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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3789-F Staff AnalysisFILE NO. Z -3789 - NAME: Agape Church - Conditional Use Permit LOCATIOI3: 701 Napa Valley OWNER/APPLICANT: Agape Church/Joe D. White PRQPDSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow an additional parking lot on this existing church site, zoned R-2. Ma agzn't.•��i:�a]�i► [i a 0401.I�7TTr]C`� 1. Site ,Lopation: The site is located on the east side of Napa Valley Road at St. Charles Blvd. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: The proposed parking lot expansion will be located on a small portion of the existing Agape Church site. Access to the proposed parking lot will be gained through the church site, utilizing existing drives. Surrounding uses include a large single family residential neighborhood and several multifamily developments. The proposed development should be compatible with the neighborhood. 3. On -Site Drives_an¢ Parking: The church sanctuary has a seating capacity of 2,300, requiring 575 parking spaces under current ordinance standards. The site has 372 existing parking spaces. Oa May 16, 1995 the Little Rock Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit to allow an additional 98 spaces. The applicant proposes to construct an additional 60 spaces, giving a total of 530 on-site parking spaces. 4. Zcreenina and Bufferr,: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet ordinance requirements. FILE Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. S. C�i-ty Znain?e.:s agmments : Napa Valley Road is a Minor Arterial (5 lanes) on the Master Street Plan that over the years was constructed to a 4 lane standard. Due to the increasing size and volume of traffic, a center turn lane is required for the entire length of the property along Napa Valley Road. A minimum width is required in order to allocate 5 lanes of traffic on a 55 foot section. A grading permit and stormwater detention analysis is required. 6. Utility Comment No Comments 7. ff Analysis: Agape Church is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an additional 60 space parking lot on R-2 zoned property. The new parking lot will be located on the principal church site. Access to the expanded parking lot will be through the church site, with no direct access onto Napa Valley. Staff believes the proposal to be a reasonable use for this property, which should have a minimal impact on the adjacent neighborhood. 8. Staff Rec mm ndation: Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinance and City Engineer Comments. SUBDIVISION CQMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 12, 1995) Joe White was present, representing the application. David Scherer, of Public works, reviewed his comments with Mr. White and the Commission. There was a brief discussion regarding the existing interior landscaping. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. E CQMMISSION T (OCTOBER 31', 1995) The Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant failed to send the required notices to adjacent property owners, and has requested a deferral of the hearing of this item until the November 14, 1995 agenda. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the November 14, 1995 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. PLANNING MMI Z N ACTION: (NOVEMBER 14, 19M The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, with conditions. Staff noted that the applicant is requesting a waiver from the Master Street Plan requirements for construction of one-half lane (7 feet of pavement) for the addition of a turn lane on Napa Valley Road, running the entire length of the church property. David Scherer, of Public Works, addressed the waiver request and stated that Public Works is against the waiver. He gave reasons for the need for the turn lane. He stated that the recent additions of parking lots to the church property and the addition of a traffic light at St. Charles Blvd. and Napa Valley Road make the turn lane a necessity. Commissioner Brandon addressed the waiver request regarding the boundary of the turn lane. Commissioner Chachere asked if the striping of the street would be done by Public Works and what the cost of the project would be to the church. Commissioner Rahman stated that the lane would stop at St. Charles Blvd. Commissioner McCarthy had concerns as to the monetary burden that the church would bear. Commissioner Daniel stated that there is a need for off-street parking as no future parking on Napa Valley Road would be allowed. Commissioner Chachere asked if the growth of traffic on Napa Valley Road warranted the turn lane. Commissioner Putnam stated that there is a safety need for the additional lane and the church should be able to burden the cost. 3 N - 37Q9--F Joe White addressed the Commission in support of the application. He restated the church's request for a waiver. He stated that the cost of the one-half lane would be approximately $25,000. He briefly discussed the boundary of the turn lane and pointed out the access points to the church property. David Scherer pointed out that the turn lane would provide much needed stacking space on Napa Valley Road. Mr. White stated that the church needs the parking lot because the City has restricted parking on Napa Valley Road. Commissioner Ball addressed concerns of traffic problems on Napa Valley Road. Jim Bowers, representing Agape Church, spoke in support of the application. He stated that this parking lot addition is the third of a three phase project_ He stated that the street widening was not mentioned with the first two phases of -'the Project. He stated that the church hires off-duty police to direct traffic. He stated that the church could not hear the additional expense of widening the street at this time. Commissioner Lichty asked about the church's membership and growth projections or any future phases. Mr. Bowers did not have that exact information. Commissioner Putnam restated his concerns about traffic safety. Mr. White recommended a two year deferral to Mr. Bowers. Commissioner Woods stated that he could not see justification for the waiver. David Scherer stated that Public Works would be agreeable to deferral of the street improvements for the period of one year. Commissioner Chachere stated immediate concerns of public safety. The Chairman called on a vote on the conditional use permit application. The conditional use permit was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The Chairman called for a separate vote on the waiver request. The vote was 0 ayes, 10 nays and 1 absent. Commissioner Putnam then made a motion to defer the street improvements for a period of one year. Jim Lawson, Pla=ing Director, stated that the recommendation needed to be a formal vote. 4 FILE NO.: , Z-3789, F Steve Giles stated that the applicant has up to three years to obtain a building permit and the deferral should be one year from date of issuance of building permit for the parking lot. A motion to that effect was made and seconded. The motion failed by a vote of 5 ayes, 5 nays, 1 absent. 5 November 14, 1995 ITEM NO,: B FILE NAM : LOCATIQ WNER APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Agape Church - Conditional Use Permit 701 Napa Valley Agape Church/Joe D. White A conditional use permit is requested to allow an additional parking lot on this existing church site, zoned R-2. The site is located on the east side of Napa Valley Road at St. Charles Blvd. 2. ComDatibility with N i hhorhoo : The proposed parking lot expansion will be located on a small portion of the existing Agape Church site. Access to the proposed parking lot will be gained through the church site, utilizing existing drives. Surrounding uses include a large single family residential neighborhood and several multifamily developments. The proposed development should be compatible with the neighborhood. 3. On -Site_ Drivpg and Parking: The church sanctuary has a seating capacity of 2,300, requiring 575 parking spaces under current ordinance standards. The site has 372 existing parking spaces. On May 16, 1995 the Little Rock Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit to allow an additional 98 spaces. The applicant proposes to construct an additional 60 spaces, giving a total of 530 on-site parking spaces. 4. 5crningn B ff r : Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet ordinance requirements. November 14, 1995 ITEM B (Cont. FILE NO. Z- 78 -F Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. 5. City En 'n r' mm n Napa Valley Road is a Minor Arterial (5 lanes) on the Master Street Plan that over the years was constructed to a 4 lane standard. Due to the increasing size and volume of traffic, a center turn lane is required for the entire length of the property along Napa Valley Road. A minimum width is required in order to allocate 5 lanes of traffic on a 55 foot section. A grading permit and stormwater detention analysis is required. 6. Utility Comments: No Comments 7. Staff_ Analysis: Agape Church is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an additional 60 space parking lot on R-2 zoned property. The new parking lot will be located on the principal church site. Access to the expanded parking lot will be through the church site, with no direct access onto Napa Valley. Staff believes the proposal to be a reasonable use for this Property, which should have a minimal impact on the adjacent neighborhood. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinance and City Engineer Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 12, 1995) Joe White was present, representing the application. David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments with Mr. White and the Commission. There was a brief discussion regarding the existing interior landscaping. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 2 November 14,'1995 I TEM N B n FILE NO.. Z- 7 -F ELLMING COMMUSION A TI (OCTOBER 31-, 1995) The Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant failed to send the required notices to adjacent property owners, and has requested a deferral of the hearing of this item until the November 14, 1995 agenda. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the November 14, 1995 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 14, 1995) The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, with conditions. Staff noted that the applicant is requesting a waiver from the Master Street Plan requirements for constr-uction of one-half lane (7 feet of pavement) for the addition of a turn lane on Napa Valley Road, running the entire length of the church property. David Scherer, of Public Works, addressed the waiver request and stated that Public Works is against the waiver. He gave reasons for the need for the turn lane. He stated that the recent additions of parking lots to the church property and the addition of a traffic light at St. Charles Blvd. and Napa Valley Road make the turn lane a necessity. Commissioner Brandon addressed the waiver request regarding the boundary of the turn lane. Commissioner Chachere asked if the striping of the street would be done by Public works and what the cost of the project would be to the church. Commissioner Rahman stated that the lane would stop at St. Charles Blvd. Commissioner McCarthy had concerns as to the monetary burden that the church would bear. Commissioner Daniel stated that there is a need for off-street parking as no future parking on Napa Valley Road would be allowed. Commissioner Chachere asked if the growth of traffic on Napa Valley Road warranted the turn lane. Commissioner Putnam stated that there is a safety need for the additional lane and the church should be able to burden the cost. 3 November 14, 1995 ITM Nom,_* B [Cont ] FILE _Z -37$9-g Joe White addressed the Commission in support of the application. He restated the church's request for a waiver. He stated that the cost of the one-half lane would be approximately $25,000. He briefly discussed the boundary of the turn lane and pointed out the access points to the church property. David Scherer pointed out that the turn lane would provide much needed stacking space on Napa Valley Road. Mr. White stated that the church needs the parking lot because the City has restricted parking on Napa Valley Road. Commissioner Ball addressed concerns of traffic problems on Napa Valley Road. Jim Bowers, representing Agape Church, spoke in support of the application. He stated that this parking lot addition is the third of a three phase project.. He stated that the street widening was not mentioned with the first two phases of the project. He stated that the church hires off-duty police to direct traffic. He stated that the church could not hear the additional expense of widening the street at this time. Commissioner Lichty asked about the church's membership and growth projections or any future phases. Mr. Bowers did not have that exact information. Commissioner Putnam restated his concerns about traffic safety. Mr. White recommended a two year deferral to Mr. Bowers. Commissioner Woods stated that he could not see justification for the waiver. David Scherer stated that Public Works would be agreeable to deferral of the street improvements for the period of one year. Commissioner Chachere stated immediate concerns of public safety. The Chairman called on a vote on the conditional use permit application. The conditional use permit was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The Chairman called for a separate vote on the waiver request. The vote was 0 ayes, 10 nays and 1 absent. Commissioner Putnam then made a motion to defer the street improvements for a period of one year. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that the recommendation needed to be a formal vote. 4 November 14, 1995 ITEM NO.: H(Cont.)FILE Z- 7 -F Steve Giles stated that the applicant has up to three years to obtain a building permit and the deferral should be one year from date of issuance of building permit for the parking lot. A motion to that effect was made and seconded. The motion failed by a vote of 5 ayes, 5 nays, 1 absent. 5 October 31, 1995 ITEM 12 PAAMF: LOCATION: OWNER /APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: CRDIN.a.N E DESIGN TA�+TD?�RDS: 1. ite Lo ti n: Agape Church - Conditional Use Permit 701 Napa Valley Agape Church/Joe D. White A conditional use permit is requested to allow an additional parking lot on this existing church site, zoned R-2. The site is located on the east side of Napa Valley Road at St. Charles Blvd. 2. Com atibili`v with Neighborhood: The proposed parking lot expansion will be located on a small portion of the existing Agape Church site. Access to the proposed parking lot will be gained through the church site, utilizing existing drives. Surrounding uses include a large single family residential neighborhood and several multifamily developments. The Proposed development should be compatible with the neighborhood. 3• n- i Driv nd Parking: The church sanctuary has a seating capacity of 2,300, requiring 575 parking spaces under current ordinance standards. The site has 372 existing parking spaces. On May 16, 1995 the Little Rock Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit to allow an additional 98 spaces. The applicant proposes to construct an additional 60 spaces, giving a total of 530 on-site parking spaces. 4. nin nd B ff r Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet ordinance requirements. October 31, 1995 KeFJOWCHORI ITEM (Cont,FTLE Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. 5.-cityEn in r' mm n Napa Valley Road is a Minor Arterial (5 lanes) on the Master Street Plan that over the years was constructed to a 4 lane standard. Due to the increasing size and volume of traffic, a center turn lane is required for the entire length of the property along Napa Valley Road. A minimum width is required in order to allocate 5 lanes of traffic on a 55 foot section. A grading permit and stormwater detention analysis is required. 6. 12tiliy Commenta: No Comments 7. ff Analysig. Agape Church is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of an additional 60 space parking lot on R-2 zoned property. The new parking lot will be located on the principal church site. Access to the expanded parking lot will be through the church site, with no direct access onto Napa Valley. Staff believes the proposal to be a reasonable use for this property, which should have a minimal impact on the adjacent neighborhood. 8. istaff R mm nda i n• Staff recommends approval of the application subject to compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinance and City Engineer Comments. SUBDIVISI I COMMITTEE MME T: (OCTOBER 12, 1995) Joe White was present, representing the application. David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments with Mr. White and the Commission. There was a brief discussion regarding the existing interior landscaping. The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 2 . 1 October 31, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO,: 12 (Cant.) FILE NO.: Z- 7$ -F PLANNING COMMIS$10N ACTION: (OCTOBER 31, 1995) The Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant failed to send the required notices to adjacent property owners, and has requested a deferral of the hearing of this item until the November 14, 1995 agenda. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the November 14, 1995 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 3