Title
Request for Approval of a Revised Conditional Land Use - Covenant Christian Church Parking Lot Addition, located on Hamlin, east of Livernois, zoned R-3, One Family Residential, Covenant Christian Church, applicant.
Body
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby approves a Revised Conditional Land Use for the Covenant Christian Church Parking Lot, City File No. 79-949.3, located on Hamlin east of Livernois, zoned R-3, One Family Residential, Parcel No. 15-22-351-003, based on plans dated received by the Planning Department on September 11, 2007, with the following findings.
Findings
1. The proposed gravel parking lot space is currently used for parking and paving it will improve the area.
2. The proposed parking lot addition will be accessed by using existing ingress to and egress from Hamlin Road.
3. The proposed parking spaces will be added to an existing parking lot.
4. The use is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance in general, and of Section 138-1337 in particular. Further, the proposed parking lot addition will improve access for the church attendees.
5. The proposed parking lot addition is designed and will be constructed, operated, maintained, and managed so as to be compatible, harmonious, and appropriate in appearance with the existing and planned character of the general vicinity and the Covenant Christian Church.
6. The proposed parking lot addition is part of the larger church development, which is served adequately by essential public facilities and services.
7. The proposed parking lot addition will not be detrimental, hazardous, or disturbing to existing or future neighboring land uses, persons, property, or the public welfare.
8. The proposed parking lot addition will not create additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services that will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.