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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-1346 Staff AnalysisItem No. 9 Calvary Baptist Church Subdivision Site Plan Review S-1346 Planning Staff Comments: l . Provide notification of Public Hearing to property owners within 200-feet. 2. Provide days and hours of typical operation. 3. Provide list of activities which will occur on the site, daycare, Mother's Day Out, private school. 4. Provide Maximum building height in the general notes. 5. Any additional site lighting must be low level and directed away from residentially zoned properties. 6. Provide details of dumpster location with required screening. 7. Variance/Waivers: A Variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the North side. A Variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the South side. A Variance to allow an increased building height (105 feet) on 0-1 zoned property. A Variance to allow a reduced minimum driveway spacing on North Pierce Street near Cantrell Road. A Variance to allow an increased sign area (not to exceed 120 square feet) adjacent to Cantrell Road. A Variance to allow a reduced number of on -site parking spaces to serve the facility. Public Works: 1. Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial. Dedication of right-ofway to 55 feet from centerline will be required. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Cantrell with Filmore and Pierce and "R" Street with Filmore and Pierce. 3. On Cantrell Road, provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one- half street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-o€way from AHTD, District VI. 8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 9. Direction of flow for watercourses leaving the property is required. 10. A Grading Permit will be required per Sec. 29-186 (c) & (d). Utilities and Fire Department/County Planning: Wastewater: Sewer available not adversely affected. ENTERGY: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: Telephone terminal on rear wall of 1901 needs to be removed before any demolition work. Contact SWB for additional details. Water: If there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA: Site is located off Bus Route #1 and #21 and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set -aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. An irrigation system to water new landscaped areas will be required. Prior to obtaining a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. Submit 4 copies of the revised site plan (to include additional information as noted above) to staff no later than Wednesday June 5, 2002. June 20, 2002, ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1346 NAME: Calvary Baptist Church Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 1901 North Pierce Street DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Calvary Baptist Church Richburg-Rickett Consulting Engineers 1901 North Pierce Street #10 Shackleford Plaza, Suite 100 Little Rock, AR 72207 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 3.07 Acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 Zoning Lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 URRENT ZONING: 0-1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 VARIANCESMAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the North side. 2. A variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the South side. 3. A variance to allow an increased building height (105-feet) on 0-1 zoned property. 4. A variance to allow a reduced minimum driveway spacing on North Pierce Street near Cantrell Road. 5. A variance to allow an increased sign area (not to exceed 120 square feet) adjacent to Cantrell Road. 6. A variance to allow a reduced number of on -site parking spaces to serve the facility. June 20', 2002 SUBQIV1SION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1346 A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant, Calvary Baptist Church, plans to expand its existing facility to accommodate its current and future needs. The church has established an overall master plan, which includes two phases to be accomplished over the next few years. Phase One is everything south of R Street, and will involve the education building northeast of the existing sanctuary. The building is currently being studied to determine whether or not it will be renovated or demolished and rebuilt. In either case there will be a redevelopment of the education building. The second phase will be the addition of a new 600-seat sanctuary facility located at the corner of North Pierce and R Streets; the site of the existing sanctuary and education building north of that structure. The applicant is requesting variances to allow reduced building line setback along R Street, North Pierce and North Filmore Streets. The building lines are existing and do not conform to building line setbacks for 0-1 zoning. The applicant is also requesting a variance from the Master Street Plan for minimal driveway spacing. The applicant proposes the placement of a driveway on North Pierce Street, near the intersection with Cantrell Road. The existing driveway along North Filmore Street is approximately the same distance as the requested placement on North Pierce Street. The applicant is proposing one- way traffic flow through the parking lot with a right -turn only out onto North Pierce Street. The applicant is requesting a variance to the minimum parking requirement. The applicant proposes the placement of 79 on -site parking spaces. The applicant has secured letters of support from adjoining property owners to allow off -site parking on their property. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an increased building height. The applicant proposes the main roof level to be 50+ feet and the architectural tower to be upwards of 105 feet to maintain architectural balance and symmetry between the tower and the new building. The applicant is requesting a sign variance to allow an increased sign area along the Cantrell Road side of the property. Under the sign ordinance the applicant would be allowed two signs at 64-square feet. The applicant proposes one sign not to exceed the combined square footage of 120 square feet. The applicant is requesting the increased sign area due to the speed of traffic in the area and the overpowering effect of other signage in the area. The applicant proposes the placement of two pedestrian bridges over R Street. Each of these will require franchise agreements with the City of Little Rock. June 20, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1346 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a developed church site. The area is historic Hillcrest Commercial area typified by a variety of commercial uses. To the north of the site there are multiple uses fronting onto Kavanaugh Boulevard. To the east of the site is also typical Hillcrest commercial development. West of the site is the Pulaski Bank, a full service gas station and a stand alone commercial business. South of the site, across Cantrell Road, is the Masonic Lodge and one single-family house. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has not received any comment from the neighborhood. The South Normandy and the Normandy Shannon Property Owners Associations and the Prospect Terrace and Heights Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing as well as all residents within 300 feet of the site and all property owners within 200 feet of the site. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Cantrell 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. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Cantrell with Filmore and Pierce and "R" Street with Filmore and Pierce.. 3, On Cantrell Road, provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. Staff would support a contribution in -lieu of construction at this location, except for sidewalk construction. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 9. Direction of flow for watercourses leaving the property is required. 10. A Grading Permit will be required per Sec. 29-186 (c) & (d). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available not adversely affected. 3 June 20; 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1345 ENTERGY: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: Telephone terminal on rear wall of 1901 needs to be removed before any demolition work. Contact South Western Bell at 373- 5112 for additional details. Water:lf there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA:Site is located off Bus Route #1 and #21 and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set -aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. An irrigation system to water new landscaped areas will be required. Prior to obtaining a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: May 30, 2002 The applicant was present. Staff briefly described the proposed project indicating there were several variances required as a part of the development. Staff stated building lines were set by the existing structures and the additions would match the existing buildings. Staff stated the existing site did not have adequate, on -site parking. The church currently utilizes parking from area businesses and has for many years in the past. Staff stated the variances for an increased sign area would only incorporate the two signs, which would be allowed on the two corners into one sign area. The building height variance was briefly discussed. 4 June 20, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1346 Staff stated landscaping appeared to meet the minimum requirement under the ordinance. Staff stated the final plans would require the stamp of a registered landscape architect. Public Works comments were addressed. The applicant indicated an in -lieu contribution would be made instead of the street widening. There was no further discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The applicant has identified the typical hours of operation to be Sunday 8:15 until noon and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Activities will include Sunday School and worship services, Sunday evening activities including Bible study classes, social activities, committee meetings. Monday through Saturday the facility will be utilized at various hours during the day beginning some days at 6:40 am and ending as late as 9:00 pm. The site is not utilized this intensely every day of the week. Activities include recreational/exercise classes, family meals, Mother's Day Out, and the Library is open selected hours. These are typical uses for a church facility. The new sanctuary and tower will reach a height of 105-feet. The applicant would be allowed by right a building height of 35-feet and a steeple height of 70- feet under 0-1 zoning. Staff is supportive of the request to allow the steeple height to be 105-feet. The parking in the area is not sufficient to meet the typical minimum requirement per the Zoning Ordinance for a sanctuary facility of 600 seats. 'The typical minimum required parking would be 150 spaces. The applicant is proposing 79 on -site parking spaces. The applicant has agreements with neighboring business owners to allow parking off site which is more than adequate to meet the parking demand. The building lines have been set by the original buildings and currently do not meet the required 25-foot building line setback. The proposed addition to the education building and the sanctuary facility will not encroach into the building line any further than already exist. Staff is supportive of the request for the proposed reduced building line setback. The applicant has requested a variance to allow an increased sign area. In Office Zones the applicant is permitted to have one freestanding sign per premise, not to exceed two square feet in sign area for each linear foot of main 5 June 20; 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 9 FILE NO.: S-1346 street frontage up to a maximum of sixty-four square feet. The sign may not exceed a height of six feet. When a building is on a corner or has more than one main street frontage one additional freestanding sign is allowed on the additional frontage not to exceed the square footage of the other freestanding sign. The applicant is proposing to combine the square footage allowed under the Zoning Ordinance for Office Zones. Staff is supportive of this request as long as no other freestanding signs are erected on the property. Staff is supportive of the request for a variance to allow the reduced minimum driveway spacing on North Pierce Street. The applicant has indicated the exit will be one-way only which will minimize the conflicts of "stacking" at the intersection of North Pierce Street and Cantrell Road. _ Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed site plan. Staff is supportive of the requested Subdivision Site Plan Review and the requested variances for Calvary Baptist Church. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed subdivision site plan review for Calvary Baptist Church subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the north side. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R street on the south side. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow an increased building height of 50-feet and a steeple height of 105-feet on 0-1 zoned property. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced minimum driveway spacing on North Pierce Street near Cantrell Road. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow an increased sign area (not to exceed 120 square feet) adjacent to Cantrell Road provided there are no other freestanding signs erected on the property. Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a reduced number of on -site parking spaces to serve the facility. 2 August 8„` 2002 ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1346 NAME: Calvary Baptist Church Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION: 1901 North Pierce Street DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: Calvary Baptist Church Rich burg-Rickett Consulting Engineers 1901 North Pierce Street #10 Shackleford Plaza, Suite 100 Little Rock, AR 72207 Little Rock, AR 72211 AREA: 3.07 Acre NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 Zoning Lot FT. NEW STREET: 0 CURRENT ZONING: 0-1 PLANNING DISTRICT: 4 CENSUS TRACT: 16 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. A variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the North side. 2. A variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the South side. 3. A variance to allow an increased building height (105-feet) on 0-1 zoned property. 4. A variance to allow a reduced minimum driveway spacing on North Pierce Street near Cantrell Road. 5. A variance to allow an increased sign area (not to exceed 120 square feet) adjacent to Cantrell Road. 6. A variance to allow a reduced number of on -site parking spaces to serve the facility. August 8, ,2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D A. PROPOSAUREQUEST: FILE NO.: S-1346 The applicant, Calvary Baptist Church, plans to expand its existing facility to accommodate its current and future needs. The church has established an overall master plan, which includes two phases to be accomplished over the next few years. Phase One is everything south of R Street, and will involve the education building northeast of the existing sanctuary. The building is currently being studied to determine whether or not it will be renovated or demolished and rebuilt. In either case there will be a redevelopment of the education building. The second phase will be the addition of a new 600-seat sanctuary facility located at the corner of North Pierce and R Streets; the site of the existing sanctuary and education building north of that structure. The applicant is requesting variances to allow reduced building line setback along R Street, North Pierce and North Filmore Streets. The building lines are existing and do not conform to building line setbacks for 0-1 zoning. The applicant is also requesting a variance from the Master Street Plan for minimal driveway spacing. The applicant proposes the placement of a driveway on North Pierce Street, near the intersection with Cantrell Road. The existing driveway along North Filmore Street is approximately the same distance as the requested placement on North Pierce Street. The applicant is proposing one- way traffic flow through the parking lot with a right -turn only out onto North Pierce Street. The applicant is requesting a variance to the minimum parking requirement. The applicant proposes the placement of 79 on -site parking spaces. The applicant has secured letters of support from adjoining property owners to allow off -site parking on their property. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow an increased building height. The applicant proposes the main roof level to be 50+ feet and the architectural tower to be upwards of 105 feet to maintain architectural balance and symmetry between the tower and the new building. The applicant is requesting a sign variance to allow an increased sign area along the Cantrell Road side of the property. Under the sign ordinance the applicant would be allowed two signs at 64-square feet. The applicant proposes one sign not to exceed the combined square footage of 120 square feet. The applicant is requesting the increased sign area due to the speed of traffic in the area and the overpowering effect of other signage in the area. The applicant proposes the placement of two pedestrian bridges over R Street. Each of these will require franchise agreements with the City of Little Rock. 2 August 8,,2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1346 B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is a developed church site. The area is historic Hillcrest Commercial area typified by a variety of commercial uses. To the north of the site there are multiple uses fronting onto Kavanaugh Boulevard. To the east of the site is also typical Hillcrest commercial development. West of the site is the Pulaski Bank, a full service gas station and a stand alone commercial business. South of the site, across Cantrell Road, is the Masonic Lodge and one single-family house. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing staff has not received any comment from the neighborhood. The South Normandy and the Normandy Shannon Property Owners Associations and the Prospect Terrace and Heights Neighborhood Association were notified of the Public Hearing as well as all residents within 300 feet of the site and all property owners within 200 feet of the site. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1, Cantrell 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. 2. A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required at the intersection of Cantrell with Filmore and Pierce and "R" Street with Filmore and Pierce. 3. On Cantrell Road, provide design of street conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvement to the street including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. Staff would support a contribution in -lieu of construction at this location, except for sidewalk construction. 4. Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy. 5. All driveways shall be concrete aprons per City Ordinance. 6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 7. Obtain permits for improvements within State Highway right-of-way from AHTD, District VI. 8. Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property. 9. Direction of flow for watercourses leaving the property is required. 10. A Grading Permit will be required per Sec. 29-186 (c) & (d). E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer available not adversely affected. 3 August 8,, 2002 ni inni�n i�Ki JVUUI V I IVIV ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1346 ENTERGY: No comment received. ARKLA: No comment received. Southwestern Bell: Telephone terminal on rear wall of 1901 needs to be removed before any demolition work. Contact South Western Bell at 373- 5112 for additional details. Water:lf there are facilities that need to be adjusted and/or relocated, contact Central Arkansas Water. That work would be done at the expense of the developer. Contact Central Arkansas Water at 992-2438 for additional details. Fire Department: Approved as submitted. County Planning: No comment received. CATA:Site is located off Bus Route #1 and #21 and has no effect on bus radius, turnout and route. F. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannina Division: No comment. Landscape: Areas set -aside for buffers and landscaping meet with ordinance requirements. An irrigation system to water new landscaped areas will be required. Prior to obtaining a building permit, it will be necessary to provide an approved landscape plan stamped with the seal of a Registered Landscape Architect. G. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: May 30, 2002 The applicant was present. Staff briefly described the proposed project indicating there were several variances required as a part of the development. Staff stated building lines were set by the existing structures and the additions would match the existing buildings. Staff stated the existing site did not have adequate, on -site parking. The church currently utilizes parking from area businesses and has for many years in the past. Staff stated the variances for an increased sign area would only incorporate the two signs, which would be allowed on the two corners into one sign area. The building height variance was briefly discussed. 4 August 8, ,2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM N FILE NO.: S-1346 Staff stated landscaping appeared to meet the minimum requirement under the ordinance. Staff stated the final plans would require the stamp of a registered landscape architect. Public Works comments were addressed. The applicant indicated an in -lieu contribution would be made instead of the street widening. There was no further discussion. The Committee then forwarded the item to the full Commission for final action. H. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan to staff addressing most of the issues raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The applicant has identified the typical hours of operation to be Sunday 8:15 until noon and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Activities will include Sunday School and worship services, Sunday evening activities including Bible study classes, social activities, committee meetings. Monday through Saturday the facility will be utilized at various hours during the day beginning some days at 6:40 am and ending as late as 9:00 pm. The site is not utilized this intensely every day of the week. Activities include recreational/exercise classes, family meals, Mother's Day Out, and the Library is open selected hours. These are typical uses for a church facility. The new sanctuary and tower will reach a height of 105-feet. The applicant would be allowed by right a building height of 35-feet and a steeple height of 70- feet under 0-1 zoning. Staff is supportive of the request to allow the steeple height to be 105-feet. The parking in the area is not sufficient to meet the typical minimum requirement per the Zoning Ordinance for a sanctuary facility of 600 seats. The typical minimum required parking would be 150 spaces. The applicant is proposing 79 on -site parking spaces. The applicant has agreements with neighboring business owners to allow parking off site which is more than adequate to meet the parking demand. The building lines have been set by the original buildings and currently do not meet the required 25-foot building line setback. The proposed addition to the education building and the sanctuary facility will not encroach into the building line any further than already exist. Staff is supportive of the request for the proposed reduced building line setback. The applicant has requested a variance to allow an increased sign area. In Office Zones the applicant is permitted to have one freestanding sign per premise, not to exceed two square feet in sign area for each linear foot of main 5 Adgust 8; 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1346 street frontage up to a maximum of sixty-four square feet. The sign may not exceed a height of six feet. When a building is on a corner or has more than one main street frontage one additional freestanding sign is allowed on the additional frontage not to exceed the square footage of the other freestanding sign. The applicant is proposing to combine the square footage allowed under the Zoning Ordinance for Office Zones. Staff is supportive of this request as long as no other freestanding signs are erected on the property. Staff is supportive of the request for a variance to allow the reduced minimum driveway spacing on North Pierce Street. The applicant has indicated the exit will be one-way only which will minimize the conflicts of "stacking" at the intersection of North Pierce Street and Cantrell Road. Otherwise, to staff's knowledge, there are no outstanding issues associated with the proposed site plan. Staff is supportive of the requested Subdivision Site Plan Review and the requested variances for Calvary Baptist Church. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed subdivision site plan review for Calvary Baptist Church subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R Street on the north side. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced building line setback on R street on the south side. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow an increased building height of 50-feet and a steeple height of 105-feet on 0-1 zoned property. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow a reduced minimum driveway spacing on North Pierce Street near Cantrell Road. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow an increased sign area (not to exceed 120 square feet) adjacent to Cantrell Road provided there are no other freestanding signs erected on the property. Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a reduced number of on -site parking spaces to serve the facility. 0 August 8, 2002 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1346 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 20, 2002) Mr. Barry Williams, Mr. Ed Simpson and Mr. Tim Yelvington were present representing the application. There were two objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of approval. Ms. Karen Bullard spoke in opposition to the proposal. She stated she was a property owner located at 5805 Kavanaugh Boulevard. She stated she was not notified of the Public Hearing and her property was well within the 200-foot notification requirement area. She stated her concerns were with the steeple height and the use of the steeple such as for a television tower. She stated the business owners in the area were not aware of the proposal and requested the Commission defer the item until the church met with both the business and property owners. Ms. Linda Latta requested the item be deferred. She stated the applicant had not meet with the property owners in the area and there were several concerns with the proposal. She stated the property owners needed additional information before they could decide their stand on the request. She stated she was opposed to the skywalks across R Street and North Pierce Street. Ms. Latta stated skywalks were out of character for the neighborhood. Mr. Barry Williams gave a brief presentation of the proposal indicating the existing development, the proposed short-term plans and the long-term plans. Ms. Ruth Bell stated she was in need of additional information. She stated the church site was a very busy site with activities taking place most days all afternoon and evening. She stated based on the information, which had been furnished, there was not enough information to make a decision of approval or denial. The Commission questioned the required notification. Staff stated the applicant meet the minimum requirement of notification. Staff stated the applicant had mailed, by certified mail, the Public Hearing notice to all property owners within 200-feet of the site and the posted a sign. Staff stated they had also notified the Heights Neighborhood Association. Chairman Lowry questioned if a deferral was in order. Mr. Simpson stated a deferral was in order to allow the Church to work with the neighborhood to resolve a few of the technical issues and to provide additional information to all the interested parties. A motion was made to defer the item to the August 8, 2002 Public Hearing. The motion passed 8 ayes, 0 noes 2 absent and 1 vacant position. 7 August 8,,2002 , SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: D FILE NO.: S-1346 STAFF UPDATE: The Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 15,791 dated December 19, 1989 granting a franchise to Calvary Baptist Church to use a part of the air space above R Street adjacent to 1815 North Pierce for a skywalk. A copy of he ordinance and minute record has been included in the agenda for review. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 8, 2002) The applicant was present representing the application. There was one objector present. Staff presented the item with a positive recommendation of the requested variances subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. Ms. Ruth Bell, League of Women Voters Pulaski County, requested details on the type sign to be constructed. Ms. Bell questioned if the sign would be an illuminated sign with a crawling message board. Mr. Charles West, representing the Building Committee of Calvary Baptist Church, stated the sign would be a ground mounted tastefully constructed sign. He stated the sign would be of similar design to the existing sign. Chairman Lowery questioned if the applicant had any future plans for additional skywalks. Mr. West stated they did not. There was no further discussion. A motion was made to approve the application as filed subject to compliance with the conditions presented by Staff. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 vacant.