To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Matthew Cyr, Planner I
Subject:
Title
Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for First Baptist Church to allow a private school (Harvest Christian Academy) to occupy an approximately 101,186 square-foot existing building, situated on a 4.78-acre tract of land, located on the north side of Pearl Street, approximately 100 feet northeast of the intersection of Pearl Street and Jessie Street, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1 and 2, First Baptist Church Addition Keller, zoned SF-8.4, located at 225 Keller Parkway. First Baptist Church, owner/applicant. (SUP-21-0010)
Background:
• The subject property was originally platted in April 2008, when First Baptist Church utilized a section of the property as a parking lot.
• On December 8, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a replat for 3.24 acres for Lots 3 and 5-13.
• On March 9, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a replat to add an additional lot to the First Baptist campus.
SUP request:
According to Section 8.03 of the Unified Development Code (UDC), “Private Schools”
require a Specific Use Permit in every residential zoning district. Therefore, the Applicant
is requesting an SUP to allow Harvest Christian Academy to occupy the existing church
building (approximately 200 students, K-12).
Proposed Hours:
The hours of the school are 7:30 A.M. - 4:00
P.M. Monday-Friday.
Adjacent Zoning/Uses:
North: SF-8.4
South: SF-8.4
West: SF-8.4
East: SF-8.4
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors:
1) The use is harmonious and compatible with surrounding existing uses or proposed uses;
2) The activities requested by the applicant are normally associated with the permitted uses in the base district;
3) The nature of the use is reasonable and appropriate in the immediate area;
4) Any negative impact on the surrounding area has been mitigated; and
5) That any additional conditions specified ensure that the intent of the district purposes are being upheld.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ Recommend approval as submitted.
§ Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this Specific Use Permit application will be scheduled for City Council action on May 18, 2021.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Application
§ Supporting Documentation - Narrative Letter/ Pictures