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. proposed fDr the site and protected. . . The southeastern quadrant of the site, including Sunfish Lake, represents a significant- . opportunity to both preserve the uniqueness and beauty of the area, as well as address the various constiultional/governmeIltal functions, To that end, it is reco=ended the Lake be . protected by 150 foot setbacks. 'Both passive and active uses are envisioned for this site, including the development of an historic/nature interpretive center. a government center, the location of a new school to acco=odate new housing, and a city park. Intergove=ental . cooperation is eneouraged in and around the area to make certain that the site is used in such a manner as to avoid duplication of services. Further, development in the area should be done in a manner which ensures proteetion of the state-threatened plant growing there, the Desmodium . illinoense (Illinois Tick- Treefoil), Future population and other circumstances may dictate a need for more educational space. If . the need develops for greater eduational space, school development should be designed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of land needed, to use the features of the land in such a way as to encourage that it does not infringe upon nor use open space. . The prairie pothole formation on the northern portion of the property is a valuable testament to . the geDlogic heritage of this region. As such, the area should be protected as part of the planned open space, tD be preserved for the enjoyment of all. The eentral portion of the TCAAP site provides an opportunity to protect some unique features, -. including the kames and the Desmodium illinoense plant. This area includes the gravel pit, which has been carved into a portion of one of the glacial kames. This primarily upland area . should be included in the planned open space, in conjunction with Marsden Lake to the east and a corridor leading to Rice Creek to the west as part of a larger contiguous open space area. A joint co=unity athletic complex should be included. Comprised of at least 70 acres, this . cDmplex will benefit the citizens of the surrounding co=unities. The most likely location is within the northern portion of the property. surrounded to the southeast, south and west by open . space, and to the north by Institutional land, and to the northeast by housing. Should it become clear' in the interim that this land is unavailable, the fields may be located elsewhere. Commercial, office and industrial development opportunities exist on this property which will . benefit the surrounding co=unities and the larger metropolitan area. It is important to create an environment which encourages a broad range of development opportunities and jobs. To that . end, a minimum of 212 acres should be set aside for co=ercial. office, industrial development. The development should correspond to areas already developed along the edges of the property as it borders Highway 10, Interstate 35W, and Highway 96. . StDrmwater retention ponds whieh may be needed should be kept within the developed areas of the site, outside of designated open space. Developers should retain responsibility fDr locating . these ponds within their own development areas. e. Buffer zones are needed between the residential areas and critical areas of the park preserve. .