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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5470-A Staff AnalysisSeptember 6, 2001 ITEM NO.: 6 FILE NO.: Z -5470-A NAME: Little Rock Church - Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 10701 Baseline Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Little Rock Church None 10701 Baseline Road Little Rock, AR 72209 AREA: 7.23 acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-2 ALLOWED USES: Church/Single Family Residential PROPOSED USE: Church Expansion VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: None requested. BACKGROUND: On July 30, 1991, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the Little Rock Church at 10701 Baseline Road. The approved site plan included a 121,000 square foot church building, paved parking for 110 vehicles, a future softball field, future pavilion with outside seating and a future access drive along the west property line. To date, the church building, paved parking area and an access drive along the east property line have been constructed. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant, Little Rock Church, requests a revised conditional use permit to allow for the temporary placement of a one-story modular classroom building for a maximum of 36 months. During that time the church will consider more permanent solutions to their need for increased space, resulting in a future revised conditional use permit application for the permanent addition(s). September 6, 2001 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5470-A The proposed site plan shows two (2) possible locations for the modular classroom building, both of which are located along the south side of the existing church building. The church will decide which location will best serve their needs, and place the building in that location. The temporary placement of the modular classroom building is the only proposed change to the previously approved site plan. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing church building and associated paved parking area located on the property at 10701 Baseline Road. There is undeveloped R-2 zoned property to the west, I-1 zoned property to the east, and PD -I and 0-3 zoned property to the south. There is one (1) single family residence and undeveloped R-2 zoned property across Baseline Road to the north, with an auto salvage yard to the northeast and other commercial uses to the northwest. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The SWLR UP Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. As of this writing, staff has received no comment from the neighborhood. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Baseline Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. 100 -foot error in contours was noted. 3. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. Future access not approved as a result of 1999 passage of Ordinance. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No Comment received. ARKLA: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this site to determine whether additional private fire K September 6, 2001 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5470-A hydrant(s) will be required. If additional fire hydrant(s) are required, they will be installed at the Developer's expense. Fire Department: Private fire hydrants may be required. Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. County Plannin : No Comment. CATA: No Comment received. F. Landscape Issues: Since the proposed modular building represents less than a ten percent building expansion, no additional landscaping is required. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 16, 2001) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted that additional information was needed on building heights, signage, fencing, the seating capacity in the sanctuary, parking and the dumpster location. Staff made note of the existing, gravel, overflow parking area and stated that continued use of that unimproved area could be supported through the life of the temporary building (36 months), after which it would need to be removed or an additional C.U.P. applied for to allow development of an additional parking lot. Public Works Comments were discussed. It was noted that the previously approved, but never built, western driveway would need to be removed from the plan. Staff commented that the issue of a second driveway could be revisited at the time of future review of either building or parking lot expansion. The applicant was advised to provide a revised site plan and answers to the questions raised by staff by August 22, 2001. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. 3 September 6, 2001 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) H I. ANALYSIS: FILE NO.: Z -5470-A The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on August 21, 2001. The revised plan addresses the issues as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The revised plan labels the height (one-story) of the proposed modular classroom building along with other existing features (fencing, signage, etc.). The applicant has also removed the future western drive from the site plan, as requested by Public Works. The applicant notes that the existing sanctuary has a v seating capacity of 440 persons, and that the existing paved parking area contains 110 spaces. The amount of existing parking conforms to the minimum ordinance standards for a church of this size. As noted at the Subdivision Committee meeting, there is an existing gravel overflow parking area along the south side of the existing church building. Staff will support the continued use of the gravel parking area for the life of the temporary classroom building (36 months maximum). At the end of that time, the gravel area must cease to be used for parking. If additional parking is needed, a revised conditional use permit application must be submitted showing this area to be paved and landscaped as per City Ordinance standards. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the revised conditional use permit. The proposed temporary classroom building (either location) conforms to ordinance standards with respect to building setbacks and height, and should have no adverse impact on the general area. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised conditional use permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance wi D and E of th 2. The temporary a maximum of th the requirements is report. modular classroom 36 months. 4 as noted in paragraphs building is allowed for September 6, 2001 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5470-A 3. The existing gravel overflow parking area is limited to the life of the temporary classroom building, as noted in paragraph H. of this report. 4. The dumpster area must be screened on three (3) sides with an eight (8) foot high opaque fence or wall. 5. Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent residential zoned property. 6. Any additional signage must conform to the ordinance requirements for office zoned property. 7. The applicant must obtain a building permit for the temporary classroom building placement. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 6, 2001) Staff presented a positive recommendation on this application, as there were no further issues for resolution. There were no objectors to this matter present. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent. 67