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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5931 Staff AnalysisFebruary 21, 1995 ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: 2-5931 NAME• LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL• ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARD $: 1. Site Locatio Lewis Street Church of Christ - Conditional Use Permit 2716 South Lewis Street Lewis Street Church of Christ by Robert James A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a 60 foot by 100 foot multi-purpose building on this existing, R-3 zoned church site. The building will primarily have an open floor plan, providing an indoor basketball court that can also be used for other church activities and gatherings. Lewis Street Church of Christ is located on the west side of Lewis Street, 1 Block north of Asher Avenue. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood A church has existed at this location for many years. The church property is located on the fringe of a large, single family neighborhood. Properties north and west of the church site are primarily zoned single family residential. The properties to the east and south, fronting onto Asher Avenue, are of mixed zoning and contain uses ranging from offices to retail and light manufacturing. The proposed mutli-purpose building will not affect the church's continued compatibility with this neighborhood. 3. On-site Drives and Parking The existing 540 seat auditoriurh was constructed in 1961-62. At that time, the Little Rock Board of Adjustment approved a parking variance allowing 24 on-site parking spaces rather than the 54 required by the Ordinance Standard in effect at that time. The church plans to place some new on-site parking around the proposed multi-purpose building. The church has an agreement from the owner of a large parking lot across Lewis Street allowing church members to use the parking lot. This proposal before the Planning Commission February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D (Cont . ) FILE NO.: 7.-593.1_ does not generate the need for additional parking since the seating capacity of the worship area is not being increased. A three year deferral of the requirement to pave the parking lot around the new building is requested. 4. Screenina and Buffers Buffers of 9 1/2 feet in width (6 1/2 feet minimum with transfer) are required along Lewis Street and along the western perimeter of the proposed development. The Landscape Ordinance requires 6 feet in these areas. A 6 foot high opaque wood fence or dense evergreen plantings are required adjacent to the residential property along the western section. The Landscape Ordinance requires that 6% of the interior of the vehicular use areas be landscaped and a 3 foot wide building landscape strip between the public parking and building be provided (some flexibility with the building landscape requirement is allowed). Protective borders to protect plantings from vehicular traffic will be necessary. 5. City Engineer Comments The following are required prior to the issuance of a building permit: 1. Contour information for the site along with sketch grading and drainage plan. 2. Drainage easements, stormwater detention and sidewalk 3. Dedicate right-of-way on Lewis Street to 25 feet from centerline. 6. utility Comments No comments 7. Analysis Lewis Street Church of Christ seeks approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a 60 foot by 100 foot, multi-purpose building on this R-3 zoned property. The new building is proposed to be constructed on vacant property located south of the existing church building. This vacant property has been used as an unimproved parking area by some of the church members over the years. As part of this project being proposed by the church, the property around the multi-purpose building is to be developed into a proper parking lot which meets City Standards. The church is asking a three year deferral of the requirement to pave this parking area around the multi-purpose building. Based on an agreement with the F February 21, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5931 owner of a large parking lot across Lewis Street, the Board of Adjustment approved a parking variance in 1961. That agreement has been renewed with the current owners of that large parking lot, Rush Engineer Rebuilders. The church is located at the southern fringe of a large residential neighborhood and is located in an area of mixed zoning. Staff believes that the proposed multi-purpose building will not have a negative effect on the adjacent neighborhood and is supportive of the request. The addition of this proposed new parking adjacent to the multi-purpose building will bring the church closer to compliance with the City's parking requirements. Staff supports the requested three year deferral of the requirement to pave this parking area. The required screening, where adjacent to residential property, should be installed at this time. S. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of this application subject to compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances and compliance with the City Engineer's Comments. Staff also recommends approval of the requested three year deferral of the requirement to pave the parking lot adjacent to the multi-purpose building. The required screening, where adjacent to residential property, should be installed at this time. jUUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 22, 1994) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and outlined the Landscaping and City Engineer Comments noted above. After brief discussion, the Committee determined that there were no other outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 10, 1995) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had failed to follow procedure in notifying adjacent property owners and recommended that the item be deferred to allow for proper notice. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for deferral to the February 21, 1995 meeting. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 3 February 21; 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO 4 z L Cont. FILE NO. - Z-5931 SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 2, 1995) The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item and informed the Committee that the notices had been sent in compliance with the required procedure. 'After a brief discussion, the Committee determined that there were no other outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 21, 1995) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that the notices had been sent in compliance with the required procedure and that there were no other outstanding issues. The 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's Comments. The Commission also approved the requested three year deferral of the requirement to pave the parking lot adjacent to the multi-purpose building subject to the required screening being installed at this time. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 4