plan will also provide
a realistic and coordinated installation plan for infrastructure and utilities on the site, potentially
maximizing economies of scale in phased bidding. Appendix A: Development Plan provides
a plan for ease of reference.
This document, Design Guidelines for the Samuel W. Wahl Recreation Area, Lake Alan
Henry, Garza and Kent Counties, Texas, is a complementary volume to the Development
Plan. Design Guidelines are intended to create a consistent vision or style for current and
future development of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. While specific facilities are not designed
as part of the Design Guidelines, the examples and principles set forth here should provide
a blueprint for future designers to create specific buildings and structures that contribute to an
overall theme for the park.
Why Design Guidelines?
The creation of Design Guidelines is recognition of the fact that the built environment of a
recreational area can be as important a component of visitor experience as the natural resource
itself. The internal circulation of the site and the suitability and quality of the buildings and
support facilities should enhance the visitor experience of the area.
In addition, the development of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area should serve as a model for
private development around other parts of the lake. The City of Lubbock is setting a high
standard by incorporating quality materials and design and good environmental stewardship of
the unique environment around Lake Alan Henry into this development.
The built environment also identifies the importance that the City of Lubbock, as steward of
Lake Alan Henry and its surroundings, places on providing a quality recreational experience.
The use of consistent design and materials identifies the City of Lubbock as a high -quality
provider of outdoor recreation. These Design Guidelines will provide a resource for Lubbock
City Councils, staff, designers and contractors for many years.
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Chapter 2: Inspirations and Influences of Design
In developing Design Guidelines for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper,
Inc. looked to the area around Lake Alan Henry to create a unique and identifiable style specific
to the region. Designers discovered logical influences for the form and materials of the planned
facilities by considering the lake, surrounding land and the history of the region.
Three main themes for design emerged from this investigation: long-term habitation of the
region by Native American peoples, more recent settlement by ranchers and the organic
elements of geology, vegetation and wildlife. The goal for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area is to
provide facilities that provide shelter and services in an aesthetically pleasing manner and tell
the story of the Lake Alan Henry region.
Native American Influences
Evidence abounds of the habitation of the Lake Alan Henry area by prehistoric and historic
Native American cultures. There are so many Native American sites in the area that the
documentation required before the lake could be constructed fills several volumes. This
documentation provides numerous resources that influence the eventual design concepts.
• Traditional Native American forms, such as the circular shape symbolizing a continuum of
life and stone stacked in tapered shapes, provide a key element for construction of modern
facilities.
• In addition, studies document an abundance of petroglyphs in the area from both the
prehistoric and historic periods. Reproduction of these symbols, many of which are in areas
not open to the public or are now submerged under Lake Alan Henry, in a manner to make
them easily accessible to visitors is a major part of the design concept.
Native American "Petroglyph" Images
Ranching Influences
Historic ranch and farm construction provides important influences for facility design. These
guidelines incorporate several of these historic design elements.
Ranching Images
Source: Mondel Rogers, "Old Ranches of the Texas Plains"
College Station: Texas A&M Press, 1976
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Evidence of rubble stone construction dating to the late 19th and early 20th centuries is
found on surrounding ranches and farms.
Metal standing seam roofing materials are found on utilitarian ranch structures throughout
the region.
Broad overhanging porches for shade and building orientation to take advantage of
prevailing winds are traditional construction techniques of the area
Organic Influences
The dramatic landscape, geology, wildlife and native plant life of the region offer a design
resource that can be explored in many facets of facility design.
• The use of stone similar to the bluffs and other landforms surrounding the lake is a key
design component.
• Colors drawn from the natural environment are the inspiration for many elements detailed
in the Design Guidelines. In addition, the landscaping for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area
includes many of the native plant materials from which the color specifications were drawn.
• Location and orientation in relation to the major resource of the area, Lake Alan Henry, are
also important influences on the facility designs. The major environmental factors of wind
and sun are also significant in shaping the area.
Oganic Images
From these historic and natural resources, PSC developed a design theme for the Sam Wahl
Recreation Area. The theme is not a regeneration of historical architectural styles, but a modern
interpretation of historical and natural themes.
The design theme is illustrated in these Design Guidelines, which establish a set of criteria
from which to design and construct the various facilities and improvements proposed for the
Sam Wahl Recreation Area. These guidelines will provide the City of Lubbock a tool to insure
the park theme is followed through the various stages of its development.
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Chapter 3: Site Selection and Site Design
Site Suitability
A variety of different factors, discussed below, should be taken into account when selecting a
site for a project at the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. Which aspect takes precedence depends
on the type of project and its needs. The Master Development Plan incorporates each of these
issues and should be consulted for project locations.
Topography
Relationships between facilities and their related uses often dictate the facility location.
For example, the marina must be located adjacent to the lake. However, when possible,
consider elements of topography in making a site selection.
Development of land previously disturbed by cultivation or by construction of the dam will
avoid disturbing culturally or environmentally sensitive areas. Avoid steeply sloped sites
because of expense of construction, difficulty in meeting accessibility guidelines and
concerns about preserving the watershed and limiting erosion.
Watersheds
Facilities should be located for minimal impact on watershed areas. Concentration of
high -density use areas, such as RV camping, within the low relief, or large watershed
areas, will minimize impact on the natural environment. The smaller watershed areas
(those with the highest relief) should be developed with low -density campsites or hiking
trails, with minimal vehicular intrusion.
Soils
The type of soil on which a facility is constructed impacts long-term maintenance and
stability. Upland areas are primarily clay soil, and with proper compaction and site
preparation are suitable for a wide variety of projects. Sloped areas with rocky soils
should be disturbed as little as possible. If present, remove large stones to edges of
the project area to enhance the natural landscaping. Regardless of location, ground
surfaces in all camp spaces must be firm and stable.
Vegetation
Trees are scarce in the Sam Wahl Recreation Area, so native tree removal is
discouraged. A native vegetation buffer surrounding each campsite unit maximizes
privacy and screens neighboring campsite units. Underbrush clearing of vegetation from
campsite interiors is desirable for ease of camping and fire safety.
Cultural Resources
Identification of issues concerning cultural resources and compliance with the Texas
Antiquities Code JAC) must always be considered in site planning. Determination of
facility locations should be made in consultation with the Texas Historical Commission
and Prewitt and Associates, the cultural resources consultant for Lake Alan Henry.
The Texas Historical Commission has reviewed and concurred with the site locations
identified in the Master Development Plan. Avoiding destruction of valuable historic and
pre -historic resources will enhance visitor awareness of the region's cultural history.
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Building Orientation
Thoughtful placement of landscaping and structures will preserve significant vistas
toward the lake or surrounding terrain. Cabin porches, living area windows and open
walls of picnic pavilions and shelters should face the lake or other significant views. With
camping and picnic sites situated on the north side of Lake Alan Henry, opportunities
abound for scenic views.
Other environmental factors, such as winter north winds, should be taken into account
when orienting buildings. Minimal wall openings on northern exposures of open-air
structures block cold winter winds, while large openings to the southwest take advantage
of prevailing breezes.
Minimal glazing on east and especially west walls is encouraged. Wall openings to the
south-southeast will maximize winter solar heat gain and maximize views toward the
lake.
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Shade Techniques
Because of the lack of large native trees, protection from the West Texas sun is
essential. Providing shade structures, such as picnic shelters, wherever possible will
enhance visitor enjoyment. Other opportunities for shade include frequent landscape
islands with trees in the parking lots to provide protection for visitors loading and
unloading their cars.
Every building should include some sort of shading device and utilize solar design
concepts to limit summer sun access and encourage winter sun exposure. Porches or
open-air shelters should be incorporated into every public building, and located to take
advantage of prevailing breezes wherever possible.
Examples of this type of design may include building roof overhangs, canopies or wing
walls oriented to take advantage of seasonal differences in sunlight. Other ideas include
limiting intrusion of the summer sun into picnic shelters and pavilions with the placement
of west -facing screening, such as laser cut plate steel shade panels. Angling the panels
will allow winter sun penetration and views to the southwest.
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Site Design
Accessibility
Wherever possible, all public facilities will be accessible to physically challenged people.
The goal is to meet not only the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but the spirit
of it as well, by incorporating low sloping walks that avoid the use of ramps and including
universal amenities in the overall park design.
Vehicular Circulation and Parking Areas
The Master Development Plan includes vehicular circulation for the Sam Wahl
Recreation Area. Parking areas and other facilities are located along the major vehicular
route.
Separation of parking areas, roads and other vehicular areas from the Recreation Area's
public facilities by a minimum of twenty-five feet will enhance the visitor's experience
of the park's facilities. This separation will allow use of buildings and shelters without
interference from car exhaust and noise.
Parking lots should include landscape islands planted with native grasses and trees,
such as hackberry, cottonwood and mesquite. Appendix C: Plant Materials includes
a list of suitable plant materials. The provision of frequent shade for parking lots, which
serve as staging areas for lake and land excursions, is an important concept for a
successful visitor experience. Therefore, perimeter tree planting and landscape islands
with trees located every five parking spaces are recommended.
Curb and gutter are encouraged around parking lots to help route surface drainage
and decrease erosion. In keeping with the overall design theme, the curb and gutter
concrete should be pigmented as detailed in Appendix B: Materials and Amenities.
In areas without curb and gutter, some sort of perimeter containment will keep vehicles
from leaving the paved areas.
Pedestrian Circulation
Concrete walks and other slabs present another opportunity for introducing design
theme elements. All textured concrete accent and public walks and slabs should be
stained with dark -toned integral pigment that matches the color of the manufactured
stone used on wall construction as closely as possible as detailed in Appendix B.
Wherever possible, in high use areas, public walks should include properly scaled
impressions of natural materials such as leaves of indigenous
plant materials or footprints of native animals into concrete`
surfaces.
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pigmented and broom finished concrete for slip resistance fix-
and easy cleanup. Random impressions of natural materials Patterned Concrete Plan View
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shall be imprinted in high use public areas. The broom finish is particularly useful
where level floor support is need, as in areas with picnic tables and other site
furnishings.
Accent Walks: Used in limited areas around structures. Concrete accent walks
should be pigmented and imprinted with a "random stone" pattern complementary to
the wall stone pattern.
Arterial Trails: Other pedestrian paths should be of compacted decomposed
granite, with edging to contain the stone material.
Service Areas: For those areas more utilitarian in nature, grey concrete is suitable.
Landscaping
Although the area around Lake Alan Henry appears to be totally "natural," the area's
environment has been changed by centuries of human habitation. Therefore, the
landscape plan for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area incorporates native and non-native
species that are adapted to the and climate and high -traffic conditions of the park
environment.
While an effort will be made to keep most areas of the Recreation Area in a natural state
for ease of maintenance, enhanced zones of landscaping around park facilities will add
to the visitor experience and provide interpretive opportunities. While incorporating
native plants wherever possible, these zones will include irrigation. Appendix C lists
recommended native and adapted plant species.
Another landscape theme is water, both the obvious resource of Lake Alan Henry
and the fact that in an and environment any water features is appreciated. Drainage
channels from roof structures will spill
onto stone outcroppings that emulate the
natural terrain. These outcroppings will
channel water runoff and incorporate it into
the landscaping. Such "water harvesting"
is a historic concept as well as a practical
enhancement to the parks landscape.
Site Furnishings Elevation
A cohesive set of site furnishings is important to maintaining the overall design integrity
of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. Appendix B includes specific products that
complement the site and the major design themes. Chapter 5: Facility Types and
Chapter 6: Recreational Improvements include details of specific site furnishings
required for different facilities and uses.
Exterior Lighting
Appropriate lighting is also an important part of the visitors' experience at a recreation
area. Lighting should be adequate to create a sense of security, with no dark spots
around public buildings. However, the feeling of an outdoor experience is also important,
so lights should be shielded and directed so that light shines only where necessary.
Fixtures which have 100% light cutoff should be used to maintain the secluded feel
of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area, meet new energy codes and adhere to "night -sky"
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design. In -ground up lighting will not be allowed in order to maintain the integrity of the
dark night sky that is so important to a natural recreational experience.
Lighting for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area will maintain the
organic theme of the park's architecture. Fixtures should emulate
natural materials while also being durable and low maintenance.
To meet these criteria, poles and bollards should be of spun -cast,
pre -stressed concrete. In addition, pedestrian lighting elements
should be textured with a wood grain pattern and stained to match
cedar posts. This wood -like design element should be used for
pole lighting, area lighting and bollards for sidewalks and trails.
Appendix B includes specific product information on the pedestrian
lighting.
Wall -mounted fixtures on buildings should be recessed into walls
wherever possible with louvers or sconce -like covers blocking the
light at the average eye level of five feet. Lighting for signs should
be minimal, illuminating only what is necessary for identification or
wayfinding.
Utilities
To minimize site disturbance, locate utilities in common trenches wherever
possible. Underground utilities are preferred, especially to major facilities
and where poles and lines would impact the scenic vistas of the Sam Wahl
Recreation Area. Transformer pads and other above ground utility equipment
should be located for minimal impact and screened wherever possible.
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Chapter 4: Major Design Elements
Several major design elements have been identified to give the facilities at the Sam Wahl
Recreation a unified design and appearance. These design elements provide a cohesive
palette suitable to a wide variety of building forms and functions, but are varied enough to
enable designers to avoid a "cookie -cutter" approach to facility design.
Colors Drawn from the Natural Environment
Colors for the facilities are drawn from the Lake Alan Henry environment. The
manufactured stone surfaces are the natural color of the bluffs surrounding the lake.
Colors for coatings for metal surfaces, including steel canopies, screens and awnings
and door frames, are those found in nature. Appendix B identifies examples of colors
representative of indigenous plant materials, soil or stone.
Rubble Stone Walls and Faux Petroglyphs
The primary unifying element for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area facilities is the use of
stone as exterior wall surfaces. Manufactured stone in a multi -colored rubble stone
pattern takes its influences from the bluffs surrounding the lake. Evidence of similar
historic stonework is found on surrounding ranches. This material will be used on
exterior building walls, in support columns, seating walls and fireplaces for a variety of
open-air shelters, for some fencing and landscape accents, and as part of directional
signage. Appendix B identifies a specific recommended product.
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The inclusion of faux petroglyphs in the stone will also reinforce the design theme.
These simple, yet striking, art works are a dramatic addition to the rubble stone surfaces
of the park facilities. Each structure or building should have one faux petroglyph
prominently located on the structure and by each building entrance.
Faux petroglyphs will be incised into the manufactured stone with a sand blasting
process. Local cemetery monument engravers have this capability. Like the illustrations
below, the design of the faux petroglyphs should be taken from the illustrations in Phase
11 Investigations at Prehistoric and Rock Art Sites, Justiceburg Reservoir, Garza and
Kent Counties," Volume I, Prewitt and Associations, Inc., 1990 or other such scholarly
works specific to the Lake Alan Henry Area.
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Masonry Construction Techniques
In addition to the general use of manufactured stone in facility construction, certain
specific aspects of masonry construction also contribute to the design theme.
The type of mortar joint used is an important element, as the mortar joints cast shadows
that contribute aesthetically to the look of the building. At the Sam Wahl Recreation
Area, all mortar joints are to be the "overgrout" method, which results in the mortar being
flush with the stone and some grout left randomly on the surface of the stone. Mortar
shall also have integral pigment color to closely match the stone color.
The use of battered surfaces that taper to a smaller proportion at the top is also a
distinctive design element. The battered elements will include chimneys, support
columns for porches and open-air shelters and sign bases and supports.
Battered Walls
Elevations
Fireplaces, chimneys and hearths, both interior and exterior, will be constructed of
the same manufactured stone specified above. Stone lintels and chimney caps also
contribute to the theme.
Stone Chimney
Stone Li.
Elevation
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Laser Cut Steel Decorative Elements
Awnings and canopies will provide shade from the West Texas sun and create a
design opportunity that will add color and texture to the park facilities. Steel awnings,
screen panels and other decorative elements constructed of 1/4" thick steel will provide
color and pattern, with coating materials colored to reflect elements of the natural
environment. Laser cut design elements in the shape of traditional Native American
symbols and natural elements drawn from the surrounding landscape will be a unifying
element.
Each steel shading device will have laser cut designs appropriate to the building
function if feasible. For example, restroom facilities might have crescent moon motifs
or picnic pavilions might have ants. Natural themes such as cottonwood leaves,
algerita branches, or prickly pear cacti may also be related to the facility name, such as
"Cottonwood Campground."
Steel Decorative Elements
Parapeted Roofs and Standing Seam Metal Roofing
Two major roof treatments are proposed for the facilities at Lake Alan Henry. Most
buildings will have a low stone parapet wall surrounding a low-pitched roof. Only stone
will be visible from the ground level for these buildings. Appendix B further describes
specific roof material.
Other, primarily open-air, structures will have a standing seam, pre -finished, galvalume
metal roof with deep overhanging eaves for additional shade. Roof pitch should be 2:
12. Roofs supports of painted tube steel discourage bird perching by eliminating steel
flanges or ledges. A flat painted steel deck spanning the structural tubes will eliminate
pockets for nesting. In lieu of a flat steel deck, a prefinished sheet steel soffit panel may
be used to span the steel tube structural elements. See Appendix B.
Elevation
Elevation
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Where practical, roofs should incorporate an inverted ridge design with a central gutter
extending far beyond the edge of the roof. This gutter feature will create a "waterfall"
effect on the rare occasions when rain occurs that will be part of the landscape, and will
interpret man's history of collecting water in dry climates.
Doors and Windows
Doors and windows should be placed according to the principles listed in the Building
Orientation and Shade Techniques sections in Chapter 3: Site Selection and Site
Design. Although high traffic areas, such as the marina and the visitor's center, will
have commercial storefront entrances with lots of glass, windows proportionate to the
size of the building should be used in most areas. Decorative muntins may be used to
visually divide large expanses of glass. Generally, casement or awning style windows
are preferred, though cabins might have double -hung windows for ease of operation.
All windows for public buildings should be aluminum clad as specified in Appendix
B. Commercial storefront entrances will be of complementary colors and finishes to
windows, and also utilize low-e insulating glass. More utilitarian aluminum windows may
be used for support structures not visible to the public.
Doors designs depend on the type and frequency of use of the facility. Choices could
range from the insulating glass doors of commercial storefronts to solid core, rustic
paneled wood doors for cabins, to hollow steel doors for comfort stations.
Awning Window
Double Hung Window
Door Windows
Muntins
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Chapter 5: Facility Types
During the Preliminary Analysis and Programming phase of master planning, three distinct
facility types emerged. Public Buildings are those enclosed facilities used by visitors to the
lake, whether overnight or day visitors. These include facilities as large as a marina or visitor's
center, and as small as campground toilet facilities. Open Air Public Structures include picnic
shelters, group and picnic pavilions and overlook points. Support Facilities are those used
primarily by lake staff, and include warehouse and maintenance buildings. How the Design
Guidelines for the Samuel W. Wahl Recreation Area, Lake Alan Henry, Garza and Kent
Counties, Texas are applied to a facility relates to the use of the building. The following
sections illustrate the general principles by describing specific proposed facilities.
Public Buildings
Main Comfort Station Restroom Building at East Dock/Boat Ramp
The Main Comfort Station will be constructed adjacent to the existing boat ramps and
docks at the eastern end of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. The Comfort Station is to
be a multi -purpose facility incorporating restrooms, showers and vending machines. The
buildings are designed for security, with good lighting and visual access to all entrances
and open areas from the boat ramp and parking lot.
The restroom building will provide men's and women's toilet and shower facilities and
include a vending machine area convenient to the covered picnic area. The vending
area will also include informational signage and displays.
Manufactured stone walls accented with faux petroglyphs set the major design element
of the comfort station. Stone parapet walls will conceal the slightly sloped roof of the
restroom building. Decorative, bent sheet metal partitions will partially screen the
entrances to the stone veneer restroom facilities while still providing good visual access
for security. The sheet metal screens are to be bent in a conical shape, supported on
steel tube "lodge -poles" to emulate Native American teepees. Random placement of
crescent moons laser cut into the sheet steel partitions and battered stone walls are two
elements that embody the major design themes of the Design Guidelines.
In the Men's and Women's restrooms and shower rooms, square awning windows with
obscure glass placed at intermittent spacing as high is possible and clerestory windows
located above the roof will provide filtered interior light and ventilation. Plate steel
awnings, supported on brackets, will shade windows on the exterior. Laser cut crescent
moon openings in the steel will allow filtered light into the restrooms.
Plate Steel Awnings Battered Wall
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Overnight Cabins
Cabins are planned for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area near the Main Visitors and
Information Center. The cabins' orientation to the south and southwest will take
advantage of prevailing breezes. Views to the lake are also an important part of the
cabin siting. Cabins will be widely spaced and located somewhat away from each
other for privacy and a more natural experience. The cabins will be constructed of the
same manufactured stone used in other facilities, with similar design features such as
decorative steel awnings and fascia treatments with laser cut design elements and faux
petroglyphs on exterior walls.
A major design feature of the cabins will be a large porch, which will maximize passive
solar design by providing shading. The cabin with a broad overhanging porch is a
historic design theme of rural areas where shade is a precious commodity. The roofed
canopy extending from the front of each cabin will provide a shaded outdoor living
space with enjoyable vistas of the lake or other significant terrain features. Textured and
integrally pigmented concrete surfaces and battered stone columns will also add to the
enjoyment of the outdoor space. Along with a nearby barbeque grill, a picnic table will
turn the front porch into an outdoor dining area. Low stone walls define the edges of the
patios, creating a subtle barrier for insects and native wildlife and further defining each
cabin's "private" space.
Cabins will have low sloping roofs screened on three sides by wall parapets for efficient
drainage. Columns and chimneys shall be battered, tapering to a smaller dimension at
the top of each element and creating a major design element of the exterior. Window
shading canopies, operating double hung windows with insect screens and minimal east
and west facing glass are other passive solar features of the cabins.
Fireplace
Plate Steel Ornament
Sheet Metal Canopy -
Window Shading
Battered Wall
Building Elevation
Open -Air Public Structures
Main Comfort Station Picnic Pavilion At East Dock/Boat Rama
arge Covered Patio
ow Stone Walls
The covered picnic area will be circular in plan, reflecting traditional Native American
forms. The rectangular metal roof of the rest area, supported on a tube steel structure
and bearing on battered stone columns will have deep overhanging eaves for additional
shade. The roofs inverted ridge design has a central gutter extending far beyond the
edge of the roof. This feature will create a "waterfall" effect that will become part of the
landscape on the rare occasions when rain occurs. Concrete flooring and picnic tables
within the large sheltered area will allow lake users a convenient resting place between
the dock and the parking lot.
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Low walls around the perimeter will provide additional seating. Concrete walks around
the edges will extend outward from the walls to create a circular plaza. The textured
stained concrete of the walk is another reflection of the organic texture of the building
materials selected for this project.
Picnic Shelters
Picnic shelters will be a smaller, simpler version of the main picnic pavilion, using
the same design elements of battered stone columns, tube steel roof supports and
galvalume metal roofing. Concrete flooring and picnic tables will be provided at each
shelter. Low walls around the perimeter will provide additional seating. Laser cut plate
steel panels will screen western exposure from harsh sun and add design interest to
these simple structures.
Fauix
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Elevation
Central Roof Drainage
Stone Drainage Zrea
Plan View
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Support Buildings
Application of design elements to support buildings, which are generally used by the
lake staff and not open to the public, will not be as important as in more public areas
of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area. The support buildings should be located away from
the public areas, and should be screened from view by fencing that includes design
elements such as battered stone posts. Appropriately colored plate steel elements may
be used for gates and signage. If exterior walls of support buildings are visible from
the roads or public areas of the park, they should be constructed of the same stone
used elsewhere. Otherwise, utilitarian materials such as metal wall panels or concrete
masonry units (CMU) can be used. However, the colors of all wall and roofing materials
should be complementary to those used in the more public areas of the park.
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Chapter 6: Recreational Improvements
Lake Alan Henry has already proven to be a popular regional destination, particularly for boating
and fishing. Providing amenities that will enhance visitor enjoyment for these visitors and
provide additional opportunities for those seeking a different type of experience is the goal of the
proposed recreational improvements. Following the Design Guidelines outlined earlier in this
document will enhance the cohesive design strategy for the Sam Wahl Recreation Area.
Specific information included in these recommendations is based on current industry standards.
Specific products are described in Appendix B. These proposals are brief recommendations
intended as a guide for future design.
Boating, Fishing and Swimming Improvements
Boat Ramp
• Construct each ramp with five 16' width lanes with 12" curb delineation between
lanes.
• Include six-foot wide pedestrian lanes on each side of the boat ramp.
• Minimize slope as much as possible.
• Terrace adjacent slopes from boat ramp cut with native stone and landscape
surrounding area with drought -resistant native plants.
• Provide area lighting.
Fishing Piers
• Provide minimum five-foot wide pathways leading to the piers.
• Cover pier with a standing seam metal roof that includes broad overhangs for shade
and openings for ventilation and is supported by faux stone columns in tapered
shapes as described in Chapter 4: Major Design Elements.
• Provide benches and trash receptacles.
• Install low pathway lighting.
Fish Cleaning Stations
• Cover fish cleaning stations with standing seam metal roofs supported by faux stone
columns in tapered shapes as described in Chapter 4: Major Design Elements.
• Install stainless steel utility sinks, water spigots with spray nozzles, stainless steel
fillet table surfaces and floor drains.
• Finish floor surface in a rough broom finish for slip resistance.
• Provide benches
Swimming
• Provide swimming opportunities in designated areas, with activities that appeal to all
age groups, such as a water slide.
• Install off shore floating platforms of about 900 square feet with shading devices and
edge treatments conducive to users getting in and out of the water, such as step-
down edges. Use low -maintenance recycled lumber to avoid splintering.
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Picnicking, Hiking and Interpretive Exhibits
Picnic Areas
• Provide multiple picnic shelters within a picnic area.
• Design picnic shelters as described in Chapter 5: Facility Types.
• Install a picnic table at each picnic shelter, including at least one fully accessible
picnic table in each picnic area. Place tables on brushed finish concrete pads.
• Locate one imbedded, pole mounted accessible cooking grill near each picnic shelter
• Provide hose bibb and litter receptacles at convenient locations: at each end of
parking lot, minimally, or ideally between two picnic sites.
• Individual picnic shelters shall be located 100 feet (on -center) from one another for
privacy.
• Group parking on roadway edges for some of the picnic areas. If providing individual
picnic site parking, each parking area should accommodate two vehicles.
Trails
• Plan a variety of trails, ranging from easy walks to more challenging hikes with wide
variations in topography.
• Highlight both cultural and natural resources along the trails.
• Use a variety of trail surfaces, from concrete to crushed decomposed granite to
caliche, depending on slope, level of use and accessibility desired.
• Use natural elements (rocks, native vegetation and other elements) to define trails.
• Install trailhead markers reflecting natural and cultural themes as discussed in
Chapter 4: Major Design Elements and Chapter 7: Signage.
Interpretive Exhibits and Markers
• Construct exhibits and markers to detail the extensive cultural and natural resources
of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area, Lake Alan Henry and the Garza and Kent County
region.
• Develop an interpretive plan for the entire Sam Wahl Recreation Area for inclusion of
important information and avoidance of duplication. With careful planning, historical
and cultural information can be incorporated into many of the recreation area's
facilities.
• Use the major design themes of the recreation area when designing exhibits,
whether free-standing or incorporated into a park facility.
• Major facilities such as the visitor center and restroom and shower facility should
also include tourist information and emergency contact information.
Camping Facilities
Camping areas should use native and natural elements of stone, vegetation and natural
surfaces as described in these Design Guidelines. The Master Development Plan
indicates campground siting by type (RV, tent/trailer, tent and primitive) in areas best
suited for that specific use.
Though each campground type has specific features and requirements, there are also
common elements to each:
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Restroom and shower facilities centrally located for each campground area. The
Master Development Plan indicates locations for toilet facilities.
Litter receptacles grouped away from campsites, though no further than 500 ft. from
any campsite except in primitive areas.
Urban elements of campgrounds, such as litter receptacles and utility hookups sited
or screened to limit visibility from roads. Utility hookups suitable for each camping
type are specified below.
Specific features and requirements of each type of campground are noted below.
Common site considerations that will ensure that campers experience the natural beauty
of the Sam Wahl Recreation Area include the following:
• Space campsites at least 100 feet apart.
• Buffer each campsite by maintaining at least 50 feet of natural vegetation, and
separate campsites with native screening.
• Clear the interior of each campsite of trees/shrub materials smaller than 3" caliper.
• Provide site designation markers for individual campsites within each campground.
RV Camping Areas
• Construct RV parking space of adequate size, a minimum of 10 foot by 50 foot, plus
a 6 foot storm water collection/utility easement from edge of roadway.
• Locate wheel stops of boulders or timbers to keep vehicle from driving onto camp
sites.
• Pave parking with stone aggregate material.
• Supply remote or key -controlled utilities at each site, including:
Electric power pedestal
Hose bibb and
Full hookups at each camp unit.
• Provide RV campsite amenities, including:
Picnic shelter as described in Chapter 5: Facility Types.
An imbedded, pole -mounted, accessible grill.
A universal fire ring, located upwind from prevailing winds.
Universal picnic table on brushed finish concrete pad.
• Minimum Camp Site 6,000 sf. per unit.
Tent/Trailer Camping Areas
• Construct tent/trailer parking spaces of adequate size. Minimum spaces of 350
square feet plus a 6 foot storm water collection/utility easement from edge of
roadway will accommodate two vehicles or one vehicle and one trailer.
• Locate wheel stops of boulders or timbers to keep vehicles from driving into
campsite.
• Pave parking with stone aggregate material.
• Supply remote or key -controlled utilities at each site, including:
Electric power pedestal.
Hose bibb.
• Provide tent/trailer campsite amenities, including:
Picnic shelter as described in Chapter 5: Facility Types.
A universal tent pad, 10 foot by 12 foot minimum (18" raised platform, raked sand
surface on compacted base, 3" curb protection, 48" clearance surrounding
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platform, maximum slope 1:50).
A universal fire ring.
A lantern post.
Universal picnic table on brushed finished concrete pad or decomposed granite
surface.
Minimum Camp Site 6,000 sf. per unit.
Tent Camping Areas
• Construct tent/trailer parking spaces of adequate size. Minimum spaces of 350
square feet plus a 6 foot storm water collection/utility easement from edge of
roadway will accommodate two vehicles or one vehicle and one trailer.
• Locate wheel stops of boulders or timbers to keep vehicles from driving into
campsite.
• Pave parking with stone aggregate material.
• Tent camping areas have no utilities, with hose bibbs grouped and located no further
than 500 feet from any campsite.
• Provide tent campsite amenities, including:
Picnic shelter as described in Chapter 5: Facility Types.
A universal tent pad, 10 foot by 12 foot minimum (18" raised platform, raked
sand surface on compacted base, 3" curb protection, 48" clearance surrounding
platform, maximum slope 1:50).
A universal fire ring, located upwind from prevailing winds.
A lantern post.
Universal picnic table on concrete/decomposed granite surface.
• Minimum Camp Site 5,000 sf. per unit.
Primitive Camping Areas
• Provide parking at the trail head, as primitive camping areas do not include individual
campsite parking.
• Locate litter receptacles at the trail head parking lot. No litter receptacles will be
located within the primitive campgrounds, and campers will be expected to pack -out
their refuse.
• Centrally locate hose bibbs and compost toilets within each primitive campground
area.
• Provide primitive campsite amenities, including:
Picnic shelter as described in Chapter 5: Facility Types.
A universal tent pad, 10 foot by 12 foot minimum (18" raised platform, raked sand
surface on compacted base, 3" curb protection, 48" clearance surrounding
platform, maximum slope 1:50).
A universal fire ring.
A lantern post
Universal picnic table on concrete/decomposed granite surface.
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Chapter T: Signage
A multi -purpose facility with many types of internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation such
as the Sam Wahl Recreation Area requires a wide variety of signage that should be closely
coordinated for uniformity of design, color and intent. Straightforward identification of unfamiliar
resources and ease of way -finding are vital to visitors' positive experiences. To ensure a
coordinated approach to these needs, development of a signage plan that identifies types and
locations of sign and includes sample designs for each should be a priority.
In order to create a cohesive, easily understood system of signage for the Sam Wahl
Recreation Area, signs should match the design themes and strike a balance between
adequately identifying facilities and providing directional information and minimizing visual
clutter. Necessary signage ranges from major entry and building identification signs to park
edge identification and traffic control signs. Vehicular directional and way finding signage and
pedestrian level signage such as trailhead signs, trail marking and interpretive signage are also
important.
Elevations
The most basic concept for signage is ease of communication. The Native American use of
pictures or symbols for communication, so evident in the petroglyphs found in the area, might
translate into a modern method of communication to complement traditional text signs. An
example of a modern translation of this type of communication would be the use of the crescent
moon symbol. The moon is a Native American symbol, but in historical times the crescent
moon was often used on outhouses. Use of the moon shape in the decorative elements of toilet
facilities conveys an instant message of the building's use.
One important way the design themes can be used is by naming areas and buildings for the
native plants and wildlife incorporated into the laser cut steel awnings, canopies and decorative
elements used in that area. A theoretical example: the "Cottonwood Campground" could use
cottonwood leaf cutouts as its major design symbol, with design elements painted cottonwood
green or Fall cottonwood gold.
Stone bases for signs should include tapered stone columns similar in shape and proportion
to the columns and chimneys on the major buildings. Each base should include at least one
faux petroglyph stone. Text font styles shall be consistent throughout the Recreation Area, with
lettering sizes determined by the speed at which the onlooker observes the sign (larger for signs
on the main road, smaller for those oriented to pedestrian traffic). Lighting for signs should be
minimal, illuminating only what is necessary.
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Materials and Amenities
Most of the principles outlined in the "Design Guidelines for the Samuel W. Wahl Recreation
Area" are general standards to guide site selection and design of future facilities. Therefore, few
particular products are specified.
Textured Concrete Accent Walks and Paving
Concrete paving for accent walks and other slabs should be imprinted with a texture
in "Random Stone" pattern. Colors to closely match manufactured stone.
Equal to: Patterned Concrete Industries, Ltd.
www.patternedconcrete.com
All textured concrete accent walks and slabs should be stained with an integral
pigment that compliments the color of the manufactured stone used on wall
construction color. Colored admixture and curing compound for integrally colored
concrete. Colors to closely match manufactured stone.
Equal to: L.M. Scofield Company
www.Imscofield.com
Patterned Concrete
Plan View
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Benches
Benches with direct bury legs and recycled plastic slats.
Equal to: Kay Park Industries, 6CB4RPIG
www.kaypark.com
Trash Receptacles
The trash receptacles shall have a pitched aluminum top and grey perma-stone exterior
finish.
Equal to: Kay Park Industries, CTR30Ap with CTCR30PL Liner
www.kaypark.com
Exterior Lighting
• Pedestrian pole light fixtures and bollard lights are to be spun -
cast prestressed concrete, colored and with a textured wood
grain pattern.
• Pole lamp is to have 100% cut off optics with flared shield and
black finish
• Pedestrian Pole:
Equal to: Ameron International, Pole Products Division, "WEB"
www.ameron.com.
• Lamp arm:
Equal to: Ameron International, angle braced side mount
bracket with black finish.
www.ameron.com
• Pole lamp:
Equal to: Lumec, Inc., #DMS50-175MH-III-277
www.Lumec.com
• Bollard lights:
Equal to: Ameron International, "Wood -Grain Bollard" in
"Natural Cedar."
www.ameron.com
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Colors Drawn from the Natural Environment
Colors representative of indigenous plant materials, soil or stone are to be used for all
steel paint coatings, including steel canopies, screens and awnings, door frames and
other miscellaneous steel surfaces. The following colors are representative examples of
the berries of the Algerita bush, Prickly Pear cacti, Juniper trees, Cholla tree blossoms
and rock and soil colors, or chosen to complement other motifs.
• Cottonwood Leaf: Tnemec "Hominy", 20 YW
• Crescent moon motif and Picnic Pavilion frieze/and structure:
Tnemec "Syrup" 14 BR and "Grasshopper" 55GN
• Algerita cactus: Tnemec "Fiesta" 27RD
Rubble Stone Walls and Columns
Rubble stone walls and columns should be
constructed of manufactured stone veneer.
Equal to: Eldorado Stone, LLC, "Bella
Country Rubble.
Lintels, door and jamb trim, parapet caps
and other stone trim pieces equal to:
Eldorado Stone, LLC, "Buckskin" color.
www.eldoradostone.com
Mortar joints will be applied in an "overgrout"
method as described by Eldorado Stone
literature. Mortar will have integral pigment color to closely match stone color and an
integral water repellant admixture.
Parapeted Roof
Most buildings will have a low stone parapet wall surrounding a low-pitched roof. Only
stone will be visible from the ground level for these buildings. The roof will be covered
in a 2-ply SBS modified bitumen membrane system installed to withstand wind loads,
structural movement, thermally induced movement, and exposure to weather, without
failure within the guaranteed time period. Roof slopes should be'/4' fall per 12" of run.
Standing Seam Metal Roofing and Decking
Other, primarily open-air, structures will have a galvalume structural standing seam metal
roof with deep overhanging eaves for additional shade. Roof decks will be designed to
minimize bird roosting.
Elevation
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• 2" to 3" tall standing seam steel panel with thin vertical seam
• 12" wide roof panel width
• Roof to be installed over solid substrate such as metal or 1/4" exterior grade plywood
decking
• 22 gauge where roof is to be a design feature. i.e. more than 2:12 slope. 24 gauge
roof elsewhere
• Provide snow guards with integral color matching roof coating color when roof slopes
down at roof eaves above pedestrian circulation areas.
• Finish shall be Kynar 500
• Equal to: MBCI, Superloc, "Slate Gray" color
www.MBCI.com
Decking for Open Structures or non structural standing seam roofs, if used.
• Steel deck.
Equal to: Consolidated Systems, Inc (CSI), BC Deck or Versa-Dek.
www.csisteel.com.
Windows
Windows in sizes and shapes specified by the architect. Clear Low-e glass shall be
used.
Equal to: Pella® Architect Series®
www.pelia.com
Awning Window
Double Hung Window
Windows
Muntins
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Fish Cleaning Station
Equal to: American Delphi, FG-6060 at a minimum.
www.americandelphi.com
Swimming Platforms
Equal to: Connect -A -Dock, 2000 Series — may be custom designed
www.connectadock.com
High-pressure laminate displays and signs
• 8 color digital process
• UV, graffiti and impact resistant
Equal to: Fossil Industries, Inc.
www.fossilinc.com
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Picnic Tables
Picnic tables in various sizes will be provided at picnic areas and group shelters. In
addition to standard tables and benches, accessible models will be included per TAS
standards.
Tables and benches will be constructed of a black painted, 2 3/8" outside diameter
schedule 40 tube frame with diagonal bracing. Table tops and bench seats should be
"Cedar' color recycled plastic.
Equal to: Kay Park Industries, 6J2CRRP ( 6' standard), 12J2CRRP (12' standard),
12J2CRRP-SWC (12' accessible) or 8J2CRRP-EWC (8' accessible).
www.kaypark.com
Barbeque Grills
Pole mounted grill
Equal to Kay Park Industries, SB-1635
www.kaypark.com
Universal fire rings
Ground mounted grill rings
Equal to Kay Park Industries, FR-730TB and accessible model FR1830WCSAS.
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Plant Materials
Deciduous Trees
Desert Willow Chilopsis linearis
Soapberry Sapindus drummondii
Hackberry Celtis laevigata
Mesquite* Prosopis gladulosa
Plains Cottonwood Populus deltoids occidentalis
Evergreen Trees
Oneseed Juniper Juniperus monosperma
Redberry Juniper* Juniperus pinchotii
Rocky Mountain Juniper Juniperus scopulorum
Eastern Red Cedar Juniperus virginiana
Pinyon Pine Pinus edulis
Deciduous Shrubs
Silverleaf Mountain Mahogany Cercocarpus montanus `argenteus'
Prairie Flameleaf Sumac
Rhus lanceolata
Littleleaf Sumac
Rhus microphylle
Feather Dalea
Dalia formosa
Chamisa
Chrysothamus nauseosus
Plains Greasebush
Glossopetalon planitierum
Apache Plume
Fallugia paradoxa
Havard Oak
Quercus havardii
Three -Leaf Sumac*
Rhus aromatica
Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii
Escarpment Live Oak
Quercus fusiformis
Evergreen Shrubs
Condalia* Condalia hooked
Agarito* Berberis trifoliolata
Yucca and Cacti
Red Yucca Hesperaloe parviflora
Spanish Dagger Yucca spp,
Plains Yucca* (Narrowleaf) Yucca glauca
Prickly Pear Optunia sp.
Native Grasses
Indiangrass
Sorghastrum mutans
Canada wildrye*
Elymus Canadensis
Sand bluestem*
Andropogon hallii
Little bluestem*
Schizachyrium scoparium
Side -oats grams*
Bouteloua curtipendula
Blue grama*
Bouteloua gracilis
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Plains bristlegrass*
Buffalo grass*
Native Wildflowers
Snake Herb
Puccoon
Broomweed
Lazy Daisy
Wreath Aster
Blackfoot Daisy
Mexican Hat
Sand Verbena
Prairie Evening Primrose
Texas Buttercup
Blue Gilia
Bluets
Pink Plains Penstemon
Purple Foxglove
Blue Vervain
(* indicates Native Plants)
Setaria leucopila
Buchloe dactyloides
Dyschoriste linearis
Lithospemum incisum
Amphiachyris draculoides
Aphanostephus riddellii
Aster ericoides
Melampodium leucanthum
Ratibida columnaris
Abroia fragrans
Oenothera albicaulis
Oe. Triboba
Gilia rigidula
Hedyotis humifusa
Penstemon ambiguous
Penstemon fendleri
v. officinalis ssp. halei
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