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DRAFT . Basic Operating Principles for Countv Park Facilities and Public Open Spaces ■ Opportunities for economies of scale and cost savings should be explored as projects continue and are developed ■ Each concept plan committee will have a scope of duties and a set of guiding principles set by the Board of Commissioners at the time of appointment , The Board may also adopt a "pre - concept" plan to help provide direction to the committee ■ The County' s organizational vision for parks philosophy is towards an " Olmsteadian" model or vision of parks ; that values natural and ecologically - sensitive design , and flexible public open spaces for all areas not designated for other specific uses ■ As such , the protection of natural areas and stream corridors shall be a foremost consideration in the design or parks and public open spaces , and grading and alteration of the natural landscape minimized to the degree possible ■ Water use should be minimized and xeriscaping pursued wherever possible and prudent , including the retention and " capture " of on - site stormwater ■ Plantings and landscaping of parks and public open spaces shall feature native vegetation wherever practical and appropriate ■ Parks and public open space should promote a pedestrian - friendly environment and allow for free movement while discouraging internal automobile traffic . Internal trails should be developed consistent with both internal and external (trail connections) * networks ■ Where historic or otherwise - significant cultural buildings or features exist on the site , attention and consideration should be given to preservation of these features within the context of the park ■ Consideration of potential co - location of facilities is encouraged , as appropriate and as directed by the Board ■ The concept plan for each park and public open space should reflect design parameters sensitive to adjoining properties and neighbors