Z-3789 Staff AnalysisJanuary 12, 1982
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - Agape Country Church - Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 700-800 blocks north on Napa
Valley Road
OWNER: Agape Ministries, Inc.
By: William M. Darby, Jr.
REQUEST: For a conditional use permit
allowing a 24,000 square feet
church structure and parking.
Future building and parking also
requested. Each building is to be
two stories
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS
1. Site Location
The site fronts on Napa Valley one-half block south of
St. Charles Blvd. on the east side of the street.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
The surrounding properties are all zoned "R-2" and most
are platted on single family except for several church
sites across Napa Valley to the west.
3. Onsite Drives and Parkin
The primary access will be by way of Napa Valley Drive.
There will be no access to the stub streets from Turtle
Creek Subdivision on the east and north. We feel these
streets need permanent access barricades.
4. Screeninq and Buffers
The church building will be located 50' from the
nearest residential property line and will leave the
natural growth of trees and brush as a buffer.
The land between the church and Turtle Creek residences
is quite steep and will act as a good, sound and visual
buffer.
5. Analysis
The planning staff views this as a good use of the land
and good siting of structures. The only reservation we
have is concerning the Fire Department's ability to
serve the site. The Chief's Office is reviewing the
plan and will provide a report prior to the meeting on
January 12, 1982
SUBDIVISIONS
Item No. 8 - k%ga e Country Church - Conditional Use Permit --
Cont- i niipr3 T
on the 12th of January. This permit will require the
filing of a one lot plat if approved. The plat will
provide on-site utility easements and dedication of
R.O.W. for Napa Valley.
The plat and conditional use permit also require
improvement of Napa Valley to arterial standard which
is one-half of a 48 -foot pavement and one-half of an
80 -foot R.O.W. plus sidewalk.
6. Staff Recommendation
Approval, subject to items noted in analysis.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMEiNDATION:
Approval as filed, subject to: (a) Site design being
modified to eliminate the future parking lot within the
green space identified on the preliminary plat of Turtle
Creek. This area lies generally along the east property
line adjacent to the drainageway running north and south,
(b) Two story maximum on all buildings, (c) A 40' minimum
natural state buffer along the north and east boundary
adjacent to the building, (d) Filing of a one lot final plat,
(e) approval of the site plan by the City Fire Marshall's
Office and possible construction of a crash gate at the
south end of Tortoise Hill Court if required by the Fire
Department and, (f) Owner exploring the idea of purchasing
the residential lots along the south side of St. Charles
Boulevard for inclusion within the plan.
The vote: 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (1-26-82)
Nine present, the vote: 9 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent in
favor of the proposal as filed subject to the moving of the
church building and adjacent parking so that a full 40'
buffer exists on both the north and east sides of the
building and the construction of two barricades at the end
of Turtle Creek and Tortoise Hill Roads; and the filing of a
Final Plat showing all improvements to be made.