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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6010 Staff AnalysisITEM NO.: b FILE NO.: Z--6010 NAME• LOCATION• OWNER APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. site Location: First Assembly of God Church - Conditional Use Permit Southwest quadrant of Wellington Subdivision, west of St. Charles Subdivision and north of Chenal Parkway First Assembly of God Church by Mark D. Buerkle, Agent To construct a new church sanctuary and allied use spaces on a lot currently vacant, but platted as a church site. The subject site is a tract of land platted within the Wellington Subdivision by the developer for church use. The site lies between new platted single family lots and a proposed neighborhood commercial and office area. Ready access is being developed to the south that will connect with Chenal Parkway east of the Kanis intersection. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: In as much as the site was platted by the developer for this use and all approvals and development are concurrent with the single family development, the use is compatible. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: The site is accessed by a single point from a new collector street. Parking is proposed at 78 spaces plus 5 handicap to meet parking requirements. Future expansion is planned for the church with parking areas designated to accommodate the increase. The maximum number of cars that can be provided will be in the neighborhood of 120. That number will limit the church sanctuary to a maximum seating of 480. The current design, width and circulation meet code. July 11'.' 1995 ITEM 6 (Cont.} FILE NO.: Z-6010 4. Screening and Buffers: The elements of the site plan have been reviewed and a more than adequate area has been provided for building and parking landscaping. However, a specific plan will need to be developed prior to building permit review. 5. City Engineer's Comments: Dedication of the required Master Street Plan right-of-way is required. With planned construction, Public Works will advise applicant of the other requirements of City Ordinances. Those include but are not limited to construction of boundary street (providing access to site), providing sidewalk and engineering analysis for stormwater detention. Traffic Engineering recommends increasing the driveway width to 36 feet to allow for a left turn lane. A grading permit is required before any construction. 6. utility Comments: • A preliminary review by the Fire Department indicates a fire hydrant may be required. • A review by Water Works indicates a water main will be required to provide service to this area. An acreage charge of $300.00 per acre applies in addition to the normal connection fees in the area. • No comment from others at this writing. 7. Staff Analysis: The staff has determined this application to be entirely appropriate. The developers of the several properties on the former Shackleford Dairy property are committing nonresidential uses prior to homes being constructed. This builds in acceptance of neighborhood activities such as churches, personal service retail and office and it assures closer conformance with the land use plan. This site plan deals with buffering, setbacks, screening of parking and the usual concerns of adjoining owners. Additionally, the site plan provider for future growth of the church by setting forth building and parking expansion. It is especially important to point out that the church takes access from a collector street which immediately ties to an arterial. This will move traffic away from the residential lots once the street system is complete. E auly 11; , 1995 ITEM NO • 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6010 signage and lighting have been addressed in a fashion that is in keeping with a residential area. 8. ' "Staff Recommendation: Approval of the conditional use permit with the condition that the church submit a revised plan indicating the chosen site for the sign, rather than two options. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (JUNE 8, 1995) The staff presented the request and outlined both the design components and the neighborhood relationships. It was pointed out that this is not a new church in the area, but replacement of one formerly located on Chenal Parkway. Its former site is being redeveloped as part of Chenal village Center. The Committee offered no specific comments. The Public Works representative stated, that, since this item is set for July 11th his office has not completed its review. He stated that his comments would be submitted in time for agenda preparation. 3 July 11'; 1995 ITEM NO.: 6 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6010 4. Scareeninc and Buffers: The elements of the site plan have been reviewed and a more than adequate area has been provided for building and parking landscaping. However, a specific plan will need to be developed prior to building permit review. 5. City Engineer's Comments: Dedication of the required Master Street Plan right-of-way is required. With planned construction, Public Works will advise applicant of the other requirements of City ordinances. Those include but are not limited to construction of boundary street (providing access to site), providing sidewalk and engineering analysis for stormwater detention. Traffic Engineering recommends increasing the driveway with to 36 feet to allow for a left turn lane. A. A grading permit is required before any construction. 6. Utility Comments_: • A preliminary review by the Fire Department indicates a fire hydrant may be required. • A review by Water Works indicates a water main will be required to provide service to this area. An acreage charge of $300.00 per acre applies in addition to the normal connection fees in the area. • No comment from others at this writing. 7. Staff Analysis: The staff has determined this application to be entirely appropriate. The developers of the several properties on the former Shackleford Dairy property are committing nonresidential uses prior to homes being constructed. This builds in acceptance of neighborhood activities such as churches, personal service retail and office and it assures closer conformance with the land use plan. This site plan deals with buffering, setbacks, screening of parking and the usual concerns of adjoining owners. Additionally, the site plan provider for future growth of the church by setting forth building and parking expansion. It is especially important to point out that the church takes access from a collector street which mss- immediately ties to an arterial. This will move traffic away from the residential lots once the street system is complete. E