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Item # I.
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| Town Council Regular Session |
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| Information |
| SUBJECT: |
| Conceptual Architecture for the sanctuary and youth building at the Canyon del Oro Baptist Church, located at 9005 North Oracle Road |
| RECOMMENDATION: |
| The Conceptual Design Review Board (CDRB) has recommended approval. |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: |
The purpose of this request is to consider Conceptual Architecture for a sanctuary and youth building at the Canyon del Oro Baptist Church campus, located on the northeast corner of Oracle Road and Calle Concordia (Attachment 1).
The proposed architecture (Attachment 2) represents a contemporary design that features earth tone colors, metal roofing, steel beams and split face stone. The proposal is consistent with the style, materials and colors established by the existing buildings on the campus. The architecture is also compatible with the adjacent Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and single family homes.
The application was considered and approved by the CDRB on August 9, 2016, based on a finding that the request is in conformance to the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards. As enabled by the zoning code, the CDRB also approved a building height increase for the sanctuary from 24 to 36 feet. |
| BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: |
The Canyon del Oro Master Development Plan was approved in 2005. This approval provided for future expansion of the campus including the proposed sanctuary and youth building. The site plan is provided as Attachment 3, which depicts the location of the sanctuary and youth buildings in relation to existing buildings on the campus.
Proposed Conceptual Architecture
The architectural style, materials and colors of the existing buildings on campus (Attachment 4) include earth tone colors, split face and slump stone block, and metal beams. The proposed architecture incorporates these elements into the proposed building design.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (Attachment 5) and the surrounding single family homes (Attachment 6) include earth tone colors, various block types, wood and metal elements. The proposed architectural style and materials are compatible with these surrounding uses.
A key issue evaluated during the review was the proposed building height. The property is zoned Private Schools and Church (PSC), which limits buildings to one story and a maximum height of 24 feet. The youth building is proposed at 20 feet and meets the height requirement; however, the sanctuary is proposed at approximately 36 feet. The CDRB is enabled by the Zoning Code to approve an increase in height up to 45 feet only for a sanctuary. Staff's review of the increase focused on the following view perspectives:
The proposed sanctuary is located behind the existing fellowship hall and classrooms, approximately 500 feet from Oracle Road. The distance from Oracle Road, the topography of the site and the varied roof lines will soften the height. The applicant has provided a visual simulation with a perspective from Oracle Road (Attachment 7).
The proposed sanctuary is located approximately 200 feet from Calle Concordia. A riparian area with dense vegetation provides a transition between the church campus and the single family homes on the south side of the street. In addition, the sanctuary will be built into the existing topography and provide varied roof lines. Each of these elements will work together to mitigate the height.
- Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
The proposed sanctuary is approximately 400 feet from the Academy parking lot. Dense native vegetation occurs between the two uses. In addition, the campus includes building heights similar to what is being proposed.
Staff recommended approval of the request for additional building height (sanctuary only) based upon the design features, topography and distance from surrounding properties. In conclusion, the proposal complies with Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Overlay District and all applicable Design Principles. A detailed analysis of the Design Principles is provided as Attachment 8.
Conceptual Design Review Board
The request was considered by the CDRB on August 9, 2016. The CDRB recommended approval, finding that the request is in conformance with the applicable Design Principles and Standards. The CDRB also approved the applicant's request for building height increase from 24 feet to 36 feet for the sanctuary based on the design features, topography of the site, existing site development and distance from surrounding properties. The CDRB report is provided as Attachment 9 and minutes as Attachment 10. |
| FISCAL IMPACT: |
| N/A |
| SUGGESTED MOTION: |
Conceptual Architecture
I MOVE to approve the Conceptual Architecture for the Canyon del Oro Baptist Church, finding that it is in conformance with the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards.
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I MOVE to deny the Conceptual Architecture for Canyon del Oro Baptist Church, finding it is not in conformance with the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards, specifically________________________________. |
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