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Impact Sciences, Inc. 6.16-1 St. John’s Seminary Residential Community EIR 0037.030 June 2017

6.16 PUBLIC SERVICES – PARKS AND RECREATION

6.16.1 OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

Development of the proposed project would add residents to the City of Camarillo. Although these residents may use

existing parks and recreation facilities maintained by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and park District (PVRPD),

the development will have private recreation facilities, including outdoor trails, parks and other open space;

therefore, the likelihood residents will use their own community amenities to meet their recreational needs instead of

PVRPD parks is high. State and local laws require development projects to dedicate parklands or pay fees in lieu of

such dedication in order to expand and maintain park facilities. The project applicant shall pay associated in-lieu

fees to the PVRPD for the purposes of expanding and maintaining park facilities. With the dedication of this fee,

impacts of the proposed project on parks and recreation services would be less than significant.

6.16.2 LITERATURE AND DATA REVIEW

The following source provided information used in this analysis:

• Dan LaBrado, General Manager, Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District.

6.16.3 METHODOLOGY

This analysis is based on the PVRPD’s standard of 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. Using this

method, impacts were evaluated to determine the acreage to be set aside for parks and recreation.

6.16.4 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

State Regulations

Quimby Act

The Quimby Act1 allows cities and counties to pass ordinances requiring that developers set aside land,

donate conservation easements, or pay fees for park improvements. Under the Quimby Act Guidelines, a

developer can pay development fees to compensate for the loss of land from a proposed development or

the developer can include parkland within a project site in lieu of the development fees. The inclusion of

parkland within a development would be determined by factors set forth by the Quimby Act.

1 California Government Code Section 66477.

6.16 Public Services - Parks and Recreation


Local Regulations

City of Camarillo

The Recreation Element of the City of Camarillo General Plan2 provides standards for parks, which are

summarized in Table 6.16-1, Park Standards. Generally, the City standard is five acres of parks per

1,000 residents. Table 6.16-1 also summarizes the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA)

standards, which are higher, ranging from 6.25 to 10.5 acres of parks per 1,000 population.

Table 6.16-1 Park Standards

Type of Park Acres per 1,000

persons Acres per Park Service Radius City of Camarillo

Mini-Park No Standard < 5 acres No Standard

Neighborhood 2.5 5–10 acres 0.5 mile

Community 2.5 10–25 acres 1.5 miles

NRPA

Mini-Park 0.25–0.5 1 acre or less < 0.25 mile

Neighborhood 1–2 15 acres and over 0.25 to 0.5 mile

Community 5–8 25 acres and over 1 to 2 miles

Regional 5–10 200 acres and over 1-hour drive Source: City of Camarillo General Plan, Recreation Element; NRPA Open Space Guidelines and Standards.

While management of park facilities within the City is performed by the Pleasant Valley Recreation and

Park District (PVRPD); the City of Camarillo General Plan outlines standards for park facilities within the

City. Park facilities are classified by size, purpose, and service area. The Camarillo General Plan defines

them as follows:

• Mini-parks are those parks that fall below the size and facilities standards of neighborhood parks.

The primary function of this type of park is to act as a rather specialized facility in terms of size,

location, and purpose to fill the gap in a specific area. Normally, the limited facilities are geared

towards passive recreation green space, pedestrian ways or perhaps act as perimeter grounds for a

site of historical significance. These parks are often called mini-parks because they are sometimes no

larger than a residential lot and less than a neighborhood park.

2 City of Camarillo, City of Camarillo General Plan, “Recreation Element,” 2002.



• Neighborhood Parks are primarily intended to provide neighborhoods with space and facilities for

active as well as passive recreation. Neighborhood parks should serve all residents; however, design

of facilities and activities should emphasize the character of the environs of which it is a part. In order

to fulfill its role in the neighborhood, the following standards are established:

− The most preferable service radius for a neighborhood park is 0.25 mile and the maximum is

0.5 mile.

− The suggested acreage for a neighborhood park should be between 5 and 10 acres.

− The most desirable acreage for a neighborhood park immediately adjacent to an elementary

school should be from 2 to 5 acres, with the school supplying about 6 acres of playground.

− The neighborhood park should, whenever possible, be located so that patrons need not cross a

major street or highway when walking to a park site. Ideal facilities for the neighborhood park

include:

• Children’s play area (apparatus play structures)

• Picnic areas (within passive setting)

• Open play area

• Recreation building

• Restrooms

• Community Parks are designed to serve the residents of several adjoining neighborhoods. They are

intended to provide a wider range of recreational and cultural opportunities than the neighborhood

park. With a greater service population, more specialized activities can be supported. In addition to

the broad range of activities offered by the community parks, it can function as a neighborhood park.

The design of the community park should be based on the following standards:

− The community park should be planned to provide a service radius of not more than 1.5 miles.

− The suggested acreage for a community park should range from 10 to 25 acres.

− When adjacent to an intermediate school or high school, the community park should be between

8 to 15 acres and the school playground should be about 12 acres.



− The community park should have good access and be as centrally located to the service area as

possible. The primary functions of the community park are both recreational and cultural;

therefore, the following facilities are suggested:

• Children’s play area

• Picnic areas

• Athletic Fields (soccer and baseball)

• Tennis courts

• Community/Recreation Building

• Specialized activity (i.e., swimming pool)

• Restrooms

• Parking

• Special Use Parks include park sites, which provide the citizenry with a single activity or group of

closely related activities. Size would be determined on the basis of the particular activity; however, its

size would generally be greater than a neighborhood park. Examples of a special use might include a

nature center, skateboard park or tennis complex. No service radius is assigned because of the area-

wide interest that would be generated.

• A District-Wide Park is the multifaceted recreational and cultural center of a city. Located in a

central position, it would serve the PVRPD and should offer facilities and activities beyond that

which the community park does. Its size should be no smaller than 25 acres.

• Regional Parks are planned and administered by agencies of the County of Ventura or State of

California. These sites usually provide recreation on a large scale and therefore attract all categories

of people from throughout the County. Usually a regional park offers an environment of unique

natural surroundings, an area of historical significance, or extensive man-made recreation facilities.

Ventura County has set a size standard of 50 acres minimum for regional parks, with some

modification for beach parks and parks of a natural setting.

• Linkages are a network of linear paths through which a system of similar or related uses are tied

together to provide buffering between uses and visual relief. Linkages can be of several forms,

including bikeways, sidewalks, hiking and riding trails and other special corridors. In addition to

joining uses, linkages can give form and identity to a city or community. In respect to a network of

parks and recreation facilities, linkages are a prime binding force.



The City of Camarillo Municipal Code provides standards for the dedication of parkland or the payment

of fees in lieu of parkland dedication.3 The municipal code requires the dedication of 217.8 square feet of

parkland for each person anticipated to be living in the development.4 The municipal code provides a

formula for the calculation of fees paid in lieu of parkland dedication as follows:

the amount of such fee shall be based upon the fair market value of the amount of usable park land

which would otherwise be required to be dedicated pursuant to Section 18.30.040 and shall be

determined in accordance with the following formula: Number of acres of land which would

otherwise be required to be dedicated multiplied by the average fair market value of an acre of

usable park land within the subdivision.5

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District

The PVRPD was formed in 1962 and operates under the State of California Public Resources Code.6

Under the Public Resource Code, cities and counties may not acquire any real property that is in use as a

public park for any non-park use unless compensation or land, or both, are provided to replace the

parkland acquired. This provides no net loss of parkland and facilities.

The PVRPD’s jurisdictional area includes the City of Camarillo and unincorporated areas surrounding

the City. PVRPD oversees parks within its service area, which includes the proposed project site, and has

developed a five year strategic plan to serve as a framework for decision-making regarding parks and

recreation facilities.7

The Pleasant Valley Five Year 2013-2018 Strategic Plan identifies actions, activities, and planning efforts

that are currently active and needed for continued success in operations and management of the District,

and provides for periodic reviews and updates. The Plan focuses on several of the following task areas:

collaboration with partner agencies, the needs to address the challenges of providing a balance of

programs and facilities that are needed with existing constraints, the need to address the demographic

changes that can significantly affect District operations, and organization health goals.

The PVRPD cooperates with the City of Camarillo in implementing the previously discussed City parks

standards. The PVRPD serves an area of approximately 45 square miles and has grown from 1 park to 28

parks since its inception 54 years ago. Within the PVRPD, a variety of recreational facilities exist,

3 City of Camarillo, Municipal Code, Chapter 18.30, “Park Land Dedication,” http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com

/codes/camarillo/index.htm. 4 City of Camarillo, Municipal Code, Sec. 18.30.040. 5 City of Camarillo, Municipal Code, Sec. 18.30.050. 6 State of California, Public Resources Code, Section 5780 and 5791 of Division 5, Chapters 4 and 5.22. 7 Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District, Five Year 2013 – 2018 Strategic Plan, approved May 1, 2013.

http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/



including indoor swimming pool, lighted ball fields, tennis courts, racquetball courts, a running track,

children's play equipment, picnic shelters, and barbecues.

6.15.5 EXISTING CONDITIONS

Local Setting

PVRPD currently maintains over 300 acres of parkland, open space, and recreation area within the City of

Camarillo. Within the 300 acres of total land, the PVRPD currently maintains approximately 256 acres of

parkland. Given the City’s estimated 2020 population of 72,200 (see Table 6.12-1 in Section 6.12,

Population and Housing), this is approximately 3.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, falling short of

the PVRPD’s standard of 5 acres per 1,000 residents.

PVRPD operates seven community parks within the Camarillo community. These parks are generally

over 10 acres in size and are located throughout the district so that every household has one within a 1.5-

mile radius of their home. Typically, community parks have restrooms, larger playground equipment

areas, tennis courts, and lighted playing fields.

Bob Kildee Community Park (1030 Temple Avenue)

This 12.95-acre park, formerly known as Pleasant Valley Park, is one of the oldest and most frequently

visited parks in the PVRPD. The park is centrally located in the district and features include six lighted

tennis courts, three lighted baseball fields, horseshoe pits, large picnic shelter with barbecue grills, play

equipment, an indoor pool, volleyball court, snack bar, two restroom locations, soccer fields, picnic tables,

and a skate park.

Valle Lindo Park (889 Aileen Street)

This 10-acre passive park features a sidewalk trail system throughout the park. The park also features five

lighted tennis courts, an oversized playground, two family-sized picnic shelters with barbecue grills,

grass volleyball courts, soccer fields, restrooms, an amphitheater and picnic tables.

Mission Oaks Park (5501 Mission Oaks Boulevard)

Mission Oaks Park was first opened to the public in the early 1980s. Originally the PVRPD was able to

develop 10 acres with another 10 acres undeveloped. In 1995 the PVRPD embarked on an ambitious

2 million dollar park redevelopment. The scope of the project included the long awaited development of

the originally undeveloped 10 acres. This park features six lighted tennis courts, playground equipment,

lighted meandering walkways, three lighted softball fields, several picnic shelters capable of



accommodating 210 people, barbecue grills, restrooms, a concession stand, a volleyball court, soccer

fields, picnic tables, and an expanded parking area.

Freedom Park (275 E. Pleasant Valley Road)

This 33.86-acre park is located at the Camarillo Airport and has a community center. Adult softball and

youth soccer are played here on a year-round basis. Freedom Park is home to the new inline hockey

arena. Other features are six soccer fields, three lighted softball fields, horseshoe pits, an outdoor

swimming pool, a gymnasium, a sand volleyball court, a group picnic shelter with barbecue grills, play

equipment, restrooms, tennis courts, picnic tables, and barbecue grills.

Community Center Park (1605 E. Burnley Street)

This 12.85-acre park came into the District in April 1966 and is home to the community center, senior

center, and PVRPD’s administrative offices. The park includes a covered picnic shelter, picnic tables,

barbecue grills, play equipment, a volleyball court, a horseshoe pit, an amphitheater, restrooms, and a

large open area used for sports and special events

Camarillo Grove Park (6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road)

Located near the base of the Conejo Grade at the end of Camarillo Springs Road, this park has five areas

that can be rented for groups and events ranging from 50 to 350 people. This park features covered picnic

shelters, picnic tables, barbecue grills, play equipment, horseshoe pits, a dog park, restrooms and group

picnic areas.

Pleasant Valley Fields (152 Westpark Court)

This sports park offers 23 acres of turf light for sports use and 46 total acres of landscaping. The Pleasant

Valley Fields features soccer fields, softball fields, walking paths, playground and picnic area, restrooms,

community buildings, and meeting rooms. The park is closed several times during the year for rest and

ongoing maintenance.

Neighborhood Parks

Currently there are 22 neighborhood parks located throughout Camarillo. Neighborhood parks are less

than 10 acres and serve residents within a 0.5-mile radius. Typically, neighborhood parks do not have

restrooms or playfields and are designed for passive use. The neighborhood parks that would serve the

project site within a 1.5 mile radius are listed below.



• Heritage Park (1630 Heritage Trail) – approximately 1 mile from Project Site

• Pitts Ranch Park (1400 Flynn Road) – approximately 1.5 mile from Project Site

• Woodcreek Park (1200 Woodcreek Road) – approximately 1 mile from Project Site

In addition to managing parks facilities, the PVRPD offers a wide range of recreation programs, including

educational, fitness, and recreational programs and entertainment events for families, children, seniors,

persons with special needs, and the general public.

Project Site

Figure 6.16-1, Parks within 1.5 Mile of the Project Site, shows the locations of the parks that, based on

the service area radii discussed previously, would serve residents of the proposed project. Table 6.16-2,

Parks Serving the Project Site, presents summary information about these parks.

The proposed project site contains a vacant college campus. Some recreational facilities related to the

site’s former use as a college campus remain on the site, including a swimming pool and ball courts; but

as these are not publicly accessible, they are not considered in the following analysis.

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Project Site

Parks Within 1.5 Miles of the Project SiteFIGURE 6.16-1

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Table 6.16-2 Parks Serving the Project Site

Park Type Size

(acres) Facilities Heritage Park Neighborhood Park 9.0 Picnic Tables

BBQ Pit Two Playgrounds

Pitts Ranch Park Neighborhood Park 10.0 Picnic Tables BBQ Pit Play Equipment Restrooms Tennis Courts Soccer Fields Walking Paths

Wood Creek Neighborhood Park 3.1 Picnic tables Barbecue pit Play equipment Soccer field

Mission Oaks Community Park 19.78 Concession stand 6 tennis courts 3 softball fields 6 soccer fields

Camarillo Grove Regional Park 24.55 Group picnic areas Play equipment Dog park Horseshoe pits

Freedom Park Regional Park 33.86 6 soccer fields Gymnasium Swimming pool Inline hockey arena

Source: Pleasant Valley Recreation and Parks District

6.16.6 THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE

In order to assist in determining whether a project will have a significant effect on the environment, the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and City of Camarillo Threshold Guidelines

(adopted from the State CEQA Guidelines, Appendix G) identify criteria for conditions that may be

deemed to constitute a substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in physical conditions.

Under the following thresholds, a project may be deemed to have a significant impact if it would

• increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that

substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated, and



• include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which

might have an adverse physical effect on the environment.

6.16.7 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

The environmental impact analysis presented below is based on determinations made in the Notice of

Preparation (NOP) for issues that were determined to be potentially significant with mitigation

incorporated, or for issues identified by reviewing agencies, organizations, or individuals commenting on

the NOP that made a reasonable argument that the issue was potentially significant (see Responses to

NOP, Appendix 2.0).

Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated.

Impacts

Development of the proposed project would add residents to the service area of the PVRPD. These

residents could be expected to use parks managed by the PVRPD; the project, therefore, would

potentially increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks.

The open space and recreation areas within the proposed project include spaces for both passive and

active use. The proposed project would include the creation of manufactured building pads, roadways,

slopes, and open spaces. Based on the number of units and bedrooms proposed, the City would require

approximately 450,000 square feet of open space within the proposed project site. The proposed project

would include approximately 40 acres of passive open space areas. These areas are anticipated to be

landscaped in compliance with the City of Camarillo’s landscape design standards and will be

maintained by the Homeowners Association. These passive areas would allow people to jog, bike, and

walk along the cement paths, and would provide connections between different areas of the project site

for easy pedestrian access.

Furthermore, a clubhouse and recreation area is proposed on the northern portion of the project site and

would be dedicated for active use. The space associated with recreational uses approximately 1.7 acres.

As indicated in Section 3.0 Project Description, the clubhouse would be a one-story structure with a total

floor area of approximately 4,136 square feet. Amenities would include a fitness room, restrooms, a

library, a grand room, a kitchen, and lounge. Outdoor recreational amenities included in the recreational

space would include a spa, a pool, bar-b-que pits, open seating gathering areas, bocce courts, and an

event lawn.



As discussed in Section 6.12, Population and Housing, the residential units developed by the proposed

project would add approximately 600 residents to the project site. As proposed the project would provide

approximately 41.8 acres (40.1 from open space, 1.7 from the community center/recreational area) of open

space and recreational areas for both active and passive uses, which would be adequate to meet the

demand for parkland generated by residents of the proposed project.

As previously discussed, the projected 2020 ratio of parkland to residents in the City of Camarillo is

approximately 3.5 acres per 1,000 residents. As discussed in Section 6.12, Population and Housing,

implementation of the proposed project would not induce population growth in excess of that projected

for the City above the projected 72,200 residents by 2020.

Due to the amount and availability of open space within the proposed project, it is expected that the

population generated from the project would utilize on-site open space and the available recreational

amenities to meet most recreational needs. The project is anticipated to increase population by

approximately 600 residents, and these residents would most likely utilize public parks within the

vicinity of the project. However, given the provision of on-site open space, recreational facilities, and

other amenities, the project residents would not be expected to cause or accelerate the substantial

physical deterioration of existing neighborhood and community parks, nor would it cause the creation or

physical alteration of a park. Much of the increased demand for recreational facilities from residents

associated with the project would be met with the provisions of on-site open space and the available

recreational amenities.

Development of the proposed project would also include the provision of a new 0.26 acre (11,297 square

foot) trailhead located off of Upland Road, along the southern boundary of the project site. The new

trailhead site would provide 16 parking spaces (15 standard and one ADA compliant), along with

picnicking facilities, landscaping, lighting and way-finding signage. In addition, the project applicant

would adhere to Regulatory Compliance Measure 6.16-1, which would require the project applicant to

pay associated Quimby Act development fees set by the city to the PVRPD. As explained previously,

under the Quimby Act, a developer can pay development fees to compensate for the loss of land from a

proposed development. These funds are collected to pay for park improvements, expansions, or

conservation easements. With the implementation of Regulatory Compliance Measure 6.16-1, impacts

would be reduced to less than significant.



Regulatory Compliance Measure

RCM 6.16-1: The project applicant shall pay the Quimby Act park facilities fee set by the City to the

Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District. The amount of the in-lieu fee would be

determined according to the formula provided in the City of Camarillo Municipal Code.8

Residual Impacts

Impacts would be less than significant.

Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment.

Impacts

The proposed project includes 40.1 acres of open space and 1.17 acres of active recreational areas in the

site plan as part of the residential development. Development of the proposed project would follow

guidelines for development provided by the City of Camarillo General Plan. The potential environmental

impacts of the entire residential development are analyzed throughout this EIR. After the project is

developed, the HOA would then manage the maintenance and operation of the open space areas.

Development of the open space and recreational areas would not have an adverse physical effect on the

environment. Impacts would, therefore, be less than significant.

As previously discussed, the proposed project would add residents within the service area of the PVRPD.

These residents would likely use existing facilities, along with parks in project vicinity. As previously

discussed, the proposed project would result in a decreased parkland-to-residents ratio within the City

from 3.9 acres of parks per 1,000 residents to 3.8 acres of parks per 1,000 residents. Regulatory

Compliance Measure 6.16-1 would be implemented to offset the impacts that could potentially occur

with the addition of the proposed project. Therefore, impacts related to the construction or expansion of

recreational facilities would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measures

No mitigation is required.

Residual Impacts

Impacts would be less than significant. 8 City of Camarillo, Municipal Code, Sec. 18.30.050.



6.16.8 CUMULATIVE ANALYSIS

Impacts

Cumulative development within the City of Camarillo, as discussed in Section 5.0, Cumulative Scenario,

would add 749 additional residential units to the City’s existing housing stock. Table 5.0-1, Related

Projects, lists each cumulative residential development and the number of residential units proposed.

Based on the City’s average household size of 2.65 residents per dwelling unit, the 749 units proposed by

cumulative projects would generate an estimated population of 1,985 residents within the City of

Camarillo. As shown in Section 6.12, Population and Housing, Table 6.12-3, the maximum estimated

population generated by both the proposed project and cumulative projects would be 69,508, which is

within the SCAG population projection of 72,200 by 2020.

Therefore, under the cumulative development scenario, the ratio of parkland to residents would remain

at the projected 3.5 acres per 1,000 residents. This does not meet the PVRPD’s standard of 5 acres per

1,000 residents, and impacts related to cumulative development would therefore, be significant.

Cumulative projects would be required to dedicate parkland to the PVRPD or pay fees under the Quimby

Act to provide park and recreation facilities, which would further reduce the effect of cumulative

projects. The amount of the in-lieu fee would be determined according to the formula provided in the

City of Camarillo Municipal Code.9 The dedication of parkland or payment of in-lieu fees would reduce

cumulative impacts to a less than significant level.

Mitigation Measures

As with the proposed project, under the requirements of the Quimby Act and the City Municipal Code,

cumulative projects would be required to dedicate parkland or pay an in-lieu fee, as stated in Regulatory

Compliance Measure 6.16-1.

Residual Impacts

Impacts would be less than significant.

9 City of Camarillo, Municipal Code, Sec. 18.30.050.



6.16.9 CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN

The City of Camarillo General Plan10 provides the following goals and policies for parks and recreation

that apply to the proposed project. An analysis of the consistency of the proposed project with each of the

applicable General Plan goals, objectives, and policies is provided below.

Recreation Element

Policy Provide a balanced park and recreation system by locating facilities where they will most

adequately serve the needs of residents.

Analysis: The 41.8 acres of open space and recreational areas would serve residents of the project

site. The proposed project is, therefore, consistent with this policy.

Policy Provide a full and varying range of recreational and cultural activities for all residents of

Camarillo and its environs.

Analysis: The proposed project would provide 41.8 acres of open space and recreational areas that

would provide passive recreation opportunities to residents of the proposed project site and surrounding

neighborhoods. The proposed project would therefore, support this policy.

Policy Wherever possible, coordinate school and park facilities for maximum utilization and

efficiency in maintenance and operation.

Analysis: The proposed project does not include school facilities and is not adjacent to an existing

school. This policy, therefore, does not apply to the proposed project.

Policy Provide and sustain high standards of design, improvement, and maintenance of all

recreation facilities.

Analysis: The proposed project would provide open space areas that would comply with standards

set by the City. The proposed project would therefore, be consistent with this policy.

Policy Children’s play area located in neighborhood and community parks would serve a

greater purpose if new or replacement equipment were designed by a consultant

specializing in apparatus play structures emphasizing sensory motor integration and in

accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

10 City of Camarillo, City of Camarillo General Plan, “Recreation Element,” 2002; City of Camarillo, City of Camarillo

General Plan, “Open Space and Conservation Element,” 2006.



Analysis: The active recreational spaces would adhere to design guidelines that would be in

accordance with this policy and City of Camarillo standards. The proposed project would therefore, be

consistent with this policy.

Open Space and Conservation Element Policies

Policy To secure permanent municipal open space in the form of park land, transportation and

utility corridors, reservoir sites, refuse disposal sites, and other similar uses where best

placed to serve the needs of the public and to be coordinated with community growth

and need by their placement and timing of development.

Analysis: The project applicant would pay the City in-lieu parkland fees according to the Quimby

Act to offset population impacts. These fees would be used for park expansion, maintenance, and

conservation easements. The proposed project would therefore, support this policy.

Policy Provide for and encourage dedication of areas for schools, parks, and public open space.

Analysis: The project applicant would pay the City in-lieu parkland fees according to the Quimby

Act to offset population impacts. These fees would be used for park expansion, maintenance, and

conservation easements. The proposed project would therefore, support this policy.

Policy Encourage private and quasi-private landowners to provide open space for recreation,

landscaping, and preservation of natural land features where feasible.

Analysis: The proposed project would provide 40.1 acres of landscaped open space. These open

space uses may include walking trails, benches, open landscaped areas, and areas with preserved trees.

The proposed project would, therefore, be consistent with this policy.

6.16.9.3 Summary

The proposed project is consistent with the City of Camarillo General Plan.

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