SLUP 1991

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
SPECIAL LAND USE PERMIT
MAY 13, 1991
WHEREAS, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer has applied for a Special Land Use Permit for changes to the Church property at 1800 West Maple Road, such application having been filed pursuant to Section 5.190 of the City code:
WHEREAS, The land for which the Special Land Use Permit is sought is located on the north side of West Maple Road west of Chesterfield Street;
WREREAS, The land is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, which permits a Church with a Special Land Use Permit;
WHEREAS, Section 5.190 (8) requires a Special Land Use Permit to be obtained from the Birmingham City Commission prior to such time that any change takes place in the building, or improvements are made, on the parcel of land;
WHEREAS. The applicant is requesting to: (1) install a new heating and air conditioning system at the Church. (2) remove the existing dumpster to utilize curbside pick up. (3) provide adjoining site improvements, such as parking lot and building lighting, directional signage, and parking lot barricades. (4) erect a six foot stockade screen fence (to match the existing fence) along the north, east and west property lines subject to approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals:
WHEREAS, The Planning Board review the proposed Special Land Use Permit on February 13 and April 10, 1991 and recommended that certain Conditions be made a part of the attached site plan and the Special Land Use Permit be approved;
WHEREAS, The Birmingham City Commission has reviewed the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer application for a Special Land Use Permit as well as the standards for such review set forth in subparagraphs (1) and (8) of Section 5.190 of the City Code; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Birmingham City Commission finds the standards imposed under the City Code have been met and the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer application for a Special Land Use Permit allowing for the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system and additional site improvements is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1) That all lighting be provided according to City code.
2) That the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer seek the necessary variance from the Board of Zoning Appeals to permit the installation of a stockade fence as shown on the plan.
3) That any debris that may accumulate between the cyclone fence and the stockade fence on the north property line be removed.
4) That the trash dumpster be eliminated and the Church utilize curbside collection.
5) That the gymnasium door be converted to emergency exit doors only with an alarm system.
6) That the air conditioners be placed in the courtyard as shown on the plan.
7) That the traffic pattern remain the same and new signage be installed to direct drivers to dim headlights.
8) That the parking lot barricades be placed at the three locations indicated on the site plan.
9) That the Church hold an annual meeting with the neighbors to ensure that the proposals are continued.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and its heirs, successors and assigns shall be bound by all ordinances of the City of Birmingham in effect at the time of the issuance of this permit, and as it may subsequently be amended.