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.. . Page 2 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Zion Hill Baptist Church SCU93-002 Analysis: e Residential Performance Standards, as they apply to this request, are as follows: A. Landscape Buffers: Landscape buffers are required at the perimeters of parking areas. As there is to be no on site parking, the requirement for landscape buffers is not applicable. The church will, however, be required to develop landscape areas in accordance with the provisions of Zoning Ordinance Section 5-800, Table B. Compliance with landscape requirements will be verified as a component of certified site plan review. B. Tramc Control: As noted, the church has existed at this location since 1903. The majority of the congregation is drawn from the immediately surrounding neighborhood. There are presently no significant traffic control problems in the neighborhood as a result of church activities. The present sanctuary seats approximately 130 people. The proposed sanctuary will seat approximately 150 people. Construction of the new sanctuary is not expected to significantly impact present traffic flow or traffic volume. C. Compatibilitv with Surroundine Area: TIle church is proposing to build a single story metal building. As shown on Exhibit A, there are to be thirty foot setbacks adjacent to the 6th Street and Madison Street rights-of-way. Under the terms of Zoning Ordinance Section 10-508, these are also the areas in which landscaping must be primarily located. The proposed site of the sanctuary, in conjunction with the grassed and landscaped areas, should result in a facility that is compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood.