HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5403-B Staff AnalysisAugust 24, 1993
ITEM NO.; I6 _ FILE Z- 4Q3 -B
NAME
LOCATIQN:
QhLIOR /APPLICANT:
PR P AL:
ORDINA,NCE DEZIGN STAIJDARDS:
1. Site Lof,ation
Fellowship Bible Church -
Conditional Use Permit
12601 Hinson Road
Fellowship Bible Church/
Bud Finley, Agent
The applicant requests a
conditional use permit to allow
for the construction of a new
2,000 seat sanctuary, a
maintenance/storage building, two
future additions to the existing
learning center and an expansion
of the parking lot on this existing
R-2 zoned church site. The
existing sanctuary is to be
remodeled into a chapel and
classrooms with two entrance
canopies added. The learning
center and youth building are
also proposed for remodeling.
The site is located at the southwest corner of Hinson Road
and Napa Valley Road.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
All improvements proposed in this conditional use permit
application are to be constructed on the existing Fellowship
Bible Church site.
There are several institutional type uses in the immediate
vicinity of the church including Asbury United Methodist
Church, Pulaski Academy, the West Little Rock Library and
some doctors, offices.
A large area of single family homes, Pleasant Valley,
extends north of this site across Hinson Road.
As this is not an expansion beyond the existing church
property, the proposed use should be compatible with the
neighborhood.
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SUBDIVISION
3. On -Site Drives and Parkinor
There is currently a substantial parking area of 442 spaces
on the site. A significant number of those spaces will be
eliminated by the new worship center. The applicant is -
proposing to construct 62 more parking spaces which will
help compensate for those parking spaces displaced by the
construction of the new worship center. The new worship
center will have seating for 2,000 people, requiring 500
on-site parking spaces. The applicant is proposing a total
on-site parking area of 415 spaces. If the church intends
to utilize adjacent sites, such as Pulaski Academy, to meet
the parking requirement, a written five year agreement
should be obtained.
4. ,�creening and Buffers
Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances
is required. The parking lot in the southwest corner of the
site must be redesigned to provide for minimal landscaping
area. t
5. City Engineer Qgmments
Remove existing driveway apron on Napa Valley at the
southeast corner of this site. Additional detention
facilities are needed.
6. utility commen
Little Rock Municipal Water Works states additional on-site
fire protection will probably be required. Arkansas Power
and Light requires additional easements. See Arkansas Power
and Light's copy of site plan in file.
7. Analysis
The applicant proposes a major expansion and remodeling of
the existing church on this R-2 zoned site.
Of primary concern with a facility of this size is assuring
that adequate parking is available. The church is in the
process of obtaining additional property nearby which will
allow for construction of other parking spaces.
An agreement has been reached with Pulaski Academy which
will allow the church to utilize the school parking lot.
8. Staff Recommencetion
Staff recommends approval of this application subject to:
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ITEM 16 (Continued) FILE Z- 4 -B
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances.
2. Compliance with the City Engineer Comments.
3. A letter of agreement with Pulaski Academy allowing
for the use of the school's parking lot.
(AUGUST 5, 1993)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the proposal and
noted the items of concern outlined above. Other items of
concern noted were as follow.
1. Provide the height of the proposed worship center, including
any steeple structure.
2. Provide details on the three connections between the
learning center and the worship center. Are they elevated
sidewalks? If so, is there adequate clearance for fire
apparatus?
The applicant advised the Committee that the building will not be
a conventional building with a steeple and the 35 foot height
limit will not be a problem. He said a letter of agreement with
Pulaski Academy will be forthcoming, but no lease. The applicant
further stated that a redesign could be done to deal with
concerns about the southwest corner, trees etc. The Committee
was informed that further detail could be provided on building
clearances and construction and that the detention issue would be
discussed with Public Works.
After a brief discussion, it was determined that there were no
further outstanding issues and this item was forwarded to the
full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING MMI I ACTIO (AUGUST 24, 1993)
The applicant, Bud Finley, was present. There were no objectors
present.
The Planning staff presented the item and a staff recommendation
of approval. The Commission was informed that a revised site
plan had been submitted which answered all outstanding concerns.
An agreement has been received from Pulaski Academy which allows
the church to use the school's parking lot. With the redesign of
the site to accommodate the 25 foot buffer in the southwest
corner, there will be 400 on-site parking spaces.
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ITEM 1 (Continued) F L$ 7 - An-
Due to the grade of the site, the proposed worship center will
have a height not to exceed 50 feet. There will be no steeple
structure.
The elevated skywalks will have a 15 foot clearance.
It was determined that there were no outstanding issues and this
item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.
The vote was it ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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