HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-00500110- 00073333STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Jennifer Reeves Date: June 20, 2002
Email: jreeves @ci.college - station.tx.us
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Conditional Use &
Site Plan for the First United Methodist Church located at 1125 Wellborn Rd.
(02- 00500110)
Applicant: Clarence Thomas
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval with Staff Review
Comments #2.
Item Summary: As the Commission is aware, churches are allowed in any
zoning district with a Conditional Use Permit. The Church was granted a Use
only permit on July 17, 2001. At this time the Church is requesting site plan
approval. This is a two step process, one being the actual use permit and the
second being the site plan approval, both have to be approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
The church is proposing a row of Red Tip Photinias and a 6 -ft. solid wood fence
between the proposed church parking lot and the adjacent single family homes.
The church has met with the adjoining residents about their project and the
proposed buffering.
R -1 zoning districts do not generally permit commercial type signage, however
signs are usually reviewed at the time of site plan approval with the Conditional
Use process. The proposed sign for the church will be 4 -ft. in height and 12 -ft. in
length for a total of 48 square -ft. in area. This meets the city's requirement for a
low profile sign.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property and all adjacent
properties are shown on the Land Use Plan as High Density Residential. The
subject property is however, currently vacant and zoned R -1. Property to the
south is zoned R -1 and developed as such. Property to the east is zoned R -2
and developed as duplexes. The property to the north is zoned C -2 and is
developed as CC Creations. Property to the west is zoned R -1, and is
developed as single family.
Item Background: The property has been inside the City limits since 1956. The
property also appears to have been in its present configuration before 1970.
The City's Subdivision Regulations were adopted in 1970. Therefore, any
property division that occurred before that time is considered legally
nonconforming and platting is not generally required.
Staff Analysis: Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of
conditional uses. The Commission permitted this conditional use and may now
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consider the associated site plan approval 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." Staff conducted a technical review
and found general compliance with development regulations with the
exception of the items listed in the review comments #2.
2. "That the proposed use meets the purposed 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. The
request is in compliance with the Comprehensive 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 including the buffer between the proposed church
parking lot and the adjacent single family homes.
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: 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;
4. Table; or,
5. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Copy of Site Plan
4. Copy of Staff Review Comments #2
5. Letter to the Commission addressing buffering to the adjacent single - family
homes.
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