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R-308-94 Approving a master plan for general fry's landingRESOLUTION 202' RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER PLAN FOR GENERAL FRY'S LANDING WHEREAS, The Illinois & Michigan Canal Advisory Commission has undertaken the preparation of a master plan to provide for an overall recreational design for the area known as General Fry's Landing; and WHEREAS, the master plan is attached as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the master plan also contained a number of design option alternatives which have been discussed by the Commission, and are specifically recommended for inclusion in the master plan; and and WHEREAS, the recommended design option alternatives are attached as Exhibit B; WHEREAS, the phasing and financing of the implementation of this master plan shall be evaluated annually as part of the Village budget process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the master plan for General Fry's Landing and design alternatives be approved. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, CO , WILL, AND DU PAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, on this 02ef—C day of CL D�� , 1994. Barbara Buschman Alice Chin Keith Latz William Margalus Richard Rimbo Ralph Schobert Approved by me this Attest; AYES NAYS PASSED ABSENT CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Village Clerk day of M , 1994. CHaE i2S140L'Ill, i la g a Clerk A NESKI, Village President EXHIBIT A Concept Plan I &M Canal Development Plan for I &M Canal Commission, Village of Lemont Abrams Teller & Madsen, Inc 5751 North Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60660 r Concept ATM's plan for General Fry's landing reflects some preliminary work done for the entire canal corridor. Generally, the Landing plan shows the historical use of the canal as an industrial transport network. The paved (quarrystone) area follows a straight pattern suggested by the canal route and also suggests the original historic uses of the area alongside the canal: for staging and storage of a great variety of goods. We have suggested a "vocabulary" of materials and techniques (limestone, wood, native vegetation) that might be repeated throughout the landing to give visual, educational, and aesthetic continuity to the area. The landscaping helps to define the space and provide a parklike atmosphere. The trees proposed are indigenous riveredge canopy trees. A main goal of the landscaping throughout the Landing and park area is to screen the setting from adjacent industrial buildings, vehicles and roads. There will also be foundation shrub screen plantings to help hide the industrial structures at the eastern edge of the landing. These plantings will repeat those along the Path (see below). When Lemont relocates the Police Auto Pound, plantings will be made to create an additional visual barrier from the buildings to the north. These plantings will also help to more strongly identify this area with the Canal and the rest of the park. Finally, the pine grove at the north end of the site will be enlarged. The Planning Architect's plan called for a pedestrian footbridge to link a proposed parking area on the south side of the canal with the Landing on the north side. Even if parking is not provided, the bridge makes a needed connection between the north and south sides of the canal and provides a crossing and entry to the Landing that is an alternative to a busy street. Our plan continues this concept and uses this area as a logical entry to the Landing. It may also be possible to add additional footbridges —for instance at either end of the Path. All of the exhibits are theme driven and oriented more towards concept rather than object. The anticipated audience is both local and regional, and will best be served through exhibits that have an educational and cultural emphasis. The Lemont Canal Planning Committee recommends that the Gazebo and the current stone "General Fry" identification marker at the north end of the Landing be retained. Path The main landscaping features of the path continue the elements of the rest of the Landing site: Native shade trees, a suggestion of grassy prairie, limestone pavers, and limestone blocks used for seating. Small labels may be placed to identify the plantings and explain the reasons for using them. Overlook areas are provided that correspond in materials and techniques to the Landing in general and the Limestone exhibits in particular. The path within the Landing area will remain unpaved in order to maintain an authentic towpath environment. Throughout the path, many features of the natural and built landscape will be interpreted using permanent signage and trailside interpretive exhibits. These features include wildfowl (herons, ducks), small animals (deer, foxes), evidence of past quarrying, squatter's homes, and marinas. The extent of the path and interpretive devices will be along the entire length of the path —from Route 83 to the Will County line. The unpaved portion of the towpath will also be improved along this route, as required. A suitable identification sign will be included at the entry to the site. This will be near the existing parking lot, as shown in the drawing. The parking lot is privately owned and must remain as is throughout the course of the renovation project. However, a low berm or barrier will extend the path along the canal through the parking lot. The Sanitary and Ship Canal will also be interpreted along the trail— including information about reversing the flow of the river system and uses of the Canal today. The path itself would be hard surfaced crushed stone, (or other similar, easy to maintain material) properly graded and drained. All amterials used will permit access by disabled visitors. Boat tie rings and appropriate interpretive labels along the path may also be used. Limestone Exhibit The limestone exhibit consists of a limestone arch structure to provide a sense of entry to the landing and to serve as a backdrop for an interpretive exhibit panel describing the limestone industry and the growth of Lemont and the surrounding area and towns. The irregular form of the arch, growing out of the quarry face, also connotes the many buildings and monuments that were made from local stone while not portraying any specific structure. The arch is in a setting that is graded and roughly surfaced with coarse stone to imply a quarry setting. In this setting, quarry tools (or reproductions) may be displayed. The focus here, and throughout the Landing exhibits, is to portray the lives of workers and others who contributed to the growth of the area. Photos, graphics, and labels will be used to help convey this story. Seating— limestone blocks to reflect the feeling of quarrying and the arch —will be provided here and throughout the Landing area. The blocks may be a repeated element along the Trail and, perhaps, as a model for future work in selected areas of the Canal Corridor. An additional exhibit area consists of several landscape elements at the eastern section of the Landing area. It may be possible to explain the area and the limestone industry using landscaping and large quarry blocks. The progression of the landscaping exhibit would be: 1. Virgin prairie —a new planting to show how the first settlers encountered the area. 2. An area of raw limestone to show the natural history and "discovery " of the mineral. 3.. An "excavated" area using a landscaped berm and partially buried limestone to show quarrying and, possibly, some of the larger tools used. The blocks could be an element that is used, throughout the Landing. Canal Boat The canal boat is a full –scale replica, built of wood, or other suitable outdoor material. It sits in a pavilion that will house additional interpretive displays, panels, photographs, and (if available) objects. Since the exhibits are covered, but essentially outdoors and unattended, they must be constructed so as to withstand the rigors of climate and vandals. These kinds of materials and techniques are usually more expensive than their indoor counterparts. The exhibits will describe : 1. Canal boat construction. The description may include full -size cutaways to show construction details, diagrams, plans, tools, shipyards, and launching. 2. Canal construction. Since there are not many early photographs of the Canal, it may be good to commission original illustrations to focus on this (and other) aspects of the canal story. A model of a section of the canal and locks under construction is also a possibility 3. Workers. Exhibits describe the life of the men and women who built the canal and, subsequently, settled in the area. Photographs (where available), drawings and tools (real or reproduction) will be used. A comparison may also be drawn between these people and those who provided financing for the canal and owned the warehouses. 4. General information. Photographs, graphics and labels to describe the canal route, function, how the barges were pulled by mules, competition with other forms of transport (mainly railroads), storage facilities, other area commerce, transport logistics, etc. All graphics and other information will be accessible to disabled visitors. Implementation Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary for landscaping to take place during the warmer months (April thru September). However, comprehensive design, detailing and production of exhibit elements could start immediately. Cost estimates presented can easily be phased according to which areas of the plan coincide with other work being done in the Village. General paving and landscaping can be worked out and completed under a contract with a landscape architect and the exhibit elements including interpretive labels could be designed and fabricated in 1995. I i • Options It has been suggested that the following options be considered: 1. That the gazebo be relocated to a site, to be determined, that is outside of the General Fry's Landing park area. 2. That the existing stone marker that identifies the site be eliminated or relocated. 3. That the existing flagpoles, fencing, crushed rock and other landscaping at the existing entrance be eliminated or relocated. 4. To locate the canal boat display under the Lemont Road highway overpass. Funding Sources Here are some suggestions for possible sources to obtain funding for the proposed renovation project: 1. The Illinois Transportation Enhancements Program Funds historical preservation projects related to canals. Existing grants that currently cover trails could possibly be expanded to cover interpretation of the General Fry's Landing. 2. Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation 3. TIF Funding 4. Local business might be interested in sponsorship of all or some of the project: Wonder Bread Peter Russell 708.482.7770 Bodie - Hoover Petroleum Corp. David F. Lyons, Jr. 708.257.7781 Folger Adams Co. Donald A. Shoup 708. 739.3900 K. A. Steel Chemicals Inc. Matt Koupal 708.257.3900 Uno -Ven Co. Refinery Others include: J.K. Bassett Barcoat Inc. 708.257.7761 Botts Inc. D & B Fabricators Dudek, Inc. Cost Estimates The estimates provided are for budgetary funding only. Since the elements have not been concretely designed, a final quotation would need to be obtained before contracts could be worked out. Trees and Shrubs: (28) - 3" Caliper Trees 61 $400 each 11,200 (20) - 36" Height Shrubs @ $40 each 800 512,000 Landscape Exhibit: Prarie Discovery Quarry Paving: Limestone - 5,000 sq.ft. ® 811.00 Path - 10,000 sq.ft. ® 55.00 Footbridge: Seating: Two (2) benches Limestone Archway: Arch Exhibit Elements 1,000 3,500 5,500 510,000 55,000 50,000 5105,000 515,000 - 25,000 $ 1,700 - 3,000 6,000 - 10,000 4,000 - 8,000 510,000 - 18,000 • Interpretive Identifiers: (40) Enamel Panels ft 5250 each $10,000 Canal Boat'. $25,000 - 50,000 Typical Overlook': Reading Rail Bench Landscaping 3,000 - 5000 850 - 1,500 700 - 1,000 $ 4.850 • 7,500 not Mx Inytil so wNum , s. wry &,.,S ,a It k.rl avr,lrJm/,rn4rinr,nl AJpet 4eelernm,. Detail: Proposed Corridor Boundaries east of Harlem Avenue (pending clarification) CHICAGO GRAND . 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Exhibit materials and techniques were designed to compliment the historic home used for the exhibit space. Photomurals, screenprinted graphics and dimensional figures were used throughout the exhibit. The mounts were individually designed and custom made. Shown is a detail of a quarry workers and a building from the 19th century. The building was designed for easy access and visibility. Will County Historical Society _ SNMPLE Cfk-IPLCAL) aWl\gL- INMRPR-T-N; PANEL HAN61Ncg P-NoToMURALS - STRUCTURC. ac CANAL PEAT =1N 1 ERP-r::). IV r1PLAyS T00LS, 6R-\--'\-\ IC S, FLIP CAN S EaAT INT;R9RC V P\SP AyS a 4' 4 4 4 tkiCk"\ 11FO\ S RIW LOCAL CONIC.;mucTioA (ee exatiwk) HoN;P "QuARRY` FAcZ a-RAWL' PAN€L anc( V15PLAy ••• 4 SURFACi.- 1 1 • • • cRkX.,t-f ;0 or PA f r _ ••■•/..6. • 1 • r'L • • • • • 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • EXHIBIT B GENERAL FRY'S LANDING RECOMMENDED DESIGN OPTIONS GAZEBO During a subsequent implementation phase, the gazebo is to be relocated from its present location to a specific location to be determined later. COMMEMORATIVE BRICKS When the gazebo is relocated the commemorative brick display shall be relocated to a prominent site within General Fry's Landing. STONE MARKER As part of the paving and landscaping of the parking lot, the General Fry's Landing stone marker will be relocated to the entrance of the lot and incorporated into the lot design. ENTRYWAY FENCING. ROCK, LANDSCAPING AND FLAGPOLES The fencing, rock, and landscaping will be relocated. The flagpoles will remain in their present location. CANAL BOAT LOCATION The canal boat display will be located to "line up" with the terminus of Lemont Street at the I &M Canal for visibility from Main Street and Illinois Street.