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use of herbicides and fertilizer on lawns; planting trees and shrubs along waterways to provide <br /> shade; and repair and upkeep of septic systems. <br /> Goal 3: Stormwater Quantity <br /> Work to minimize peak flows from urban and urbanizing areas to prevent waterway erosion and <br /> damage to habitat. <br /> Recommended Actions and Strategies: <br /> A. Work with homebuilders to implement stormwater best management practices that help <br /> minimize increases in peak flow runoff such as infiltration, retention, and minimization of <br /> impervious surfaces in newly developing areas. <br /> B. Provide technical assistance to home owners to help reduce existing peak flow from developed <br /> areas. Techniques could include downspout disconnection; use of on -site flow controls; and <br /> infiltration (where soils allow). <br /> C. Conserve pervious surface, tree cover, and riparian vegetation to help minimize increases in <br /> stormwater runoff, especially in urbanizing headwater areas. <br /> V and Viewsheds <br /> Goal1: Views <br /> Provide and maintain publicly accessible viewpoints along the length of ridgeline corridor where <br /> opportunities exist. <br /> Recommended Actions and Strategies: <br /> A. Design and site trails to take advantage of vista points where they exist to provide trail users <br /> with the opportunity to view the valley below. <br /> B. Provide viewpoints that are accessible to individuals with limited mobility, either by short fully <br /> accessible trails or from designated roadside parking areas or lots (similar to the views available <br /> from Skinner Butte). <br /> C. Manage vegetation at key viewpoints to ensure long -term preservation of important vistas. To <br /> maintain vistas some selective tree removal may be considered where appropriate. Vegetation <br /> management should be done in a way that limits natural resource impacts and maintains the <br /> aesthetic of the view (crown pruning should be avoided). <br /> D. Site trails and manage vegetation in a way that limits undesirable views from trails, including <br /> views to adjacent residential properties. This will serve to improve the trail user's experience by <br /> screening views of structures while at the same time limit visual intrusion onto neighboring <br /> properties. Screening, where needed, can be achieved by planting additional native vegetation <br /> in key locations. <br /> Goal 2: Community Gateways <br /> Utilize the ridgeline open space corridor as a community gateway where it intersects major points of <br /> entry into the metro area. Gateways should be used to demarcate the urban -rural transition; help <br /> celebrate the community and its open space system; and welcome visitors to the area. <br /> Recommended Actions and Strategies: <br /> A. Develop community gateways for both functional and aesthetic purpose. Gateways may include <br /> amenities such as trailhead parking, visitor information, trail guides, interpretive signage, and <br /> outdoor art. Key opportunities for siting community gateways in the ridgeline area would <br /> include: <br /> • Highway 126/West 11 Avenue (two possible locations exist for this gateway) <br /> • Bailey Hill Road <br /> • 30 Avenue near Lane Community College <br /> • Willamette Street <br /> 11 <br />