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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4397 Staff AnalysisFebruary 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 12 NAME: Church of God Conditional Use Permit (Z-4397) LOCATION: North Side of West 65th Street just east of Windsor Drive (6920 West 65th Street) OWNER/APPLICANT: Church of God/Howard Wright PROPOSAL: To construct an asphalt drive on the west property line, a parking lot approximately 25 spaces, a 4,000 square foot educational building and a canopy on the rear of the existing building on land that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location This site fronts on an arterial street (West 65th Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This church use is existing and is surrounded on all four sides by a single family. The single family lots on the east and west are quite large. Staff feels that this proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin This site has one paved access (east side) to West 65th Street and 24 paved parking spaces. The proposal contains 1 additional paved drive (west side) and 25 paved parking spaces. 4. Screeninq and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. February 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 12 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff feels that this proposal will not adversely effect the surrounding area. The proposal does not meet ordinance parking requirements. Sixty paved parking spaces are required. The applicant will also have to meet City landscape requirements. Engineering comments are as follows: (1) the applicant needs to provide an in -lieu contribution for improvement to West 65th Street; and (2) the applicant will also need to dedicate the right-of-way to minor arterial standards (or prove that dedication has already been made). 6. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan to include 60 paved parking spaces; (2) submit a landscape plan; and (3) comply with Engineering comments No. 1 and No. 2. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. He agreed to comply with staff's recommendations. The applicant did have some reservations about an in -lieu contribution on West 65th Street. The staff informed the applicant that the in -lieu contribution would not be required until an application was made for a building permit. The staff also informed the applicant that the Fire Department had requested a 20 -foot wide access drive on the west property line (the proposed drive). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The staff stated that a letter objecting to the poor drainage of the parking lot had been received. The applicant stated that he didn't feel his church could afford an in -lieu contribution for the West 65th Street improvements. The City Engineer stated that the in -lieu contribution would be $4,800 and would be required at the time of the issuance of the church building permit. The Commission explained that the in -lieu requirement is a matter of policy and standard operating procedure. The Commission then voted 7 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent to approve the application as recommended by staff. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No . _16 NAME: LOCATION: REQUEST: The Church of God Conditional Use Permit Modification Request File Z-4397 6920 West 65th Street - East of Windsor Drive on the North Side of the Street The applicant desires to reopen discussion of the physical improvements required in association with the conditional use permit approved by Ordinance No. 14,837 on March 5, 1985. Statement of the Church Representative "The Church of God's, 6920 West 65th Street, proposal for a conditional use permit to construct an asphalt drive, a parking lot, a 4,000 square foot education building and a canopy on the rear of the existing building was approved by the Planning Commission on the condition that a 20' access drive on the west side of the property be put in and a parking lot with 60 spaces. We would like to request a postponement of the 20' access drive and the 60 space parking lot. We now have a drive on the east side of the property and a parking lot of 28 spaces. The sanctuary will seat 250 persons without choir area, but we only have 102 members at present. The educational area is much smaller than the sanctuary. We request because of limited funds that we be given permission to construct the educational building and then in the near future complete the 60 spaces and access drive." SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: The applicant was present and presented additional comments concerning the hardship circumstance the church is experiencing. The requirements attached to the conditional use permit approved in March of this year have placed the church in a position of committing $5,000 to West 65th Street. The commitment to that improvement leaves no funding for the driveway and parking requirements on-site. The applicant stated that he desires additional time to comply with the requirements and is not requesting a waiver. The size of the church membership was stated as the primary restricting factor in raising the funds within a short time and providing the necessary improvements. The Committee directed the applicant to attend the meeting on the 11th and present his request to the full commission. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 16 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The church was represented. There were no objectors in attendance. The Planning staff offered additional commentary suggesting that if an extension of time on the improvements was appropriate, that it should be on the street improvement and not the fire access -or off-street parking. The applicant offered estimates on the improvements for on-site as being in the neighborhood of $20,000 for a parking lot and the driveway. This figure added to the street improvement in -lieu contribution of $5,000 was more than the church felt it could bear. A lengthy discussion was held with various commissioners offering comments on the projected cost and the equity issues attached to this request. These costs and equity items were deemed important inasmuch as many churches both large and small and nonresidential developers are requested to provide these kinds of improvements. The impact on future resolution of improvement requirements was felt to be significant if this issue was approved. The result of this discussion was that acceptance of a commitment by the church to secure the improvements at some point in the future was appropriate. A time frame of approximately five years appeared acceptable. A motion was then made that the applicant be allowed to postpone putting up the $5,000 in -lieu contribution for a period of five years, but at the same time being required to construct the necessary drives and parking as required by the original application. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 1 noe and 2 absent. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 16 NAME: LOCATION: REQUEST: The Church of God Conditional Use Permit Modification Request File Z-4397 6920 West 65th Street - East of Windsor Drive on the North Side of the Street The applicant desires to reopen discussion of the physical improvements required in association with the conditional use permit approved by Ordinance No. 14,837 on March 5, 1985. Statement of the Church Representative "The Church of God's, 6920 West 65th Street, proposal for a conditional use permit to construct an asphalt drive, a parking lot, a 4,000 square foot education building and a canopy on the rear of the existing building was approved by the Planning Commission on the condition that a 20' access drive on the west side of the property be put in and a parking lot with 60 spaces. We would like to request a postponement of the 20' access drive and the 60 space parking lot. We now have a drive on the east side of the property and a parking lot of 28 spaces. The sanctuary will seat 250 persons without choir area, but we only have 102 members at present. The educational area is much smaller than the sanctuary. We request because of limited funds that we be given permission to construct the educational building and then in the near future complete the 60 spaces and access drive." SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: The applicant was present and presented additional comments concerning the hardship circumstance the church is experiencing. The requirements attached to the conditional use permit approved in March of this year have placed the church in a position of committing $5,000 to West 65th Street. The commitment to that improvement leaves no funding for the driveway and parking requirements on-site. The applicant stated that he desires additional time to comply with the requirements and is not requesting a waiver. The size of the church membership was stated as the primary restricting factor in raising the funds within a short time and providing the necessary improvements. The Committee -directed the applicant to attend the meeting on the 11th and present his request to the full commission. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 16 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The church was represented. There were no objectors in attendance. The Planning staff offered additional commentary suggesting that if an extension of time on the improvements was appropriate, that it should be on the street improvement and not the fire access -or off-street parking. The applicant offered estimates on the improvements for on-site as being in the neighborhood of $20,000 for a parking lot and the driveway. This figure added to the street improvement in -lieu contribution of $5,000 was more than the church felt it could bear. A lengthy discussion was held with various commissioners offering comments on the projected cost and the equity issues attached to this request. These costs and equity items were deemed important inasmuch as many churches both large and small and nonresidential developers are requested to provide these kinds of improvements. The impact on future resolution of improvement requirements was felt to be significant if this issue was approved. The result of this discussion was that acceptance of a commitment by the church to secure the improvements at some point in the future was appropriate. A time frame of approximately five years appeared acceptable. A motion was then made that the applicant be allowed to postpone putting up the $5,000 in -lieu contribution for a period of five years, but at the same time being required to construct the necessary drives and parking as required by the original application. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 1 noe and 2 absent. February 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 12 NAME: Church of God Conditional Use Permit (Z-4397) LOCATION: North Side of West 65th Street just east of Windsor Drive (6920 West 65th Street) OWNER/APPLICANT: Church of God/Howard Wright PROPOSAL: To construct an asphalt drive on the west property line, a parking lot approximately 25 spaces, a 4,000 square foot educational building and a canopy on the rear of the existing building on land that is zoned ~R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location This site fronts on an arterial street (West 65th Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This church use is existing and is surrounded on all four sides by a single family. The single family lots on the east and west are quite large. Staff feels that this proposal is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking This site has one paved access (east side) to West 65th Street and 24 paved parking spaces. The proposal contains 1 additional paved drive (west side) and 25 paved parking spaces. 4. Screenin.9 and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. February 12, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 12 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff feels that this proposal will not adversely effect the surrounding area. The proposal does not meet ordinance parking requirements. Sixty paved parking spaces are required. The applicant will also have to meet City landscape requirements. Engineering comments are as follows: (1) the applicant needs to provide an in -lieu contribution for improvement to West 65th Street; and (2) the applicant will also need to dedicate the right-of-way to minor arterial standards (or prove that dedication has already been made). 6. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan to include 60 paved parking spaces; (2) submit a landscape plan; and (3) comply with Engineering comments No. 1 and No. 2. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. He agreed to comply with staff's recommendations. The applicant did have some reservations about an in -lieu contribution on West 65th Street. The staff informed the applicant that the in -lieu contribution would not be required until an application was made for a building permit. The staff also informed the applicant that the Fire Department had requested a 20 -foot wide access drive on the west property line (the proposed drive). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The staff stated that a letter objecting to the poor drainage of the parking lot had been received. The applicant stated that he didn't feel his church could afford an in -lieu contribution for the West 65th Street improvements. The City Engineer stated that the in -lieu contribution would be $4,800 and would be required at the time of the issuance of the church building permit. The Commission explained that the in -lieu requirement is a matter of policy and standard operating procedure. The Commission then voted 7 ayes, 0 noes, 4 absent to approve the application as recommended by staff. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 16 NAME: LOCATION: REQUEST: The Church of God Conditional Use Permit Modification Request File Z-4397 6920 West 65th Street - East of Windsor Drive on the North Side of the Street The applicant desires to reopen discussion of the physical improvements required in association with the conditional use permit approved by Ordinance No. 14,837 on March 5, 1985. Statement of the Church Representative "The Church of God's, 6920 West 65th Street, proposal for a conditional use permit to construct an asphalt drive, a parking lot, a 4,000 square foot education building and a canopy on the rear of the existing building was approved.by the Planning Commission on the condition that a 20' access drive on the west side of the property be put in and a parking lot with 60 spaces. We would like to request a postponement of the 20' access drive and the 60 space parking lot. We now have a drive on the east side of the property and a parking lot of 28 spaces. The sanctuary will seat 250 persons without choir area, but we only have 102 members at present. The educational area is much smaller than the sanctuary. We request because of limited funds that we be given permission to construct the educational building and then in the near future complete the 60 spaces and access drive." SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: The applicant was present and presented additional comments concerning the hardship circumstance the church is experiencing. The requirements attached to the conditional use permit approved in March of this year have placed the church in a position of committing $5,000 to West 65th Street. The commitment to that improvement leaves no funding for the driveway and parking requirements on-site. The applicant stated that he desires additional time to comply with the requirements and is not requesting a waiver. The size of the church membership was stated as the primary restricting factor in raising the funds within a short time and providing the necessary improvements. The Committee directed the applicant to attend the meeting on the 11th and present his request to the full commission. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 16 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The church was represented. There were no objectors in attendance. The Planning staff offered additional commentary suggesting that if an extension of time on the improvements was appropriate, that it should be on the street improvement and not the fire access -or off-street parking. The applicant offered estimates on the improvements for on-site as being in the neighborhood of $20,000 for a parking lot and the driveway. This figure added to the street improvement in -lieu contribution of $5,000 was more than the church felt it could bear. A lengthy discussion was held with various commissioners offering comments on the projected cost and the equity issues attached to this request. These costs and equity items were deemed important inasmuch as many churches both large and small and nonresidential developers are requested to provide these kinds of improvements. The impact on future resolution of improvement reg4irements was felt to be significant if this issue was approved. The result of this discussion was that acceptance of a commitment by the church to secure the improvements at some point in the future was appropriate. A time frame of approximately five years appeared acceptable. A motion was then made that the applicant be allowed to postpone putting up the $5,000 in -lieu contribution for a period of five years, but at the same time being required to construct the necessary drives and parking as required by the original application. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 1 noe and 2 absent. June 11, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 16 NAME: The Church of God Conditional Use Permit (Z-4397) LOCATION: 6920 West 65th Street OWNER/APPLICANT: The Church of God/Howard Wright