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for tmrk uses. This currently unplanned public space is adjacent to the residential units on the Central Parcel, surrounds the residential units on the West Parcel, and is to the north of the residential units in the East Parcel (tinder Alternative A and Alternative b. The 18-aere neighborhood / special use park on the East Parcel will be loca~d within the knoll area. The park will be sited and configured to take advantage of the flatter area north of the knoll. A portion of the park will be sited along the northeast boundary of Parcel 19 and a portion along the northwest boundary. By locating the parks within the knoll public space, it is possible to integrate active and passive uses to enhance the recreation value of both uses. c. The size and location of the neighborhood park on the West Parcel is adequate to accommodate at least one **large footprint*' use and several "smaller footprint" uses as described in the Municipal Facilities Master Plan. The types and mixes of potential uses for these parks allow them to meet the usability objectives of the General Plan. d. The park location, sizes, and configurations were found satisfactory by the Parks and Recreation Commission. e. Because the Greenbriar Project will produce fewer housing units in Phase I than either the Preferred Plan or the Cooperative Plan, there will be a similar reduction in the demand for park land. Phase I will have 581 residential units, of which 100 will be lfigh density, and 481 will be singie-family dwellings. Using average household size of 2.05 persons for high density and 3.06 for single family, Phase I will generate 1,691 new residents. This will result in a demand for 3.38 acres of neighborhood park, 5.073 acres of community active use parks, 1.691 acres of community special use parks, and 6.764 acres of open space. The Greenbfiar Project will provide the 5-acre neighborhood park in the West Parcel, the 18-acre neighborhood / special use park in the East Parcel, the 0.9-acre Village Common in the Central Parcel, and 320 acres of currently unplanned public space, which may be considered for additional parks or open space. 3. ll~l~!.[~. Potential incompatibility with regional trails. Measure H3. Prior to approval, refine the specific plan to minimize conflicts between residential development and trails. ~: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect identified in the Final EIR to a less than significant lex;el. 21