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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4738 Staff AnalysisNovember 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E NAME: Central Church of the Nazarene Conditional Use Permit (Z-4738) LOCATION: The south side of Baseline Road just east of Loetscher Lane (5121 Baseline Road) OWNER/APPLICANT: Central Church of the Nazarene/ Dallas Hudspeth PROPOSAL: To construct six buildings (temporary/portable? - 3,372 square feet) for use as a christian school (K-12th/150 capacity) within an existing church facility (250 capacity) on land that is zoned "R-2." 1. Site Location Adjacent to an arterial street (Baseline Road). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The church is an existing use. It is surrounded by single family uses on three sides with an office use located to the north. The existing facility is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The property contains an ingress and two egresses to Baseline Road. The property also contains 60 paved parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - Continued 5. Analysis The staff feels that a church use on this property is compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, have serious reservations about the proposal. The staff cannot support the location of the six Proposed classrooms. The lack of setback (eight feet side yard and 25 feet rear yard as required in "R-2") and the proximity of the other building creates a Potential safety problem. The applicant needs to investigate the possibility of relocating the classrooms on the west side of the property and Providing the appropriate screening and landscaping on the south property line. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) There are a series of landscape and layout problems as shown. (2) Right-of-way dedication of 45 feet from the centerline of Baseline Road is required. (3) Stormwater detention is required - show preliminary volume calculation. (4) Redesign the driveway as shown by the Traffic Engineer. (5) Only one driveway is allowed - this can be accomplished by redesign. (6) Forty-five degree parking is required on the east side of the property in order to back a car out properly - wheel stops are required on the new parking area between the family life center and the church. 6. Staff Recommendtion Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes relocation of the six proposed classrooms, the appropriate screening and landscaping, and the City Engineering concerns; and (2) comply with City Engineering comments numbered 1 through 6 as listed above. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The issue was not discussed. Additional comments are: (1) The Fire Department states that the proposed structures cannot be occupied as is; and (2) the Water works states that on-site fire service is recommended. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10-14-86) The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The staff" reiterated its recommendation of approval provided the applicant agreed to meet staff recommendations. The Commission noted that the applicant had not attended the Subdivision Committee meeting and that no revised proposal had been submitted. The Commission instructed the applicant to contact the Fire Department immediately because of the expressed safety concerns. The applicant agreed to comply. The Commission then voted 6 ayes, 0 noes and 5 absent to defer the application until the November 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and submitted a revised site plan that reversed the location of the temporary buildings from the southeast corner to the southwest corner of the property. The applicant stated that the new proposal was approved by the Fire Department and the City Traffic Engineer. The staff stated that the proposed 3' side yard and 5' rear yard were inadequate in that "R-2" zoning requires an 8' side yard and a 25' rear yard. There was some discussion about the temporary nature of the buildings. The applicant stated that they would only need the buildings for three years. The Committee stated that the applicant should try to relocate the proposed temporary structures to allow for a more side yard and rear yard setback, and that if the applicant agreed to al -year time limit, the Commission would consider the mitigating circumstances. The applicant agreed to comply. November 11, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. E - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (11-11-86) The applicant was present and submitted -a revised site plan that met ordinance setback requirements. The Commission voted 8 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee, and agreed to by the applicant. October 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 WIMUiMP LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: Central Church of the Nazarene Conditional Use Permit (Z-4738) The south side of Baseline Road just east of Loetscher Lane (5121 Baseline Road) Central Church of the Nazarene/ Dallas Hudspeth PROPOSAL: To construct six buildings (temporary/portable? - 3,372 square feet) for use as a christian school (K-12th/150 capacity) within an existing church facility (250 capacity) on land that is zoned "R-2." 1. Site Location Adjacent to an arterial street (Baseline Road). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The church is an existing use. It is surrounded by single family uses on three sides with an office use located to the north. The existing facility is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The property contains an ingress and two egresses to Baseline Road. The property also contains 60 paved parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. October 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff feels that a church use on this property is compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, have serious reservations about the proposal. The staff cannot support the location of the six proposed classrooms. The lack of setback (eight feet side yard and 25 feet rear yard as required in "R-2") and the proximity of the other building creates a potential safety problem. The applicant needs to investigate the possibility of relocating the classrooms on the west side of the property and providing the appropriate screening and landscaping on the south property line. 6. City Engineering Comments (1) There are a series of landscape and layout problems as shown. (2) Right-of-way dedication of 45 feet from the centerline of Baseline Road is required. (3) Stormwater detention is required - show preliminary volume calculation. (4) Redesign the driveway as shown by the Traffic Engineer. (5) Only one driveway is allowed'- this can be accomplished by redesign. (6) Forty-five degree parking is required on the east side of the property in order to back a car out properly - wheel stops are required on the new parking area between the family life center and the church. 6. Staff Recommendtion Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes relocation of the six proposed classrooms, the appropriate screening and landscaping, and the City Engineering concerns; and (2) comply with City Engineering comments numbered 1 through 6 as listed above. October 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No..17 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The issue was not discussed. Additional comments are: (1) The Fire Department states that the proposed structures cannot be occupied as is; and (2) the Water Works states that on-site fire service is recommended. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10-14-86) The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The staff reiterated its recommendation of approval provided the applicant agreed to meet staff recommendations. The Commission noted that the applicant had not attended the Subdivision Committee meeting and that no revised proposal had been submitted. The Commission instructed the applicant to contact the Fire Department immediately because of the expressed safety concerns. The applicant agreed to comply. The Commission then voted 6 ayes, 0 noes and 5 absent to defer the application until the November 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting. . r % October 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 NAME: Central Church of the Nazarene Conditional Use Permit (Z-4738) LOCATION: The south side of Baseline Road just east of Loetscher Lane (5121 Baseline Road) OWNER/APPLICANT: Central Church of the Nazarene/ Dallas Hudspeth PROPOSAL: To construct six buildings (temporary/portable? - 3,372 square feet) for use as a christian school (K-12th/150 capacity) within an existing church facility (250 capacity) on land that is zoned "R-2." 1. Site Location Adjacent to an arterial street (Baseline Road). 2. Compatibility with Neiqhborhood The church is an existing use. It is surrounded by single family uses on three sides with an office use located to the north. The existing facility is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The property contains an ingress and two egresses to Baseline Road. The property also contains 60 paved parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. i October 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 17 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff feels that a church use on this property is compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, have serious reservations about the proposal. The staff cannot support the location of the six proposed classrooms. The lack of setback (eight feet side yard and 25 feet rear yard as required in "R-2") and the proximity of the other building creates a potential safety problem. The applicant needs to investigate the possibility of relocating the classrooms on the west side of the property and providing the appropriate screening and landscaping on the south property line. 6. Citv Enqineerinq Comments (1) There are a series of landscape and layout problems as shown. (2) Right-of-way dedication of 45 feet from the centerline of Baseline Road is required. (3) Stormwater detention is required - show preliminary volume calculation. (4) Redesign the driveway as shown by the Traffic Engineer. (5) Only one driveway is allowed - this can be accomplished by redesign. (6) Forty-five degree parking is required on the east side of the property in order to back a car out properly - wheel stops are required on the new parking area between the family life center and the church. 6. Staff Recommendtion Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes relocation of the six proposed classrooms, the appropriate screening and landscaping, and the City Engineering concerns; and (2) comply with City Engineering comments numbered 1 through 6 as listed above. October 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No..17 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was not present. The issue was not discussed. Additional comments are: (1) The Fire Department states that the proposed structures cannot be occupied as is; and (2) the Water Works states that on-site fire service is recommended. I PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (10-14-86) The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The staff reiterated its recommendation of approval provided the applicant agreed to meet staff recommendations. The Commission noted that the applicant had not attended the Subdivision Committee meeting and that no revised proposal had been submitted. The Commission instructed the applicant to contact the Fire Department immediately because o£.the expressed safety concerns. The applicant agreed to comply. The Commission then voted 6 ayes, 0 noes and 5 absent to defer the application until the November 11, 1986, Planning Commission meeting.