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•What kind of system? <br /> —Let the planning process identify options? <br /> —Set parameters (focus on larger facilities and not neighborhood-scale, population standards <br /> driven?) <br /> —Take care of what we have? <br /> —Closely linked to Key Question 2 (towns, schools) <br /> Key Question 2 <br /> •How to Plan with /for/ around Towns? <br /> •Is purpose of County system to serve all residents, fill in gaps, or focus on different type? <br /> •Two towns have recent plans, one other update in early stages <br /> •Some towns have no land for new parks = partnership opportunity? <br /> Key Question 2 <br /> •Time for closer coordination of town/county plans? <br /> •Community Use of School Facilities — <br /> —Existing facilities? <br /> —Planning for future? <br /> —Some counties have this as linchpin of system. <br /> Options for a New Plan <br /> •Updating the 1988 Plan Difficult— But Using it as a Basis may be Prudent? <br /> •Build off County Comprehensive Plan, use PARC to start public engagement, fold in open <br /> space plans. <br /> •Staff recommends Hybrid (Option 3) —take advantage of current market and skilled available <br /> resources. Estimated cost is $22,000 to hire the temporary person. <br /> •Is the timing right (product by July 2012)? <br /> ChesterField VA Plan (2002) <br /> •Priority 1 —Take care of what you have! <br /> •Priority 2 — Continue ongoing land acquisition and park development as per needs <br /> assessment <br /> •Priority 3 — Plan for a linear parks system <br /> •Priority 4 — Plan for preservation and compatible use of historic/cultural resources <br />