Church of Pentecost Expansion - 1701 Gervais Ave E

The City has received a proposal from The Church of Pentecost to expand its existing facilities, located at 1701 Gervais Avenue East. The church is seeking to expand the worship center and renovate the existing interior space to accommodate new reception areas, classrooms, and offices, while also increasing parking availability on the site. The overall expansion represents a scale increase of the existing use, without altering the site's intended purpose.

The applicant has submitted applications for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and site design review in connection with the proposed expansion. A CUP is required for religious facilities in all zoning districts, and the Community Design Review Board (CDRB) will evaluate the architectural and site design elements of the proposal, including the planned building addition and parking improvements.

The site has an existing wetland located on the northern portion of the property. According to the submitted plans, portions of the proposed site grading, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), and the expanded parking area would encroach into the 75-foot wetland buffer zone. Additionally, the proposed parking lot expansion on the east and north sides of the building would encroach into the required 15-foot property line setback along Flandrau Street. To accommodate these elements of the project, the applicant has also submitted a variance request seeking relief from the standard wetland buffer and parking lot setback requirements.


The Decision Process - Where Does This Project Currently Stand?

Approved November 24, 2025

Community Design Review Board 

Reviewed this request on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, and recommended APPROVAL

Planning Commission

Reviewed this request on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, and recommended APPROVAL

Environmental and Natural Resources Commission

Reviewed this request on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, and recommended APPROVAL

City Council

APPROVED this request on Monday, November 24, 2025


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