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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4649-C Staff AnalysisApril 7, 2011 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: Z -4649-C NAME: First Baptist Church Highland Park — Conditional Use Permit and Alley Right -of -Way Abandonment LOCATION: 3800 West 18th Street; Block 12, Braddock's Addition OWNER/APPLICANT: First Baptist Church Highland Park PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a new church sanctuary building and parking lot on this vacant, R-3 zoned property. Abandonment of the alley and of easements located in a portion of the alley is also requested. SITE LOCATION: The property is located within the block bounded by Pine Street, Oak Street, West 17th Street and West 18th Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The church has been part of this neighborhood for many years. The church occupies most of this block and has additional, paved parking without located along West 18th, from Oak to Pine. The Stephens School and Community Center occupies 2+ blocks just east of the church. Two small commercial uses are located on C-3 zoned lots across Pine Street, to the west. A smaller church is located one block to the south. Otherwise, most of the rest of the neighborhood immediately around the site is occupied by single-family residences in various states. Allowing expansion of this existing neighborhood church, with appropriate attention given to landscaping and screening as needed, appears to be an appropriate use. Notice of the hearing has been sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents located within 300 feet who could be identified and the Stephens Area Faith, Hope, Love and Midway Neighborhood Associations. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The new sanctuary is to have a seating capacity of 700 persons, requiring 175 parking spaces. The church has 140 parking spaces located in lots on either side of the existing church and on the south side of 18th Street. A 21 -space lot will be constructed adjacent to the new sanctuary, April 7, 2011 ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4649-C providing a total of 161 spaces. Additional parking is available on the streets adjacent to the site. Staff supports the minor parking variance 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot — nine inch (6'-9") wide land use buffer along the property line next to the residentially zoned property. Seventy percent (70%) of this area must remain undisturbed. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a six foot — nine inch (6'-9") street buffer along all four perimeters of the site. Currently, the site is not meeting this minimal requirement. The landscape ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (6'-9") wide perimeter landscape strip around the site's entirety. A variance must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit, if this minimum is not provided. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the perimeter of the site, next to the residentially zoned property. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees, newly planted evergreen vegetation, and undergrowth that satisfies this year - around requirement. Street trees are both highly encouraged and appreciated. The existing parking lots on site must be brought closer to compliance with the landscape ordinance in conjunction with this new building application. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required_ Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. E April 7, 2011 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4649-C 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Pine Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 17th Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Oak Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 18'h Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 5. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 17th Street/Pine Street; 18th Street/Oak Street; and 18th Street/Pine Street. 6. With the issuance of a building permit for the proposed sanctuary, repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 7. At time of building permit for the proposed sanctuary, all old driveway cuts not shown to be used must be removed. 8. At time of building permit issuance for the proposed sanctuary and/or proposed parking lot, measures to control the increase in stormwater runoff from the increased impervious surface should be implemented to not damage adjacent property. 9. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. 3 April 7, 2011 ITEM NO.: A(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -4649-C 6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Alley must be retained as easement for existing sewer main unless main is abandoned. Sewer main cannot be abandoned unless Owner/Developer provides sewer service to property on West side of Pine Street being served by existing sewer main. No construction allowed over existing main unless abandoned. Entergy: Entergy has an existing 13KV circuit in the proposed alley abandonment, running west to east. Entergy must maintain/retain easement and alley access. Any removal/relocation is at customer's cost, 100%. Centerpoint Energy: Approved as submitted. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: No objections. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 28, 2010) Ron Ross was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and noted additional information was needed on the proposed building; including building height and materials and if there would be a steeple or other architectural element on top of the building. Staff requested information regarding signage, fencing, site lighting and dumpster location and screening. Staff noted the proposed parking lot east of the new sanctuary, did not comply with buffer and landscape requirements and needed to be revised. Staff asked the applicant to describe the proposed connection between the existing building and the new sanctuary. Public Works, Utility and Landscape Comments were discussed. Staff noted the issue regarding the sewer line in the alley. It was noted that the C.U.P. could go forward, with the church's agreement to relocate sewer service, but the right-of- way and event abandonments could not go to the Board of Directors without all issues being resolved. n April 7, 2011 ITEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: The applicant was advised to submit responses to staff issues and 4 copies of a revised site plan, incorporating the required changes, no later than November 3, 2010. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF REPORT.- On EPORT: On November 3, 2010, the applicant requested deferral of this item to allow additional time to address site plan issues. Staff recommends deferral of the item to the January 6, 2011 meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 18, 2010) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the commission that, on November 3, 2010, the applicant had requested deferral of the item to the January 6, 2011 meeting. Staff recommended approval of the deferral request. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved for deferral by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant did not submit updated plans or responses prior to the December 9, 2010 Subdivision Committee meeting. Staff recommends deferral of the item to the February 24, 2011 Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 6, 2011) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had not submitted updated plans or responses prior to the December 9, 2010 Subdivision Committee meeting. Staff recommended deferral of the item to the February 24, 2011 meeting. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved for deferral by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 26, 2011) Ron Ross was present representing the application. Staff presented a revised plan and informed the committee that the applicant had responded to most all of the issues raised at the previous Subdivision Committee meeting. 5 April 7, 2011 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4649-C Mr. Ross stated the church would relocate any utilities currently located in the alley prior to proceeding with final abandonment of the alley. The Committee reviewed the plan and determined there were no other outstanding issues. The item was forwarded to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: First Baptist Church Highland Park occupies the R-3 zoned property located at 3800 West 18th Street. Paved parking lots are located on either side of the building. Additional paved parking is located on the south side of West 18th Street. The church is proposing to construct a new sanctuary and a small parking lot on the north half of the block currently occupied by the church building. The existing building will be connected to the new sanctuary by a heated and cooled connection. The existing sanctuary will be utilized for other church activities. Associated with this C.U.P. is a request to abandon the alley right-of-way within the block as well as any easements within the alley. The proposed octangular shaped sanctuary building will have a brick exterior and a pitched, shingled roof. The building height is proposed as follows: Low Roof = Eave height = 11'-0", Ridge height = 27'— 6". High Clerestory Roof = Eave height = 33'— 6", Ridge height = 39'— 3". Steeple = Eave height = 45'— 3', Steeple height = 78'— 4". No signage or fencing plan was submitted. Signage should comply with that allowed in office and institutional zones. Any fencing should comply with that allowed in residential zones. A covered drop-off is located at the main entry, which is at the southwest corner of the building. The canopy is designed for one- way usage, from the parking lot, to eliminate possible stacking of vehicles into the street. Site lighting will be located so that it is aimed downward and into the site. The final dumpster location has not been determined. Right-of-way dedication has been indicated on the site plan. The plan has been revised to indicate required landscaping adjacent to the new parking lot and an upgrade of landscaping at the other parking lots in the block. The church has agreed to relocate any utilities in the alley prior to abandonment of the alley right- of-way and easements. The century -old bill of assurance for Braddock's Addition is handwritten and mostly illegible but likely does not address use issues. Once the right-of-way for the abutting streets is dedicated, the new sanctuary will have substantially reduced setbacks and portions of the site's perimeter landscaping will be located in the new right-of-way. City Beautiful Commission N April 7, 2011 TEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4649-C approval and a franchise will also be needed to allow the landscaping to be partially in the right-of-way. The R-3 zoning district has a building height limit of 35 feet with steeples permitted up to twice the allowable building height. This proposed building appears to comply with the allowable building height other than at the steeple, which exceeds the allowable height by approximately 8 feet. Staff is supportive of the proposal to construct a new church sanctuary and parking lot on this R-3 zoned site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the following conditions. 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the building height, building setback and parking variances as noted. Staff recommends approval of the abandonment of the alley right-of-way and easements once new utilities are installed and accepted. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 24, 2011) The applicant was present. There was one objector present. The applicant requested deferral of the item to the April 7, 2011 meeting to allow time to meet with the concerned neighbor. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the April 7, 2011 meeting by a vote of 11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 7, 2011) The applicant was present. There was one objector present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. Staff noted the eastern portion of the alley, behind Mr. Hutchinson's property, was not to be abandoned. The applicant, Ron Ross, introduced himself and stated he would reserve his time to respond to any questions raised by Mr. Hutchinson. 7 April 7, 2011 ITEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4649-C Charles Hutchinson, of 701 Walnut, North Little Rock, owner of the two lots at the northeast corner of the block, stated he was concerned about the closure of the alley limiting access to his lots. Mr. Ross responded that the church had spoken with Mr. Hutchinson on several occasions and the alley behind his lots was not to be abandoned. Mr. Ross stated Mr. Hutchinson's lots could be accessed from the two abutting streets as well as from the alley. Mr. Ross stated there would be access to the alley through the new parking lot being built by the church. Commissioner Laha asked if it would be okay for Mr. Hutchinson to drive across the church parking lot. Mr. Ross stated passenger vehicles could but the church would not want heavy trucks to drive over the parking lot since they would tear up the asphalt. Commissioner Laha asked if Mr. Hutchinson could park a car on the church lot. Mr. Ross stated it would be okay to park a car on the lot in conjunction with a residential use. A motion was made to approve the application, including all staff recommendations and conditions. The motion was approved by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 0 R.E. ROSS, ARCHITECT P. O. Box 2331 Little Rock, AR 72203 501-920-0973 December 30, 2010 Planning & Zoning Department City of Little Rock 701 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Attn: Dana Carney Reference: Conditional Use Permit & Alley Right -Of -Way — (Z -4649-C) NEW SANCTUARY FACILITY First Baptist Church Highland Park 1805 West 18th Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 Dear Dana: Please accept this letter as our Response to the Subdivision Committee meeting Comments on October 28, 2010. Response to Review Comments: Planning Staff Comments 1. Agreed - Staff Comments on Bill of Assurance for Braddock's Addition. 2. Filing Fee has been paid. 3. Four (4) copies of the rescaled drawings of the Site Plan are being resubmitted. 4. The proposed octangular shaped building is composed of: a. concrete slab on grade with b. 12 inch perimeter walls that are 8 inch concrete block @ interior and 4 inch brick veneer @ exterior c. roof structure is glue laminated wood beams and purlins with laminated wood decking and asphalt shingles d. Building Height — Low Roof = Eave height = 11'-0", Ridge height = 27'- 6". High Clerestory Roof = Eave height = 33'- 6", Ridge height = 39' - 333 . Steeple = Eave height = 45'- 3", Steeple height = 78'- 4". 5. There will be a steeple on top of the church as described in item #4(d) above. 6. Signage will be noted on the Site Plan and a signage plan will be submitted for the proposed church. 7. There is a covered Drop -Off at the Main Entry which is at the southwest comer of the building. a. Covered Drop -Off — Drive Width = 15'-6 %", Clearance height = 15'-7", Eave height = IT - 0", Ridge height= 21 "- 9". 8. The connection between the proposed building and the existing building is a proposed enclosed walkway with a stairway and elevator at the existing building. 9. All fencing will be noted on the Site Plan and a fencing plan will be submitted for review. RERARCHT/HIGHLAND LETTER 01.LET.DOC Letter to Page 2 Dana Carney 10. Site lighting will be noted on the Site Plan and a lighting plan will be submitted for review. 11. Dumpster or residential trash containers will be noted on the Site Plan along with the required screening. 12. The proposed Parking Area east of the proposed building will be redrawn on the Site Plan to comply with the City's buffer and landscape ordinances. 13. Screening will be applied and noted on the east site of the proposed Parking Lot. 14. Alley right-of-way and easement abandonment is requested adjacent to owner's property. Letters of approval from utility companies for right-of-way easement abandonments will be submitted. Vadance/Wavers: 1. Building Setbacks — All Building Setbacks including proposed changes are noted on the Site Plan and will be noted on the Survey and Replat when approved. 2. Parking Variance — A Parking Variance is requested. Public Works: 1. As Per the Master Street Plan to meet commercial standards — A thirty (30) foot Right -Of -Way dedication from the center line of Pine Street at the property frontage along the street is noted on the Site Plan and will be noted on the Survey and Replat. 2. As Per the Master Street Plan to meet commercial standards — A thirty (30) foot Right -Of -Way dedication from the center line of 17th Street at the property frontage along the street is noted on the Site Plan and will be noted on the Survey and Replat. 3. As Per the Master Street Plan to meet commercial standards — A thirty (30) foot Right -Of -Way dedication from the center line of Oak Street at the property frontage along the street is noted on the Site Plan and will be noted on the Survey and Replat. 4. As Per the Master Street Plan to meet commercial standards — A thirty (30) foot Right -Of -Way dedication from the center line of 18th Street at the property frontage along the street is noted on the Site Plan and will be noted on the Survey and Replat. 5. As Per the Master Street Plan to meet commercial standards — A twenty (20) foot radial Right - Of -Way dedication at the intersection of 17"' Street/Pine Street; 18'h Street/Oak Street; and 18th Street/Pine Street is noted on the Site Plan and will be noted on the Survey and Replat. 6. All curb & gutter or sidewalks damaged and need to be repaired or replaced during construction will be repaired or replaced upon issuance of a Building Permit for the proposed project. 7. All old driveway cuts not used will be replaced upon issuance of a Building Permit for the proposed project. 8. Measures to control stormwater runoff form the increased impervious surfaces of the proposed building and parking area will be implemented to not damage adjacent property upon issuance of a Building Permit for the proposed project. 9. A franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for private improvements located in the right-of-way. Utilities and Fire Department[County Planning: 1. Wastewater— The owner intends to build into the Alley and will work with the Utility to abandon the existing the sewer main and provide sewer service to properties on the west side of Pine Street being served by the existing sewer main. Owner will request letter of approval. 2. Entergy - The owner intends to build into the Alley and will work with the Utility to re-route any RER/HIGHLAND LETTER 12.30.10_03.LET.DOC Letter to page 3 Dana Camey existing service lines as necessary to continue service to adjacent or downstream properties. Owner will request letter of approval. 3. Centerpoint Entergy — Approved as submitted. No service was noted to conflict with proposed building. 4. AT&T (SBC) - The owner intends to build into the Alley and will work with the Utility to re-route any existing service lines as necessary to continue service to adjacent or downstream properties. Owner will request letter of approval. 5. Water — No objections noted. 6. Fire Department — Approved as submitted. 7. County Planning — No comments noted. 8. CATA — The site is not located on a CATA bus route. Plate 1. No Comments noted. Landscape: The Site Plan will comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Information will be noted on the Site Plan and final landscape drawings. 1. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine (9) foot wide land use buffer along the property line next to the residentially zoned property. Seventy percent (70%) of this area must remain undisturbed. This requirement will be met except where the "Mature Area" of the City requirement can be applied. See item #3 below. 2. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine (9) foot wide land use buffer along all four perimeters of the site. The Site Plan will be changed to reflect compliance with this ordinance. 3. The site is located within the designated "Mature Area" of the City; therefore, the street buffer can be reduced to six feet nine inches (6'— 9") in areas of hardship. The 6'— 9" width will be utilized, at minimum, along the eastern side of the proposed parking area. 4. The landscape ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (6-9") wide perimeter landscape strip around the site's entirety. A variance must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. The Site Plan will comply with this ordinance. 5. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence faced outward or dense wall of evergreen plantings, is required along the perimeter of the site next to residentlly zoned property. (Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees, newly planted evergreen vegetation and undergrowth that satisfies this year round requirement.) The Site Plan will reflect compliance with this ordinance. 6. Street trees are encouraged and appreciated. The Site Plan and final Landscape Plan will reflect compliance. 7. The existing Parking Lots on site will be designed to be in compliance with the landscape ordinance for this proposed building project. 8. An automated irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be complied with and noted on the Site Plan and final Landscape Plan. 9. An approved and sealed Landscape Plan will be submitted with the final sealed construction drawings and documents for issuance of a Building Permit. 10. As many existing trees as possible will be preserved on this site. The owner understands the City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as possible. Credit toward fulfilling the landscape ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. RERMIGHLAND LETTER 12.30.10 03.LET.DOC Letter to Dana Carney Other: Page 1. Responses will be submitted to staff and four (4) copies of the revised Site Plan will be included. The required notices to surrounding property owners will be sent via certified mail appropriately when other documents are prepared. We look forward to working with you in the review of this project. Thank -you, R 'E COSS, ARCHITECT Ronald E. Ross, Architect E-mail.' matrixarchtsfct�aristofle.net cc: file RERMIGHLAND LETTER 12.30.10 03.LET.DOC SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS OCTOBER 28, 2010 ITEM NO.: 3. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HIGHLAND PARK SANCTUARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT Z -4649-C Plannin Staff Comments: 1. The century -old Bill of Assurance for Braddock's Addition is hand-written and mostly illegible. It likely does not address use issues. 2. The required filing fee of $205.00 must be paid. 3. The site plan does not match any scale. Resubmit four (4) copies of the site plan to a measurable scale with all dimensions noted. 4. Provide information on the proposed new building; including building materials and building height. 5. Will there be a steeple or other architectural element on top of the building? 6. Submit signage plan. 7. Is there a canopy extension over the driveway at the southwest corner of the building? 8. Describe the connection between the two buildings. 9. Submit fence plan. 10. Submit lighting plan. 11. Indicate dumpster and required screening. 12. Proposed parking lot east of the new sanctuary does not comply with the City's buffer and landscape ordinances. Redraw and resubmit. 13. Screening is required on east perimeter of the new parking lot. 14. Alley right-of-way and easement abandonments go to the Board of Directors. Submit letters of approval from all utility companies for the right-of-way easement abandonments. Variance/Waivers: • Building Setback. • Parking Variance. Public Works: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Pine Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 17`h Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Oak Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 18'h Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 5. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 17`h Street/Pine Street; 18`x' Street/Oak Street; and 18`h Street/Pine Street. 6. With the issuance of a building permit for the proposed sanctuary, repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 7. At time of building permit for the proposed sanctuary, all old driveway cuts not shown to be used must be removed. 8. At time of building permit issuance for the proposed sanctuary and/or proposed parking lot, measures to control the increase in stormwater runoff from the increased impervious surface should be implemented to not damage adjacent property. 9. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. ITEM NO.: 3, CON'T Z-4649�C Utilities and Fire Department/County Plannin : Wastewater: Alley must be retained as easement for existing sewer main unless main is abandoned. Sewer main cannot be abandoned unless Owner/Developer provides sewer service to property on West side of Pine Street being served by existing sewer main. No construction allowed over existing main unless abandoned. Entergy: No comments received. Centerpoint Energy: Approved as submitted. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: No objections. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine (9) foot wide land use buffer along the property line next to the residentially zoned property. Seventy percent (70%) of this are must remain undisturbed. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine (9) foot street buffer along all four perimeters of the site. Currently, the site is not meeting this minimal requirement. This site is located within the designated "Mature Area" of the City; therefore, the street buffer can be reduced to six foot nine inches (6'-9") in areas of hardship. The landscape ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (6'-9") wide perimeter landscape strip around the site's entirety. A variance must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the perimeter of the site, next to the residentially zoned property. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees, newly planted evergreen vegetation, and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. Street trees are both highly encouraged and appreciated. The existing parking lots on site must be in full compliance with the landscape ordinance in conjunction with this new building application. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. ITEM NO.: 3. CON'T 2-4649_C Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan, (if required), no later than Wednesday November 3, 2010. Required notices must be sent via certified mail no later than Wednesday November 3, 2010 and proof of notification returned to staff by November 12, 2010. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS JANUARY 26, 2011 ITEM NO.: A. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HIGHLAND PARK SANCTUARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT Z -4649-C PIanning Staff Comments: 1. The century -old Bill of Assurance for Braddock's Addition is hand-written and mostly illegible. It likely does not address use issues. 2. The required filing fee of $205.00 must be paid. 3. The site plan does not match any scale. Resubmit four (4) copies of the site plan to a measurable scale with all dimensions noted. 4. Provide information on the proposed new building; including building materials and building height. 5. Will there be a steeple or other architectural element on top of the building? 6. Submit signage plan. 7. Is there a canopy extension over the driveway at the southwest corner of the building? 8. Describe the connection between the two buildings. 9. Submit fence plan. 10. Submit lighting plan. 11. Indicate dumpster and required screening. 12. Proposed parking lot east of the new sanctuary does not comply with the City's buffer and landscape ordinances. Redraw and resubmit. 13. Screening is required on east perimeter of the new parking lot. 14. Alley right-of-way and easement abandonments go to the Board of Directors. Submit letters of approval from all utility companies for the right-of-way easement abandonments. Variance/Waivers: • Building Setback. • Parking Variance. Public Works: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Pine Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 2. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 17`h Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 3. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that Oak Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 4. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Street Plan specifies that 18t" Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to thirty (30) feet from centerline. 5. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of 17`h Street/Pine Street; 18`h Street/Oak Street; and 18`h Street/Pine Street. 6. With the issuance of a building permit for the proposed sanctuary, repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 7. At time of building permit for the proposed sanctuary, all old driveway cuts not shown to be used must be removed. 8. At time of building permit issuance for the proposed sanctuary and/or proposed parking lot, measures to control the increase in stormwater runoff from the increased impervious surface should be implemented to not damage adjacent property. 9. Obtain a franchise agreement from Public Works (Bennie Nicolo, 371-4818) for the private improvements located in the right-of-way. ITEM NO.: A. CON'T Z -4649-C Utilities and Fire D artment/Count Planning: Wastewater: Alley must be retained as easement for existing sewer main unless main is abandoned. Sewer main cannot be abandoned unless Owner/Developer provides sewer service to property on West side of Pine Street being served by existing sewer main. No construction allowed over existing main unless abandoned. Entergy: No comments received. Centerpoint Energy: Approved as submitted. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: No objections. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. LATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: Site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine (9) foot wide land use buffer along the property line next to the residentially zoned property. Seventy percent (70%) of this are must remain undisturbed. The zoning buffer ordinance requires a nine (9) foot street buffer along all four perimeters of the site. Currently, the site is not meeting this minimal requirement. This site is located within the designated "Mature Area" of the City; therefore, the street buffer can be reduced to six foot nine inches (6'-9") in areas of hardship. The landscape ordinance requires a six foot nine inch (6'-9") wide perimeter landscape strip around the site's entirety. A variance must be obtained from the City Beautiful Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the perimeter of the site, next to the residentially zoned property. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees, newly planted evergreen vegetation, and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. Street trees are both highly encouraged and appreciated. The existing parking lots on site must be in full compliance with the landscape ordinance in conjunction with this new building application. An automatic irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling landscape ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or larger. ITEM Nfl.: A. CONT Z -4648-C other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan, (if required), no later than Wednesday February 2, 2011. Required notices must be sent via certified mail no later than Wednesday February 9, 2011 and proof of notification returned to staff by February 18, 2011.