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r <br /> a <br /> 10 <br /> ISSUE #5 ACTIVE RECREATION (GOLF COURSES, ETC) AS OPEN SPACE <br /> An issue that has been discussed since the Rural Character Study is the role of active recreational uses <br /> within open space, and whether or to what degree active recreation satisfies open-space needs for Flexible <br /> Developments. In particular, golf courses have often been singled out among active recreational uses, <br /> although the Rural Character Study and the current Flexible Development proposal do not make such a <br /> distinction among active recreation uses. <br /> Katz: Uncomfortable singling out one use.If it's a mitigation issue,address that way.Some <br /> golf courses do fine - deal with environmental impacts of open space, it's how land is <br /> treated. <br /> Barrows: Stick with 50%provision for active recreation. <br /> Walters: Keep golf courses at minimum 50% provision, but reconsider if a park site. <br /> Waddell: Active recreation areas set aside for one use only-different type of use.50%provision <br /> or thereabouts okay. <br /> Rosemond: Prefer golf courses and public recreation to more houses. If more than 33% open space, <br /> then allow some to count toward open space requirement. <br /> Howie: Stick with 50%provision,but don't single out golf courses.Treat all active recreation <br /> equally. <br /> Hoecke: All active recreation sites should count at 50%. Maintenance and pesticides also an issue. <br /> Don't single out golf courses. <br /> Allison: Agree with&0% provision for active recreation. <br /> Price: Okay with 50%provision,would consider more.Golf courses do provide type of open space <br /> for some. Need to focus on land use. <br /> Jobsis: Agree with 50% provision for active recreation. <br /> 6 <br />