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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4456-A Staff AnalysisSeptember 18, 1997 ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z -4456-A NAME• LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT: South Temple - Revised Conditional Use Permit 2623 S. Arch Street South Temple Church of God in Christ by W. E. McGowan PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow building and parking lot additions to the existing church. The property is zoned R-4 and currently has a conditional use permit for the existing church use. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: The existing church building is located on the east side of S. Arch Street, approximately two blocks south of Roosevelt Road. 2. CoMpatibility Compatibilitywith Nei hborhood: Single-family residential property is located to the east, north and west (across Arch Street) of this church site. Single-family residences are also located immediately to the south with a scattering of commercial uses (beauty shop, shoe shop, auto repair garage, etc.) further south, along Arch Street. With proper screening and buffering, the proposed church expansion should have no adverse effects on the surrounding properties. The Meadowbrook and South End Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin : Access to the site will be gained by utilizing three (3) drives from Arch Street. A single drive from Arch Street will serve the parking lot on the west side of the street. September 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.• 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4456--A The increase in the church's seating capacity from 65 to 245 requires 45 paved parking spaces. The site plan submitted meets this requirement. 4. Screening and Buffers: 1. The revised site plan provides areas for landscaping and buffers which comply with ordinance requirements. 2. Screening is required along the north, south and east property lines, were abutting residential property. 5. Public Works Comments: 1. Arch Street is listed on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial with reduced standards. A dedication of right-of-way will be required to 45 feet from centerline. The existing building is currently in the right-of-way, the required right- of-way immediately fronting the existing buidling may be deferred until such time it is modified or relocated out of the right-of-way. 2. Half street improvements will be required for Arch Street, with construction, in accordance with the Master Street Plan. 3. Close the driveway into the existing paved lot. 4. Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards with any planned construction. 5. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 6. All driveways shall have concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 7. Grading permit will be required on this new development if it disturbs more than one acre. 8. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 9. Discuss driveway locations and quantity with Bill Henry, Traffic Engineer, 371-4858. 6. utility and Fire Department Comments: L. R. Water Works - Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate the site to determine whether additional public and/or private fire hydrants will be required. Applicant should contact the Water Works if larger and/or additional meter(s) are required. CATA - Arch Street route (#15) does not run on Sunday - no immediate service impacts. 2 September 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.• 13(Cont.-)—FILE NO.: Z -4456-A 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant, South Temple Church of God in Christ, is requesting a revised conditional use permit to allow for building and parking lot additions to the existing church site at 2623 Arch Street. The property is zoned R-4. The site currently contains a one-story brick and block building approximately 1,850 square feet in area, and a small asphalt area which provides a minimal amount of parking. on June 11, 1985, the Little Rock Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit allowing the use of the existing building as a church. The approval includeda 3,000 square foot building addition and 22 parking spaces. However, the building addition and parking area were never constructed. The church is now requesting a revised conditional use permit for a much larger addition with more property which has been obtained for parking. The proposed one-story building addition will be approximately 10,250 square feet in area. A small area of parking (two spaces) is proposed north of the building addition, with a larger area proposed on the south side of the building. A vacant lot across Arch Street to the west is also proposed for parking. The increase in the church's seating capacity from 65 to 245 will require 45 new paved parking spaces. There are 45 parking spaces shown on the site plan. The applicant has stated that the parking areas will not be lighted initially, but will possibly be lighted in the future. If the parking areas are lighted, the lighting must be low-level and directed to the parking areas and away from the adjacent residential properties. The typical hours of operation for the church will be as follows: Sunday Morning 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Sunday Evening 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Monday and Tuesday 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. No additional signage is proposed with this application. 3 September 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4455-A The applicant is requesting a variance for the front and rear yard setbacks for the proposed building addition. The City's Zoning Ordinance requires a 25 foot front yard setback and a 25 foot rear yard setback for principal structures within R-4 zoning. The j, applicant is proposing a 10 foot front yard setback (after additional right-of-way dedication) and a 10 foot rear yard setback. Staff supports the variances as requested. With the required landscaping and buffers (as shown on the revised site plan) and required screening of the adjacent residential properties, the proposed building j� and parking lot additions should have no adverse 9 effects on the general area. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. 2. Compliance with the Public Works Comments 3. Compliance with the Utility Comments 4. Staff recommends approval of the variance requested for reduced building setbacks. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 28, 1997) Rev. McGowan was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed the Public Works requirements with the Committee. This included right-of-way dedication, street improvements and the number of drives from Arch Street. Staff noted that the site plan submitted does not provide any buffers or landscaped areas. Rev. McGowan stated that the site plan would be re -designed to make allowances for these areas. He also gave the typical operating hours for the church. After further discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 4 September 18, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.• 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4456-A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 18, 1997) The staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 5