HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6049 Staff AnalysisOctober 31, 1995
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PROPOSAL:
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1. Site Location:
Unity Church/Day School -
Conditional Use Permit
3600 Bowman Road
Unity Church of Little Rock
by Ruth Tyson
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow the construction
of a church/day care, chapel and
education building on this R-2
zoned, 12.84 acre site. Also, a
height variance is requested. A
maximum height of 53 feet is
proposed, which exceeds the maximum
height (35 feet) allowed by
ordinance.
The proposed church site is located on the west side of
Bowman Road at west 36th Street.
2, Cpm_ibility with N i hborho d:
The surrounding property is zoned R-2. The property to the
north contains a single family structure. To the east is
single family residences and vacant land. To the south is a
single family residence and a large ranch. The property to
the west is vacant and tree -covered. This proposal should
not have an adverse effect on the surrounding neighborhood.
3. on -Site Drives and Parking:
The proposed sanctuary will have a seating capacity of 300,
which requires 75 on-site parking spaces. A total of 131
on-site parking spaces is proposed.
4. Screening and H ff r :
Compliance with City's Landscape and Buffer ordinances is
required.
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet and exceed
ordinance requirements with the exception of a portion of
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the street buffer which drops below the full requirement of
40 feet.
If dumpsters are to be used, they should be located on the
landscape/site plan and screened on three sides with an 8
foot high opaque wood fence or wall. Curb and gutter or
another approved border will be required to protect
landscaped areas from vehicular traffic.
5. city Engineer's Comment :
Furnish base flood elevation. A grading permit, SFRA
Development Permit, and ADPC&E permit are required prior to
construction.
Due to poor sight distance to the south of the south drive,
eliminate drive. Widen North entrance to 36 feet minimum.
Widen North access road to 36 feet. Widen Bowman Road to
allow installation of left turn lane with minimum 100 foot
stack and 150 foot taper.
Right-of-way dedication for Master Street Plan for Bowman
Road is required. Prayer Chapel must be relocated to avoid
being in the right-of-way for Bowman Road. In -lieu payment
for construction of Bowman Road will be required.
Stormwater Detention analysis is required. Driveways and
culvert sizing shall be submitted for review. Open ditches
will be required'to be re -designed and reshaped with the
widening for turn lane.
6. II ili v and Fir mss nt :
A 5 foot Southwestern Bell Telephone easement is required
along the north, south and west property lines.
Sewer main extension required with easements.
The Water Works is planning to install a 12" main using the
present road alignment beginning near the end of 1995.
Relocation may be required with the road realignment. A
front foot charge of $15/ft will apply. On site fire
protection will be required.
Fire Department Comments: Travel lanes through parking
area should be no less than 20 feet in width.
7. Staff Analvsis:
The applicant proposes the two -phased construction of a
church/day care building, chapel and education building on
this R-2 zoned, 12.84 acre site. Phase I will consists of a
150 foot diameter sanctuary at a height of 53 feet and main
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parking lot. Phase II will consist of a 54 foot diameter
chapel and a 150 foot diameter education building at a
height of 53 feet each and additional parking area. The day
care will consist of approximately 1,500 square feet within
the main church building, with a projected enrollment of 35
to 49 children. A maximum height of 53 feet is requested
for each of the three buildings, which exceeds the maximum
height (35 feet) allowed by ordinance.
This project must also comply with the Little Rock Master
Street Plan.
According to Section 5 of the Master Street Plan, "Any
subdividing of land or applicant for rezoning, variance,
conditional use permit, site plan or building permit review
within the official planning area of the city shall conform
to the Plan by indicating on any plats, drawings or surveys
submitted to the City for its review, any street identified
in the Plan which traverses or abuts the said property."
"Where the said property is traversed by the street, the
property owner will be required to dedicate the entire
amount of right-of-way as established in the Plan."
Any waiver of this requirement must be granted by the City
of Little Rock Board of Directors.
The site plan submitted shows proposed construction which
would lie within the area needed to be dedicated for the
right-of-way for Bowman Road according to the Master Street
Plan.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the application subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances
2. Compliance with City Engineer Comments
3. Compliance with Utility Comments
4. Compliance with City's Sign Ordinance
5. Compliance with Little Rock Master Street Plan
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QBnIVI I N gpMMITTEECOMMENT:
(OCTOBER 12, 1995)
Four persons were present, representing the application and the
church.
David Scherer, of Public Works, reviewed his comments,
specifically, the right-of-way dedication for Master Street Plan
for Bowman Road requirement.
The proposed height of the buildings was also briefly discussed
with staff.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue
to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(OCTOBER 31, 1995)
The applicant, Ricky Russell of Lewis Architects, was present.
There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval, with conditions.
David Scherer, of Public Works, addressed the Commission
regarding the church's request for realignment of Bowman Road and
deferral of street improvements for a period of 5 years or second
phase construction. Mr. Scherer explained the process for
amending the Master Street Plan to accommodate the church's
proposed street alignment.
Ricky Russell addressed the Commission in support of the
application. Mr. Russell discussed the proposed Bowman Road
alignment and discussed the church's need for the revised
alignment. He stated that the main need for the proposed
alignment was for the church to have visibility from Bowman Road.
David Scherer explained that the church's proposed Bowman Road
alignment is an appropriate request and the request is supported
by Public Works staff.
Ricky Russell briefly discussed the church's proposed Bowman Road
alignment, re -stating several points made earlier.
The Chairman called for a vote on the application. The
application was approved by a vote of 6 ayes, 2 nays and 3 absent
with the condition that Master Street Plan be amended to reflect
the church's proposed alignment of Bowman Road.
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