HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8174 Staff AnalysisMarch 15, 2007
ITEM NO.: 8 FILE NO.: Z-8174
NAME: Temple of Restoration Church of God in Christ
Day Care —Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 10,610 Chicot Road
OWNER/APPLICANT: Temple of Restoration Church of God/
Darrell and Lisa Boyd
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a day
care center to be operated in this existing; R-2 zoned
church.
SITE LOCATION:
The church is located on the west side of Chicot Road, one block south of
Mabelvale Cut -Off.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
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The church is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses. The C-3
zoned properties to the north, around the intersection of Chicot and
Mabelvale Cut -Off, contain a convenience store, cellular tower and a dairy
bar. A City of Little Rock Fire Station is located across Chicot Road to the
east. Other uses in the area include single family homes, nonconforming
businesses and Chicot Elementary. The proposal to have a day care
center within this existing church is compatible with uses in the area.
All owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet of the site who could be identified and the SWLR United for
Progress, Legion Hut and Rob Roy Neighborhood Associations were
notified of this request.
ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Two driveways provide access to the site from Chicot Road. Parking is
located behind and in front of the church building. Driveways are located
on both sides of the building. There is more than sufficient parking and
drop-off space on the site to accommodate the proposed day care.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Playground area should be screened by a six (6) foot tall wood fence
where adjacent to residential properties. Fence is to be constructed with
the finished side facing outward.
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ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-8174
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
Chicot Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal
arterial. Dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet from centerline will be
required.
6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available to this property.
Entergy: Approved as submitted.
CenterPoint Energy: No Comment received.
AT&T (SBC): No Comment received.
Water: Additional fire hydrant(s) may 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). Contact Central
Arkansas Water if larger and/or additional meter(s) are needed. A
Capital Investment Charge based on the size of the meter
connection(s) will apply to this project in addition to normal charges for
additional or larger meters.
Fire Department: Fire sprinklers and additional fire hydrants may be
required. Contact Fire Marshall's office.
County Planning: No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on the CATA bus route. A bus route is
located just north of the site, at Chicot and Mabelvale Cut -Off. .
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(FEBRUARY 22, 2007)
The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted little additional
information was needed. Staff noted a screening fence would be required on the
perimeter of the site where the playground was proposed to be located.
Public Works staff noted the requirement to dedicate right-of-way for Chicot
Road. The applicant was advised to meet with staff to discuss the issue.
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FILE NO.: Z-8174
There was no further discussion and the Committee forwarded the item to the full
Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Temple of Restoration Church of God in Christ occupies the 3.46 acre, R-2
zoned tract located at 10,610 Chicot Road. The property contains a church
building, areas of paved parking and a detached multipurpose building. A
conditional use permit is requested to allow a day care center to be operated in
the church. The days and hours of operation are proposed as Monday through
Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A maximum enrollment of 86 children is proposed.
Staffing will be as required by the State for the number of children. The existing
driveways and paved parking are sufficient for use by the day care. A
playground area will be located behind the building. A screening fence will be
placed on the perimeter of the site where the playground is to be located.
Staff is supportive of the request. Allowing a day care to be operated within this
existing institutional facility on an arterial street is appropriate. There is no bill of
assurance for this acreage tract. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding
issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the 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. A six-foot tall wood screening fence is to be constructed along the perimeters
of the site where the playground is to be located. The fence is to be
constructed in "good neighbor' fashion, with its finished side facing out.
3. Signage for the site is to be limited to one ground -mounted sign complying
with the criteria for office and institutional zones (6 feet in height and
64 square feet in area) and wall signage on the fagade of the building not
exceeding 32 square feet in area.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 15, 2007)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further
discussion.
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March 1.5, 2007
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.
FILE NO.: Z-8174
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by
staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.
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