Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Planning and Sustainability
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): 3 & 6
SLUP-17-21140 Community Cure Ministries
Parcel ID: 15-028-01-008
Deferred from 3/28/2017 BOC Zoning meeting for Decision Only
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Information Contact: Marian Eisenberg, Zoning Administrator
Phone Number: 404-371-4922
PURPOSE:
To request a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) for a place of worship in the existing building within the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot) District, in accordance with Chapter 27-Article 4.1 Use Table of the DeKalb County Code. Property is located on the east side of River Road, approximately 173 feet south of Clevemont Road at 3986 River Road, Ellenwood, GA. The property has approximately 495 feet on the east side of River Road and contains 6 acres.
NEED/IMPACT:
Not applicable to SLUP request.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMUNITY COUNCIL: APPROVAL
PLANNING COMMISSION: FULL CYCLE DEFERRAL
PLANNING STAFF: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING (03/07/17): On March 7, 2017, the Planning Commission voted to defer the request full cycle.
PLANNING STAFF ANALYSIS:
Located on River Road, a minor arterial, the approximately 6-acre site complies with development standards for a Places of Worship in the R-100 (Residential Medium Lot) District. Located within the Suburban Character Area, the proposed use is consistent with the following Plan Policies and Strategies of the 2005-2025 DeKalb County Comprehensive Plan: SCAP11 - Locate development and activities within easy walking distance of transportation facilities; SCAP6 - The non-residential development in suburban areas shall meet the needs of the surrounding residents; SCAS21: Promote activities to highlight historic and cultural assets in the community and provide opportunities for community interaction. The place of worship would be compatible with surrounding residential land uses and would not create adverse impacts on adjoining and surrounding properties. Therefore, Staff recommends “APPROVAL CONDITIONAL” with the following attached recommended conditions.
PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE: Full Cycle Deferral 7-0-0. V. Moore moved, J. Johnson seconded for a full cycle deferral per staff recommendation.
COMMUNITY COUNCILVOTE/RECOMMENDATION: 11-0-1. Approval. Applicant answered questions about hours and manner of operation, opening date, ingress & egress.
SLUP-17-21140
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS
1. Restrict use to a Place of Worship and accessory related uses in the existing structure with no additions.
2. Limit access points to no more two (2) on River Road. Road improvements, deceleration lane, and amount of right-of-way dedication shall be determined by the Department of Public Works, Transportation Division.
3. Provide and maintain a ten-foot wide landscape strip along the entire road frontage of South Deshon Road. Plantings and specifications are subject to the County Arborist.
4. Maintain a minimum 50-foot wide buffer with a minimum six-foot fence interior to the buffer along property lines adjacent to single-family residential zoned district.
5. Provide a sidewalk along property frontage in accordance with development regulations.
6. All refuse areas shall be completely screened from view of public right-of-way with enclosure to match primary building façade.
7. Signage shall be a ground monument sign with a brick base or stucco to match building materials. The sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, excluding the base and shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
8. Parking lot lighting shall be directed away from adjacent residential zoned properties.
9. The approval of this SLUP application by the Board of Commissioners has no bearing on the requirements for other regulatory approvals under the authority of the Zoning Board of Appeals, or other entity whose decision should be based on the merits of the application under review by such entity.
Recommended Action