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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4420 Staff AnalysisV April 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 NAME: Greater Center Star Baptist Church Conditional Use Permit (Z-4420) LOCATION: The southeast corner of Izard and West Short 32nd Street (822 West Short 32nd Street) OWNER/APPLICANT: Greater Center Star Baptist Church/Raymond Branton PROPOSAL: To construct a new church (capacity 525) (13,362 square feet) adjacent to the existing church building: Once constructed, the existing church building will be removed. The site is zoned "R-4." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location This site abuts two residential streets (Izard and West Short 32nd Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This site is currently being used as a church. The proposal will enhance the existing area (single family) in that old structures will be removed and additional parking will be constructed. The proposed use is compatible with the existing area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking The applicant is proposing to construct 60 parking spaces. The main site will take access from an alley (adjacent south) and 2 accesses located on Short 32nd Street. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing screening and landscaping. April 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff is supportive of this proposal. Staff does., however, have a few concerns. The ordinance requires 105 paved parking spaces, while the applicant has proposed only 60 spaces. The staff would like the parking to be constructed simultaneous to the building construction as to minimize the inconvenience to the neighborhood. The staff also wants the sidewalks constructed as shown on the site plan. The applicant also needs to indicate dimensions of the building and distances of the building to the property lines. City Engineering Requirements: (1) construct sidewalks as shown on site plan; (2) construct handicapped ramps at the corner of Izard and Short 32nd Street and Izard and West 33rd Street. 6. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) construct parking to meet ordinance requirements; (2) construct parking and new sanctuary simultaneously; (3) submit revised site plan, including parking, dimensions of proposed building and the distances of the building to the property line; and (4) meet City Engineering requirements. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with all of the staff's recommendations except the parking requirement. The applicant argued that the 60 spaces were adequate to meet the 300 capacity of the sanctuary, and that the choir seating and future balcony should not count toward the parking requirements. A lengthy discussion ensued. The applicant stated that they did have options to purchase additional property. The Subdivision Committee suggested that the applicant construct the 60 spaces as currently proposed and that when a building permit is issued for Phase II (finishing of future balcony), 32 additional parking spaces be constructed. The applicant agreed to comply with the Committee's suggestions. April 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No, 6 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission voted 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent to approve the application as reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and recommended by staff. April 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Greater Center Star Baptist Church Conditional Use Permit (Z-4420) The southeast corner of Izard and West Short 32nd Street (822 West Short 32nd Street) Greater Center Star Baptist Church/Raymond Branton To construct a new church (capacity 525) (13,362 square feet) adjacent to the existing church building. Once constructed, the existing church building will be removed. The site is zoned "R-4." This site abuts two residential streets (Izard and West Short 32nd Street). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This site is currently being used as a church. The proposal will enhance the existing area (single family) in that old structures will be removed and additional parking will be constructed. The proposed use is compatible with the existing area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The applicant is proposing to construct 60 parking spaces. The main site will take access from an alley (adjacent south) and 2 accesses located on Short 32nd Street. 4o Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing screening and landscaping. April 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff is supportive of this proposal. Staff does, however, have a few concerns. The ordinance requires 105 paved parking spaces, while the applicant has proposed only 60 spaces. The staff would like the parking to be constructed simultaneous to the building construction as to minimize the inconvenience to the neighborhood. The staff also wants the sidewalks constructed as shown on the site plan. The applicant also needs to indicate dimensions of the building and distances of the building to the property lines. Citi Engineering Requirements: (1) construct sidewalks as shown on site plan; (2) construct handicapped ramps at the corner of Izard and Short 32nd Street and Izard and West 33rd Street. 6. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) construct parking to meet ordinance requirements; (2) construct parking and new sanctuary simultaneously; (3) submit revised site plan, including parking, dimensions of proposed building and the distances of the building to the property line; and (4) meet City Engineering requirements. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with all of the staff's recommendations except the parking requirement. The applicant argued that the 60 spaces were adequate to meet the 300 capacity of the sanctuary, and that the choir seating and future 'balcony should not count toward the parking requirements. A lengthy discussion ensued. The applicant stated that they did have options to purchase additional property. The Subdivision Committee suggested that the applicant construct the 60 spaces as currently proposed and that when a building permit is issued for Phase II (finishing of future balcony), 32 additional parking spaces be constructed. The applicant agreed to comply with the Committee's suggestions. April 9, 1985 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 6 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission voted 9 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent to approve the application as reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and recommended by staff.