Title
Resolution to Approve Grace Bible Church Site Plan, 1300 South Maple Road (CPC Recommendation: Approval - 9 Yeas and 0 Nays)
Memorandum
Approval of this resolution will allow for the construction of a building addition of approximately 34,045 square feet and a parking lot expansion of 107 spaces.
Petition Summary:
* The Site Plan proposes a building addition of approximately 34,045 square feet and a parking lot expansion of 107 spaces (339 parking spaces in total). The proposed building addition is located in two separate areas. The first is the proposed expansion of the sanctuary into the courtyards within the existing church. The second is a large expansion towards the south that will contain a gymnasium, youth ministry, child ministry, and office space.
* Access will be maintained from the existing drive to South Maple Road, and two additional access points will be added that lead to a private drive in the adjacent apartment complex that is currently under construction. This private drive aligns directly with the intersection of Pauline and has a traffic signal.
* The project proposes an additional parking lot for 107 cars, bringing the total number of parking spaces provided on the site to 339, 223 parking spaces are required. EV parking is calculated based on the number of required spaces, this would result in a total of 34 EV-Capable spaces, 23 EV-Ready and 23 EV-installed spaces (80 spaces total).
* The project requested a variance of 70 spaces from the EV parking standards at the Zoning Board of Appeals. The variance was denied at the September ZBA meeting. The site plan is compliant with the EV parking standard and provides 80 EV spaces as required by code.
* A revised photometric plan has been submitted that complies with the recently approved lighting ordinance revisions.
The City Planning Commission, at its meeting of September 21, 2021, recommended approval of this request.
Attachments: September 21, 2021 Planning Staff Re...
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