1999-094-GRANT APPLICATION FOR 4.028 ACRE HERITAGE PARK PROJECT

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Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Proieet The following long and short term environmental effects were noted during the engineers study of the property, 1. Land Uses. The property has not been utilized for any purposes other than green space owned by the railroad company. The development of this park will insure for years to come that public park use will prevail and open space maintained. The development of this park should have no adverse effect on residential or commercial areas surrounding the park. 2. Fish and Wildlife. The property does not contain any stream beds or open bodies of water to support fish. Improvements should not alter any existing bird nesting or squirrel habitat. 3. Vegetation. Geology. Soils. and Mineral Resources. Vegetation on the site is limited to naturally occurring and limited urban lawn grasses such as common Bermuda grass. Soils on this site are the Annona and Freestone, loamy soils with slopes of 1 to 4 percent and ranging 60 to 75 inches in thickness. It has a low permeability and low pH. While the surface soil is low shrink-swell, the soils below 9 inches are highly expansive and corrosive to metals. It is not highly erodible. There are no known mineral resources under the property and no known outstanding mineral rights. This project does not require the removal of substantial trees. Likewise, grass will only be disturbed in the construction of the site itself and not over the entire site. 4. Air and Water Quality. Water Resources/Hydrololi!v. Paris is not a non-attainment area as defined by EPA. Air quality is quite good and restrictions on outdoor activities would be extremely rare. The project will have little or no effect on air quality. Cook stoves used for picnicking will be confined to the post mounted, narrow grill variety which limits the size a fire can be built. There are no known industrial polluters nearby whose exhausts will have any potential for clouding the site. The project will have no significant effect on ground water in the area. The project will have very limited effect on surface water hydrology. No surface will be disturbed that is not scheduled for construction. During dry, windy conditions, the contractor (or City) will be required to sprinkle for dust control. The specifications will call for replacement of ground cover as soon as construction allows. 5. Historic Archaeological and Cultural Resources. There are no known buried archaeological or historic sites. There are no known structures or foundations on the site. There are no known historic markers or designated dwellings or other sites within a quarter mile of the site. 6. Transportation! Access to the Site and Within the Area. Transportation to the site will be by motor vehicle, bicycle, or walking generally. There are paved roads in all directions from the site. The construction of this facility will not adversely increase traffic. Concrete sidewalks to the picnic facility and playground will make the site handicap accessible. There is no significant public transportation in Paris which will be affected.