Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2010 11 10

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CITY OF LOUISVILLE PROPERTY & TRAIL REQUESTS FOR 2011 Property List 1.Mayhoffer Property (Lafayette’s Area 6 and 7) . The Mayhoffer Property is approximately 200 acres in size and is designated as ‘Rural Preservation’ in the Super IGA and agricultural ‘Lands of National Importance’ in the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan. The Louisville Open Space Advisory Board has ranked this property as Louisville’s number one open space priority for several reasons. First, it contains the largest undeveloped and unprotected stretch along Coal Creek in Louisville (3,166ft.). Second, it is the last privately owned parcel of significant size that can be utilized as a buffer zone between Louisville and Lafayette. Third, the preservation of this Centennial Farm is important for the area’s agricultural history. Lastly, this property would serve to connect the City of Louisville’s Aquarius property with the jointly owned Harney Lastoka and Adler/Fingru properties. 2.Highway 287 and Coal Creek (Lafayette’s Area 8 Adler/Creekside) . This property is comprised of two separate parcels totaling approximately 120 acres. The property is primarily located west of Highway 287 with a parcel both north and south of Coal Creek. Acquisition of both parcels is recommended with an understanding that the parcels will not likely become available at the same time. Lafayette lists this property as their number one priority. Benefits of acquiring this property include: protection of the Coal Creek riparian corridor, enhancement of the regional trail experience, buffering between developments, protections of the view-shed from Highway 287. 3.Highway 42 and Coal Creek. This area is approximately 18 acres in size and is located south of Highway 42 between two existing Louisville Open Space properties. The property is also adjacent to the regional Coal Creek trail, is within the Coal Creek riparian corridor and was designated as a ‘Significant Riparian Corridor’ in the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan. Benefits of acquiring this property include: protection of the Coal Creek riparian corridor and creation of a larger contiguous 47 acre open space property. th 4.96 Street and Dillon. This area is approximately 76 acres in size and is located south of Dillon Road between the jointly owned Admor and Trillium Open Spaces. This parcel was designated as agricultural ‘Lands of National Importance’ in the Boulder County Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, this is the last parcel needed to complete the buffer zone between Louisville and Broomfield. 5.Spring Drive This area is approximately19 acres in size and is located off of Spring Drive. The property is adjacent to the south west corner of Davidson Mesa Open Space and would be a valuable addition to Davidson Mesa Open Space.