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Item: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for the use only of
8.5 acres as a church. (Planning Case No. 701)
Item Summary: The subject property is zoned C-1, General Commercial.. It is located in
the southwestern Pebble Creek area at the corner of Lakeway and Venture across the
street from Pebble Creek Elementary School It is surrounded by vacant C-1 and A-P
property to the north, west, and east,. and there is vacant M-1 property that is the site of
the College Station Business Center to the south.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic Pride -Citizens benefit from well-planned, attractive residential and commercial
areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Item Background:.. NA
Budgetary & Financial. Summary: NA
Staff Recommendations: The Staff generally does not make recommendations in
Conditional Use. Permit cases. A site plan will need to be presented to the Commission at
a later date for approval.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: NA
City Attorney Recommendation/Comments: Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance
authorizes. the existence of conditional uses.. The: Commission may permit a conditional
.use subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing
the Commission finds. that
1. The proposed .use meets all the minimum standards. established in the ordinance for
the type of use proposed;
2. That the proposed use meets the purpose and intent of the ordinance and is in
harmony with the development policies and goals and objectives as embodied in the
Comprehensive Plan. for Development of the City; and
3. 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.:
The Commission may. impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to carry out
the spirit and intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of the proposed use.
These requirements may include, but are not limited to, increased open space, loading and
parking requirements, additional landscaping, :and additional improvements such as
curbing, sidewalks and screening.
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Commission Action Options: Approval,. approval with conditions, or denial of permit.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and Notification Information
4. Presubmission Conference Report or PRC report
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ENGINEERING
Water: Water is available through existing lines that will be extended into this
property.
Sewer: Sewer is available through existing lines that will be extended into this
property.
Streets: This use has access to Venture and Lakeway Drives of which both are
classified as minor arterials on the Thoroughfare Plan.
Off-Site Easements: Not applicable.
Sidewalks: Not applicable.
Drainage: The detention requirements for this development will be addressed at
the. time of site plan review.
Flood Plain: According to FEMA FIRM maps, this property is located within
the 100-year flood plain due to the "Limit of Detailed Study" ending at Venture
Drive which is :adjacent to this' property. It will be the responsibility of the
developer to determine the base flood elevations for this property by .conducting
a hydraulic :analysis.
Oversize Request: Not applicable.
Park Land Dedication: Not applicable.
Impact Fees: Not applicable.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): 3-5-97
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 3-20-97
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: NA
:Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200'
Response Received: None as of this staff report
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