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Open Space Commission Update – 4/26/10 1

Mission Statement The Greater Flagstaff community embraces the region’s extraordinary cultural and ecological setting on the Colorado Plateau through active stewardship of the natural and built environments. Residents and visitors encourage and advance intellectual, environmental, social and economic vitality for today’s citizens and future generations.

Guiding Principles 1 Embrace sustainability Concept: Environmental, economic, cultural, and social sustainability is fundamental to ensuring that present actions continue the basis for future health and prosperity.

Guiding Principles 2 Nurture healthy ecosystems Concept: Natural environmental health is inherent to individual and community health

Guiding Principles 3 Pursue smart growth through quality development Concept: Smart land use and design based on cohesive communities are respectful of our environment and create efficiencies that benefit community health, social interaction, commerce, and infrastructure.

Guiding Principles 4 Promote a resilient, year-round economy Concept: Capitalization on the innovative spirit that exists in the community supports the human, financial and capital infrastructure needed for a sustainable and diverse economy.

Guiding Principles 5 Preserve unique sense of place and community Concept: Regional growth occurs in harmony with the community’s historical character, unique cultural resources and its natural environment.

Guiding Principles 6 Social Equity & Opportunity Concept: All residents should be assured equal opportunities for a range of choices in housing, employment, education, health, safety and devotion.

Guiding Principles 7 Expect an accountable and responsible community Concept: Regional community leaders, commerce and residents expect nothing but best efforts by all, transparency and respect of each other in pursuit of our community vision.

Guiding Principles 8 Partnerships Concept: Regional partnerships are necessary to create a strong community while protecting the environment and achieving our common goals

Outline • Introduction - Executive Summary - Vision & Guiding Principles - Planning Framework - Community Profile • Environmental Quality I. Environmental Planning Element II. Open Space Element III. Water Resources Element IV. Conservation Element V. Energy Element • Community Character • Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Element • Conservation, Rehabilitation & Redevelopment Element I. Recreation Element II. Public Services & Facilities Element III. Public Buildings Element IV. Safety Element V. Community Character & Urban Design Element • Development/Transportation/Growth • Land Use Element • Housing Element I. Growth Areas Element II. Circulation Element III. Bicycling Element IV. Cost of Development Element V. Economic Development Element VI. Other Resources

Elements Arizona State Statutes Recreation A Recreation Element showing a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for recreation, including the following and, if practical, their locations and proposed development: 1. Natural reservations 2. Parks 3. Parkways and scenic drives 4. Beaches 5. Playgrounds and playfields 6. Open Space 7. Bicycle Routes 8. Other recreation areas

Elements Arizona State Statutes Open Space An Open Space Element includes: 1. Comprehensive inventory of open space areas, recreational resources and designations of access points to open space and resources. 2. An analysis of forecasted needs, policies for managing and protecting open space areas and resources and implementation strategies to acquire additional open space areas and further establish recreational resources. 3. Policies and implementation strategies designed to promote a regional system of integrated open space and recreational resources.

Elements Parks, Recreation and Open Space Buffalo Bushmaster Thorpe Foxglenn Ft Tuthill

Schedule Flagstaff Regional Plan Schedule 2010 March Energy April Water May Environment June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Open Space - Parks & Rec Econ Dev Community Character Public Facilities Housing Circulation Town Hall 2011 Jan - March April - Aug Sep Oct Land Use & Growth Areas Planning & Zoning; Final Edit Jim Cronk, Planning Director (928)779 -7631 x 7238 flagstaffaz. gov Bob Caravona, Comprehensive Planning Manager (928) 779 -7631 x 7239 bcaravona@flagstaffaz. gov Council & BOS 2012 May Contact Information Citizen Vote Kimberly Sharp, Neighborhood Planner (928) 779 -7631 x 7217 ksharp@flagstaffaz. gov www. flagstaff. az. gov/regionalplan

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) Land Use GOAL LU 1 Greater Flagstaff will have a compact land use pattern within a well-defined boundary that shapes growth in a manner that preserves the region’s natural environment, livability, and sense of community. Flagstaff will continue to offer the primary types of housing design developments that have defined its land use patterns: the conventional and traditional neighborhood scale which provides a choice of housing types and supporting non-residential uses within walking distances. Policy LU 1. 4—Encourage Development Within the Urban Growth Boundary Lands designated for compact development shall be made more attractive to develop than lands outside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). By aligning public policies and investments with this policy, the Regional Plan can assure preservation of open space lands outside the UGB, thus preserving the character of the community and minimizing sprawling development. NOTE: very serious about staying within the UGB; control Right to develop between UGB 1 and UGB 2? ‘Encourage’ Does not have strength or power – detail WHY we are doing This. Zoning needs to reflect the RP policy – appropriate ‘buffer’ (1 dup 5 ac); incentivize building IN (easier to build in Instead of out). Pursue TDR with gusto. Example: growth outside of UGB pays for infrastructure AND penalty for building outside UGB. Is this legal?

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL LU 2 The integrity of individual communities in the county will be supported by maintaining separation between existing communities; respecting existing area plans, as well as encouraging consistency with the Regional Plan; and preserving the integrity of open space boundaries identified in the Greater Flagstaff Open Spaces and Greenways Plan, as a major defining element of the Region’s Growth Area Boundaries. Policy LU 2. 4—Cluster Development as an Alternative Development Pattern The County shall continue to allow cluster development in appropriate locations as a means of preserving rural resources, such as wildlife habitat and open space, and to minimize service and utility costs. Possibly pursue TDR to help promote cluster development and preserve larger areas, neighborhood open space – larger developments can ‘buy’ into a larger fund to purchase larger shared green space.

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL LU 3 The Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan will be coordinated with state and federal land management policies. Policy LU 3. 2—Pursue Master Planning and Establish Open Space Buffers on Lands Adjacent to Forest Service Lands. Where appropriate and feasible, conserve a buffer of open space lands adjacent to Forest Service urban interface wildlands. Currently ‘Parks, Recreation & Open Space Masterplan’ just getting started; relationship between RP & PROS Masterplan – how do they work together. Masterplan discussions with State Land Dept. & USFS & AZF&G? How does USFS process / plan for urban land management? Lands near urban settlements?

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL LU 3 The Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan will be coordinated with state and federal land management policies. Policy LU 3. 4—Work Towards Determining Appropriate Levels of Recreational Uses in Urban Interface Area The Forest Service, in conjunction with the City and County, will work towards determining the most appropriate levels of recreational uses, relationships, and interactions that should occur on the urban interface Forest Service lands. Forest Service plan policies are / will work more with the public if encouraged; Do we have a city official to be the USFS liaison for these discussions? (ENuemeyer & BGrube) Examples of coordination: Trail development; community members living next to USFS and off-road vehicle use; travel management; urban hunting?

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL HN 3 (Housing & Neighborhoods) Development patterns designed to maintain the open character of rural areas, protect open lands, and to protect and maintain sensitive environmental areas will be promoted. This may work sometime (Juniper Point); but roads across the washes may be questionable.

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL OSPR 1 (Open Space Parks & Rec) The region will have a balanced system of open lands, natural areas, wildlife corridors and habitat areas, trails, greenways, parks and recreation facilities as guided by the Greater Flagstaff Area Open Spaces and Greenways Plan, the City of Flagstaff Urban Open Spaces Plan, the City’s Long Range Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and County Area Plan Open Space Objectives. Policy OSPR 1. 2—Implement Urban and Rural Open Spaces Plans Continue to identify and inventory open spaces within the developed and developing areas of the region, which should be used to connect neighborhoods and developed areas to each other and with the larger regional open space system. The inventory, criteria and objectives should be used as part of an open spaces management program to acquire, protect, and manage properties and their resources and values. - OSC comments started 8 years ago to ‘inventory’ existing and potential open space. Not completed; staff then gave input into potential spaces. Holistic mapping exercises not completed – wonderful policy – we should have done this along time ago. Will be completing an inventory, with existing information, this summer.

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL OSPR 1 (Open Space Parks & Rec) The region will have a balanced system of open lands, natural areas, wildlife corridors and habitat areas, trails, greenways, parks and recreation facilities as guided by the Greater Flagstaff Area Open Spaces and Greenways Plan, the City of Flagstaff Urban Open Spaces Plan, the City’s Long Range Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and County Area Plan Open Space Objectives. Policy OSPR 1. 3—Provide Non- Motorized Transportation Corridors to Connect Communities, Neighborhoods, Open Spaces and Recreational Areas Provide non-motorized transportation corridors between neighborhoods, communities, and between the city and outlying areas and regional and national facilities and sites. Nonmotorized access shall be provided from new and redeveloped neighborhoods and should be required from existing neighborhoods to regional open space via easements, trails, and onstreet facilities with open space connections between FUTS and USFS trails. Existing neighborhoods are encouraged to improve non-motorized access and connections to regional open space and incorporate open space connections between FUTS and USFS trails. This is being done very well – keep going – more. And it is working because it is somebody’s job.

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL OSPR 1 (Open Space Parks & Rec) The region will have a balanced system of open lands, natural areas, wildlife corridors and habitat areas, trails, greenways, parks and recreation facilities as guided by the Greater Flagstaff Area Open Spaces and Greenways Plan, the City of Flagstaff Urban Open Spaces Plan, the City’s Long Range Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and County Area Plan Open Space Objectives. Policy OSPR 1. 4—Preserve Priority Open Lands Preserve U. S. Forest Service and State Trust lands as part of a comprehensive open space system. Protect the San Francisco Peaks, Buffalo Park, Walnut Canyon, and other significant natural landmarks, features, and areas. This will be a part of the P&R&OS Masterplan. Funding? 7. 2 M over 11 years for current tax revenues. Other mechanisms for funding need to be explored. Explore ‘impact fee’ or ‘development fees’ for development outside of UGB for these particular type of land purchases? Legal?

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL OSPR 1 (Open Space Parks & Rec) The region will have a balanced system of open lands, natural areas, wildlife corridors and habitat areas, trails, greenways, parks and recreation facilities as guided by the Greater Flagstaff Area Open Spaces and Greenways Plan, the City of Flagstaff Urban Open Spaces Plan, the City’s Long Range Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and County Area Plan Open Space Objectives. Policy OSPR 1. 5—Protect “Neighborwoods” Preserve “Neighborwoods” to the extent possible in order to create buffers between communities and to provide recreational opportunities for nearby residents. Should development occur in “Neighborwoods” areas, provisions shall be incorporated to ensure continued access to public lands. Difference between ‘undeveloped vacant land’ versus ‘open space’ designations. Try to find a couple of examples that have worked and not worked. USFS easements and private property – University Heights. Behind Elks Lodge (fence). Need an inventory of ‘neighborwoods’ – green space used by community members, whether private land or not. As land is developed – public needs to be made aware of change.

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL OSPR 1 (Open Space Parks & Rec) The region will have a balanced system of open lands, natural areas, wildlife corridors and habitat areas, trails, greenways, parks and recreation facilities as guided by the Greater Flagstaff Area Open Spaces and Greenways Plan, the City of Flagstaff Urban Open Spaces Plan, the City’s Long Range Master Plan for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, and County Area Plan Open Space Objectives. Policy OSPR 1. 6—Provide Parks, Open Space, And Recreation Facilities Throughout the Region Integrate parks, open space, and recreational facilities when suitable with other public facilities. Recreational use of regional open space land may be permitted where it is consistent with the Land Use Plan and other policies. Active and passive recreational sites shall be located throughout the region to diffuse the impact of growth and development. The location of recreational sites on the interface areas between the city and the county shall be used as a means to provide recreational uses to nearby city and county residents. - OSC comments here

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL NCR 1 (Natural and Cultural Resources and the Environment) High standards will be maintained for protection and improvement of the region’s quality of life offered by its natural and cultural, historic and archaeological resources and its natural environment. Policy NCR 1. 12—Plan within an Ecosystem Framework Natural systems, like watersheds and air sheds, and their relationships and impacts to the built environment should be considered when planning for the region. - OSC comments here

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL NCR 1 (Natural and Cultural Resources and the Environment) High standards will be maintained for protection and improvement of the region’s quality of life offered by its natural and cultural, historic and archaeological resources and its natural environment. Policy NCR 1. 13—Maintain and Restore Natural Processes and Systems Maintain and restore natural processes and systems, which will sustain, protect, and enhance such systems like the Rio de Flag. - OSC comments here

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL NCR 1 (Natural and Cultural Resources and the Environment) High standards will be maintained for protection and improvement of the region’s quality of life offered by its natural and cultural, historic and archaeological resources and its natural environment. Policy NCR 1. 14—Promote Forest Restoration and Sustainable Management Preserve the ponderosa forest ecosystem processes by vegetation and fire management, recognizing fire as a natural and/or human-caused occurrence with certain benefits and risks to the ecosystem. The City and County shall strive towards balancing the natural processes of the ecosystem with development concerns. - OSC comments here

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL NCR 1 (Natural and Cultural Resources and the Environment) High standards will be maintained for protection and improvement of the region’s quality of life offered by its natural and cultural, historic and archaeological resources and its natural environment. Policy NCR 1. 15—Protect Hillsides and Ridgelines Protection of hillsides and ridgelines shall be carried out in a manner that, to the extent possible, avoids or minimizes both negative environmental consequences to the immediate and surrounding area and degradation of views and vistas - OSC comments here

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL NCR 1 (Natural and Cultural Resources and the Environment) High standards will be maintained for protection and improvement of the region’s quality of life offered by its natural and cultural, historic and archaeological resources and its natural environment. Policy NCR 1. 16—Identify Natural Hazardous Areas and Control Development Identify hazardous areas which present danger to life and property from flooding, unstable soils, seismic or subsidence problems, wild fires, steep slopes or similar conditions, and control or prohibit development in such areas. - OSC comments here

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL NCR 1 (Natural and Cultural Resources and the Environment) High standards will be maintained for protection and improvement of the region’s quality of life offered by its natural and cultural, historic and archaeological resources and its natural environment. Policy NCR 1. 17—Address Flood Hazards Natural flood hazards in existing developed area should be reduced through both structural and non-structural measures. Development in natural rural floodplain areas shall be limited and floodplains should be restored to maintain the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains and natural washes. - OSC comments here

Existing RP Policies for review - OSC comments in green (04/26/10) GOAL NCR 1 (Natural and Cultural Resources and the Environment) High standards will be maintained for protection and improvement of the region’s quality of life offered by its natural and cultural, historic and archaeological resources and its natural environment. Policy NCR 1. 18—Inventory, Eradicate or Control Noxious Weeds, and Restore Native Vegetation The City and County shall coordinate with other agencies, organizations, and land managers to inventory and eradicate or control state-regulated noxious weeds; prevent establishment of new infestations through public awareness and education; and restore disturbed areas with native species. - OSC comments here