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Overall, the site setting is lush, green, and very pleasant. It is far -removed from the bustle of city traffic, leaving only the sounds of kids playing and practicing sports, parents cheering when games are happening, and people socializing along the paths. 1.6 Site Analysis A thorough site analysis of the project area was conducted through multiple site evaluations, existing background documents, and specialized site investigations. The analysis documented the physical environment including vegetation, topography, subsurface soil conditions, utilities, solar exposure, climatic influences, and site user behavioral patterns. The first specialty site investigation conducted was the Topographic Survey which was prepared by a local licensed surveyor dated May 10, 2021. It recorded land contours, locations of tree trunks and canopies, above ground utilities, the restroom footprint, concrete surfaces, curbs, and adjacent parking stalls. A Geotechnical Investigation Report dated August 6, 2021 was also prepared to document subsurface conditions including soil Existing signage at the parking lot entrance of the site. 18 PLEASANTON ALL -ABILITIES PLAYGROUND characteristics, seismic parameters, and foundation and footing recommendations. The third and final specialty study prepared was the Tree Assessment by a licensed arborist dated June 2021. It includes a thorough assessment of each tree including location, trunk diameter, heritage classification, health and condition, suitability for preservation, and specific observations. One feature of the site that will require continuing investigation is the location of the 12" water transmission line. During the Conceptual Design Phase, the designers and City staff determined that there are two divergent as -built record drawings, each locating the water line and its corresponding easement in different locations. As of the date of the Preferred Plan completion, this discrepancy has not been resolved and further topographic investigation is required to locate the pipe. In addition to the physical site, behavioral aspects were studied at the park. These evaluations occurred at different times of the day and week to observe a wide variety of use patterns. Although park use was significantly lower during mid -week Lawn area adjacent to the picnic area.