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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4041-B Staff AnalysisJanuary 4, 1994 ITEM NO.: 12 FILE NO.: Z --4041-B NAME• LOCATION: Church of Jesus Christ - Revised Conditional Use Permit 11800 Vimy Ridge Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Church of Jesus Christ by G. A. Dudley PROPOSAL: The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for the revision of a previously approved CUP which permitted the expansion of the existing church and day care center located on this R-2 zoned, 3.12 acre site. The previous Planning Commission action was in 1989. The proposed expansions include a 450 seat sanctuary. The day care center will be relocated into the existing church building and will have an increased enrollment capacity of 80 children. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location The church is located on the west side of Vimy Ridge Road, approximately 1/3 mile south of Interstate 30. 2. ComyatibilitY_with Neicrhborhood The predominant zonings in the area are I-2 and I-3. The church site is surrounded by various types of industrial uses, ranging from warehousing to heavy, industrial, manufacturing plants. The proposed expansion to this existing church site will not affect its compatibility with the neighborhood. 3. On ---Site Drives and Parking The proposed 450 seat sanctuary requires 113 on-site parking spaces. The church currently has a paved parking lot with 49 on-site parking spaces and two driveways taking access from Vimy Ridge Road. The proposed site plan would increase the parking lot by 70 spaces, giving a total of 119 on-site parking spaces. Five handicapped parking spaces are required. January 4, 1994 ITEM NO.: 12 (Continued) FILE NO.: Z -4041-B 4. Screening[ and Buffers_ Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 5. City Engineer Comments Construct half street improvements to collector street standard on Vimy Ridge Road. 6. Utility Comments No comment 7. Ana lys i s In 1989, a conditional use permit was approved for this site which allowed for the expansion of the existing church and the addition of a day care center which was to be located in one of the existing buildings. Also approved, at that time, was an addition which would allow for the future expansion of the day care center to accommodate an enrollment of 80 children. This proposed site plan differs very little from the approved 1989 plan. Under this plan, the existing church building will be connected to the new building by an entry way and converted into the expanded day care center, again with an enrollment of 80 children. The area previously approved as a day care center addition will be a playground. The parking lot and church building expansion are the same under both plans. The capacity of the sanctuary has increased from 400, under the 1989 plan, to 450. Under both plans, the small building currently housing the day care center will be removed when the church building is expanded. If a steeple structure is constructed as part of the church building expansion, it will not exceed 70 feet in total height above grade. 8. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of this application subject to compliance with the City Engineer Comments and compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. Fa January 4, 1994 ITEM NO.: 12 (continued) FIVE NO.: Z -4041-B SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: , (DECEMBER 9, 1993) G. A. Dudley was present representing the Church of Jesus Christ. Staff presented the item and outlined the City Engineer and Landscape Comments noted above. Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist, further explained some of the landscape and buffer requirements. Mr. Dudley explained that the site plan was to be modified to eliminate the driveway shown along the south perimeter of the site. He also stated that the church would be requesting a five year deferral of the requirement to construct Master Street Plan improvements on Vimy Ridge Road. After a brief discussion, the Committee determined that there were no other outstanding issues and forwarded this item to the full Commission for final resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 4, 1994) G. A. Dudley was present representing the Church of Jesus Christ. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that all items of concern had been addressed and that there were no outstanding issues. The Commission then placed this item on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent. 7 ORDINANCE NO. 16,594 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO VIMY RIDGE ROAD FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LOCATED AT 11800 VIMY RIDGE ROAD (Z -4041-B) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances be amended to provide for a five (5) year deferral of certain requirements within the Subdivision Ordinance and Master Street Plan of the City of Little Rock for the Church of Jesus Christ at 11800 Vimy Ridge Road as follows: Subsection 1. That Chapter 31 be deferred for five (5) years for the purpose of complying with conditions pursuant to a conditional use permit issued by the Little Rock Planning Commission allowing for the expansion of the existing church and day care center located at 11800 Vimy Ridge Road (Z -4041-B). The specific improvements to be deferred are curb, gutter, sidewalk and half of collector street improvements along the west side of Vimy Ridge Road for a distance of 210 feet adjacent to the Church of Jesus Christ. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage. PASSED: February 15, 1994 ATTEST: Robbie Hancock City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Thomas M. Carpenter City Attorney APPROVED: Jim Dailey Mayor 1. Meeting Date: February 15, 1994 2. Case No.: Z -4041-B 3. Request: Five year deferral of required Master Street Plan improvements to Vimy Ridge Road for the Church of Jesus Christ 4. Location: 11800 Vimy Ridge Road 5. owner/Applicant: Church of Jesus Christ; Rev. G. A. Dudley, Pastor 6. Existing Status: Existing church site; Vimy Ridge Road is a rural, asphalt paved road with no improvements. The church site has 210 feet of frontage on Vimy Ridge Road. 7. Source of Regu_irement: A conditional use permit was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission on January 4, 1994 allowing for the expansion of the existing church and day care center located on this property. The conditional use permit review requires conformance to the Master Street Plan. 8. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the requested deferral 9. Planning Commission Rec mmendatian: The Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit subject, in part, to compliance with the City Engineer's comments which included,- the ncludedthe requirement to construct the Master Street Plan improvements. The Planning Commission was aware of, but did not specifically address the requested five year deferral. 10. Conditions or Issues Remaining to be Resolved: None, attendant to this issue 11. Right -of -Way Issues: All required right-of-way has been dedicated for Vimy Ridge Road by the Church of Jesus Christ. 12. Specific Im rovem nts Reguested for Deferral: Curb, gutter, sidewalk and half of collector street improvements for 210 feet of frontage on Vimy Ridge Road. 13. obiectors: None, as of this writing 14. Neicrhborhood Plan: otter Creek ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS PROVIDING FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR DEFERRAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO VIMY RIDGE ROAD FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LOCATED AT 11800 VIMY RIDGE ROAD (Z -4041-B) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS. SECTION 1. That Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances be amended to provide for a five (5) year deferral of certain requirements within the Subdivision Ordinance and Master Street Plan of the City of Little Rock for the Church of Jesus Christ at 11800 Vimy Ridge Road as follows: Subsection 1. That Chapter 31 be deferred for five (5) years for the purpose of complying with conditions pursuant to a conditional use permit issued by the Little Rock Planning Commission allowing for the expansion of the existing church and day care center located at 11800 Vimy Ridge Road (Z -4041-B). The specific improvements to be deferred are curb, gutter, sidewalk and half of collector street improvements along the west side of Vimy Ridge Road for a distance of 210 feet adjacent to the Church of Jesus Christ. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after its passage. PASSED: ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney APPROVED: Mayor FILE NO.: Z -4041-D NAME: LOCATION OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STAND: 1. Site Location Church of Jesus Christ - Revised Conditional Use Permit 11800 Vimy Ridge Road Church of Jesus Christ by G. A. Dudley The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for the revision of a previously approved CUP which permitted the expansion of the existing church and day care center located on this R-2 zoned, 3.12 acre site. The previous Planning Commission action was in 1989. The proposed expansions include a 450 seat sanctuary. The day care center will be relocated into the existing church building and will have an increased enrollment capacity of 80 children. The church is located on the west side of Vimy Ridge Road, approximately 1/3 mile south of Interstate 30. 2. Comatibility with Neighborhood The predominant zonings in the area are T-2 and I-3. The church site is surrounded by various types of industrial uses, ranging from warehousing to heavy, industrial, manufacturing plants. The proposed expansion to this existing church site will not affect its compatibility with the neighborhood. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking The proposed 450 seat sanctuary requires 113 on-site parking spaces. The church currently has a paved parking lot with 49 on-site parking spaces and two driveways taking access from Vimy Ridge Road. The proposed site plan would increase the parking lot by 70 spaces, giving a total of 119 on-site parking spaces. Five handicapped parking spaces are required. FILE NO.: Z -4041-B (Continued) 4. 5. CE 7. 8. Screening and Buffers Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. City Engineer Comments Construct half street improvements to collector street standard on Vimy Ridge Road. Utility Comments_ No comment Analysis In 1989, a conditional use permit was approved for this site which allowed for the expansion of the existing church and the addition of a day care center which was to be located in one of the existing buildings. Also approved, at that time, was an addition which would allow for the future expansion of the day care center to accommodate an enrollment of 80 children. This proposed site plan differs very little from the approved 1989 plan. Under this plan, the existing church building will be connected to the new building by an entry way and converted into the expanded day care center, again with an enrollment of 80 children. The area previously approved as a day care center addition will be a playground. The parking lot and church building expansion are the same under both plans. The capacity of the sanctuary has increased from 400, under the 1989 plan, to 450. Under both plans, the small building currently housing the day care center will be removed when the church building is expanded. If a steeple structure is constructed as part of the church building expansion, it will not exceed 70 feet in total height above grade. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of this application subject to compliance with the City Engineer Comments and compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. 2 FILE NO.: Z -4041-B Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 9, 1993) G. A. Dudley was present representing the Church of Jesus Christ. Staff presented the item and outlined the City Engineer and Landscape Comments noted above. Bob Brown, Plans Review Specialist, further explained some of the landscape and buffer requirements. Mr. Dudley explained that the site plan was to be modified to eliminate the driveway shown along the south perimeter of the site. He also stated that the church would be requesting a five year deferral of the requirement to construct Master Street Plan improvements on Vimy Ridge Road. After a brief discussion, the Committee determined that there were no other outstanding issues and forwarded this item to the full Commission for final resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 4, 1994) G. A. Dudley was present representing the Church of Jesus Christ. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that all items of concern had been addressed and that there were no outstanding issues. The Commission then placed this item on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent. 3