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Case Number: DRC2009-00016(
FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND ORDER (
NATURE OF THE APPLICATION
East Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses submitted an application to construct a church located at 882 S. 42nd
Street. The Springfield Development Code (SDC) Section 3.2-210 lists "Churches" as a discretionary use in the
LDR (Low Density Residential) zoning district, requiring action by the Planning Council to approve.
1. The application conforms to the provisions of Section 5.9-115 of the Springfield Development Code.
Timely and sufficient notice of the public hearillg, pursuant to Section 5.1-135 of the Springfield
Development Code was provided.
2. On June 16, 2009, a public hearing on the proposed use was held. The Development Services staff
notes, including criteria of approval, findings, and recommendations, together with the testimony and
submittals of those persons testifying at the hearing or in writing, have been considered and are part of
the record of this proceeding.
CONCLUSION
The proposed church is presented for approval as a discretionary use under SDC Section 3.2-210 "Churches"
in the LDR (Low Density Residential) zoning district.
On the basis of this record, the requested discretionary use is consistent with the criteria of approval of Section
5.9-120 of the Development Code. This general finding is supported by the specific findings of fact and
conclusion in the Staff Report that is attached hereto.
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
It is the DECISION of the Planning Commission of Springfield that Journal Number DRC2009-00016,
Discretionary Use, be approved with conditions.
This DECISION was presented to and approved by the Planning Co
'ssion on June 16, 2009.
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ATTEST:
AYES:
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Planning Commission Order
DRC2009-00016
June 16, 2009
Date Received:
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