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_ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny, Mr. Iserson noted that EBRPD was a special district agency, and that the City had the land use authority. He noted that the District must go through the City process as well. He added that both the City approved the land use, and the District Board would amend their Master Plan. At that time, the development process would return to the City. A discussion of the land use authority ensued. Mr. Nicholson noted that their job was to develop a land use plan consistent with the Master Plan policies for the Regional Park District. Once that was approved by the District Board, that would go through the full plarming review process. He added that they intended to provide a wide range of recreational activities consistent with their Master Plan goals, in order to serve the residents throughout the two county region. He noted that 25% of the users of Shadow Cliffs came from outside the two county area. Mr. Nicholson presented a PowerPoint slide show that described the layout and features of the waterslide facility. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin, some of the existing equipment would be adapted, and some would be replaced and modernized. .-.... Mr. Nicholson noted that the waterslide was designed to fit within the context of the entire park. He advised that the goals of the Plarmed Amendment were to: 1. Improve vehicle access to the site so that queuing up on Stanley Boulevard is eliminated or significantly reduced. This would provide better access and circulation throughout the park as a whole; 2. The development of Remillard Road and Trail would provide primary vehicle and pedestrian access to the waterslide. The new entrance to the waterslide would be provided along Remillard Road; 3. Overflow parking would be developed in the five to seven acres of the De Silva property as needed, and the balance of the parcel would be used for the BMX facility. Mr. Nicholson referred to several maps ofthe site, and described the new kiosk locations and parking locations. Chairperson Maas expressed concern about the landscaping surrounding the existing waterslide. Mr. Nicholson noted that the landscaping would be attractive and neat, and that it would be addressed at a later time. He advised that the District was still in the stage of determining whether the use was consistent with their Master Plan. -- Ms. Patricia Knudsen noted that she was Mr. Kierstead's assistant. Mr. Kierstead was unable to attend because of illness, and she advised that she would be available to answer PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September II, 2002 Page II