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Landfill Grading Plan Review
Park Commission Comments 1-19-2011
PARKING / ENTRY AREA
Park Commissioners recognized the importance of avoiding conflict with Fire Department access.
They do, however, want to utilize any existing parking areas so long as doing so does not impair
the Fire Department. A conversation with the Chief to hear his concerns and limitations is
encouraged.
The area northwest of the pit and directly east of the Fire Station were both considered for
potential parking areas, with the northwest area being preferred. In any case, it will be important
that a direct and defined path from the parking area to the “natural area” of the park be provided.
In addition, a direct and defined path from the pit to the “natural area” is also desired.
LANDSCAPING
The latest version of the grading plan does not include landscaping. While some members of the
Commission previously expressed that they would prefer that the road frontage in the area of the
turn-back area, not be screened with plantings, they do support extensive screening in all other
areas. Landscaping in the remaining areas should be restored. They would prefer that
landscaping done in frontage of the turn-back area be relatively low so that there is good visibility
into the pit and so that the area appears inviting for recreational use.
In addition, it is suggested the landscape screening along Jamaca “turn the corner” and continue
along the north side of landfill, providing effective screening for those viewing the site from the
north and northwest, including park users.
The extensive planning of natives is desired in the adjacent areas to the west and north of the pit
area. The landscaping should be done in such a way that does not impair visibility into the site. It
also might be desirable to remove fencing along the north side of the site or move it to the south,
as currently the entry to the natural area of the park is very “tunnel-like” and unnatural.
GRADING
Members expressed that they were pleased with the “softening” of the grade on the west-side of
the turn-back area, but requested that a comparable “softening” be carried through on the
northwest diagonal slope.
LANDFILL GRADE
Review and discussion of the proposed grading plans centered on the area to be turned back to
the City. The Commission did recognize the two different landfill profiles and was interested in
the basis for each. For the most part, the Commissioners expressed that the lower the profile,
the better.