PCSR 2002 Landfill End Use Plan 06-09-2009

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Gnat: Tl~e goal af~tlii.s c•o~rce~~t is to irlrlc:e aJ~c~ri areas for actii'e airrdaoj- rrs~~. Features of this concept would include ballfields, sledding hill, batting cages, mountain ` bike trails, hiking traillcross-country skiing trail, archery range and amphitheater. In addition, other features such as golf course, driving range and skate park could also be constructed. This concept would utilize the existing entrance road as its primary access to the site. T«'o gravel parking would be located at the top of the landfill and another at the northern part of the site. A secondary batting cages and sledding hill would be located at the north end and an outdoor amphitheater would be located at the southern part of the site. The ballfields ~~~otild be a combination of soccer and softball fields and an archery range could be developed at the «~estern part of the site. These features would be connected with a looping trail and several lookout pavilion located at key points that would provide best views from the site. Wildflowers and native gasses «~ould be planted on the slopes and all natural areas. Buffer planting would be planted around the perimeter. ~. Proposed Development 3: CommerciaUCity Park Gaol: 71ie ~~oal of tlrrs concept rs to prol~ir~e »ti.~-t.~se that ~or~tld ge~ter-ate iiico~rie. .Features of this concept would include commercial, office, warehouse, amphitheater, research office, informal play areas, hiking trailsfcross-country skiing trails, lookout pavilion and horseback riding. This concept ~~~ould utilize the existing access road to the Research Center as «lell as to the southern perimeter of the park. Tu~o secondary access points would be developed at 221x` Avenue. It is envisioned that this road would have a "parkway" character with two- lane road and on-street parking. The commercial site would be located at the existing ! Commercial Asphalt Co. and Plant to take advantage of the visibility from the highway. The main overlook would be located at the north end of the park and three trails would spur from this site creating a formal character to the trails. At trail intersections, earthen berm would be established to create outdoor seating and outdoor rooms. Other earthen berms would also be constructed to create elevation change as well as to provide planting soil for the trees. A looping trail would be planned along the slopes and connected to the existing trail. Like in the other concept plans, ~~Fildflowers and native grasses would be planted Z~Jhere applicable and trees and shrubs as buffer along the perimeter. i;ik River Landtilt End Lice '~iasler Yian ~ () l!RS 11'asie ~tanagen~e~tt, Ine, septenat~er 2{)()Z