HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6254 Staff AnalysisFebruary 20, 1997
ITEM NO.: 4A FILE NO.: Z-6254
NAME:
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Villages of Wellington
Recreation Area - Conditional
use Permit
Northeast corner of Village
Commons Road and Loyola Drive
Winrock Development Co./The
Mehlburger Firm - Frank Riggins
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow a private
neighborhood recreation area
on R-2 zoned property.
The proposed site is located at the northeast corner of
Village Commons Road and Loyola Drive. This section of
Loyola Drive is currently under construction.
2. CoMRatibility with Neighborhood:
The proposed recreation area is surrounded by
undeveloped single-family residentially zoned property.
With proper screening, the recreation area should not
have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties.
The proposed 3.28 acre site is undeveloped and heavily
wooded.
3. on -Site Drives and Parking:
Access to the proposed recreation area will be gained
by utilizing a drive from Village Commons Road or a
second drive from Torre Court.
A total of 52 parking spaces is required by ordinance
to serve the proposed clubhouse building. Fifty-nine
(59) parking spaces are shown on the site plan.
4. Screening and Buffers:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements. Screening of the vehicular use
areas from the residential zoned areas to the north and
northwest is required by ordinance. This can be
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accomplished with a six foot high opaque wooden fence
with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen
plantings. Existing natural dense vegetation that can
provide year-round screening can receive credit toward
fulfilling this requirement.
5. Public Works Comments:
1. Grading permit will be required prior to
construction permit.
2. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
3. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.
4. Torre Court requires a 50 foot right-of-way to
correspond with the 27 foot pavement. Construct a
sidewalk on frontage.
5. Provide 36 foot pavement on Village Commons for
left turn capabilities into entry on Village
Commons left turn capability; a sidewalk on the
frontage of Village Commons and Loyola is required
by Ordinance.
6. utility and Fire De artment Comments:
L.R. Wastewater Utility - Sewer main extension required
with easements.
L.R. water Works - Acreage charges apply in addition to
normal connection charges.
AP&L - A 15 foot utility easement is requested around
the entire perimeter of the property.
6A. CATA
No comments received.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow a private neighborhood recreation area on the R-2
zoned property located at the northeast corner of Village
Commons Road and Loyola Drive. The recreation area will
serve the Villages of Wellington Subdivisions.
The development will include a 5,250 square foot
clubhouse building, swimming pool, tennis courts, an open
pavilion, playground area and associated parking lot.
The parking lot will contain 59 parking spaces (52
parking spaces required by ordinance to serve the
clubhouse).
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The proposed 5,250 square foot clubhouse building will be
of residential character and have a maximum height of 30
feet. The proposed clubhouse and pavilion exceed the
minimum ordinance setbacks, therefore no variances are
required.
The recreation area will be open to the residents during
daytime hours with occasional night time use. The
parking lot, tennis courts and swimming pool will be
lighted for night use. The lighting will be low-level
and directed away from the adjacent residential
properties.
The applicant is also proposing one (1) ground -mounted
sign for this site. The sign will comply with city code
(minimum setback - 5 feet, maximum height - 6 feet,
maximum area - 64 square feet).
With proper screening of this site from the adjacent
residential properties to the north and northwest, the
proposed recreation area should not have an adverse
effect on the surrounding properties.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff
recommends approval
of the conditional use permit
subject
to the
following
conditions:
1.
Compliance
with the
Screening and Buffer Comments
2.
Compliance
with the
Public Works Comments
3.
Compliance
with the
Utility Comments
4. The lighting of the site is to be low-level and
directed away from adjacent residential
properties.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 30, 1997)
Frank Riggins and Sally Boatman were present, representing
the application. Staff gave a brief description of the
proposal.
Commissioner Adcock asked if the park would be public or
private.
Mr. Riggins stated that it would be a private park to serve
the Villages of Wellington residents.
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Mr. Riggins stated that the park would be operated during
daytime hours with occasional night use. He stated that the
tennis courts, swimming pool and parking lot would be
lighted.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission
for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 20, 1997)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as
recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made.
The motion was passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays.
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