Subject:
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Request for Approval of a Site Plan for Meadow Lane Park, on Lot 0384 08C, Located At 400 Courthouse Road, SW, In The PR Parks and Recreation Zoning District.
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DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE: 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The existing restroom facility at Meadow Lane Park, built between 1962 and 1964, is outdated and no longer meets current accessibility and capacity needs. The Parks and Recreation Department proposes replacing it with a prefabricated structure that will expand the fixture count from one each in the men’s and women’s restrooms to two per restroom. Upgrades to domestic water, sanitary sewer, and electrical service will support the new facility.
As required by Town Code, properties zoned PR (Parks and Recreation) must undergo site plan review, with public hearings before the Planning Commission and Town Council. Additionally, the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) must approve all exterior modifications. The BAR review the proposed design through a work session and two meetings, after which the BAR approved the design (Attachment 03) on March 21, 2024.
In order for the Department of Parks and Recreation to be able to move forward on the project, the Town Council must approve an amendment to the site plan for Meadow Lane Park.
Board or Commission of Interest:
• Planning Commission: Recommended approval of the site plan on Feb. 26, 2025.
• Board of Architectural Review (BAR): Approved the facility’s design on March 21, 2024.
Departmental Recommendation:
Department of Planning and Zoning: Staff has reviewed the proposed site plan and determined it aligns with the 2015 Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 18 of the Town Code). Approval is recommended.
Department of Parks and Recreation: Department of Parks and Recreation: Staff collaborated with the BAR to carry out joint field visits to sites featuring similar prefabricated structures, ensuring quality and durability. Approval is advised.
Town Attorney Recommendation: Upon consideration of the Planning Commission’s recommendations and reviews, the Board of Architectural Review, and the Staff Report, the Town Council may review and approve the proposed site plan for Meadow Lane Park in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend that the Town Council approve the site plan for new restroom facilities at Meadow Lane Park, as presented.
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to approve the site plan for new restroom facilities at Meadow Lane Park, on parcel 0384 08C, at 400 Courthouse Road, SW, in the Parks and Recreational zoning district.”
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.