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COMPOSITE REPORT-Page 2 Application No. CUP 1452 DANE COUNTY PLANNING DIVISION STAFF COMMENTS I. BACKGROUND A. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow an outdoor tavern and outdoor lighted games, including two volleyball courts and a horseshoe pit. Taverns and lighted outdoor games are conditional uses in the C-2 district. B. The subject property(Badger Bowl) is in the Town of Madison, near the interchange of the Beltline and Rimrock Road. It is surrounded on three sides by lands within the City of Madison. In fact, the majority of Badger Bowl's parking area is within the City(see Exhibit A). The property is within the Central Urban Service Area. C. In 1992, the applicant received variances from the Board of Adjustment to zoning ordinance parking standards, both because the total number of spaces did not meet standards and the majority of spaces were in another political jurisdiction. II. ANALYSIS A. The subject property is currently used as a bowling alley, tavern, and nightclub. There are approximately 425 off-street parking spaces serving the subject property, with approximately 360 within the City of Madison. B. The Beltline and a four-lane section of Rimrock Road are directly north and west of the property. Lands to the east and south include a mix of commercial and residential zoning and development. C. The applicant has constructed an outdoor activity area of approximately 9,200 sq. ft. on the north side of the existing building. The area covers a space formerly occupied by 32 parking stalls . It includes two volleyball courts, a spectator area, a bar area(about 500 sq. ft.), and a horseshoe pit(see Exhibit A). The area is lit by two pole lights and lighting on the building. It is completely enclosed by a six foot chain link fence. The applicant indicates that volleyball is currently being played between 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. D. Staff have reviewed the proposed project against the six conditions for granting a CUP in S. 10.255(2)(h). The conditions, with staff comments, are summarized as follows: 1. That the conditional use will not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare. The area is fenced to restrict access. No apparent health and safety concerns. 2. That uses, values, and enjoyment of other properties in the neighborhood will not be impaired by the conditional use. The outdoor activity area is at least 300 feet from the nearest residence, and is screened from nearby residential districts by the existing building. Beltline traffic produces far more noise that the requested use. Still, specific limits on hours of operation would be appropriate. The increased activity on the property, coupled with the loss of 32 parking spaces, may result in increased on-street parking. 3. That the conditional use will not impede orderly development of surrounding property. All surrounding properties are already developed. 4. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and other necessary site improvements will be made. Standard appears to be met, but see#6 below. 5. That adequate measures are being taken to provide ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion. The proposed use is expected to generate additional traffic