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Transcript of OCNJ Open Space
Ocean CityOpen Space and Recreation Plan
Ocean City Environmental Commission
October 22, 2013
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Recommended Path ForwardNovember 29, 2011 Presentation to City Council
• Develop approved Open Space Plan as part of Master Plan– Provide a roadmap for Open Space acquisitions– Obtain Green Acres Block Grant (State funds)
• Simplifies State application process• Eliminates the need for the City to provide interim
funding
– Establishes broad criteria for County Open Space proposals (County funds)
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Association of NJ Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) Grant
• Objective: Develop an Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). This OSRP will be prepared in accordance with the “Municipal Land Use Law” (NJS 40:55D-28.b7) and will also conform to the NJDEP Green Acres Open Space and Recreation Plan Guidelines.
• Grant Funding Awarded: $7,500 in August, 2012
• Projected Completion: Summer 2014
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Master Plan Reexamination ReportOctober 17, 2012
• Goal 7: To provide for the maintenance of Ocean City’s family resort character and identity as a recreation resource of the state and region including: protection and maintenance of the ocean, bay, wetlands, open spaces and beaches, and recreation facilities which are convenient, accessible and appropriate for year-round residents and seasonal visitors.
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Related objective adopted as part of the amended Land Use Element Plan
in 2001
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Related objectives developed to support the 1988 Master Plan
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What is Open Space?
Public or privately-owned undeveloped land that is important and could be used for active or passive recreation, or have important ecological
or scenic qualities worthy of preservation.
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Why prepare an Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)?
• Provide critical guidance for future city planning – Protect natural resources and advance
sustainability goals– Expand on 2004 OSRP ideas
• Coordinate with the State Green Acres and County Open Space programs– Increase funding opportunities
• Matching funds and “pre-approval”
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Developed Open Space (Parks, Beaches, etc)
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Public Input Process
• Why we need public input• How the public can provide input• What we will do with public input
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Why we need public input
• Evaluate how residents, visitors and property owners feel about existing recreation and open space opportunities within the City– Engage a diverse cross-section of community
• Develop an Open Space and Recreation Plan that properly reflects the vision of our community
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How the public can provide input
• Complete the Open Space Survey– The survey takes a few minutes of your time– Can be electronically completed via the city
website (www.ocnj.us)– The survey can also be obtained at City Hall
• Attend a Public Meeting– OC Environmental Commission Meetings
• Monday, November 4, 2013– Civic and non-profit organization meetings
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What we do with public input?
• Analyze and present survey findings to City Council, Administration and the Public
• Develop criteria in accordance with the “Municipal Land Use Law” (NJS 40:55D-28.b7) and the NJDEP Green Acres Open Space and Recreation Plan Guidelines
• Create goals, objectives and recommendations for OSRP
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Thank You!
Questions?17