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SILVER VIEW PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN <br /> • CONCEPT PLAN <br /> Silver View Park has been divided into three areas. Each area constitutes a different <br /> function or "concept". The three areas and their functions are listed below in the <br /> description of the "Concept Plan". <br /> Concept #1 - Silver View Park Pond. <br /> This area includes the body of water and the pond buffer area. The function of this <br /> area is to provide the natural resources for a nature setting. <br /> Concept #2 - Nature/Passive Area. <br /> This area includes all the parkland around the pond, and the natural wooded areas of <br /> the western area of the park. This area is predominantly for nature activities such as <br /> hiking and nature study. <br /> Concept #3 - Active Play/Social Area. <br /> This area includes the upper part of the park. This area is intended to provide play <br /> and social gathering facilities to accommodate people of all ages. Active play facilities <br /> • and activities should not infringe on the passive, nature area. <br /> This concept plan is important to understand because it was the basis of formulating <br /> many recommendations for issues regarding improvements to Silver View Park. <br /> The first concept or function area that was discussed was the pond area. The <br /> consensus of the group was to adopt the recommendations of Environmental <br /> Specialists through resolution. The Task Force offers a draft resolution for <br /> consideration. A map illustrating pond buffer growth and pruning has been added to <br /> the plan to offer more specific guidelines. It was also agreed that the pond should <br /> be analyzed by water biologists on a yearly basis so that water quality measures can <br /> be implemented as the conditions deem necessary. <br /> The buffer zone around the pond is intended to provide nesting habitat for wildlife <br /> and serve as a filter for chemicals and litter. It was agreed upon by the group that <br /> the entire pond should have at least an 8 to 12 foot buffer of growth. <br /> The second park concept or function area is the Passive/Nature Area. This includes <br /> the park land around the pond as well as the wooded area of the park located on the <br /> western side of the parking lot. This area is intended for passive activities such as <br /> hiking, cross country skiing, quiet contemplation, nature study and low-key picnicking. <br /> This area is intended to mimic a wilderness, to provide an inner-city forest, nature <br /> • area. The intention is to attract many plant species and wildlife for observation and <br /> study. The rustic "state park", natural look is appropriate for this area. <br /> 1 <br />