TO: Planning Board Members
FROM: Cynthia Cannon, AICP, Assistant Planning Director
DATE: 3/1/2022
SUBJECT:
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Conditional Use Permit Application - 209 N. A Street, Mt. Lily Baptist Church
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BACKGROUND:
John David Ellis is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the adaptive reuse of the existing structure at 209 N. A Street, also known as the former Mt. Lily Baptist Church. The project will convert the existing structure into six (6) dwelling units of affordable rental housing.
The subject property is located in the R-1A, medium-density zoning district. Per Sec. 12-3-107. Conditional Use Permits (attached) the following summarizes the allowed conditional uses and the standards for approval:
(b) Applicability
(2) Vacant public, semi-public, institutional, church or historically significant structures within the R-1AA, R-1A, R-ZL, R-2A and R-2 zoning districts. To allow for adaptive reuse of vacant public, semi-public, institutional, church or historically significant structure…
(d) Standards for approval. A conditional use may be approved by the city council only upon determination that the application and evidence presented clearly indicate that all of the following standards have been met:
(1) The proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the city comprehensive plan, the land development regulations, or any other applicable plan, program, map or regulation adopted by the city council.
(2) The proposed use will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare.
(3) The proposed use shall be compatible with the surrounding area and not impose an excessive burden or have substantial negative impact on surrounding or adjacent uses.
(4) The proposed use shall be provided with adequate public facilities and services, including roads, drainage, water, sewer, and police and fire protection.
(5) The proposed use will not create undue traffic congestion.
(6) The proposed use shall minimize, to the extent reasonably possible, adverse effects on the natural environment.
This application has been routed through the various City departments and utility providers. The comments received to date have been included in the attachments.