Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2008 04 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes Apri19, 2008 Page 4 of 5 there are further public comments that they should be taken to the Planning Commission. Phil Harder wanted to confirm that OSAB is concerned with riparian habitats. Tom confirmed this. He further invited the public to any future OSAB meeting and implored that groups work together to resolve conflict. Takoda Update Rick Bruin and Justin McClure from RMCS questioned the need for `other' land designation. Specifically is land that they are dedicating by the railroad and tying into the regional trail system, which should see heavy use when Fastrax moves in. They want to build dunes and berms with the use of retaining walls instead of a large sound barrier, but the retaining and sound walls are not currently allowed in lands designated as Open Space. The dunes will be native grass. Noted that the Lafayette North End project will be using turf. RMCS presented photos of what their native grass will look like against the groomed turf and everyone found it acceptable. The paths will be the standard, eight feet. They may still need to put in open rail fence. Noted that Fastrax has aten-foot easement that may affect open space. Rick suggested that someone from the city take ownership of getting the underpass under the railway because he feels they would have more pull than he has. Rick asked about a trail across/under Hwy 42and a southern trail might be on their property or south of the Davidson Highline Ditch. Tom asked about the possibility of a southern trail to South Boulder Road. RCMS does not own this land, but can look into it. Truman asked about types of manmade sound mitigation and was told they could use boulders and cement, but that it would need an `Other' designation instead of Open Space. Dedicated Land Designations Currently, Louisville has Parks, and Open Space with Open Space having a subcategory called `Other'. Ember has looked into how other communities handle this third kind. "Reasonable attempts need to be taken for native growth in this area." If given a new designation it would suggest that xeric trees are possible when native is not. Truman agreed that a third designation should be created with clarification. OSAB is directed to review the Open Space Master Plan to explicitly define what these `other greenways' are or come up with another neutral name. Public Comments: Judith Champion 1603 Cottonwood Drive will be providing some input regarding trees and shrubs that are native friendly at a future meeting. Orientation Ember continued her power point presentation as posted in this meeting packet. OSAB goals and accomplishments have been added.