HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4649 Staff AnalysisApril 21, 1986
Item No. 1.0 - Z-4649
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance
Requested:
Justification:
First Baptist Church of Highland Park
3800 Block of West 18th Street
Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12 of Block 12 and
Lot 3 of Block 15, Braddock's Addition
"R-3" Single Family District and
"I-2" Light Industrial District
From the parking provisions of
Section 8-101.8.2 of the Code of
Ordinances to permit parking areas
on land zoned "R-3" and "I-2"
In October of 1979, the Board of Adjustment granted
authorization allowing the church structure to be built on
the property adjacent to and in close proximity to the
variance site. The church has grown tremendously causing
visitors and parishioners to park on the street and at a
great distance from the church building. To help alleviate
the problem, the church purchased the referenced property
and hereby requests permission to properly prepare and use
it for the parking that we severely need. The church has
already acquired permission to use Lot 3 adjacent for
parking. The mentioned property will be paved with asphalt
according to City specifications, drained as required and
marked to provide accommodation for a maximum number of
vehicles according to the City code.
Present Use of
Property: Residential/under demolition
Proposed Use of
Property: Church parking lots
STAFF REPORT:
A. Engineering Issues
Traffic access, parking plan and curb cut locations
shall be approved by the Traffic Engineer before any
building permits are issued.
April 21, 1986
Item No. 10 - Continued
B. Staff Analysis
-This request is the second from this church to use
vacant lots in the area as parking. This off street
parking will not only aid in removal of street parking,
but will eliminate some deficient housing. The lot
indicated on the south side of 18th Street abuts a lot
previously approved for parking. This lot is currently
covered with gravel and in default on the original
approval. The corner lot at 18th Street and Pine is
currently zoned "I-2" Light Industrial which is totally
out of conformance with the neighborhood zoning plan
and should be down zoned to "R-3" prior to its usage.
C. Staff Reco mendation
Approval subject to resolving the issues discussed in
the analysis.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
The staff offered its recommendation. There were two
persons present expressing concerns about the parking lot
and neighborhood security. These persons were Josephine
Berryman and Hugh Fountain. The applicant was present and
offered an overview of the proposal and history of the
church development in this area. After a lengthy discussion
of the request, a motion was made to approve the request as
filed subject to the following:
1. Cable gates on all driveways to control use by others.
2. Rezone the lot on the corner at Pine Street to "R-3"
Single Family from its current "I-2" zoning. (A
recommendation to the Planning Commission for fee and
notice waiver is added.)
3. Pave Lot 2 from the previous variance request in
accordance with ordinance standards.
The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and
2 open positions.