HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 011-07
RESOLUTION NO. 0 1 1 - 0'"
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, ADOPTING THE
SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN FOR THE OLD RIVER
RANCH DEVELOPMENT AREA IN SOUTHWEST
BAKERSFIELD (FILE NO.06-0818)
WHEREAS, SmithTech USA, filed an application requesting adoption of a Specific Parks
and Trails Plan for Southwest Bakersfield, in the vicinity of the Old River Ranch development, which
identifies alignments and cross-sections of multi-purpose trails, Class /I bike lanes, and park
locations, on certain property in the City of Bakersfield as shown on the attached Exhibit "2", and
more specifically described in attached Exhibit "7"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, through its Secretary, did set, THURSDAY, October
5, and 19,2006 at the hour of 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue,
Bakersfield, California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said Planning Commission
on said application, and notice of the public hearing was given in the manner provided in the
Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, said project is an associated project known as the Old River Ranch
development and General Plan Amendment/Zone Change # 03-1528 to allow residential and
commercial development; and
WHEREAS, a condition of approval of General Plan Amendment/Zone Change # 03-1528
required the project area known as the Old River Ranch development area prepare a Specific Parks
and Trails Plan for Southwest Bakersfield, including and in the vicinity of the Old River Ranch
development; and
WHEREAS, the application was deemed complete on August 28, 2006; and
WHEREAS, testimony was given in support and in opposition on said project during the
public hearing held on October 5, 2006 and October 19, 2006, before the Planning Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to CEOA and the City of Bakersfield's CEOA
Implementation Procedures, have been duly followed by city staff and the Planning Commission;
and
WHEREAS, the project is exempt from CEOA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule;
and
WHEREAS, the facts presented in the staff report and evidence at the above referenced
public hearings support the findings contained in this resolution; and
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 214-06 on October 19, 2006, the Planning Commission
recommended approval and adoption of said Specific Parks and Trails Plan for the Old River
Ranch area in Southwest Bakersfield the subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "1" and this
Council has fully considered the finding made by the Planning Commission as set forth in that
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Bakersfield, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 65355 of the Government Code, conducted and held a public hearing on
WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2007 on the above described Specific Parks and Trails Plan for the
Old River Ranch area in southwest Bakersfield, notice of time and place of the hearing having
been given at least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing by publication in the Bakersfield
Californian, a local newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered and hereby makes the following findings:
1. All required public notices have been given.
2. The Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and found by the Council of the City of
Bakersfield as follows:
1. The above recitals and findings incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. That the map is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3),
General Rule.
3. The report of the Planning Commission, including maps and all reports and papers
relevant thereto, transmitted by the Secretary of the Planning Commission to the City
Council, is hereby received, accepted and approved.
4. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the Specific Parks and Trails Plan Old
River Ranch development area for Southwest Bakersfield, incorporating the revisions
and conditions of approval shown in attached Exhibit "1".
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted, by
the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
:IAN 1 7 2007 by the following vote:
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ABSENT:
APPROVED
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COUNCllMEMBER: CARSON, BENHAM, WEIR, COUCH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SCRIVNER
COUNCllMEMBER:
COUNCllMEMBER:
COUNCllMEMBER:
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PAMELA A. McCARTHY, C C
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
JAN 1 7 2007
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HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor of the City of Bakersfiel
APPROVED as to form
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
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Resolution with Exhibits:
1. Conditions and Recommended Revisions to Plan
2. Location Map
3. Park locations (Exhibit 3 of SP)
4. 24-ft. Wide Trail (Exhibit 4 of SP)
5. 20-ft, 6-in Wide Trail (Exhibit 5 of SP)
6. 14-ft Wide Trail (Exhibit 6 of SP)
7. Proposed Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Southwest
Bakersfield in the vicinity of the Old River Ranch
development area.
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EXHIBIT "1"
CONDITIONS AND REVISIONS TO SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN
FOR SOUTHWEST BAKERSFIELD IN THE VICINITY OF
THE OLD RIVER RANCH DEVELOPMENT AREA
PARKS DEPT.
1. Notes" on pages 17-20: change tree species of Liquidamber Styraciflua 'Palo Alto' to 'Rotundiloba'
(Sweetgum).
2. Exhibits shall be clarified to show actual landscape area widths from back of curb to trail.
PLANNING
3. The Class II bike lane designation along all collector streets shown in the plan shall be eliminated.
4. The trail alignment along Berkshire Road, between Buena Vista Road and Old River
Road shall be on the south side of Berkshire Road. The trail may be improved within the
City standard right-of-way adjacent to Vesting Tentative Tract 6577, which was approved
prior to the approval of this Specific Parks and Trails Plan.
5. Applicant shall provide updated copies of the Specific Parks and Trails Plan, as approved by the
City Council, within 30 days of City Council approval. Actual number and format of updated
copies shall be as directed by the Planning Director.
CITY ATTORNEY
6. In consideration by the City of Bakersfield for land use entitlements, including but not limited to
related environmental approvals related to or arising from this project, the applicant, and/or
property owner and/or subdivider ("Applicant" herein) agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the City of Bakersfield, its officers, agents, employees, departments, commissioners or
boards ("City" herein) against any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action or demands
whatsoever against them, or any of them, before administrative or judicial tribunals of any kind
whatsoever, in any way arising from, the terms and provisions of this application, including
without limitation any CEOA approval or any related development approvals or conditions
whether imposed by the City, or not, except for CITY's sole active negligence or willful
misconduct.
This indemnification condition does not prevent the Applicant from challenging any decision by
the City related to this project and the obligations of this condition apply regardless of whether
any other permits or entitlements are issued.
The City will promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, falling under this
condition within thirty (30) days of actually receiving such claim. The City, in its sole discretion,
shall be allowed to choose the attorney or outside law firm to defend the City at the sole cost and
expense of the Applicant and the City is not obligated to use any law firm or attorney chosen by
another entity or party.
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pervirens or Species Approved b9 E>akersfield f arb Department. Trees will be
planted in random groupings from I' Gallon and 2.+n box specimens. Quantities shall
be based on trees being planted, " apart, however actual spacing will var9 according
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PARKS AND TRAILS SPECIFIC PLAN FOR
OLD RIVER RANCH
LOCATED IN SOUTHWEST BAKERSFIELD
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T A5LE. OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Mission State me nt/f' u rpose... ...... ..................... ................................. ....... ............. .................. ... ............2
Su mma r~ ot Spe citic f'la n........ ...... ......... ............................. ......... ............... ............. ................. ................ 2
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Amend ment f' roced u re.. ............. .......... ......... ........ ................ ............ ............... ...... ..... ............................ 5-7
Imp I e me n tati on f' 0 I icies.. ............................................................................................................................... 8
A9 u ISltJon & Improve ments... ..... .... ......... .............. ................ ...... ..... ......... .... .............. ................................ <)
Ma inte na nce & 0 peration........ ..... ................................................. .......... ... ............... ............ ......... ........ 1 0
f'ARKS& TRAILS SYSTEM
Exhibit 1 : 5ikewa~s & T rails.................................................................................................................. 1 1
Exhibit 2: f' ark & Trail Link.ages...........................................................................................................1 2
f' arks....... ................ ........................................ ........................... ....................... ......... ................................ 1 ~- 1 5
Exhibit ~: Old River Ranch f' ark. Locations........................................................................ 1 +
Trails.. ............ ........ ....... ...... ... ... ..................... ........ ................... ........... ............ .................. ....................... 1 6-20
Exhibit +: Detail ot Multi-f' urpose T rail- 2 +' overall width.......................................... 1 7
Exhibit 5: Detail ot Multi-f' urpose T rail- 20'-6" overall width.................................... 18
Exhibit 6: Alternate Trail Detail at 1 +' Overall................................................................ 1 <)
Exhibit 7: Detail ot Multi-f' urpose Trail at Corner........................................................20
f' arks & T r~il~ DeveloE~ent Schedule...............................:.......................................................21-22
Exhibit 8: Old Klver Ranch Development f'haslng..........................................................22
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MISSION ST A TEMENT /FURFOSE
The purpose ot this Specific f'lan is to provide access to a vari-
et,y of natural resources, open spaces, interpretive and recreational
amenities within and surrounding the Old River Ranch communit,y
through an interconnected s,ystem of parks and trails. In addition,
this I?ark. and trail plan will integrate into the larger context of 5a-
kerstield and provide important linkages between the 5akersfield
Regional Sports f' ark. and the Kern River Corridor.
SUMMARY Of SFEClflC FLAN
The Old River Ranch f' ark and Trail Specific f'lan is composed
of two main parts. f' art one of the Specific f'lan is identified as
'F olicies and Standards.' This section includes the dedication and
development of parks and trails, development schedule, and general
maintenance and operations re9uirements. f' art two, 'F arks & Trails
S,ystem,' identifies the parks and trails of the Old River Ranch
communit,y, including a description and location, an overall parks and
trails plan, references to t,ypical design standards, and an anticipated
parks and trails development schedule.
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5ACKGROUND
The Old River Ranch communit,y was aprroved b,y the Flanning
Commission in October, 2005, and the Lit,y Council in November,
2005. It will become home tor over 2 1,000 residents, and otters a
variet,y ot recreational activities tor public use. The approval ot Old
River Ranch brings torth a uni9ue opportunit,y to access a diverse
range ot recreational amenities not onl,y tor its residents but tor all ot
Southwest 5akerstield. This will be accomplished b,y providing a
network ot parks interconnected b,y a s,ystem of trails. When com-
plete, this s,ystem will provide connections to two significant amenities
in the Cit,y ot 5akerstield, the new 5akerstield Regional Sports
F ark and the existing Kern River Corridor.
CONNECTIVITY
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Old River Ranch otters a "s,ystem ot parks" that all work. together to
provide an amenit,y base tor all residents. E.ach park otters a uni9ue
set of amenities, with the intent ot providing a broad range of activi-
ties throughout the s,ystem. 5ic,ycle circulation is encouraged in the
communit!;l' tunctioning both as a means to connect this "park net-
work" and encourage alternative modes of transportation. All major
roads include a class 2 (on-street) bike lane. In addition to
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CONNE.CTIVITY (Continued)
these class 2 lanes, the Old R.iver Ranch communit,y teatures a multi-
purpose (ott-street) trail s,ystem along f ark LooE Road, extend-
ing easterl,y along 5erk.shire Road and McKee Koad to Gostord
Road, thereb,y providing a direct link to the proposed 5akerstield
Regional5ports f ark.. Residents and visitors will have the uni9ue
opportunit,y to walk or bic,Ycle trom their homes to this regional park,
located 1 mile east ot Old River Road. This trail will become the
tirst leg ot an enhanced regional trail s,ystem tor southwest t)akers-
tield and will serve as an important linkage the the Kern River Cor-
ridor.
Access to the Kern River Corridor
Composed ot over 600 acres ot trails, parks and waterwa,ys, the
Kern River Corridor extends approximatel,y )0 miles. 5eginning at
the mouth ot Kern Can,yon on the east and extending west to Inter-
state 5, the Kern River Corridor is an extensive multi-purpose trail
s,ystem that provides a variet,y ot both passive and active recreational
opportunites along the River. linkage to Kern River trom Old River
Ranch will occur via planned or existing class 2 bike trails on Allen
Road, t)uena Vista Road, and Old River Road. This connectiv-
it,y provides important connections and access be,yond the immedi-
ate neighborhood, encouraging public access and enjo,yment ot the
Kern River Corridor and the opportunit,y to increase pedestrian and
bic,ycle circulation throughout the Cit,y.
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FOLlCIES &ST ANDAKDS
AMENDMENTFROCEDURE
Amendment F rocess
The placement ot parks and trails shall dosel~ match the loca-
tions and alignments shown in this Flan, and be su~ect to design
standards. Deviations in the alignments ma~ be approved based
on tactors such as public satet~, topographic constraints or sound
design and engineering practices. If deemed necessar~ b~ the Flan-
ning Director, such a change ma~ re9uire public notice and hearing in
accordance with the amendment provisions ot this Flan.
An application to amend this Flan shall be made in writing to the
Flanning Director. The Flanning Director shall provide the torms
tor such an amendment, and ma~ f?rescribe filing deadlines, collection
ot processing tees, the t~pe of information to be provided, and an~
administrative procedure necessar~ to compl~ with federal, state and
local regulations.
The Flanning Director shall determine application completeness.
Upon said completeness determination, and in accordance to the
t~pe ot re9uest as described below, the matter shall be set and no-
ticed tor a public hearing betore the appropriate Advisor~ Agenc~.
Said notice shall be advertised in a newspaper of local distribution
at least ten (1 0) da~s prior to the hearing date. F ropert~ owners
within JOO teet ot the prc:ject site and su~ect trail staging area or
park location shall be notified b~ mail at least ten (1 0) da~s prior to
the hearing date. Amendments are subject to environmental review in
accordance with state and local regulations and policies.
Cit~ Council
The Cit~ Council shall consider applications which do not have
related applications as described in the tollowing paragraphs. Cit~
Council shall be authorized to review, amend, conditionall~ amend, or
den~ an~ re9uest tor amendment, and hear appeals ot decisions
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FOLlCIES & STANDARDS
AMENDMENT FROCEDURE (continued)
made b,y the Flanning Commission or {:)oard ot Zoning Adjustment.
The Cit,y Council ma,y also initiate review or amendment ot this
F arks and Trails Flan.
Flanning Commission
The Flanning Commission shall have authorit,y to initiate amend-
ments, amend (with or without conditions) and den,y amendments to
this F arks and Trails Flan upon determining whether such amend-
ment is consistent with the purpose ot this Flan.
Second, the Flanning Commission shall have authorit,y to review,
amend, conditionall,y amend, or den,y amendment re9uests to this
F arks and Trail Flan concurrentl,Y with a related pr~ect that is sub-
ject to Title 1 6 ot the {:)akerstield Municipal Code. An example ot
a pr~ect subject to Flanning Commission review under this circum-
stance includes an application tor a tentative tract map, which, upon
engineering design or other protessional evidence, indicates a park
or trail alignment as shown on the F arks and Trails Flan should be
relocated.
Third, the Flanning Commission shall have authorit,y to review,
amend, conditionall,y amend, or den,y amendment re9uests to this
f' arks and Trails Flan tor "develof:ment" projects, which have been
appealed to them pursuant to the {:)akerstield Municipal Code.
The decision ot the Flanning Commission is tinal it not appealed to
the Cit,y Council in a timel,y manner and in the p~opertorm in accor-
dance with Chapter 16.52 ot the {:)akerstield Municipal Code.
I)oard of ZoningA~ustment
The {:)oard ot Zoning Adjustment shall have authorit,y to review,
amend, conditionall,y amend, or den,y an amendment re9uest when
such re9uest is related to and concurrentl,y heard with application
tor a conditional use permit or zoning moditication to be heard b,y the
{:)oard ot Zoning Adjustment.
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AMENDMENT FROCEDURE (continued)
Development Services Director
The Development Services Director shall have authorit.!::j to review,
amend, conditionall,Y amend, or den.!::j amendment re9uests to this
F arks and Trails Flan when such re9uest is related to and concur-
rentl.!::j heard with application tor site plan review.
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FOLlCIE5 &- 5T ANDAKD5
IMFLE.ME.NT A TJON FOLICIE.S
-F ark sites shall be located in the general vicinit!:j depicted on Lxhibit
7: Old Kiver Kanch F ark Locations.
-Gated subdivisions within the planning area shall be designed to
provide public access to parks and trails and allow traillink.ages
through subdivisions, where needed.
-Where possible, road crossings tor trails should be at controlled
intersections.
-The multi-purpose trail illustrated in this plan shall be tor the use ot
pedestrians, hikers and bikers.
- T emporar!:j or permanent limitations on trail use shall be established
b!:j the Cit!:j where deemed appropriate due to user conflicts, impacts
on habitat, erosion, maintenance or operational tactors.
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ACQUISITION & IMFROVEMENTS: F ARKS
AC9uisition:
F ark acreage dedication/in-lieu fee re9uirements within the plan area
shall be provided in accordance with E>akersfield Municipal Code
Chapter 1 5.80.
Improvement:
-lark improvements shall be funded in accordance with E>akersfield
Municipal Code Chapter 15.82, or developer ma'y enter into an
agreement with the Cit.Y to provide park. improvements and receive a
park development fee reimbursement or waiver.
ACQUISITION & IMFROVEMENTS: TRAILS
ACCJuisition:
T rail dedications consistent with the policies and standards in this
plan shall be re9uired of development projects. Development plan
applications shall depict trail alignments.
Improvement:
-Where trails occur along the frontage of improvements such as
multiple famil'y residential, offices or commercial development, the trail
shall be constructed b'y the developer of the propert.Y and maintained
b'y the end user of the propert.Y'
-Flant materials utilized in areas with improved trails shall be selected
from the plant palette associated with the a~acent subdivision.
-Trail enhancements ma'y be funded from park development fees.
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New development within the plan area shall be re9uired to annex to
the consolidated maintenance district tor the purpose ot providing
tunds tor maintenance and operations ot the trails. The method ot
maintenance ma,y also include provisions tor parks, landscaping or
othertacilities ot public benetit. Maintenance and operations costs
and exrenses include, but are not limited to, erosion control, litter
contro, necessar,y repairs or replacements, utilities, care, supervision
and an,y or all other items necessar,y tor the proper maintenance and
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r urpose & O~ectives .
The Old River Ranch pr~ect provides parks and greenbelts dis-
tributed evenl,y thoughout the communit,y tor eas,y access b,y walking
or bic,ycling. These communit,y farks work in collaboration with the
planned 21 2-acre 5akerstield Kegional5ports f ark being devel-
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r ark Ownership
The parks within Old River R.anch var,y in size, and as noted above,
are located through out the communit,y. Generall,y, parks that are 6-
acres or larger in size will be owned and operated b,y the Cit,y. An,y
p~rks that are smaller than 6-acres will be owned and operated b,y the
Mome Owner's Association. Regardless ot the ownership and/or
maintenance responsibilit,y, parks will be open tor the use and enjo,y-
ment ot the public.
r ark r rogramming
Old River Ranch is tortunate to be located onl,y one mile west of the
new 21 2-acre Regional Sports f ark being planned along Gostord
Road. In addition, the communit,y is within "'I- miles ot the Kern River
Corridor, a ,O-mile regional trail teaturing access to man,y natural
resources. These two regional amenities provide recreational op-
portunities within eas,y access ot the communit,y, and theretore have
a signiticant impact on the t,ypes ot park improvements being planned
within the project.
f ark programming considers the entire network ot parks so that a
s,ystem ot parks providing a variet,y of amenities can be developed.
f roposed imp-rovements should be caretull,y planned in collaboration
with Cit,y staff to distribute tacilities throughout the communit,y and
to provide multi-generational activities. Exhibit, locates each park
and a list ot possible park programs is included on the tollowing page.
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C 1 = 6 acres
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f arking tor 50 cars
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Adventure fla,yground
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TRAILS
r urpose So O~ectives
To develop a 'walkable' communit,y through a network of multi-pur-
pose and class 2 trails that promote communit,y access to a variet,y of
amenities within and surrounding Old River Ranch, including parks,
schools, stores, and other destinations. The trails,Ystem planning
expands be,yond the limits of the communit,y and will provide links to
a new 2 I 2-acre 5akersfield Regional Sports F ark to the east, and
the 70-mile Kern River Corridor to the north. If full,y implemented,
this trail network will help develop the first linkages between north-
east and southwest 5akersfield, and prove to be an asset to not
onl,y its residents, but also to the communit,y ot southwest 5akers-
field, and ultimatel,y, the entire Cit,y.
Trail Classification So Location
Old River Ranch provides over I 6 miles of class 2 bike lanes (refer
to Exhibit 2: F ark & Trail Unkages).The major feature in this plan
is the connection to the new 5akersfield Regional Sports F ark.
through F ark LO:T Road, 5erkshire Road, McKee Road, and
Gostord Road. rhe trails plan consists of two trail t,ypes:
Multi-F urpose Trails:
Exp~nded parkwa,ys along F ark Loop Road, 5erkshire Road, and
McK.ee Road provide up to a I 2' wide mult~urpose trail. Refer to
exhibits +-7 for multi-purpose trail details. I hese standards have
been developed to address specific existing conditions, and will be
located as depicted in Exhibit 2.
Class 2 5ike Lane:
Class 2 bike lanes will be located on F anama Lane, McCutchen
Road, Taft Highwa,y, Allen Road, 5uena Vista Road, Old River
Road, and the unnamed collector roads as depicted in Exhibit 2.
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Exhibit 5: DETAIL OF MUL TI-fUKfOSE TRAIL
10'-6" EASEMENT & 1 0' f AKKWA Y (20'-6" overall width)
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Notes: 5ee Exhibit 2 for
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E.xhibit 6: AL TE.RNA TE. TKAIL DE. TAIL
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Notes: See Exhibit 2 tor proeosed location. Street trees along F ark Loop I\oad
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Aceritolia '5Ioodgood', U9uidambar St'yraciAua 'F alo Alto', and S~uoia Sem-
pentirens or Species Approved b'y 5akerstield F arks Department. . r rees will be
planted in random groupings trom 1 5 Gallon and 2+" box specimens. Q!-,antities shall
be based on trees being planted, 5' apart, however actual spacing will var'y according
to site conditions.
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Exhibit 7: DETAIL OF MUL TI-FUKFOSE TKAIL AT COKNEK
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Notes: See Lxhibit 2 for prorosed location. Street trees along F ark Loop Road
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Acerifolia 'I)loodgood', Uquidambar Styraciflua 'f alo Alto', and S:suoia Sem-
pervirens or Species Approved b,y I)akersfield F arks Department. I. rees will be
planted in random groupings from I , Gallon and 2+" box specimens. Q~antities shall
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F arks and trails are to be developed in the + phase development plan
established tor the Old River Ranch communit,y. Reter to the Old
River Ranch Development Fhasing (E.xhibit 8) tor the scheduled
development ot individual parks and trails. The Old River Ranch
developer will be responsible tor the coordination ot these improve-
ments and/or agreements.
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