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Item: Public Hearing and Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit and Approval of a
Temporary Parking Lot Site Plan for Christ United Methodist Church (CUP) located east of SH6
across the highway from the Shenendoh Subdivision. (99-117, 99-721)
Applicant: Christ United Methodist Church
Item Summary: The Church is requesting permission to build a temporary parking lot to
accommodate patronage in excess of what was anticipated when the facility first opened.
Because of the size of the requested lot it was determined that it is a significant change to the
existing conditional use permit and would require reconsideration by the Commission.
These are two separate items for the Commission to address. First, the amended conditional use
permit, in light of the increased parking requested. And second, permission to construct a
temporary parking lot.
The Church is aware that temporary parking lots are only permitted for a maximum of 12 months.
After 12 months, the lot must either be brought into full compliance with parking lot standards
required by the Zoning Ordinance or the site must be cleared of all paving material and seeded,
sodded or hydromulched and can no longer be used for parking. At this time the Church does not
anticipate maintaining the lot in its current configuration after the 12-month period. The Church
is currently working on an expansion plan for their parking and building facilities, which they plan
to bring before the Commission for another Conditional Use Permit reconsideration, within the 12
month period.
The Commission shall determine the beginning date of the 12-month period. The church is
requesting that the date be set as of the first date that the temporary lot is put into use.
Item Background: The original Conditional Use Permit for the Church was granted on July 17,
1997. Land uses in the vicinity include the existing hospital to the east, and future retail regional
to the south and future office uses to the north.
Budgetary & Financial Summary: N/A
Staff Recommendations:
Unless the public hearing brings to light any new information indicating potential negative
impacts, Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit.
Staff recommends approval of the temporary parking lot. Staff recommends that the Commission
set the beginning date of the 12 month period as the date that the lot is first opened for public use,
with the requirement that staff is informed in writing by the Church in advance of that date.
Related Advisory Board Recommendations: N/A
Commission Action Options:
Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan:
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."
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."
Action Options: Deny, Approve, Approve with conditions.
Temporary Parking Lot:
Section 9G of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of temporary parking lots. The
Commission may permit a temporary parking lot, subject to appropriate conditions and
safeguards, after taking into consideration the following:
"Safe and convenient traffic control and handling, both internal and external.
Assured pedestrian safety.
Efficient and economic access for public utility and emergency vehicles.
Runoff, drainage and flood control.
Impact on adjacent land uses.
Whether in a particular case the above standards will be detrimental to the public health, safety or
general welfare.
The Commission may impose any additional standards necessary to the protection or preservation
of the public health, safety or general welfare."
Action Options: Deny, Approve, Approve with conditions.
Action Options: Set the beginning date of the 12-month period.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Site Plan
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Water: N/A
Sewer: N/A
Streets: N/A
Off-site Easements: N/A
Drainage: Developer claims that there will be no adverse affects. Staff is currently
reviewing the drainage report.
Flood Plain: N/A
Oversize request: N/A
Impact Fees: N/A
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 9-3-99
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 9-9-99
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 5
Response Received: None as of date of staff report
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
No. 1
Project: Christ United Methodist - Temp. Parking Lot
1. Submit an addendum to the site drainage report.
2. What is the use of the property to the northwest?
3. On the parking chart why does the seating capacity of the approved plan
show 648, and the seating capacity of the revised site plan show 615?
Reviewed by: Jessica Jimmerson Date: 9/2/1999
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