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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-1993-SCU93-002 . . CI1Y OF LA PORTE permi't No. SCU93-002 SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CLP JO)) No. N/A ORDINANCE 1501 This permit is issued to: Reverend Joe Durden. Zion Hill Baptist Church Owner or Agent . 430 North 6th Street Address For Development of: Zion Hill Baptist Church SanctuaIY Development Name 430 North 6th Street Address Legal Description: Lots 1-4: Block 90: Town of La Porte Zoning: R-l. Low Density Residential Permit Conditions Failure to begin construction within one (1) year after issuance or as scheduled under the terms of a special conditional use permit shall void the permit as approved, except upon an extension of time granted after application to the Planning and Zoning Commission. If construction is terminated after the completion of any stage and there is ample evidence that further development is not contemplated the ordinance establishing such special conditional use permit may be rescinded by the City Council, upon itls own motion or upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, and the previous zoning of the entire tract shall be in full effect on the portion which is undeveloped. Additional Conditions - See Exhibit N / A ~Md/ City Secretary - UCaUZHCE- .u.......lt.o~ La po! Independent School !Strict ~_';:~;::'~/~""P ., ~ ~_::"~__-.c:"_ ~"'::.1;.,-:..;...--=::::..::-:..-_-_ I ~f '\:;~,~ ~ , , Xs-'o: March 10, 1993 Joe Durden, Pastor Zion Hill Baptist Church 430 North Sixth Street La Porte, TX 77571 Dear Rev. Durden: The La Porte Independent School District will continue to honor the oral agreement for using the De Walt Campus parking facility at 430 North Sixth Street for evening and week-end services. ~~.~ Richard Hays, Superintendent of Schools Ii c 301 East Fairmont Parkway La Porte, Te.."(:IS 77571 (713) 471-0950 RiclJllI',1 F. Hays SupcrinLcndcnL of Schools BOAIU) OF llHjSTEES PrcsidcnL Pal Slzuulerl Vicc PrcsidCnL Kell Scblalber Secrelary Cbarlie G. Perry Truslecs Bill BeflUey Cleo Davison .'like McLtmgbUn NitUl Zocb Superintendent'S Office (713) 471-3i30 Administr:uion Fax (713) 470-6537 Business Office Fa..,.; (713) .i-l.(':-::,H :I . . Clrry OF LA PORTE PHONE 17131 471.5020 . P. O. Box 11 15 . LA PORTE. TEXAS 77572 I." . April 5, 1993 Hanarable Mayar Narman Malane and City Cauncil City af La Parte Re: Special Canditianal Use Permit Request #SCU93-002 Dear Mayar Malane, The La Parte Planning and Zoning Commission, at its March 18, 1993 public hearing and regular meeting, cansidered Special Conditianal Use Permit Request SCU93-002. This permit has been requested by Zio.n Hill Baptist Church. The Church, which is lo.cated at 430 North 6th Street, intends to. demolish its existing sanctuary building and replace it with a new structure. The pro.perty an which the church is located is zoned R-l, Low Density Residential. Zo.ning Ordinance Sectio.n 5-600 designates religio.us institutio.ns as Co.nditio.nal Uses in R-1 Zanes. The church has r~quested this permit to. allaw canstructian of the new sanctuary I building. The Cammissian, by unanimous vate af members present, has recommended City Cauncil approval af Special Co.nditianal Use Permit #SCU93-002. As required parking far the church is to. be provided at the De Walt Alternative Schaal which is lacated at 601 W. Madisan, the Cammissian reco.mmends attaching the fallawing canditian to. this permit. No. permit far canstructian of the proposed sanctuary building shall be issued prior to. submittal af a joint parking agreement as specified by Special Exceptian SE92-006, granted by the Zaning Baard af Adjustment an February 25, 1993. ... .~. 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. .. . 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. ./ e Page 3 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Zion Hill Baptist Church SCU93-002 e D. Reouired Licenses Obtained: This provision is not applicable to this request. E. Compatible Alterations & Adeouate Parkine: The issue of compatible alterations is not applicable as the church intends to demolish the existing structure and replace it wi.th a completely new building. The issue of parking has already been addressed by means of a Special Exception granted by the City's Zoning Board of Adjustment on February 25, 1993 (see Exhibit B). Under the terms of this exception, required parking for the new saI.1ctuary has been reduced from 48 to 35 spaces. The exception further waives the requirement of on premise parking and allows the church to utilize the parking lot at the De Walt Alternative School which is located across the street at 601 West Madison. It should also be noted that the Special Exception does not become valid until the church submits to the City, a formal parking agreement with the La Porte Independent School District. Submittal of this agreement, which is to be prepared as specified in paragraph e.3 of Section 6-600F, should be attached as a condition of the requested Special Conditional Use Permit. F. Manufactured Housine Criteria: This provision is not applicable to this request. G. Ilensity Bonus: This provision is not applicable to this request. /' e .. Page 4 of 4 Planning & Zoning Commission Zion Hill Baptist Church SCU93-002 Conclusion: This request, as presented, satisfies the prerequisite requirements of Zoning Ordinance 1501 and is, therefore, eligible for the requested Special Conditional Use Permit. Staff, based on the facts of this case, recommends approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU93-002 subject to the following condition: 1. No permit for construction of the proposed sanctuary building shall be issued prior to submittal of a joint parking agreement as specified by Special Exception SE92-006, granted by the Zoning Board of Adjustment on February 25, 1993. ~ '., -- 1ft;, - ::I l> C en o z ..... ;z ~ en :-l .... NORTH 6TH STREET - - _ " toN:.. WAU - - ,- IlDR'Ill - 'Dr' - / SnRrlNf IIMAD" PllllPaSED SAHCT\IAR'l' IlIIJ1lNG I D = .. Ii I ! . N ~ .. \, - I , I I ----~ - '55.-1 10' REAR SETBAOI ""' LS" - - :..... '- SllUTIt roe' "'AU,!T ITl X ::;:: - CD - ~ :t> ZlllN HILL. 8IoPT1ST DUlCIt Lll1S IlMII", IILDCII 9D TIlWN !IF LA rant z :.. '"