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376 Section 5.2.1: Table of Permitted Uses of the LIDO lists Recreational Facilities as a permitted use of property within the R-1 general use zoning district subject to the issuance of a Special Use Permit. Standards governing the development of"Recreational Facilities," as detailed in Section 5.7.2 of the UDO, are as follows: (A) Standards of Evaluation (1) The standards included herein shall be applied to recreational facilities as a principal use of property. (2) The minimum lot area shall be two acres. (3) Facilities may include such features as play and training areas, athletic field lights, public address systems, parking for patrons and staff, storage%ffice facilities, and restroom/locker facilities. (4) No building shall be closer than 20 feet from any right-of-way or property line or the minimum requirements of the district in which it is located. (5) Outdoor athletic fields shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.11 and shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a property line. (6) All outdoor recreational facilities shall utilize a combination of screens, fences, nets, berms, or vegetation to keep equipment on the property. Staff Comment: The project meets the minimum lot areas of two acres; the Special Use Permit is being requested for +/-53.37 acres, which includes Lots 1 and 2 in the submitted site plan. The submitted application and site plan detail recreational activities that fit within the established definition of"Recreational Facilities" as defined in UDO Article 10. All buildings detailed on the site plan meet the minimum building setbacks of 20 feet from any right-of-way or property line in addition to the R-1 zoning district's established building setbacks. The applicant has noted on the site plan that should any building exceed the maximum 25 feet building height established by the R-1 zoning district dimensional standards, the project will comply with LIDO Section 6.2.2(A)(1). The referenced UDO section establishes that the height limits may exceed the zoning district's maximum building height provided that one foot additional front, rear, and side setback is provided for every two feet additional height. In no case shall a building's height exceed 75 feet unless modified per Section 6.2.2(B). All outdoor athletic fields are a minimum of 50 feet from a property line with the closest baseball field being detailed as 51.75 feet from the southern property line. (C) Submittal Requirements and Standards of Evaluation for Special Use Permit (1) Submittal Requirements In addition to the information required by Section 2.7, the following information shall be supplied as part of the application for approval of this use: (a) A description of the exact type facility planned, the amount of area, including and number of members or participants expected, a site plan showing siting and size of existing and proposed building. (b) Access, parking, service and recreation areas for all planned facilities or existing facilities.