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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 469-03 •`� � 0 77 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church applied for an Incentive Development Preliminary Plan (#03-44) to permit the construction of a church and the renovation of an existing church located on the west side of Seventh Avenue N.W., along the north side of West Center Street; and, WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to construct a new main church in the traditional Orthodox style on the existing site. The current facility would be converted into an educational and youth ministry center and fellowship hall. Also proposed is a "Healing and Meditation Courtyard/Garden" site on the property. The proposed church would be constructed in the traditional Orthodox style; and, WHEREAS, R.C.O. § 62.630 sets forth the criteria for incentive developments; and, WHEREAS, based upon Section 62.630, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the following findings of fact: Preliminary Development Plan Criteria: • a) Suitability of the Area: The proposed site is suitable as the location for an Incentive Development. The proposed use is compatible with the existing land uses in the area and the use of the property has been in existence for many years. The proposed renovations to existing church campus will not only enhance the church property but also the surrounding neighborhood. b) Site Design Criteria: 1) Capacity of Public Facilities: Utilities are already available to this project. Some utilities may need to be relocated( i.e. water and electric) to accommodate this development. The Developer is responsible for any costs associated with relocation of utilities. All existing water services that will be unused must be abandoned properly at the main in the street, per City Public Utilities —Water Division requirements. 2) Geologic Hazards: No Geologic hazards have been identified. 3) Natural Features: The site is currently dominated by a bituminous parking lot. With the proposal there will be less impervious surface than what current exist on the property. 4) Traffic Generation Impact: The existing use of the property is not is changing so the traffic generated by the church should not cause the capacity of the adjacent street to be exceeded. The major activity will be • occurring on Sundays, which is typically a less traffic day compared to typically working days (Monday through Friday). 5) Height Impacts: The proposed buildings should not destroy views from the adjacent residential dwelling. The property to the north is an office use, the south across the street is a parking lot and to the east, across the street is.another church. There will be a parking between the building and neighboring property to the west. The central location of the,dome on the site.will not deny sunlight.from the adjacent properties. 6) Setbacks: The existing, structure does not comply the required setbacks. The proposed building addition also does not comply with the requirements. The, applicant is requesting a variance to the setback requirements of the City of Rochester Zoning Ordinance. 7) Internal Site Design: The main entrance into-the church will be from West Center Street instead of the entrance from ,7th Avenue NW and West Center Street. A drop-off lane will serve the main entrance. .Property will be allowed one 2-way access point or two access points (if one of the access .points is combined with the abutting property owner. The site plan will need to be redesigned to provide one 2-way access point or two 1-way access points. It would be logical to have .the far • easterly access point be a one-way in access and then the next access point to the west a exit only access. Both of these accesses could not be wider than 14 feet. This design will still allow the parking lot to function properly and it only provides parking for 17 vehicles. 8) Screening and Buffering The project consists of providing a bufferyard meeting the requirement for a "C" bufferyard along the westerly property boundary. One additional deciduous tree.will need to be planting along West Center Street. There is an existing 6-foot high wood fence along the north property boundary, which will remain. In addition to the required bufferyard plantings, landscaping will also be provided throughout the property. 9) Ord inance.Requirements: The existing use of the property is a nonconforming use because it does not meet some of the current zoning standards for Area Accessory Development in the R-4 zoning district. The applicant had requested variances to the standards to the zoning regulations which they can't meet. • 2 WHEREAS, the Commission, following its public hearing, recommended approval subject eo the following conditions: 1. A separate grading plan approval is required for this project if grading involves more than 50 cubic yards of materials and a storm water management fee will be applicable to any increase in impervious surface resulting from this project. 2. All sidewalk and driveway access points shall be constructed to City standards. 3. The condition of the existing concrete sidewalk and curb along the frontages of the property will be reviewed by Public Works staff and any needed panel repair and/or replacement work of sidewalk or curbing shall be done concurrent with the building expansion project.,,, The existing access locations that are not proposed to be utilized following the building additions shall be removed and curb, sidewalk and boulevard restored. 4. All unused water services must be property abandoned at the main in the street per the requirements of RPU Water Division. • 5. The applicant will need to apply for the Type I Design Modification for the height of the cross. 6. The applicant agrees that no deviation to the appearance of the building, design, exterior fagade or landscaping will occur from the plans approved by the City Council WHEREAS, the Common Council held a public hearing on the Incentive Development Preliminary Plan #03-44 Permit request on September 3, 2003, and gave all in persons the opportunity to make presentations and give testimony concerning the application; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that it adopt the Planning and Zoning Commission's findings of fact and that the Incentive Development Conditional Use Permit requested by Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church is granted subject to the above six conditions. 3 • PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF 2003. v RESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL ATTEST: C TY CLERK APPROVED THIS DAY OF 2003. 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