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Community Swimming Pools Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee

Overview • Background – What is a community swimming pool? – Where are they located? – Zoning history • Key Findings – Current use standards vs. existing conditions – Community swimming pool 100’ setback – Parking – Coverage – Fencing Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 2

Overview • Proposed Amendment – Use permit modification – Editorial changes • Schedule and Next Steps Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 3

Definition • Community swimming pool – An artificial pool including auxiliary structures as dressing and locker rooms, toilets, showers, as well as other areas and enclosures that are intended for the use of the members and their guests using the pool, and which is operated by a community, nonprofit group, but not including private swimming pools. • Commercial swimming pool • Private swimming pool Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 4

Existing Pools • Columbus Club of Arlington • Arlington Forest Club • Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association • Overlee Community Association • Donaldson Run Recreation Association Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 5

Existing Pools Donaldson Run Columbus Club Overlee Dominion Hills Arlington Forest Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 6

History • 1954 - Columbus Club of Arlington • 1955 - Arlington Forest Club • 1955 - Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association • Use permits approved as either clubs and grounds for games or sports , or private clubs, lodges, fraternities, sororities and dormitories Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 7

History • 1956 – County Board amends zoning ordinance with standards for community swimming pools • Max. height (35’) • 100’ setback for the pool • Max. 4 acres • 100’ front yard setback (excluding parking) • 1 parking space / 4 persons of pool capacity • 50’ side/rear yard setback Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 8

History • 1957 – Overlee Community Association • 1958 – Donaldson Run Recreation Association • Variances approved for relief from: – Parking – 100’ setback – Fencing Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 9

Key Findings • Inconsistent patterns of compliance – Year of establishment – Variances • 100’ setback from R district complicates site design Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 10

Community Pool Setbacks Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 11

Arlington Forest Club Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 12

Key Findings • Parking requirement exceeds those of nearby jurisdictions – Can be modified for community swimming pools per §14.3.7 • Coverage requirement of 56% can complicate site design • Fencing standard conflicts with 4’ maximum (§3.2.6) Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 13

Recommendation • County Board authority to modify use standards – Fencing – Placement – Setbacks (specific reference to 100’ from R districts) – Coverage • Criteria for considering modifications: – Limit impacts on surrounding neighborhoods (screening and buffering) – Hours of operation that will minimize disruptions to surrounding neighborhoods • *Conceptual plan of development to be submission requirement at time of application Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 14

Recommendation • Editorial amendments: – Resolve conflict with fence height maximum in Article 3 – Clarify prohibition of parking in front yard (only for community swimming pools – Remove redundant sign restriction – Correct reference to private swimming pools • *Reference to §14.3.7 (parking requirement modification) not necessary to avoid redundancy Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 15

Anticipated Schedule • Zoning Committee Presentation: September 4, 2018 • County Board Request to Advertise: September 22, 2018 • Planning Commission Public Hearing: October 10, 2018 • County Board Adoption: October 20, 2018 Planning Commission: CPHD: Planning Division September 4, 2018 Zoning Committee 16

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