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December 1.8, 1997 Page 2 7. DEFERRED MATTERS A. Provide Input And Direction To Staff To Continue Work On Planning For A Dog Park At Selected Facilities In Addition To Conejo Creek Park Sorensen reviewed the background of the dog park project, including consideration of Conejo Creek, as well as other locations for a potential site. He identified primary criteria for site selection, including 'on-site parking, arterial feeder roads, and no displacement of current uses, and he compared various undeveloped sites, including portions of Estella Park, Pepper Tree Playfield, and Conejo Community Park, with the criteria identified . In response to Board inquiries, Sorensen said that minimal grading may be necessary at some prospective sites; the goal is not to put the dog facility too close to existing homes; approximately one and one-half acres are needed for the facility; a bio -filtration system will be part of the facility; costs will be more than at first anticipated because the original estimate was based on use of an existing site with amenities; there is a commitment of about $12,000 from an interested, non-profit group; $24,000 has been budgeted; and staff plans an extensive outreach and public notification program for whichever site is to be considered. Lange stated that at the dog park facility he recently visited, a slope was 5 used advantageously. Gillette said that a dog park facility should be somewhat isolated, yet centrally located within the community. Jacobsen said he favored a restricted access parcel of land between the park dog facility and adjacent home sites. In response to Gillette's inquiry, Washington said that its unlikely that any proposed dog park site could serve as a venue for dog shows because of its limited size.