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HomeMy WebLinkAbout81-92 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 81-92 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA AMENDING THE ADOPTED TRAILS ELEMENT OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA GENERAL PLAN. WHEREAS, there has been demonstrated a need for revision to the adopted Trails Element of the 1981Rancho Cucamonga General Plan; and WHEREAS, members of the public have participated in the review of the revised Trails Element of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Equestrian Committee of the City of Rancho Cucamonga has reviewed the Trails Element revisions; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have held duly advertised public hearings to obtain comments, both pro and con, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESGLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby amend the 1981 Trails Element of the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan in its entirety to read as is depicted in the attached Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 1981. AYES: Frost, Mikels, Palombo, Bridge, Schlosser NOES: None ABSENT: None Phillip D. Schlosser, Mayor ATTEST: Resolution No. 81-92 Page 2 EXHIBIT "A" RIDING, HIKING, BICYCLING TRAILS Trail Concept Opportunities exist within Rancho Cucamonga for the provision of trails for transportation and recreation usage. Horseback riding, hiking, jogging, running, walking and bicycling can all be accommodated in some way within Rancho Cucamonga. One of the secondary benefits of the many flood control channels lacing through the City is the availability of right-of-way for trail purpose. These rights-of-way were once part of the San Bernardino County Recreation Plan, providing for multi-purpose usage; i.e. bicycles, hiking, and equestrian. In Northern Alta Loma residential development has provided for equestrian use. However, there were no consistent design standards employed resulting in inadequate trail systems, and a fragmented collection of easements within various tract develop- ments; the majority of which lack standard trail widths, uniform design, and develop- ment. Many trails empty into the street or dead-end at walls, fences, ravines, or flood control channels. The Trails Plan deals with two areas; the resolution of existing trail problem areas within developed residential areas; and, a consistent policy for a trail system for new development where appropriate. The objective of the trail system is to delineate an overall network of interconnect- ing trails which are integrated with recreation areas, parks, open spaces, residential and commercial and industrial areas. The overall trail concept is based upon three components: - Regional Multi-purpose trails - Community trails - Local Feeder trails The Regional Multi-purpose Trails are 'he backbone of the system. They are reserved, extended long distance corridors, and serve as the main connectors to the regional parks, scenic canyons, the national forest, other major open spaces, residential, commercial and industrial areas. Resolution No. 81-92 Page 3 The Community Trails provides the user with access to the Regional Multi-purpose Trails to community facilities such as Heritage Park, Alta Loma Park, Base Line Park, Elementary, Junior and Senior High Schools, Shopping Centers and the Regional Shopping Center. Community Trails extend through the community along water ways, utility corridors, public rights-of-way, easements, and along streets having adequate parkway width. These trails form loops of varying length and act as the initial link in unifying the existing disjointed Local Feeder Trails. Local Feeder trails, not identified on the map, are contained within subdivisions and enable the user access from their residential lot to the Community or Regional Multi- purpose Trail, residential neighborhoods, schools, and parks. Emphasis should be placed on establishing appropriate Local Feeder Trails at the time of subdivision approval or development review. OBJECTIVE The objective below and subsequent policies in conjunction with those expressed in the circulation sub-element, shall be used to develop the Trail System. Provide an interconnected system of riding, bicycling and hiking trails which: - Have safe access and travel to neighborhood, city, regional parks; recreational facilities, scenic areas, residential, lcommercial and industrial areas; - are aesthetically pleasing and create a "country and rural atmosphere" by integrating natural areas and urban areas with well planned linear open spaces. POLICIES o That the area as shown on Figure III- 5a provide for: - The keeping and protection of animals on private property, in- cluding equine, bovine, cleft- hoofed animals, and poultry. Resolution No. 81-92 Page ~ t I : # Figure 111-5a EQUESTRIAN/RURAL AREA DES IG NATION Require that all development within the area relate to existing and future areas occupied by equine, bovine, cleft-hoofed animals and poultry by providing trail connections through easements in order to connect disconnected trails and for needed access to recreation activities. That all trail easements shall be maintained through an active program of weed abatement in a neat and orderly manner on all developments. Resolution No. 81-92 Page 5 The City should promote programs for improving existing trails such as removing existing barriers on trail systems to make the trails safer, more functional, and accessible to adjacent trails. The City shall establish a master trail system which provides for: - Regional Multi-Purpose Trails which connect to regional recreation areas, residential, commercial, and industrial areas. - Community Trails which connect residential areas, local activity centers, and the regional shopping center and the Regional Multi- Purpose Trail System. - Local Feeder Trails which connect individual residential lots to the Community and Regional Trail System. The City shall facilitate the development of a Regional Multi-Purpose Trail System as shown on figure III-5. All segments of the regional Multi-Purpose trail system, shall be available for use as equestrian, pedestrian and bike trails where feasible. The City shall establish an agreement with San Bernardino County for the use and maintenance of the Flood Control rights-of-way for the trails. The City shall establish an agreement with public and private utilities for the use and maintenance of utility corridors and rights-of-way for trail purposes. All new development shall be developed in accordance with the Master Plan of Trails and adopted City Design Standards. Trails shall be maintained on natural surfaces and located along natural, physical features where ever possible. The City shall establish a liason con~nittee including members from the local riding club, the Planning Commission, the City Council, the City Staff and other members at large to review all residential projects in the City for trail usage. Any new development should consider prior existing bicycling, pedestrian and equestrian access and traditional travel routes through the property. Resolution No. 81-92 Page 6 Non-residential development should consider use of amenities for equestrian, pedestrian and bicycling activities such as hitching posts, benches, rest areas, drinking fountains and bike stands. Whenever possible, along Community Trails, street trees and landscaping should be included into the design adjoining the trails. The pallet of trees should conform to street tree standards but be low maintenance and drought tolerant. The City shall consider a program for the maintenance, and where necessary, construction and rehabilitation, of Community Trails. WheDever possible and feasible, the City shall require that all residential lots in the equestrian rural area have Local Feeder Trails on the rear of the lot.