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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3844-D Staff AnalysisNovember 11, 1999 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO: Z -3844-D NAME: Church of Christ at Fairview Park LOCATION: 11820 Fairview Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Church of Christ at Fairview Park PROPOSAL: To amend an existing conditional use permit to allow for a 4000 square foot addition on the north side of the existing building for classroom space at 11820 Fairview Road on property Zoned MF -6, Multifamily. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. SITE LOCATION: This 1.49 acre site is located on the east side of Fairview Road, north of Pleasant Ridge at the intersection with Cedar Branch. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: This site is zoned MF -6, Multifamily, but was approved for the existing church in January 1994. The zoning and uses in the area are mixed, ranging from single family homes to large apartment complexes and office buildings. The zoning to the north and northeast is R-2; Single Family Residential, but is currently undeveloped and tree -covered immediately adjacent to this site. To the southeast and south is Zoned 0-3, General Office, and contains one story office buildings. To the west across Fairview Road is Zoned R-3, Single Family Residential, and contains single family homes along Cedar Branch. Farther to the west are large apartment complexes. Staff feels that the addition proposed for classrooms on the north side of the existing church should not adversely affect the compatibility with the neighborhood. A wood screening fence is already in place along the north and west property lines. November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -3844-D The Pleasant Forest Neighborhood Association was notified of the Public Hearing. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: There is one existing driveway from Fairview into the property which will not be changed. The proposed addition does not change the seating capacity of the main assembly area and, therefore, does not change the parking requirement. However, the church does intend to do some renovation inside the main church building at the same time which will bring the seating capacity up to the originally approved number of 250 persons. Current parking satisfies the requirement for that capacity. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: A landscape upgrade toward compliance with the Landscape Ordinance will be required equal to the 39% building expansion proposed. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Fairview Road is a commercial street. Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline will be required. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right -of way prior to occupancy. 7 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 6. UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT. COMMENTS: Water: No objection. Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Southwestern Bell: No comments received. ARKLA: Approved as submitted. 2 November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -3844-D Entergy: No comments received. Fire Department: Fire hydrant may be required. CATA: Approved as submitted. 7. STAFF ANALYSIS: The applicant has requested a conditional use permit to add 4,000 square feet of classroom space to the north side of the existing church which has been at this location since January 1995. The property is Zoned MF - 6, Multifamily. The new space would be used during the usual meeting times throughout Sunday and on Wednesday nights. Access and parking will not be changed or affected. The addition would encroach into the north side yard setback of 26 feet by 11 feet and require a variance. The exterior of the addition would match the existing structure. An upgrade to the landscaping will be required equal to the 39% building expansion. The property is already well landscaped. Screening for the residential area to the north is already provided by a wood screening fence along the north and west property lines. Staff believes this is a reasonable expansion on this property that would not negatively impact the compatibility with the neighborhood. 8. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: a. Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. b. Comply with Public Works Comments. Staff also recommends approval of the setback variance on the north side allowing a setback of 15 feet. K3 November 11, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: FILE NO.: Z -3844-D (OCTOBER 21, 1999) Basil Copeland was present representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Public Works briefly reviewed their comments. Staff briefly reviewed the landscape upgrade and setback variance requirements. The applicant explained for the Committee that the church intended to use the addition for classrooms during regular services, that the exterior would match the existing structure, and that they needed the variance to provide enough space to allow the addition to meet their needs. The applicant had no questions or concerns regarding the Staff comments. There being no further issues, proposal and forwarded the item final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: the Committee accepted the to the full Commission for (NOVEMBER 11, 1999) Basil Copeland was present representing the application. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation for approval subject to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation," paragraph 8 above. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by Staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, and 1 open position. 4