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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6058-A Staff AnalysisFebruary 28, 2002 ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: Z -6058-A NAME: Calvary Church of the Nazarene LOCATION: 10325 West 36th Street TYPE OF ISSUE: STAFF REPORT: 18 -month extension of previously approved Conditional Use Permit On January 21, 1999, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing for the addition of a Family Life Center building to the existing, R-2 zoned Calvary Church of the Nazarene site located at 10325 West 36th Street. The 14,052 square foot building was to include a gymnasium, game room, storage space and offices. The building was to exceed all setback, buffer and landscape requirements. There were no outstanding issues and the Commission -approved the C.U.P. as part of the Consent Agenda. The Commission also approved a deferral of street improvements to West 36th Street until development occurs on adjacent properties or 5 years, whichever occurs first. The project has not yet been started due to major delays caused by conflicts with the architect. Ultimately, complaints were filed with the State Board of Architects. It is the church's understanding that the architect's license has been revoked and now a new architect must be found to pursue the project. Section 36-108(c) of the Code states: "(c) Conditions may include time limits for exercise of authorization. However, the maximum allowable time shall be limited to three (3) years from the date of approval. Required permits must be obtained within the allotted period. Failure to obtain permits will result in notice of termination from city staff. The notice shall set a time and place for a revocation hearing by the planning commission at which time the owner may request continuance of his or her approval." February 28, 2002 ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6058-A Prior to the expiration of the 3 year time limit, the church filed this request, asking that the C.U.P. be extended for an additional 18 months. Staff is supportive of the request. There are no changes proposed from that plan approved by the Commission in 1999. There has been no change in the area around the site. Notices were sent to all residents within 300 feet of the site, the John Barrow, Westbrook, Kensington and Campus Place Neighborhood Associations. Staff continues to support the requested 5 -year deferral of street improvements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested 18 -month extension of the conditional use permit through July 21, 2003 subject to compliance with all conditions outlined in File No. Z -6058-A as approved by the Commission on January 21, 1999. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of improvements to West 36' Street as previously proposed and approved by the Commission on January 21, 1999. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (FEBRUARY 28, 2002) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The Chairperson placed this item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval, as recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays and 3 absent. F, January 21, 1999 ITEM NO.: 21 NAME: LOCATION• OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: FILE NO.: Z -6058-A Calvary Church of the Nazarene - Conditional Use Permit 10,325 West 36`h Street Calvary Church of the Nazarene/ Rodney Shanner To obtain a conditional use permit to construct an additional building at 10,325 West 36`h Street on church property zoned R-2, Single Family Residential. This site is located on the south side of West 36th Street, a little east of the intersection with Shackleford Road. 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood: This property and most of the surrounding property is zoned R-2, Single Family Residential. The property to the west, south and east is all wooded and vacant. Across 36`h Street to the north is a church and a rehab center. The rehab center property is zoned PCD, Planned Commercial Development. The church is non -conforming. Immediately east is another proposed church site. This additional building should have little affect on the surrounding property. 3. On -Site Drives and Parking: Currently, access is by a single driveway from 36"' Street on the western side of the property. The applicant has proposed to add another access driveway near the center of the property. There is not enough street frontage to justify two driveways. Public Works recommends the new driveway become the only driveway and close the current driveway. The parking requirement based on a sanctuary seating capacity of 288 seats would be 72 spaces. They currently have 80 spaces and are adding 38 by the new facility. Since there is no change to the sanctuary seating as part of this proposal, there is not any ordinance requirement for additional parking. January 21, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -6058-A 4. Screening and Buffers: a. Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements when averaged out. b. A 6 foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen planting are required to help screen this site from the residential zoned property to the east. c. Curb and gutter or another approved border will be required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic. d. Prior to obtaining a building permit, a detail landscape plan must be approved by the Plans Review Specialist. 5. Public Works Comments: a. West 36"' Street is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. Dedicate right-of-way to 40 feet from centerline. Close west driveway and use only the new center driveway. b. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5 foot sidewalks with planned development (this phase as previously agreed requires completing these improvements). c. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. d. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. e. Dedication of drainage easement will be required at rear of property containing floodway. f. Existing topographic information at maximum five foot contour interval 100 year base flood elevation is required. g. A -Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan per Sec. 29-186(e) is required. h. A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 29-186(b) is required. i. A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area per Sec. 8-283 is required. 6. Utility and Fire Department Comments: Water: The L.R. Fire Department needs to determine whether additional be required. Contact the Water meter size and location. 2 to evaluate this site fire protection will Works regarding January 21, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z -6058-A Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve the property. Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted. ARKLA: Approved as submitted. Entergy: No Comments received. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. Place fire hydrants per code. CATA: This site is served by LATA bus route #14, (Rosedale). 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to add a second building, approximately 14,052 square foot, to this site to be used as a family support center. It will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days per week and have 1 or 2 full-time employees. This center will include a gymnagium, game room, store rooms, and couple of offices in 'the front. The front part of the building will be one story and the rear three-fourths where the gym is will be two-story. The proposal exceeds setback and parking requirements and meets buffer and landscape requirements. Access driveways must be kept to one and it is recommended that the center one be used. The existing driveway entrance near the west edge of the site does not meet the 25 foot setback distance from the property line. The applicant has requested deferral of street improvements until.such time as development along the south side of 36`h Street reaches their property. Primary reasons for the deferral request are because of the cost together with the construction costs and functionality at this time. The building cost will severely stretch resources. The church agrees with the eventual need but wishes to meet that need when it fills in with a continuous development and street improvement. This R-2 zoned property is surrounded by mostly R-2 zoned land. Much of the land to the east, west, and south is vacant. Another church exists across the street and another is proposed to the east. The site is large enough to accommodate this second building without crowding. Staff believes this is a reasonable use of this site and is compatible as long as proper screening is installed. Q January 21, 1999 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 21 Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -6058-A 8. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the following conditions: a. Comply with comments under "Screening and Buffers." b. Comply with Public Works Comments. c. Comply with Water Works Utility Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (DECEMBER 30, 1998) Art Deming and Pastor Rodney Shanner were present representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the proposal. Public Works reviewed their comments. The comments under "Landscaping and Buffers" were also covered. It was agreed that along the east property line only the parking area would have to be screened since the building would have no windows on the east side. The applicant provided requested information about seating capacity, hours of operations and number of employees. There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded it to the full Commission for final resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JANUARY 21, 1999) Pastor Rodney Shanner, Barry Kellerman and Greg Cothran were present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Norma Walker, president of the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, was present in support of the item, but did not speak. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval of the proposal subject to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation." Staff also recommended approval of a deferral of street improvements along West 36`h Street until other development reaches their property on the south side of the street, or up to 5 years, whichever occurs first. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 absent. The deferral will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for final resolution. 4