2. Master Plan Background
• 2000 PROS Plan Recommended Facility Study
• 2002 Senior Center Transferred to City of Burien
• 2003 Begin Program and Facilities Plan
• 2005 Senior Center Moves to Community Center
• 2005 Program and Facility Plan Adopted
• 2006 PROS Plan Survey
• 2007 Recreation Center Master Plan Process
• 2008 Master Plan Accepted by Council
4. 2000 PROS Plan
Recommendation: Study redevelopment
of the Burien Community Center
The City should conduct a feasibility study on
replacing the existing Burien Community
Center, including buildings to house the
administration of the PaRCS Department,
and meeting rooms and facilities for PaRCS
Department programs. The study should
consider a replacement facility for the Senior
Center.
8. 2005 Facility Needs Study
Recommendation: Replace the existing Burien
Community Center with a multipurpose facility that
includes family-oriented recreation activities and
services for people of many ages.
Develop a preliminary facility design and phasing plan
Adopt a financing plan
Develop bond issue campaign
Expand the existing Burien Community Center site over
time as parcels to be west become available.
Acquire KCLS Burien Library, and design a facility
renovation to house appropriate uses including senior,
cultural arts, recreation and community services.
9. 2006 PROS Plan
Recommendation: Replace the existing Burien
Community Center with a multipurpose facility that
includes family-oriented recreation activities and
services for people of many ages.
Develop a preliminary facility design and phasing plan
Adopt a financing plan
Develop bond issue campaign
Expand the existing Burien Community Center site over
time as parcels to be west become available.
Acquire KCLS Burien Library, and design a facility
renovation to house appropriate uses including senior,
cultural arts, recreation and community services.
10. 2007-2008 Master Plan
Vision & Goals
• Replace existing facility with a multigenerational
facility that serves people of all ages and abilities
• Offer a wide range of activities that promote social
interaction, culture, wellness, and recreation for all
age groups
• A multi-use facility with flexible scheduling and
programs
• A “civic campus” to serve the recreation and
community needs with connectivity to Dottie Harper
Park and the Town Square
• Character capturing qualities & spirit of Burien
11. 2007-2008 Master Plan
Vision & Goals
• Green design for the building and site design
• Financial and programming partnerships with
private and public providers
• A facility that can be operated and maintained
efficiently while providing outstanding service to
its users
• Complement but not duplicate services
available to the community
• A facility that is financially feasible, affordable,
and sustainable
12. Master Plan Process
PLANNING MEETINGS: July 11-13, 2007
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Subject
Vision Workshop
Development Regulations
Staff
Interview and Discussion
Interviews and Discussion
Finances & Capital
Project Management
Stakeholders & Focus Groups
Planning Workshop
Public Workshop
Facility Operations & Maintenance
Youth, Family & Senior Programs
Cultural Services
Participants
PARCS Staff
Community Development
City Manager
Councilmembers
Finance Staff
Public Works Staff
Various
Citizen Planning Committee
Burien Citizens
PARCS Staff
PARCS Staff
PARCS Staff
13. Master Plan Process
PLANNING MEETINGS: August 15-17, 2007
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Cost Recovery Workshop
Cultural Programming
Interview and Discussion
Tour of surrounding properties
(Dottie Harper, Library, etc.)
Interview and Discussion
Superintendent
Interview and Discussion
administrators
Interview and Discussion
Athletic
Participants
PARCS Staff
Latino Focus Group
Church Trustees
School District
Hospital
YMCA, Highline
Club
14. Master Plan Process
PLANNING MEETINGS: September 19-21, 2007
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Cost Recovery Discussions
Interview and Discussion
Survey Discussion
Planning Workshop
• Public Workshop
• Interviews and Discussion
CM
Participants
PARCS Staff
Church Trustees
Planning Team
Citizen Planning
Committee
Burien Citizens
Councilmembers &
38. Indoor Walk / Jog Track
Reception
Individual Activity
Senior Mid-day Use
Overview of Activity Spaces
Therapy Use
Feature Amenity
Registration
Access Control
Public Relations
79. Which is the most preferred option?
Which is the most preferred option?
Option D- Don't build
new recreation center
now
24%
Option C- Build
Recreation Wing First
5%
Option B- Build
Community Wing
First
2%
Option A- Build Entire
Center at Once
69%
RRC Associates, Inc.
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80. Which is the most preferred option?
Which is the most preferred option?
2%5%
Overall
Location of Residence
North Burien
0%3%
Central/South Burien
Respondent Age
Under 35
Option A- Build Entire Center at Once
Option B- Build Community Wing First
Option C- Build Recreation Wing First
Option D- Don't build new recreation center now
35 - 44
Households with at least one member over 55
Length of time lived
in Burien
3%
5%
83%
80%
16%
76%
16%
0%
2%
73%
24%
2% 6%
0% 4%
2% 8%
0%
83%
14%
61%
30%
74%
17%
2%
2%
More than 15 years
52%
40%
1% 7%
15 years or less
63%
35%
0% 6%
11%
0% 4%
65 and older
Household Characteristics
Households with at least one member under 18
72%
18%
2%
0%
45 - 54
55 - 64
74%
23%
2% 7%
West Burien
69%
24%
67%
28%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Percent Responding
RRC Associates, Inc.
80
81. Support of a property tax increase to build a
new community recreation center
Support a property tax increase to build a new center
Don't know/uncertain
6%
Definitely vote 'yes'
31%
Definitely vote 'no'
25%
Probably vote 'no'
8%
Probably vote 'yes'
30%
• 61 percent of overall respondents would definitely or probably
vote “yes”
RRC Associates, Inc.
81
82. More likely to support a larger bond measure if
Support larger improvements for other city parks
included
funds includebond measure if fundsfacilities improvements forother city parks/
facilities
Don't know/uncertain
9%
Definitely more likely
to vote 'yes'
21%
Definitely will vote
'no'
28%
Probably would vote
'yes'
31%
Probably would vote
'no' anyway
11%
• 52 percent of overall respondents are definitely more likely or
would probably vote “yes”
RRC Associates, Inc.
82
83. Support of a property tax increase
to provide operational support
In addition to building the center, would you be in favor of a property tax increase to
provide added operational support?
Don't know/uncertain
6%
Definitely vote 'yes'
26%
Definitely vote 'no'
28%
Probably vote 'yes'
30%
Probably vote 'no'
10%
• 56 percent of overall respondents would definitely or probably
vote “yes”
RRC Associates, Inc.
83
84. 2012 PROS Plan
Recommendation:
“The wood frame facility has deteriorated
significantly; lacks fire sprinklers; does not meet
ADA requirements; does not meet seismic
requirements; has inefficient central boiler heat;
contains asbestos; has outmoded youth
bathrooms; and does not meet current standards.
While the buildings have been maintained to
allow nonprofit agencies space, the facility has
outlived its physical and economic life and needs
to be replaced.”
85. 2012 PROS Plan
Recommendation:
If current community center facility is to be
retained with current uses, then components of
the plan should be reduced accordingly –
possibly downsizing or deleting the spaces to be
devoted to senior programs and the multipurpose
social hall, and the Family Recreation Center
should be the highest priority. This could also
reduce parking requirements and the additional
land acquisitions originally proposed may not be
needed.
The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the facility requirements to support current and future program needs of the following city programs and facilities:
•Burien Highline Senior Center
•Burien Community Center
•Small Cultural/Performing Arts Theatre
•Indoor Recreation Aquatics, Indoor Athletics, Fitness, and Passive uses for multiple age groups and interests
•Culture Arts: Community Theatre, Cultural Enrichment Instruction, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Immediate to long range recommendations.
This study took over a year of hard work by the steering committee to develop findings and recommendation for Council. The desire is to meet Council’s vision “to provide programs serving people of all ages, and quality community facilities.”
Much like the Town Square planning effort, this study provides a foundation for implementing vision.
Here we see Burien’s existing facilities. All hand-me-downs from the highline school district of King County.
While functional, the BCC and Senior Center are over 50 years old. Programming is very limited do to the conditions and space restrictions.
The study began by examining existing conditions for programs.
Mechanical systems are in poor condition and are very expensive to upgrade. The electrical, plumbing and heating systems need to be replaced.
Example: for you first car your uncle gives you his 1963 ramble station wagon. You drive it as long as you can, but eventually you will have to replace it.