HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5326 Staff AnalysisJune 5, 1990
SUBDIVISIONS
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NAME: Pankey Chapel A.M.E. Church
Conditional Use Permit (Z-5326)
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Russ and
Dunbar Streets
OWNER/APPLICANT: A.M.E. Church/James A.
Williams
PROPOSAL:
To construct a one story 960 square foot church (capacity -
30) and eight paved parking spaces on 0.15 plus or minus
acres of land that is zoned 11R-211.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Adjacent to two residential streets (Russ & Dunbar)
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
The site is abutted by single family uses to the north
(side yard relationship) and south (front yard
relationship) and vacant land to the east and west.
A low intensity church use should be compatible with
the surrounding area.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking
The plan contains two access drives onto Dunbar Street
and eight paved parking spaces.
4. screening and Buffers
The plan shows landscaping on Russ and Dunbar Streets
and a privacy fence on the north property line.
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June 5, 1990
SUBDVISIONS
Item No, 6 Continued
5. City Engineer Comments
(1) Improvement to both Russ and Dunbar Streets will be
required unless waived; (2) Improvements would include
curb and gutter, one half street paving and sidewalks;
and (3) redesign the curb cuts to reduce the width of
the western most opening and to reduce the eastern most
opening in order to save the 36" Oak tree.
6. Analysis
The Staff feels that the proposed use will be
compatible with the surrounding area. The Staff also
strongly encourages the redesign of the eastern most
curb cut in order to save the 36" Oak tree. Finally,
the Staff supports the street improvement waiver due to
the fact that both streets dead end near the site and
because the value of the proposed construction cannot
support the cost of the off-site improvements.
7. Staff Recommendation
Approval provided: (1) The applicant agrees to submit a
revised site plan that contains redesigned curb cuts as
previously outlined; and (2) subject to Planning
Commission approval of a waiver of the off-site street
improvements.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
The applicant was present. The Staff explained its
recommendation regarding the redesign of the curb cut and
the waiver of the street improvements. A general discussion
ensued. The applicant agreed to submit a revised site plan
to the Staff. The City Engineer stated that the reduced
curb returns could be constructed of raised asphalt rather
than concrete curbs.
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June 5, 1990
SUBDIVISION
Item No. 5 Continued
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The
City Engineer reiterated their support of the street
improvement waivers due to the fact that both streets did
end near the site and also due to the fact that the proposed
construction value would not likely support the cost of the
off site improvements. The City Engineer also stated that
Russ Street is scheduled to be a CDBG construction project
in 1991-1992 and would include curb, gutter, street and
drainage to a point just north of this site. The Commission
then voted 10 ayes, 1 absent to approve the application as
recommended by the Staff, reviewed by the Subdivision
Committee and agreed to by the applicant.