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Home My WebLink AboutShoreline Permit Addendum - SHR Application - 7/30/1981 I t SHORELINE PERMIT APPLICATION ADDENDUM S I M PSON RECREATION AREA - MASON LAKE NORTHLAND PLANNING SERVICE (206) 491-9041 415 logge, " S E. Olympia,Wash-98503 I Simpson Recreation ,Area - Meson Lake - Vicinity Property Owners Mason Lake Estates Mason Lake Estates #2 Lot #1 Lot #1 David B. Swier Rodney Ludwig 3208 Ocean Beach Hwy. 2784 Aspen SE Longview, WA 98632 Port Orchard, WA 98366 AV = $48,400 AV - $37,800 Lot #2 & 3 Lot #2 Frank R. Porter Marjorie A. Harlson E. 1840 Maosn Lake Dr. S. Rt. 5 Box 184 Grapeview, WA 98546 Vashon, WA 98070 AV = $111, 500 AV = $42 , 800 Lot #4 Lot #3 Charles W. & Lynn A. Meyer Daniel & Kathleen Anderson 9565 SE 61st Place Lloyd & Valerie Sandell Mercer Island, WA 98040 7586 Falcon Place N.E. AV = $60, 500 Bremerton, WA 98310 AV = $36,900 Lot #5 Lot #4 Charles M. & Sherry Vandersnick James H. & Paula Thompson 17705 SE 311th Rt. 1 Box 303 Auburn, WA 98002 Aberdeen, WA 98520 AV = $84 , 500 AV = $48, 000 Lot #5 Anders Liljas 317 Alder Ave. Sumner, WA 98390 AV = $36, 000 Lot #6 W. E. & Vivian R. Lumsden 11250 Ridge Rim Trail SE Port Orchard, WA 98366 AV = $36, 000 PP/Product Presentation: 02835,H YS Barrier Arm Gate Operators provides flexibility in design ❑ BuyLine 583U ❑High speed,will handle high traf- Emergency power available ❑ tic volume ❑ Hydraulic power, Available in two models to suit your ��,,f/ arms to 35' in wood or aluminum❑ job requirements ❑ HTG 316 for A/ � Hydraulic dependability, low main- limited duty single arm to 18', HTG tenance machine ❑ Self locking, 350 and 360 for heavy duty ap- --- - combined with steel arm provides plications with custom arms and security❑ Special arms available, widths to 35 . d 20" OP/Overall Product, in Place: I --�I61/4" 6'/� - MOUNTING PAD _11ft" � ROAD SIDE ' i .. 20• DOOR SIDE i PLAN VIEW 4,h„ 41h„ (• 15 PLAN VIEW �3 20 -1 51h" 51h- 12" I 361/4" 391/." 30'/." I I . t , PAD SIDE ELEVATION SIDE ELEVATION 5 t : FEDERAL APD Federal Signal Corporation G ( ,oj), , (Z�,� ,�, ,Z ��, ,s °� CARD READER Model KK IV TM L� IZI� S Cus , o zYc� '� t. 7G kF F - FEATURES: EMAGNETIC OPERATION -■ NO POWER SUPPLY REQUIRED ■ FIELD PROGRAMABLE � ■ EASILY INSTALLED a "-M LONG LIFE ' OPTIONAL FEATURES: F ■ FLUSH MOUNT ENCLOSURE ■ SURFACE MOUNT ENCLOSURE OPERATIONAL FEATURES RELIABLE CONTROL-The KK 1\("is a reliable cost desirable to have a Group Code Reader with over- effective means of Access Control.The mechanical lapping grace periods to adapt to such problems operation is ideally suited for controlling access as late invoicing and other time delays associated to parking areas, building entrances, machinery, with the delivery of new customer cards. With office eqipment,and storage areas.When used in group Code Control,the past month's set of cards parking applications, the KK IV" can be used in can be coded to operate with the new months set conjunction with any model of Federal APD's of cards. This assures that patrons have access barrier gates. during turnovertimes and it keeps the customers TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION-The design of the happy and your operation running smoothly. KKIVT'assurestheuseroftrouble-free operation FULL MAGNETIC OPERATION - The KK IV'sTI by permitting coins and other foreign objects in- totally Magnetic Operation eliminates past prob- serted in the card slot to simply fall to the bottom lems associated with embossed characters or of the reader housing where theywill not interfere hole punched cards. The Group Code Reader is with the reader's operation. available with one,fourortwelve matrixcardsthat determine the flexibility of code changes while GROUP CODE CONTROL-Adds flexibility to any providing overlapping group capability. Access Controlled Situatior-L Because Card Access applications usually involve monthly patrons, it is KK 1�/r"" r BARRIER GATE r INSTALLATIONS COMPONENTS ing Control ,ing Access �� ■ Federal APD barriers gates hine Control ■ KK Card Card Reader ■ Computer Rooms " DETECTOR ■ Two Detectors ■ Storage Facilities LOOPS Demountable Parking-Fee Collection Booth Fascias, posts, window frames, sashes & II ceiling finish in off white, semi-gloss oil paint. E t` c� 3/16"(.46875cm) Impact-resistant glass. �o v l T A A E a s 5/8"x 3'/A"(1.6125 x 8.87cm) gauge tongue o and groove linings of red cedar. r,, B ri 711 . . . . . . . 6"(.15m) Finish sides of concrete slab with black epoxy paint. FRONT ELEVATION National Park Service architect George Steven of the North Atlantic Regional Office designed this variation of a previously published NPS information kiosk. Double doors provide easy, open access. When winter comes, the collection booth can be removed by forklifts and stored, nipping any potential vandalism in the bud. DESIGN . . . A publication of the Park Practice Program PARKING-FEE COLLECTION BOOTH Contr,butoo M nd,. July 1981 NARO A-1218.3 S-1611-A NPS -USDI 16"(.40m) Red cedar shingles laid 5"(.13m) 5"(.13m)to weather(perfection grade) Double 3/8"(.9375cm) plywood gusset plate %"(.9357cm) Exterior grade plywood nailed and glued to rafters and ceiling nailers 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m) Rafters 2 -2"x 6"(.05 x .15m)Support beams 8"(.20m) 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m) Brace Gal.or copper / (to rafter) metal flashing E� � (do not use aluminum)_ - 10"(.25m) e Fascia ° / 0 5/8"(1.6125cm) Diam. bolt N 1"x 8"(.02 x .20m) / • /�30° _ ____ 91,(22.86cm) long 2"x 6"(.05 x .1 5m) - - - - - - - co - - - -- - - -- 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m) Trimmer Fascia beam e e e • 3/8"(.9375cm) Exterior %"x 1)4"(1.875 x grade plywood good on one side - 3.79cm) Trim i lYj"x 31i"(3.79 x 8.87cm) Door stop of finished pine I 3Yi"x 5Y2"(.09 x .14m) Cross beam 1 Broken line shows supporting shoulder- I 3/4"x 2%"(1.875 x 6.955cm) Finished pine at head of post. I I Inside face of 5Y4"x 5Y2"(.14 x .14m) post 3/16"(.46875cm) Impact-resistant glass I I I _ m E 01 a+ 1%"(4.415cm) Thick door (see door detail) I ° I I _ i I Bracing unit from Ya"x 5�/i"(1.25 x 13.97cm) steel strap (see detail of brace) Concrete A ' 5/8"(1.6125cm) Diam. bolt Threaded receptacle to take bolt D a.. A . p 5)4"(.14m) o . SECTION C -C PARKING-FEE COLLECTION BOOTH (continued) A-1218.4 3/"x 2%"(1.875 x 6.955cm) %"x 23/"(3h9 x 8.87cm) Finished pine nosing Finished pine nosing 1 Yz"x 3Y2"(3.ri9 x 8.87cm) 1 yz"x 3Y2" Door frame of finished pine 1 Yz"x 3"(3.79 x 7.62cm) Pine window stop Finished pine door frame Door Window sash Door. / \ Door open Door open—,Ib.zr / ' \ e o 5Y2' x 5%2"- / / E co (.14 x .14m) Post (typ.) / « c x o -0 E %'T.875cm) W %"0.875cm) o N Pine Facings t8 g u a `: I I Pine facings t8 g � I jointed as shown jointed as shown a 0 1 I glued and nailed 0 O I ^ o �0 I N YI O e C mc I Oak veneer %'T.875cm) m E ern I I marine plywood top o I I 3Y,"(8.245cm) c a I I Oak hardwood edge 5/8"x 3�/"(1.6125 x 8.245cm) Gouge t&g— I I _Window sash in open position linings of red cedar 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m)- 4'-1"(1.24m) SECTION A -A SECTION B - B N.P.S. Badge--I / v I C C Edge of roof_ % I L �� I I D-i I I I I � I I D.J �� N.P.S. Badge I PLAN PARKING-FEE COLLECTION BOOTH (continued)A-1218.5 e r 2'-4 1/8"(.72m) Note: this is a key dimension. 1'-VOW 3 Ys"(.09m) 2'-6 7/8' 2"x 6"(.05 x .15m) Fascia beams (.78m) x 11 0 11 x 11 h _ 11 o IE. E I1 0 P oa 1 M x e C4�. 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m) Rafters— �1 x x _ 1 1 I I N N O Z 11 1 11 11 1'-4"(.40m) v 11 1 _ N ;! ;! Z., E 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m)- 1 11 . a 1'-4"(.40m) Nailer at plywood joint (optional) " 11 M— 11 44 5/8"(1.6125cm)Diam. bolt, 10"(25.4cm) long. E I II 0 1 1 0 1 0 1� E m1 2"x 6"(.05 x .15m) Fascia beams Corner posts, 2"x 6"I.0$x .15m)Support beams 5Yz" x 5Yz"(.14 x .14m) 9'-10"(3.00m) UPPER ROOF FRAMING CEILING FRAMING ROOF FRAMING PLAN 6"(.15m) Thick concrete slab base reinforced by #4 rods, 6"(.15m) O.C. in both directions. Use footings as required. P (.24m) 1'-0"(.30m) E + Anchor bolts } N 1'-5"(.43m) o '^ t t I1'-0"(.30m) t ' Threaded receptacle to take t I 5/8"(1.6125cm) diam. anchor bolts. 914"(.24m) 5'-0"(1.52m) CONCRETE FOUNDATION PLAN PARKING-FEE COLLECTION BOOTH (continued) A-1218.E f I 1 — Extra joints if 10'-0"(3.05m) C.C4 long plywood is not available Opening for crossbeam support 1 1 1 1 3/8'x 3'-0"x 3'-0"(.9375 x 7.62 x 7.62cm) Cut from 10'-0"x 4'-0"(3.05 x 1.22m) Plywood hatch(as ceiling) sheets of plywood. 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m) Trimmer PLYWOOD CUTTING PLAN 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m)Ceiling nailer 1"x 3"(.02 x .07m)Si II Y4"x 1)4"(1.875 x 3.79cm) Trim 1)Y'x 1 Y2"(3.79 x 3.79cm) Sash =36(.4675cm) Impact-resistant glass �.. 1'/"x 3"(3.165 x 7.62cm)'Sill 1 Y2"x 2Y2"(3.79 x 6.33cm) Sash %"x 2"0.875 x 5.08cm)Nosing o I c c Oak veneer,YA"(1.875cm)Marine plywood top LL A E ° ° 1'-021 (.32m) _ N E u E o, P v n O x n to m Adjustable shelving brackets X a I a %"x 3"(1.875 x 7.62cm) Kickplate s h I 2"x 3"(.05 x .07m)'s and undersides 5 are impregnated with copper sulphate. c � o _ o E o Concrete •o ~ .-D - - •Q-• . SECTION D - D PARKING-FEE COLLECTION BOOTH (continued)A-1218.7 ` 3'-11" (1.19m) -1'-OYz"(.32m) 1'-11 Y2" 60 m)�' Slide bolt on top for right door_ SY2"(.14m) 5Yz"(.14m) "! v E or N h vc r, 7Y2"(.19m) 1'-9"(.23m) I eo E r � 7Yz"(.19m) Slide lock flush bolt top& bottom 1'-1"(.33m) DOOR ELEVATION ' 0 0 1 v 0 ° 3Yz"x 5Yz"(8.87 x 13.95cm) Cross beam _ 11/16"(1.71875cm) Diam.hole 0 for 10'x 5/8"(25.4 x 1.6125cm) diam. bolt securing roof support Steel "L" 6 -3/8"(.9375cm) Holes beams. brace recessed _ 5Y2"x 5Y2"(.14 x .14m) Post, notched to fit steel braces DETAIL AT FOOT AND HEAD - 4 -9/16"(1.40625cm) Diem. holes for Y2"(1.25cm)diam. countersunk 0 -head bolts (countersink nuts into post at other end). OF CORNER POST � Y2"x 5Yz"x 18"(1.25 x 13.95 x 45.72cm) Brace recessed into post Elongated hole for Y2"x 3Y2"x 8"0.25 x 8.87 x 20.32cm) anchor bolts Steel plate welded to 5Yz"(13.95cm) plate 5/8"(1.61 25cm) Diem, bolt Face of post line- -I 4" 2"(5.08cm) (.l Om) 5Yt"x 5%"(.14 x .14m) Post lY4"(4.415cm) Thick door above Y2"(1.25cm) 4" Y2"x 5Yz'T.25 x 13.95cm) Steel brace +(.1 Om) Y2"x 3Y2"(1.25 x 8.87cm) Steel door stop Elongated hole for anchor bolts DETAIL OF STEEL BRACE AT FOOT OF CORNER POST PARKING-FEE COLLECTION BOOTH (continued) A-1218.8 Campground Control Station The Architectural Section (Design trim, soffits, sills, etc. are con- sliding and fixed windows are Branch) of the Army Corps of structed of rough sawn western bronze anodized aluminum. Engineers' St. Louis District sub- cedar. The Dutch doors are made This central station is designed miffed this Campground Control of Douglas fir and the interior to serve a major camping com- Station. doors are birch. An aluminum plex which contains over 400 The roof deck and ceiling are louver with an insect screen is at- sites with more than double that made of Douglas fir exterior tached to each end of the potential. plywood and the fascia, exterior building below the roof line. All prefabricated ridge shakes wood shakes aluminum window c u acrylic with screen glazing .N h.6 a.c. Dutch door unit with shelf concrete walk FIS :i• `:ti.'' ':'::; ;t'. ::;::>>:1' .:}x: :i.i•.;t�.`��;,v:.:t:v.:r,..�.}'•:.•�a tip:. RIGHT SIDE ELEVATION CAMPGROUND CONTROL STATION DESIGN . . . A publication of the Park Practice Program Campground Control Station (.vrtntvkdn. inyr. Winter 1983 U.S. Army A-1307 Corps of Engineers CnorrV1 F-1474—A ALUMINUM LOUVER w/ INSECT SCREEN 5/8" ROUGH—SAWN REVERSE BOARD& BATTEN PLYWOOD 2 x 8 ROUGH.SAWN FASCIA FINISHED CEILING 1'—3/4' 6" 1•_ 611 fixed aluminum sash x 0 with acrylic glazing e� 0 Co M n 1 concrete finished walk floor ode 1' 6 I heating d I I 1 I `L air conditioning unit I ——— —� I I I 1 I ► � I FRONT ELEVATION Campground Control Station (continued) A-1309 PREFABRICATED RIDGE SHAKES 5/8" PLYWOOD DECK 2" x 6" ROOF RAFTERS Y2" ROUGH—SAWN } 3 CEILING JOISTS PLYWOOD SOFFIT WOOD SHAKES 2" x 8" RIDGE 6" BATT INSULATION 1" x 2" TRIM 3W' BATTENS FINISHED CEILING 1' . 6' o ROUGH—SAWN I FASCIA 3 TRIM 18" x 24" MIRROR-T" 5/8" ROUGH—SAWN o REVERSE BOARD 6 :o BATTEN PLYWOOD - ALUMINUM WINDOW 5/8" EXTERIOR ACRYLIC GLAZING PLYWOOD CONCRETE WALK 4" RUBBER BASE FINISHED FLOOR 4" CONCRETE SLAB 4" FILTER GRAVEL Campground Control Station (continued) A-1310 To meet the increasing demand for boat launch- in facilities, th g esr e romp design 9 given here should receive consideration. Roadway slab sections are made of reinforced concrete, screeded on r top to reduce slipping. Flat bar steel links ex- tending thru the slabs, project on each side to ==_ permit bolting into a continuous runway. 2 a1"s Holes Punched or Drilled ® — - %+t �— 1 r It —6++ I 1++ +� L 1' —8" 1Ir L JJJJJ I IJ 1/"x1l/"x20" Flat Bar Steel w/ hole each and as shown Hot Dipped Galvanized after Hole Fabrication STRAP DETAIL O 411 ''C�sa ,.�T.=��1-s�'�--_�i+.l-•Z�'a st-s'�.=�c, t_r�_�,== ,...+4- .F�-.� ,z�xs� �r sts.. ro ��`�^r� e o B a I Steel Strap i/" Reinforcing Rod I V —2u 11 � � II I V—6" 2r _6" 24 —6" 21 _6n 10' _0" 7�r¢ 7t44ee4t ed4#1egte aw 'Sea& ;Dat44 PREFABRICATED in cooaero+.on with //�¢ ZQ4'ilwa PQ Se4a4 a BOAT RAMP dote olote Contributed b WASHINGTON 0 lr t November 1958 W g7 Y 2 V index control State Parks and I I I I R-4875 C-0241—R Recreation Commission J Through the opening at the peak of this structure. hot air rushes out pulling in the cool surrounding air.The wide eaves offer visitors protection from the sun or surprise showers.This versatile shelter can accommodate 3 eight- foot tables or 4 six-foot tables for picnics or serve as cover for small socials or programs. SIDE ELEVATION — Asphalt Shingles____ -- --- Posts Conc. Slab --- — — END ELEVATION END ELEVATION 40'•8" i Q M. a °D m if l • - - - Store e ■ o 4"x 8.r Posts > 4"x 8" W. " ■ r Yz'•x 16" Bolts �+ Conc.Slab Asphalt — Shingles 8' -� 8' 81-8" 1 4j' I L- 2"x 6"Joists 16" O.C. 8" Brick PLAN SECTION u.:..+s«.<a.r.«.....�«.�........ PICNIC SHELTER THE PARK PRACTICE PROGRAM w:...ic..t«.•<...S.ar•.�.•N•ti..•IR.n.•r•.lr•►<�<we:•r.• Contributed by °•" August 1970 "<" 700 H GREENSBORO PKS. DEPT. 0• 12' 24' w0<' R-4146 C-110i C•1230-R Greensboro, North Carolina MASTER PLAN NARRATIVE SIMPSON RECREATION AREA MASON LAKE, WASHINGTON PREPARED FOR: SIMPSON TIMBER COMPANY SHELTON, WASHINGTON PREPARED BY: I E. MARTIN BONDE I11� NORTHLAND PLANNING SERVICE 415 LOGGER ST. SE � OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98503 MASTER PLAN NARRATIVE ' SIMPSON RECREATION AREA Prepared For: Simpson Timber Company, Shelton, Washington Table Of Contents General page 1 •Introduction page 1 •Management page 1 •Design For Management page 3 Day Use Facilities page 6 •Boat Launch and Parking page 6 •Picnic Facilities page 7 •Picnic Area 1 page 8 •Picnic Area 2 page 9 •Picnic Area 3 page 9 •Picnic Area 4 page 10 Overnight Facilities page 12 •General Camping page 12 •Group Camping page 13 Environmental Impact Assessment page 16 Development Priorities page 19 Appendix Prepared By: E. Martin Bonde Northland Planning Service 415 Logger St SE Olympia, Washington 98503 MASTER PLAN NARRATIVE SIMPSON RECREATION AREA MASON LAKE, WASHINGTON INTRODUCTION In January of 1989, The Northland Planning Service was hired to develop a Master Plan for the Simpson Recre- ation Area at Mason Lake, Mason County, Washington. The charge to the firm was to prepare a long range develop- ment plan which will ease the stress and strain on the site, establish priorities for development, and to design the operation to be as self sustaining as possible. The resultant plan portrays a park which does all that is needed to meet the requirements for a healthy and pros- perous park and recreation facility. MANAGEMENT Planning and management functions go hand in hand. Good planning tries to eliminate management problems as much as possible. Major management concerns for the Simp- son Recreation Area at Mason Lake are related to overuse, deteriorating site conditions, alcohol abuse in the park, unruly teenagers, and all the concerns of a very popular and heavily used park. The problems relate more to peo- ple management than to facility and resource management. To be blunt: Many of the problems stem from admitting the general public who have no moral or financial responsi- bility to the facility or its management. The Master Plan design provides for the total con- trol of the visiting public and relates the activities thereof to given areas that may be easily patrolled and controlled. Parking is in designated areas and is no longer indiscriminate. In order to reduce environmental damage, the camping sites are designed for high impact use. Access to the park and its facilities should be controlled. The Master Plan indicates a maximum occupant capac- ity and the park should be closed when the capacity is reached to prevent further deterioration to the area and facilities. -1- One of the major uses of the park is to launch boats. Currently, there is no charge for this service. One other free boat launch site is available on the lake at the Mason County Park but it is small and has a lim- ited capacity. Several other launching sites are avail- able at various resorts and marinas on the lake but they charge a launch fee. Another current use of the Simpson facility is for beer busts by teenagers and young adults. The keg party is a major concern for the park management staff and leads to a host of problems. Unrestricted alcohol use, especially when it involves minors, can easily become an expensive legal liability. We recommend completely ban- ning the consumption of alcohol in the park. A decision should be made within the highest ranks of the Simpson Timber Company as to who shall have access to the park. If the park is to be kept open without charge to the visiting public, as it is now, the problems will only continue to grow. If it is decided to allow the visiting public access to the park through a day use fee, the problems will be lessened. An entry fee collec- tion system has been designed for the park. If it is decided to only allow Simpson Timber Company employees and their guests into the park, the main entrance is de- signed to allow such entry through a card and lift gate system. For general public admittance through the daily fee payment, a toll booth location has been designed for the entrance, and it is recommended that a minimum of five dollars be charged for each non-Simpson employee vehicle using the park for day use activities. NOTE: If it is decided to keep the park for the enjoyment of Simpson employees and their guests only, then many of the management problems now occurring in the park will be limited. In addition, the park could continue to be op- erated as it is now for at least the next five years with only a few changes or alterations required. However, indiscriminate parking should be curtailed and designated parking be developed as soon as possible to care for projected visitation loads. In addition, the boat launch site should be relocated, as indicated, for safety reasons no matter what sort of management plan is devised. Simpson employees, who already help pay for main- taince of the park with dues to the recreation fund, would not pay an additional entry fee but could enter the -2- park with a gate key card (such as that used by the Lake Trask development located nearby) . Such cards could be controlled by being issued at the various Simpson facili- ties on an "as requested" basis. In this way, the com- pany could keep close control of who is utilizing the park at any given time. DESIGN FOR MANAGEMENT The existing entry to the park is inadequate to pro- vide for entry control . As already outlined, the entry design is capable of handling general public use through a small contact station; or for Simpson employees through a card and lift gate system. The design provides for the initial contact and a turnaround for those not desiring to enter the park. In addition, to facilitate an antici- pated traffic backup during primary entry times, it is suggested that the company work with the county road de- partment to provide shoulder parking for waiting vehicles along the county road. The shoulder should be widened to eleven or twelve feet for safety and utility. If the county refuses to cooperate, it is suggested that a new entry road be developed parallel to the county road extending southward 450 feet to the new power company electric vault. The entry sign would have to be relo- cated, or a new sign built at the new entrance. The existing exit to the park is located in a dan- gerous location and must be relocated. The new entry design provides for a safer and more convenient exit to the park (See Illustration A) . The one-way spikes lo- cated at the exit should be relocated to the new exit road, as indicated on the plan. The entry complex should be well lighted and signed. The park entry and management function also includes relocating the managers' residence and service area to a site near the gate. This will provide for better control over the gate functions and will allow quicker response for problems at the entrance - such as campers who have lost their cards, etc. Across from the new service area is a proposed trailer dumping station which is designed to accommodate the increased need for such activity as the park grows. It is designed to service two trailers at once and is located along the exit road in the proximity of the park managers' residence. As the park expands to the full capacity and func- tion, a new office and camper registration contact area is desired (See Illustration A) . The designed location will service all camps, including the group camping area. -3- The area becomes the hub of park management functions and control . It should be noted that with the new road de- sign for entry into the camping areas, vehicular traffic is lessened in the day use areas making these areas safer and more functional. The design shown is oriented to camper registration and is located on the parking side of the complex. The through lane is located south, or outside of the parking area. The parking lanes for the campers are designed P g twelve feet wide instead of the normal ten feet for added safety. A sign plan should be developed for the entire park. The plan would indicate stop signs as well as all other control and informational signs. Gates have been indicated on the plan to close off portions of the park when not in use. The objective of controlled access is to lessen the shock of use through- out the park and to allow for better crowd control and area use. Vehicular traffic in a park poses a hazard and must be controlled and limited as much as possible. Another management design factor built into the park is the design of a day use overflow area in the tent camping area along the waterfront in the campground. Since the major use of the park is day use, there are occasions in which it may be necessary to provide for ad- ditional day use parking beyond that provided for normal park activity. This has been done through the camping day use overflow area and through the development of an overflow parking area utilizing the old exit road for a twenty six car parking lot. The campground day use overflow area (See Illustra- tion C) is designed for tenters with the parking spaces allowing day use cars to be parked in the area. Picnic tables for the day users in this area would be free standing and not made into a permanent picnic site, as indicated in the example on the Master Plan. Normally, it is poor park practice to mix day use and overnight use in the same area, but because of park conditions and the need for overflow day use parking, the double usage is provided in the plan. If it should come to pass that the need for the ad- ditional day use area in the campground becomes a major concern, then it is recommended that the entire camping waterfront be designated as a day use area. A new road and development of campground loops A, B, C, D, E, and F should also be designed to allow for a total separation of the day use and camping activities. (See Illustration G. Remember, the reason why folks come to the park is -4- because of the high quality waterfront, therefore it should be made available to all park users and not limited to a few campers. ) Should the board and staff not desire to mix day use and camping in the campground, then it is possible to utilize what is now the shop and service area as an over- flow parking area - if the shop and service area are moved to the proposed entry location. The existing shop area can also be utilized for parking extra camper cars, and for off season trailer storage. (The area should be surrounded by a secure fence whether the shop facilities are relocated or not. ) -5- III DAY USE FACILITIES BOAT LAUNCH AND PARKING The proximity of the existing boat launching site to the swimming area is hazardous. Therefore, the present site is unacceptable for boat launching. In addition, because of the sands and silts being deposited in the area by Schumocher Creek, the area is becoming less and less suitable for boat launching. The Master Plan indi- cates the development of a new launch facility at the extreme north end of the park in a safer and more suit- able location (See Illustration B) . The proposed boat launch parking area borders on a marginal seasonal wetland of which twenty feet must be filled to provide for adequate parking. This problem will be discussed in greater detail in the section regarding environmental concerns. The proposed boat parking area is currently being utilized for overflow parking during heavy use periods and as a softball field, however, a variance request may have to be made to the Mason County Planning Department because the boat launch and parking violates a county development requirement of facility development 150 feet from the water's edge. This does not preclude the devel- opment, it just means that several hoops must be jumped through during the development phase of the project. Designated parking for 40 cars with boat trailers and a 20 car day use parking area has been provided at the site. The day use parking may also be utilized to store boat trailers without cars, if the need arises. The primary focus of the area is boating with picnicking a secondary usage. The number of boat trailer-car park- ing spaces was determined by the size of the lake, esti- mation of lake resident boats, and the projected manage- ment plan for allowing entry into the park by employees only. Currently, many of the lake residents utilize the launch site to put their own boats into the water. Since there are a number of launching opportunities around the lake, we feel there is no need to supply this service to non-Simpson employees at the park. The proposed launching site has good depths but some minor dredging may be necessary to facilitate better depths during periods of low water. The dredging may very well be accomplished with the cooperation of the local -6- fire district to hydraulically move some material into deeper water. Application must be made through the coun- ty planning for the relocation of the material. The launching site is wide enough to take care of two boats at once during periods of heavy use. It is also well lighted for evening use. Two new docks are also indicated to care for the launching activities and for water skiing. Additional finger piers are currently being utilized along the shore and it is recommended that these continue to be utilized. Access to the boat launching site is over a new ac- cess road and bridge over Schumocher Creek. The creek is environmentally sensitive and any span development must not alter or infringe upon the creek bed. More is dis- cussed about this matter in the section dealing with en- vironmental concerns. The existing bridge is inadequate to sustain greater vehicular usage and it is recommended that the bridge be utilized for foot traffic only. The new bridge is critical to any development on the north side of the park and should be able to handle two-way traffic and pedestrian traffic as well . PICNIC FACILITIES There are four major picnic areas indicated in the Master Plan (See Illustration B) . Basically, they are the same areas now being utilized for picnicking, but with additional parking and more controlled and designated access. Currently, there are approximately 140 designated parking spaces available for day use parking, including a 90 car parking lot near the swimming beach and kitchen shelter. During periods of very heavy use, the designated parking areas are filled and overflow parking utilizes the north end of the park and along the roadways and any open space large enough to fit a car. This has caused major trauma to the vegetation in parts of the park and has grossly overloaded the park to the point that major signs of deterioration are present throughout the major activity areas. This cannot be allowed to continue if the aesthetic values of the park are to remain high. Therefore, the Master Plan indicates a designed total for day use parking of 223 spaces, including the overflow area across from picnic area number 3 , the 40 car space potential in picnic area number 4 , and the boat launch parking. When the spaces are filled, the park has reached its maximum capacity for day use. (Note: The proposed camping facilities were assumed to be completed and a full camp population was considered in the determination of day use capacity. It should be understood that the camping population is a resident population which utilizes the day use areas and -7- facilities in the same manner as those coming to the park to enjoy the facilities for the day. All these factors, plus the physical capabilities of the land to sustain heavy use, were considered in the determination of the capacities of the day use areas and facilities - thus limiting the day use parking for beach and picnic use to 223 cars. ) PICNIC AREA 1 Picnic area number 1 is located to the north of Schumocher Creek. Access is gained from the parking lots in picnic area number 2 and from the boat launch parking area. Additional parking and access may be developed, as indicated, behind the existing residence if the residence is converted to picnic use. Currently, the major utiliza- tion of picnic area number 1 is for overflow parking and as a ball field. (The area is too small for a ball field and the activity - even though it is quite popular - should be curtailed for safety. ) The area should be landscaped and designated picnic sites developed along both sides of the creek, and along the waterfront. Open space should be provided for "low organized games" such as volleyball, etc. Foot access across Schumocher Creek will continue over the two existing bridges and across the proposed bridge. It is indicated in the Master Plan that the existing residence in picnic area number 1 should be relocated to the new service area near the park entry, and that a large, winterized shelter with toilets be developed at the old site. Water, power, and an existing septic sys- tem are already present at the site. (The septic system may have to be upgraded to meet existing code require- ments. ) An additional fifteen car parking lot should be developed behind the shelter to serve the shelter and provide for a wind protected picnic area. The winterized shelter could provide a good incentive for year round recreational activity at the park. If it is determined to leave the residence, as is, then a new shelter should be built, as indicated on the plan. The building would also house toilets to care for the needs of boaters and the picnic activity in area L. The existing trash collection bins, at the north end of the park should be relocated closer to the county road for health and safety (hornets) and for ease of collec- tion through the back entry. -8- PICNIC AREA 2 Picnic area number 2 is divided by the roadway lead- ing to the north end of the park and the ranger's resi- dence. With vehicular traffic relocated to the new bridge, the area now becomes one large picnic area. The area now contains a small picnic shelter near Schumocher Creek, parking along the widened roadway, and a boat launch and parking area. The boat launch should be relo- cated, as shown, and the related parking area be desig- nated picnic parking. Designated picnic sites should be developed along Schumocher Creek and along the water- front. In essence, this part of the park use has not been changed - only made safer and more efficient. The pump house, power vault, and water valve location will remain unaltered and intact. PICNIC AREA 3 Picnic areas number 3 and number 2 are contiguous and share common parking facilities in what was the old boat launch site. Picnic area number 3 also contains the childrens' play area and part of the designated swimming area. The existing parking lot serving the shelter in picnic area number 2 has been redesigned and enlarged to serve picnic area 3 , as well . The primary focus in this area is the play activity and swimming. A new 10-car parking area is indicated on the plan to serve the func- tions of the area. Designated picnic sites should be developed along the edge of the parking lots and along the frontage not associated with the swimming beach. (Moveable tables may be placed where designated sites are not developed, as feasible, to prevent destruction of the environment. ) In addition, a 26 car overflow parking area has been designed to utilize portions of the exit road which is scheduled to be obliterated when the new entry road is developed. This parking area will be opened when the other lots are filled. Picnic facilities have not been designated for this area because of the old growth timber in the area. However, if it is desired, a small picnic area could be developed in the area provided that the environment is not damaged. Additional parking along the old exit road has not been developed because of interference with the group camps in the area. There will be some loss of old growth timber in the area but the design limits such loss as much as possible. As far as the existing childrens' play area is con- cerned, it is very well done but can be made safer and more functional. It is very strongly recommended that the teeter totters be removed and replaced with climbers, -9- tire swings, or slides. Teeter totters are the most dan- gerous piece of play equipment in the park and are a le- gal liability because of potential spinal injuries. Adult play facilities are also included in the area and there are now two basketball hoops set up on the parking lot to allow for such activity. Additional adult play facilities should be considered for the area includ- ing horse shoes, shuffleboard, a permanent volleyball court, etc. (Great care should be taken in the placement of horse shoe pits because of the possibility of a glanc- ing shoe careening into the other play and picnic areas. ) Health and safety are always the primary consid- erations regarding anything done in the park. The adult play facilities might be lighted for late evening use. Toilets for picnic areas 2 and 3 are located across the road from the childrens' play area and serve the group camp, as well. The toilet building appears to be sound and quite functional, so no changes are recom- mended. PICNIC AREA 4 Picnic area number 4 (See Illustration C) is the hub of the park and consists of a 90 car parking lot, large shelter with kitchen facilities, the swimming beach with a permanent dock, toilets, and picnic facilities. It is a very heavily used area and signs of site deterioration indicate overuse. Much of the site deterioration has been caused not only by heavy use but by uncontrolled water runoff from the large asphalted parking lot. Northland Planning has made some recommendations to help solve the problem and they have been implemented. However, because of the size and slopes of the parking lot, there will continue to be heavy water runoff to contend with. The area must be revitalized by bringing in top soil and filling the gul- lies and covering the exposed roots. In areas where the water continues to flow heavily, crushed rock should be placed to prevent erosion and surface scouring. The large kitchen shelter is the primary focus of the area and is very heavily used. The structure is old and rapidly deteriorating. It should be replaced within the next few years. It is recommended that the shelter be considered as a shelter-toilet combination building and rebuilt with adequate toilets, changing facilities, and kitchen area. The building should be winterized and utilized for group use throughout the year. The existing structure could easily be made suitable for winter activ- ities by using overhead garage doors along the sides -10- which could be locked in the overhead position in summer and lowered in the winter. A large fireplace should also be included in the structure which would allow heating of the building. Infrared lamps may also be used as an adjunct to the heating of the building. The existing toilet building in the area is old and should soon be replaced, as noted for the rebuilding of the shelter as a shelter-toilet combination building. With the old toilet building gone and the mobile home removed from the area, picnic area number 4 will be vast- ly improved and cheaper to maintain because of less structures in the area. Picnic table sites can now be developed along the parking lot and in the general area. Picnic area number 4 also has a new concept intro- duced into the general area. Currently, the area east of the toilet building is located within the camping area and is being utilized for tent camping along the water- front. Since the lake shore is the primary focus of ac- tivity, and the main reason for the existence of the park, it should be more available to all the visitors to the park. On heavy use days, parking overflow for day use is a major problem. The problem could be solved by provid- ing overflow day use parking in the tent camping parking area along the waterfront. Normally, this is a very poor park practice and is not recommended. However, because of the nature of the resource, the lack of permanent camping facilities along the waterfront, availability of tent camping spaces in other parts of the campground, and the need for additional overflow parking, on occasion, it seemed feasible and justified to design waterfront park- ing along the tent camping strip. Thus, four ten-car parking units have been indicated for the area. It should be particularly noted that the dual use of the area is not to be implemented until the new campground entry road is developed and the campground road system is developed, as shown, for the area. At that time, a gate will be in- stalled across the entry (near where the mobile home is now located) which will be opened only as the need arises to utilize the overflow parking areas. -11- OVERNIGHT FACILITIES One of the primary functions of the park is to pro- vide overnight camping accommodations for visiting Simp- son employees and their guests. The camping activity is also one of the primary sources of income for the park and is necessary for its economic welfare. Since one of the charges to Northland Planning Service by the Board was to make the park self sustaining, financially, the maximum number of campsites has been designed for the area. The plan provides for an ordered approach to camp- ground expansion and shows what might be developed as needs and demands grow. Thus, the plan shows the devel- opment of 67 group camping areas, and 150 general camping sites, including several double sites, as shown, for a grand total of 217 camping sites in the park. If fees were set at ten dollars per night for each campsite, and the park averages 70 percent full for the 90 day camping season (a US Forest Service design factor) , then the potential income to the park could be about 140, 000 dollars per year. Realistically, this figure is not obtainable without the expenditure of many dollars to develop the camp to do this. At this time, there is no justification to develop the full campground, as planned. However, by raising the camping fees to be comparable with the quality of the facilities, and the fees charged by other campgrounds and the Washington State Parks, a greater income can be realized than that now obtained. A minimum of 100 sites is necessary for financial stability, according to many sources. GENERAL CAMPING Basically, the existing campground has remained un- changed - except for widening the existing one-way entry road and making it a two-way road, as indicated in the plan, and doing the same thing to the one-way exit road in front of the existing toilet building. Note that these changes are to facilitate a better flow of traffic in the campground and are to be implemented when the need and demand makes it necessary to expand the campground. It is recommended that when the need for expansion aris- es, Loops G and H could be developed without additional alteration to the basic flow of the camp (See Illustra- tion D) . Note the priorities section for further details regarding redesign and initial development. It is also recommended that the existing sites be refurbished with use pads and back-in stalls, as indicated in the design -12- of the campsites. This will concentrate the heavy use in areas designed for it and will allow the surrounding veg- etation to be reestablished. The existing toilet building and septic system seems to be capable of handling the addition of Loops G and H without additional expansion costs. However, a final determination of this fact should be made by the county health department before the loops are developed. Campground Loops I, J, K, and L should be developed as the need and demand justifies the expansion (See Il- lustration E) . However, the new campground entry road may be developed at any time that the board deems it to be in keeping with the development of the central office and campground registration complex. It is not a good idea to bring camping rigs into the day use area, and the redesign provides for better control of the campground by having a separate road serving the camping facilities. It should be noted that some of the trailer sites in Loop F have been converted to tent camping sites with parking provided, as shown. This is also in keeping with the redevelopment of the tenting area for overflow day use parking. Double camping units have been provided in the over- all design and could be developed in the existing camp- ground without too much difficulty. Perhaps double camp units could be developed along the outside of Loop F, near the pump house, as a Spring work project (See Illus- tration D) . Excess camper cars are a problem in the management of the campground. Extra camper cars could be parked in the day use overflow parking areas or in the area now being utilized for a service and repair area. This would be the rule if, and when, the service area is relocated to the entry complex. It would also be a feasible area to store trailers during the off season, if the visitor desires to do so. However, a charge should be levied for this service and insurance carried by the trailer owner against damage, etc. GROUP CAMPING Group camping is a very popular activity in the park. There has been considerable demand for groups to be able to camp together. Therefore, two areas have been provided for group camping (See Illustration F) . The Master Plan indicates four group camping loops with Loop M being the primary -13- loop. This is an existing group camp area and has been redesigned to utilize as much as possible the existing sites and utilities. The area is reached through a "Y" entry road off the main entry. This may continue to be utilized until such time as the additional loops may be developed. Then, a new access road should be developed to serve all the group camp units and a new toilet build- ing constructed. The loop redesign in Loop M will lose about four of the existing sites but will provide for a total of 16 camp units. Utilities in the loop should be winterized so that the loop may be used for winter camp- ing. The nearby toilet building should also be winter- ized to allow cold weather use. Loop M has a shelter already provided. Small shel- ters are indicated for each of the loops. The shelters would be lighted and of sufficient size to house the group. They would contain water, power outlets for cook- ing, etc. It is not necessary to have power and water to each, individual site, but it could easily be done. How- ever, Loop M should have power and water to each site because it will act as a general campground overflow and be utilized all yearlong. The "daisy wheel" design of the group camp loops is the most efficient design for group use. In effect, the existing Loop M is a daisy wheel but it is much enlarged and somewhat disorganized. The result is much wear and tear on the area and it must be corrected for the benefit of the environment. The basic camp units are the same as for the general campground, having back-in stalls and a use pad for each unit. Not only should considerable care be taken in the redevelopment of Loop M vegetation and site conditions, the location of the new toilet building area and the oth- er access road must be rehabilitated, as well . Heavy planting of Douglas fir and other native trees and shrubs should also occur along the county road between the road and Loop O. This will reduce road noise and allow for more privacy in the loop. Planting should also occur between the various loops for noise reduction and pri- vacy. Loops 0 and P are designed for eleven units and have a radius of 50 feet. A 50 foot radius is the minimum radius that a car and trailer can negotiate without the trailer wheels tracking on the inside of the car wheels . A smaller diameter could be used in the loop development but the road width must be increased to between twelve and fifteen feet. The designed width of the roads for the loops is ten feet, but eleven would be more practical . -14- Loop N is designed differently - as an example of what might be developed in the daisy wheel loop. The loop has 13 units instead of the 11 of Loops O and P. The inside of the loop was utilized for parallel parking alongside a use pad. The road width at the location is 22 feet to allow for traffic and ease of access to the other sites. Loop P is located in old growth timber. The loop might be snaked around the trees, negating the daisy wheel design; however, some trees will be lost, no matter what is done and that fact needs to be recognized. Even developing the loop closer to Loop M will not totally solve the problem. However, this could be done without much change to the loop concept. (The placement of Loop P on the Master Plan was an arbitrary decision by the plan- ner and reflects the possibility that the new group camp- ing entry road may not get built. If such is the case, then the existing exit road access would continue to be utilized for some time to come. ) When the new group camp entry road is developed, the open area provided by the obliterated road might be a good place for low organized games for the group campers. -15- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT The basic areas of use have not changed within the park except for the relocation of the boat launching site to an area that was already housing overflow parking. What the Master Plan has tried to do is bring about order and better management capability to the park, and make the park more environmentally sound and appealing to the visitor. Areas having environmental concerns are as follows: 1. The proposed new bridge over Schumocher Creek and the possibility of another log foot bridge upstream. Because of the nature of Schumocher Creek as a major fishery on Mason Lake, extreme care should be taken to not disturb the stream bed of the creek. Both proposed bridge buttresses shall be developed well out of the stream bed and shall be constructed at a time when there is no danger to migrating fish. Great care shall also be taken to avoid polluting the stream waters with silts, etc. , during the construction. No alteration, transfor- mation, or introduction of any environmentally hazardous objects or materials shall be associated with the stream regarding any projected bridge development over Schumo- cher Creek. All development shall be in keeping with rules and regulations issued by the appropriate govern- mental agencies. Application shall be made through the County Planning Department, as required. Environmental Assessment: Minimum short term nega- tive effect. No long term negative effects. 2 . A change of direction of 90 degrees is proposed for the mouth of Schumocher Creek, as it empties into Mason Lake. The steam flow is to be altered to provide for a more efficient flow into the lake to help maintain a cleaner and safer swimming area. Riprapping and bank stabilization has already occurred at the mouth. The same conditions shall exist after the change, so no new elements shall be introduced into the area. Short term environmental effects shall deal with silts and sands entering the lake during the change. These will be kept to a minimum by not working along the stream proper until the last phase of the change. The character and nature of the stream shall not be altered in any way, except for the directional change. -16- I Environmental Impact Assessment: Minimal short term effect on the stream - mostly dealing with silts and sands resulting from cutting through the bank to divert the stream. There will be no negative long term effects, but there will be positive effects in terms of a cleaner and more desirable swimming area. An additional bonus will be that the beach will be built up making it safer for small children. 3 . Another possible environmental concern could be the north twenty feet of the boat launch parking development. The development borders a marginal seasonal wetland. The area is about 125 feet across, with open water on the far side. There is little sign of wildlife habitat in the area in question, but deer are known to come to the far side to drink. Filling the twenty feet in question will not affect the natural conditions of the area to any great extent. During the winter period of high water, the majority of the fill area is dry to damp. Environmental Assessment: Minimal short term ef- fect; possible silting of area during deposition of fill material . Because of the nature of the area and what is to be done, no long term environmental change or damage. 4 . In addition to the minimal fill for the parking lot, another potential environmental concern may be the devel- opment of the launch site itself. The bottom depths of the lake, at the proposed site, slope from 0 to 5 feet within 30 to 35 feet from shore making the site far supe- rior to the existing launch site. However, there may be a need to shift some of the beach sands into deeper water at the time of development. This would result in some clouding of the water, locally, which would last only a few minutes as the material settled to the bottom. No fish habitat or other biological conditions exist at the site which would be considered an ecological question or problem. Environmental Impact Assessment: Very limited short term and minimal environmental damage; and no long term negative environmental effect of the development. 5. There could be possible environment effects in the development of Group Camp Loop P - located in an area of old growth timber. However the number of old growth trees are not great and the camp loop can be put on the ground with minimal effect. This is not to say that some trees will not be cut. There appears to be no habitat which would be affected by the development. The trees I -17- which would have to be cut are mature and over mature fir, hemlock, and cedar which will eventually have to be removed as danger trees if not taken now. Environmental Impact Assessment: Minimal short term effects and no long term negative effect to the environ- ment. 6. Development of the campground will have a major effect on the environment but little negative effects. The area in which the campground is to be built is a cut over area with good reproduction in an even-age stand of fir. The area has been thinned and the trees form an excellent canopy for the campground. Because of the thinning, and the way the campground is designed, there should be mini- mal tree cutting in the area. Environmental Impact Assessment: Minimal damage as development occurs; and minimal long term damage or nega- tive environmental effects. -18- DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES Since so much has been planned for the park, it is necessary to break the recommendations into manageable parts for action. Priorities must be established by the Management Board which may not agree with the recommenda- tions in this narrative. That is OK and is to be ex- pected. The Master Plan is only a suggested guideline developed as a result of site evaluation and concerns voiced by many who are close to the park and its manage- ment. The following priorities for development are sug- gested for consideration. PRIORITY 1 The park development hinges upon the construction of a new entry road into the park. The road is more than just a new entry road and consists of a management com- plex and visitor controls. It also relates to the devel- opment of a new service area and manager's residence. o g P Therefore, as the first priority, we recommend the devel- opment of a new entry and exit system and to eliminate the existing exit system which is poorly located and dan- gerous. (In addition, the first priority would include the obliteration of portions of the old exit road beyond the existing group camp access. ) PRIORITY 2 The new bridge across Schumocher Creek has a very high priority because it is the key to relocating the boat launch. The boat launching site relocation has a very high priority because of the health and safety con- siderations and could very well rank with the new entry road in priority. At this stage, the boat launching site development could be very rudimentary and consist of a new ramp and the parking area stabilized with gravel , much as the existing ramp is now. PRIORITY 3 This priority is a reemphasis of the need to relo- cate the boat launch from its present site to the pro- posed location. Again, it is a matter of health and safety that this recommendation is placed high on the priority list. The existing site, as it relates to the close proximity of the swimming area offers conditions that are tantamount to an accident waiting to happen. -19- 1 PRIORITY 4 When the new bridge is built and the boat launch is relocated, the rechanneling of Schumocher Creek should have priority for the welfare of the beach. The redirec- tion should provide a flushing action to the area making it cleaner and more desirable for swimming. Sands depos- ited by the creek will also help build up the shoreline and make the area safer for small children. PRIORITY 5 Redevelop the old boat launch parking area for pic- nic parking with barriers installed for controlled access and parking. Redevelop the additional parking lots in the area, as indicated in the Master Plan. Establish desig- nated picnic sites, as is given in the example on the plan. PRIORITY 6 Redevelop Group Camp Loop M, as indicated in the plan. The existing entry to the area might remain until such time as Group Camp Loops N, 0, and P are developed and the new access road is constructed. Remember, this area has been designated as the winter camping area so the existing toilet building should be winterized. PRIORITY 7 Enclose the large kitchen shelter and render it suitable for wintertime use. This will make the park more appealing for winter use and could do much to encourage such use. PRIORITY 8 The new service area and manager's residence could be developed at this time. Note: this priority may be stepped up to a higher priority if the use of the park begins to increase, and a policy decision is made regard- ing who shall be the primary users of the park - Simpson employees and/or the general public. A fee collection system should be initiated if the general public is to use the area. It is not indicated on the plan, but if a new shop complex is developed at the park entrance, consideration should be given to having the shop or storage facility -20- serve a dual purpose by developing living quarters over the work or storage area. In the event that a new office and contact station is built, instead of using the mobile home for the purpose, the mobile home could be relocated in the service area complex and used to house seasonal help. It is at this time that serious consideration be given to upgrading the water supply and installing the new water tank, as shown on the plan. This will facili- tate better fire protection and provide more adequate water pressure for the park and future campground expan- sion. (Further engineering is required and should be done during the early phases of development) PRIORITY 9 Redevelop the road system and tent camp parking in the campground, as shown. Develop the new entry road to the campground from the camper registration office. At this stage, if the mobile home has not been relocated, it should now be removed from where it is located and a gate installed across the access to the campground near the mobile home site. Develop the new tent camping units and revitalize the existing camping units. Develop the camp- ing units in Loop F, as indicated. The new sites could be developed into double units, if desired. As the need arises, develop general camping loops G and H. The development of these two loops can be done without additional toilet facilities, but should have water and power if possible. However, the loops may be developed without water and power if funds are unavail- able to do it all. Water spigots should be placed every 300 feet along the road if water cannot be routed to each site. Water outlets and electrical sockets may be devel- oped to service every four sites if the utilities are developed to the back of the use pads and between them. (The details of such facilities are a part of the devel- opment and engineering phases and are not part of the Master Plan detailing. ) PRIORITY 10 Group Camping units N, O, and P are to be developed if the demand justifies them. If not, the new group camp entry road should be developed and the existing entry into Loop M be obliterated. The new toilet building should also be developed in conjunction with the new loops. -21- Relocate the existing residence near the proposed boat launch and convert the site to a day use picnic shelter and toilet building. If the residence is to re- main as is, then the proposed shelter-toilet building should be built to serve the north end of the park. De- velop the new adult play areas and facilities. Develop general camping Loops I, J, K, and L along with the new toilet building and utilities for the area. Convert the residence near the 90 car parking area into a camp store and living quarters for store personnel . Develop a new hiking trails system and new foot bridge across the Schu- mocher Creek. Replace the exercise trail if the demand for the facility is great. The trails system can be developed along both sides of the river and around the periphery of the park property. If it is decided to develop the bea- ver pond area for trails, crossing the county road should be done ONLY where the old park exit used to be. (The property along the county road should be fenced to pre- vent people from crossing near the curve of the county road. A marked crossing should be developed and be well signed along the road with vehicle speeds reduced. ) Re- move the existing toilets near the kitchen shelter and redevelop the kitchen shelter to include toilets and change rooms. All other facets of the Master Plan are to be implemented as the need arises and funds are available to do the work. SPECIAL NOTE: For the various phases of the Master Plan, implemen- tation, development and engineering plans should be ob- tained before any major work is done. Again, it should be reiterated that nothing in the Master Plan is carved in stone. It is a conceptual out- line of what might be if certain conditions and demands make the development, redevelopment, and expansion of the park areas and facilities feasible. It is fully understood that much of what has been planned may never get built. However, when it has been decided that certain things must be done for the good of the park, follow the plan as closely as possible. Good luck! -22-