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APRIL 29, 2015
ITEM NO • 7 APOSTOLIC TEACHING MINISTRY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
1829 DENNISON STREET (Z-9032)
Planning Staff Comments
1. The Plat/Bill of Assurance for Greenhaw's Subdivision does not address use issues.
2. Provide additional information detailing the proposed use of the property.
(a) Exactly what uses are to take place?
(b) Days and hours of activities.
(c) Numbers of persons who will be attending these activities.
(d) Will there be any outdoor activities?
3. Why is no parking being provided? It appears there is sufficient space to provide 4 parking spaces off of
the alley at the rear with room for some landscaped buffer on either side of the parking.
4. Provide a signage plan.
Variance/Waivers:
■ Possible parking variance.
Public Works;
Show proposed location for a sufficient number of parking spaces.
Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning
Wastewater: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection.
Fire Department: No comment.
Building Codes: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject to current building code
requirements. Review and approval is required by Building Codes Division before occupancy takes
place. For information on submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criche @littlerock.ora or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderferGlittierock.or
ITEM NO.: 7. CON' Z-9032
County Planning: No comment
CATA: A CATA bus route is located along Wright Avenue, just south of the site.
Planning Division No comment
Landscape Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance requirements. Any
new vehicular use area must be landscaped to code.
A land use buffer will be required when an adjacent property has a dissimilar use of a more
restrictive nature. The property to the north is zoned R-2. The minimum dimension of the buffer
shall be six (6) feet nine (9) inches in areas designated as mature. As a component of all land use
buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a minimum of six (6) feet
in height shall be required upon the property line side of the buffer. The plantings, existing and
purposed, shall be provided within the landscape ordinance of the city, section 15-81.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing trees as feasible on this
site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees
of six (6) inch caliper or larger.
Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than
Wednesday May 6, 2015. Required notices are to be sent via certified mail to all owners of properties
located within two hundred (200) feet of the site no later than Wednesday May 6, 2015. The City -provided
notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than May 15, 2015.
May 21, 2015
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-9032
NAME: Apostolic Teaching Ministry — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 1829 Dennison Street
OWNER/APPLICANT: Preston White/Johnny Tweedle
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the
use of the existing house on this R-3 zoned lot for a
place of worship.
1. SITE LOCATION:
The property is located on the east side of Dennison Street, one lot north
of Wright Avenue.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property is located in an area of mixed zoning and uses where the
zoning transitions from the commercial along Wright Avenue to the
residential extending to the north. A motorcycle club occupies the C-3
zoned building to the south. GYST carwash is located on the PCD zoned
lot to the southeast. The C-3 lot across Dennison is vacant and residential
uses are to the north. The applicant proposes to use the existing house
for a small place of worship. No changes will be made to the site other
than for the changes to the structure to accommodate building code
requirements. Use of the structure for this small, limited activity appears
to be compatible with uses and zoning in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and Wright Avenue and Central High
Neighborhood Associations.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING;
The site contains a single -wide driveway and carport which will
accommodate one vehicle. On -street parking is available. The applicant
has provided a letter from the owner of the property to south allowing the
church to use the parking lot on that site. The motorcycle club's hours of
typical activity should not conflict with the church's hours of most activity
(Sunday and Wednesday evenings). There appears to be parking
available for 20± vehicles on the motorcycle club site. The applicant has
stated there should not be more than 20 persons attending the worship
activities. Currently, the church has 4 persons attending.
May 21, 2015
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.l FILE NO.: Z-9032
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Site plan must comply with the City's landscape and buffer ordinance
requirements. Any new vehicular use area must be landscaped to code.
A land use buffer will be required when an adjacent property has a
dissimilar use of a more restrictive nature. The property to the north is
zoned R-2. The minimum dimension of the buffer shall be six (6) feet nine
(9) inches in areas designated as mature. As a component of all land use
buffer requirements, opaque screening, whether a fence or other device, a
minimum of six (6) feet in height shall be required upon the property line
side of the buffer. The plantings, existing and purposed, shall be provided
within the landscape ordinance of the city, section 15-81.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many existing
trees as feasible on this site. Credit toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance
requirements can be given when preserving trees of six (6) inch caliper or
larger.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
Show proposed location for a sufficient number of parking spaces.
6. UTILITY, FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: No comments received.
Entergy: No comments received.
Centerpoint Energy: No comments received.
AT&T: No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water: No objection.
Fire Department: No comment.
Building Codes: Project is a change in occupancy and is therefore subject
to current building code requirements. Review and approval is required by
Building Codes Division before occupancy takes place. For information on
submittal requirements and the review process, contact a commercial
plans examiner:
Curtis Richey at 501.371.4724; criche _littlerock.org or
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderferglittlerock.org
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May 21, 2015
ITEM NO.: 7 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9032
County Planning: No comment
CATA: A CATA bus route is located along Wright Avenue, just south of
the site.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT
(APRIL 29, 2015)
Preston White, pastor of Greater Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Teaching Ministry,
was present. Staff presented the item and for some additional information. In
response to questions, Bro. White stated about 4 persons currently attended
services and he expected the number to not exceed 20 persons in the future;
hours of activity are Sundays, 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday evenings
at 6:00 p.m. and there would be no outdoor activities. He stated there was a
worship service and bible teaching classes that would take place. Bro. White
stated a small sign would be placed on the building.
The issue of parking was discussed. Staff stated the use would likely require
4 — 5 parking spaces. Bro. White stated he would prefer not to construct parking
on the lot and would pursue approval to use nearby parking. The Committee
encouraged him to obtain that approval in writing.
Bro. White was urged to visit with persons in the building codes division to
determine what changes would need to be made to the structure to
accommodate the change in use.
The committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The R-3 zoned lot located at 1829 Dennison Street is occupied by a one-story,
frame, 1,700 ± square foot single family residential structure. A single driveway
and carport are located at the front of the structure. The applicant is requesting
approval of a conditional use permit to allow for the use of the structure for a
place of worship for a small congregation. Currently, 4 persons attend with a
maximum of 20 person anticipated in the future. Other than for any required
changes to the structure to accommodate building codes, no changes are
proposed to the property.
Uses are proposed to consist of worship service and bible classes. Activities will
most typically occur Wednesday evenings and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
No outer activities are proposed. Signage will consist of a small wall sign on the
front facade of the house.
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May 21, 2015
ITEM NO.: 7 (C
FILE NO.: Z-9032
Staff believes the use to be appropriate for the site. The only issue concerns
parking. The site contains a single -wide driveway and carport sufficient for one
vehicle. At a proposed maximum capacity of 20 persons, 5 parking spaces
would typically be required. The applicant does not desire to construct additional
parking on the site. It is possible to construct 4 parking spaces in the rear yard,
taking access off of the alley. Constructing the parking would trigger the need to
install buffers, screening and landscaping. This would create a cost burden.
Additionally, constructing the parking changes the nature of the property from
residential in appearance to institutional. The applicant has obtained permission
from the owner of the property adjacent to the south to utilize the paved parking
on that site. That adjacent property is utilized by a motorcycle club and the two
uses should not have conflicting hours of usage.
Staff can support the parking variances as long as the use of this site is limited to
this applicant, with a maximum attendance of 20 persons and the off -site
arrangement being maintained.
The applicant was also advised to meet with building codes personnel to
determine what changes would need to be made to the structure to
accommodate the change in occupancy.
To staffs knowledge, there are no other uses. The bill of assurance/plat for
Greenhaw's Subdivision does not address use issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP, 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. This approval is limited to this applicant.
3. Maximum attendance is limited to 20 persons.
Staff recommends approval of the parking variance subject to the agreement to
utilize adjacent parking being maintained. If at any point, that agreement is
nullified, the site must be brought back to the Planning Commission for review
and approval.
Staff recommends approval of a variance from the buffer and screening
requirements since there are to be no outdoor activities and no parking is to be
constructed on the site.
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FILE NO.: Z-9032
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 21, 2015)
The applicant was 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 as recommended by staff, including all comments and
conditions. The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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