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November 1, 2001 Page 2 8. NEW ITEMS A. Public Hearing — Northwood Park Master Pian Gibson declared the public hearing open. Pluth noted the presence of members of the focus group, commended their efforts and introduced Chris Bonner, a focus group member. Bonner thanked the Conejo Recreation and Park District Board of Directors and staff for their support, discussed the focus group process, and, referencing a Master Plan map, identified desired site elements and amenities, including picnic shelters, jogging path, concrete walkways, a restroom facility, volleyball, a sport court, passive and active turf areas, and a play area. He said that the focus group felt no parking lot was needed or desired, but other residents disagreed, and subsequently a second public meeting, and an additional focus group meeting were held to discuss the park and access issues. Pluth said that the Master Plan reflects the possible location of the parking areas, and the desire of the focus group to have the park be designated a neighborhood park and not a playfield. He explained that the facility will be a phased installation, and turf area and play equipment are the first priorities. Board members congratulated Bonner on his presentation, and commended focus group members for their efforts. In response to Board inquiries, Sorensen said that the site was acquired from a developer and was originally designated as a playfield, Lang Ranch will support the playfield needs in that zone, phase one construction will be contingent on grants, it is envisioned that phase two will begin in approximately five years, there are no conditions or restrictions which would prohibit its use as a neighborhood park, and it is expected that the site's service area will be approximately a half mile. At 8:03 p.m. Gibson excused himself from the meeting, and Jacobsen assumed the chair. Pluth said that the site will require substantial grading, phase one will ensure ADA compliance, low level lighting is envisioned, and protection of open space will be part of the park design.