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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7784-B Staff AnalysisNovember 3, 2011 ITEM NO.: 3 FILE NO.: Z -7784-B NAME: St. Andrews Church — Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 8300 Kanis Road OWNER/APPLICANT: St. Andrews Church/White-Daters and Associates PROPOSAL: A revision to the previously approved conditional use permit is requested to allow for the addition of a columbarium to this existing church site. 1. SITE LOCATION: 2 3. 0 The property is located on the north side of Kanis Road, east of Michael Street. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOO The proposed columbarium is designed as a memorial garden, "tucked" within a wooded area behind the church. The overall size of the columbarium is 30'X 30'. The columbarium is not visible from any other properties and, as an ancillary use to the church, should not generate much if any additional traffic. The proposed columbarium will not affect this existing church site's compatibility with the neighborhood. Notice of the public hearing was set to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and the John Barrow Neighborhood Association, ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: No changes in driveways or parking are proposed under this conditional use permit modification. No additional parking is required for the proposed columbarium. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. 5, PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. For the applicant's information, Ordinance # 19,625 was adopted on November 6, 2006, which deferred the half street improvements to Kanis Road for five (5) years. This deferral ends on November 7, November 3, 2011 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: 2-7784-8 2011. Street plans should be provided to staff at that time and construction should commence at the time plans are approved by staff. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Fifteen (15) foot easement required along north and west perimeters. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project for connections off the existing 12 -inch main in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the PRZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten (10) days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. Fire Department: Fire hydrants per Code; maintain access at least twenty (20) feet wide. 2 November 3, 2011 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7784-B County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (OCTOBER 13, 2011) Joe White was present representing the application. Staff presented the item and requested additional information on the design of the proposed columbarium. Staff noted the proposed columbarium site on the north side of the property was within a buffer area. Staff noted no zoning buffer was required in that area since the abutting property was zoned 0-3 but the area was indicated as buffer on the approved CUP site plan. Mr. White was asked to provide information on the number and size of any trees that would need to be removed to place the columbarium in that location. Public Works staff noted the previously approved five-year deferral of half street improvements to Kanis Road would expire on November 6, 2011. Mr. White stated he would visit with his client, but he expected an additional deferral would be requested. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by October 19, 2011. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: St. Andrews Church is located on the R-2 zoned tract at 8300 Kanis Road. On February 3, 2005, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow for the phased development of the site for the church; including a sanctuary, multipurpose buildings, classroom buildings, parking and driveways. A wooded area along the north and east was left mostly natural with the addition of trails, an amphitheater and pavilion. On January 19, 2006, the Commission approved a modification to the CUP to allow for restaging of the phasing plan and the addition of a church day care. The initial phase has been constructed. The pavilion and an associated restroom building are now under construction. The church is now requesting approval of a revision to the CUP to allow for the addition of a columbarium to the site. The applicant has indicated two possible locations; either side of the pavilion. Only one will be built. The columbarium is 30'X 30' in size and will be accessed from the walkway/trail off of the parking lot. The 30'X 30' site will be landscaped with evergreens, small trees and plants. Lighting will be indirect. There will be bench seating, a 3 November 3, 2011 ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7784-B name plaque and both above ground and in -ground methods of interment in a circle or semi -circle setting. Burial services could be conducted at the site or in the adjacent pavilion. In response to a request by staff, the applicant provided a tree survey, which indicates no trees will need to be removed to allow the columbarium north of the pavilion and one tree will be removed if the site south of the pavilion is chosen. On November 6, 2006, the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 19,625 which deferred the half street improvements to Kanis Road for five (5) years. The applicant has requested an additional five (5) year deferral. Staff supports the additional deferral. As with the previous deferral, it will be for five (5) years, until construction of the Phase II sanctuary or until adjacent development, whichever occurs first. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. There is no bill of assurance for this acreage tract. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP revision to allow construction of one of two proposed columbarium subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. Staff recommends approval of the requested deferral of half street improvements to Kanis Road for a period of five (5) years, until construction of the Phase II sanctuary or until adjacent development, whichever occurs first. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (NOVEMBER 3, 2011) The applicants were present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. CI SUBDIVISION COMNHTTEE CONEMENTS OCTOBER 13, 2011 ITEM NO.: 3, ST. ANDREWS CHURCH REVISED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 8300 KANIS ROAD Z -7784-A Planning Staff Comments: 1. There is no Bill of Assurance for this unplatted, acreage tract. 2. Provide information on the proposed columbarium; including design, number of niches, benches, lighting, etc... 3. The proposed north site is within a buffer area. Provide information on number and size of any trees which will have to be removed or otherwise impacted. Variance/Waivers: ■ None Requested Public Works: 1. For the applicant's information, Ordinance # 19,625 was adopted on November 6, 2006, which deferred the half street improvements to Kanis Road for five (5) years. This deferral ends on November 7, 2011. Street plans should be provided to staff at that time and construction should commence at the time plans are approved by staff. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning; Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Fifteen (15) foot easement required along north and west perimeters, Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T (SBC): No comments received. Water: All Central Arkansas Water requirements in effect at the time of request for water service must be met. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of meter connection(s) will apply to this project for connections off the existing 12 -inch main in addition to normal charges. Additional fire hydrant(s) will be required. Contact the Little Rock Fire Department to obtain information regarding the required placement of the hydrant(s) and contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant(s). If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. This development will have minor impact on the existing water distribution system. Proposed water facilities will be sized to provide adequate pressure and fire protection. Due to the nature of this facility, installation of an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer assembly (RPZ) is required on the domestic water service. This assembly must be installed prior to the first point of use. Central Arkansas Water (CAW) requires that upon installation of the PRZA, successful tests of the assembly must be completed by a Certified Assembly Tester licensed by the State of Arkansas and approved by CAW. The test results must be sent to CAW's Cross Connection Section within ten (10) days of installation and annually thereafter. Contact the Cross Connection Section at 377-1226 if you would like to discuss backflow prevention requirements for this project. ITEM NO.: 3. CONT Z -7784-A Fire Department: Fire hydrants per Code; maintain access at least twenty (20) feet wide. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: The site is located on a CATA bus route. Plarining Division: No Comments. Landscape; No Comments. Other: Responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of revised site plan (if required) are to be submitted to staff no later than Wednesday October 19, 2011. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of property located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday October 19, 2011, The City provided notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than October 28, 2011.