3205 LOMBARD AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Finding: The site is presently accessed by existing streets and served by existing public utilities. The groups utilizing the structure are typicaily already present on site. Traffic lo the site should not increase as a result of the proposed conversion. If the area between the existing church and the duplex structure is proposed for use as a parking lot, then improvements to the City sewer system wili be reyuired. Conclusion: Adequate provisions for access, utilities and public services for the proposal can be accommodated. 3. The impact Qf traffic yenereted by the proposed use on the surrounding area, pedestrian circulation and public safety; :nd the ability of the proponent to mitigate such potential impacts. Finding: Most of the meetir�gs held at the structure will coincide with other church functions, and therefore the proposal should not generatz uny additional traif�c than currently exists. f,onclusion: No adverse impacts to traffic are anticipated as a result of the proposal. 4. The provision of adPquate off-street parking, on-site circulation, and site access. Finding: The synagogue was huilt in 192Q prior to zoning code regulations coming into effect. The City issued a nonconforming building/use permit in 1989 (NCB #2-39). The original building was 5,054 ;quare feet in area and covered almost the entire 6,000 square foot lot, with no available on site parking. In 1991 a major renovation �vas undertaken, with a portion of the temple struc!ure being removed, leaving an overall building size of 3,520 square feet. In 1999 a minor expansion was made to the structure, which included 480 square foot meeting room (SPU #4-59). The total building size at that time was approximately 4000 square feet, which was still less than the original building size. The current applicatio�i is for the conversion of a residential garage into meeting space for the temple. The total size of the meeting room will be approximately 489 square feet. bringing the cumulative temple building size up to approximately 490U square feet. This number is sti11 less than the original temple structure prior to the renovations made in 1991. A duplex structure will remain on site, and continue to provide residential Iiving space to occupants. The garage which is proposed ior conversion, was constructed as an accessory building to the duplex, and provided a portion of the required off street parking for a duplex structure. Duplex structures are required to provide a minimum of four off- street parking stalls, however historically this site has only provided two o(f-street parking stalls, whir,h were �ocated in the garage. Conclusion: The parking standard for churches is based upon the number ot seats in the nave or chapel. Additional parking is not required for accessory uses such as meeting rooms. A minimum of two off-street parking stalls wili need to be provided on site for ttie duplex structure. These stalls wili r.eed to meet City Zoning Code and City Design and Construction Standards. These stalls should be located as shown on the approved site plan on file with the City. In addition, an ADA compliant sidewalk should be provided between the main building and the new meeting room, and to the streeUalley right-of-way. �