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Item: Conditional Use Permit to allow the addition and remodeling of an existing facility at 100
East Dexter Drive. (Planning Case No. 97-706)
Item Summary: The subject property is located on the north west corner of Dexter and Old
Jersey. The property is currently being used as a student center for the Church of Latter Day
Saints (Mormon) students at Texas A&M under a conditional use permit granted in 1984.
Surrounding property includes Brison Park and some single family homes across Dexter.
The expansion will add approximately 4000. square feet of office and classroom space to the
existing 5000 square foot facility.
Policy Issue Statement:
Civic .Pride -Citizens benefit- from well-planned, attractive residential and
,commercial areas, and from preserving historic areas.
Item Background: The. use as a religious. facility was approved in 1984. Last year, the parking
lot was expanded to accommodate a total of 49 parking spaces. At that public hearing, several of
the residents voiced concerns regarding .drainage. problems:. The Commission approved that
request, with the understanding that the applicant would be' required to comply with the City's
Drainage Ordinance.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Staff Recommendations: Staff generally does not make recommendations in Conditional Use
Permit cases. The public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the potential
impact on surrounding land uses.. If the Commission chooses to approve the Conditional Use
Permit, Stall recommends that approval be with PRC conditions, and with. the condition that there
is compliance with the City's: Drainage Ordinance.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: The Project Review Committee reviewed the site
plan on June 19 and had a few minor comments.
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.
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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.
Commission Action Options: Approval,. approval .with conditions as provided in the above
request, or denial of request.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering Information and Notification Information
4. PRC report
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ENGINEERING '
Water: Adequate for proposed expansion. ~~
Sewer: Adequate for proposed expansion.
Streets: Frontage along Dexter and Old Jersey.
Off-site Easements: None required. '~,
Sidewalks: None required.
Drainage: Expansion will be required to meet Drainage Ordinance. At the time of the
staff report, a drainage report had not been submitted.
Flood Plain: Property is located adjacent to Bee'Creek in an area designated as Zone
"X", which is the 500-year floodplain or-areas of the 100-year flood with average depths
of less than 1 foot, or drainage areas less that 1~, square mile.
Oversize request: N/A
Parkland Dedication: N/A
Impact Fees: N/A ',
NOTIFICATION: !
Legal Notice Publication(s): 6-18-97
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s)c7-3-97
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: Not required
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 12
Response Received: Two inquiries as of date of staff report. There are still drainage
concerns regarding this site. These concerns are coming from downstream property
owners. ~~,
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