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Request for Approval of Conditional Land Use - Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a proposed 24,640 square-foot church on approximately seven acres, located on the north side of Hamlin, west of Rochester Road, zoned R-3, One Family Residential, Scott Barnes, Merritt, McPherson, Cieslak, P.C., applicant.
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Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby approves a Conditional Land Use for Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church, City File No. 05-039, for a 24,640 square-foot church facility on 7.3 acres on Hamlin Road, east of Livernois, zoned R-3, One Family Residential, Parcel No. 15-22-451-034, based on plans dated received by the Planning Department on July 13, 2007 with the following five (5) findings:
Findings:
1. 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.
2. The proposed church building 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.
3. 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.
4. The proposed church has been designed so as to not be detrimental, hazardous, or unreasonably disturbing to existing land uses, persons, property, or the public welfare.
5. The proposed church will not create additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services that will be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.