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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7940 Staff AnalysisOctober 13, 2005 ITEM NO.: 18 NAME: Pleasant Hills C.M.E Church — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 3801 East 38th Street FILE NO.: Z-7940 OWNER/APPLICANT: Pleasant Hills C.M.E. Church/McGetrick and McGetrick PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for expansion of the existing church located on this R-3 zoned property. 1. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the south side of East 38th Street; east of Frazier in College Station. The property is outside of the city limits but within the City's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The church has been at this location since 1927. The surrounding neighborhood is sparsely developed with single family residences. A wooded tract and a burned out residence are located across 38'h Street to the north. A vacant mobile home is adjacent to the west. A large garden and single family homes are located to the east. Single family homes and a park are located to the south. Allowing the proposed expansion will not affect the church's continued compatibility with the neighborhood. All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the College Station Neighborhood Association were notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The church currently has a seating capacity of 100± persons in its sanctuary. There is no formal on-site parking. The new sanctuary will have a capacity of 165 persons. Parking is required for the difference between the existing capacity of 100 and the proposed new capacity of 165. 65 seats require 16 on-site parking spaces. The proposed new parking lot will accommodate 26 spaces. Access will be via two driveways onto East 38th Street. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances is required. Areas set aside for building and interior landscaping are less than October 13, 2005 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont,)FILE NO.: Z-7940 landscape ordinance standards. The proposed interior landscaping is 466 square feet less than the 594 square feet required by the landscape ordinance. In order to receive credit toward fulfilling landscaping ordinance requirements, interior islands must be at least five feet eight inches in width and 112 square feet in area. Variances from landscape ordinance standards require City Beautiful Commission approval. These requirements take into account the reductions allowed within the designated mature area of the City. A six-foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the southern, eastern and western perimeters of the site. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: 1. Storm water detention ordinance applies to this property. Show the proposed location for storm water detention facilities on the plan. 2. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 3. Dedication of right-of-way is required to 25 feet from centerline of 38th Street. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. CenterPoint Energy: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment received. Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. A Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges. Installation of an additional fire hydrant is strongly recommended. Contact Central Arkansas Water regarding procedures for installation of the hydrant. Fire Department: Provide statement from local volunteer Fire Department indicating approval and ability to provide service. Fire hydrant and fire sprinklers may be required. 2 October 13, 2005 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont_ County Planning: FILE NO_: Z-7940 1. Please re -plat the property into one parcel. 2. The applicant must receive a driveway permit from the Pulaski County Road and Bridge Department. 3. Please indicate on the site plan adjacent residential properties. Please indicate any residential properties to the rear, side, or across the street from the site. 4. Please indicate wastewater sanitation method and appropriate permits from ADEQ and DHHS if required. CATA: A CATA bus route is located south of this site, along Frazier Pike. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 22, 2005) The applicant was present. Staff requested additional information on the proposed addition; included design and proposed uses. The applicant was asked to locate fencing, site lighting and the dumpster location. It was noted that no additional uses, such as private school or day care, were requested. The applicant was advised to provide a copy of the bill of assurance. Public Works, Utility and Landscape Comments were presented and discussed. The applicant was advised to contact those agencies with specific question. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by September 28, 2005. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: Pleasant Hills C.M.E. Church is located on the R-3 zoned property at 3801 East 38th Street; in the College Station Community. The church has been at this location since 1927. The property is outside of the city limits but within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The site is occupied by a one-story, 3,108 square foot building that contains classrooms and a 100 seat sanctuary. There is no formal parking on the site. The church proposes to construct a one-story, 6,260 square foot addition containing a 165 seat sanctuary. The existing sanctuary will be converted into classrooms and fellowship hall. The new addition will have brick and steel siding and a steel paneled roof. In addition, a new 25 space, paved parking lot and driveway will be constructed. Screening, in the form of a 6 -foot wood fence or dense evergreen plantings, will be placed along the property's south, east and west perimeters. There will be no dumpster on the site. Lighting will consist of 3 October 13, 2005 ITEM NO.: 18 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-7940 building -mounted lights and parking lot lighting. All lighting must be shielded downward and into the site. The required right-of-way dedication for East 38tH Street has been shown. No signage has been proposed but it is appropriate to limit signage to that allowed in office and institutional zones. The applicant states there is no valid bill of assurance. Landscaping will comply with ordinance standards. The proposed building will have a rear yard setback of 20 feet. The ordinance requires a rear yard setback of 25 feet. The addition is proposed to maintain the 20 foot setback of the existing building. Staff is supportive of this minor variance. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The church should continue to be a vital, compatible use within the community. The applicant submitted responses to the issues raised at Subdivision Committee and reflected in the analysis above. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4, 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. 2. All site lighting is to be shielded downward and into the site. 3. Signage is to be limited to that allowed in office and institutional districts. 4. Prior to construction, statement must be provided by the local volunteer fire department indicating approval and ability to provide service. Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 13, 2005) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 11 ayes and 0 nays. n