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Commission reviews ROSE update and presses for stronger cultural‑landscape preservation language
Summary
The commission reviewed the Recreation and Open Space Element update and discussed adding preservation‑friendly policies; public commenters and commissioners urged stronger cultural‑landscape protections and called for more time and explicit preservation language; staff said the comment period was extended to Feb. 12 and adoption was tentatively scheduled for Feb. 27.
The Historic Preservation Commission heard an informational update on the Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE) and a preview of draft policies to incorporate historic preservation and cultural‑landscape concerns.
Department staff presented the ROSE revision process (initiated 2007), the draft’s priority acquisition/renovation mapping approach and new objectives including biodiversity, green connections and a new objective on community engagement. Staff said the draft now proposes language to "implement appropriate treatment to…
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