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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5535-B Staff AnalysisAugust 16, 2007 ITEM NO.: 5 FILE NO.: Z -5535-B NAME: St. Michael's Episcopal Church Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: Located at 12415 Cantrell Road OWNER: St. Michael's Episcopal Church 12415 Cantrell Road Little Rock, AR 72223 ENGINEER: White Daters and Associates 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock, AR 72223 PROPOSAL: A revision to the previously approved Conditional Use Permit site plan to reduced the approved site plan area. BACKGROUND: On January 14, 1992, the Little Rock Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for St. Michael's Church allowing for the construction of a church on 4.3 acres of this site. No construction activity had taken place and on May 3, 2004, a revision to the Conditional Use Permit for St. Michael's Episcopal Church was approved by the Little Rock Planning Commission. The revision was to allow the previously approved site area to expand by 2.2 acres. The applicant requested a revision to the previously approved Conditional Use Permit to include the additional 2.2 acre site and the two single-family homes located on it. The acquisition of the second parcel made possible a less dense site design. The parking lots and building footprints were "broken up" so as to make better use of the topography and to provide a better and more natural site development. The two houses were to remain single-family homes for the immediate future as a parsonage or caretaker's house. Future plans included the conversion of the structures into classroom or office space as a part of the church program, a youth or retreat center or removed and replaced with a distant third or fourth phase of program development which would require return to the Commission. The church building and associated parking has been constructed. 1. SITE LOCATION: The site is located on the south side of Cantrell Road at 12415 Cantrell Road. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The church has existed at this site for many years. Surrounding properties are developed with multi -family residences to the east and office uses to the west. There is a lake located on the southern perimeter and across the lake are single-family residences located in the Piedmont Subdivision. Allowing the site August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -5535-B plan to be revised to remove the two residential structures from the approved site plan will not affect the church's continued compatibility with the neighborhood. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The church's sanctuary has a seating capacity of 175 persons with an average attendance of about 130. The attendance is 15 for the 8:00 am service, 35 for the 9:00 am service and 80 for the 11:00 am service. The site contains a total of 62 on-site parking spaces and eight (8) spaces along the common drive. Parking for the church is calculated on the seating capacity in the main worship area. The parking typically required for this size church would be 43 parking spaces. There is no change proposed to the sanctuary under this proposal; thus, no change is required in parking. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFE The site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. All landscaping that is dead, diseased or missing will require replacement in conjunction with this request. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Cantrell 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. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 2. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Energy: No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required. Contact the Fire Department having jurisdiction to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. 2 August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -5535-B CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Highway 10 Express Route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (July 26, 2007) The applicant was present representing the request. Staff presented an overview of the proposed development stating there were few outstanding technical issues associated with the request. Staff stated the existing dumpster located on the site was not properly screened and requested the applicant provide proper screening. Staff requested the applicant provide the total seating capacity of the church and the average attendance of the membership. Staff noted comments from the various other reporting departments and agencies suggesting the applicant contact them directly for additional information and clarification. There was no further discussion of the item. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. STAFF ANALYSIS: St. Michaels' Episcopal Church is located on R-2 zoned property, with a Conditional Use Permit for the church, at 12415 Cantrell Road. The approved C.U.P. site plan includes the church building, parking and two single-family structures to be used for residential purposes or for church related activities. The request is a revision to the C.U.P. to remove the single-family structures from the approved site plan. As separate items on this agenda there are requests for the creation of a two lot plat (S-1580) and a rezoning to POD (Z -5535-C). Staff recommends the vehicle parking and striping in the driveway be removed since the driveway is only 25 feet wide. The parking spaces are located along the entrance drive. This would be the only modification proposed to the church site. With the removal of the parking spaces staff's concerns related to sight distances when entering and exiting the proposed new drive to serve the office development will be minimized. Staff is supportive of the proposed C.U.P. The site is not located in an area covered by a bill of assurance. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues associated with the request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends the vehicle parking and striping in the driveway be removed since the driveway is only 25 feet wide. Staff recommends the existing dumpster be screen as required per Section 36-523(d). 3 August 16, 2007 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 5 Cont. FILE NO.. Z -5535-B PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 16, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no registered objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the comments and conditions as outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. Staff presented a recommendation the vehicle parking and striping in the driveway be removed since the driveway was only 25 feet wide. Staff also presented a recommendation the existing dumpster be screen as required per Section 36-523(d). There was no further discussion of the item. The chair entertained a motion for placement of the item on the consent agenda for approval. The motion carried by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position. 12 ITEM NO.: 5. Z -5535-B NAME: St. Michael's Episcopal Church Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: located at 12415 Cantrell Road Planning Staff Comments, 1. Provide notification of property owners located within 200 -feet of the site, complete with the certified abstract list, notice form with affidavit executed and proof of mailing. The notice must be mailed no later than August 1, 2007. The Office of Planning and Development must receive the proof of notice no later than August 10, 2007. 2. The dumpster located along the southeastern portion of the site does not provide the proper screening. Provide proper screening for the dumpster facility per the zoning ordinance. 3. Provide the seating capacity of the church. (175 persons) The site plan indicates 62 on-site parking spaces and eight spaces along the common access drive. The site plan also includes an area which has been concerted and is being used as a basketball court but has not been striped for parking. The typical parking required based on the seating capacity would be 43 parking spaces. 4. Provide the average attendance. Variance/Waivers: None requested. Public Works Conditions: 1. Cantrell 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. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easement for Lot 2. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility at 688-1414 for additional information. Entergy: No comment received. Center -Point Ener : No comment received. AT & T: No comment received. Central Arkansas Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. Additional fire hydrant(s) may be required. Contact the Fire Department having jurisdiction to obtain information regarding the required placement of Item # 5. the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment. CATA: The site is located near CATA Bus Route #25 — the Pinnacle Mountain Express Route. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: 1. The site plan must comply with the City's minimal landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. 2. All landscaping that is dead, diseased or missing will require replacement in conjunction with this request. Revised plat/plan: Submit four (4) copies of a revised preliminary plat (to include the additional information as noted above) to staff on Wednesday, August 1, 2007. Item # 5.