2001-09-10 Regular Meeting, Public Hearings and Workshop Meeting

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REQ&T FOR CITY COUNCIL AG&DA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: September 10, 2001 Requested By: Doug Kneuppe Department: Planning Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: X Exhibits: Ordinance (with SCU Permit) Staff Report to P & Z SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number Amount Budgeted: Amount Requested Budgeted Item: YES NO Fairmont Park Baptist Church has requested approval of a permit to expand their activities at 10401 Belfast. Their existing 6.5-acre site is located within a Low -Density Residential (R-1) zoning district. Religious Organizations, as described by the City's zoning ordinance, are "conditional" in an R-1 zoning district and require approval of a Special Conditional Use Permit by City Council for the construction of facilities and/or establishment of uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission, during their July 19, 2001 meeting, held a public hearing regarding this request. A total of 41 notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the church site and the city received 13 responses: 7 in favor, 6 opposed. The Commission heard testimony both for and against the issuance of this special conditional use permit and postponed making a recommendation on this item until all information received by the Commission could be reviewed. During their August 16"' regular meeting, the Commission, by unanimous vote, recommended Council approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003 with the following conditions: 1. Outdoor skateboard & bicycle activities shall cease at 8.00 P.M. each day. 2. Landscape buffers shall be created between church property and adjoining residential areas per Section 106-334(a) of the Code of Ordinances. 3. Drainage of the grassed, open area shall be improved and maintained properly. 4. Discarded car & truck tires are to be removed from all outdoor areas. The following documentation contains a draft permit that includes the conditions recommended by P & Z. In addition, the permit has language that further defines some of the conditions recommended by P & Z. This language was developed after a meeting between City staff and representatives from the church. The church wished to discuss in advance a landscaping / buffering plan and move toward an agreed plan that is displayed as Exhibit 2 in the draft permit. The church also discussed time frames for completing spec permit conditions. Deadlines or further definitions placed in the draft permit are shaded for Council's consideration. Council has options to either approve the permit as recommended by P & Z, approve the permit with modifications as Council may require, or deny the permit. ACTION REQUIRED BY COUNCIL Conduct a Public Hearing. Consider a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a Special Conditional Use Permit for Fairmont Park Baptist Church. APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA T. yeti q. 6-01 Robert T. Herrera, City Manager Date