11 - Bissell House. St. Louis County Parks Master Plan. Planning Zone 2

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1 11 - Bissell House Bellefontaine Road St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Planning Zone 2 Visit Date: July 2016 Page 1

2 Description: Bissell House is located a mile south of Highway 270 on Bellefontaine Road. The 9.30 acres of the park includes the historic General Daniel Bissell house built from , the Bissell Barn, shelters and a flower garden. It is a popular spot for weddings and receptions. Members of the Bissell family lived continuously in the house until the 1960s when it was donated to the County for the sole purpose of a park and historical monument. The Bissell House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in View of the south facing entry. View of the Bissell Barn. Site Observation Summary: Historic structure that is only open to the public occasionally. Site is used for weddings and receptions frequently. Gardens are a favorite spot for wedding photographers. Many quality mature trees on the property. A large Hackberry near the entry drive has storm damage and should be evaluated by an arborist. Bissell Barn had a bee infestation. Repair of the building included the use of expanding insulating foam which expanded through the wood siding and looks unsightly. Overhead power lines lead to historic house. Park sign. St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Run off issues at the James Shelter. Page 2

3 Photos of existing conditions Existing Picnic Shelter. Existing Flagpole and overgrown Brick Paver Area. Recurring Pothole on Main Entrance Drive. Existing Tree Buffer along Parking Lot which separates existing Field and Open Area. Deterioration of safety surface tile edge and bare spots in turf areas. Existing sign does not create a good first impression. St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 3

4 Current Name: Wedding Shelter, Deborah Shelter, James Shelter # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Wedding and Picnic Shelters Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: Wedding Shelter 784 SF; Deborah Shelter 324; SF James Shelter 324 SF Type of Structure: Wooden Shelter Accessibility: ADA Accessible Description: Wedding Shelter Pictured upper left Roof shingles are in good condition Painting/stain in good condition, monitor No Electric Surrounding walkways need addressed. Overall good condition Description: Deborah Shelter Pictured upper right Roof shingles are in good condition Painting/stain in good condition, monitor No Electric Surrounding walkways need addressed. Overall good condition St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 4

5 Description: James Shelter Pictured lower left Roof shingles are in good condition Painting/stain in good condition, monitor No Electric Surrounding walkways need addressed. Overall good condition St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 5

6 Current Name: Bissell House Barn # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Community Center-Banquette Facility Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: 2,116 SF Type of Structure: Wooden Accessibility: ADA Accessible Description: New shingled roof is currently being installed New gutters and fascia boards are being installed 2 Toilets/2 Sinks functioning properly Building has electric and HVAC that is functioning properly Facility has a full kitchen that is fully functional Exterior painting needs to be addressed Overall condition is good St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 6

7 Current Name: Bissell House Mansion # and Maintenance Shed # Historic Name (if applies): Historical Mansion and Museum Current Use: Historical Mansion and Museum Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: Mansion 6,400 SF; Shed 672 SF Type of Structure: Wooden Accessibility: Not ADA Accessible Description: Building is run and operated as a historical site with tours by appointment only Building is under the control of County Parks Historical Department per site personnel The building is a brick structure with a shingled roof Overall condition is good Brick sidewalks around the building have settled and has created tripping hazards, repairs are needed St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 7

8 Current Name: Maintenance Shed # Historic Name (if applies): Current Use: Shed Original Use (if applies): Current Owner: St. Louis County Parks Square Footage: Shed 672 SF Type of Structure: Wooden Accessibility: Not ADA Accessible Description: Maintenance Shed is a small wooden structure that has no electric, water or heat Shingled roof is in fair condition, monitor for replacement Wooden siding needs minor repairs and painting/staining St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 8

9 Improvements listed in the 5 year CIP of the SLC Budget: 1. Bissell House: replace shutters (2015), walkways to/from and around Bissell House (2016), new siding (2016) to be installed in Replace siding on Bissell Barn 0 5 Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Improve ADA access throughout site. Walkway replacement and grading. Consider pavement with historic theme (flagstone, brick, stamped concrete) $5,000 - $25,000 Add historic themed exterior lighting along paths $5,000 - $25,000 Regrading to eliminate runoff and drainage issues at the Deborah and James shelters < $5,000 Bissell Barn & Maintenance buildings Exterior painting and siding repair < $5,000 Total 5-10 Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Repair brick landscape edging and replace plants with more historically appropriate planting $5,000 - $25,000 Bissell Maintenance Replace asphalt single roof $5,000 - $25,000 Total Yr Recommendations: Est. Project Value Item: Total Future Program Items for Consideration: Source Bury overhead utilities to make site more historically appropriate Consultant St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 9

10 Existing Inventory Year Structure Built Est Useful Life 2016 Condition Rating 0-5 Year Cost 5-10 Year Cost Year Cost Budget Subtotals 11 - Bissell House Lake/Pond Acreage 0 0 Archery Range 0 0 Athletic Field 0 0 Athletic Field (Lighted) 0 0 Basketball Courts 0 0 Basketball Courts (Lighted) 0 0 Trail Miles - Total 0 0 Paved Trail - Miles 0 0 Campsites 0 0 Community Centers/Complexes 0 0 Football/Soccer Field 0 0 Football/Soccer Field (Lighted) 0 0 Golf Courses 0 0 Disc Golf 0 0 Ice Rinks 0 0 Other Park Structures BISSELL HOUSE B 0 Comments MAINTENANCE BLDG C RECREATION BUILDING BISSELL HOUSE B 0 Bissell Barn? Wedding Gazebo? 25 B 0 Restrooms (Outdoor) 0 0 Restrooms (Portable) 0 0 Picnic Shelters 2 DEBORAH SHELTER? 25 B 0 JAMES SHELTER? 25 B 0 Picnic Shelters (Destination) 0 0 Picnic Sites 0 0 Playgrounds 0 0 Playgrounds (Destination) 0 0 Regional Sport Complexes 0 0 Skate Park 0 0 Spray Pools/Wading Pools 0 0 Swimming Pools 0 0 Tennis Courts 0 0 Tennis Courts (Lighted) 0 0 Equestrian Sites 0 0 Historical Sites 1 B 0 River Access Sites 0 0 Boat Ramps 0 0 Boat/Fishing Docks 0 0 Amphitheaters 0 0 Corkball Fields 0 0 Cricket Fields 0 0 Exercise/Fitness Courses 0 0 Volleyball Courts 0 0 Horseshoe Pits 0 0 Model Airplane Fields 0 0 Handball/Racquetball Court 0 0 Bocce Ball Court 0 0 Road Miles 0.21 B 0 Parking Spots 31 C 0 Bridges 0 0 Camping Lodges 0 0 Museums 1 B 0 Elk & Bison Management Sites 0 0 Natural Resource Management Areas 0 0 Total $0 St. Louis County Parks Master Plan Page 10