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Goal: The goal of this concept is to utilize open areas for active outdoor use. Features of this concept would include ballfields, sledding hill, batting cages, mountain bike trails, hiking trail /cross- 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. Two 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 would be a combination of soccer and softball fields and an archery range could be developed at the western 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 grasses would be planted on the slopes and all natural areas. Buffer planting would be planted around the perimeter. 4. Proposed Development 3: Commercial/City Park Goal: The goal of this concept is to provide mix -use that could generate income. Features of this concept would include commercial, office, warehouse, amphitheater, research office, informal play areas, hiking trails /cross- country skiing trails, lookout pavilion and horseback riding. i This concept would utilize the existing access road to the Research Center as well as to the southern perimeter of the park. Two secondary access points would be developed at 221St 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, wildflowers and native grasses would be planted where applicable and trees and shrubs as buffer along the perimeter. Elk Rirer Landfill End Use Master Plan 10 URS Waste Management, Inc. September 2002 •