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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4671-C Staff AnalysisJanuary 28, 2010 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z -4671-C NAME: LOCATION: OW NER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: 2 3 SITE LOCATION: Trinity United Methodist Church Columbarium — Conditional Use Permit 1101 N. Mississippi Avenue Trinity UMC A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the addition of a columbarium to this existing, R-2 zoned church site. The property is located at the southeast corner of Evergreen and N. Mississippi. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The church has been a part of this neighborhood for many years. Two other churches are located across Mississippi Street to the west. Single family residences are located adjacent to the south and across Evergreen to the north. An elementary school is adjacent to the east. The proposed columbarium is to be located at the northwest corner of the building, near the intersection of Mississippi and Evergreen. This small, park -like addition to the church's campus will not affect the church's continued compatibility with the neighborhood. All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the Meriwether Neighborhood Association were notified of this proposal. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The church has large areas of parking located on the north, south and east sides of the building. Access to the parking is from both Mississippi and Evergreen. The property has more than sufficient parking to accommodate the proposed use. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. January 28, 2010 ITEM NO.: 5 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: FILE NO.: Z -4671-C 1. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Mississippi Avenue and Evergreen Street. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comments received. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: No objection. Fire Department: No comments received. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JANUARY 7, 2010) Randy Stocks was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and noted no additional information was needed. Public Works Comments were briefly discussed. The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: Trinity United Methodist Church occupies the R-2 zoned, 4.32± acre tract located at the southeast corner of Mississippi and Evergreen. The church has been at this location for many years. The property contains a large building occupied by a sanctuary, offices and classrooms. Parking is located on the north, south and east sides of the property. The church is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the addition of a columbarium. VA January 28, 2010 ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4671-C The columbarium will consist of a 5 -foot tall masonry wall in a garden -like setting surrounded by landscaping. Benches and a fountain will complement the setting. The circular, masonry wall will contain compartments for ashes of the deceased. The prayer garden and columbarium will be located at the northwest corner of the building, between the building and the corner of Mississippi and Evergreen. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The proposed prayer garden and columbarium should have no impact on other area properties. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. STAFF RECOMMENDATI Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the Public Works Comments in Section 5 of the agenda Staff Report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 28, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions as noted 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 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 3 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS L�c JANUARY 07, 2010 ITEM NO.: S. TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COLUMBARIUM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — 1101 NORTH MISSISSIPPI fZ-4571-C) Planning Staff Comments: 1. No comments. 2. There is no Bill of Assurance for this acreage tract. Variance/Waivers.- 0 ariance/Waivers: • None requested. Public Works: 1. A twenty (20) foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Mississippi Avenue and Evergreen Street. Utilities and Fire DeDartment/County Plannine: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: No comments received. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: No objection. Fire Department: No comments received. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: This site is not located on a CATA bus route. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: No comments. Other: Submit responses to staff comments and four (4) copies of revised site plan (if necessary) no later than Wednesday January 13, 2010. Required notices must be sent via certified mail no later than January 13, 2010 and proof of notice returned to staff by January 23, 2010.