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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5966 Staff AnalysisApril 4, 1995 ITEM NO.: 18 FILE NO.: Z - 966 NAME• LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. site Location Barrow Road Church of Christ - Conditional Use Permit 900 John Barrow Road Barrow Road Church of Christ A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the phased expansion of the existing church located on this R-2 zoned, 4.58± acre site. The applicant also proposes to initiate a day-care program, utilizing the existing facility, for children ages 6 weeks to pre -kindergarten. A height variance is'requested to allow a steeple 80 feet in height, 10 feet taller than ordinance Standards. The church Site is located on the west side of John Barrow Road, just south of its intersection with I-630. -2. compatibility with Neicrhborhood Barrow Road Church of Christ is located in area of mixed zoning and uses ranging from C-3 zoned shopping centers to R-2 Single Family residential. A vacant C-3 zoned property is adjacent to the north, and beyond that is I-630. A large C-3 zoned shopping center is located across Barrow Road to the east. The large Baptist Medical Center campus is adjacent to the west of the church site. A small area of single family homes is adjacent to the south, "sandwiched" between the church site, the Baptist Hospital property and the commercial development which extends to Kanis Road. Barrow Road Church of Christ has existed at this location for many years. With attention to properly screening the adjacent single-family residential properties, the proposed church expansion should be compatible with the neighborhood. April 4, 1995 SUBDIVISIO ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont. FILE No.: z-5965 3. an, -Site Drives and Parkin The church sanctuary currently has a seating capacity of 484 persons. As part of the Phase I improvements, additional pews will be added, increasing the seating capacity to 602 persons, requiring 150 on-site parking spaces. The site currently has 148 spaces. The Phase II expansion of the sanctuary will increase the seating capacity to 727 persons, requiring 181 parking spaces. Additional parking will be built with Phase II, giving a total of 256 on-site parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. 5. City Engineer Comments a. Dedicate 15 feet of additional right-of-way for minor arterial. b. Increase width of sidewalk to 5 feet at back of curb or install new sidewalk at new right-of-way line. C. Stormwater detention and drainage analysis will be required. d. A grading permit is required. e. Install new concrete apron to right-of-way line. A 36 foot driveway is required if left turn lane is to be marked on driveway. 6. ❑ti1itV Comments Little Rock Wastewater Utility reports sewer service at this time is provided by a sewer main located off site. Sewer capacity is not adversely affected. Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for details. Locate existing fire hydrants. Additional on-site fire hydrant may be needed. Contact Little Rock Fire Department. 7. Analysis Barrow Road Church of Christ is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the phased expansion of the existing church. K April 4, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 1$ Cont• FILE NO.: Z- 65 Phase I of the project consists of the following: 1. Construction of a two-story classroom addition to the rear of the existing building. 2. Interior remodeling of the existing building including the addition of 13 pews in the sanctuary which increases the sanctuary's seating capacity from 484 to 602. 3. Renovation of the facade of the building with a finished height of 46 feet. 4. Institution of a day care center utilizing the existing church facilities. The day-care center will be licensed for approximately 56 students. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phase II of the project consists of the following: 1. Construction of a fellowship hall/family life center addition to the rear of the building 2. Construction of additional parking for 108 vehicles, giving a total of 256 on-site parking spaces 3. Two additions on the sides of the existing sanctuary increasing the seating capacity from 602 to 727 variances are requested to allow a remodeled facade height of 46 feet and a steeple of 80 feet. The applicant is requesting that the required sidewalk and driveway improvements be tied to Phase II, when the new parking lot is constructed. Staff feels that the proposed expansion of this existing church is a reasonable use for this property and supports the application. Attention must be given to screening the adjacent residential property to the south of the church site. 8. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: a. Compliance with the City Engineer's Comments b. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances 3 April 4, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5966 C. Compliance with the Utility and Fire Department Comments d. Any parking lot lighting is to be low-level and directional, aimed away from adjacent properties. staff recommends approval of the requested height variances to allow a remodeled facade height of 46 feet and a steeple height of 80 feet. Staff also recommends that the required sidewalk and driveway improvements be tied to Phase II of the project which includes construction of the new parking lot. SIIBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MARCH 16, 1995) Jack Lazarus was present representing Barrow Road Church of Christ. Staff presented the item and outlined the proposed phasing plan. The City Engineer. utility and Landscape comments were discussed. The applicant was directed to provide details of any proposed parking lot lighting. After a discussion of the City Engineer's comments, the Committee felt it was reasonable to tie the required sidewalk and driveway improvements to Phase II. The Committee briefly discussed both requested height variances and felt that there were no issues associated with them. The applicant was directed to place a 6 foot, opaque wood fence on the south side of the proposed playground where it is closest to the adjacent residential property. The Committee determined that there were no other outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 4, 1995) Jack Lazarus was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that there were no outstanding issues. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The Commission also approved the height variances to allow a remodeled facade height of 46 feet and a 4 April 4, 1995 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 18 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-5956 steeple height of 80 feet. The required sidewalk and driveway improvements were approved to be tied to Phase II of the project which includes construction of the new parking lot. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 abstaining (Willis). 5