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<br />1 <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />OBJECTIVES <br /> <br />1-6 <br /> <br />While easily accessible, the present setting of the boat by-pass has a <br />barren chaIacter. Channelization of the river and past disturbance of the <br />adjacent properties has denuded much of the landscape. Nearby, however, <br />are residential areas, a 25-acre Englewood City Park (Centennial Park), and <br />an attractive lake. The site is also now tied into the metro-wide Platte <br />River Greenway system via a hike/bike path. Many boaters enjoying the <br />Platte River pass through this site. Future users of the boat chute, <br />whether passing through, practicing, competing, or spectating, will want an <br />attractive setting. Enhancement of the by-pass setting should not be <br />overlooked. <br /> <br />o The site should accommodate trail users passing through the area <br />without conflicting with through hike/bike trail traffic. <br /> <br />o The boat chute and site should eventually become an extension of <br />Centennial Park extending the grassy park-like setting. Grading <br />and structural components should be soft and natural appearing. <br /> <br />o Landscape treatments should be used to screen and soften the <br />industrial look of the existing Union Avenue Dam. <br /> <br />o The boat by-pass could be reminiscent of the old river oxbow, <br />which was removed by channelization, inCluding soft vegetated <br />slopes and natural appearing rock. <br /> <br />o Where consistent with boater safety and rescue, portions of the <br />boat chute should enhance fishery, wetland and shore wildlife <br />opportunities with groupings of overhanging trees and shrubs. <br />Continual flows to support aquatic life should be considered for <br />certain alternatives, if appropriate. <br /> <br />