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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-0711 SIMS FINDINGSSTAFF REPORI' CONDITIONAL USE PEFd4IT, SITE P~VIEW & ZONE VARI~XCE REQUEST JULY 11, 1975 APPLICANT: Rev. Eddie Sims (CU 75-171, SR 75-12, ZV 75-222) LOCATION: Site is located at the northeast corner of "C" and Sixth Streets, tax lots 2600 and 2700, assessor's map 9AC. NE IGHBORIiOOD CHARACTERISTICS: Area is primarily developed with single and multiple family dwellings. LOT A}IA: 14, 200 sq. ft. or .33 acres ZONING: R-3:1.2 residential, multiple family COMPREEENSIVE PLAN: High-density residential Request is for a conditional use permit with site review approval to allow the constru. ction of a chnrch annex. Also there is a request fez a zone variance to allow a reduction in the n~m!ber of off-street parking spaces; a reduction in the side yard setback area, a reduction in the rear y~zd setback area, and a reduction in the distance between principal buj_ldingF,. FINDINGS OF FACT: F~llow_[n9 is ~he applicant's response to ~he '~hlee con- ditional use permint requirements listed in section t8.56.040(A) of the Zoning Title and the three zone variance requirements set forth in section 18.64.020(D). The conditions set forth in these sections must be estab- lished before a conditional use permit and zone variance can be granted. C_U Finding% of Fact (Site Review considerations are also included): 1. This addition will not affect the helath, safety, peace, morals, comfort of the people. Safety w.ill be better because we will be tearing down all existing buildings whj. ch are a safety hazard. The physical and moral v~clfarc~ will be greatly enhanced by the erection of new structure. In the l'ears that we have occupied this building, to our knowledge there has never lieell any complaints from neighbets about the peace and comfcrt of the neighborhoed being disturbed. The properly will be .used a~ minimum ~raffic hours. There will be 1~o dust. The parking area will be blacktopped. 2. The addition of new modern structure will replace old delapj. dated buildings which will automatically enhance the monetary value of the and be an asset to the conmunity. 3. TIle establishment of better educational facilities will have an affect on the moral and spiritual welfare cf th% City. Those facilities will equip our own families to have better educational and social functions keep then~ off the streets; r, Jus any other youug person who wotl].d ]_ike to joi. n us. In case of erF. ergcnc-y these f~'.cj litjes ~.,.ou!d readily be ava:L!abh n: ~o the ciM:izens of oGr city i:o be used~ a:-; a place to feed, inouse, au~j~ c2.ohl, should they be %ecded. 171; SR 12, ZV 222 Page 2 ZV Findings of Fact 1. Because of setbacks, lot shape, and limited space we need to build closer to existing buildings in order to have enough space to build a facility that is adquate in size. 2. It will affect the usability of the lot. The setbacks on adjacent property is not according to specifications required by the City. 3. This ten foot variance will not be determined as hazardous. The new one will be block, and we will put a fire will on the existing building consisting of 5/8" sheet rock on the back next to the new addition. 4. Concerning the variance for parking the church has, where the existing annex is, a lot 48,000 square foot parking area which should accommodate at least 14 parking spaces (7 down each side) with a 20 aisle. We should have four parking spaces next to the alley which would give us 18 spaces. Possibly three parking spaces along side existing b~ilding "C" St. We have observed other churches that have only street parking. It is believed that we should be allowed the church frontage on two streets for parking since we have been using it for longer than we have had City ordinances. 5. We have observed that the Telephone Company that is on Main and Sixth Streets is set back only ~!~ht feet on the main thoroughfare and existing structures are built on the property line. 6. There will be ten feet set back from the alley (foundation). We are asking for the two feet overlay. Other buildings are overhanging in the set backs. The overhand would still be 8 feet from the property line. 7. We need this variance in order to get th~ width to give us ample floor space. We ask for this variance with the stipulation and understand that we will conform to code (according to fire specifications). We need all four variances to get floor space adequate for our church. We have already cut off three rooms so we feel to cut any more off would not be adequate for us. We fee]. that we have the right to build this size building on this property after observing other buildings about us that do not come up to code. We are not asking to build on the line but feel these variances should be granted. STAFF NOTES: The applicant is requesting to construct a church annex. T~.~o existing structures on the lot will be removed to accozun~odate the new building and off-street parking facilities, Also, the applicant is requesting four zone variances to allow a reduction in the n~m!ber of off-street parking spacers from 18 to 9; a reduction in the side ysld setback from 15 to 8 feet; a re- duction in the rear yard setback from lO=to 8 feet; and a reduction in the distance between principal buildings from 25 to 6 feet. The Findings of Fact concerning the conditional use permit seem to be ade- quate. The zone varianca iincings of fact as written, however, se~m to require additioRal supportive factual information. The applicant has indi- cated that suchlinformation will be forthcoming at the public hearing from persons involved in the possible construction of the bujlding. CU 171, SR 12, ZV 222 Page 3 If the above requests' are approved by the Plannii~g Co]~m~ission, staff would recommend the following condition: 1. A three' to six foot wall, fence, or hedge L~.e installed alor:g tlie northerlii edge of the driveway as shown on the site plan. The applicant should also be a~,~are that a final 3_~ndsca!~s1c_! plan is required showing the type, placement, and sizes of plantil~%is and'~il undercJrou]~d irrigation facilities. Such a plan should cover the h...o r~arking areas as indicated on the site plan.