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<br />The oval park located in the center of the single-family area is the main focal <br />point for the entire development and will serve as an active recreational area. <br />Some features of this park include additional trees and a trail around the <br />perimeter, open turf areas for active recreation, picnic and gathering areas a d a <br />fountain in the pond on each end of the park. The park is also connected to t e <br />landscape median as stated earlier. This enhanced feature will provide the Ri er <br />Park Development with a central green corridor amenity. <br /> <br />The park located on the south end of the development will serve as a natural <br />park and passive recreational area. Some features of this park include additi nal <br />trees on the northeast and northwest perimeter; native tree stands along the <br />south side, native prairie grass areas for passive recreation, picnic, and small <br />gathering areas. The south side of this park is adjacent a regional park provi ing <br />additional opportunities for the River Park Residents. <br /> <br />VIII. PUBLIC TRAIL <br /> <br />An extensive trail system is proposed for the area. This trail is depicted on he <br />site drawing labeled Preliminary Grading Plan. Depending upon where the tra I is <br />located, it will be a combination of bituminous and wood chip. The propo ed <br />system is intended to allow access throughout the development, to parkland, nd <br />to the previously mentioned natural areas. <br /> <br />Further, it is proposed that interpretive and educational kiosks be erected wit in <br />the natural areas. The information presented will discuss the ecology of he <br />areas and their significance. These will also be used to inform the public ab ut <br />the potential habitat for Blanding's turtles and measures that can be taken to <br />protect the turtles and their habitat. At the kiosks, benches and/or gazebos ill <br />be constructed periodically for the users of the resource. <br /> <br />The trail will be constructed to the southwest comer of the property so tha it <br />could be connected with a future local or regional trail system, thereby allowi g <br />the public access to this system and the amenities preserved and restored in t e <br />area. <br /> <br />IX. SITE GRADING <br /> <br />The proposed site grading, in general, retains the current topographical feature <br />of the site. The most significant grade change is on the south side of the power <br />line easement where the ground elevation would be lowered by up to 25 feet. <br />The proposed grades provide some walkout and lookout lots and provides <br />positive drainage for all areas of the site. <br /> <br />The site grading is expected to be done in phases over about a five-year period <br />The farmstead buildings will be removed or demolished as part of the <br />development. <br /> <br />F:IENG\63300\264\REPORTSIRiver Pari< Narrative.426.doc <br /> <br />11 <br />