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E. Is the size of the public park on Site 2 acceptable (.55-acres)? <br /> <br />Commissioner Pentin stated that sometime in the future, he would like to see this park <br />become a larger park, possibly with a piece of the Shaklee property. He noted the tot <br />lot area in the current design, but the other park seems plain and he is not sure if a <br />sport court would be located there or what that design there would be. He indicated that <br />he would like to see something more in that area. He added that he is fine with Site 2 <br />having open space and a park. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank <br />comment and inquired what the last part was about. <br /> <br />Commissioner Pentin explained that he was referring to the one corner and wanted to <br />know what its use would be, whether it would be a sport court, hardscape, lawn, or <br />something else. <br /> <br />Chair Narum noted that it says it is grass. <br /> <br />Commissioner Pentin stated that he thought it had some kind of design on it when he <br />saw it. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank commented that he thought it was just an aerial concept. <br /> <br />Commissioner Olson stated that it says it is an open lawn area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Blank stated that he wished the park were larger but that it is better than <br />not having any park at all. <br /> <br />Commissioner Pearce stated that she does not want the park to be smaller; she would <br />like a larger park but not at the expense of parking. She indicated that it is what it is, <br />and it would be great to have it hooked up with a piece of the Shaklee property <br />someday. <br /> <br />Chair Narum stated that the park is shown with parking up against it on one side. She <br />inquired if there is a plan or how they would separate the cars from the park. <br /> <br />Mr. Yau displayed a photo and mentioned that this area is a little bit more programmed <br />with an open grass area with some indication for some sport usage. He noted that <br />there is a bio-retention area along both sides and a tree-lined sidewalk that would act as <br />a visual barrier; there is no actual physical barrier. <br /> <br />Chair Narum inquired if the sidewalk would provide some distance between the cars <br />and the actual park. <br /> <br />Mr. Yau said yes. He added that there is a pedestrian space where people can walk <br />with no parking there and just grass beyond that. <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, October 17, 2011 Page 26 of 36 <br /> <br />