Agenda Date: 12/11/17
Subject:
Title
A Resolution for a Floodplain Use by Special Exception Permit for Park Improvements at Progress Park
Body
Presented By:
Carolyn Roan, Water Resource Manager and Anastasia Urban, Development Services Manager
PROPOSED PROJECT:
The request is to construct "Phase 1" of improvements in Progress Park, located at 5100 S. Hickory, with frontage on E. Belleview Avenue. Improvements include replacement of playground equipment, a restroom building, and a shelter - within the floodplain of Big Dry Creek. All associated grading and work proposed is located outside of the Floodway. The existing restroom is being demolished, and a new building is being placed in a slightly different location. The restroom building will be elevated to 1' above the 100-year water surface elevation of Big Dry Creek with minor fill by grading.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Staff finds that the application meets the requirements of Littleton Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 6 (Floodplain Regulations). The application as presented has no increase of risk to public health, safety and general welfare, nor does it present an increase in public and private losses due to flooding.
Please reference the following attachments regarding this application:
1. Staff Report
2. Code and Criteria Reference Links and Floodplain Terminology Reference Document
3. Draft PC Resolution 27-2017
4. Outside Referral Agency Matrix
5. Application
6. Letter of Intent
7. Site Plan
OPTIONS/ALTERNATIVES:
The planning commission may take the following actions on the application: approve; approve with conditions; continue to a date certain; and deny. A sample motion is provided for each option.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff finds that, in compliance with Section 10-6 of the Littleton City Code, the proposed Floodplain Use by Special Exception for Phase 1 Park Improvements at Progress Park meets the criteria for approval, with conditions included in the proposed motion. Staff, therefore, re...
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