Agenda Item Title:
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Crescent Park Pickleball Courts (Amended CUP and Preliminary Site Plan Review)
11071 S. 230 E.
[Community #11 - Crescent]
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Presenter:
Craig Evans
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Description/Background:
The Sandy City Parks & Recreation Department has submitted an application for an amended Conditional Use Permit and is requesting that the Planning Commission determine preliminary review is complete for the Crescent Park pickleball courts project. The proposal is part of the 7.82 acre Crescent Park. The request is proposing to shift the existing tennis courts slightly to the west, and then to add four pickleball courts west of the tennis courts.
The pickleball courts would be constructed in the southeast corner of Crescent Park. There is an existing basketball court in the area east of the parking lot. That court will remain. The pickleball courts would be installed immediately to the east of the basketball court, and immediately to the west of the tennis courts, which are proposed to be shifted a bit to the west. The courts would be shifted to ensure the light poles do not interfere with overhanging branches of the existing trees to the eas
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
1) Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve an amended conditional use permit for pickleball courts in the OS (Open Space) Zone, based upon the following findings, and subject to the five conditions listed below:
Findings:
1. A pickleball court is categorized as ‘Recreation, outdoor’, which is a conditional use in the OS (Open Space) Zone.
2. The character of the open space is not being altered.
3. Parking and access is not being reduced or altered.
4. The proposed pickleball courts will add an additional amenity for recreational opportunities at Crescent Park.
2) Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine that the preliminary site plan review is complete for the pickleball courts at Crescent Park, subject to the following five conditions:
Conditions
1. That the developer proceed through the final site plan review process with staff prior to the start of any construction. The final site plan shall be in compliance with all Development Code requirements and those modifications required by the Planning Commission.
2. That the development comply with all Building & Safety, Fire and Life Safety Codes applicable to this type of use.
3. That the developer be responsible to meet all provisions of the OS Zone.
4. That the applicant comply with all department requirements as noted in all Preliminary Review letters prior to submittal for final site plan review with staff.
5. That this use be reviewed upon legitimate complaint.