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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4156-B Staff AnalysisFebruary 26, 2015 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z -4156-B NAME: Greater Second Baptist Church — Conditional Use Permit I OCATION: 5901 West 57th Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Greater Second Baptist Church/ Fred Harvey, Administrator PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for use of the residential structure on this R-2 zoned lot as a food pantry, church office and meeting space and storage for the church which is located across West 57th Street. 1. SITE LOCATION - K The site is located on the south side of West 57th Street; first house east of Geyer Springs Road. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The property is located at the edge of a residential neighborhood; with non-residential uses adjacent to the north, south and west. A large church (the applicant) is located across West 57th Street to the north. The church has a parking lot that wraps around the west and south sides of this property. Non-residential uses and zoning are located across Geyer Springs to the west. The church is proposing no changes to the site other than for remodeling to the house that is necessary to accommodate the use change. Parking will occur on the adjacent church parking lot. There will be no outdoor activities. Using the house as proposed by the church should be compatible with the neighborhood. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the SWLR United for Progress and Geyer Springs Neighborhood Associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site contains a single -wide driveway and a carport that is typical of a single family residence. The church's proposed use would typically require 3 — 4 parking spaces. A large, paved church parking lot wraps around the west and south sides of this site. Parking for the various uses proposed for this site will take place on the existing church parking lot. No additional parking will be required on this lot. February 26, 2015 ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4156-B 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No comments. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: M 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that W. 57th St. for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: No Objection. Entergy: Does not object to this program. Electrical service is currently provided from a power line/transformer on the eastern edge of the lot via an OH service line to the structure (east side attachment point). Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T: No comment received. Water: No Objection Fire Department: Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Building Codes: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner. Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey@littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer -_liitlerock.org 2 February 26, 2015 ITEM NO.: 3 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4156-B Note: HC Ramp, Operable Windows, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguishers will be required at this location. County Planning: No comments. CATA: This area is not currently served by CATA. No. impact to service or pedestrian way access to the route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 4, 2015) Rev. David Featherstone and Velma Randolph were present representing the church. Staff presented the item and asked for additional information on a few issues related to the application. The applicants responded that there would be no signage on the site, that there would he no outdoor activities on the site and the only change to the site would be the addition of a handicap ramp to the building. The applicants stated the office use would be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. and the food pantry distribution would be 10:00 a.m. — noon, one Thursday per month. Public Works Comment was discussed and the utility, building code and Fire Department Comments were presented. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: Greater Second Baptist Church, located at 5615 Geyer Springs Road, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for use of the residence located across 57th Street, at 5901 West 571h Street, for a limited number of church activities. The property contains a one-story, frame residential structure. The church is proposing to use the house for its food pantry ministry, church office space, meeting space and storage. No changes will be made to the site other than required changes to the structure to accommodate the change in occupancy. The food pantry ministry consists of food collection, storage and distribution. Distribution is to occur on Thursday per month, from 10:00 a.m. — noon. The church office uses will occur Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Occasional meetings will take place in the building throughout the week. No signage will be placed on the site. There will be no outdoor activities on the site. 3 February 26, 2015 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z -4156-B To staff's knowledge, there are no issues. Staff is supportive of the request. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. AFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 26, 2015) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to the conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions. 2 4 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS FEBRUARY 4, 2015 ITEM NO.: 3 GREATER SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 5901 W. 57'h Street Z-4156-8 Planning Staff Comments: 1. There is no Bill of Assurance for this acreage tract. 2. Will there be signage placed on the site? If so, provide signage plan 3. What are the typical days and hours of the various activities; i.e. food pantry distribution and church offices? 4. No changes are indicated as being made to the site. Confirm if this is so. 5. Will there be any outdoor activities on the site? Variance/Waivers: • Off Site Parking. Public Works: 1. No Comments. Utilities and Fire De artment/CoIQ Plannin : Wastewater: No Objection. Entergy: Does not object to this program line/transformer on the eastern edge attachment point). Centerpoint Energy: No comment received. AT&T: No comment received. Water: No Objection . Electrical service is currently provided from a power of the lot via an OH service line to the structure (east side Fire Department: Maintain fire apparatus access roads at fire hydrant locations as per Appendix D of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 Section D103.1 Access road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Locate Fire Hydrants as per Appendix C of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code. Section C101 — C105, in conjunction with Central Arkansas Water (Daniel Tull 501-377-1245) and the Little Rock Fire Marshal's Office (Capt. Tony Rhodes 501-918-3757). Number and Distribution of Fire Hydrants as per Table C105.1. Building Codes: Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval prior to issuance of a building permit. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial plans examiner. ITEM NO.: 3 CONT Z -4156-B Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; crichey d?littlerock.or ► or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer(Wittlerock.or g Note: HC Ramp, Operable Windows, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguishers will be required at this location. County Planning: No comments. CATA: This area is not currently served by CATA. No impact to service or pedestrian way access to the route. Planning_ Division: No comments. Landscape: No Comments. Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday, February 11, 2015. The City - provided notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than February 20, 2015.