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Item: Public hearing and consideration of a Conditional Use Permit, use only, for a religious
facility /assembly hall to be located on the northeast corner of Rock Prairie Rd. and Edelweiss Ave.
(99 -703)
Applicant: Parviz Vessali for the Ismaili Community Center
Item Summary: The proposed Ismaili Community Center would be developed on approximately
2.5 acres. The building is intended to be used as an assembly hall from 6 to lOpm seven days a
week. There will be no full time employees at the building.
The property is currently zoned A -P (administrative - professional) and is surrounded by A -P on
three sides. The property to the northeast across Edelweiss is zoned R -1 and is the closest
residential property. The Land Use Plan shows Single Family Residential and Mixed Use in this
area. Religious facilities are allowed in any zoning district with a Conditional Use Permit.
The applicant has included a copy of the conceptual plan, which shows the building oriented to
both Edelweiss Drive and Rock Prairie Road with a children's playground located on the west side
of the property. The site plan will need to return to the Commission for approval before
proceeding with Building Permits.
Item Background: The subject property was recently shown on a preliminary plat and was
rezoned several years ago as a part of the development of Edelweiss.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: NA
Staff Recommendations: 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: (Staff comments
are in italics)
1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the ordinance for the
type of use proposed." This use meets all of the minimum ordinance requirements.
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." This use is in line with the Land Use Plan.
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 public hearing is an opportunity for the Commission to measure the
potential impact on surrounding land uses.
"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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Unless the public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential negative
impacts, Staff' recommends approval.
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the Conditional Use
Permit and associated site plan. The options regarding the use permit are:
1. approval as submitted
2. approval with conditions relating to specific site characteristics or with time limitations
3. denial with specified reasons for denial table, or defer action to a specified date
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Engineering and Notification Information
4. Conceptual Site Plan
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: Public water will be provided through the final platting process. Any required
fire protection will be provided through the site plan process.
Sewer: Same as water
Streets: Rock Prairie Road is a minor arterial and Edelweiss Drive is a minor collector.
Both streets will provide adequate access to and from the site.
Off -site Easements: N/A
Drainage: Will be coordinated through the site plan process. Development must occur
in compliance with the City's Drainage Ordinance.
Flood Plain: None on site.
Oversize request: See Budgetary and Financial Summary Section.
Impact Fees: N/A
Parkland: N/A
Sidewalks: Public sidewalks were installed with the construction of the surrounding
streets.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 1 -8 -99
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 1 -21 -99
Advertised Council Hearing Dates: N/A
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200% 6
Response Received: None as of date of Staff report
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