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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5947 Staff AnalysisFebruary 21, 1995 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-5947 NAME: Champagnolle Park - Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: South side of Champagnolle Drive in Section 35, T -2-N, R -14-W; Chenal Valley Addition OWNER/APPLICANT: Deltic Farm and Timber Company by Joe White PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the development of a private, subdivision recreational area on this R-2 zoned, 3.73 acre site. The proposed development will include a 30 car parking lot, swimming pool, playground and an outdoor basketball court. This item is associated with Item No. 1, Chenal Valley Addition, Lot 74 Preliminary Plat. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The property is located on the south side of the proposed extension of Champagnolle Drive, approximately one-half mile south of Chenal Valley Drive. 2. CoLnpatibility with Nei hb rhood This proposed park is to be located within the Chenal Valley Addition, an expanding residential subdivision on the western perimeter of the City. All property in the vicinity of the park is currently vacant, comprised primarily of undeveloped wood land. Zoning in the area ranges from R-2, Single Family to 0-2, Office and Institutional. The development of this property as a private, subdivision recreational area is compatible with the neighborhood, which will actually develop around the park. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin The applicant proposes to construct a 30 space parking lot, taking access via a single driveway off of Champagnolle Drive. A circular drop-off will be located at the entrance February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 Cont.) FILE NO.: z-5947 to the pool house. There are no regulations regarding the number of parking spaces required for this type of use. 4. Screening and Buffers Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. A six foot tall opaque wood fence with its face directed outward or dense evergreen plantings are required to screen the proposed areas of activity from the residential properties to the south, east and west. 5. city Engineer Comments Street plans, stormwater detention and boundary survey requirements will be required. A sketch grading and drainage plan meeting the requirements of Section 29-186 are required before construction. A grading permit is required. Interior drives must be a minimum of 20 feet wide. 6. utility and Fire Dgpartment Comments A water main extension will be required to serve this property. An acreage charge of $300/acre applies in addition to the normal connection fee (5.14 acre at $300 = $1,542.00). 7. Analysis Deltic Farm and Timber Company, developer of Chenal Valley proposes to construct a small, private, subdivision recreation area to serve the residents of this expanding, residential development. The private park will serve only the residents of Chenal Valley and will offer the typical amenities associated with a private, subdivision park. These include a pool, playground and outdoor activity area. The park will be maintained by the neighborhood association. Although the proposed park is located in an undeveloped, heavily wooded area, the adjacent properties will ultimately be occupied by single-family residences. As such, the park's areas of activity need to be screened to protect adjacent residential property. Staff feels that the proposed park is a reasonable use for this property and, as such, supports the application. S. taff Rec mmendati n Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit to allow for the development of a private, subdivision recreational area on this R-2 zoned property subject to the following conditions: 2 February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 (ContJ FILE NO.: Z-5947 1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Comments 2_ Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances 3. Compliance with Utility Comments 4. All parking lot lighting is to be low-level and directional, aimed away from adjacent residential properties. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 2, 1995) Tim Daters was present representing the item. Staff presented both the preliminary plat and conditional use permit and they were discussed concurrently. Staff noted the City Engineer, Landscaping and Utility Comments outlined above. A brief discussion then followed concerning the treatment of Champagnolle Drive which is proposed to temporarily terminate just past the end of the park. The applicant was directed to construct some form of turnaround at the end of the street. Mr. Daters was advised to provide details on the proposed pool's hours of operation and on any signage proposed for the site. The Committee determined there were no other outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 21, 1995) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that there were no outstanding issues. The park will be open year-round from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. The swimming pool will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A lockable gate at the main entrance will control access to the property. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Comments 2. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances 3. Compliance with Utility Comments - 3 February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-5947 4. All parking lot lighting is to be low-level and directional, aimed away from adjacent properties. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. N