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Evaluation of Sites for Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department South Athletic Complex City of Lino Lakes Evaluation Sheet for Parcel "A" Location: Birch Street and Centerville Rd. Zoning Status:Rural Parcel Size: Approximately 78 acres MUSA Line Status:Outside Current Metropolitan Urban Services Area Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Statements Location The site is bounded on the west by Centerville Road and on the north by Birch Street.It lies "is the site centrally located with respect to furthest to the east of the sites being considered.It is also the furthest from the population user populations and other park system center(in the south half of the city). components?" Site Size, Shape,and Orientation The site is approximately 78 acres in size,of which about 10.5 acres are classified as "Are these conducive to the type of facilities wetlands.Another two acres fall within a public utility easement.Although the site is linear,its programmed for this site?" shape,size,and orientation are suitable for this type of use. Although the location of the wetlands do pose some constraints on facility design and layout,it is not perceived to be a major concern. jIZpography With the exception of a moderate ravine between the wetlands on the north end of the site, lil slopes and drainage patterns inhibit existing grades and topographical changes should not pose much of a constraint on -evelopment?" development. The mildly rolling character of the north and south ends of the site should allow for facility layout as well as proper drainage. Soils Most of the higher,non-wetland areas have foamy, loamy fine sand,and fine sand soils. "Are subsoils and topsoils suitable for this Although topsoil is limited,the subsoils are acceptable for this type of development. type of development?Will the watertable interfere with development?" Vegetation/Wetiands As stated,about 10.5 acres are classified as wetlands,which are protected.Although they do "Will vegetation provide buffering ?Will it pose a development limitation,it is feasible to incorporate them into the design,especially with conflict with site development?"Will wetlands respect to storm water control and,to some degree,site aesthetics. In addition to the interfere with site development? wetlands,several acres are covered by trees and other woody vegetation. For the most part, these areas could be retained to help soften the aesthetics of the site.They should not pose any significant impact on development—although it should be expected that some removal will be necessary to accommodate facility layout. The remainder of the site is either used for agriculture or lying fallow. Vehicle Access Vehicular access is very good. Birch Street provides access on the north side of the site. "Is the site accessible from arterial or Centerville Road provides access on the west side.Since both of these roads parallel the full collector streets?" length and width of the site, providing entrance drives and parking lots to service the facilities. should not pose any major site design constraints. Trail Access Although not extensive,site access via trails is available.The transportation trail currently being "Is the site accessible from the community developed along Birch Street could be extended to this site. Since this trail interlinks with the trail system?" community-wide trail system,trail access from most areas within the southern half of the city would be feasible. However,given that this site lies further away from the population center than the other sites,some potential trail users may find the distance from their home to the site to far to walk or ride the bicycle. Brauer& Associates, Ltd. 2 Project No. 93-35