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D. The Suitability of the Site for the Proposed Project. (5 possible points) 1. ® The site is suited for the proposed development with minimal adverse impact to the environment. ( 1 point) • The park will be developed as a passive park with trails and open space with minimal disturbance to existing conditions and sensitivity to environmental impacts. 2. ® The location of the site enhances the park and the public's access to the park. Describe how the location of the site will enhance the park and the public's access to the park. ( 1 point) • The site is located in an area of the county where there are no facilities for the public to use. The park and recreation plan for the county indicated a need for a park in this area. 3. ® The site is enhanced by the adjacent property uses. Describe the uses of the adjacent property and how they will enhance the park. ( 1 point) • The adjacent property owners will benefit by having a park in their community. Connection to adjacent industrial areas is provided and connectivity to neighbors of the park is being explored through a greenway or connector trail. 4. ® The proposed site is large enough to adequately accommodate the proposed development. The proposed project will require minimal site preparation considering the geographic region where it is located. (1 point) • The site is large enough to accommodate the planned amenities for the park while maintaining a large natural portion of the site for open space. The existing topography will be utilized to minimize the amount of site preparation needed. 5. ® The site is free of restrictive easements, overhead power lines, or other intrusions that would limit the proposed development or cause a safety hazard for users. (1 point) • The site contains an overhead power line that will NOT limit the proposed development. The power line is located in an area that is not planned for development. There is also a railroad track running along one of the property lines of the site. There is a signalized railroad crossing installed and the track is only used 2 -3 times weekly for short route transportation. E. The applicant's commitment to operating and maintaining the project. (15 possible points) 1. ® The applicant has a full -time parks and recreation department that will manage the project site to provide programming and to ensure adequate operation and maintenance. (15 points) 2. ❑ The applicant has a full -time staff, such as a public works, who will manage the project site to ensure adequate operation and maintenance. (8 points) 3. ❑ The applicant will manage the project site with part -time staff or by contractual agreement to ensure adequate operation and maintenance. (4 points) 4. ❑ An organized volunteer group, such as a civic group or youth sports association, will operate and maintain the site. (2 points) Provide the name of the organization that will operate and maintain the site: Cabarrus County will operate and maintain the site full -time. 19 number 1 F -3 Page 1