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201302017, 2100 Steeplechase Lane, Horsehoe Bend Country Club
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Item Summary:
New construction of club house
Staff Report:
Background
The applicant is requesting to redevelop the club house and swim tennis area of Horseshoe Bend Country Club. This includes a new club house and landscaping as well as other site improvements.
Site Plan Analysis
The site plan shows the location of the proposed approximately 5,400 square foot building, 14 tennis courts and two pools. The applicant is proposing 103 parking spaces.
Landscape Plan Analysis
The landscape plan proposes additions of Sunset Maple, American Elm, Green Zelkova, Sweetbay Magnolia, Japenesse Maple, Chaste Tree, Parperbark Maple and Sioux Crape Myrtle as well as other shrubs and ground coverings. The parking variance will have no effect on the proposed landscape changes.
The site is required to have 5,370 tree density units, the applicant is replacing 76.5 units and removing 48.3 units of specimen trees. Site currently has an estimated 10,796.6 units.
Elevations
The proposed building will be natural stone veneer on the first floor and stucco on the second. The roof will have asphalt shingles as well as some standing seam sections. There will be two canopies facing the parking lot/road entrance area. Tennis court side will feature walls of glass on the both levels as well as a tennis lobby and tennis viewing balconies. Pool side will also feature a large balcony as well as a café, restrooms and offices.
Applicant will bring color samples and building materials to the meeting.
Design Guidelines
The site is regulated by the City Wide Design guidelines.
Department Comments
Arborist: No comment.
Building: No comment for DRB, building plans required.
Engineering: No comment.
Environmental: No comment.
Fire:
· A fire flow test in accordance with the 2006 International Fire Code must be conducted to determine if there is adequate water available for firefighting. Please refer to the ...
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