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_ 23 <br /> N c Orange County Recreation and Parks Department <br /> - <br /> q P.O.Box 8181 -300 W.Tryon Sueet - Hillsborough.NC 27278 <br /> �`trp.�� �'�a ear•`'• <br /> TELfPFiONE9 <br /> AREA CODE 919 <br /> TO: Mary Willis, Orange County Planning Department 73ZA181 <br /> 967.9w l <br /> 6MMI <br /> FROM: Bob Jones, Director (910)447.2061 <br /> NIGHT:644-3010 <br /> DATE: November 13 , 1996 FAX 644,1042 <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 />