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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4913 Staff AnalysisNovember 3, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 19 NAME: Jehovah's Witnesses Conditional Use Permit (Z-4913) LOCATION: The South Side.of West 51st Street Just West of Primrose Lane (5709 West 51st Street) OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: Jehovah's Witnesses/Dale R. Thiede To construct a parking lot addition (26 spaces) to an existing parking lot (34 spaces) for an existing church (213 capacity) on 0.87 acres of land that is zoned "R-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to a residential street (West 51st). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood This site is abutted on three sides by single family uses. A public school is adjacent to the west. With proper screening, the proposed parking lot will be compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives and Parki The site contains one access drive (West 51st Street) and 34 existing parking spaces. The proposal is for the construction of 26 additional parking spaces. November 3, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 19 - Continued 4. Screeninq and Buffers The applicant is proposing to use the existing trees and shrubbery as landscaping. 5. Analysis The staff feels that the proposed parking lot, with proper screening will be compatible with the surrounding area. The applicant needs to submit a revised site plan showing a six foot screening fence on the south and east property line (new parking lot only). The applicant also needs to be advised that this property has been improperly subdivided. The applicant will need to file a two lot subdivision plat on his property and the property immediately to the south. 6. City Enqineer Comments Suggest stormwater detention facilities be placed on the property due to the high percentage of impervious surface. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan showing a six-foot screening fence as outlined above; (2) properly plat the property; and (3) comply with City Engineering requirements. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with staff recommendations. There were no unresolved issues. November 3, 1987 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 19 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission voted 10 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee, and agreed to by the applicant.