Planning commission approves conditional-use modification for A2 Church expansion in Hoover City

The Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission on June 1 approved a conditional-use modification allowing A2 Church to expand the existing building at 6 Green Hill Parkway, staff said.

City staff told commissioners the property—zoned C2 and shared with a nursery/greenhouse use—contains a previously granted conditional use for the church. The current application revises the layout of the church portion of the site and adds conditioned space on the southeast side of the existing building. Staff recommended approval contingent on three conditions: that photometrics be included as part of the permit lighting plan, that the site be developed in substantial conformity with the conditional-use plan, and that the church obtain a revised certificate of occupancy upon completion of construction.

A commissioner asked for clarification on “photometrics,” and staff explained the numbers plotted on plans that show projected light levels to ensure lighting will not spill onto adjacent properties. The commission voted to approve the conditional-use modification with the staff-recommended contingencies on a voice vote.

The action is administrative; staff noted that at permitting the applicant must also provide the appropriate MS4 storm-water documentation required by the city. The commission did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript; the motion was made, seconded and carried on voice vote. The case record will be subject to the usual permitting review and inspections before occupancy.