Agenda Item # 10.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 01/19/2016
- Re
- Major Amendment to Site Plan & Conditional Use - Mount Bethel Baptist Church
- Submitted For:
- Rebecca Grohall
SUBJECT:
Review and approval with conditions of an application for Major Amendment to an Approved Site Plan & Conditional Use, submitted by Property Owner, Mount Bethel Baptist Church, and representative, David Baggett, E.I. of Engineering Design & Construction, Inc. (EDC) to expand the approved church facility by 8,000 square feet, and complete additional support parking and drainage at 4150 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce,
SUMMARY:
- Mount Bethel Baptist Church is requesting approval of a Major Amendment to an approved Site Plan and Conditional Use to expand the previously approved 12,000 sq. ft. church facility by 8,000 sq. ft. along with additional support parking and drainage.
- On January 22, 2013 the City Commission conditionally approved a Site Plan and Conditional Use to construct a 12,000 S.F. church. The development approval was extended by the Commission through January 21, 2017, and is nearing commencement.
- The complete request encompasses an 8,000 S.F. of additional building area to the rear of the approved structure, 59 additional parking spaces (23 paved parking, 36 stabilized grass parking), and expansion of the proposed dry detention system and associated drainage infrastructure to provide treatment and attenuation of stormwater runoff. The expansion of the church building represents an increase in the sanctuary, assembly area, by 2,200 sq. ft.
- A total of 30 notifications of the proposed Conditional Use were mailed to the owners of property located within 500 feet of the subject property. As of January 8, 2016, 0 responses have been received. An update will be provided to the City Commission at the public hearing.
- The Planning Board will consider the subject request at their January 12th, 2016 meeting, The City Commission will be provided an update of the recommendation of the Board at the public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval with the following conditions:
1.) The applicant shall complete all of the required off-site improvements, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.).
2.) The applicant shall remove all listed exotic plant species from the project limits, in accordance with Section 22-187(1)e. of the City Code, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.).
1.) The applicant shall complete all of the required off-site improvements, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.).
2.) The applicant shall remove all listed exotic plant species from the project limits, in accordance with Section 22-187(1)e. of the City Code, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.).
ALTERNATIVES:
Approval with alternative conditions
Denial
Denial
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Kori Benton, Senior Planner
COORDINATED WITH:
Ron Harris, St. Lucie County Engineering
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- Fiscal Year:
- Account:
- Amount:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Impact Fee revenue would increase based upon the expanded construction.
Attachments
- Staff Report
- Application & PRC
- 4150 S 25th Street - Aerial & Zoning
- Amended Site Plan
- Building Elevations - Expansion Noted
- Currently Approved Site Plan Set
- TRC Comments & Applicant Responses Collective
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City Manager | Nick Mimms | 01/13/2016 05:09 PM |
- Form Started By:
- kbenton
- Started On:
- 01/08/2016 11:39 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 01/13/2016