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- any questions. She noted that the landscaping plans were being drawn, and should be submitted to the City next week. The landscaping plan called for the retention of trees currently on the facility, and the possibility of moving some trees around the site to improve the appearance of the parcel. She noted that there would be some cottonwoods, and that there would be a natural barrier between the parcel and the adjoining neighborhoods. The other landscaping would consist of flowering shrubs, rather than haphazardly planted shrubs. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas, Mr. Nicholson replied that the current users did not park on Stanley Boulevard to avoid fees, but because the park was full. He noted that the park reached its 1,200 vehicle capacity about seven to ten days out of the year. They needed the ability to improve the capacity of the site to handle traffic ingress and access. Mr. Kierstead would have to size the expansion and nature ofthe existing attractions to deal with the parking issue. Their evaluation determined that the park area itself, including the De Silva parcel, could accommodate another 800 vehicles. Any increased use would be accommodated by off-site parking. The District did not wish for these parking facilities to accommodate users ofthe lake or the trails. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Maas, Mr. Nicholson replied that five to seven days per year, they close the park entrance, and people would be able to walk in to the park. This closure was coordinated with the Police Department. .~ In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Nicholson replied that they would not pave the overflow parking. They did wish to control the dust, but the overflow parking would be used three or four weeks out of the year after full buildout. Mr. Nicholson displayed the proposed locations for the kiosks and waterslide parking. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Nicholson replied that the waterslide owners intended to be competitive in the region and would probably advertised. The vehicle limit was set at 1,800 vehicles, and the occupancy limit would be approximately 1,900 people. They were in the process of evaluating the effects of traffic on Stanley Boulevard with City plarmers. Chairperson Maas invited public comment. There were no speakers, although further questions were welcome. Commissioner Sullivan expressed concern about the origin of the water to be used in the slides and other water attractions. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Sullivan, Ms. Knudsen replied that the starting grade elevation would be leveled by several feet. The parcel where the higher slides would be located had a thirty foot dip, which would reduce the visual impact of the slide from the road. The slides and the towers would not be visible from the road. They would also use trees as screening for those areas. ,.- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES September 11, 2002 Page 12