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F. Analysis
Western Hills United Methodist Church plans a 5,000 square
foot addition to the existing sanctuary.
The building will be of brick veneer on concrete block
exterior walls with stud/gypsum board interior partitions.
The fiberglass shingled pitched roof will be supported by
wood trusses.
The purpose of the new addition will be primarily to house
Sunday School classrooms. Space will also be provided for a
nursery ranging from babies to four year olds, a choir room,
and pastor's office. Also handicapped accessible toilets
for men and women will be included.
7. Staff' Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit
subject to all the engineering requirements being met.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (JULY 18, 1991)
There was not a representative nor the applicant in attendance.
,perry Gardner of the Engineering Department stated that the
applicant has to meet all of the engineering issues, as well as
paving of the parking areas on the site.
No additional discussion took place, therefore this item was sent
on to the full Commission for action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JULY 30, 1991}
The agent for the applicant was in attendance. There were -no
objectors present. Staff stated that the agent reported that the
applicant had agreed to comply with all of the Engineering
staff's comments.
There was some discussion regarding the additional landscaping
that would be required. The agent for the applicant stated that
all landscaping requirements would be met per the landscape
ordinance.
No additional discussion took place. As part of the Consent
Agenda, this item was approved by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and
4 absent.
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sulY 30 1991
ITEM_ NO.: 11
NAME_ :
LO C� ON :
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL :
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Western Hills United Methodist
Church - Conditional Use Permit
(2-5468)
4 601 Western Hills
Board of Trustees Western Hills
United Methodist Church/Richard W.
Powell, Agent
To construct a 5,000 square feet
addition to the existing sanctuary.
This site is located in the Westwood area of the city
approximately 1/2 mile south of Asher Avenue.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood
The church has existed in the neighborhood for several
years. There are residential uses and a school in the
immediate area. This use is compatible with the
neighborhood.
3. on -Site Drives and Parkin
There is a circular drive which is unpaved. There
is on-site parking, but it is not up to ordinance
requirements.
4. Screening and Buffers
There is some mature vegetation on the site. The applicant
has agreed to add more, if needed, to meet
the landscape ordinance.
5. Cit En ineer Comments
The applicant has to provide handicapped ramps for
sidewalks, and a sidewalk is required on Western Hills Blvd.
frontage. Western Hills Blvd. has curb and gutter, but
right-of-way and pavement width does not meet collector
standards.
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