Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2020 10 14

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes September 9, 2020 Page 3 of 4 10. Discussion Item: Determine OSAB Meeting Schedule and Format for the Remainder of 2020 Helen commented that she thought the board should continue to hold meeting and suggested continuing to do it on Zoom. Nathan said Council has directed that we continue to meet remotely, adding that we won't have Meredith to provide logistic support. Peter suggested that we could reschedule the November meeting, since it was previously scheduled for the 11t" which is the Veteran's Day holiday. Jessamine pointed out that the original plan was to have a joint meeting with PPLAB that month. Nathan suggested a joint meeting with another board might be less effective online. Charles suggested a meeting on November 18 instead (the third Wednesday of the month, not the customary second). Peter made a motion to have the November meeting on the 18tn at the regular time, held online. Charles seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 11. Discussion Item: Potential Trail Access to Davidson Mesa, presented by Nathan Mosley, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. Nathan cautioned that this discussion was purely informational and quite preliminary. The land in the packet's picture has been put for sale. It is a vacant property that backs to Davidson Mesa Open Space from the Enclave neighborhood. It has been proposed for an easement or a lot purchase to put in a trail access from the mesa to the neighborhood could be a possibility. Nathan was curious about the Board's interest. Nathan has spoken to the realtor and learned there are two, odd -shaped lots on this property. Peter said he thought it was probably worth pursuing, but commented that the property owner has a drainage problem on the site, stating may be a challenging lot to develop that may not be worth top dollar. Charles said there used to be social trail on that piece of land and the Enclave neighbors was were unhappy about people crossing the property and it was fenced off. He added that the Enclave neighbors might be the only people who use it and it might constitute a "private entrance" for that neighborhood. Laura commented that there might be some pushback from neighbors if people start to drive and park in the neighborhood, so community input would be important before pursuing the access. Nathan suggested that the lot might be developable as overflow parking for Davidson Mesa. Peter suggested that it should be a small access not a trailhead. Laura suggested the Enclave HOA might be willing to help with the planning and expense of a trail access, as it might add to their neighborhood's value. Charles liked the idea of formalizing the open space access from the companies in the office complex at the mesa (like GHX). Laura suggested that their current parking lot was never full, so there might be an agreement possible with the landowner in exchange for a formal trailhead. 6i