Item 4D, CUP for Ballfield at 1900 Lake Valentine Road

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Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if the entire baseball field is irrigated. Mr. Wacker stated that they would need to remove the sprinkling system and change it. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired ifit would be the same amount of work to move the sprinkling system regardless of the location of the baseball field. Mr. Wacker stated that reconfiguring the irrigation system would be similar work. Commissioner Zimmerman inquired ifthere was a plan for not sprinkling the baseball field in the proposed location in anticipation of it being built. Mr. Wacker stated that there wasn't a plan to not sprinkle that area. Commissioner Thompson stated she concurred with Commissioner Holewa. She stated that she thinks there needs to be a specific condition stating that lighting wiII not be included. She stated the security of the dugouts should be brought forward. She stated the issues about the gate and access to the fields need to be addressed. She stated she would like to see specific plans for the storage of the fence. Commissioner Modesette stated that the accessibility for wheelchairs and other access should be included. Chair Larson stated that it is a condition that is enforced by the Building Department and the Department of Justice. He stated it is not a condition that is enforced by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Modesette stated that the accessibility needs to be addressed because there are regulations. Commissioner Zimmerman stated that it would be appropriate to have handicap parking in the parking lot. Chair Larson stated that the Planning Commission would like the applicant to come back with further information about the field location; the possibility of lighting in the future; the security of the facility and dugouts; and the storage of equipment. He stated that the community would also like to have a neighborhood meeting. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).