LAKE COUNTY — Community members are invited to a presentation of the Konocti Regional Trails Draft Master Plan, the draft planning document that, once approved, will guide countywide trails development. The presentation will be held Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Chambers at the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St. in Lakeport.
The presentation, which marks the completion of the Konocti Regional Trails Draft Master Plan (KRTDMP), will provide an overview of the County”s efforts to plan for and develop a network of trails and community pathway connections on and around Clear Lake. The goal of this plan is to shape a world-class trails system that will meet community needs and encourage tourism.
The KRTDMP encompasses several sections including an overview of Lake County, the benefits of trails, the Konocti Regional Trails planning process and existing parks and recreational areas; another section discusses the community engagement process; an extensive policies section compiles existing trails-related policies from the County”s General Plan and other planning documents and also proposes new trails-specific policies that are not already addressed by other plans; another section addresses conceptual trails and six major study areas; the last section identifies the proposed implementation approach; and finally, multiple appendices contain maps, graphics, and relevant data.
The development of the Draft Master Plan has been a collaborative effort based on significant input from community members garnered from public workshops, an online community needs survey, and working group meetings.
The presentation will be hosted by the County of Lake, the National Park Service (Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program) and Alta Planning + Design. The KRTDMP will be presented to the Lake County Planning Commission and the Lake County Board of Supervisors for approval.
For information on the County”s trails development efforts, go online to www.konoctitrails.com or contact the Lake County Public Services Department at 262-1618.
