HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6097 Staff AnalysisFILE NO.• 7-6097
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER APPLICANT•
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Evans - Conditional Use Permit
14104 Taylor Loop Road
Mr. & Mrs. William McDonald
Dorothy Daniel & Lorene Nelson/
James and Debra Evans
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of a private pre-
school/elementary school on
this R-2 zoned site. The
applicants are also requesting
a waiver from the zoning
Ordinance requirement (Section
36-523) of a screening fence
along the south property line
of the school property.
The proposed site is located on the west side of Taylor
Loop Road, approximately 350 feet south of Cantrell
Road.
2_ comnatibility with Neighborhood:
The site is abutted by a Harvest Foods Store to the
west and the Harvest Foods access driveway to the
north. Single family residences are located to the
south of this site and also to the east, across Taylor
Loop Road. This proposed use should not have an
adverse affect on the surrounding properties.
3. On -Site Drives and Parkin :
The number of parking spaces shown on the site plan
exceeds minimum ordinance requirements.
Two, one-way, access points from Taylor Loop Road are
proposed.
4. screening and Buffers:
A 6 foot wide landscape strip (4 feet minimum with
transfer) will be required north at the proposed
parking area by the Landscape Ordinance.
A 6 feet high opaque screen is required along the south
property line.
FIILP. NO. - z-6097 Cont .
The trash container must be enclosed on three sides
with an 8 foot high opaque wall or wood fence.
Curb and gutter or another protective border will be
required to protect all landscaped areas from vehicular
traffic.
5. City Engineer Comments:
The existing street is a 20 foot asphalt street.
Applicant will be required to construct 1/2 of a minor
arterial street. Full 1/2 reconstruction will be
required, the existing street does not conform to CLR
arterial standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline. This site has less than 300 feet of
frontage and thus is only permitted one access point.
Driveways are to be 25 feet from edge of drive to
property lines. Stormwater detention analysis will be
required. Construction of a sidewalk will be required.
A grading permit is required prior to start of
construction.
Traffic Engineering strongly recommends denial. If the
ordinance is waived and this driveway arrangement is
allowed, with the limited stacking space cars will most
likely be stacked out onto Taylor Loop and create
blockage to the Harvest Foods drive. The north drive
is too close to the Harvest Foods entry. Should be 100
feet from this intersection. This drive creates a
commercial (collector) intersection with a minor
arterial.
6. Utility and Fire Department Comments:
Fire Department: The height of the canopy must be at
least 15 feet. The drives between parking spaces must
be at least 20 feet wide.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit
to allow a private school at 14104 Taylor Loop Road and
Lots 1 and 2 of the Phillips Subdivision, which are
zoned R-2. They are proposing to build and operate a
Montessori pre-school and elementary that will provide
care and education for children ranging in age from
eighteen months to twelve years (toddler through sixth
grade).
The applicants are proposing to build a 14,000 square
foot facility, with a maximum enrollment of 120
students. The pre-school will employ approximately 10
people, and the elementary will have two classrooms and
four employees. The hours of operation will be Monday
through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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FILE ND.: Z-6097 Cont.
The applicants also intend to purchase the residence
immediately south of this property (located at 14116
Taylor Loop Road) where they will reside. Because of
this, the applicants are requesting a waiver from the
Zoning Ordinance requirement of a screening fence along
the south property line of the school property. This
residential lot has an existing wood privacy fence
along its south property line adjacent to the
Westchester Neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this application subject
to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances
2. Compliance with the City Engineers Comments
3. Compliance with the Utility and Fire Department
Comments
4. Staff recommends approval of the request for
waiver from the Zoning Ordinance requirement of a
screening fence along the south property line of
the school property, based on the fact that the
owners of the school property will also own and
reside on the residential lot south of the school
property.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 22, 1996)
James and Debra Evans were present, representing the
application.
David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with
the applicant and Committee. He discussed the dedication of
right-of-way and the required street improvements to Taylor
Loop Road. He also discussed the driveway arrangement, with
limited stacking space and stated that a revised site plan
would need to be designed to satisfy these needs.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, reviewed his
comments with the committee and the applicant.
The applicants stated that a revised site plan would be
designed and presented to the Planning Staff.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final action.
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FILE N Z-6097 Cont.
PLANNING CQMMI I N ACTI N: (MARCH 14, 1996)
The applicant, James Evans, was present. There were several
objectors present. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff,
presented the item and a staff recommendation of approval
with the conditions noted in the agenda "staff
recommendation". He stated that a petition and several
letters of opposition have been received by staff.
James Evans addressed the Commission and gave a brief
description of his proposal.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that the staff would
support a deferral of the screening fence requirement until
such a time that the owner of the school vacates or sells
the residence immediately south of the school property and
that the screening fence on the south side of the residence
be maintained.
Commissioner McCarthy asked what the age group of the
students would be.
Mr. Evans stated that the students would range in age from
18 months to 6 years old for the first five years and then
gradually go up to age 12 (sixth grade).
Commissioner Brandon asked if this plan met all landscaping
requirements.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, stated that the
revised site plan meets ordinance requirements regarding
buffers and landscaping.
Commissioner Lichty asked about the traffic count on Taylor
Loop Road and what is considered high volume.
David Scherer, of Public Works, stated that Taylor Loop Road
could handle 12,000 cars per day when widened.
Mary Harrison spoke in opposition to this application. She
stated that the increased traffic would be her main concern.
Max Mull also spoke in opposition to this application. He
stated that he felt this was not a good location for a
school. He stated that the proposed school would lower
property values in the area and would increase traffic on
Taylor Loop Road. He made reference to Pulaski Academy and
their traffic problem and presented photos to the
Commission.
Commissioner Ball made reference to the residence between
the school property and Mr. Mull's residence. He stated
that he felt it would provide a buffer between the school
and Westchester Neighborhood.
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FILE NO.: Z-6097 (Cont.
Jim Lawson made reference to the City's Future Land Use Plan
which was adopted in 1980, before the Westchester
Subdivision was built. He stated that the proposed school
site was shown on the future land use plan as Transition
Zone.
commissioner Brandon asked what the applicant would do if he
wanted more than 120 students.
Jim Lawson stated that the conditional use permit would
limit the applicant to 120 students.
Commissioner Hawn asked how close Mr. Mull's house is to the
proposed school property.
Mr. Mull stated that there is one residence between the
school and his property.
Jim Lawson restated the staff's position on the deferral of
the screening fence. He stated that if the owner of the
school vacates or sells the residence immediately south of
the school then a screening fence would need to be built
between it and the school property. Also, the fence which
is currently in place between this residential lot and the
Westchester Neighborhood will be maintained.
A motion was made to approve the application subject to the
conditions noted by staff.
Dan Lancaster approached the podium and spoke in opposition
to the application. He referenced Pulaski Academy and the
traffic problems on Hinson and Napa Valley Drive.
Commissioner Ball stated that the overall site plan appears
to be a good plan.
Mr. Mull made reference to the petition in opposition to the
application and the number of names on the petition.
Mr. Lancaster asked about the size of Taylor Loop Road and
stated traffic concerns.
David Scherer stated that the Master Street Plan shows
Taylor Loop to be a minor arterial and would be four lanes
with a center turn lane when built to the Master Street Plan
requirements.
Commissioner Ball asked when the construction of Taylor Loop
would take place.
David Scherer stated that the 1988 Bond issue included this
street, but he was not sure of a time frame for construction
of improvements.
Commissioner Putnam asked if the school would have to
provide street improvements.
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FILE NO.: Z-6097 Cont.)
Mr. Scherer stated that they would.
Commissioner Hawn asked if the revised site plan was
approved by Traffic Engineering. Mr. Scherer stated that it
was.
There was a brief discussion regarding the number of parking
spaces that the applicant is proposing.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, stated that the
applicant would be required twenty-four parking spaces by
the Zoning Ordinance based on the number of students and the
number of teachers and classrooms. He stated that the
applicant was proposing in excess of the required twenty-
four spaces.
Chairman Woods stated that there was a motion on the floor.
The motion was passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 2 nays, 1 absent,
1 abstention (Commissioner Daniel) and 1 open position.
FILE z-6097
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL•
ORDINANCE DESIGN ST ARDS:
1. Site Location:
Evans - Conditional Use Permit
14104 Taylor Loop Road
Mr. & Mrs. William McDonald
Dorothy Daniel & Lorene Nelson/
James and Debra Evans
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of a private pre-
school/elementary school on
this R-2 zoned site. The
applicants are also requesting
a waiver from the Zoning
Ordinance requirement (Section
36-523) of a screening fence
along the south property line
of the school property.
The proposed site is located on the west side of Taylor
Loop Road, approximately 350 feet south of Cantrell
Road.
2. compatibility with Neighborhood:
The site is abutted by a Harvest Foods Store to the
west and the Harvest Foods access driveway to the
north. Single family residences are located to the
south of this site and also to the east, across Taylor
Loop Road. This proposed use should not have an
adverse affect on the surrounding properties.
3. On -Site Drives and Parkin :
The number of parking spaces shown on the site plan
exceeds minimum ordinance requirements.
Two, one-way, access points from Taylor Loop Road are
proposed.
4. Screening and Buffed:
A 6 foot wide landscape strip (4 feet minimum with
transfer) will be required north at the proposed
parking area by the Landscape Ordinance.
A 6 feet high opaque screen is required along the south
property line.
FILE NO.: Z-6097 Cont.
The trash container must be enclosed on three sides
with an 8 foot high opaque wall or wood fence.
Curb and gutter or another protective border will be
required to protect all landscaped areas from vehicular
traffic.
5. City Engineer Comments:
The existing street is a 20 foot asphalt street.
Applicant will be required to construct 1/2 of a minor
arterial street. Full 1/2 reconstruction will be
required, the existing street does not conform to CLR
arterial standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline. This site has less than 300 feet of
frontage and thus is only permitted one access point.
Driveways are to be 25 feet from edge of drive to
property lines. Stormwater detention analysis will be
required. Construction of a sidewalk will be required.
A grading permit is required prior to start of
construction.
Traffic Engineering strongly recommends denial. If the
ordinance is waived and this driveway arrangement is
allowed, with the limited stacking space cars will most
likely be stacked out onto Taylor Loop and create
blockage to the Harvest Foods drive. The north drive
is too close to the Harvest Foods entry. Should be 100
feet from this intersection. This drive creates a
commercial (collector) intersection with a minor
arterial.
6. Utility and Fire De artment Comments:
Fire Department: The height of the canopy must be at
least 15 feet. The drives between parking spaces must
be at least 20 feet wide.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit
to allow a private school at 14104 Taylor Loop Road and
Lots 1 and 2 of the Phillips Subdivision, which are
zoned R-2. They are proposing to build and operate a
Montessori pre-school and elementary that will provide
care and education for children ranging in age from
eighteen months to twelve years (toddler through sixth
grade).
The applicants are proposing to build a 14,000 square
foot facility, with a maximum enrollment of 120
students. The pre-school will employ approximately 10
people, and the elementary will have two classrooms and
four employees. The hours of operation will be Monday
through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2
FILE NO_: Z-6097 Cont.)
The applicants also intend to purchase the residence
immediately south of this property (-locat-ed -at 14116
Taylor Loop Road) where they will reside. Because of
this, the applicants are requesting a waiver from the
Zoning Ordinance requirement of a screening fence along
the south property line of the school property. This
residential lot has an existing wood privacy fence
along its south property line adjacent to the
Westchester Neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this application subject
to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances
2. Compliance with the City Engineers Comments
3. Compliance with the Utility and Fire Department
Comments
4. Staff recommends approval of the request for
waiver from the Zoning Ordinance requirement of a
screening fence along the south property line of
the school property, based on the fact that the
owners of the school property will also own and
reside on the residential lot south of the school
property.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 22, 1996)
James and Debra Evans were present, representing the
application.
David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with
the applicant and Committee. He discussed the dedication of
right-of-way and the required street improvements to Taylor
Loop Road. He also discussed the driveway arrangement, with
limited stacking space and stated that a revised site plan
would need to be designed to satisfy these needs.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, reviewed his
comments with the committee and the applicant.
The applicants stated that a revised site plan would be
designed and presented to the Planning Staff.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final action.
3
FILE NO.: Z-6097 Cont.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 14, 1996)
The applicant, James Evans, was present. There were several
objectors present. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff,
presented the item and a staff recommendation of approval
with the conditions noted in the agenda "staff
recommendation". He stated that a petition and several
letters of opposition have been received by staff.
James Evans addressed the Commission and gave a brief
description of his proposal.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that the staff would
support a deferral of the screening fence requirement until
such a time that the owner of the school vacates or sells
the residence immediately south of the school property and
that the screening fence on the south side of the residence
be maintained.
Commissioner McCarthy asked what the age group of the
students would be.
Mr. Evans stated that the students would range in age from
18 months to 6 years old for the first five years and then
gradually go up to age 12 (sixth grade).
Commissioner Brandon asked if this plan met all landscaping
requirements.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, stated that the
revised site plan meets ordinance requirements regarding
buffers and landscaping.
Commissioner Lichty asked about the traffic count on Taylor
Loop Road and what is considered high volume.
David Scherer, of Public Works, stated that Taylor Loop Road
could handle 12,000 cars per day when widened.
Mary Harrison spoke in opposition to this application. She
stated that the increased traffic would be her main concern.
Max Mull also spoke in opposition to this application. He
stated that he felt this was not a good location for a
school. He stated that the proposed school would lower
property values in the area and would increase traffic on
Taylor Loop Road. He made reference to Pulaski Academy and
their traffic problem and presented photos to the
Commission.
Commissioner Ball made reference to the residence between
the school property and Mr. Mulls residence. He stated
that he felt it would provide a buffer between the school
and Westchester Neighborhood.
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FILE NO.:_ Z-6097 (Cont
Jim Lawson made reference to the City's Future Land Use Plan
which was adopted in 1980, before the Westchester
Subdivision was built. He stated that the proposed school
site was shown on the future land use plan as Transition
Zone.
commissioner Brandon asked what the applicant would do if he
wanted more than 120 students.
Jim Lawson stated that the conditional use permit would
limit the applicant to 120 students.
Commissioner Hawn asked how close Mr. Mull's house is to the
proposed school property.
Mr. Mull stated that there is one residence between the
school and his property.
Jim Lawson restated the staff's position on the deferral of
the screening fence. He stated that if the owner of the
school vacates or sells the residence immediately south of
the school then a screening fence would need to be built
between it and the school property. Also, the fence which
is currently in place between this residential lot and the
Westchester Neighborhood will be maintained.
A motion was made to approve the application subject to the
conditions noted by staff.
Dan Lancaster approached the podium and spoke in opposition
to the application. He referenced Pulaski Academy and the
traffic problems on Hinson and Napa valley Drive.
Commissioner Ball stated that the overall site plan appears
to be a good plan.
Mr. Mull made reference to the petition in opposition to the
application and the number of names on the petition.
Mr. Lancaster asked about the size of Taylor Loop Road and
stated traffic concerns.
David Scherer stated that the Master Street Plan shows
Taylor Loop to be a minor arterial and would be four lanes
with a center turn lane when built to the Master Street Plan
requirements.
Commissioner Ball asked when the construction of Taylor Loop
would take place.
David Scherer stated that the 1988 Bond issue included this
street, but he was not sure of a time frame for construction
of improvements.
Commissioner Putnam asked if the school would have to
provide street improvements.
5
FILE NO.: Z-6097 (Cont.
Mr. Scherer stated that they would.
Commissioner Hawn asked if the revised site plan was
approved by Traffic Engineering. Mr. Scherer stated that it
was.
There was a brief discussion regarding the number of parking
spaces that the applicant is proposing.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, stated that the
applicant would be required twenty-four parking spaces by
the Zoning Ordinance based on the number of students and the
number of teachers and classrooms. He stated that the
applicant was proposing in excess of the required twenty-
four spaces.
Chairman Woods stated that there was a motion on the floor.
The motion was passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 2 nays, 1 absent,
1 abstention (Commissioner Daniel) and 1 open position.
6
March 14, 1996
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ITEM 13 FILE NO.: Z-6ii 7
NAME:
LOCATIO
QkEOR/APPLIC T:
PROPo AL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Evans - Conditional Use Permit
14104 Taylor Loop Road
Mr. & Mrs. William McDonald
Dorothy Daniel & Lorene Nelson/
James and Debra Evans
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of a private pre-
school/elementary school on
this R-2 zoned site. The
applicants are also requesting
a waiver from the Zoning
Ordinance requirement (Section
36-523) of a screening fence
along the south property line
of the school property.
The proposed site is located on the west side of Taylor
Loop Road, approximately 350 feet south of Cantrell
Road.
2. Compatibility with Neighborhood:
The site is abutted by a Harvest Foods Store to the
west and the Harvest Foods access driveway to the
north. Single family residences are located to the
south of this site and also to the east, across Taylor
Loop Road. This proposed use should not have an
adverse affect on the surrounding properties.
3. Ori -Site Drives and Parkizl
The number of parking spaces shown on the site plan
exceeds minimum ordinance requirements.
Two, one-way, access points from Taylor Loop Road are
proposed.
4. screening and Buffers:
A 6 foot wide landscape strip (4 feet minimum with
transfer) will be required north at the proposed
parking area by the Landscape Ordinance.
March 14, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM I3 (Contj FILE NO.: Z-6097
A 6 feet high opaque screen is required along the south
property line.
The trash container must be enclosed on three sides
with an 8 foot high opaque wall or wood fence.
Curb and gutter or another protective border will be
required to protect all landscaped areas from vehicular
traffic.
5.
City En in er Comments:
The existing street is a 20 foot asphalt street.
Applicant will be required to construct 1/2 of a minor
arterial street. Full 1/2 reconstruction will be
required, the existing street does not conform to CLR
arterial standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 45 feet
from centerline. This site has less than 300 feet of
frontage and thus is only permitted one access point.
Driveways are to be 25 feet from edge of drive to
property lines. Stormwater detention analysis will be
required. Construction of a sidewalk will be required.
A grading permit is required prior to start of
construction.
Traffic Engineering strongly recommends denial. If the
ordinance is waived and this driveway arrangement is
allowed, with the limited stacking space cars will most
likely be stacked out onto Taylor Loop and create
blockage to the Harvest Foods drive. The north drive
is too close to the Harvest Foods entry. Should be 100
feet from this intersection. This drive creates a
commercial (collector) intersection with a minor
arterial.
6. utility and Fire Department Comments:
Fire Department: The height of the canopy must be at
least 15 feet. The drives between parking spaces must
be at least 20 feet wide.
7. Staff Analysis:
The applicants are requesting a conditional use permit
to allow a private school at 14104 Taylor Loop Road and
Lots 1 and 2 of the Phillips Subdivision, which are
zoned R-2. They are proposing to build and operate a
Montessori pre-school and elementary that will provide
care and education for children ranging in age from
eighteen months to twelve years (toddler through sixth
grade).
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March 14, 1996
ITEM 13 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-6027
The applicants are proposing to build a 14,000 square
foot facility, with a maximum enrollment of 120
students. The pre-school will employ approximately 10
people, and the elementary will have two classrooms and
four employees. The hours of operation will be Monday
through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The applicants also intend to purchase the residence
immediately south of this property (located at 14116
Taylor Loop Road) where they will reside. Because of
this, the applicants are requesting a waiver from the
Zoning Ordinance requirement of a screening fence along
the south property line of the school property. This
residential lot has an existing wood privacy fence
along its south property line adjacent to the
Westchester Neighborhood.
8. Staff Re mm ndation:
Staff recommends approval of this application subject
to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances
2. Compliance with the City Engineers Comments
3. Compliance with the Utility and Fire Department
Comments
4. Staff recommends approval of the request for
waiver from the Zoning Ordinance requirement of a
screening fence along the south property line of
the school property, based on the fact that the
owners of the school property will also own and
reside on the residential lot south of the school
property.
5UBDIVIaION CQMMITTEE CgMMENT: (FEBRUARY 22, 1996)
James and Debra Evans were present, representing the
application.
David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with
the applicant and Committee. He discussed the dedication of
right-of-way and the required street improvements to Taylor
Loop Road. He also discussed the driveway arrangement, with
limited stacking space and stated that a revised site plan
would need to be designed to satisfy these needs.
3
March 14, 1996
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TTEM 13 Con FILE Z- 7
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, reviewed his
comments with the committee and the applicant.
The applicants stated that a revised site plan would be
designed and presented to the Planning Staff.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMI T N ACTION: (MARCH 14, 1996)
The applicant, James Evans, was present. There were several
objectors present. Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff,
presented the item and a staff recommendation of approval
with the conditions noted in the agenda "staff
recommendation". He stated that a petition and several
letters of opposition have been received by staff.
James Evans addressed the Commission and gave a brief
description of his proposal.
Jim Lawson, Planning Director, stated that the staff would
support a deferral of the screening fence requirement until
such a time that the owner of the school vacates or sells
the residence immediately south of the school property and
that the screening fence on the south side of the residence
be maintained.
Commissioner McCarthy asked what the age group of the
students would be.
Mr. Evans stated that the students would -range in age from
18 months to 6 years old for the first five years and then
gradually go up to age 12 (sixth grade).
Commissioner Brandon asked if this plan met all landscaping
requirements.
Bob Brown, Site Plan Review Specialist, stated that the
revised site plan meets ordinance requirements regarding
buffers and landscaping.
Commissioner Lichty asked about the traffic count on Taylor
Loop Road and what is considered high volume.
David Scherer, of Public works, stated that Taylor Loop Road
could handle 12,000 cars per day when widened.
Mary Harrison spoke in opposition to this application. She
stated that the increased traffic would be her main concern.
4
March 14, 1996 y 1.
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Max Mull also spoke in opposition to this application. He..
stated that he felt this was not a good location for a
school. He stated that the proposed school would lower
property values in the area and would increase traffic on
Taylor Loop Road. He made reference to Pulaski Academy and
their traffic problem and presented photos to the
Commission.
Commissioner Ball made reference to the residence between
the school property and Mr. Mull's residence. He stated
that he felt it would provide a buffer between the school
and Westchester Neighborhood.
Jim. Lawson made reference to the City's Future Land Use Plan
which was adopted in 1980, before the Westchester
Subdivision was built. He stated that the proposed school
site was shown on the future land use plan as Transition
Zone.
commissioner Brandon asked what the applicant would do if he
wanted more than 120 students.
Jim Lawson stated that the conditional use permit would
limit the applicant to 120 students.
Commissioner Hawn asked how close Mr. Mull's house is to the
proposed school property.
Mr. Mull stated that there is one residence between the
school and his property.
Jim Lawson restated the staff's position on the deferral of
the screening fence. He stated that if the owner of the
school vacates or sells the residence immediately south of
the school then a screening fence would need to be built
between it and the school property. Also, the fence which
is currently in place between this residential lot and the
Westchester Neighborhood will be maintained.
A motion was made to approve the application subject to the
conditions noted by staff.
Dan Lancaster approached the podium and spoke in opposition
to the application. He referenced Pulaski Academy and the
traffic problems on Hinson and Napa Valley Drive.
Commissioner Ball stated that the overall site plan appears
to be a good plan.
Mr. Mull made reference to the petition in opposition to the
application and the number of names on the petition.
Mr. Lancaster asked about the size of Taylor Loop Road and
stated traffic concerns.
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SUBDIVISION
1 n FILE Z- 7
David Scherer stated that the Master Street Plan shows
Taylor Loop to be a minor arterial and would be four lanes
with a center turn lane when built to the Master Street Plan
requirements.
Commissioner Ball asked when the construction of Taylor Loop
would take place.
David Scherer stated that the 1988 Bond issue included this
street, but he was not sure of a time frame for construction
of improvements.
Commissioner Putnam asked if the school would have to
provide street improvements.
Mr. Scherer stated that they would.
Commissioner Hawn asked if the revised site plan was
approved by Traffic Engineering. Mr. Scherer stated that it
was.
There was a brief discussion regarding the number of parking
spaces that the applicant is proposing.
Monte Moore, of the Planning Staff, stated that the
applicant would be required twenty-four parking spaces by
the Zoning Ordinance based on the number of students and the
number of teachers and classrooms. He stated that the
applicant was proposing in excess of the required twenty-
four spaces.
Chairman Woods stated that there was a motion on the floor.
The motion was passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 2 nays, 1 absent,
1 abstention (Commissioner Daniel) and 1 open position.
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