Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for the McKinney Aquatic and Fitness Center, Located on the Southeast Corner of Alma Road and Eldorado Parkway
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: May 19, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Pickett, Planner II
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following conditions:
1. The City satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The City is proposing to construct an 81,416 square foot aquatic and fitness center (McKinney Aquatic and Fitness Center) on a portion of the City's Gabe Nesbitt Community Park. The project is planned to be constructed in two phases. Phase 1 will feature the main building (consisting of an indoor lap pool, indoor leisure pool, gymnasium, fitness areas, and classrooms), the outdoor aquatics area (consisting of a leisure pool, tot pool, and waterslides), the bathhouse and approximately three-quarters of the parking area. Phase 2 will consist of the remaining parking and an additional fire lane/mutual access drive.
· The proposed aquatic and fitness center will be maintained and operated by the City of McKinney. All proposed site plans for city-owned property must be considered by the City Council.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Please see attached Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Staff report.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· On April 28, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0-0 to recommend approval of the proposed site plan.