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• EVALUATION SHEET OF MONTAIN PROPERTY Location: Birch Street and Centerville Road Parcel Size: Approximately 67 Acres Zoning Status: Rural MUSA Line Status: Outside Current Metropolitan Urban Services Area Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Statements Location "Is the site centrally located with respect to user populations and other park system components ?" The site is bounded on the west by Centerville Road and on the north by Birch Street. It lies relatively close to the population center since athletic complex must be located outside MUSA. Site, Size, Shape, and Orientation "Are these conducive to the type of facilities programmed for this site ?" The site is approximately 67 acres in size, in which about 6 are classified as wetlands. Another two acres falls within a public utility easement. Its 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. Topography "Will slopes and drainage patterns inhibit development ?" With the exception of a moderate ravine between the wetlands on the north end of the site, existing grades and topographical changes should not pose much of a constraint on 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 "Are subsoils and topsoils suitable for this type of development? Will the water table interfere with development ?" Most of the higher, non - wetland areas have loamy, loamy fine sand, and fine sand soils. Although topsoil is limited, the subsoils are acceptable for this type of development. Vegetation/Wetlands "Will vegetation provide buffering? Will it conflict with site development? Will wetland interfere with site development ?" ' As stated, about 6 acres are classified as wetlands, which are protected. Although they do pose a development limitation, it is feasible to incorporate them into the design, especially with respect to storm water control and, to some degree, site aesthetics. In addition to the wetlands, some acreage is 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.