pc_04 09 2015LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING —REZONING —CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
MINUTE RECORD
APRIL 9,2015
4:00 P.M.
I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being eleven (11)in number.
II.Members Present:Craig Berry
Tom Brock
Alan Bubbus
Buelah Bynum
Keith Cox
Janet Dillon
Rebecca Finney
Scott Hamilton
Paul Latture
Jennifer Martinez Belt
Bill May
Members Absent:None
City Attorney:Shawn Overton
III.Approval of the Minutes of the February 26,2015 Meeting of the Little
Rock Planning Commission.The Minutes were approved as presented.
LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING —REZONING —CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
APRIL 9,2015
4:00 P.M.
I.OLD BUSINESS:
NO OLD BUSINESS
II.NEW BUSINESS:
Item Number:File Number:Title:
1.G-23-456 Rock Creek Way —Right-of-Way Abandonment
North of West 36'"Street,east of Bowman Road
2.Z-9018 Rezoning from I-2 to C-3
4700 S.University Avenue
3.Z-3150-K JEA Investments —Conditional Use Permit
9222 1-30
4.Z-5027-C Edwards U-Haul Truck and Trailer Rental—
Conditional Use Permit
1100 East Roosevelt Road
April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:G-23-456
Name:Rock Creek Way --Right-of-Way Abandonment
Location:North of West 36'"Street,east of Bowman Road
Owner/Applicant:The Church at Rock Creek,Garth Development and
Richardson Properties/Tim Daters,White-Daters and
Associates
Request:The applicant proposes to abandon approximately
570 linear feet of the undeveloped 60 foot wide
Rock Creek Way right-of-way.The right-of-way
runs north from West 36'"Street,approximately 700
feet east of Bowman Road.
Purpose:Private driveway/access to adjacent properties.
STAFF REVIEW:
A.Public Need for this Ri ht-of-Wa:
As noted in paragraph G.,none of the utility companies object to the abandonment
request.None of the utilities request an easement.Public Works has reviewed
the abandonment request and has the following comment:
Easements should be maintained for storm water drainage and private access.
B.Master Street Plan:
On February 26,2015 the Planning Commission approved a Master Street Plan
Amendment to remove this future collector street from the plan.There are no
other Master Street Plan issues associated with this request.
C.Characteristics of Ri ht-of-Wa Terrain:
The area of right-of-way contains a paved private driveway which is one (1)of
the access points to the Church at Rock Creek development.
D.Develo ment Potential:
After abandonment,the area of right-of-way will continue to be used as a private
driveway.
April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:1 Cont.FILE NO.:G-23-456
E.Nei hborhood and Land Use Effect:
The Church at Rock Creek development (zoned POD)is located along the east
side of the abandonment request.Undeveloped properties,zoned R-2 and PD-R
are located along the west side of the right-of-way.
F.Nei hborhood Position:
AII of the abutting property owners have signed-off on the abandonment request.
The John Barrow neighborhood association was notified of the abandonment
request.
G.Effect on Public Services or Utilities:
Little Rock Wastewater:No objection to proposed abandonment.
Entergy:No objection to proposed abandonment.
Centerpoint Energy:No objection to proposed abandonment.
AT8 T:AT8T approves the Rock Creek Way right-of-way abandonment as
shown in the attached file with the understanding that any existing facilities in
conflict that need to be addressed,will be at the cost of the developer on a
Custom Work Order.The only potential conflict is along the north side of West36'"Street where we have 2 fiber cables and a copper cable paralleling 36'"
Street.
Central Arkansas Water:No objection to proposed abandonment.
H.Reversiona Ri hts:
Information submitted by a licensed abstract company states that there are no
reversionary rights found of record.
I.Public Welfare and Safet Issues:
Abandoning this right-of-way will have no adverse impact on the public welfare
and safety.The Little Rock Fire Department has reviewed and approved the
abandonment request.
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ITEM NO.:1 Cont.FILE NO.:G-23-456
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(MARCH 18,2015)
Tim Daters was present representing the application.Staff presented the item and
stated there were no outstanding issues.Mr.Daters explained the issue and stated the
existing road would be incorporated into the private drive serving the adjacent
properties.He stated a cross access easement would be put in.
Public Works and Utility comments were noted.
The committee determined there were no issues and forwarded the item to the full
commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the request to abandon approximately 570 linear feet of
the undeveloped 60 foot wide Rock Creek Way right-of-way,subject to the area of
abandonment being retained as a drainage and access easement.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(APRIL 9,2015)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation"above.
There was no further discussion.The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes,0 noes and 0 absent.
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April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:2 FILE NO.:Z-9018
Owner:SSS Properties,LLC
Applicant:Hugh Ying-Hseu Chang
Location:4700 S.University Avenue
Area:2.25 Acres
Request:Rezone from l-2 to C-3
Purpose:Retail use
Existing Use:Vacant commercial building
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Auto dealership;zoned l-2
South —Undeveloped property (including floodway);zoned R-2 and C-4
East —Floodway,golf driving range and vacant commercial building
(across S.University Avenue);zoned OS and C-4
West —Auto dealership;zoned l-2
A.PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
The subject property shows to be located within the 100 year floodplain.Any
new structure;additions to the existing structure;or improvements to the existing
structure which costs 50'/o or more of the value of the existing structure must
comply with the current floodplain ordinance and the minimum floor elevation
must be at least 1 ft.above the base flood elevation.
B.PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT:
The site is located on a CATA bus routes ¹17(Mabelvale —Downtown Route)
and ¹17A(Mabelvale —UALR Route).
April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:2 Cont.FILE NO.:Z-9018
C.PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the Westwood,
University District and SWLR United for Progress Neighborhood Associations
were notified of the public hearing.
D.LAND USE ELEMENT:
This request is located in the 65'"Street West Planning District.The Land Use
Plan shows Commercial (C)for this property.The Commercial category
includes a broad range of retail and wholesale sales of products,personal and
professional services,and general business activities.Commercial activities vary
in type and scale,depending on the trade area that they serve.The applicant
has applied for a rezoning from l-2 (Light Industrial District)to C-3 (General
Commercial District)to allow for redevelopment of the site for retail uses..
Master Street Plan:
University Avenue is a Principal Arterial on the Master Street Plan.A Principal
Arterial is to serve through traffic and to connect major traffic generators or
activity centers within the urbanized area.Entrances and exits should be limited
to minimize negative effects of traffic and pedestrians along University Avenue
since it is an Arterial.This street may require dedication of right-of-way and may
require street improvements for entrances and exits to the site.
BICYCLE PLAN:
A Class II Bike Lanes are shown along University Avenue.Bike Lanes provide
a portion of the pavement for the sole use of bicycles.
E.STAFF ANALYSIS:
SSS Properties,LLC,owner of the 2.25 acre property located at 4700 S.University
Avenue,is requesting to rezone the property from "l-2"Light Industrial District to
"C-3"General Commercial District.The rezoning is proposed to allow future retail
use of the site.
The property is occupied by a one-story commercial building located near the
center of the site.Paved parking and drives are located on all sides of the
building.A shared driveway from S.University Avenue is located at the northeast
corner of the site.
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ITEM NO.:2 Cont.FILE NO.:Z-9018
An auto dealership is located on the l-2 zoned property north and west of the
subject property.The First Tee golf development is located further west,with
a mixture of commercial uses located further north.Undeveloped R-2 and
C-4 zoned property,including floodway,is located to the south.Floodway area,
zoned OS,a golf driving range (C-4)and a large vacant commercial building
(C-4)are located across S.University Avenue to the east,northeast and
southeast.
The City's Future Land Use Plan designates this property as Commercial.
The requested C-3 zoning does not require an amendment to the land use plan.
Staff is supportive of the requested C-3 rezoning.Staff views the request as
reasonable.The property is located in an area of mixed uses and zoning.The
majority of the properties with S.University frontage within this general area are
zoned commercial (C-3,C-4 and PCD).The proposed C-3 zoning will not be out
of character with the overall area along S.University Avenue.Staff believes it
appropriate to rezone this property to C-3 to allow retail use.In staff's opinion,
rezoning this property to C-3 will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
F.STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested C-3 rezoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(APRIL 9,2015)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation"above.
There was no further discussion.The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes,0 noes and 0 absent.
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April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:Z-3150-K
NAME:JEA Investments —Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:9222 I-30
OWNER/APPLICANT:JEA Investments,LLP/Terry Burruss
PROPOSAL:A conditional use permit is requested to allow building
materials sales with limited outdoor storage on this
C-3 zoned,3.5+acre tract.
1.SITE LOCATION:
The property is located at the northeast corner of l-30 and the Chicot
Road overpass.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The property fronts onto the Interstate with access from the Interstate
Frontage Road and Chicot Road.The site is developed and has a history
of uses that have included outside display or storage.The C-4 zoned
property adjacent to the east is undeveloped.Mini-warehouses and a
multifamily development are located across Chicot Road to the west.
Additional multifamily is located to the north.This proposed use has
limited,specific areas of outdoor storage.The use should be compatible
with uses and zoning in the area.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site and the SWLR United for Progress and Country
and South Brookwood Neighborhood Associations.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The site contains an 18,844 sq.ft.building of which,2,400 sq.ft.will be
office.The remainder will be warehouse space.The site is almost
completely paved with access from the 1-30 frontage road and from
Chicot Road.A 12 space parking area is located adjacent to the office
and a 10 space parking area is located near the l-30 entrance.The
business generates little walk-in traffic.Most often deliveries are made
to the customer's site.The business will employ 8 —9 persons.There is
sufficient parking on the site to accommodate the employees,the
occasional customer and the delivery trucks.
April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:3 Cont.FILE NO.:Z-3150-K
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
All vehicular use areas which were in existence prior to the effective date
of the Landscape Ordinance may continue as non-conforming until such
time a building permit is issued to rehabilitate a structure on the property
exceeding (50)percent of current replacement cost of the structure.At
such time (50)percent of the existing vehicular use area shall be brought
into compliance and shall continue to full compliance on a graduated scale
based on the percentage of rehabilitation cost.
5.PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6.UTILITY FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS:
Little Rock Wastewater:No Objection
Entergy:Does not object to the permit.However,the plans indicate some
new 8'igh fencing and an outside storage area directly under the
existing electrical service line on the north end of the property.Care must
be used when working under this power line.Contact Entergy for any
questions regarding this matter.
Centerpoint Energy:No comment received,
ATILT:No comment received.
Central Arkansas Water:No Objection
Fire Department:No Comment.
Building Codes:Project is subject to full commercial plan review approval
prior to issuance of a building permit.For information on submittal
requirements and the review process,contact a commercial plans
examiner:
5 41 lit 5 7 t 551 371-4724;~ik .lttl k.
Mark Alderfer at 501.371.4875;malderfer littlerock.or
County Planning:No Comments.
CATA:This area is not located on a CATA bus route.
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April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:3 Cont.FILE NO.:Z-3150-K
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(FEBRUARY 4,2015)
Terry Burruss and Clark Irwin were present representing the application.Staff
presented the item and noted some additional information was needed.The
applicant was asked to provide a copy of the bill of assurance,a signage plan
and to indicate the dumpster location and required screening.Staff suggested
that the proposed opaque screening be extended along the entirety of the north
side of the site.Staff asked what the maximum height would be of the outdoor
stacks of building material.
Landscape and outside agency comments were noted.The applicant was
advised to respond to staff questions by March 25,2015.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
A conditional use permit is requested to allow for the occupancy of the C-3
zoned,3.5 acre tract at 9222 l-30 by a building materials sales business with
limited outdoor storage.The site contains a vacant,18,844 sq.ft.building.The
majority of the remainder of the site is asphalt paved.The site has a history of
occupancy by businesses with outdoor storage and display,including a boat
sales and service business and a building materials sales business.Since the
property's annexation,it has been rezoned from R-2 to C-4 (1984),C-4 to C-3
(1994),C-3 to C-4 (1994)and C-4 to C-3 (2011).The property has been vacant
for some time.The current proposed use of the site can be allowed under a
conditional use permit.
The proposed building materials sales business specializes in a limited type of
inventory.The types of building materials that will be stored inside the building
are gypsum wallboard,insulation,ceiling tile,ceiling grid,joint compound and
accessories.The type of building material that will be stored outside is limited to
metal studs and possibly some gypsum sheathing undercover.The business is
mostly wholesale (90%)with limited retail (10%).Hours of operation are Monday
—Saturday,6:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.The number of employees is estimated as 8—
9.There is very little walk-in customer traffic.Most materials are delivered to the
customer's site.Signage will comply with that allowed in C-3 zoning.It could
include wall signage on the building's west and south facades and a ground-
mounted sign on each street frontage.An eight (8)foot tall opaque screening
fence will be placed along the north perimeter of the use area.An area of dense
vegetation is located between the proposed fence and the north property line
abutting the adjacent multifamily.A dumpster and required screening are located
south of the building.Upgraded landscaping will be placed at the Chicot Road
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April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:3 Cont.FILE NO.:Z-3150-K
entrance,where the driveway provides access to the office.There is mature
landscaping located near the driveway off of the service road,on the south
perimeter.The applicant has stated the stacks of metal studs being stored
outside will not exceed the height of the screening fences.All site lighting will be
directed downward and into the site.
To staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues.The site has a history of
uses with outdoor display and storage.The limited outdoor storage proposed
under this application is less than of the previous businesses.The 1987 bill of
assurance does not address use issues.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP,subject to compliance with
the comments and conditions:
1.Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in Sections 4 and 6 of
the agenda staff report.
2.The approval of the CUP to allow building material sales with limited outdoor
storage is limited to this business and the specific outdoor storage described
in this application.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(APRIL 9,2015)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation"
above.There was no further discussion.The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes,0 noes and
0 absent.
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April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:Z-5027-C
NAME:Edwards U-Haul Truck and Trailer Rental—
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:1100 East Roosevelt Road
OWNER/APPLICANT:East Roosevelt Shopping Center,LLC/Mary Edwards
PROPOSAL:A conditional use permit is requested to allow a
U-Haul Truck and Trailer rental business on a portion
of this C-3 zoned,3.971 acre shopping center site.
1.SITE LOCAT ION:
The property is located at the northwest corner of East Roosevelt Road
and Confederate Blvd.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The applicant proposes to park no more than 18 U-Haul Trucks and Trailers
for rent on a portion of the shopping center's parking loi.The parking will
occur on an "out-of-the-way"portion of the lot.Large cemeteries are
located to the north and east.The LRSD's Horace Mann School campus
is adjacent to the west.The properties to the south are zoned Industrial
and include a variety of non-residential and non-conforming residential
uses.The proposed parking of rental vehicles,with no maintenance or
servicing of the vehicles,should be compatible with the neighborhood.
Notice of the public hearing was sent to all owners of properties located
within 200 feet of the site.There is no City registered neighborhood
association in the area.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The site contains a 1701 space,asphalt paved parking lot with access
off of Roosevelt Road and Confederate Blvd.The property contains a
33,460 sq.ft.Kroger Store,a second retail building of 10,600 sq.ft.and a
third retail building of 1,250 sq.ft.The U-Haul office occupies 2,000 sq.ft.
of the second building.The total retail space of 45,310 sq.ft.requires
151 parking spaces at 1 space per 300 sq.ft.The applicant proposes to
use no more than 18 spaces off to the side of the lot for parking of the
trucks and trailers.
April 9,2015
ITEM NO.:4 Cont.FILE NO.:Z-5027-C
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments on this use issue.
5.PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6.UTILITY FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS:
Little Rock Wastewater:No objection.
Entergy:No objection.
Centerpoint Energy:No comments received.
AT8T:No comments received.
Central Arkansas Water:No objection.
Fire Department:
Maintain fire apparatus access roads as per Appendix D of the 2012
Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol.
Building Codes:No comments.
County Planning:No comments.
CATA:The site is located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(MARCH 18,2015)
The applicant,Mary Edwards,was present.Staff presented the item and noted
there were no outstanding issues.In response to a question,Ms.Edwards
stated signage would consist of a wall sign and a banner on the office space
facade.She was advised to obtain proper sign permits.
Staff stated no servicing,maintenance or washing of the trucks and trailers would
be permitted at this site.
Outside agency comments were noted.The Committee determined there were
no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission.
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ITEM NO.:4 Cont.FILE NO.:Z-5027-C
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow the
operation of a U-Haul truck and trailer rental business on a portion of the C-3
zoned shopping center property at 1100 East Roosevelt Road.The site contains
a 33,460 sq.ft.Kroger Store,a second retail building of 10,600 sq.ft.and a third
building of 1,250 sq.ft.The U-Haul office occupies 2,000 sq.ft.of the second
building.The site contains a 170'pace,asphalt paved parking lot.The
applicant proposes to use no more than 18 spaces for parking the trucks and
trailers.No servicing of the vehicles will take place at this location.
Business hours are proposed as 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,seven days a week.
Signage will consist of a wall sign on the office space.
To staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues.The area where the
vehicles will be parked is off to the side of the parking lot,the main body of the
parking lot in front of the buildings will not be affected.There is no bill of
assurance for this acreage tract.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested CUP,subject to compliance with
the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the comments and conditions outlined in section 6 of the
agenda staff report.
2.There is to be no servicing or maintenance of the trucks and trailers at this
site.
3.There is to be no washing of the trucks and trailers at this site.
4.All signage,including special event signage,must comply with City Code and
required permits must be obtained.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(APRIL 9,2015)
The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation"
above.There was no further discussion.The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 11 ayes,0 noes and
0 absent.
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PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE RECORD
DATE ,' ) l c�
MEMBER Z 3
BELT, JENNIFER MARTINEZ
BERRY, CRAIG
BROCK, TOM
BUBBUS, ALAN
BYNUM, BUELAH
COX, KEITH
DILLON, JANET
FINNEY, REBECCA
HAMILTON, SCOTT
LATTU R E, PAUL
MAY, BILL B.
MEMBER
BELT, JENNIFER MARTINEZ
BERRY, CRAIG
BROCK, TOM
BUBBUS, ALAN
BYNUM, BUELAH
COX, KEITH
DILLON, JANET
FINNEY, REBECCA
HAMILTON, SCOTT
LATTURE, PAUL
MAY, BILL B.
Meeting Adjourned , � P.M.
�% AYE • NAYE � ABSENT ABSTAIN �RECUSE
April 9,2015
There being no further business before the Commission,the meeting
was adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
Da
Se reta Chairman
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