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Case No.: 95-702
Applicant: Jerry Kieschnick for Holy'Cross Lutheran Church
ITEM
CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
EXPANSION OF EXISTING. CHURCH FACILITIES LOCATED AT 1200
FOXFIRE DRIVE; THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FOXFIRE AND SEBESTA
ROAD.
ITEM SUIVEVIARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION
This church was constructed before the site was within the city limits. The proposal is
to expand the facility from 6087 square feet to 9887 square feet and to bring the
parking lot up to .code.. Phase I of the expansion will include the addition of 3800
square feet, the upgrade of 102 parking spaces, and the use of the existing gravel drive
for a maximum of one year.. The existing gravel drive will also require approval from
the Fire Department as a fire lane. An all weather surface and appropriate signage will
be necessary at all times, and the fire lane must be maintained until the second phase of
the project. Phase II will include the upgrade of the existing gravel drive from the end
of the new paved section to Eoxfire Drive and the construction of 40 additional parking
spaces on either side of the drive.. The easterly portion of the site is reserved for future
expansion that will need to return to the Commission 'for review. Phase I parking will
exceed the ordinance parking requirement by 69 spaces.
The PRC met on May 3 and recommends approval with minor conditions. relating to
missing items that are needed to satisfy ordinance requirements.
COUNCIL POLICY ENDS STATEMENTS -The following Ends Statements may or
may not be met with the approval of this request. Council will decide, based on the
information in the staff report and any staff presentations, whether these Ends
Statements will be met with this request.
Transportation/Mobility, - ..Citizens benefit from the ability to move into ,out
of, and within College Station in a safe and efficient manner.
Parks & Recreation -Citizens benefit from parks space and recreational
activities which, are. geographically and demographically accessible and serve a
diversity of interests.
Health & Public Safety -Citizens benefit from a reasonably safe and secure
environment.
Education/Information -Citizens benefit from access to broad based
information and knowledge.
Quality Service -Citizens benefit from a reasonable tax revenue for the value
and quality of service delivered.
Cultural Arts -Citizens. benefit from participation in the arts.
Employment/Prosperity -Citizens benefit. from an environment that is
conducive to providing diverse employment opportunities.
Civic Pride -Citizens benefit from well planned, attractive residential and
commercial .areas.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -The following are Goals and Objectives from the City's
adopted Comprehensive Plan. Applicable ones are in bold.
Complies with Future Land Use Plan Map`:: Yes. Churches are allowed in
any zoning district if the Conditional Use Permit standards are found to be met
(see comments below).
Development Goals and Objectives:
LAND USE
Protection of residential uses: The Commission must find that
the proposed expansion: wilLnot be in conflict with surrounding
planned uses.
Encourage use of vacant land w/services: Utilities are adequate
for the expansion.'
Avoid strip commercial: n/a
TRANSPORTATION
Provide. major arterials to prevent congestion:
Adequate pedestrian/bike movement:
Ensure safety and ease of maintenance:
Location of streets based on function:
Driveway access: The access points meet the Driveway Ordinance
standards
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT N/A
Compatible with environment:
Encourage. retirees:
Encourage tourism:
PARKS AND RECREATION N/A
Link parks by pathways and natural features:
Combine parks with schools:
HOUSING N/A
Maintain integrity of existing supply: are we overbuilt?
Encourage diversified housing:
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE
Promote good site design: The site plan, with the exception of the
continuing use of the existing. gravel drive, meets current codes.
The completion of Phase II will bring the entire site up to code.
Prevent and eliminate unsightly conditions: Phase II will
eliminate the gravel drive
HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
The Commission has final authority over CUP's unless there is an appeal. In the past,
if there was a conflict with residenrial uses., the Commission has approved CUP's for
churches with screening provisions in the form of either a wooden fence or shrubs.
NOTIFICATION
Legal Notice Publication(s):
Advertised Commission Hearing Date(s):.. 5-18-95
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200' : 12
Response Received:. None as of date of report
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Conditional use permits are granted by the Commission, subject to appropriate
conditions and safeguards, when the Commission finds:
A. That the proposed use meets all the. minimum standards established in the
Zoning Ordinance for this type of use;
B. That the proposed use is in harmony withthe purpose and intent of the
zoning ordinance and the plan for physical development of the district as
embodied in the comprehensive plan for the development of the City;
C. That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and
safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially
or permanently injurious to neighboring property.
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