Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2011 04 13

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes th March, 9 2011 Page 2 of 5 Vegetation was studied. Greater plant diversity was identified on o the western side of the property.The increased diversity is likely from the increased water availability from the irrigation ditches. VII. Staff Updates a. Troy Russ, Planning Director: Designating Road Right-of-Way through Public Land Dedicated to the City as Outlot B of the Davidson Highline Subdivision History / Background: “Public purpose” dedication made in 1990. o Dedication for the purpose of open space, but also intended to encompass extension of public right of way (Hecla Dr.). 1989: N. Louisville General PCZD Development Plan – identified property as “open space” with Hecla Dr. crossing it. The subdivision plat came in 1990, and it made a dedication for “open space.” Open Space Master Plan 2004: Outlot B is not identified with an open space management zone. Issue: This land is not properly designated within the open space o zoning designation, according to the city attorney. Question is whether or not the city should permit/grant a right of way easement across this (quasi) open space. No lands have been zoned “Open Space” at this point in time. Staff o is currently working on ordinance language that will allow Open Space within the City of Louisville to be zoned. Home Rule Charter Article 15, Section 15-3 (a) states that all o vacant lands owned by the City shall be reviewed by OSAB for a recommendation to City Council regarding if the vacant parcels should be zoned as Open Space or not. City Attorney has determined that OSAB does not need to act upon o this land because the land is not properly designated as open space. OSAB, however, may still make a recommendation, but it is not procedurally required. Outlot B clearly intended to be a trail. Now, a new trail alignment is o proposed, where the trail will meander. Lot 3A owner will provide a trail easement. Necessary for the right of way: 60’ right of way for Hecla Drive o (approx. 52’ paved), 10’ for dry utility easements (however, permanent easements will be primarily below grade) = total of 70’ No action taken. o b. Xcel Site – City Council is currently reviewing and considering possible acquisition of this property. Listed as Property B on the OSAB Candidate Open Space Rubric.