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23 <br /> N c Orange County Recreation and Parks Department <br /> y P.O. Box 8181 - 300 W.Tryon Suee1 ` Hillsborough,NC 27278 <br /> ,1r0 eats`''$ <br /> TELEPfiONES <br /> AREA CODE 919 <br /> TO: Mare 'Willis , Orange County Planning Department "''5181 <br /> 96 <br /> `6�✓ 7.9271 <br /> 688.7331 <br /> FROM: Bob Jones , Director (910)=74WI <br /> NIGHT:644.3010 <br /> 644.3WZ <br /> DATE : November 13 , 1996 FAX <br /> RE : University Manor Phase II - Advisory Council Review <br /> The Recreation and Parks Advisory Council reviewed the <br /> preliminary plan for University Manor Phase II at the October <br /> 1 meeting. The Council recommended acceptance of the 30 acre <br /> park site following a lengthy discussion as to the types of <br /> amenities that could be developed in the park. <br /> To address concerns that the Board of County Commissioners <br /> raised at the November 4 meeting, RPAC again discussed the <br /> park site at the November 12 meeting. <br /> Recommendations and Comments : <br /> - The 30 acre site includes more acreage than the minimum <br /> dedication requirement and has relative high ground with <br /> good drainage. <br /> - The open fields will locate 2 soccer fields, 2 softball <br /> fields and a multi-purpose field requiring grading with <br /> little tree or stump removal . <br /> - The old house location will be the main receiving area <br /> for park patrons and will be the site for a nature <br /> interpretive center and park office . The old dairy barn <br /> may be renovated for this purpose. <br /> - The 2 large silos will remain on the site and will be <br /> coordinated into the scenic theme of the park. <br /> - Age specific playground areas will be located near the <br /> main receiving area. <br /> - Picnic areas will be located throughout the park. <br /> - A large picnic shelter that will benefit meetings and <br /> arge group outings will be constructed near the receiving <br /> and parking area. <br /> - The main entrance to the parking area will come off of <br /> the proposed cul-de-sac road coming off of Highway #10 . <br /> - Walking trails with occasional fitness stations will go <br /> through-out the park and will also be used for <br /> maintenance vehicles. <br /> - Since the site is located near wetlands and open space <br /> and is a good wildlife corridor, a boardwalk with <br /> observation overlooks will facilitate nature interpretive <br /> programs. <br />