Agenda - 11-19-2009 - 1 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

22 Hollow Rock Access Area Master Plan September 2009 to allow that work to proceed expeditiously to accommodate the interests of the owner and to facilitate fundraising opportunities. G. Assistance from Community Volunteers Citizens from the surrounding community (including the staff from neighboring schools) have offered their assistance to construct and maintain trails, kiosks, foot bridges and other amenities. The local government partners should utilize community volunteers to develop low -cost park infrastructure. IX. Conclusion The Hollow Rock Access Area is a place of important natural and cultural significance in the region. The primary challenge for the creation of a low- impact recreation area is to celebrate and acknowledge this location in a way that protects the resources for which it remains significant. The site is comprised of different ecosystems that can be used for environmental education. The upland forest, the bottomland forest, the stream corridors, and New Hope Creek itself will each serve to foster a greater understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through environmental education. The Hollow Rock Access Area has the potential to accommodate a variety of low - impact activities without compromising the important natural and cultural values of the property. Special care should be used to site park facilities in ways that preserve those resources. Interpretive signs that describe the different features of the property and how they fit into the history of the surrounding area are recommended. The completion of the Hollow Rock Access Area Master Plan demonstrates successful intergovernmental coordination at two levels —the purchase of shared open space, and the collaborative design of facilities for the future use and enjoyment of the site. Once the master plan has been adopted, the project partners will develop agreements for the construction and operation of the new facilities. The third step of interlocal collaboration, yet to be written, will establish the Hollow Rock Access Area as a nature preserve, providing education and enrichment to residents of Durham and Orange counties, and for the greater region. X. Appendices Appendix 1: List of Committee Members Appendix 2: Preliminary Cost Estimates Appendix 3: Summary of Public Input (February 2008 Open House) Appendix 4: Summary of Comments (December 2008 Public Meeting) Appendix 5: Proposed Pickett Road Closure (Pros and Cons) Appendix 6: Opportunities and Constraints Report Appendix 7: Interlocal Agreement Appendix 8: Conservation Easements Map (Figure C) Appendix 9: Photos of Hollow Rock Store (1972 and 2006) 18