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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5055-E Staff AnalysisOctober 3, 2002 ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z -5055-E NAME: Chenal Golf Club — Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: #10 Chenal Club Blvd. OWNER/APPLICANT: Deltic Timber/White-Daters PROPOSAL: A revision to a previously approved conditional use permit is requested to allow for the phased expansion of facilities on this R-2 zoned private recreation facility. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located at the end of Chenal Club Blvd., west of Chenal Parkway. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: Other golf club facilities are located north, south and west of this site. Single family homes are located farther to the east. This facility was developed as a primary component of the Chenal development. Allowing the proposed modifications should not affect its continued compatibility with the neighborhood. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents within 300 feet who could be identified were notified of this request. There is no neighborhood association within the vicinity of this site. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKIN Multiple parking lots, eventually containing more than 500 spaces, are located along either side of Chenal Club Blvd. The site contains the golf club house, a swimming pool, tennis courts and the golf courses. There is additional area available for construction of more parking, if it is deemed necessary. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Landscape: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. When applying for a building permit, the landscape plan will be reviewed in greater detail. Prior to a building permit October 3, 2002 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont FILE NO.: Z -5055-_E being issued, it will be necessary to submit an approved Landscape Plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments. & UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved, as submitted. Reliant: No Comments received. Southwestern Bell: No Comments received. Water: The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 12, 2002) Tim Daters was present, representing the application. Staff noted that a better description of the project was needed, to allow for a complete analysis. Staff requested details on each phase and of each improvement within each phase. Mr. Daters responded that he would provide a revised cover letter and site plan. Landscape comments were noted. Public Works Comments were revised to remove references to stormwater detention requirements since Chenal had developed a regional detention plan for the entire Chenal Development. 2 October 3, 2002 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5055-E The applicant was advised to submit 4 copies of a revised site plan and responses to staff issues no later than noon, September 18, 2002. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: The Chenal Golf Club facilities, exclusive of the golf courses, occupy 22+ acres of R-2 zoned property located at #10 Chenal Club Blvd. The property contains a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, numerous smaller buildings and substantial parking areas. As this private facility has developed, there have been several changes to the master plan. Chenal now proposes to amend the Club plan by relocating some of the tennis courts, constructing a new tennis pro shop and fitness center and revising the parking layout. All modifications will take place within the existing Club property. The tennis pro shop and fitness center building will be 30 feet in height and 8,500 square feet in area. The building will match the French architectural style of the existing buildings on the site. The total number of tennis courts will be reduced from 16 to 10. A black chain link fence with opaque nylon screen will be constructed around each court. There are no plans to cover the courts or to light them for night play. The Club is open from Tuesday through Sunday. Special events may be held on Mondays. Club facilities are typically open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Special events may run later in the evening. The fitness center will open at 6:00 a.m. During the summer season, the pool opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. No changes are proposed in signage or to the other buildings and parking lots. On September 18, 2002, the applicant submitted 4 copies of a revised site plan and an amended cover letter which addressed the issues raised at Subdivision Committee and outlined in the staff analysis above. To staffs knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. This existing facility was planned into the overall Chenal Development before the first lot was sold and the first home built. The proposed changes are all within the existing Club boundaries and will not affect the Club's continued compatibility with the neighborhood. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the revised conditional use permit subject to compliance with the development plan described in the applicant's cover letter and the staff comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the staff report. K. October 3, 2002 ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.. Z -5055-E PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 3, 2002) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions noted in the "Staff Recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. C!