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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning Commission
DATE: June 20, 2019
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance granting a Special Use Revision for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and Similar Uses When Not Operated for Pecuniary Profits (6630) use on the Property located at 550 Redwood Drive (The Salvation Army - 19-0434 / AU18/4-15.213-Su/Fsd/Fpn - SB - Ward 5)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, the Salvation Army, is requesting approval of a Special Use Revision for the property located at 550 Redwood Drive, to allow for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and Similar Uses When Not Operated for Pecuniary Profit (6630) Use, which will allow for expanded community outreach efforts at this site.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is currently zoned B-2(S), Business District - General Retail with a Special Use Planned Development. The property is 2.49 acres. The site previously maintained a vacant building that was approximately 17,000 square feet, and which will be demolished to allow for this proposed development. A Special Use for a Church and School was previously approved for the subject property as O04-82. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Research Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Special Use for a Social Service Agency. Details of the request include Social Service resources that will be provided for the community by the Salvation Army, such as computer literacy, English as a second language programs, a gymnasium and general space for other community needs, and a mobile canteen that will provide resources to local police, fire, and other emergency needs.
Concurrently with this proposal, the Petitioner is requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision. Details of the request include consolidation of the two current lots into Lot 1 of the Salvation Army Subdivision. This consolidated lot w...
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