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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1860-P DATE: December 18, 2006 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District and an RM-H (Residential Multiple Dwelling-Highest Density) District. FILE: 1860-P STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to:  Installing an 8' tall wood screening fence along the north and east property lines and with a modification to the landscape strip (0' to 10') along the north and east property lines. Fittz & Shipman, Inc. is requesting a specific use permit to allow a church in an RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District and RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District at the northeast corner of Folsom and Crow. The property is currently occupied by a single family residence. The property comprises 7.338 acres of land. The proposed church facility will include a 1,000 seat, 20,000 sq. ft. sanctuary and a future 17,000 sq. ft. family life center. Access to the property will be off of both Folsom and Crow. The applicant states that the buildings will be a high quality pre-engineered building which will be compatible with other developments along Crow Road, north of the facility. Signage for the church will be 48 sq. ft. in area and pole mounted 12' high. Directional lighting will be installed so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. The applicant states that landscaping and screening will be provided in accordance with City of Beaumont ordinances. However, the site plan does not provide the required 8' opaque screening fence or the 10' landscape strip along the north and east sides of the property. The applicant is requesting a modification to the landscaping requirement along a portion of the north and east property lines where the required landscape narrows to as low as zero feet. In 1995, the property to the north was granted a specific use permit to allow an engin eerin g consu ltant office. That use was never built and the specif ic use has since expire d. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 33 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES LEGAL DESCRIPTION continued ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Application Application is in is not in Comments Compliance Compliance Attached CONDITIONS: 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; X X 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; X 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; X 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments; X 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; X 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; X 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and X X 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 1 and 7 follow: 2. The proposed church will compliment and not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. To the north of the subject property, along Crow Road, there are several churches. 7. The site plan, as submitted, does not include the necessary fencing and landscaping. The applicant is asking for a modification to the landscaping requirement in some locations along the north and east property line. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Fittz & Shipman, Inc. PROPERTY OWNER: New Light Church World Outreach and Worship Center, Inc. LOCATION: Northeast corner of Folsom and Crow EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 7.38 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Single Family Dwelling FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Vacant RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Highest Density) District EAST: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Residential RS WEST: Residential RS and RM-H COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued STREETS: Folsom Road - Secondary arterial with a 65' right-of-way and a 44' pavement width; Crow Road - Major collector with a 60' right-of-way and a 40' pavement width; Treadway Road - Local street with a 60' wide right-of-way and an 18' pavement width DRAINAGE: Folsom and Crow - Curb and gutter; Treadway - Open ditch WATER: 6", 8" and 12" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 15" and 21" sanitary sewer lines PROPERTY OWNERS NORMA WILLIAMS SETH DOTSON HERBERT LANG LIVING TR DAVIS WALTERS JR. 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