Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/21/1997 - Special Meeting

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COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to Establish Outdoor Recreational Activities; Case of Holm's Super Bowl Zoning Administrator Frolik advised that the applicant submitted a site plan proposing to encompass the entire volleyball court area in chain link fence. The fence would be established approximately one foot in from the common property line with the adjacent parcel to the southwest. The actual courts would maintain a 40-foot separation from said adjacent parcel. The applicant also proposes to plant trees along Ebony Street. City Code doesn't require screening but does require a 20~foot-wide landscaped area along public streets, and this is not noted on the plan. The site plan also indicates trees will be established between courts one and three and two and four. City Staff recommends that, although there is substantial tree cover between the subject property and the adjacent southwest parcel, additional coniferous trees be established along this common property line and the southwest comer of the property to intensify the effect of the screening from the residential neighborhood to the south. Commissioner Jensen inquired whether there was a berm. Wayne Bidwell, representing Holm's Super Bowl, replied there was no berm. Commissioner Jensen inquired whether there would be trees within the 30-foot distance between the courts. Mr. Bidwell responded that there are trees and tables for seating spectators. He mentioned that the 30-foot strip may be reduced to 20 feet if they are required to increase the buffer along the west side. He explained that the distance from the fence to the ball net is 15 feet and there is an additional 15 feet to the court. Ms. Frolik felt that the 15 feet would be sufficient since she would prefer the spectator space remain between the courts rather than along the road. The Planning Commission was in consensus with Staff's observations in this regard. Commissioner Jensen inquired about parking. Mr. Bidwell explained that it is their intent to re-establish the east side back into it's original parking lot dimensions. Commissioner Jensen inquired whether there would be lighting. Mr. Bidwell responded that they are researching the lighting issue with their electrician, and it has not yet been determined as to the type and/or need. Planning Commission/April 21, 1997 Page 2 of 4