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Recommendations of the Committee <br /> Note: In reviewing the master plan and the following recommendations, it may be useful <br /> to think of the master plan for the site as having three sections, or "pods." The "southern <br /> pod"includes the majority of proposed park facilities and would be accessed from Torain <br /> Street or the connector trail (see below) - or for persons outside of the neighborhood, <br /> from the NC 57/NC 86 intersection. The "western pod"is located adjacent to the existing <br /> community policing station and is adjacent to Rainey Avenue. The "eastern pod" <br /> contains the County Public Works site and future Town Public Works site, along with <br /> other planned future County facilities. The reason for the "pod" design approach is <br /> explained in the rationale section on page 6. <br /> After considering all of the above information and discussing the <br /> possibilities, the Committee recommends the following actions as <br /> facility improvements for Phase 2 of the park: <br /> 1. That the following facilities be constructed as Phase 2 of the • <br /> Fairview Park as the top priorities (as shown on the attached <br /> Master Plan map on page 4). These facilities are listed in <br /> priority order, with the understanding that some facilities may <br /> need to be deferred based on available funds: <br /> • Two hard-surface lighted basketball courts, located the <br /> "southern pod. " <br /> • A full-size youth baseball/softball field,located in the <br /> southern part of the site. <br /> • Two new playgrounds, one near the new ballfield in the <br /> "southern pod, " and a replacement playground in the <br /> "western pod " near the existing structure and police <br /> station. <br /> • A picnic shelter with concessions bay (and possible <br /> restrooms), located near the new ballfield in the <br /> "southern pod" <br /> • Walking trails of approximately V2 milein total, with a <br /> main trail connection between the ballfield ("southern <br /> pod") and the police station / playground ("we stern <br /> pod"). There would also be a trail around the new <br /> ballfield, with spur to the southern parking lot and Torain <br /> 5 <br />