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Request for Revised Conditional Land Use - City File No. 93-352.2 - Han-Bit Korean Christian Reformed Church addition, a proposed 3,178 square foot addition to the existing 7,600 square foot church, located on Livernois, north of Hamlin, Zoned R-4, One Family Residential, Parcel No. 15-22-351-012
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Resolved that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby approves the Revised Conditional Land Use for a 3,178 square-foot addition to the Han-Bit Korean Christian Reformed Church (City File No. 93-352.2), located on Livernois, north of Hamlin, Zoned R-4, One Family Residential, Parcel No. 15-22-351-012, based on plans dated received by the Planning Department on October 17, 2006 with the following seven (7) findings.
Findings:
1. The property received Conditional Land Use Approval by City Council for the original church on January 26, 1994.
2. Places of Worship are permitted in any zoning district; the addition is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance in general, and of Section 138-1337 in particular.
3. The proposed addition to the Han-Bit Korean Church is designed and will be constructed, operated, maintained, and managed so as to be compatible, harmonious, and appropriate in appearance with the existing character of the general vicinity, the capacity of public services and existing facility affected by the use, and the community as a whole.
4. The site is currently developed and minimal grading will occur. A church addition should provide minimal visual and traffic aspects.
5. The proposed development will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage ways, and refuse disposal.
6. The proposed church addition has been designed so as to not be detrimental, hazardous, or unreasonably disturbing to existing land uses, persons, property, or the public welfare. There should be minimal adverse affects during construction because...
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