2008-05-05 Regular Council Session Agenda

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April 10, 2008 Page 2 requires that the applicants go through the Site Plan Review process because of their not-for- profit status. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. All density and dimensional requirements for the “GC” District are met by the proposal. The Zoning Code requires 1 space for each 3.5 seats in the main assembly hall. The application states the church will have seating for 300 persons in the main sanctuary area. The location has 110 parking spaces available for use by patrons and will provide 8 handicapped spaces. The minimum requirements for parking are met. The use will not cause undue impacts on the provision of public services such as police and fire protection, schools, and parks. The use itself will benefit the community by providing community spiritual guidance for citizens in the area. Recommendation: It is the staff determination that the proposed use of the building complies with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code; will contribute to and promote the community welfare or convenience; will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighboring property; is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and will provide off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in Article 7 of the Zoning Code. Accordingly, the proposal is recommended for approval with the following condition: 1. Service attendance is limited to no more than 385 patrons (per the provided 110 spaces and the parking ratio of one space per each 3.5 seats in the sanctuary). This restriction is strictly limited to zoning code parking requirements that are determined by the number of seats in the main assembly hall. This restriction does not preempt or invalidate any greater restrictions on maximum occupancy per safety, building code or fire code regulations that may apply. 2. The height and mass shall be restricted to that shown on the final approved conditional use permit application plans. Except as noted below, the building and property shall be developed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the plans submitted with the approved application. 3. A final detailed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for approval, in conjunction with a review by the City Forester. Landscaping shall meet the requirements of Section 34-92.6 of the Zoning Code. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved plan. Said landscaping plan shall be finalized prior to issuance of the occupancy permit and shall be installed prior to issuance of the occupancy permit. It shall be the applicants responsibility to obtain those approvals ã in written form in a timely manner prior to issuance of the occupancy permit. 4. Lighting of all exterior areas shall comply with the requirements of Section 34-93.7 of the Zoning Code, and shall be designed to be compatible with surrounding areas by shading to direct light downward and away from abutting residential uses.