Consider Request for Extension to Site Plan Approval of Legacy Christian Academy

On November 23, 2010, the City Council approved the Plat entitled ALPHA DEVELOPMENT and the site plan of Legacy Christian Academy. On May 10, 2011, the City Council approved a revision to the Development Contract for the previous approvals, which among other items, extended the timeframe to complete Stage I and Stage II Improvements as required by the Subdivision Code. At that time, it was anticipated that the Stage I Improvement would be completed in 2011, and that the required improvements as part of the site plan approval of Legacy Christian Academy would begin parallel or soon after completion of the Stage I Improvements, with completion of work in the spring/summer of 2012. At that time, it was anticipated that the facility would open in the fall of 2012. After initial discussions, Legacy Christian Academy then stated they had hoped to complete the project in anticipation for a fall 2013 opening.

To date, although a Building Permit has been submitted for review, a Building Permit has not been issued to commence work. However, the City did issue a Grading Permit, and the preliminary grading on the site to support the Legacy Christian Academy has been completed (parallel to the the construction of the extension of Bunker Lake Boulevard). However, since a Building Permit has not yet been issued and it is evident that the project will not be completed as originally scheduled for mid-2013, the Developer is requesting an extension to site plan approval through December 31, 2013. At that time, the City can re-evaluate the status of the project or consider another extension to site plan approval.

As the City Council may recall, the City Council approved a Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendment to guide this parcel as Public/Quasi-Public. Under this district, Permitted Uses include Government buildings and facilities, Public recreational facilities, Private recreational facilities (including golf courses), Schools (public and private), Private utility substations, and Municipal utility substations. Any other use (such as residential or commercial) would require approval of the City Council.

Staff has reviewed the Account Status for the Property, and it appears that the Owner is current on all taxes and assessments at this time.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution granting an extension to site plan approval of Legacy Christian Academy located at 8200 Bunker Lake Boulevard until December 31, 2013.

The Developer is responsible for all costs associated with review of the Application.

Motion to adopt the resolution granting an extension to site plan approval of Legacy Christian Academy located at 8200 Bunker Lake Boulevard until December 31, 2013.