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

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• • Staff Report Fairmont Park Baptist Church August 16, 2001 Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003 Request: Consideration of a Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU 01-003 Requested By: Fairmont Park Baptist Church Requested For: Approximately 6.5 acres of land situated in the W. J. Payne Subdivision, La Porte, Harris County, Texas. This property is located at 10401 Belfast Drive at the corner of Farrington Boulevard. The church is seeking approval to expand their current activities to include outdoor recreation in the form of skateboard ramps and a bicycle race area. Present Zoning: Low -Density Residential (R-1) Background: The tract in question is located at the northeast comer of Farrington Boulevard and Belfast Drive. It is bounded on the west, east and south by single-family residential development. It is bounded on the north by Rizutto elementary school. Existing development on the 6.5-acre subject tract includes several buildings, vehicle access, parking, and sidewalks that are situated on the southern portion of the tract. The buildings are identified as Worship Center, Chapel, Education, and Office. Fairmont Park Baptist Church is requesting consideration for outdoor recreational activities within the existing 6.5-acre church property. These recreational activities include a bicycle park, and skateboard ramps. The development or expansion of religious institutions within an R-1 zoning district requires a Special Conditional Use Permit per City's Code of Ordinances. The church applied for and was issued a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) in 1987. This permit and accompanying site plan demonstrated only the construction of additional church buildings and related parking facilities. The permit did not indicate approval for outdoor recreational activities. Analysis: Section 106-217 of the zoning ordinance provides certain conditions for the issuance of a special conditional use permit as follows: 1) That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values in the immediate vicinity. 2) That the conditions placed on such use as specified in each district have been met. 3) That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints, and necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the community.