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Site Plan Review: Totem Pole Park Rehabilitation Planning Commission Report; 4-18-23 Page 4 Notable Code Definitions:  None Applicable Codes:  Chapter 4, Article 1, R-1 District. Identifies parameters for development on the subject parcel  Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 8-010 Site Plan Approval. Identifies the process by which site plans are to be reviewed and authorized.  Chapter 11, Article 1, Parking Standards. Identifies where parking facilities can be located in relation to property lines. Site Review In General: For in-depth information regarding this park, Commissioners are directed to examine the recently adopted 2040 Park and Trail System Master Plan. Cliff notes regarding the park are as follows:  In 1968, this park began with a small neighborhood center, open play areas, a ball field, and a hockey rink during the winter months. Aerial photos show the tennis court was added in the late 70’s/early 80’s, and the basketball court was added in the 1990’s. The hockey rink was removed early last decade for budgetary reasons. While there have been small changes and updates to the park over the years, this will be the first major renovation of the park in half a century.  Residential uses surround the park on all sides.  The park offers summer programing including half-day daycare during the summer months.  Per the Parks Comprehensive Plan, the existing tennis court is in poor condition, and the amenities in the park feel too crowded and are too close to the neighborhood center building.  The ballpark is separated by a steep grade from the rest of the park. The figure from the 2040 Park and Trail System Master Plan showing existing amenities in Totem Pole Park is shown on the following page.