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AGENDA FOR A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION
A meeting of the Fayetteville Planning Commission will be held Monday,December 10,
2001 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street,Room
219,Fayetteville,Arkansas.
The following items will be considered:
Approval of minutes from the November 26,2001 meeting.
New Business:
1. LSP O1-30.00: Lot Split(Wetzel,pp 475) was submitted by Libby McDonald on behalf
of Brad Wetzel for property located on the north side of Dot Tipton Road. The property
is in the Planning Area and contains approximately 4.32 acres. The request is to split into
two tracts of 1.71 acres and 1.96 acres.
2. LSP 01-38.00: Lot Split(Wilkins,pp 221) was submitted by Dave Jorgensen on behalf
of Gordon Wilkins for property located on Sassafras Road. The property is in the
Planning Area and contains approximately 7.15 acres. The request is to split into two
tracts of 5.65 acres and 1.5 acres.
3. LSP 01-31.00: Lot Split(Guisinger/Sager, pp 325)was submitted by Chris Brackett of
Jorgensen&Associates on behalf of Paul Guisinger and Louise Sager for property
located north of Porter Road, east of Deane Soloman, and west of Shiloh Drive. The
property is zoned C-1,Neighborhood Commercial and contains approximately 24.78
acres. The request is to split into 1.02 acres and 23.76 acres.
4. LSD O1-34.00: Large Scale (Farm Credit Services, pp 325) was submitted by Dave
Jorgensen of Jorgensen& Associates on behalf of Farm Credit Services for property
located west of Shiloh Drive, east of Deane Soloman and north of Porter Road. The
property is zoned C-1,Neighborhood Commercial and contains approximately 1.02 acres
with a 3,208 sq. ft. building proposed.
5. LSD 01-42.00: Large Scale Development(Karstetter& Glass, pp 402) was submitted
by Steve Clark on behalf of Doris Ann Glass for property located at 2530 Wedington
Drive. The property is zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial and contains approximately
1.76 acres with a 1240 sq.ft. shop expansion proposed
6. LSD O1-25.10: Large Scale Development (Cliffs phase III P.U.D., pp 487) was
submitted by Jerry Kelso of Crafton, Tull, & Associates, Inc. on behalf of Cliffs Phase III
Ltd. Partnership for property located south of Cliffs Blvd. and east of Happy Hollow
Road. The property is zoned R-1, Low Density Residential and contains approximately
36.77 acres with 288 units proposed.
7. LSD O1-41.00: Large Scale Development(Steele Crossing II, pp 212) was submitted
by Mel Milholland of Milholland Company on behalf of JDN Development for property
located between Van Asche Drive and Shiloh Drive east of Kohl's. The property is
zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial and contains approximately 6.33 acres with 37,075
sq.ft. of retail space proposed.
8. CUP 01-31.00: Conditional Use (Central Baptist Church, pp 405)was submitted by
Eric Hammock of Design Services on behalf Central Baptist Church for property located
at 1301 N. Gregg Avenue. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential and
contains approximately 9.7 acres. The request is for approval of a church in the R-2
zoning district to include the addition of a 6,050' sq.ft. fellowship hall.
9. CUP O1-30.00: Conditional Use (Signal One,LLC,pp 560)was submitted by Faulk&
Foster, Inc. on behalf of Signal One, LLC for property located east of Beechwood
Avenue and south of Warehouse Road. The property is zoned I-1, Heavy
Commercial/Light Industrial and contains approximately 0.15 acres. The request is to
build a 150' monopole for wireless communications facilities.
All interested parties may appear and be heard at the public hearings. A copy of the proposed
amendments and other pertinent data are open and available for inspection in the Office of City
Planning (575-8264), City Administration Building, 113 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville,
Arkansas. All interested parties are invited to review the petitions. Interpreters or TDD for
hearing impaired are available for all public meetings. 72 hour notice is required. For further
information or to request an interpreter,please call Hugh Earnest at 575-8330.
ORDER OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A. Introduction of agenda item - Chairman
B. Presentation of request-Applicant
C. Public Comment
D. Response by Applicant/Questions & Answer with Commission
E. Action of Planning Commission(Discussion and vote)
NOTE TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE
If you wish to address the Planning Commission on an agenda item, raise your hand when the
Chairman asks for public comment. He will do this after he has given Planning Commission
members the opportunity to speak and before a final vote is taken. Public comment will only be
permitted during this part of the hearing for each item.
Once the Chairman recognizes you, go to the podium at the front of the room and give your
name and address. Address your comments to the Chairman, who is the presiding officer. He
will direct them to the appropriate appointed official, staff member or others for response. Please
keep your comments brief,to the point, and relevant to the agenda item being considered so that
everyone has a chance to speak.
Please, as a matter of courtesy, refrain from applauding or booing any speakers or actions of the
Planning Commission.
2001 Planning Commissioners:
Bob Estes - Chairman
Lorel Hoffman - Vice Chairman
Lee Ward - Secretary
Nancy Allen
Don Bunch
Sharon Hoover
Don Marr
Loren Shackelford
Alice Church
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FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS Wetzel Lot Split
113 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville,AR 72701
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission Members
THRU: Tim Conklin,City Planner,A.I.C.P.
FROM: Sara Edwards,Ron Petrie P.E.
DATE: December 6,2001
LSP O1-30.00: Lot Split(Wetzel,pp 475) was submitted by Libby McDonald on behalf of Brad
Wetzel for property located on the north side of Dot Tipton Road. The property is in the
Planning Area and contains approximately 4.32 acres. The request is to split into two tracts of
1.71 acres and 1.96 acres.
Findings: As part of the lot split request, the applicant is dedicating 35 feet from centerline to
Washington County pursuant to the Master Street Plan of the City of Fayetteville. Originally the
deed for the entire piece of property contained 4.32 acres. This deed included property to the
centerline of Dot Tipton Road. With the subtraction of the right-of-way there is a total of 3.67 acres.
This item was heard at the November 1, 2001 Subdivision Committee and was approved subject to
the condition that a public waterline be extended to the 1.71 acre lot.
Recommendation: Approval subject to the conditions listed below.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The lot labeled proposed split, 1.71 acres, does not have access to a public water line. The
waterline shall be extended prior to filing the lot split or any deeds. At such time the line
is completed, inspected, and accepted the lot split may be filed. The applicant is
requesting a waiver of this requirement. Staff is recommending that this waiver only be
granted subject to the applicant providing money in escrow as provided in§158 Bonds
and Guarantees, in the amount of 150%of the cost of the waterline extension. The cost
shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineering Division. This option would
allow for the lot split to be filed when the guarantee is received. All funds received would
be returned with interest at such time the waterline is constructed, inspected, and
approved. The required waterline shall be constructed within three years of approval date.
2. Applicant shall obtain Washington County approval prior to filing lot split.
3. Plat Review and Subdivision comments (to include written staff comments provided to
the applicant or his representative, and all comments from utility representatives -AR
Western Gas, SWBT, Ozarks, SWEPCO, Cox Communications)
4. Staff approval of final detailed plans, specifications and calculations (where applicable)
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City of Fayetteville
Tree Mitigation Form
Project: Farm Credit Services Developer: Farm Credit Services
Location Address: NE of Shiloh/Porter Engineer: Jorgensen
It is required that this form be submitted concurrently with the Tree Preservation Plan if mitigation of any
kind is sought.
Canopy measurements:
%Tree Canopy: Total Area of Existing Tree Canopy:
Required to be Preserved 20% Acres:
Square Feet: 1.274 s.f.
Total Area of Site: %of Total Site Area: 2.86%
Acres:
Square Feet:44,453 s.f. Existing Tree Canopy Preserved:
Acres:
Amount of Preservation Requirement Requested for Square Feet: 872 s.f.
Mitigation: %of Total Site Area 1.96%
Acres:
Square Feet: 400s.f.Mid Level Canonv
%of Total Site: .84%
Type of Mitigation Pursued:
c%On Site Mitigation OOff Site Preservation OOff Site Forestation OTree Fund
List Mitigation Species, Caliper, and Quantity of trees to be planted in the space below. Refer to table
and on back for figuring quantity and caliper sizes.
Species Cali er
Oak 2"
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Amount proposed to be deposited in the City of Fayetteville Tree Fund:
Mitigation Proposal: c/Approved ODisapproved
Signed: the Landscape Administrator, date
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November 15, 2001
Ms. Sara Edwards, Development Coordinator
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Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701
Re: Karstetter and Glass Body Shop pU3Ntth3G Dtti
Large Scale Development
Dear Ms. Edwards,
The owner of the referenced project requests waivers from the Design Overlay District
requirements on the following items:
1. Curb cuts shall be a minimum of 200 feet apart - The two existing curb cuts have
been in place since the original building was constructed more than 40 years
ago. If one of the drives were required to be closed it would make safe access
to the site extremely difficult, if not impossible.
2. Driveway widths shall not exceed 39 feet - The existing driveways widths are the
results of multiple road widening projects by the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department and the City of Fayetteville. The driveways were
constructed to allow maximum safe access to the site after the last widening
project.
3. Aisle widths should be 24 feet wide - The parking lots in the rear of the building
will have less than 24 foot access aisles. Due to the limited space available for
vehicular parking the parking layout required that the aisles be smaller than
normally allowed. This parking area will be used by body shop personnel for
temporary parking of vehicles while the vehicles are waiting to be repaired. The
employees will be able to readily utilized the smaller access aisles since there
will not be two way traffic at the same time.
4. 25 feet of green space is required along all public right-of-ways -There is no
available space between the building and the Right-of-Way for a 25 foot
landscaped buffer. The owner has agreed to plant landscaping in the only
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available space in the southeast corner of the tract.
5. Buildings shall be constructed of wood, masonry or other natural looking
materials - The original building was originally constructed with white-painted
masonry block. The addition that initiated this Large Scale Development was
begun prior to the owner's understanding of the design standards of the overlay
district. As such, the building, which is 70 percent complete, is constructed
using metal sidewalls. Fortunately, there will be only a small portion of the
proposed building that is actually visible from the adjoining streets.
6. No building shall have metal sidewalls unless the metal siding is similar in
appearance to natural looking materials - The original building was originally
constructed with white-painted masonry block. The addition that initiated this
Large Scale Development was begun prior to the owner's understanding of the
design standards of the overlay district. As such, the building, which is 70
percent complete, is constructed using metal sidewalls.
In addition to the waivers to the requirements of the Design Overlay District requested,
the owner also requests a waiver of the right-of-way dedication requirements along
Wedington Drive and Futrall Drive. Only a small portion of the total site is currently
being used for a commercial business. The remaining portion of the tract is still being
used as the residence of the owner, Mrs. Doris Ann Glass. The waiver is requested for
the following reasons.
Wedington Drive Right-of-Way
This business has been in this location for more than 40 years. When the
existing buildings were constructed Wedington Road was a two-lane country
road. At that time there was a parking lot and approximately 30 feet of green
space in front of the building. Since the highway 71 Bypass ( 1-540) was
constructed, additional right-of-way(ROW) has been acquired on at least two
separate occasions.
When the Highway Department acquired right-of-way for the latest widening
project, they determined that a ROW width ranging from 40 to 45 feet was
sufficient. I realize that the street ROW standards have changed since that
acquisition occurred. However, It will be burdensome on the operation of the
business if the additional ROW dedication is required at this time.
The existing ROW is located less than 30 feet from the body shop building. If
the additional requested ROW (55' from centerline) is dedicated there will be no
room for vehicles to maneuver into the front parking spaces, without doing so
completely on the street ROW.
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Futrall Drive Right-of-Way
Futrall Drive was widened to 27 feet, curbed and guttered when the property to
the north was developed. There are no current needs for additional
improvements along this street that would require the dedication of additional
ROW.
Since Futrall Drive is not being impacted by the commercial development that is
being expanded by this Large Scale Development we request that the ROW
dedication for Futrall Drive be postponed until some future date when the
remaining portion of the property is developed. Mrs. Glass continues to use the
majority of her property as a single family residence and prefers that her trees
and landscaping not be impacted by the dedication of additional ROW at this
time.
The owner would appreciate the Planning Commission's favorable consideration of this
request. If I can provide additional information, please call me at 872-8171.
Sincerely,
Clark Consulting
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Steve Clark, P.E.
Planning Commission
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FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS Steele Crossing Phase H,LSD
113 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville,AR 72701 -
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission Members
THRU: Tim Conklin, City Planner,A.LC.P.
FROM: Sara Edwards,Trevor Bowman,P.E.
DATE: December 6,2001
Project: LSD 01-41.00: Large Scale Development(Steele Crossing II, pp 212) was
submitted by Mel Milholland of Milholland Company on behalf of JDN Development for
property located between Van Asche Drive and Shiloh Drive east of Kohl's. The property is
zoned C-2, Thoroughfare Commercial and contains approximately 6.33 acres with 37,075 sq. ft.
of retail space proposed.
Findings: The large scale development is located on the same property as Kohl's department
store. The proposal is for an 18, 875 sq.ft building for a major tenant, and two buildings for
retail shops on each side of the major tenant building totaling 9,800 sq. ft. In addition there is an
8,400 sq. ft. shop building to be located at the southwest corner of the property. This
development is providing the required number of parking spaces and area for greenspace.
Recommendation: Approval subject to the conditions listed below.
Conditions of Approval:
L Planning Commission determination of compliance with Design Overlay District
Regulations and Commercial Design Standards including signage.(See the attached
Design Overlay District Regulations.)All new construction is located within the Design
Overlay District.
a. The columns and vertical striping that were shown on the rear elevations of the
Kohl's building and subsequently constructed shall be continued on this development.
b. The horizontal striping on the front elevation of the shop buildings shall be
continued on the rear and side elevations.
C. All materials and colors shall be identical to those used on the adjacent Kohl's
and Target buildings.
2. Plat Review and Subdivision comments (to include written staff comments provided to
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the applicant or his representative, and all comments from utility representatives -AR
Western Gas, SWBT, Ozarks Electric, SWEPCO, Cox Communications).
3. Staff approval of final detailed plans, specifications and calculations (where applicable)
for grading, drainage,water, sewer, fire protection, streets (public and private), sidewalks,
parking lot(s)and tree preservation. The information submitted for the plat review
process was reviewed for general concept only. All public improvements are subject to
additional review and approval. All improvements shall comply with City's current
requirements.
4. Large Scale Development approval to be valid for one calendar year.
5. Approval of this project does not guarantee that sewer capacity will be available at the
time of construction.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the following is required:
Grading and drainage permits
Separate easement plat for this project
c. Project Disk with all final revisions
Completion of all required improvements or the placement of a surety with the City
(letter of credit, bond, escrow) as required by§158.01 "Guarantees in Lieu of Installed
Improvements" to guarantee all incomplete improvements. Further, all improvements
necessary to serve the site and protect public safety must be completed, not just
guaranteed,prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Background:
The proposed Large Scale Development was reviewed at the November 14, 2001 Technical Plat
Review and the November 29, 2001 Subdivision Committee meeting.
Discussion at the Subdivision Committee meeting focused on design standards for commercial
structures in the Design Overlay District.
The Subdivision Committee forwarded the Large Scale Development to the full Planning
Commission subject to all staff comments.
Infrastructure:
a) Water is to be extended to these buildings.
b) Sanitary sewer. Existing
C) Streets. Existing.
d) Grading and Drainage. A preliminary grading plan and a preliminary drainage report
have been submitted. A final plan and report will be required prior to beginning
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FAX TRANSMITTAL
FAYETTEVILLE
TO: /Y�X
Phone#
Fax # 4q3 -q707
FROM: Sara Edwards
Associate Planner, City Planning
Phone# (501) 575-8264
Fax# (501) 575-8316
RE: Staff report-Planning Commission meeting of Decemberl0,2001.
DATE: December 7, 2001
NOTES:
Please review this staff report and advise your client of this information(if necessary). If there
are no outstanding issues and you are in agreement with the conditions stated in the report, sign
the report in the space designated and fax that page back to my attention at the number shown
above. Reports that do not have a list of conditions of approval will not have a signature block.
Please keep this copy for your records. Should you have questions or need additional
information you can contact me at the Planning Office at 575-8264.
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construction.
Relevant Code Sections:
§166.14 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONSTRUCTION AND
APPEARANCE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES.
D. Design Elements Guidelines for Commercial Structures.
1. The elements to avoid or minimize include:
a.Unpainted concrete precision block walls.
b. Square "boxlike" structures.
c. Metal siding which dominates the main facade.
d. Large blank, unarticulated wall surfaces.
e. Large out of scale signs with flashy colors.
161.21 DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT (U.S. 71 HIGHWAY CORRIDOR).
D. Nonresidential Site Design and Development Standards.
1.Deleted by Ord No. 4128
2. Green Space. A minimum of 25 feet of landscaped green space exclusive of
right-of-way shall be provided along the highway right-of-way and any public street to which the
development has frontage. Parking lots shall not encroach into the green space and shall be
screened when abutting a required green space area. Trees shall be planted at the interval of one
tree per 30 linear feet of green space area when practicable.
3.Deleted by Ord. No. 4128
4.Deleted by Ord No. 4128
5. Signage.
a. Nonresidential Free Standing Signs.
(1). Each separate nonresidential lot will be allowed a single
ground-mounted (monument) sign located on the building site. In the case of lots with double
frontage,two ground-mounted (monument) signs shall be allowed.
(2).The sign shall be a maximum of six feet high, 75 square feet in
area, and set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line.
b. Wall Signs. One all sign may be installed per business. Sign area shall
not exceed 20% of that wall area or 200 square feet, whichever is less. A second sign may be
allowed if it is determined that the structure has more than one front facing a street or highway
right-of-way.
c. Illumination. Only indirect lighting may be used for illumination of all
signs.
d. Multiple Tenants. The owner of the building shall be responsible for
the provision of one monument sign with sign area for multiple tenants.
e. Sign Content. Content of monument and wall signs shall be limited to
the name of the business. Advertising shall not be permitted on the structure, wall sign or
monument.
6. Curb Cuts. One curb cut shall be allowed per 200 feet of frontage.No curb
cuts shall be allowed within 250 feet of any intersection.
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7. Lighting. Parking lot lighting shall be designed and located in such a manner
to preserve the scenic appearance of the corridor. Lighting shall be shielded and directed
downward to the parking lot and light spread shall not reflect into the adjacent neighborhood.
Lighting shall not exceed 35 feet in height and shall utilize sodium lighting fixtures.
8.Deleted by Ord No. 4128
9. Exterior Appearance. All structures shall be architecturally designed to have
front facades facing all street and highway right-of-way. An elevation drawing shall be submitted
for each side of the building that faces a street or highway.
10. Building Material. Buildings shall be constructed of wood, masonry, or
natural looking materials. No structures shall be allowed that have metal side walls UNLESS
such metal siding is similar in appearance to wood, masonry or natural looking material.
11. Site Coverage. 25% of the site shall be left in open space. 80%of the open
space shall be landscaped which may include ponds and fountains.
12.Deleted by Ord No. 4128
13. Optional Fencing.All fencing shall be constructed of wood,masonry, or
natural-looking materials.No optional fencing shall be located within the green space required by
section D.2.No metal fencing shall be allowed except in the following cases:
a. Wrought iron fencing.
b. If other types of metal fencing are necessary for security purposes,they
may be used if the area is first fenced off with a view-obscuring natural or natural-looking
fencing material. The metal fencing shall be placed inside the view-obstructing fencing, and the
view-obscuring fencing shall be at least the height of the metal fencing.
14. Outdoor Storage of Material and Equipment. All outdoor storage of
material and equipment shall be screened with natural vegetation.
15. Access.
a. Pedestrian. Pedestrian access shall be provided from the street to the
entrance of the structure by way of a designated trail or sidewalk.
b. Multi-Modal. Multi-modal access may be required on nonresidential
sites within the design overlay district. (For example: The provision of bus stops, bicycle racks,
parking stalls for car pools, and bicycle and pedestrian walks and trails).
16.Deleted by Ord No. 4128
E. Nonresidential Developments and Multiple Building Sites.In the case of
nonresidential development involving multiple building sites,whether on one or more platted
lots,the above described regulations shall apply to the development as an entire tract rather than
to each platted lot.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: yes Required
Approved Denied
Date:
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Comments:
CITY COUNCIL ACTION: yes Required
Approved Denied
Date:
The "CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL",beginning on page one of this report, are accepted in total
without exception by the entity requesting approval of this development item.
By
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Date
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FAX TRANSMITTAL
FA YET TE V IL LE
TO: Darrell Kendrick
Central Baptist Church
Phone# (501) 442-7093
Fax# (501) 442-3595
FROM: Dawn T. Warrick
City Planning
Phone # (501) 575-8264
Fax# (501) 575-8316
RE: Staff report-Planning Commission meeting 12/10/01
Conditional use for church and fellowship hall addition
DATE: December 7,2001
NOTES:
Please review this staff report and advise your client of this information(if necessary). If there
are no outstanding issues and you are in agreement with the conditions stated in the report, sign
in the space designated and fax that page back to my attention at the number shown above.
Reports that do not have a list of conditions of approval will not have a signature block.
Please keep this copy for your records and for reference at the Planning Commission meeting.
Should you have questions or need additional information you can contact the Planning Office at
575-8264.
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FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS
113 W. Mountain St.
Fayetteville,AR 72701
Telephone:(501)575-8264
PLANNING DIVISION CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission
FROM: Dawn T. Warrick, Senior Planner
THRU: Tim Conklin, A.I.C.P., City Planner
DATE: December 5, 2001
CUP 01-31.00: Conditional Use (Central Baptist Church,pp 405)was submitted by Eric
Hammock of Design Services on behalf Central Baptist Church for property located at 1301 N.
Gregg Avenue. The property is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residential and contains
approximately 9.7 acres. The request is for approval of a church facility in the R-2 zoning
district to include the addition of a 6,050 s.f. fellowship hall.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed fellowship hall addition shall be compatible with other existing
structures on-site with regard to materials and colors.
2. Further structural additions to this site will require a new conditional use permit.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed addition,the applicant
shall demonstrate compliance with the City's development ordinances, including but
not limited to, tree preservation, grading and drainage and commercial design
standards.
4. Improvements to the existing non-conforming parking lot shall be installed as a part
of this addition and shall be shown on the site plan submitted with a building permit
application for the project. Necessary improvements will bring the parking areas on
site up to current standards with regard to landscaping. These improvements are
based on §172.01(H)(2)—see attached.
5. Installation of 15' of landscaping along the front property line with one tree every
30 linear feet and a continuous row of shrubs between any parking lot and the street
right of way,in accordance with Commercial Design Standards and Parking Lot
requirements.
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6. Construction of the proposed fellowship hall addition shall commence within one
calendar year from the date of conditional use approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Required YES
O Approved O Denied
Date: December 10,2001
Comments:
The"CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL"listed in this report are accepted in total without exception by the
entity requesting approval of this conditional use.
Name: Date:
BACKGROUND:
The existing Central Baptist Church was constructed on this site in 1963. This
development predated the City's current zoning ordinances and was therefore
grandfathered in as a legal nonconforming use in the R-2 zoning district. A church is
permitted as a conditional use in residential zoning districts which is the request that is
before the Commission at this time. This project is being forwarded to the Planning
Commission for consideration so that the existing structures as well as a proposed
fellowship hall addition may be made conforming through the approval of a conditional
use permit.
Parking is available on this site to accommodate the existing facility as well as the proposed
addition. There are 106 parking spaces according to the site plan submitted by the
applicant. Sixty-three spaces and an area for overflow are required for the 250 seat
sanctuary. Improvements to 83% of the existing parking lot areas will be required as they
are currently non-conforming and this project(6,050 s.f, fellowship hall) represents an
addition of approximately 83% of the square footage of the existing facility (church=8,001
s.f., classroom building= 1,660 s.£).
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The applicant will be responsible for compliance with the City's Commercial Design
Standards ordinance which will provide for review of building materials as well as the
installation of a 15' landscaped area along the front property line adjacent to Gregg Ave.
This ordinance requires one tree every 30 linear feet and a continuous row of shrubs
between any parking areas and the street right of way. These site development
improvements are requirements of any project of similar size going through the building
permit application process.
Surrounding uses include an active rail line (west), multifamily residential(north and
south) and single family residential. The nearest single family homes are located east of the
site across Gregg Ave.which is designated a minor arterial on the City's Master Street
Plan.
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North: Vacant, R-2/Multi-family residential, R-3
South: Multi-family residential,R-3
East: Single family residential, R-I (across Gregg Ave.)
West: AR/MO Railroad, I-1
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION Residential
§ 163.02. AUTHORITY; CONDITIONS; PROCEDURES.
B. Authority; Conditions. The Planning Commission shall:
1. Hear and decide only such special exemptions as it is specifically
authorized to pass on by the.terms of this chapter.
2. Decide such questions as are involved in determining whether a
conditional use should be granted; and,
3. Grant a conditional use with such conditions and safeguards as are
appropriate under this chapter; or
4. Deny a conditional use when not in harmony with the purpose and intent
of this chapter.
C. A conditional use shall not be granted by the Planning Commission unless and
until:
1. A written application for a conditional use is submitted indicating the
section of this chapter under which the conditional use is sought and
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stating the grounds on which it is requested.
Finding: The applicant has submitted a written application requesting conditional use
approval of a church (use unit#4) in the R-2 zoning district as permitted
under§161.06.
2. The applicant shall pay a filing fee as required under Chapter 159 to cover
the cost of expenses incurred in connection with processing such
application.
Finding: The applicant has paid the required filing fee.
3. The Planning Commission shall make the following written findings before
a conditional use shall be issued:
(a.) That it is empowered under the section of this chapter described in
the application to grant the conditional use; and
Finding: The Planning Commission is empowered under§161.06 to grant the
requested conditional use.
(b.) That the granting of the conditional use will not adversely affect
the public interest.
Finding: The granting of this conditional use will not adversely affect the public
interest. This site currently houses Central Baptist Church. Surrounding
property is primarily multi-family residential (north and south) and single
family residential (east, across Gregg Ave.). Property to the west(rear) of
this site contains an active railroad line. Gregg Ave. is a heavily traveled
thoroughfare which is designated on the Master Street Plan as a minor
arterial street. It is currently built to a four lane section.
(c.) The Planning Commission shall certify:
(1.) Compliance with the specific rules governing individual
conditional uses; and
Finding: The applicant has complied with specific rules governing this individual
conditional use request.
(2.) That satisfactory provisions and arrangements have been
made concerning the following, where applicable:
(a.) Ingress and egress to property and proposed
structures thereon with particular reference to
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automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience,
traffic flow and control and access in case of fire or
catastrophe;
Finding: No changes are proposed. Ingress and egress is currently available from
Gregg Ave. in two locations for this property.
(b.) Off-street parking and loading areas where required,
with particular attention to ingress and egress,
economic, noise, glare, or odor effects of the special
exception on adjoining properties and properties
generally in the district;
Finding: Adequate parking and loading areas are available on this site. The existing
non-conforming parking lot shall be improved according to §172.01 (11)(2)—
see attached.
(c.) Refuse and service areas,with particular reference
to ingress and egress, and off-street parking and
loading,
Finding: No changes are proposed. The existing facility utilizes a dumpster which is
located on the west side of the church building.
(d.) Utilities, with reference to locations, availability,
and compatibility;
Finding: Utilities exist to serve the current structure on this site and will be extended
by the owner to provide service to the proposed fellowship hall.
(e.) Screening and buffering with reference to type,
dimensions, and character;
Finding: N/A
(f.) Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting with
reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effect,
and compatibility and harmony with properties in
the district;
Finding: No new free standing signage is proposed. Any wall signage must comply
with the City's sign ordinance with regard to residential zones.
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(g.) Required yards and other open space; and
Finding: The current development as well as the proposed addition comply with
required yards and open space for the R-2 zoning district.
(h.) General compatibility with adjacent properties and
other property in the district.
Finding: The proposed conditional use is compatible with adjacent properties and
with other property in the district. The church in this location has been in
existence since 1963 and the addition will be incorporated into the site with
the use of materials and colors to match the original structure.
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§172.01 Parking and Loading
H. Nonconforming Parking Lots. All parking lots and/or parking areas which were in
existence prior to the effective date of this ordinance may continue in a nonconforming state until
such time as the following shall occur:
1. A building permit is granted to rehabilitate a structure on the property exceeding
50%of the current replacement cost of the structure. At such time, 50%of the existing parking lot
use area shall be required to be brought into compliance with the provisions of this ordinance.This
shall continue on a graduated scale in accordance with the percentage of rehabilitation cost;and/or
2. A building permit is granted to enlarge or reconstruct a structure on the
property exceeding 10%of its existing gross floor area.At such time 10%of the existing parking
lot and/or parking lot area shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this article.
This shall be on a graduated scale until reaching 100% of the required landscaping, and/or
3.A new curb cut permit is granted for the nonconforming parking lot.At such time
the parking lot and/or parking area shall be required to be brought into compliance with the
provisions of this ordinance.
4. It is recognized that unique circumstances may exist in conforming with these
standards.Accordingly,the City Planner may administratively waive up to 25%of the required off-
street parking spaces should conformity with other provisions of this ordinance prevent a property
owner from providing sufficient off-street parking required under this ordinance.
(Code 1991,§160.117; Code 1965, App. A, Art 8(9); Ord. No.1747, 6-29-70; Ord.No. 2380, 9-
20-77; Ord.No.2549,8-7-79; Ord.No. 3870, §4, 2-21-95; Ord.No. 3962,§§1,2,
4-16-96)
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§161.06 DISTRICT R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY 2. Lot Area Minimum.
RESIDENTIAL. Mobile Home Park 3 Acres
A.Purpose. The High Density Residential Lot Within a Mobile 4,200 Sq.Ft.
District is designed to permit and encourage the Home Park
developing of a variety of dwelling types in suitable
environments in a variety of densities. Row House:
Development 10,000 Sq.Ft.
B.Uses. Individual Lot 2,500 Sq.Ft.
1. Uses Permitted. Single-Family 6,000 Sq.Ft.
Unit 1 City-Wide Uses by Right Two-Family 7,000 Sq.Ft.
Unit 8 Single-Family Dwellings Three or More 9,000 Sq.Ft.
Unit 9 Multifamily Dwellings-Medium Fraternity or Sorority 2 Acres
Density
Professional Offices 1 Acre
2. Uses Permissible on Appeal to
the Planning Commission. 3. Land Area Per Dwelling Unit.
Unit 2 City-Wide Uses by Conditional Use Mobile Home 3,000 Sq.Ft.
Permit
Apartments:
Unit 3 Public Protection and Utility Facilities Two or More 2,000 Sq.Ft.
Bedrooms
Unit 4 Cultural and Recreational Facilities One Bedroom 1,700 Sq.Ft.
Unit 11 Mobile Home Park No Bedroom 1,700 Sq.Ft.
Unit 25 Professional Offices Fraternity or Sorority 1,000 Sq.Ft.per
Resident
C. Density.
Families Per Acre 4 to 24 E.Yard Re uirements(feet).
FRONT YARD SIDE YARD REAR
D.Bulk and Area Regulations.
1. Lot Width Minimum. 25 8 25
Mobile Home Park 100 Feet
Cross Reference: Variances Chapter 156.
Lot within a Mobile 50 Feet
Home Park F. Height Regulations.Any building
which exceeds the height of 20 feet shall be set back
One Family 60 Feet from any side boundary line an additional distance of
Two Family 60 Feet one foot for each foot of height in excess of 20 feet.
Three or More 90 Feet (Code 1991,§ 160.033; Code 1965,App.A,Art.
5(III);Ord.No.2320,4-5-77;Ord.No.2700,2-2-81)
Professional Offices 100 Feet
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