HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5365-D Staff AnalysisMay 15, 1997
ITEM NO.• 1
NAME•
LOCATION•
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL•
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
FILE NO.: Z -5365--D
Geyer Springs First Baptist
Church - Revised Conditional
Use Permit
12,400 Interstate 30
Geyer Springs First Baptist
Church/John McMorran
A revised conditional use
permit is requested for the
expansion (two (2) phases) of
the existing church building
and parking area. The
property is zoned R-2.
The church is located on the north side of Interstate
30, across from the Jacuzzi Company Plant.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
The church property consists of approximately 165
acres, of which, only about 26 acres are buildable due
to the remainder of the land being located in the
floodplain. Less than 5 acres are developed. This
developed property fronts directly onto the I-30
frontage road with the remaining 160± acres separating
the church site from all adjoining property. The
existing church building is located several hundred
feet from the nearest property line.
The proposed church expansion should have no effect on
the surrounding properties.
There was no neighborhood association to notify of the
public hearing.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
The church site currently has two (2) access points
along the Interstate 30 frontage road. No other access
points'are proposed.
The new,sanctuary will have a seating capacity of 2,000
persons, which requires 500 off-street parking spaces.
May 15, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5365-D
The site currently contains 512 parking spaces. 240
parking spaces will be added with phase I and 350
parking spaces will be added with phase II, for a total
of 1,102 off-street parking spaces.
4. Screening and Buffers:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends that as many
existing trees be saved as is feasible. Saving
existing trees can help reduce the cost of planting new
ones which are required.
5. Public Works Comments:
1. Construct sidewalks on frontage per ADA
requirements. Improve access road to provide center
turn lane for drives with this construction.
2. Grading permit will be required on this new
development, if it disturbs more than one acre.
3. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this
property.
4. Contact the AHTD for work within the State Highway
right-of-way.
5. Provide required electric service for street lights
coordinator of Traffic Engineer.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
No Comments.
6A. CATA
This site is not on a Central Arkansas Transit
Authority bus route.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicant, Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, is
requesting a revised conditional use permit to allow
for the expansion of the existing church building and
parking area. The property is zoned R-2 and has a
conditional use permit for the existing church and day
care uses.
The site currently contains a 36,160 square foot church
building, a large temporary modular building, 512
parking spaces and a single-family residential
structure.
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May 15, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5365-D
The expansion of the church facility is proposed to
take place in two (2) phases. Phase I will consist of
a 85,000 square foot building addition (two story) and
construction of 240 parking spaces. This addition will
house a 2,000 seat sanctuary, offices, music rehearsal
area and classroom space. The large temporary modular
building will be removed after completion of Phase I.
Phase II will consist of a 40,000 square foot building
addition (two story) and construction of 350 additional
parking spaces. Phase II construction will accommodate
a fellowship hall area and additional classroom space.
The existing single family residential structure will
be removed during Phase II.
The proposed 2,000 seat sanctuary will require 500
parking spaces. 512 parking spaces currently exist on
the site. 590 parking spaces are proposed (Phase I and
II), for a total of 1,102 spaces.
The church is requesting a height variance to allow a
135 foot tall steeple. City Ordinance allows a 70 foot
tall church steeple by right (twice the 35 foot height
permitted in R-2 zoning). Staff recommends approval of
the height variance request given the fact that the
building site is located in the middle of 165 acres and
that a large part of the remaining acreage is in the
floodway, which acts as a natural buffer. The proposed
steeple should not adversely impact the adjacent
properties.
The church is also requesting a five (5) year deferral
for street and sidewalk improvements to the I-30
frontage road. At writing, Public Works has not made a
recommendation on this request, as they are awaiting
word from the Highway Department. The Public Works
representative will give the recommendation at the
public hearing.
with the church site being located near the center of
the 165 acres of land and the proposed church building
being located several hundred feet from the nearest
property line, the proposed church expansion should
have no effect on the surrounding properties.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff 'recommends approval of the revised conditional
use permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Landscape Comment
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May 15, 1997
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 1 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5365-D
2. Compliance with the Public Works Comments
3. Staff recommends approval of the requested height
variance for the proposed church steeple.
4. The Public Works representative will give a
recommendation on the deferral request for street
and sidewalk improvements to the I-30 frontage
road at the public hearing.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 24, 1997)
Pat McGetrick and John McMorran were present, representing
the application. Staff gave a brief description of the
proposal.
David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments with
the Committee. This discussion focused on the sidewalk
issue and center turn lane within the access road.
The applicant indicated that a request for deferral of the
sidewalks may be forthcoming.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, reviewed his
comments with the Committee. He stated that as many of the
existing trees on the site as possible should be saved.
Staff noted that the applicant is requesting a height
variance for the proposed church steeple.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission
for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 15, 1997)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as
recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was
The motion was passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays
1 absent.
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October 30, 2003
ITEM NO.: 1
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT
FILE NO.: Z -5365-D
Geyer Springs First Baptist Church —
Revised Conditional Use Permit
124001-30
Geyer Springs First Baptist Church
PROPOSAL: A revision to a previously approved conditional use
permit is requested to allow for continued use of
4 portable classroom buildings for up to 2 years.
STAFF REPORT:
On February 12, 1991, the Commission approved a conditional use permit
allowing for construction of a new church building on this R-2 zoned, 130± acre
tract. The approval included a single, two-story, 42,000 square foot building and
associated parking.
On September 6, 1994, the Commission approved an amendment to the C.U.P.
to allow for the placement of 4 portable classroom buildings on the site. Use of
the portable buildings was to be for a period of 3 years or until permanent
classroom facilities were constructed, whichever came first.
On July 18, 1996, the Commission approved an amendment to the C.U.P. to
allow for the addition of a day care and kindergarten within the existing building.
The day care/kindergarten was approved to have a maximum enrollment of 200
children. At that time, the entire congregation had not moved from Geyer
Springs to this new facility. The four previously approved portable buildings had
not yet been placed on the property. Development still consisted only of the
initial 42,000 square foot building and the associated parking.
On May 15, 1997, the Commission approved an amendment to the C.U.P.
allowing for the phased expansion of the building and parking. One large,
temporary modular building had been placed on the site adjacent to the church
building. Phase I consisted of a 85,000 square foot, two-story building addition
and additional parking. Phase I was to contain a 2,000 seat sanctuary, offices,
music rehearsal space and classrooms. The large, temporary modular building
was to be removed after the completion of Phase I. Phase II was to consist of a
40,000 square foot, two-story addition and additional parking. Phase II was to
contain a fellowship hall and additional classroom space. Phase I was
completed and the large, temporary modular building was removed.
October 30, 2003
ITEM NO.: 14 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z -5365-D
On January 21, 2000, staff approved the placement of two portable classroom
buildings on the site to be used until September 18, 2000 in anticipation of
beginning the Phase II expansion.
On February 22, 2000, staff approved the placement of two additional portable
classroom buildings, also until September 18, 2000.
On August 22, 2000, staff approved the continued use of the four portable
classroom buildings until September 2001.
On August 27, 2001, staff approved an extension, allowing the four portable
classrooms to remain until September 2002. No additional extensions were
granted and the four portable classroom buildings remain on the site.
The church is now asking for approval of the continued use of the four classroom
buildings for an additional two years. The buildings are used on Sunday
mornings for Sunday School and on Wednesday evenings for AWANA's. They
are used no more than 3 to 4 hours per week. The church anticipates beginning
a building program within the next two years.
Staff is supportive of this request. The church buildings are located within a
larger tract and are not adjacent to any particularly sensitive use.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300
feet who could be identified and the Otter Creek and SWLR United for Progress
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the request. Staff has received no
comments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request to allow the continued use of the four
portable classroom buildings until October 30, 2005 or until the next phase of
construction, whichever comes first.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 30, 2003)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "Staff
Recommendation" above. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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