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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4085 Staff AnalysisJune 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 26 RENIX First Baptist Church Conditional Use Permit (Z -4085-A) LOCATION: 901 Calhoun Street OWNER/APPLICANT: REQUEST: First Baptist Church/Jerry Wooldridge This applicant desires to present an alternate plan for provision of off-street parking. The request is the result of an attempt to gain approval from the Board of Adjustment which does not have jurisdiction in the conditional use permit cases. Since receiving approval by Ordinance No. 14,542 on November 1, 1983, the church has completed the building improvements involved but has not begun the parking lot. In fact, the church has sold the two lots at issue in 1983 and acquired two lots across the intersection from the church. The church now desires a six-month extension on the improvements and permission to use the new location. The church has filed a bond securing the improvements in order to occupy the sanctuary. STAFF COMMENT: The Planning staff view of this request is that the two new lots are perhaps more appropriate due to the proximity to the building served. We feel that the church should move forward taking the appropriate steps to assure the completion of these lots within the requested six months. It is our understanding that the church is experiencing some financial difficulties at this time. However, this project was begun over a year and a half ago. We would not encourage an extension beyond that time. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: The architect, Mr. Woolridge, was present. After a brief discussion, it was determined that there were no significant issues. The church will pave the alley and all street improvements as necessary to provide the access from the alley. Primary street improvements are in place. For the record the staff would like to note that if this modification is approved, the Commission will probably want to suggest that the City Board rescind the prior ordinance for parking on the two lots in the block to the south. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 26 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors in attendance. A brief discussion followed. A motion was then made to recommend approval of the modification subject to the staff comments. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent. c October 11, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: First Baptist Church Conditional Use Permit (Z-4085) 901 Calhoun First Baptist Church/ Jerry Woolridge To construct a 9;137 square foot addition to an existing 4,070 square foot building (part to be used for sanctuary and part to be used for classrooms). Thirty paved parking spaces are also proposed. The property is zoned "R-3." Ordinance Design Standards: 1. Site Location This site is located at the intersection of two residential streets. The site is located in an older residential neighborhood that lies adjacent to the Little Rock Municipal Airport. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The general character of the immediate area is residential with a large elementary school bordering the east portion of the property. A church use is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkina The proposed addition will be built on an existing parking lot. A11 future parking will be accommodated on the'west side of Calhoun Street. One existing parking lot (24 cars) and two proposed lots (30 cars) will be used to meet parking requirements. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing an opaque screening fence to protect the residential uses from the two proposed parking, lots. October 11, 1983 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - Continued 9. Analysis The staff feels that the applicant is making an attempt to upgrade their property. This site is located in an older neighborhood and adjacent to an institutional use. This proposal, however, does not meet building setback lines. An application has been filed for a variance on the south and west setback lines. The Board of Adjustment will hear this application on September 28, 1983. The proposed parking is six spaces shy of Ordinance requirements for a 300 seat sanctuary. The applicant has stated that only a portion of the sanctuary will immediately be used for services with the remainder being used for an educational facility. The church has plans to purchase additional property on both sides of Calhoun Street. The staff feels that the applicant needs to pave the alley from Tenth Street north to the proposed parking lot in the middle of the block. 6. Staff Recommendation Approval, as filed provided: the Board of Adjustment grants variances on the west and south building lines; and the applicant agrees to pave the alley from Tenth Street north to the proposed parking lot in the middle of the block. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The staff stated that the setback variances have been approved by the Board of Adjustment. The City Engineer stated that the paving of the alley for access purposes to the parking lots was only necessary from 10th Street north to the first parking lot. There were no unresolved issues. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The Commission voted 11 ayes, 0 noes to approve this item as reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and recommended by staff. . June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 26 NAME: First Baptist Church Conditional Use Permit (Z -4085-A) LOCATION: 901 Calhoun Street OWNER/APPLICANT: REQUEST: First Baptist Church/Jerry Wooldridge This applicant desires to present an alternate plan for provision of off-street parking. The request is the result of an attempt to gain approval from the Board of Adjustment which does not have jurisdiction in the conditional use permit cases. Since receiving approval by Ordinance No. 14,542 on November 1, 1983, the church has completed the building improvements involved but has not begun the parking lot. In fact, the church has sold the two lots at issue in 1983 and acquired two lots across the intersection from the church. The church now desires a six-month extension on the improvements and permission to use the new, location. The church has filed a bond securing the improvements in order to occupy the sanctuary. STAFF COMMENT: The Planning staff view of this request is that the two new lots are perhaps more appropriate due to the proximity to the building served. We feel that the church should move forward taking the appropriate steps to assure the completion of these lots within the requested six months. It 'is our understanding that the church is experiencing some financial difficulties at this time. However, this project was begun over a year and a half ago. We would not encourage an extension beyond that time. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: The architect, Mr. Woolridge, was present. After a brief discussion, it was determined that there were no significant issues. The church will pave the alley and all street improvements as necessary to provide the access from the alley. Primary street improvements are in place. For the record the staff would like to note that if this modification is approved, the Commission will probably want to suggest that the City Board rescind the prior ordinance for parking on the two lots in the block to the south. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 26 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors in attendance. A brief discussion followed. A motion was then made to recommend approval of the modification subject to the staff comments. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent.