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3 Spooner Park Improvements; City of Little Canada The benefits of the location shown in Exhibit 1a and items to consider are as follows: · As the lot is positioned farther to the west the grading limits increase to obtain the same size. The location shown does not require an extensive amount of grading. · The west edge of the parking lot lines up with an existing storm structure in the south curb line of Eli Road. This allows for the extension of the minimum amount of storm sewer needed to serve the lot. · The more open tree area is used extensively during Canadian Days for parking and booth area. Surmountable curb could be used in the lot to allow a smooth transition from the parking lot to the grass areas surrounding it to provide easier access. · The heavily wooded area is largely unused for park functions. However, it does provide the benefit of habitat for wildlife and screening from Centerville Road. · The distance that the parking lot is located from the shelter will have some effect on its usefulness in minimizing or eliminating on-street parking. The location noted attempts to provide a balance between distance from the shelter and most efficient use of the topography. In summary, the construction of a stand-alone parking lot would provide for the additional stalls needed to meet anticipated parking demands. Play Area There are two existing play areas in the park in close proximity to each other that are 200 feet downhill and to the south of the shelter. The play areas serve two age ranges of children. The play area to the east (left in the picture) serves younger children in an age range from 2 – 6 and the west play area (right in the picture) serves slightly older children in an age range from 6 – 12. A review of the park has started a dialog on the two play areas including their current location in the park, general functionality, and maintenance needs.