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... .~. j,;.' Reouested By: Zoning: Purpose of Reouest: Background: e t .~ e (501 .... Zion Hill Baptist Church, 430 North 6th Street which is further described as Lots 1-4; Block 90; Town of La Porte R-l Low Density Residential - Zion Hill Baptist Church, located at 430 North 6th Street, is proposing to demolish their existing sanctuary building and replace it with a new structure. Zoning Ordinance Section 5- 600, Table A, designates religious institutions as a Conditional Use in R-l zones. A Special Conditional Use Permit is required in order to allow constmction of the new sanctuary building. The Zion Hill Baptist Church was established in its present location in 1903. Due to deterioration of the original sanctuary building, the church has decided to replace it with a new stmcture. The new sanctuary is to be located on the same site, but in a somewhat different position (see Exhibit A). There is an existing "Fellowship Hall" located on the property. ll1is slructure is to remain. Parking, under the terms of a special exception granted by the Board of Adjustment, will be provided off site at the De Walt Alternative School (see Exhibit B). As noted, under the terms of Zoning Ordinance Section 5-600, Table A, religious institutions are classified as conditional uses in R-l, Low Density Residential zones. A conditional use permit, as well as being necessary for constmction of new churches, is also required for substantial expansion, renovation or modification of existing facilities. Zoning Ordinance Section 5-800 establishes "Special Use Performance Standards" for Conditional Uses in Residential Zones. As these standards are somewhat lengthy, they are noted in an abbreviated form in this report. The full standards can be found on pages 38-41 of the Zoning Ordinance.