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I ATTACHMENT Guiding Principles In addition to the charge, the Committee shall use the following Guiding Principles in developing a Master Plan for the site: • The park design should conform to the Pre - Concept Plan approved by the Board of Commissioners on May 16, 2006 • The site should promote a pedestrian - friendly environment and work to discourage automobile traffic within the site • The protection of important stream corridors and natural areas should be a foremost consideration, and recreation and other facilities should be designed in concert with the natural surroundings wherever possible. Grading and alteration of the natural landscape should be minimized. • The master plan should address the site primarily as a low- impact recreation park that reflects and features the agricultural and environmental heritage, historic structures and scenic and natural resources present • Generally, all portions of the site not used for recreation or other facilities should adhere to "Olmsteadian" park and open space design principles, promoting open spaces, meadows, and fields that may flexibly be used for a variety of purposes • Efficiency opportunities in grouping of fields, facilities and infrastructure should be explored • The master plan should promote xeriscaping (native vegetation and minimal water use) within the entire site • The master plan should address incorporating the farmstead structures into the overall park design • The master plan should include the protection of scenic vistas within and adjacent to the site • The master plan should be designed with sensitivity to adjoining landowners • The master plan should ensure that facilities location are based on access and commonality of use Additional basic operating principles may be developed by the Board of Commissioners Adopted by Orange County Board of Commissioners, 3/21/06