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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4125-A Staff AnalysisFILE NO_: Z-4125-A NAME: Greater Works Christian Church Short -form PID LOCATION: Located at 3517 Asher Avenue DEVELOPER: Greater Works Christian Church Donald Gray 1006 Dennison Street Little Rock, AR 72202 SURVEYOR: Donald Brooks Surveying 20820 Arch Street Pike Hensley, AR 72065 AREA: 0.89 acres CURRENT ZONING ALLOWED USES: NUMBER OF LOTS 1-2, Light Industrial Industrial PROPOSED ZONING: PID FT. NEW STREET: 0 LF PROPOSED USE: Add a church as an allowable uses VARIANCESIWAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. A. PROPOSAUREQUEST/APPLICANT'S STATEMENT: The members of Greater Works Christian Church desire to expand their outreach service. In expanding the services the Church is relocating to 3517 Asher Avenue into a building which will be owned by the Church. The facility will feature a universal sanctuary that will have a seating capacity of 250+ chairs; including choir stand. It will also feature a fellowship hall area for feeding adventures for the homeless and less fortunate, community fellowships, wedding reception area and funeral -feeding space. There will be classroom spaces used for health seminars and financial empowerment lectures, and also as a storage site for food and clothing distribution to the community at large. The facility will FILE NO.: Z-4125-A (Cont. have administrative offices for daily planning and administration. Furthermore, the facility will have a mini bookstore, nursery area and game room for the young adults. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains a vacant, industrial building and an asphalt parking lot. This area of Asher Avenue contains a mixture of residential and non-residential uses. East of the site is Browns Janitorial service and a church. North on the corner of Martin Street and Asher Avenue is a daycare center. West of the site is a vacant commercial building and further west are industrial uses fronting Asher Avenue. North of the site are single-family homes. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing, staff has not received any comment from area residents. All property owners located within 200-feet of the site, the Goodwill Neighborhood Association and the Love Neighborhood Association were notified of the public hearing. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must not exceed 28 feet. Old driveway curb cuts should be closed. 2. Asher Avenue is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial with special design standards. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. 3. With future site development or expansion, provide the design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvements to Asher Avenue including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. 4. The existing drainage easement (ditch) in the rear of the property should be cleaned prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. 2 FILE NO.: Z-4125-A (Con Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connections(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within 10 days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of at least 20-feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #14 — the Rosedale Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for this property. This category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2 (Light Industrial District) to PID (Planned Industrial District) to add a church as an allowed use to the list of 1-2, Light Industrial uses allowed. Master Street Plan: Asher Avenue is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Asher Avenue since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. 3 FILE NO.: Z-4125 A Cont. X H Bicycle Plan: Class II Bike Lanes are shown along Asher Avenue. Bike Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Landscape: 1. Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. If the rehabilitation cost of the building/structure exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the building then the parking lot and landscaping must be brought into compliancy accordingly. This may include the removal of asphalt along Asher Avenue and within the interior of the parking lot. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (August 22, 2012) The applicant was present. Staff presented an overview of the request stating there were additional items necessary to complete the review process. Staff stated the parking layout did not appear to be to scale. Staff stated the four (4) parking spaces located nearest Asher Avenue would not be allowed since the spaces would be backing into the drive potentially blocking traffic on the street. Staff questioned any proposed signage including ground and building signage. Public Works comments were addressed. Staff stated the existing driveway was too wide and a defined driveway into the parking area should be created. Staff also stated any future redevelopment of the site would require the Church to complete street improvements to Asher Avenue per the Master Street Plan. Landscaping comments were addressed. Staff stated if the rehabilitation cost of the structure exceeded fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the building then the parking lot and landscaping was to be brought into compliancy accordingly. Staff stated this could require the removal of paving along Asher Avenue and within the interior parking lot. Staff noted comments from the other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them individually for additional clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff addressing the issues raised at the August 22, 2012, Subdivision Committee meeting. The applicant has indicated adequate parking on -site to meet the needs of the church. The parking spaces located along Asher Avenue have been removed. The applicant has provided the proposed signage plan and has indicated the church will work with Public Works staff at the time of redevelopment to limit driveway access to the site. 4 FILE NO.: Z-4125-A (Cont. The cover letter states the church will include a seating capacity of 250 persons. Parking is typically required at one space for ever four (4) seats. The Planning Commission may authorize stacked parking during the review process. The applicant has indicated there will be adequate on -site parking to serve the initial needs of the church membership or 62 parking spaces are available if stacked parking is utilized. The applicant has indicated should additional parking be required for functions at the church which exceed the available parking they will work with adjacent property owners to allow parishioners to utilize the adjacent properties parking areas. The applicant has indicated a four (4) foot by eight (8) foot sign with brick columns will be placed within the front yard setback along Asher Avenue. Building signage will include lettering on the front fagade of the building and include a four (4) foot by eight (8) foot banner also on the front fagade. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. Worship services will be Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm and Sunday morning service from 9 am to 2 pm. The church also holds yearly revivals. The church will hold activities each day of the week after 5 pm or on weekend mornings. Activities will include weekly ministry, bible study, study groups, choir practice, etc. The church has indicated there will not be a school, daycare or mothers day out program offered at this time. The church has indicated future plans include an outreach program. There will not be overnight housing provided at the church. There will not be daily or weekly feedings offered at the church. Staff is supportive of the request. The property is zoned 1-2, Light Industrial District. A church is not an allowable use under the existing zoning classification. The church desires to maintain the 1-2, Light Industrial District uses as allowable alternatives for the site. The applicant has indicated minor cosmetic modification will be performed to the exterior of the building with the main focus on renovation of the interior. The interior renovations will include a new sanctuary, classroom and meeting space. To staff's knowledge there are no remaining outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff feels the rezoning to add a church as an allowable use for this property is appropriate. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 13, 2012) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the request subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of the agenda staff report. 5 FILE NO.: Z-4125-A (Cont, There was no further discussion of the item. The Chair entertained a motion for approval of the item on the Consent Agenda as presented by staff. The motion carried by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 9 ITEM NO.: 8. Z-4125-A NAME: Greater Works Christian Church Short -form PID LOCATION: located at 3517 Asher Avenue Planning Staff Comments: 1. Notification has been provided. 2. Provide details of the proposed outreach activities of the church. Will there be meals served? If so the number of meals per day. Will there be housing provided at the site? If so provide the number of beds. 3. Provide details of the proposed signage plan including ground and building signage. Provide the location of the proposed ground signage, the placement on the facade of the building and the percentage of facade to be covered with signage. 4. Provide the days and hours of operation for the outreach facility and the church activities. 5. Will the church have a school, daycare or mother's day out program? If so provide details of the proposed activity. If a daycare or school is proposed please contact me for additional information concerning the required information. 6. All site lighting must be low level and directional, directed downward and into the site. 7. The cover letter states the sanctuary will have a seating capacity of 250+ seats. Parking for a church is based on the number of seats. A total of 62 parking spaces is required to serve the church. The site plan appears to contain 42 parking spaces. Where will additional parking be obtained to meet the minimum parking needs? 8. Is there any fencing proposed for the development? If so provide the location for the proposed fencing, the height and construction material. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Driveway locations and widths do not meet the traffic access and circulation requirements of Sections 30-43 and 31-210. The width of driveway must not exceed 28 feet. Old driveway curb cuts should be closed. 2. Asher Avenue is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial with special design standards. A dedication of right-of-way 35 feet from centerline will be required. 3. With future site development or expansion, provide design of street conforming to the Master Street Plan. Construct one-half street improvement to Asher Avenue including 5-foot sidewalks with the planned development. 4. The existing drainage easement (ditch) in the rear of the property should be cleaned prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Item # 8. Wastewater: Sewer available to this project' Enter : No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding the size and location of the water meter. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connections(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. This fee will apply to all connections including metered connections off the private fire system. If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water if additional fire protection or metered water service is required. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water requires that upon installation of the RPZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by Central Arkansas Water. The test results must be sent to Central Arkansas Water's Cross Connection Section within 10 days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Place fire hydrants per code. Maintain a minimum access of at least 20-feet. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department for additional information. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located on CATA Bus Route #14 — the Rosedale Route. Parks and Recreation: No comment received. Plannina Division: This request is located in the 1-630 Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use (MX) for this property. This category provides for a mixture of residential, office and commercial uses to occur. A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is entirely office or commercial or if the use is a mixture of the three. The applicant has applied for a rezoning from 1-2 (Light Industrial District) to PID (Planned Industrial District) to add a church as an allowed use to the list of 1-2, Light Industrial uses allowed. Master Street Plan: Asher Avenue is a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan. A Minor Arterial provides connections to and through an urban area and their primary function is to provide short distance travel within the urbanized area. Entrances and exits should be limited to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians on Asher Avenue since it is a Minor Arterial. This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site. Item # 8. Bicycle Plan: Class II Bike Lanes are shown along Asher Avenue. Bike Lanes provide a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles. Landscape- 1 . Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. It appears a number of the parking spaces are not to code; consider revising. 3. If the rehabilitation cost of the building/structure exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the building then the parking lot and landscaping must be brought into compliancy accordingly. This may include the removal of asphalt along Asher Avenue and within the interior of the parking lot. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat/plan (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Item # 8.