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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5094-A Staff AnalysisJune 26, 1997 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -5094-A NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT• PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church - Conditional Use Permit - Taylor --Loop Road at Hinson Road Trinity Presbyterian Church/ Pat McGetrick A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a church and associated parking area on property zoned R-2. The proposed church site is located near the southwest corner of Taylor Loop and Hinson Road. 2. compatibility with Neighborhood: The proposed church site is in an area primarily single family residential in nature. The Hickory Creek PRD is located immediately south of this site. There is floodway located along the east property line. There are several other churches located in this general area. With proper screening of this site from the residential sites immediately south and north, the proposed church should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. The Westchester Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin : Access to the site will be gained by utilizing one of two proposed drives from Rahling Road. A total of 125 parking spaces is required (62 with phase I and 63 with phase II). 160 parking spaces will be provided (101 with phase I and 59 with phase II) which exceeds ordinance requirements. June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont.j FILE NO.: %-5094-A 4. Screening and Buffers: Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular use. A six foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence or dense evergreen plantings are required to help screen this site from the adjacent residential properties. 5. Public Works Comments: 1. Rawling Road is spelled Rahling Road. Applicant needs to petition for changing the name from Taylor Loop to Cantrell Road. 2. A grading permit and development permit for special flood hazard area are required prior to construction. 3. Guarantee of Rahling Road construction required prior to final platting property. 4. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 5. Hinson Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 3400. Taylor Loop Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 4000. 6. Prepare letter for street lights as required by Sec. 31-403. 7. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 16,577. Delete driveway to north, this location is not in conformance with ordinance must be 100 feet from intersection. 8. Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of work. Contact the USACE-LRD for approval prior to start of work. 6. Utility and Fire Department_ Comments: Fire Department - show fire hydrants and drive through height. Will building be sprinkled? Contact L.R. Fire Department for further details. L. R. Water Works - An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in addition to the normal charges. A 12 - inch water main extension will be required in Rahling Road. On site fire protection will be required. 2 June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5094-A 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant, Trinity Presbyterian Church, is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a new church facility on 8.58 acres located near the southwest intersection of Taylor Loop and Hinson Road. The property is zoned R-2. Phase I construction consists of 14,200 square feet of building space which will include a 250 seat sanctuary and educational space. There will be 101 parking spaces constructed with phase I. There will be two access points from Rahling Road (to be constructed). Phase II construction will include an additional 15,000 square feet of building space and 59 additional parking spaces. The sanctuary will be expanded to 500 seats. The proposed number of parking spaces exceeds ordinance requirements. All construction will be one (1) story, less than 35 feet in height. The church will have steeple structure which will be approximately 50 feet in height. All building setbacks exceed minimum ordinance requirements, therefore no variances are requested. All site signage will comply with city ordinance. Any site lighting will be low level and directed away from adjacent parcels. The applicant is also requesting to abandon a small portion of the old Taylor Loop right-of-way which is located along the north end of this property. With the realignment of Taylor Loop, this portion of right-of- way is no longer needed. With proper screening of this site from the residential property to the south and north, the proposed church should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Public Works Comments 2. Compliance with the Screening and Buffer Comments 3. Compliance with the Utility and Fire Department Comments 3 June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5094-A 4. Staff recommends approval of the proposed right- of-way abandonment for the portion of old Taylor Loop right-of-way. 5. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from the adjacent residential properties to the south. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 5, 1997) Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. David Scherer, of Public works, reviewed his comments with the Committee. Pat McGetrick stated that the site plan would be,revised to move the proposed driveway to 100 feet from the intersection of Taylor Loop and Rahling Road. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, reviewed his comments with the Committee. He stated that this site will need to be screened from the adjacent residential properties. Staff noted the requested right-of-way abandonment. After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the conditional use permit to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 26, 1997) Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval as noted. Pat McGetrick was present, representing the application. There was one person present with concerns. Sandra Harrison, of the Hickory Creek Neighborhood, addressed the Commission. She stated that she was in favor of the church project, but had concerns about the buffer area to the south (adjacent to Hickory Creek). Guy Gardner, of Trinity Presbyterian Church, stated that the church wanted to be a good neighbor. He stated that the church would do everything possible to maintain as much of the natural vegetation as possible within the 25 foot buffer area. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, stated that the 25 foot buffer area along the south property line was required 4 June 26, 1997 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5094-A and at least 60 percent of the existing vegetation must remain. Pat McGetrick stated that a 25 foot access easement existed along the south property line for the first two tracts of land. He stated that the easement did not extend to the Hickory Creek property and the buffer adjacent to the Hickory Creek Neighborhood would be maintained. A motion was made to approve the application as recommended by staff with the understanding that the 25 foot buffer area would be maintained adjacent to the Hickory Creek Neighborhood. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 5