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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6114 Staff AnalysisJuly 18, 1996 FILE NO.: Z- IT NO.: NAME: LOCATION: OWNER APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Bethel Primitive Baptist Church - Conditional Use Permit 10912 Chicot Road Bethel Primitive Baptist Church by Charles Holladay and Connie Watson A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a new church sanctuary and parking lot on this existing 4 acre church site, which is zoned R-2. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in the paving requirements for the driveway and parking lot. The applicant is also requesting a five (5) year deferral in the completion of half principal arterial street improvements to Chicot Road. The existing church site is located on the west side of Chicot Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Mabelvale cut-off. 2. Com aut it with Neiohbvrhood: This property is located in an area primarily zoned R-2 and comprised mainly of single family residential uses. The properties to the north and west of this site contain single family residences with one commercial building immediately north on Depriest Road. Chicot Elementary School is located immediately south of this site. There is some vacant land east of this site (across Chicot Road), with single family residences further east. The proposed expansion of the church building should be compatible with the neighborhood. 3. On -Si Drives and Parkin : The church is nonconforming in its relationship to parking, given the fact that the church was built over July 18, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D Cont. FILE NO.: Z 6114 25 years ago and has no off-street paved parking spaces. There is a small gravel parking lot on the south side of the church building. The proposed increase in the church's seating capacity from 90 to 160 will require 18 new paved parking spaces. There is ample space within the proposed new parking area to satisfy this requirement. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in paving the parking lot and the driveway. There is a single access point from Chicot Road. 4. Screening and Buffers: Areas set aside for buffers meet and exceed ordinance requirements. Curb and gutter or another approved border are required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic and gravel. Screening of this site from adjacent residential properties to the north and west is required. This screening may be in the form of a six foot high opaque wood fence with its face directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. Placement of the screening may need adjustment in order to not obstruct the floodway. This site must comply with minimum Landscape ordinance requirements. 5. City Engineer Comments: Provide contour information. Provide base flood information. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. A development permit for special flood hazard area is required prior to any construction. Contact ADPC&E and the USAGE -LRD prior to start of work. A portion of this property lies in the regulatory floodway. Hold application until information furnished as requested. Stormwater Detention ordinance will apply. Chicot Road is a Principal Arterial, dedicate right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline and construct half of the 5 lane pavement with sidewalk including relocation of City owned utilities. Paved drives are required by ordinance. 6, Utility and Fire Delpartgent Comments: Fire Department: Driveway must support weight of fire apparatus. Proper fire hydrant spacing is required. 2 July 18, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.- D(Cont.)FILL NO.: Z-6114 7. Staff Anal sis• The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a new church sanctuary and parking lot on this existing 4 acre church site at 10912 Chicot Road, which is zoned R-2. The applicant is also requesting a 24 -month deferral in the paving requirements for the driveway and parking lot. The site currently contains a small church building with a seating capacity of approximately ninety (90) people. The church has existed on this site for over twenty-five years. The church building sits approximately 500 feet back from Chicot Road and has a small gravel parking lot on its south side. There is also a small out -building on the site which serves the church as a kitchen and for social events. When construction is complete, this out -building will be torn down and removed. The applicant proposes to construct a new 38 foot by 74 foot church sanctuary, with a seating capacity of one hundred and sixty (160). The new sanctuary will be built on the east side of, and attached to, the existing building. The existing building will become the kitchen and dining area for the new church building. The proposed increase in the church's seating capacity (from 90 to 160) will require 18 new paved parking spaces. The applicant is proposing a new parking lot on the north side of the new sanctuary. The new parking lot will accommodate approximately 32 vehicles. The existing gravel parking lot on the south side of the building will accommodate approximately 14 vehicles. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in paving the new parking lot and the driveway from Chicot Road. As noted in paragraph 5., at least a portion of this property lies in the regulatory f loodway. The applicant must furnish information regarding the location of the floodway on this property. This could have a major effect on the design of this site plan. This issue must be resolved prior to Planning Commission approval. The applicant is also requesting a five (5) year deferral in completion of half principal arterial street improvements to Chicot Road. Public Works Staff has indicated that they can support this deferral request. The applicant has also agreed to dedicate the 3 July 18, 1996 SUBDIVISION IT NO.: D Cont. F14E NO.: Z-6114 appropriate right-of-way (55 feet from centerline) for Chicot Road. Based on the zoning in this general area and the surrounding uses, the proposed expansion of the existing church facilities should not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. g. 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 Engineer Comments 3. Compliance with the Fire Department Comments 4. Staff recommends approval of the 24 -month deferral of paving requirements for the new parking lot and driveway. 5. Staff recommends approval of the five ( 5 ) year deferral for half street improvements to Chicot Road. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 4, 1996) Connie Watson was present, representing the application. A brief description of the proposal and the general location was given to the Committee. David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with the Committee, primarily the fact that part of this property lies in the regulatory floodway and information on this must be obtained by the applicant before approval can be given. He stated that the applicant needed to obtain a surrey of the property which shows the location of the floodway. He also noted the requirement to dedicate right-of-way (55 feet form centerline of Chicot Road) and to construct half street improvements to Chicot Road. Mrs. Watson stated that she would obtain a survey of the property (showing the floodway) as soon as possible and revise the site plan accordingly. After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 4 July 18, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D Cant. FILE NO.: Z-5114 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 25, 1996) Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant has requested deferral of this item to the June 6, 1996 Planning Commission agenda. Staff recommended approval of the deferral. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the June 6, 1996 Commission meeting. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed on a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 6, 1996) The Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant has submitted a letter requesting that the item be deferred until the Subdivision Agenda of July 18, 1996. The applicant is working toward resolving the floodway issues associated with this property. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the July 18, 1996 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 18, 1996) The Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant has submitted a letter requesting that the item be withdrawn, without prejudice. The applicant will continue to resolve the floodway issues associated with this property and will refile the application as soon as possible. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, 3 absent and 1 open position. E June 6, 1996 ITEM NO.: C FILE NO.: Z 614 NAME: LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: aRDIN.�.Nc DESIGN STANDARDS: Bethel Primitive Baptist Church - Conditional Use Permit 10912 Chicot Road Bethel Primitive Baptist Church by Charles Holladay and Connie Watson A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a new church sanctuary and parking lot on this existing 4 acre church site, which is zoned R-2. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in the paving requirements for the driveway and parking lot. The applicant is also requesting a five (5) year deferral in the completion of half principal arterial street improvements to Chicot Road. 1. Site Location: The existing church site is located on the west side of Chicot Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Mabelvale cut-off. 2. Compati with Nei hbonccod: This property is located in an area primarily zoned R-2 and comprised mainly of single family residential uses. The properties to the north and west of this site contain single family residences with one commercial building immediately north on Depriest Road. Chicot Elementary School is located immediately south of this site. There is some vacant land east of this site (across Chicot Road), with single family residences further east. The proposed expansion of the church building should be compatible with the neighborhood. 3, on Site Drives and Parkin : The church is nonconforming in its relationship to parking, given the fact that the church was built over June 6, 1996 SUBDIVISIO1 ITEM No.: C Cont. FILE No.: Z-6114 25 years ago and has no off-street paved parking spaces. There is a small gravel parking lot on the south side of the church building. The proposed increase in the church's seating capacity from 90 to 160 will require 18 new paved parking spaces. There is ample space within the proposed new parking area to satisfy this requirement. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in paving the parking lot and the driveway. There is a single access point from Chicot Road. 4. greening and Buffers: Areas set aside for buffers meet and exceed ordinance requirements. Curb and gutter or another approved border are required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic and gravel. Screening of this site from adjacent residential properties to the north and west is required. This screening may be in the form of a six foot high opaque wood fence with its face directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. Placement of the screening may need adjustment in order to not obstruct the floodway. This site must comply with minimum Landscape ordinance requirements. 5. City Engineer Comments: Provide contour information. Provide base flood information. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. A development permit for special flood hazard area is required prior to any construction. Contact ADPC&E and the USACE-LRD prior to start of work. A portion of this property lies in the regulatory floodway. Hold application until information furnished as requested. Stormwater Detention ordinance will apply. Chicot Road is a Principal Arterial, dedicate right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline and construct half of the 5 lane pavement with sidewalk including relocation of City owned utilities. Paved drives are required by ordinance. 6. T itilityand Firp Department Comments: Fire Department: Driveway must support weight of fire apparatus. Proper fire hydrant spacing is required. 2 June 6, 1996 S9UBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6114 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a new church sanctuary and parking lot on this existing 4 acre church site at 10912 Chicot Road, which is zoned R-2. The applicant is also requesting a 24 -month deferral in the paving requirements for the driveway and parking lot. The site currently contains a small church building with a seating capacity of approximately ninety (90) people. The church has existed on this site for over twenty-five years. The church building sits approximately 500 feet back from Chicot Road and has a small gravel parking lot on its south side. There is also a small out -building on the site which serves the church as a kitchen and for social events. When construction is complete, this out -building will be torn down and removed. The applicant proposes to construct a new 38 foot by 74 foot church sanctuary, with a seating capacity of one hundred and sixty (160). The new sanctuary will be built on the east side of, and attached to, the existing building. The existing building will become the kitchen and dining area for the new church building. The proposed increase in the church's seating capacity (from 90 to 160) will require 18 new paved parking spaces. The applicant is proposing a new parking lot on the north side of the new sanctuary. The new parking lot will accommodate approximately 32 vehicles. The existing gravel parking lot on the south side of the building will accommodate approximately 14 vehicles. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in paving the new parking lot and the driveway from Chicot Road. As noted in paragraph 5., at least a portion of this property lies in the regulatory floodway. The applicant must furnish information regarding the location of the floodway on this property. This could have a major effect on the design of this site plan. This issue must be resolved prior to Planning Commission approval. The applicant is also requesting a five (5) year deferral in completion of half principal arterial street improvements to Chicot Road. Public Works Staff has indicated that they can support this deferral request. The applicant has also agreed to dedicate the June 6, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: C Z-6114 appropriate right-of-way (55 feet from centerline) for Chicot Road. Based on the zoning in this general area and the surrounding uses, the proposed expansion of the existing church facilities should not have an adverse effect on the 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 Engineer Comments 3. Compliance with the Fire Department Comments 4. Staff recommends approval of the 24 -month deferral of paving requirements for the new parking lot and driveway. 5. Staff recommends approval of the five (5) year deferral for half street improvements to Chicot Road. SIIBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 4, 1996) Connie Watson was present, representing the application. A brief description of the proposal and the general location was given to the Committee. David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with the Committee, primarily the fact that part of this property lies in the regulatory floodway and information on this must be obtained by the applicant before approval can be given. He stated that the applicant needed to obtain a survey of the property which shows the location of the floodway. He also noted the requirement to dedicate right-of-way (55 feet form centerline of Chicot Road) and to construct half street improvements to Chicot Road. Mrs. Watson stated that she would obtain a survey of the property (showing the floodway) as soon as possible and revise the site plan accordingly. After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 4 June 6, 1996 SUBDIVISION ITEM NC • C (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z--6114 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 25, 1996) Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant has requested deferral of this item to the June 6, 1996 Planning Commission agenda. Staff recommended approval of the deferral. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the June 6, 1996 Commission meeting. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed on a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 6, 1996) The Staff presented the item, stating that the applicant has submitted a letter requesting that the item be deferred until the Subdivision Agenda of July 18, 1996. The applicant is working toward resolving the floodway issues associated with this property. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral until the July 18, 1996 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion was passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent. 5 April 25, 1996 ITEM NO.: 16 FILE NQ.: Z-611' NAME: LOCATIQN: OWNER APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: ORDINANCE DE IGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location: Bethel Primitive Baptist Church - Conditional Use Permit 10912 Chicot Road Bethel Primitive Baptist Church by Charles Holladay and Connie Watson A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the construction of a new church sanctuary and parking lot on this existing 4 acre church site, which is zoned R-2. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in the paving requirements for the driveway and parking lot. The applicant is also requesting a five (5) year deferral in the completion of half principal arterial street improvements to Chicot Road. The existing church site is located on the west side of Chicot Road, approximately 1/4 mile south of Mabelvale cut-off. 2. compatibility with N i hb rh od: This property is located in an area primarily zoned R-2 and comprised mainly of single family residential uses. The properties to the north and west of this site contain single family residences with one commercial building immediately north on Depriest Road. Chicot Elementary School is located immediately south of this site. There is some vacant land east of this site (across Chicot Road), with single family residences further east. The proposed expansion of the church building should be compatible with the neighborhood. 3. On -Sita Drives and Parkas: The church is nonconforming in its relationship to parking, given the fact that the church was built over April 25, 1996 S BDIVI I ITEM N9.2 16 wont.] FILE Nn.: 7-6114 25 years ago and.has no off-street paved parking spaces. There is a small gravel parking lot on the south side of the church building. The proposed increase in the church's seating capacity from 90 to 160 will require 18 new paved parking spaces. There is ample space within the proposed new parking area to satisfy this requirement. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in paving the parking lot and the driveway. There is a single access point from Chicot Road. 4. 5creenina and Buffers: Areas set aside for buffers meet and exceed ordinance requirements. Curb and gutter or another approved border are required to protect landscaped areas from vehicular traffic and gravel. Screening of this site from adjacent residential properties to the north and west is required. This screening may be in the form of a six foot high opaque wood fence with its face directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. Placement of the screening may need adjustment in order to not obstruct the floodway. This site must comply with minimum Landscape ordinance requirements. 5. Cit an ineer Comments: Provide contour information. Provide base flood information. Provide a sketch grading and drainage plan. A development permit for special flood hazard area is required prior to any construction. Contact ADPC&E and the USACE-LRD prior to start of work. A portion of this property lies in the regulatory floodway. Hold application until information furnished as requested. Stormwater Detention ordinance will apply. Chicot Road is a Principal Arterial, dedicate right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline and construct half of the 5 lane pavement with sidewalk including relocation of City owned utilities. Paved drives are required by ordinance. 6. gt• it ' ty and Firg Denartmen_t Comments: Fire Department: Driveway must support weight of fire apparatus. Proper fire hydrant spacing is required. E April 25, 1996 '5L1B L 1VISzoN ITEM No.: 16 n FILE N-6114 7. Staff Analysis: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow for the construction of a new church sanctuary and parking lot on this existing 4 acre church site at 10912 Chicot Road, which is zoned R-2. The applicant is also requesting a 24 -month deferral in the paving requirements for the driveway and parking lot. The site currently contains a small church building with a seating capacity of approximately ninety (90) people. The church has existed on this site for over twenty-five years. The church building sits approximately 500 feet back from Chicot Road and has a small gravel parking lot on its south side. There is also a small out -building on the site which serves the church as a kitchen and for social events. When construction is complete, this out -building will be torn down and removed. The applicant proposes to construct a new 38 foot by 74 foot church sanctuary, with a seating capacity of one hundred and sixty (160). The new sanctuary will be built on the east side of, and attached to, the existing building. The existing building will become the kitchen and dining area for the new church building. The proposed increase in the church's seating capacity (from 90 to 160) will require 18 new paved parking spaces. The applicant is proposing a new parking lot on the north side of the new sanctuary. The new parking lot will accommodate approximately 32 vehicles. The existing gravel parking lot on the south side of the building will accommodate approximately 14 vehicles. The applicant is requesting a 24 -month deferral in paving the new parking lot and the driveway from Chicot Road. As noted in paragraph 5., at least a portion of this property lies in the regulatory floodway. The applicant must furnish information regarding the location of the floodway on this property. This could have a major effect on the design of this site plan. This issue must be resolved prior to Planning Commission approval. The applicant is also requesting a five (5) year deferral in completion of half principal arterial street improvements to Chicot Road. Public Works Staff has indicated that they can support this deferral request. The applicant has also agreed to dedicate the 3 April 25, 1996 SUBDIVI ION ITEM NO.: 16 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6114 appropriate right-of-way (55 feet from centerline) for Chicot Road. Based on the zoning in this general area and the surrounding uses, the proposed expansion of the existing church facilities should not have an adverse effect on the neighborhood. 8. Staff Recommndation: 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 Engineer Comments 3. Compliance with the Fire Department Comments 4. Staff recommends approval of the 24 -month deferral of paving requirements for the new parking lot and driveway. 5. Staff recommends approval of the five (5) year deferral for half street improvements to Chicot Road. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 4, 1996) Connie Watson was present, representing the application. A brief description of the proposal and the general location was given to the Committee. David Scherer, of Public Works, discussed his comments with the Committee, primarily the fact that part of this property lies in the regulatory floodway and information on this must be obtained by the applicant before approval can be given. He stated that the applicant needed to obtain a survey of the property which shows the location of the floodway. He also noted the requirement to dedicate right-of-way (55 feet form centerline of Chicot Road) and to construct half street improvements to Chicot Road. Mrs. Watson stated that she would obtain a survey of the property (showing the floodway) as soon as possible and revise the site plan accordingly. After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for final action. 4