Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 10 21

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Regarding the proposed trail options, I believe options B & C jointly offer the most promise. Adding more trails to this open space will encourage more use and increase it's utility. While I agree that recreation is how most use this space, adding more trails will also better connect Lafayette and Louisville and potentially reduce auto trips. I also believe the plan partners need to be thinking about better ACCESS to the open space. In particular, a safe (grade -separated) crossing at or near Hwy 42 and Empire Drive is warranted given the significant development at DELO and now the proposed addition of new trails at the open space. The at -grade crossing currently at Hwy 42 do little to pique curiosity to explore this great resource. Another issue not mentioned in the plan is the lack of sidewalk/side path along Empire Rd. (the old one cutting through the site, not Hwy 42). This is a beautiful country road that connects several open spaces and trails, but there are no bike/ped facilities at all along it. Trail Option C does add a portion of trail to the road, but something that reaches to the Coal Creek Trail crossing at Empire Rd or even all the way through to 104th would be helpful to better connect residents to this historical and cultural resource. Again, thank you for the hard work that's gone into the plan. As a resident of the area, I look forward to walking, running, biking along the new trails soon! Scott Belonger, Louisville, Oct. 05, 2021 In my opinion, Option B provides the best combination of increased trail connectivity and passive recreation opportunities. Providing an ADA accessible and family friendly alternative to the current Coal Creek Trail at Aquarius should be a top priority and Option B provides that while also adding loop opportunities for the adjacent neighborhoods and trail users that may access from the exist parking at the Louisville Sports Complex. I suggest that the current Future 42 planning project be added to Section 1.5. This plan should include the anticipated future shared use path along CO 42 so it can be more easily implemented with that project. Michael Malcy, Lafayette, Oct. 04, 2021 I like it just the way it is. Nice big open fields. They are beautiful to look at. Coal Creek trail is close by if you want to take a walk. Why not improve the trails we have? Debbie Wilmot, Lafayette, Oct. 04, 2021 Eric Vogelsberg, Boulder, Oct. 03, 2021 Mayhoffer Farm Management Plan, p. 28, "The trail shall be closed from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week...." 11