Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2020 01 08

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes December 11, 2019 Page 2of4 Space zoning and (2) review herbicide use & update weed management plan. Ember and Nathan will be working with City Council to finalize the 2020 work plan. D. Ember reported that Coyote Run trail project concrete work is almost complete; the project will be wrapping up in a couple of weeks. 6. Board Updates A. Resolutions of Appreciation were read for Mike Schantz and Fiona Garvin. 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Rick Ruggles (893 Larkspur Ct.) expressed kudos for additional trash cans at Davidson Mesa Dog Off Leash Area (DOLA) and suggested one more trash can be placed along the north side fence. He supports mud closures to help protect the land, and suggested closing some other Davidson Mesa trails when conditions are muddy. He's noticed several drones flying out there and motorized scooters. He suggests increased Ranger presence at high -use times. Ember noted that fewer patrols due to training the new ranger; the new ranger is now starting official patrols. 8. Discussion Item: Nawatny Ridge Development Plan (presented by Nathan Mosley, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space) (see pages 7-51 of Dec 2019 OSAB Meeting packet) Nathan introduced the topic and noted that the purpose tonight is feedback on the location of the main Open Space area: Option A (pg. 45 - OS area "E" on southern part of property atop mesa) or Option B (pg. 50 - OS area abuts Monarch HS and extends south and west in the valley area). He also noted that OSAB should speak to the amount of land dedication, and if OSAB prefers land dedication or cash -in -lieu. A. Planning Department Update, Rob Zuccaro, Director of Planning. Rob stressed that OSAB members who did not attend earlier tour work out a time with staff to tour, not participate in "open to the public" tours as substantive matters could be discussed during such tours. Rob described the history of the area (392 acres in Louisville, additional acres are in Broomfield County and Boulder County). He explained that any development on the property must go through the General Development Plan (GDP) process. The current proposal is more dense (4.6 million sq. ft.) than has been present in past GDPs (2.5 million sq. ft.), and is anticipated to take up to 20 years to build -out. Final plat descriptions (and a chance for OSAB input and recommendations to Council) will occur at a later date. Rob noted that PPLAB was supportive of "Option B" where park and main Open Space area are near Monarch HS. Funding for trails outside of the property is under discussion; possible monies from developer, and/or Metro District that is being created, and/or partnering with other entities. Missy asked if paths/trails near Senior Center will connect to OS trails; Fiona concurred that such connections would be beneficial. Helen asked if Option A includes any monies to remediate parcel "E" (formerly developed top of mesa; degraded land with lots of glass, concrete & asphalt chunks present). Rob said that this is not in the plans yet.