Planning commission debates open-space definitions, trails, e-bikes and wildlife corridors

At the April 14 work session the commission turned to Chapter 7 (Open Space). Ray (Ray and Associates) described two classes of open space in the draft: conservation lands (examples: Swaner Nature Preserve, 910 Cattle Ranch) and qualifying open space that may be required as part of development approvals. "Most of them are conservation with, you know, trails and stuff running through it," Ray said, and noted the county's history of voter-approved bonds for open-space purchases.