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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5470-B Staff AnalysisMarch 25, 2004 M NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z -5470-B NAM E: Little Rock Church — Revised Conditional Use Permit I ni;ATION- 10701 West Baseline Road OWNER/APPLICANT: Little Rock Church/Dave Garner PROPOSAL: A revision to a previously approved conditional use permit is requested to allow for the addition of a second temporary portable building and the continued use of a previously approved temporary portable building; both for a period of 36 months. This 7.22± acre tract is zoned R-2. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the south side of West Baseline Road; 600± feet east of Sibley Hole Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The existing church is located in area of mixed zoning and uses ranging from undeveloped, R-2 zoned property to light and moderate intensity industrial uses. The modular classroom buildings are located behind the church building and should have no effect on nearby properties. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Association were notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site is accessed via a single driveway off of West Baseline Road. The existing driveway and parking lot are paved. The parking lot contains 94± spaces. No changes to the driveway or parking lot are proposed. The proposed addition of a classroom building and a storage building will not affect the church's parking requirement. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments related to addition of a portable building. March 25, 2004 ITEM NO.: 15 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5470-B 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMEN Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: No Comments received. CenterPoint Energy: No Comments received. Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted. Water: Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Additional water facilities will be installed at the developer's expense. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is not located on a CATA Bus Route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 4, 2004) The applicants were present. Staff presented the item and noted a copy of the Bill of Assurance was needed. Staff commented that the building must be installed to comply with building code requirements and a paved walkway would need to be installed to provide access to the building. Utility and Fire Department Comments were noted. The applicants questioned the water utility comment that an additional fire hydrant would be required. They stated the Fire Marshall had inspected the site and had stated no additional hydrant was needed. The applicants were advised to contact Marie Dugan at Central Arkansas Water. The applicants stated they were asking for 3 -years use of the new portable building and an additional 3 -years use of the portable building that had been approved in September 1991. Staff stated any recommendation of approval would be to tie the time frames together, through March 2007. The applicants were directed to respond to staff issues by March 10, 2004. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. 2 March 25, 2004 ITEM NO.: 15 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5470-B STAFF ANALYSIS: Little Rock Church is located on the R-2 zoned, 7.22± acre tract at 10701 West Baseline Road. On July 30, 1991, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the church. The approved plan included a 12,000 square foot building, a paved parking lot, a future softball field; a future pavilion with outside seating and a future access driveway along the west property line. To date, the church building, parking lot and a driveway along the east property line have been constructed. On September 6, 2001, the Commission approved a revision to the conditional use permit allowing the church to place a modular classroom building on the site for up to 36 months. The modular building was placed behind the church building. During the 36 -month approval period, the church was to consider more permanent solutions to their need for increased space. The church is not yet ready to move forward with plans for a permanent building expansion. They are now requesting approval to use a second modular classroom building for up to 36 months and a 36 -month extension of the previously approved modular building. The leadership of the church has committed to the addition of one or more permanent structures to accommodate the church's growth and ministry needs. In addition to the two modular classroom buildings, the church is proposing to place a small accessory building (8' X 24') on the site as storage space for the church's food bank ministry. Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit. Allowing use of the modular buildings for up to 36 months will have no effect on the neighborhood or adjacent properties. The buildings are located behind the existing church building. During this 36 -month period, the church needs to submit plans to the Commission for permanent facilities and removal of the modular buildings. On March 10, 2004, the applicant submitted responses to the issues raised at Subdivision Committee. The site is not covered by a bill of assurance. The church has stated installation of the building will comply with building code requirements and paved access to the building will be constructed. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the Utility and Fire Department Comments outlined in Section 6 of the Staff Report, as applicable. 3 March 25, 2004 ITEM NO.- 15 (Cont.) _ FILE NO.; Z-547 2. Installation of the modular classroom building is to comply with building code requirements. 3. Access to the modular classroom building is to be via a paved walkway. 4. Use of both modular classroom buildings is to be for no more than 36 months; through March 25, 2007. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 25, 2004) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined 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 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 4