HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4646 Staff AnalysisApril 21, 1986
Item No. 7 - Z-4646
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance
Requested:
Justification:
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
908 Cross Street
Lots 8 and 9 of Block 308
Original City of Little Rock
"0-3" General Office
From the side and rear yard provisions
of Section 7-102.3/d to permit a new
addition with setbacks of 8 feet and
4.6 feet
1. The present education building is the only portion of
the existing building that can be conveniently annexed
to match existing walls in said building.
2. The new facility will be an extension to the existing
building to house offices, classrooms and equipment
room.
3. ' The hallways will extend straight through making exits
from building easily accessible without curbs.
4. Steps leading to the sanctuary at the Cross Street
entrance are very high. There are no restroom
facilities in sanctuary area. Therefore, a new annex
will have restrooms at ground level to accommodate the
elderly and the handicapped. A fellowship hall also at
ground level to accommodate the elderly and the
handicapped persons participation as well as a nurses
guild room for emergencies.
Present Use of
Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of
Property: Education Building/Fellowship Hall
STAFF REPORT: ,
A. Engileering Issues
The Traffic Engineer questioned parking requirements
and if any additional were required.
April 21, 1986
Item No. 7 - Continued
B. Staff Analysis
This church site currently is generally in conformance
with all setback requirements of ordinance and probably
was constructed under the former Zoning Ordinance which
was less restrictive. The neighboring properties are
primarily single family with one building's use unknown
lying to the south. That structure was a mortuary at
some point in the past and appears to be a residential
use currently. It is that property that is the only
concern of Planning staff. A small frame building
exists on the property line adjacent to this variance
area and appears to be located such that it would be a
maximum of eight feet from the new building wall. This
relationship could present a fire hazard to the new
structure. We would encourage the church to work with
the owner of that lot toward removal. The structure
does not appear to be useful. This addition does not
expand the seating capacity of the sanctuary of the
church. Therefore, parking requirements are not an
issue of this variance.
C. Staff Recommendation
Approval of the request subject to resolving the frame
building issue on the south property line.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
The staff offered its recommendation. There were no
objectors present. The applicant presented his case. He
stated that the church could not deal with the owner of the
property to the south for removal of the garage, that owner
desires to retain the structure. He indicated the church
will clean up the south property line and erect a fence.
The Board discussed the request briefly resulting in a
motion to approve the requested as filed. The motion passed
by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent and 2 open positions.
Ed. Note:
This request required no additional off-street parking
inasmuch as the sanctuary seating capacity did not increase.