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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4670 Staff AnalysisJune 10, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 NAME: Second Presbyterian Church Conditional Use Permit (Z-4670) LOCATION: The southeast corner of the intersection of I-430 and State Highway No. 10 (600 Pleasant Valley Drive) OWNER/APPLICANT: Second Presbyterian Church/ H. Terry Rasco PROPOSAL: To construct a 30,000 square feet addition (two-story Sunday School classroom, kitchen, stage, etc.) to an existing sanctuary (600 capacity) and a net increase of about 150 parking spaces as well as the proposed median cut and. median realignment on Pleasant Valley Drive on 8.70+ acres of land that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to an interstate on the west (I-430) and arterial on the north (Cantrell Road) and a collector street on the east (Pleasant Valley Drive). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This site is adjacent to an interstate and an arterial street on the west and north respectively, and multifamily on the south and east. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki Two access drives to Pleasant Valley Drive currently serve this site. The site also contains 236 parking spaces. The proposal calls for the realignment of the June 10, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 - Continued northernmost median cut as well as a new median cut on the south. The proposal also provides for a total of 381 parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers The proposal contains a 6 feet wood screening fence on the south property line as well as leaving all areas not constructed upon in their natural state. 5. Analysis The staff feels that the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, need a revised site plan which would show the existing access points on the east side of Pleasant Valley Drive as well as on the church property. 6. City Engineerinq Comments The applicant needs to; (1) meet stormwater detention requirements; (2) submit a revised site plan which realigns both sides of the existing median cut (north and south); and (3) deletes the southernmost proposed median cut 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan which includes all the access points on the east side of Pleasant Valley Drive, as well as the west side, realigns both sides of the existing median cut (north and south), and deletes the proposed southern median cut; and (2) complies with City Engineering comments numbered 1, 2 and 3. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with stormwater detention requirements but expressed surprise and concern over the City Engineer's recommendations on the proposed accesses. The Committee asked that the Staff and the applicant meet to try and resolve the access issues. The Water Works stated that an on-site fire protection system may be required. June 10, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The applicant stated that they were withdrawing the request for a median cut and a median realignment. The Commission then voted 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 abstention (Jones) to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. June 10, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 NAME: Second Presbyterian Church Conditional Use Permit (Z-4670) LOCATION: The southeast corner of the intersection of I-430 and State Highway No. 10 (600 Pleasant Valley Drive) OWNER/APPLICANT: Second Presbyterian Church/ H. Terry Rasco PROPOSAL: To construct a 30,000 square feet addition (two-story Sunday School classroom, kitchen, stage, etc.) to an existing sanctuary (600 capacity) and a net increase of about 150 parking spaces as well as the proposed median cut and median realignment on Pleasant Valley Drive on 8.70+ acres of land that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to an interstate on the west (I-430) and arterial on the north (Cantrell Road) and a collector street on the east (Pleasant Valley Drive). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This site is adjacent to an interstate and an arterial street on the west and north respectively, and multifamily on the south and east. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin Two access drives to Pleasant Valley Drive currently serve this site. The site also contains 236 parking spaces. The proposal calls for the realignment of the June 10, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 - Continued northernmost median cut as well as a new median cut on the south. The proposal also provides for a total of 381 parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers The proposal contains a 6 feet wood screening fence on the south property line as well as leaving all areas not constructed upon in their natural state. 5. Analysis The staff feels that the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, need a revised site plan which would show the existing access points on the east side of Pleasant Valley Drive as well as on the church property. 6. City Engineering Comments The applicant needs to; (1) meet stormwater detention requirements; (2) submit a revised site plan which realigns both sides of the existing median cut (north and south); and (3) deletes the southernmost proposed median cut. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan which includes all the access points on the east side of Pleasant Valley Drive, as well as the west side, realigns both sides of the existing median cut (north and south), and deletes the proposed southern median cut; and (2) complies with City Engineering comments numbered 1, 2 and 3. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with stormwater detention requirements but expressed surprise and concern over the City Engineer's recommendations on the proposed accesses. The Committee asked that the Staff and the applicant meet to try and resolve the access issues. The Water Works stated that an on-site fire protection system may be required. June 10, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 18 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The applicant stated that they were withdrawing the request for a median cut and a median realignment. The Commission then voted 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 abstention (Jones) to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant.