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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5239-C Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -5239-C NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT• PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Our House - Conditional Use Permit 302 E. Roosevelt Road U.S. Department of Health and Human and U.S. General Services Administration/Our House by Joe Flaherty A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a 20,000 square foot building which (in conjunction with five other existing buildings on this site) will be used as transitional and emergency housing and other related services as provided by Our House. The property is zoned R-4. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the filing fee. The site, which is the old V.A. Hospital site, is located on the north side of E. Roosevelt Road, just west of Interstate 30. Compatibility with Nei hborhood: The proposed site is within the old V.A. Hospital site, with the main hospital building located immediately west. The properties south of this site (across Roosevelt Road) include residential uses, a church and a service station. Another service station is located immediately east of this site, with Interstate 30 further east. The properties to the north(across East 24th Street) are predominantly single family and two- family residences. The proposed use should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: Access to the site will be gained by utilizing an existing driveway from Roosevelt Road. FILE NO.: Z -5239-C (Cont. The housing provided by Our House is unique in that less than ten percent of the people that are provided housing own a vehicle. The office space, trade school and day care uses within the existing buildings and the proposed new building will require 30 parking spaces. There is more than adequate paved parking on the site to meet this requirement as well as to accommodate any parking needed for the emergency and transitional housing uses. 4. Screening and Buffers: An upgrade in landscaping toward compliance with the Landscape Ordinance equal to the building expansion percentage increased will be required. 5. Public Works Comments: A sketch grading and drainage plan and Topographic information will be required. If the disturbed site is over 5 acres, an ADPC&E permit will be required. 1992 AHTD traffic count for Roosevelt Road was 14,170 vehicles in the vicinity of this location. Stormwater detention ordinance applies. 6. Utility Comments: L.R. Wastewater: Sewer mains on this property are private.- Utility does not have plans showing location or condition of any sewer main on this property. L.R. Water Works: Existing lines that provide service will have to be relocated and/or abandoned. They have frontage on an 8" main in E. 24th Street. Domestic and fire service including on site hydrants as recommended by the Fire Department should be off 24th Street. L.R. Fire Department: Contact for proper fire hydrant spacing. 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 20,000 square foot building which (in conjunction with five other existing buildings on the site) will be utilized as transitional and emergency housing and other related services as provided by Our House. The property is zoned R-4. Based on the fact that Our House is philanthropic/charitable organization, the applicant has requested a waiver of the $250.00 filing fee. The proposed new 20,000 square foot structure will be one-story on the west side and two -stories on the east 2 NO.: Z -5239-C (Cont. side. This building will include four small offices and emergency and transitional housing (and related uses) for approximately 100 persons. Buildings 4 and 5 (as shown on the attached site plan) will be removed from the site prior to construction of the new building. The proposed 20,000 square foot building meets and exceeds all area setbacks as required by ordinance. The other existing structures on this site include buildings 3, 6, 9, 13 and 14 as labeled on the attached site plan. Building 3 contains transitional housing for families (35 persons maximum). Building 6 has office space downstairs and three living units on the second floor. Building 9 houses a small engine/small appliance repair training shop, an IBM computer jobs training school, two adult computer literacy training programs, a human development classroom and a state -licensed day care center for a maximum of 30 children. Building 13 and 14 are used for grounds maintenance equipment parking and for storage. As noted earlier, the housing provided by Our House is unique in that less than 10 percent of the people that are provided housing own a vehicle. The office space, trade school and day care uses within the existing buildings and the proposed new building require 30 parking spaces. There is more than adequate paved parking as the site to meet this requirement as well as to accommodate any parking needed for the emergency and transitional housing uses. The shelter (emergency and transitional housing) will be a 24 hour operation. The trade school/day care will typically have daytime classes with an occasional night class. The offices will be operated during daytime hours. The continuing use of this property for emergency and transitional housing along with the other services provided by Our House, in addition to the construction of the new building, should have no adverse effect on the surrounding properties. 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and of the waiver of the filing fee subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Screening and Buffers Comments 2. Compliance with the Public Works Comments 3. Compliance with the Utility Comments 3 FILE NO.: Z -5239-C Cont. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 19, 1996) Joe Flaherty was present, representing the application. Mr. Flaherty gave a brief description of the proposal. Mr. Flaherty explained the current uses on the property and the proposed new structure. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, stated that an upgrade in landscaping would be required. Mr. Flaherty stated that he agreed to the landscaping upgrade. Mr. Flaherty stated that the hours of operation will be as follows: 1. Shelter (emergency and transitional housing) - 24 hour operation 2. School and daycare - daytime classes with occasional night classes. 3. Offices - daytime hours After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 1996) Joe Flaherty was present, representing the application. Larry Jones, of the Planning Staff, explained to the Commission that he received a phone call from Director Wilson requesting that the item be deferred. Director Wilson stated that not enough of the neighbors had been notified of the proposal. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that Director Wyrick had also called and requested that the item be deferred. Director Wyrick stated that a meeting needed to be held with the neighbors regarding this proposal. Joe Flaherty, of Our House, addressed the Commission regarding the deferral requests. Mr. Flaherty stated that there is a $2,300,000 grant application pending regarding this proposal. Mr. Flaherty stated that in order for Our House to obtain the grant to construct the new building on this site and close down the Main Street location, he had to have two things by November 1st. Mr. Flaherty stated that he had to have the deed to the property and zoning approval for the new building by November 1st or Our House would lose the grant, as this is a one time opportunity. There was a general discussion regarding this issue including the notification of the neighbors and neighborhoods, the Our House use and the deferral of this item. 4 FILE NO.: Z -5239-C Cont. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, suggested that this item be deferred to the next Planning Commission meeting on October 24, 1996. Mr. Lawson stated that this would still perhaps allow Mr. Flaherty time to respond to the grantor by November 1st. After further discussion, the Commission voted to defer this item to the rezoning agenda of October 24, 1996 with a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 24, 1996) Joe Flaherty and Joseph Kaufman, of Our House, were present, representing the application. There were several persons present opposing the application. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval. Joseph Kaufman, of Our House, addressed the Commission. Mr. Kaufman gave a brief description of the Our House program. Mr. Kaufman presented a video to the Commission which detailed the services offered by Our House. Deshawn Jackson spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Jackson read a written statement. Nellie Leonard addressed the Commission and spoke in opposition to the proposal. She stated that she did not want the people from Our House in the neighborhood. Nacole Gilbert also spoke in opposition to the application. Radell Clark also spoke in opposition to the proposed conditional use permit. Mr. Clark stated that the proposed use would not be appropriate for the neighborhood. Commissioner Daniel made a brief statement in support of the application. There was a brief discussion/question and answer session between the Commission and Joe Flaherty, of Our House. The general day-to-day operations of Our House was discussed. Commissioner Hawn made a brief statement concerning the Our House use and the Neighborhood concerns. There was a brief discussion regarding the hours of operation and security. Gloria Wilson addressed the Commission in opposition to the conditional use permit. Director Wilson stated that Our House would not be a compatible use with the neighborhood. 5 FILE NO.: Z -5239-C (Cont. There was a brief discussion regarding other locations that Our House could locate. Raymond Rodgers spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Rodgers stated many of the same concerns discussed earlier as reasons for opposition. Commissioner Brandon gave a brief statement supporting the application. Commissioner Woods gave a closing statement in support of the conditional use permit. A motion was made to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes and 2 nays. A motion was made to approve the waiver of the filing fee. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes and 3 nays. 6 October 24, 1996 ITEM NO.: H FILE NO.: Z -5239-C NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT• PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Our House - Conditional Use Permit 302 E. Roosevelt Road U.S. Department of Health and Human and U.S. General Services Administration/Our House by Joe Flaherty A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a 20,000 square foot building which (in conjunction with five other existing buildings on this site) will be used as transitional and emergency housing and other related services as provided by Our House. The property is zoned R-4. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the filing fee. The site, which is the old V.A. Hospital site, is located on the north side of E. Roosevelt Road, just west of Interstate 30. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: The proposed site is within the old V.A. Hospital site, with the main hospital building located immediately west. The properties south of this site (across Roosevelt Road) include residential uses, a church and a service station. Another service station is located immediately east of this site, with Interstate 30 further east. The properties to the north(across East 24th Street) are predominantly single family and two- family residences. The proposed use should not have an adverse effect on the surrounding properties. October 24, 1996 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5239--C 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: Access to the site will be gained by utilizing an existing driveway from Roosevelt Road. The housing provided by Our House is unique in that less than ten percent of the people that are provided housing own a vehicle. The office space, trade school and day care uses within the existing buildings and the proposed new building will require 30 parking spaces. There is more than adequate paved parking on the site to meet this requirement as well as to accommodate any parking needed for the emergency and transitional housing uses. 4. Screening and_Buffers: An upgrade in landscaping toward compliance with the Landscape Ordinance equal to the building expansion percentage increased will be required. 5. Public Works Comments: V 7. A sketch grading and drainage plan and Topographic information will be required. If the disturbed site is over 5 acres, an ADPC&E permit will be required. 1992 AHTD traffic count for Roosevelt Road was 14,170 vehicles in the vicinity of this location. Stormwater detention ordinance applies. Utility Comments: L.R. Wastewater: Sewer mains on this property are private. Utility does not have plans showing location or condition of any sewer main on this property. L.R. Water Works: Existing lines that provide service will have to be relocated and/or abandoned. They have frontage on an 8" main in E. 24th Street. Domestic and fire service including on site hydrants as recommended by the Fire Department should be off 24th Street. L.R. Fire Department: Contact for proper fire hydrant spacing. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 20,000 square foot building which (in conjunction with five other existing buildings on the site) will be utilized as transitional and emergency housing and other related services as E October 24, 1996 ITEM NO.: _ B (Cont.] FILE NO.: Z -5239-C provided by Our House. The property is zoned R-4. Based on the fact that Our House is philanthropic/charitable organization, the applicant has requested a waiver 'of the $250.00 filing fee. The proposed new 20,000 square foot structure will be one-story on the west side and two -stories on the east side. This building will include four small offices and emergency and transitional housing (and related uses) for approximately 100 persons. Buildings 4 and 5 (as shown on the attached site plan) will be removed from the site prior to construction of the new building. The proposed 20,000 square foot building meets and exceeds all area setbacks as required by ordinance. The other existing structures on this site include buildings 3, 6, 9, 13 and 14 as labeled on the attached site plan. Building 3 contains transitional housing for families (35 persons maximum). Building 6 has office space downstairs and three living units on the second floor. Building 9 houses a small engine/small appliance repair training shop, an IBM computer jobs training school, two adult computer literacy training programs, a human development classroom and a state -licensed day care center for a maximum of 30 children. Building 13 and 14 are used for grounds maintenance equipment parking and for storage. As noted earlier, the housing provided by Our House is unique in that less than 10 percent of the people that are provided housing own a vehicle. The office space, trade school and day care uses within the existing buildings and the proposed new building require 30 parking spaces. There is more than adequate paved parking as the site to meet this requirement as well as to accommodate any parking needed for the emergency and transitional housing uses. The shelter (emergency and transitional housing) will be a 24 hour operation. The trade school/day care will typically have daytime classes with an occasional night class. The offices will be operated during daytime hours. The continuing use of this property for emergency and transitional housing along with the other services provided by Our House, in addition to the construction of the new building, should have no adverse effect on the surrounding properties. 3 October 24, 1996 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5239-C 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and of the waiver of the filing fee subject to the applicant complying with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Screening and Buffers Comments 2. Compliance with the Public Works Comments 3. Compliance with the Utility Comments SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 19, 1996) Joe Flaherty was present, representing the application. Mr. Flaherty gave a brief description of the proposal. Mr. Flaherty explained the current uses on the property and the proposed new structure. Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, stated that an upgrade in landscaping would be required. Mr. Flaherty stated that he agreed to the landscaping upgrade. Mr. Flaherty stated that the hours of operation will be as follows: 1. Shelter (emergency and transitional housing) - 24 hour operation 2. School and daycare - daytime classes with occasional night classes. 3. Offices - daytime hours After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 1996) Joe Flaherty was present, representing the application. Larry Jones, of the Planning Staff, explained to the Commission that he received a phone call from Director Wilson requesting that the item be deferred. Director Wilson stated that not enough of the neighbors had been notified of the proposal. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that Director Wyrick had also called and requested that the item be deferred. Director Wyrick stated that a meeting needed to be held with the neighbors regarding this proposal. 4 October 24, 1996 ITEM NO.: B Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5239-C Joe Flaherty, of Our House, addressed the Commission regarding the deferral requests. Mr. Flaherty stated that there is a $2,300,000 grant application pending regarding this proposal. Mr. Flaherty stated that in order for Our House to obtain the grant to construct the new building on this site and close down the Main Street location, he had to have two things by November 1st. Mr. Flaherty stated that he had to have the deed to the property and zoning approval for the new building by November 1st or Our House would lose the grant, as this is a one time opportunity. There was a general discussion regarding this issue including the notification of the neighbors and neighborhoods, the Our House use and the deferral of this item. Jim Lawson, Planning Director, suggested that this item be deferred to the next Planning Commission meeting on October 24, 1996. Mr. Lawson stated that this would still perhaps allow Mr. Flaherty time to respond to the grantor by November 1st. After further discussion, the Commission voted to defer this item to the rezoning agenda of October 24, 1996 with a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 24, 1996) Joe Flaherty and Joseph Kaufman, of Our House, were present, representing the application. There were several persons present opposing the application. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval. Joseph Kaufman, of Our House, addressed the Commission. Mr. Kaufman gave a brief description of the Our House program. Mr. Kaufman presented a video to the Commission which detailed the services offered by Our House. Deshawn Jackson spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Jackson read a written statement. Nellie Leonard addressed the Commission and spoke in opposition to the proposal. She stated that she did not want the people from Our House in the neighborhood. Nacole Gilbert also spoke in opposition to the application. Radell Clark also spoke in opposition to the proposed conditional use permit. Mr. Clark stated that the proposed use would not be appropriate for the neighborhood. 5 October 24, 1996 ITEM NO.: B (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5239-C Commissioner Daniel made a brief statement in support of the application. There was a brief discussion/question and answer session between the Commission and Joe Flaherty, of Our House. The general day-to-day operations of Our House was discussed. Commissioner Hawn made a brief statement concerning the Our House use and the Neighborhood concerns. There was a brief discussion regarding the hours of operation and security. Gloria Wilson addressed the Commission in opposition to the conditional use permit. Director Wilson stated that Our House would not be a compatible use with the neighborhood. There was a brief discussion regarding other locations that Our House could locate. Raymond Rodgers spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Rodgers stated many of the same concerns discussed earlier as reasons for opposition. Commissioner Brandon gave a brief statement supporting the application. Commissioner Woods gave a closing statement in support of the conditional use permit. A motion was made to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes and 2 nays. A motion was made to approve the waiver of the filing fee. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes and 3 nays. 6