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File #: 2002-0828    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed Finally
File created: 9/3/2002 In control: Committee on Planning, Zoning & Land Use
On agenda: Final action: 11/22/2002
Enactment date: 11/12/2002 Enactment #: 791
Effective date: 11/22/2002    
Title: Resolution approving a Conditional Use exception under Section 911.04.A.64 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911 to the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for authorization to demolish a portion of an existing secondary school and construct 2 new extensions for a gymnasium, auditorium and chapel with 18 additional parking stalls for Oakland Catholic High School located at 144 North Craig Street on property zoned "RM-H" Residential Multi-Unit, High Density District, 4th Ward.
Indexes: CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION, PGH. CODE ORDINANCES TITLE 09 - ZONING
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Presented by Ms. Burns

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Resolution approving a Conditional Use exception under Section 911.04.A.64 of the Pittsburgh Code, Title Nine, Zoning, Chapter 911 to the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for authorization to demolish a portion of an existing secondary school and construct 2 new extensions for a gymnasium, auditorium and chapel with 18 additional parking stalls for Oakland Catholic High School located at 144 North Craig Street on property zoned "RM-H" Residential Multi-Unit, High Density District, 4th Ward.

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Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh has made certain findings with regard to the Conditional Use Application for the proposed secondary school expansion located at 144 North Craig Street;

Whereas, the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh has recommended approval of this application for Conditional Use;

Whereas, City Council has reviewed the record of the Planning Commission and herewith adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission.

Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Pittsburgh as follows:

Section 1. Upon a review of the record as provided by the Planning Commission of the City of Pittsburgh, it is herewith affirmed that the proposed secondary school expansion located at 144 North Craig Street has properly met the Standards as provided in the Pittsburgh Code Section 922.06.E.1 and that the following criteria was considered:

a) That the development will not create detrimental visual impacts, such that the size and visual bulk of the proposed development is determined to create an incompatible relationship with the surrounding built environment, public streets and open spaces and land use patterns;

b) That the development will not create detrimental transportation impacts, such that the proposed development is determined to adversely affect the safety and convenience of residential neighborhoods or vehicular and pedestrian circulation in the vic...

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