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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5863 Staff AnalysisSeptember 6, 1994 ITEM NO.: 17 FILE NO.: Z-5863 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: PRDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Holy Temple Church of God in Christ - Conditional Use Permit 1322 South Pulaski Street Holy Temple Church of God in Christ by Raymond Branton A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the expansion of this existing church and the construction of a new parking lot on this R-3 zoned property. Variances are requested to allow a reduced rear yard of 11 feet (25 feet required) and a reduced front yard of 23 feet (25 required). The proposed building will be approximately 45 feet tall, with no steeple or bell tower. The site is located on the west side of Pulaski Street, between West 13th and West 14th Streets. 2. CoLnpatibility with Neighborhood A church has existed at this location since the 1920's. The current building has been in place since -1941. A large area of single family and duplex zoning extends north, west and south of the church. The property adjacent to the west of the proposed church site is zoned C-3 and occupied by various commercial uses. An area of -commercial zoning extends along West 14th Street, south of the church site. Other institutional uses in the area include several other churches and a YMCA. The Philander Smith College campus is located four blocks east of this site. The proposed expansion should be compatible with the neighborhood. September 6, 1994 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Continued) FTLE NO.: Z-5863 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin The church currently has a seating capacity of 200 persons and no on-site parking other than on a small gravel covered lot next to the building. The proposed new sanctuary will seat 340 person, requiring 85 parking spaces. Taking the difference between the proposed seating capacity of the new sanctuary and the seating capacity of the nonconforming sanctuary gives 140 seats, requiring 35 on-site parking spaces. The church proposes to construct a new parking lot with 34 parking spaces. 4. Screenincr and Buffers Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer ordinances is required. A 6 foot high opaque screen is required to screen these sites from the adjacent residential uses. 6% of the interior of the vehicular use area must be landscaped. 5. City Encrineer Comments Submit stormwater detention plans, a sketch grading and drainage plans. Construct handicap ramps at all four corners and reconstruct any damaged sidewalks, curb and gutters. 6. Utility Comment No comments 7. Analysis The applicant requests a c6nditional use permit to allow for the construction of a new 340 seat sanctuary and a 34 space parking lot on this R-3 zoned property. A church has existed at this site since the 1920's and the current building was constructed in 1941. The site currently has no off-street parking other than on a small gravel area next to the church. The new sanctuary represents an increase in seating of 140 persons over the existing sanctuary. The applicant proposes to construct 34 on-site parking spaces which would accommodate the increased seating capacity. A church has been a fixture at this location since the 1920's and the proposed expansion will not affect its continued compatibility with the neighborhood. The proposed 23 foot front yard setback is no issue and the impact of the proposed 11 foot rear yard setback will be reduced by the fact that a 10 foot alley right-of-way is located to the rear of the property. 2 September 6, 1994 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 17 (Continued) FILE NO.: Z-5863 8. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval subject to compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances and compliance with the City Engineer Comments. Staff also recommends approval of the requested setback and height variances. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 18, 1994) Reba Johnson-Cargile was present representing the applicant. Staff presented the item and noted the requested variances. it was pointed out that the church was currently nonconforming regarding on-site parking and that the proposed parking lot would accommodate the increase in seating capacity of the new sanctuary. A discussion then followed concerning the design of the parking lot. It was determined that the design of the parking lot was adequate but that additional interior landscaping was needed. The applicant was advised to provide details of any proposed parking lot lighting and signage. The Committee determined that there were no other outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (SEPTEMBER 6, 1994) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that a revised site plan had been submitted which addressed all staff concerns. No additional signage is proposed. As part of the Consent Agenda, the item was approved subject to compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances and compliance with the City Engineer Comments. The requested setback and height variances were also approved. The vote was 10 ayes, O'noes and I open position. 3