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Calvary Worship Center Appeal of Zone Change - Postponement
(Quasi-Judicial Matter)
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From:
Peter Wysocki, Planning and Development Director, Planning and Development Department
Summary:
This is a citizen request for an automatic postponement of a public hearing on appeal of a Planning Commission action taken on October 16, 2014 to deny a change of zone and development plan for Calvary Worship Center. The property is located at 501 Castle Road.
The City Clerk scheduled the item for the November 25, 2014 City Council meeting in accordance with City Code requirements. The citizen in opposition to the project has requested that the item be postponed until the December 9, 2014 City Council meeting. Per Section 7.5.906.B.3, City Council is required to grant that request.
Previous Council Action:
Not applicable.
Background:
An appeal request was filed by Calvary Worship in response to a Planning Commission decision denying its application for a change of zone and accompanying development plan. A citizen in opposition of the change of zone request has filed the request for postponement.
It should be noted that pursuant to City Code, unlike recommendations of approval, a denial of a zone change by the Planning Commission is final, and is not forwarded for consideration by the City Council, unless appealed by the applicant seeking the zone change.
Financial Implications:
Not applicable.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
There has been no recommendation on the postponement.
Stakeholder Process:
Notification postcards were mailed to 252 property owners located within 750 feet of the property during the internal review notification as well for two neighborhood meetings that were held regarding the proposed project. The first meeting was held on May 15th (approximately 15 homeowners attended) and the second held on July 10th (approximately 27 homeowners attended). A follow-up meeting was held ...
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