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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7982-A Staff AnalysisJune 25, 2009 I1�Ji1111,110m t FILE NO.: Z -7982-A NAME: Oak Forest United Methodist Church — Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 2402 S. Tyler Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Oak Forest United Methodist Church/ Ritchie Feuers, Ph.D., Trustee PROPOSAL: A revision to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit is requested to allow for expansion of Shepherd's Hope Healthcare Ministry into the structure on this R-3 zoned lot. 1. SITE LOCATION_ The property is located on the west side of S. Tyler Street, one lot south of West 24th Street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The church has been located in this neighborhood for many years. The prior approval to allow the church -owned structure at 2404 S. Tyler Street for the Shepherd's Hope Healthcare Ministry has not had a negative impact on the neighborhood. The addition of 2402 S. Tyler to the healthcare ministry should also not impact the neighborhood negatively. The structure will retain its residential appearance. The activity is limited to the previously approved days and hours of operation. The existing church parking lot will be utilized. All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents within 300 feet who could be identified, the Fair Park, Oak Forest and Curran -Conway Neighborhood Association and the University District were notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: No changes are proposed to the existing drives or parking. Visitors to the health/dental clinic will continue to utilize the existing, 60+ space church parking lot. No clinic visitor parking will occur on this property. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. June 25, 2009 ITEM NO.: 10 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7982-A A six (6) foot high opaque screen, either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward, a wall, or dense evergreen plantings, is required along the northern property line next to residentially zoned property. Credit towards fulfilling this requirement can be given for existing trees and undergrowth that satisfies this year -around requirement. 5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments. 6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available to this project. Entergy: Approved as submitted. CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted. AT&T (SBC): No comment received. Water: Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional water meter(s) are required. 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 RPZA, 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: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: A CATA bus route is located along Fair Park Boulevard. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT; (JUNE 4, 2009) Dr. Ritchie Feuers was present and staff presented the item and noted little additional information was needed. In response to questions from staff, Dr. 2 June 25, 2009 ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -7982-A Feuers stated there would be no signage on the site and no parking for the clinic would occur on the site. Dr. Feuers stated the large, church parking lot would continue to be utilized. Dr. Feuers stated the accessory building on the rear of the lot would continue to be used by the church for storage. Utility and landscape comments were discussed. Staff stated some screening would be required between this lot and the single family occupied residence adjacent to the north. The Committee determined there were no outstanding issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. AFF ANALYSIS: On January 19, 2006, the Commission approved a conditional use permit to allow Oak Forest United Methodist Church, in partnership with Fellowship Bible Church, to operate a health clinic ministry using the residential structure at 2404 S. Tyler Street. The church owns the block bounded by Fair Park Blvd., Tyler, West 24th and West 25th Streets other than the one lot located at the northeast corner of the block. The health clinic ministry was approved to operate no more than 3 days a week for a few hours each day beginning at 4:30 p.m. Parking for the clinic is provided by the existing 60+ space church parking lot. Other than for some interior remodeling to accommodate the use, no real changes were made to the residential structure. The free health clinic, Shepherd's Hope, has been very successful in providing needed health care to residents of the City. The church has recently acquired the adjacent residence, located at 2402 S. Tyler Street. Shepherd's Hope proposes to expand the free clinic into this residential structure to provide free basic dental care to those in need. The dental clinic would operate at the same time as the health clinic. No changes in the previously approved days and hours of operation are proposed. As with the structure at 2404 S. Tyler, the structure at 2402 S. Tyler will maintain its residential appearance. The church proposes to construct an enclosed walkway connecting the two structures. The walkway will provide an enclosed area to address weather concerns as well as security concerns. Connecting the two structures also allows for the consolidation of activities such as administrative, storage, equipment and supplies. Staff is supportive of the proposal to expand the free clinic into the structure at 2402 S. Tyler and to connect 2402 and 2404 S. Tyler Street with an enclosed walkway. The properties are within the block occupied by the church and parking lot. As an expansion of the church's ministry, the proposed use should continue 3 June 25, 2009 ITEM NO.: 10 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7982-A to be compatible with the neighborhood. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. The bill of assurance for Cherry and Cox Addition does not address use issues. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested C.U.P. subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Days and hours of operation of the clinic are to be limited to 3 days a week between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 2. Signage is to be limited to the existing wall sign on the building at 2404 S. Tyler Street. 3. Compliance with any applicable building code, fire department and utility requirements for conversion of this residential structure into the proposed clinic use. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 25, 2009) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, subject to compliance with the comments and conditions 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 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent. 0