HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.E.3. New Ice Arena location 1.1161111 General Business 10. E. 3.
SHAKO I'F F
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jamie Polley, Parks & Recreation Director
DATE: 08/18/2015
SUBJECT: New Ice Arena Location (A, B)
Action Sought
To approve the site for the new two-sheet ice arena.
Background
On June 30, 2015 the City Council voted to retain 292 Design Group to develop the
final plans and construction documents for the Community Center improvements
and new ice arena. In order to complete the final plans for the project, the location
of the new ice arena needs to be determined.
Discussion
292 Design Groups's first task in developing the final plans and construction
documents for the ice arena was to complete a preliminary site analysis of possible
locations. After meeting with staff and the school district, the sites were
narrowed down to two sites including land adjacent to the current Community
Center and school district property between the West Junior High and
Vaughn Field. Other potential sites discussed included Tahpah's west field and both
the school district's undeveloped land at CR 78 & CR 79 and the current
High School property. These sites were eliminated due to size, cost and/or
availability.
292 Design Group, along with their sub-consultant Stevens Engineering, conducted
an analysis of the two chosen sites by considering the grading, storm water,
utilities, parking, drives and pedestrian improvements, loss of existing facilities and
compatibility. Following the analysis, it was determined that the site adjacent to the
Community Center was recommended for the following reasons;
1. Proximity to the current Community Center
2. Site is City property
3. Site contains adequate space to construct the third sheet of ice in the future if
necessary
4. Site is buildable with no major grade changes necessary for this construction
5. Minimal impact on other programmable facilities.
The skate park is the only facility impacted and will need to be relocated. Staff has
budgeted for the relocation of the skate park in the 2016 Park Asset Fund with the
new site to be determined.
Upon approval of the proposed site location by the City Council, the City will
submit a Conditional Use Permit that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission
on October 8th. The Conditional Use Permit is required to allow multiple structures
on one lot. In addition to the CUP, the application will include approval of an over
height structure and a parking variance. The building preliminarily is designed at
34 feet and the City Code requires approval of an over height structure above 35
feet, however, since the height is close and the plans are not final, the approval will
be requested. The parking variance will be requested based on usage statistics of
similar facilities. The required parking can be accommodated on the site but may
not all be needed until a third sheet of ice is constructed.
Once the site for the ice arena is determined, 292 Design Group can finalize the
plans and complete construction documents for the facility.
Relationship to Vision
A. Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community where residents can pursue active
and quality lifestyles
B. Positively manage the challenges and opportunities presented by growth
development and change.
Requested Action
If the City Council concurs, move to approve the location of the new two sheet ice
arena on City propertyadjacent to the Community Center.
Attachments: Proposed Ice Arena Location
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