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Facts in SUDDOrt ofFindini: The impact will be avoided or reduced based on the following: a. The Land Use Element of the September 1998 Specific Plan contains a "Parks Objective," which guides the provision of "park facilities that meet the neighborhood and community park needs of future residents of the Planning Area and assist in meeting citywide park facility needs." Policy 1.1 provides that the "final site location for neighborhood parks shall take into consideration City standards for neighborhood parks to be located within one-half mile of residential areas." As depicted in the Land Use Diagram, all housing units will be within V, mile of a neighborhood park or community park with neighborhood park components. b. The neighborhood park on the East Parcel will be located on Parcel 19 within the knoll open space. As called for in the Guidelines of the September 1998 Specific Plan, 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 open space, it is possible to integrate active and passive uses to enhance the open space value of both uses. c. Two neighborhood parks serve the West Parcel, Parcels 25 and 26. Parcel 25 will consist of approximately 2.5 acres located along the Arroyo at the northerly entrance to the West Parcel, and Parcel 26 will also consist of approximately 2.5 acres located at the north end of the southern loop of Fairway Estates Drive. Situating these parks on the two parcels is advantageous for several reasons. First, they enhance the visual focal point at the entrance to the West Parcel and provide the area with a community use; second, the parks establish a focal point at the center of the site; and third, the southern park's location will improve overall accessibility. d. The size and location of the neighborhood parks on the West Parcel (2V, acres each) are 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. e. The park location, sizes, and cofigurations were found satisfactory by the Parks and Recreation Commission. 3. ImDact H3. Potential incompatibility with regional trails. Mitil!ation Measure: Measure H3. Prior to approval, refine the specific plan to minimize conflicts between residential development and trails. SHMP\AGRlWEX\61131664.2 062499 A-23 WEX-660B3