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Home My WebLink AboutZ-9215 Staff AnalysisSUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS APRIL 19, 2017 ITEM NO.: 4. BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH EXTENSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 4415 W. 29TH STREET Z-9215 Planning Staff Comments: 1. The bill of assurance for Riffel and Holder 2"d Addition does not address use issues 2. Please provide the typical days and hours of use of this building. 3. Will there be outdoor use areas? If so, for what purpose. 4. Locate and describe any proposed fencing 5. Locate and describe any proposed signage 6. Describe any proposed site lighting; should be low-level and directional, aimed downward and into the site 7. How will trash collection be handled? Will there be a dumpster on this site? Variance/Waivers: No on -site parking Public Works: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Plan specifies that W. 291h Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. The centerline of the W. 291h St. right-of-way is not provided on the survey. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. The sidewalk in from of the structure at 4415 W. 291h St. is damaged should be replaced. Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning - Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already being provided to this property from the alley in the rear. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss any changes to electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this proposal proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection Fire Department: No comments ITEM NO.:4. (CON'T) Z-9215) 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; crichey a.littlerock.org or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer{a@7littlerock.org. County Planning: No comments Rock Region METRO: a) Location is served by METRO on Asher Ave, by route 14 Rosemont. b) We have no recommendations for this conditional use permit. Planning Division: No comments Landscape: No comment Other: Submit responses to staff issues and four (4) copies of a revised site plan (if required) no later than Wednesday April 26, 2017. 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 April 26, 2017. The City -provided notice form must be used. Proof of notice is to be provided to staff no later than May 5, 2017. May 11, 2017 ITEM NO.: 4 FILE NO.. Z-9215 NAME: Bountiful Blessings Fellowship Church — Extension Conditional Use Permit LOCATION: 4415 West 29th Street OWNER/APPLICANT: Bountiful Blessings Fellowship Church/ Stephen Christian, Pastor PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow the use of this R-3 zoned residential structure and property for church related activities. SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the south side of West 29th Street, between Peyton and Washington Streets. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The site is located at the southern edge of a residential neighborhood where the uses transition from residential to the commercial zoning along Asher Avenue. The properties to the south are zoned 1-2 and C-4 and contain a variety of non-residential uses, including Bountiful Blessings Church. Properties one block to the east are zoned C-3, 0-3 and 1-2 and include a variety of uses, including auto repair and a funeral home. Single family homes extend to the north and west. The church plans to use the building basically "as -is" with the only changes being those required by building and fire codes. No additional parking is proposed. The proposed use should be compatible with uses in the area. Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located within 200 feet of the site and Midway Neighborhood Association. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site contains a two -car paved driveway, typical of a residential property. No new parking is proposed on this site. The church is located directly south of this property. Any parking for this building will occur on the existing church parking lot. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS: No Comments. May 11, 2017 ITEM NO.: 4 (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z-9215 5. PUBLIC WORKS: 1. Due to the proposed use of the property, the Master Plan specifies that West 29t" Street for the frontage of this property must meet commercial street standards. Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline. The centerline of the West 29t" Street right-of-way is not provided on the survey. 2. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. The sidewalk in from of the structure at 4415 West 29th Street is damaged should be replaced. 6. UTILITY. FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Little Rock Wastewater: Sewer available to this site. Entergy: Entergy does not object to this proposal. Service is already being provided to this property from the alley in the rear. Contact Entergy in advance to discuss any changes to electrical service requirements, or adjustments to existing facilities (if any) as this proposal proceeds. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. AT&T: No comments received. Central Arkansas Water: No objection. Fire Department: No Comments. 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; cr'ic'r,ey�Dlij'fleroci<.or_q or Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875; malderfer(a)_littlerock.orq. County Planning: No Comments. 2 May 11, 2017 ITEM NO.: 4 Rock Region METRO: FILE NO.: Z-9215 a) Location is served by METRO on Asher Ave, by route 14 Rosemont. b) We have no recommendations for this conditional use permit. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 19, 2017) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and noted some additional information was needed. Staff asked the applicant to provide the typical days and hours of use of the building. Staff asked if there would be any outdoor uses. The applicant was asked to locate and describe any proposed fencing, signage and site lighting. In response to a question, the applicant stated there would be no dumpster on the site but there might be a couple of trash cans. Public Works comments were noted. Other Agency, Fire Department and Utility Comments were noted. Building Code comments regarding the change of occupancy were presented. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. The applicant was advised to submit responses to staff issues no later than April 26, 2017. TAFF ANALYSIS: Bountiful Blessings Fellowship Church is located on the 1-2 zoned property located at 4424 West 30th Street. The church owns and occupies the 1-2 zoned properties on either side of Washington Street, north of West 30th. The church has acquired a residential structure and vacant lot located directly north of the main church site; at 4415 West 29th Street. The church is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for use of this R-3 zoned building and property for an extension of the church's activities. The church proposes to make no changes to the site other than for the required changes to the building to comply with building and fire codes. No new parking will be constructed on the site which currently contains a two -car driveway and parking pad. Parking will occur on the existing church parking lots. The building will be used for spiritual fellowship and community meetings, Christian study (Sunday school, vacation bible school, bible studies, etc...), educational training/student support (tutoring, technology advancement, adult education, job preparation, etc...) and other gatherings related to the church and its mission to the community. 3 May 11, 2017 ITEM NO.: 4 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-9215 Typical days and hours of use are anticipated to be Sundays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. There may be occasional use on other days and evenings. The vacant lot will be used for children's activities. No new fencing is proposed. Lighting consists of the existing street lights and security motion -sensor lights on the building. No dumpster will be placed on the site. The bill of assurance does not address use issues. To staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues. Staff supports the use of this property as an extension of the church. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP subject to compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 5 and 6 of the agenda staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 11, 2017) 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 by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. EI