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Item 6A Ordinance No. 1002, 2nd Reading, Adopting Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve Master Plan Item 6A Requested Action Approve Ordinance No. 1002 2nd Reading Adopting Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve Master Plan A supplement to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan, which is a key component of the Southlake 2030 Plan (City’s Comprehensive Plan) BJNCP Location Map To provide planning documents that respond to the parks, recreational, open space/natural area, nature center and trail system needs of Southlake citizens while corresponding with the recommendations of the Southlake 2030 Plan Purpose of BJNCP Master Plan Proposed BJNCP Master Plan accomplished through numerous public meetings beginning in January 2011 Stakeholder Discovery Workshops SPIN meeting Bob Jones Nature Center Organization meetings Joint meetings with Council, P&Z, Parks, Southlake 2030 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Committee Planning & Zoning Commission Background Information Proposed BJNCP Master Plan developed with following criteria: Establish detailed background for the planning area Identify current constraints and issues Identify features, resources and areas to be protected or improved List recommendations for future programming, facilities, trails and conservation of area Additional Information Discovery Workshops Discussions May 4, 2011 BJNCO voted unanimously to approve proposed BJNCP Master Plan May 9, 2011 Parks Board recommended approval (8-0) SPDC recommended approval (6-0) Southlake 2030 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Committee recommended approval (14-0) May 19, 2011 P&Z recommended approval (4-0) Review and Action June 7, 2011 City Council approved Ordinance No. 1002, 1st Reading (7-0) June 21, 2011 City Council review and consideration of Ordinance No. 1002, 2nd Reading and Public Hearing Governmental Review C3 Provide attractive and unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests BJNCP Conceptual Master Plan TIER 1 – Trail Development (Year 1 & 2 of Implementation) 1. Signage Facility Trails 2. Land/Habitat Management Park Buffer Savannah Expansion 3. Trail Development & Repairs North Woodland Loop Wetlands Loop Savannah Loop CrossTimbers Loop Heritage Loop 4. Outdoor Classrooms 5. Treehouse 6. Lakefront Overlook 1. New Nature Center & Arrival Identity New Education Building Repurpose Existing Building Outdoor & Indoor Exhibits Signage at White Chapel Entry Road Parking Lot w/ bioswale 2. Nature Playground 3. Homestead Demonstration Barn Reconstruction Homestead Exhibit Composting 4. Trail Development Recreation Loop Connection to Ballfields 5. Signage 6. Outdoor Classrooms TIER 2 – New Nature Center Building Development (Year 3 & 4 of Implementation) TIER 3 – Nature Trail Expansion ( Year 5 of Implementation) 1. Trail Development Riparian Corridor Loops Complete Recreation Loop Complete 4’ nature trails 2. Signage 3. Outdoor Classrooms 4. Lakefront Overlooks 5. Farhat Trailhead Parking 6. Habitat Management Questions?