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Item: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed Teen Center to
be located in Southwood Athletic Park. (Planning Case 98-74~-
Item Summary: The subject property was constructed as a park in the early 1980's. It is located
south of Rock Prairie. Road between the Junior High School and the medical center with vacant A-
O to the south. The Land Use Plan shows the. future use of the A-0 tract as medium density- single
family. The Teen Center is to be located on the southern end of the site 40' from the southern
property line and roughly 400' from Rock Prarie Road.
The building is roughly 4000 square feet in area. Any additional parking generated by the addition
can be absorbed by the existing parking ots, which provide. 545 total spaces.
The applicant is requesting approval of the-site plan and sign as well as the use, and has submitted
sign details and. a conceptual plan for review. There is enough information on the conceptual plan
that the Commission may opt to approve the plan and leave technical requirements, such as
dimensions and grading, to the Staff for final.. approval.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride: Citizens benefit from well=planned, .attractive residential and
commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
The Land Use Plan reflects this part ofthe City as a redevelopment area and it is further detailed in
the Northgate Redevelopment Plan.
Item Background: Over the past several years, the Council has heard several comments from
citizens regarding the need for recreational .activities for older children. Staff has been directed by
the City Council to provide a Teen Center as the # 11 Strategic Issue in 1997.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: Funds have been made available fora Teen Center project for
the 1997-98 Fiscal Year.
Staff Recommendations: Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of
conditional uses. The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions
and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the Conunission finds that: .(Staff comments
are in italics)
1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum .standards established in the ordinance for the
type of use proposed." The site meets all current parking and landscaping standards.
2. "That the. proposed use meets the purpose and intent of he ordinance and is in harmony
with the development policies and goals and objectives as'embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for
Development of the City." The Land Use Plan reflects the area as parkland and the proposed use
is compatible with the Plan and existing uses.
3. "That .the .proposed use .will not be .detrimental to the health, welfare, and. safety of the
surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to
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neighboring property." The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to .measure the
potential impact on surrounding .land uses.
"The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out the
spirit and intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use. These
requirements may .include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and parking
requirements, additional landscaping, and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and
screening."
In the past, :the Commission has required additional site improvements such. as fences or
vegetative. buffers to screen adjacent residential areas from a new .conditional use. or an
expansion.
Unless the public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential negative
impacts, 'Staff recommends approval of the use, site plan, and sign.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The general concept of a Teen Center has been
approved by the Parks Board, Teen Advisory Board, and City Council. The proposed location has
been recommended by the Teen Advisory Board and by the Parks Board.
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: No concerns expressed.
Commission Action Options: Approval, approval with conditions as provided in the above
section, or denial of request.
Supporting Materials:.
1. Location Map
2. Application.
3. Site plan
4. Sign details
5. Engineering-and Notification Information
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ENGINEERING
Water:. Existing infrastructure is adequate for the proposed use.
Sewer: Existing infrastructure is adequate for the proposed use.
Streets: Rock Prairie Road is a minor arterial.
Off-site Easements: Not applicable.
Sidewalks: Sidewalks are existing on Rock Prairie Road.
Drainage: There will be additional impervious cover. added to the park site. A Drainage
Report will be required before site work can begin.
Flood Plain: According to FEMA Flood Hazard Maps, this property is not located
within the limits of the 100-yearflood plain as determined by FEMA.
Oversize request: Not applicable.
Parkland Dedication: Parkland is not required.
Impact Fees: None,
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NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s):: The Eagle; 5-20-98
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 6-4-98
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: Not required
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 43
Response Received: One call in opposition as of date of staff report. The caller owns
the lot on the northeast corner of Bahia and Rock Prairie Road. She stated that her
preference would be a location that is removed- from single family :areas, such as Wolf
Pen Creek. Her concerns were for loud music, trash, and overflow parking.
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