HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5730 Staff AnalysisOctober 5, 1993
ITEM NQ.; 14 FILE Z- 7�9
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1. Site Location
Tomberlin Baptist Church -
Conditional Use Permit
802 Corning Street
Tomberlin Baptist Church/
Rev. S. B. Rufus, Pastor
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of a church on this
R-3 zoned property.
The site is located in East Little Rock, on the west side of
Corning Street, opposite its intersection with Rirspel
Street.
2. Qomibilitywith i rh
Although the primary zoning in the immediate vicinity is
R-3, Single Family Residential, there is much influence of
non -single family residential uses in the neighborhood, and
several of the existing single family structures are vacant
and boarded up.
Hollingsworth Court, a large housing project, is located
directly across Corning Street from the proposed church
site. Much of the housing project is closed and boarded up.
The Little Rock Municipal Airport is located one and
one-half blocks south of this site.
A small church is located one block south, at 918 Corning.
The two single family structures located adjacent to the
north and west of the proposed church site are vacant and
boarded up.
It would seem that this proposed use is not only compatible
with the neighborhood, but may provide a point of stability
for an older residential neighborhood, which appears to be
in a state of decline.
October 5, 1993
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ITEM 14 (CQntinued) FILE NO.; Z-5730
3. n- ite Drivgp andParking
The applicant is proposing a sanctuary with a seating
capacity of 152 persons, requiring 38 on-site parking
spaces. A site plan has been submitted showing 40 on-site
parking spaces, two of which are designated as handicapped
parking.
4. scrpgninq andB ff r
Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances
is required. A minimum 6 foot wide landscape buffer must be
maintained along the western perimeter. A 6 foot high
screen is required along the west, north and south property
lines.
5, City Engineer gomments
Provide handicap ramps at the intersection. Pave alley if
used as access to the parking lot.
6, Utilimments
Little Rock Municipal Water Works states a 3/4 inch meter is
the maximum size available off the existing water main.
7. An�i�
Tomberlin Baptist Church was established approximately two
years ago and is currently leasing space within an existing
church at 2924 East 6th Street. The church has now reached
the point where it is able to build its own facility and
desires to remain in the East Little Rock community.
With proper attention given to screening the adjacent
residential properties, this new church could provide a
positive, stable influence in this neighborhood.
8. Staff Rego=endatig
Staff recommends approval of this application, subject to
compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances
and compliance with the City Engineer Comments.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE CQMMEN :
(SEPTEMBER 16, 1993)
Rev. S. B. Rufus was present representing Tomberlin Baptist
Church. Staff presented the item and outlined the City Engineer
and landscaping comments noted above.
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October 5, 1993
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 14 (continued) FILE NO.: Z-5730
It was pointed out that a landscape plan had been submitted which
complied with the Landscape and Buffer Ordinances. This plan
showed no access from the rear of the site and showed the
required landscape buffers and screening.
Rev. Rufus stated that the site plan, as represented in the
landscape plan, was how the project would be developed.
Tad Borkowski, of the City Engineer's Office, explained the need
for a handicap ramp and Rev. Rufus stated that one would be
provided.
In response to a question from staff, Rev. Rufus stated that the
parking lot lighting would be low level and aimed inward, toward
the parking lot and away from adjacent residential properties.
The Committee determined that there were no other outstanding
issues and forwarded this item to the full Commission for final
resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 5, 1993)
Rev. S. B. Rufus was present representing Tomberlin Baptist
Church. 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 addressed all staff concerns and that there are
no other outstanding issues.
This item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved subject
to compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances and
compliance with the City Engineer Comments.
The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
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