Project Description

The proposed project includes lighting ONLY the East riding arena. The goal of the project is to correct existing lighting deficiencies at the arena and provide community access during the winter months when lighting is needed to safely utilize the facility. The current arena lighting is allowed until 8:00pm. This proposal does not include any changes to the allowable time. Staff has been working closely with our lighting design consultant to provide the best option for community use of the facility and adjacent neighbors. The project includes:

• Removing (2) existing 20-22' tall poles with (1) fixture per pole,
• Installing (6) 30' poles with (2) fixtures per pole.

See below for design plan information.

The improvements will be designed to:

• Provide a safe environment for equestrian use
• Correct light trespass of existing fixtures with improved fixtures/layout
• Keep light on-site with even distribution in arena area
• Cut glare to neighbors and open space areas

Neighborhood Meetings and Future Meetings

CRPD staff held (2) noticed public meetings in early June to discuss the proposed improvements (notice letter and map below).

CRPD staff plans to take an action item to the CRPD Board of Directors on July 18, 2024 that will include the proposed lighting improvements, environmental review, and approval to proceed with the City planning process.

Design Plans

POLE AND FIXTURE SPECIFICATIONS:

• Pole Height: 30'
• Pole Base Diameter: 9.5"
• Pole Top Diameter: 6"
• Pole Count: Qty. 6
• Fixture Cross Arm Length: 33"
• Fixture Mounting Spacing: 27"
• Fixture Count Per Pole: Qty. 2

Property Background Information

The March 18, 2021 board report below outlines the agreement and funding details between CRPD, City of Thousand Oaks, COSCA, and Ride On.

Contact Us

Should you have questions that are not answered here or if you would like to join our email list, please contact Andrew Mooney, Parks & Planning Director, at 805-495-6471 ext. 1113 or amooney@crpd.org.