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Based on the above, the Master Plan elements and design related to the neighborhood park should be viewed as conceptual and staff anticipates that its design will not be resolved until after the PUD process. Notwithstanding this situation, the following represents staff's approach on some key issues raised during the master plan process: . Public uses, including using portions of the storm water detention area as a dog park, will be prioritized as part of the park design; . To the extent possible, the storm water detention area will not be fenced. . The entire neighborhood park will be maintained consistent with other city parks; . Options to limit the size of the storm water detention area will be explored during the design process; . The park will be designed to maximize casual park uses similar to other City neighborhood parks, while maintaining its relationship to the adjoining community park; . Final design will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council. Ice Skating Facility As noted above, there was significant discussion during the master plan process regarding inclusion of the ice skating facility in the community park. While some residents expressed general concern regarding the proposed use, most comments were related to potential traffic, and the location of the facility. Regarding traffic, the Staples EIR includes and alternative for the ice facility which analyzed traffic and other environmental matters. While traffic matters will be discussed as part of the ice facility PUD process, it should be noted that, the park design anticipates no through traffic from Stoneridge to Auto Mall Place, including through the ice facility parking lot. Further, while some users accessing the facility from the Stoneridge Drive may attempt to use parking designated for the community park, staff assumes this parking will be signed to exclude this use. Based on EIR traffic analysis, the ice facility will generate approximately 77 AM peak trips and 349 PM peak trips and will not result in a reduced level of service or increased traffic delay at any of the intersection impacted from the Staples development at existing plus approved scenarios. Concerns regarding facility location were related primarily to the fact that the location had changed from the conceptual plan approved in July 2007 and that sitting alternatives, including moving the facility east and south of the Fremont Land development, should have been explored further. While the ice facility location included in the conceptual plan was intended to depict that the proposed use could be appropriately placed in the park, the design team considered a variety of factors before proposing the ice facility at the southern end. Principally, placing it at the location depicted in the Master Plan provides green, open gateways to the park from Stoneridge Drive and Auto Mall Parkway. The southerly location also allows for a contiguous grand lawn area between both the neighborhood and community parks, and avoids isolating the two (2) sites. Finally, a concerted effort was made to establish a strong pedestrian Page 8 of 10