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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4880 Staff AnalysisSeptember 8, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Z-4880 NAME: Lighthouse Center Church Conditional Use Permit (Z-4880) LOCATION: The east side of south Maple approximately 200 feet south of 18th Street (1813 South Maple) OWNER/APPLICANT: Imran Bohra/Clarence Harville PROPOSAL: To convert a condemned single family structure (1,020 square feet) to a church (30 capacity) on land that is zoned " R - 3 . " ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to a residential street (Maple Street). 2. ComRatibility With Neighborhood This property lies within the Stephens Neighborhood Plan. The plan shows this area as single family. This particular structure has been condemned and is abutted by a vacant lot with single family and Stephens School located to the north, single family to the south, single family to the east (separated by an alley), and single family located to the west (side yard relationship). A neighborhood church on a small scale, in addition to the upgrading of a condemned structure would be compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking The applicant is proposing to construct six gravel parking spaces which will take access from an existing paved alley (east). September 8, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. B - Continued 4. Screening and Buffers No landscape plan has been submitted. The applicant needs to be advised that the parking area will require landscaping and/or fencing. 5. Analysis The staff feels that the rehabilitation of a condemned structure would enhance this area. The staff also feels that the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area. The staff does, however, feel that the proposed parking area should be paved in accordance with City standards. 6. City Engineer Comments None. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) pave the parking area; and (2) meet City Landscape Ordinance requirements. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: There were no unresolved issues. The applicant was present as were three objectors. The staff stated that the applicant had agreed to meet all requirements and recommended approval of the application. September 8, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Tfpm No_ B - Continued Ms. Farmer, Ms. Paulett Bassett, and Ms. Future May Watts all spoke in opposition to the proposed church primarily due to what they felt would be an increase in noise and traffic in the neighborhood. The City Attorney stated that an affidavit should be on record with the Public Works Department regarding the condemned status of the property. The applicant stated that he thought that it had been taken care of. A lengthy discussion ensued over the proposed use of the property. The Commission then voted 4 ayes, 3 noes, 3 absent, and 1 open position to approve the application as filed. The motion failed due to a lack of six votes affirming or denying the proposal. The item was then automatically deferred to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting (August 25, 1987). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (8-25-87) The applicant was present. There were some objectors present. The Commission did not act on this item due to the fact that a quorum was not present. The item was automatically deferred until the September 8, 1987, Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (9-8-87) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. The Commission briefly discussed the issue and felt that the property was too small for the proposed use. The Commission then voted 1 aye, 8 noes, 1 absent, 1 abstention (T. Grace Jones) to, deny the application.