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eAs t.igka <br /> Morse Ranch Master Plan Update 6�c` s / <br /> March 2007 j!ii /q92. d pl Q ` <br /> 1 . Limit major activity and intensive uses to the west meadow where appropriate <br /> supporting facilities exist. <br /> This is consistent with current uses and programming. <br /> 2. Continue to provide overflow parking in the field along Crest Drive for large <br /> summer crowds. <br /> This is consistent with current uses and programming. <br /> 3. Plant trees- orchard fashion- to define the limits of the grass parking and to <br /> buffer cars from activity in the field. <br /> Trees have not been planted to define the grass parking from the recreation <br /> activities. Current use patterns do not suggest that this is necessary, and it would <br /> substantially increase maintenance costs, limit the flexibility of the space and <br /> reduce the expansiveness of the open field. <br /> 4. Maintain the general character of landscaping around the house. Irrigate, <br /> mow, prune, and replant as necessary. <br /> This is consistent with current maintenance practices. LRCS contract staff do the <br /> mowing and irrigation. POS staff perform the other vegetation management tasks <br /> including pruning or removing trees and other vegetation. <br /> 5. Continue using Lafferty Park Playground as a playground for youth. <br /> Lafferty Park is the designated neighborhood park for this area, and as such is the <br /> designated playground location. It should be noted that this playground is in need <br /> of renovation. It does not meet current playground safety or accessibility standards <br /> and does not provide the level of service requested by the neighborhood. Area <br /> neighbors have submitted a Neighborhood Matching Grant to the City to begin <br /> making improvements to the playground if approved. <br /> 6. Maintain the general character of the east pasture and stream by mowing and <br /> removing invasive vegetation. Wetland values will be increased in one or more <br /> areas. <br /> This is consistent with current maintenance practices. Since the time of this plan, an <br /> additional stream corridor on the east side of the pasture has been fenced off to <br /> protect the wetland values of that area. (Note: At the request of the dog park users <br /> POS has allowed and through VIP, ha s facilitated, the planting of shade trees in <br /> the meadows.) <br /> 7. Maintain the general character of woodlands. Focus attention on removing <br /> poison oak within five feet of the trail center lines. Remove invasive vegetation <br /> (blackberry, ivy, and scotch broom), particularly in the cleared forest area <br />