4.0 Open Space 4.0 OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATION 4.1 4.1: Assist the Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) in its preparation of updates to theMonmouth County Open Space Plan Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan Source: Joe Barris (2006) and other similar or related studies, and incorporate the Monmouth County Open Space Plan by reference as a component Master Plan Goals, Principles, & Objectives (GPOs) Relating to 4.1 of the Monmouth County Master Plan. GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Purpose The MCPS is responsible for preparing several plans related to parks, recreation, and open Growth Housing Planning Planning PRINCIPLES Farmland Economic Approach Vibrant & & Historic& Resiliency Resources space, including the Monmouth County Open Space Plan. The Division of Planning staff Recovery & Agricultural Sustainable Community Investments Investments Preservation Preservation Preservation Preservation Coordination Communities Arts, Culture, Development Development Comprehensive will provide support to the MCPS in the preparation and adoption of this and other related Environmental A. = = = = = = MCPS plans. B. = = = = C. = = = = = D. = = = E. = = = Monmouth County Departments & Organizations Involvement F. G. = Division of Assist MCPS staff in the development and implementation of the H. = = = Planning Monmouth County Open Space Plan updates. OBJECTIVES I. = J. = = Planning Board Incorporate the Monmouth County Open Space Plan by reference K. = (MCPB) as a component of the Monmouth County Master Plan. L. M. = N. MCPS Develop and implement the Monmouth County Open Space Plan. Other Project Stakeholder Involvement Implementation Strategy Provide input on the Monmouth County Open Space Plan updates; • Assist the MCPS in development of the Monmouth Municipalities provide data and information from their own recreation and open County Open Space Plan. Natural Planning Resources space master plan elements. Services, Outreach, & Open Space • Incorporate the Monmouth County Open Space Plan Coordination Monmouth by reference as a component of the Monmouth County Conservation Provide input on the Monmouth County Open Space Plan update; Sustainable Farmland Master Plan. Places Preservation Foundation move forward with plan implementation. (MCF) • Continue to monitor open space planning efforts after Open Space Monmouth County Master Plan adoption and update Community Master Plan Arts, Historic, Provide input on the Monmouth County Open Space Plan and Resiliency & Cultural records annually. Recommendation Resources coordinate their mission as it relates to preservation efforts within 4.1 Other Nonprofits Monmouth County; meet regularly with preservation partners at • Provide support to the county, nonprofits, and Healthy Utilities the county to coordinate joint projects. municipalities as they move forward with plan Communities implementation. Community Transportation Residents and Development Agricultural & Mobility Provide input on the Monmouth County Open Space Plan update. & Housing & Economic Local Businesses Development Strongest Associated 4 - 1 Master Plan Elements 4.0 OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATION 4.2 4.2: Work with all levels of government and nonprofit organizations to promote the preservation of sensitive environmental systems Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan Source: Joe Barris and significant natural features through acquisition, deed restrictions, conservation easements, redevelopment projects, Master Plan Goals, Principles, & Objectives (GPOs) Relating to 4.2 GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3 zoning, and other innovative land use techniques. 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Purpose Growth Housing Planning Planning As an integral part of their mission, the Monmouth County Environmental Council (MCEC), PRINCIPLES Farmland Economic Approach Vibrant & & Historic& Resiliency Resources Recovery & Agricultural Sustainable Community Investments Investments Preservation Preservation Preservation Preservation Coordination Communities Arts, Culture, Development Development Comprehensive as charged by the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders (MCBCF), promotes Environmental the preservation of our important natural features. This can best be accomplished through A. = = = = the identification of those resources and open space preservation at various levels of B. = = = C. = = = = government. D. = = = E. = F. = Monmouth County Departments & Organizations Involvement G. H. = = = Work closely with the MCPS, municipalities, local nonprofits, and OBJECTIVES I. J. = = = other government agencies to identify and preserve important Division of K. natural resources as public open space; offer support to the L. Planning agencies and organizations that make open space preservation in M. = Monmouth County a significant goal of their mission. N. Continue to acquire and maintain natural lands and green MCPS corridors; continue to offer programming related to nature Implementation Strategy education, species diversity, habitat protection, and stewardship. • Provide assistance, as needed, to the MCPS staff in Natural the identification of potential acquisitions. Planning Resources Services, Outreach, & Open Space Coordination Promote preservation of important natural features through • Support county, nonprofits, and municipalities in their efforts to preserve open space and develop MCEC continued identification of Areas of Significant Environmental Sustainable Farmland Places Preservation Quality (ASEQ) and the provision of related educational programs. recreational lands. • Work with the Monmouth County Steering Committee, Open Space Community Master Plan Arts, Historic, MCEC, and MCPS to continue offering educational Resiliency & Cultural Other Project Stakeholder Involvement Recommendation Resources opportunities, access to emerging technologies and 4.2 Preserve open space and develop recreational lands that serve tools, and assistance with recreational planning and Municipalities zoning. local needs. Healthy Utilities Communities • Provide assistance to municipal representatives Community Transportation Work within the county to preserve open space, possibly as a Development and residents with public access issues related to the Agricultural & Mobility Nonprofits & Housing partner to the county or municipalities in acquisition projects. & Economic protection of our important natural resources. Development Strongest Associated Master Plan Elements 4 - 2 4.0 OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATION 4.3 4.3: Provide technical and professional assistance to our municipal partners in support of their local open space acquisition efforts Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan Source: Joe Barris and recreational facility improvements. Master Plan Goals, Principles, & Objectives (GPOs) Relating to 4.3 GOAL 1 GOAL 2 GOAL 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Purpose Expand access to park amenities, cultural, historic, and recreational programming, environmental education offerings, natural lands, and open space facilities within Growth Housing Planning Planning PRINCIPLES Farmland Economic Approach Vibrant & & Historic& Resiliency Resources Recovery & Agricultural Sustainable Community Investments Investments Preservation Preservation Monmouth County that improve community health, sustainability, and resiliency for Preservation Coordination Communities Arts, Culture, Development Development Comprehensive Environmental residents and visitors. A. = = = = B. = = = = = C. = = = Monmouth County Departments & Organizations Involvement D. = = E. = = Provide an appropriate level of support to municipalities as they F. Division of plan for recreational improvements and open space acquisition; G. = H. = = Planning assist the Monmouth County Park System (MCPS) in its OBJECTIVES I. = recreational and open space planning efforts, as requested. J. = = K. Continue to implement the Monmouth County Open Space Plan L. (2006) through acquisitions, programming, and the provision and M. N. stewardship of facilities; on behalf of the Monmouth County Board MCPS of Chosen Freeholders (MCBCF), continue to annually administer the competitive Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant Implementation Strategy Program, as funded by allocations from the Monmouth County Open Space Trust Fund. • Assist the MCPS in implementation of the Monmouth County Open Space Plan. Natural Planning Resources Services, Other Project Stakeholder Involvement Outreach, & Open Space • Continue to monitor recreational planning in municipal Coordination Continue efforts to provide safe recreational facilities and master plans, grant applications, and Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI) preparation and updates Sustainable Farmland Municipalities beneficial recreational programming in accordance with state Places Preservation to the New Jersey Department of Environmental standards and guidelines. Protection (NJDEP). Open Space Community Master Plan Arts, Historic, Resiliency Recommendation & Cultural Work with municipalities to preserve open space, provide grant • Support the MCPS and municipalities as they acquire Resources Nonprofits 4.3 funding where available, and assist with outreach efforts. and develop recreational lands and upgrade or redevelop existing recreational facilities. Healthy Utilities Communities • Encourage the use of traditional and nontraditional Community funding sources for recreational acquisition, planning, Transportation Development Agricultural & Mobility & Housing