03-21-13 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Staff Report, 2013 March 21 Special Conditional Use Permit #13-91000002 St. Mark United Methodist Church Request :Special Conditional Use Permit Request #13-91000002 Requested By :Ms. Deborah Giles c/o St. Mark United Methodist Church th Requested For :Development of Church at 120 North 7Street, further described as Lots 1-9 and 34, Block 54, Town of La Porte, Harris County, Texas. Present Zoning :Main Street District (MSD) Requested Use :Applicant is seeking a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the purpose of allowing construction of a Church. Section 106-331 of the Code of Ordinance classifies this type of development as a Conditional Use. Background :The subject property is within the Northside Neighborhood, a vibrant community that is part of La Porte’s original homestead making it both rich in history and, due to its location just north of the City’s Main Street Corridor, a keystone residential presence just footsteps away. The historical significance of the Northside Neighborhood is also prominent and lends to the area’s strong sense of heritage. The first school dedicated to African-American students is located at the th corner of Tyler and North 5Street. Northside Neighborhood is home to seven vibrant churches sprinkled throughout the area. Ms. Deborah Giles, a representative on behalf of the St. Mark United Methodist Church, is working towards building a new church facility th at 120 North 7Street. Currently, they areconducting services at the th New Hope Baptist Church at 222 North 4Street. St. Mark United Methodist Churchowns several lots in the 100 block thth of North 6and 7Streets for quite some time.Due to increase in the attendance/membership, a new building for the church is being consideredat this time. A church facilitywithin the Main Street Districtis described as a Conditional Use.