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Once base maps were created , the natural and man- made features of each park were <br /> used to create an environmental sensitivity layer. The sensitivity layer was created using <br /> sensitive features identified in the field and those identified from existing shapefiles such as <br /> contours, landslide hazards, and the Local Wetland Inventory . Riparian Management Zones <br /> were generated using ArcView software 's Create Buffer tool on the creek top-of-bank <br /> shapefile . Creeks that were identified as being salmon bearing received a 150-foot buffer <br /> while all other creeks were given a 50-foot buffer to help improve water quality. <br /> All analysis and map design was done on a citywide basis to maintain continuity throughout <br /> the handbook . A single ArcView template project was used to ensure that the styles and <br /> legends for all the park maps were standardized . This enabled maintenance and planning <br /> ' personnel to become familiar with the sensitive area designations and reduce confusion <br /> when working in different parks . <br /> The sensitive area maps were exported and incorporated into Corel WordPerfect to produce <br /> the final hard copy of the handbook. Electronic copies of each map were stored in <br /> separate ArcView projects and made available to staff. Updates made to the sensitive area <br /> projects will automatically update the electronic copy of the handbook. Printed updates will <br /> be added to the hard copy periodically . <br /> qb[V• GIS 32 <br /> Lx <br /> ETA r n� s,m , U rr.mm u,t <br /> rA sExsrrrvE sruor JPJ x <br /> o .. <br /> ✓ 'Ll. Ea n.E., <br /> TO <br /> ✓ I isT <br /> i I > N-ITr.E alaaway.R�z <br /> ✓ Fe.ee % N /NT "ED) PiERANDs <br /> ✓ 8va / � <br /> ✓ UE <br /> .o j n1�NDs� RsgP� _ ND a� <br /> ✓ e , 1PZL d}' <br /> 0 p9Tt��' <br /> ✓ C� e✓/ .✓Eft:n Ds .TG - FeE a=_r,Tu ' <br /> ao. es ,3w <br /> PA91111 LOT <br /> ✓ �4' / <br /> li \ <br /> ✓ ... V.o., Asa �� uf+EJt i fI-1 3 <br /> ✓ Opmnm.,np � <br /> ✓ ss ,uxo WETLM:C3 � 1 <br /> o - <br /> .. ✓ Ox.A", -PEQ_ENTL ' F UODEJ NVC -.1EF)o <br /> rAEOUENIL <br /> The Sensitive Area Management Handbook contains summary descriptions of identified <br /> sensitive areas and BMPs . Currently 65 parks have separate sensitive area maps and BMP <br /> tables in the handbook . In addition , conflicts between current management practices and <br /> the listed BMPs are identified for each park . " Printed in 2002 ," says Scott, "the Sensitive Area <br /> Management Handbook is a road map of how unique areas of the city's park system will be <br /> ` maintained , enhanced , and preserved for future generations ." <br /> *Case Study Courtesy of ESRI Arc User Magazine <br /> 234 <br /> GIS Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Chapter 1 - Departmental GIS Needs Assessment <br />