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pc_10 04 2001subLITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION HEARING SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD OCTOBER 4,2001 4:00 P.M. I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum A Quorum was present being nine in number. II.Approval of the Minutes of the August 23,2001 meeting. The minutes were approved as mailed. III.Members Present:Richard Downing Fred Allen,Jr. Pam Adcock Craig Berry Judith Faust Bob Lowry Norm Floyd Rohn MuseBillRector Members Absent:Mizan Rahman Obray Nunnley,Jr. City Attorney:Stephen Giles I 1 LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION AGENDA OCTOBER 4,2001 I .DEFERRED ITEMS: A.Western Edge Addition —Preliminary Plat (S-1318) South side of Teton Drive and west end of Misty Creek Drive,west of Gamble Road B.Taco Bell —Revised PCD (Z-4654-B) 4424 West Markham Street. C.The Ranch (Lot B-5)—Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-7023) North side of Cantrell Road,approximately 600 feeteastofRanchBlvd. D.Chenal Valley (Tract 6A)—Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-7024) Northwest corner of Rahling Road and Chenal Valley Dr. E.Colonel Glenn Commercial Subdivision —Revised Preliminary Plat (S-1240-C) Southwest corner of I-430 and Colonel Glenn Road F.Republic Industries —Revised PCD (Z-4484-B) 9812 I-30 II.PRELMINARY PLATS: 1.Birdies Haven Addition —Preliminary Plat (S-1322) South side of Mann Road,approximately 400 feet eastofLeahLane III.PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENTS: 2.LU01-08-02 —A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Central City Planning District from Single Family to Commercial. 2400 Block of Wolfe Street 2.1.Rodgers —Short-Form PCD (Z-4985-E) 2408 Wolfe Street/2407 Battery Street I Agenda,Page Two III.PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENTS:(Cont.) 3.The Village at Rahling Road (Lot 10)—Revised PCD (Z-6323-C) Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway and Rahling Road (Rahling Circle) 4.McKinstry-Threet —Short-Form PCD (Z-6881-A) Northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Black Street 5.Enterprise-Broadway —Short-Form PD-C (Z-7090) Southeast corner of West 3'treet and Broadway 6.Presbyterian Village —Long-Form PRD (Z-7091) 510 Brookside Drive 7.LU01-16-02 —A Land Use Plan Amendment in the Otter Creek Planning District from Mixed Office Commercial to Industrial 12,700 Block of Alexander Road 7.1.Wilbert Vault of Little Rock —Short-Form PD-I (Z-7092) 12705 Alexander Road IV.SITE PLAN REVIEWS: 8.Harvest Foods —Revised Subdivision Site Plan Review (S-1237-A) 6800 Asher Avenue V.OTHER MATTERS: 9.Harris —Revised Conditional Use Permit (Z-5557-A) 2923 West 65 Street 10.Alley Right-of-Way Abandonment —Block 5, Plateau Addition (G-23-309) Between Plateau Avenue and West 4 Street BA R R E T T ll RO A D C K' u b l i c He a r i n g AR K A N S A S It e m s CK V ++ & . a D "" 11 6 8 I 43 0 ' f$ I k I LE E Rl i' m FY Y G PR I D E VA L L E Y MA R K H A M MA R K M ~B R 5 aT Y uM R S 1- 6 KA N I S 1- 6 3 0 41 « Vl C 4 NI S 12 TH 12 T H 9 Z E. 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A.PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide this undeveloped,3.16+acre parcel into 7,single-family residential lots and onetractofopenspace/drainage easement.Access to Lot 1willbefromMistyCreekDrive.The applicant will make improvements to this "stubbed-out"street to provide adequate turnaround space.The remaining lots will beaccessedbywayofanewcul-de-sac off of Teton Drive. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped.Single family homesarelocatednorthandeastofthesite.The properties tothesouthandwestarezonedforsinglefamilybutarecurrentlyundeveloped.The property to the south was October 4,.001 1 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1318 previously to be developed as part of Brodie Creek.That PRD was revoked,the property zoned R-2 and the Commission recently approved a preliminary plat for single family homes on that site. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Adjacent property owners and the Gibralter Heights/Point West/Timber Ridge Neighborhood Association were notified of the issue.As of this writing,staff has received no comments. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Provide design of street conforming to "MPS"(Master Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 2.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.3.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to occupancy. 4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required. 6.Complete existing Misty Creek Drive with full cul-de- sac,per City standards. 7.Show floor elevations on all lots affected by drainage and floodplain. 8.See David Hathcock for street name approval.9.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required perSec.29-186(e). 10.A Grading Permit will be required per Sec.29-186(c) and (d). 11.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area will be required per Sec.8-283. 12.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area will be required per Sec.8-283. 13.Contact the ADPC&E for approval prior to start of work. 2 October 4,301 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1318 E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Existing sewer outfall on site.Verify location of easement on Lot 3.Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for details. Entergy:No Comments. ARKLA:No Comments. Southwestern Bell:No Comments. Water:A water main extension will be required. Fire Department:Place fire hydrants per code. Count Plannin :No Comments. CATA:Project site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division:No Issues. Landsca e Issues:No Issues. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(SEPTEMBER 13,2001) Pat McGetrick was present representing the issue.Staff noted several minor points that needed to be clarified on the plat.It was noted that a variance for lot width to depth ratio would be needed for Lots 3 and 4.The issue of completing the cul-de-sac for Misty Creek Drive was discussed.Mr.McGetrick acknowledged that the two lots might need to be combined into one,once the right-of-wayisdedicatedfortheturnaround.In response to a question from staff,Mr.McGetrick stated he would provide additional information on the drainage issues specificallyrelatedtoLot9todetermineifitwas,in fact,a buildable lot.The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. 3 October 4,.301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1318 H.ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawingtostaffonSeptember19,2001.The revised plan shows the completion of a cul-de-sac at the end of Misty Creek Drive. As was expected,what were lots 1 and 2 have now been combined into one lot to compensate for the additional right-of-way for the cul-de-sac.Lot lines have been moved slightly to eliminate a need for a lot width-to-depth ratio variance.The applicant determined what was lot 9 was unbuildable and that area is now shown as Tract A/Open Space.All lots will be final platted at one time.A drainage easement through that tract will be dedicated totheCity.Ownership and maintenance of this tract must beclearlyoutlinedintheBillofAssurance.To staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues.The proposed preliminary plat conforms to Subdivision Ordinance Standards.Development of this site as a small,single- family residential subdivision is compatible with development in the area. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subjecttocompliancewiththefollowingconditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements outlined in paragraphs D and E of this report. 2.Ownership and maintenance of Tract A must be clearlyoutlinedintheBillofAssurance.3.Corrected plat drawing must be submitted to staff with properly placed PAGIS Monuments shown and the drainage easement indicated in Tract A. STAFF NOTE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on August 6,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.The applicant informed the Subdivision Committee on August 2,2001 that substantial changes were going to be made totheproposedplat.The Committee suggested that the applicationbedeferred.Staff supports the deferral as requested. 4 October 4,001 I I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1318 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(AUGUST 23,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronAugust6,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the October 4,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed byavoteof10ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) Pat,McGetrick was present representing the application.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation"above.There was no additional discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 5 October 4,001 ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-4654-B NAME:Taco Bell —Revised PCD LOCATION:4424 West Markham Street DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: K-Mac Enterprises,Inc.The Mehlburger Firm 1820 S.Zero 201 S.Izard StreetFt.Smith,AR 72901 Little Rock,AR 72201 AREA:0.53 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:PCD ALLOWED USES:Restaurant PROPOSED USE:Restaurant VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: On September 3,1986,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.15,162 rezoning this property from R-4/R-5 to PCD,allowing the construction of a Taco Bell restaurant.The previously approved site plan included a 2,020 square foot restaurant building with drive through window and parking area.The siteisaccessedbywayoftwo(2)drives;one (1)from West Markham Street and one (1)from Ash Street. The applicant filed a revised PCD application for a building addition late last year,however,it was withdrawn,without prejudice by the Planning Commission on December 7,2000. A.PROPOSAL/PROQUEST: The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved PCD site plan by constructing a 900 square foot addition to the rear (north side)of the existing Taco Bell restaurant October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-4654-B building.The applicant wishes to expand the existingbuildingtoincludeKentuckyFriedChickenaspartof theexistingrestaurantuse.The applicant notes that the number of seats in the restaurant will remain the same.Both the Taco Bell and Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurantswillsharethesameseatingarea.The hours of operationwillbeasfollows: 10:00 a.m.—1:00 a.m.,Sunday —Thursday10:00 a.m.—2:00 a.m.,Friday —Saturday Aside from the building addition,the applicant will revisethethree(3)parking spaces at the rear of the building.The drive locations,remainder of the parking and menuboardlocationwillremainunchanged.The applicant hasalsonotedthattherewillbemodificationtothebuildingfacadestoaccommodatetheadditionofKFC.The maximumbuildingheightwillbe23'-6".Copies of the proposedbuildingelevationsareattachedforPlanningCommissionreview. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site contains the existing Taco Bell restaurantbuilding,parking and landscaped areas.There are two (2)access points to the property,one from West Markham StreetandonefromAshStreet.The UAMS campus is located to thesouthacrossWestMarkhamStreet,with single-familyresidencestothenorthacross"A"Street.There is anapartmentcompleximmediatelyeastofthesite,with amixtureofofficeandcommercialusesfurthereastalongthenorthsideofWestMarkhamStreet.There is also amixtureofofficeandcommercialusestothewestacross Ash Street,along the north side of West Markham Street. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: The Hillcrest and Capitol View Stifft Station NeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedofthepublichearing.As ofthiswriting,staff has received two (2)informational phone calls in reference to this application. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.This property must comply with new land alteration ordinance,buffers,and tree removal. 2.Property frontage on Ash Street and on "A"Street needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-4654-B 3.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk thatisdamagedinthepublicright-of-way prior to occupancy. 4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submittedforapprovalpriortostartofwork. E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer main crossing property in vicinity of building addition.No construction allowed over existing main unless main is relocated by Developer.Verifylocationofmaininrelationtobuildingaddition.ContactLittleRockWastewaterUtilityfordetails. Entergy:No Comment received. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:SWBT has buried cable on the east sideofAshStreet.Please locate and mark all utilities before construction.Contact utility for details. Water:Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger or additional meters are required. Fire Department:Place fire hydrants per City code.Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details. Count Plannin :No Comment. CATA:Project site is located on bus route 45 and has noeffectonbusradius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Heights Hillcrest PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Office for this property.The applicant has applied for a revision of the PCD for the addition of another food line to be served in the existing restaurant.The property is currently zoned PCD.A land use plan amendment is not required. 3 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:2-4654-B Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant'property lies in the area covered by the Hillcrest Neighborhood Action Plan.The plan contains a goal of advancing the possibilities of the Hillcrest community,and preventing the deterioration of midtownLittleRock.The plan also contained a Land Use Objectiveofcontrollingtheedgeerosionoftheneighborhoodcaused by incompatible uses. Landsca e Issues: A landscaping upgrade toward compliance with the Landscape Ordinance will be required equal to the expansion proposed. Also,quite a few of the trees and shrubs,especially along the northern perimeter,have died and are required to be replaced and maintained. Buildin Codes: Provide new kitchen plans to City for review and approval. Obtain Health Department,approval.Obtain letter fromLittleRockWasteWaterUtilitythatexistinggreasetrapisadequateorhavenewonesizedandapprovedbyLRWW. Waste Water's contact is Roy Cannon at 688-1429.Submit plans to Mark Whitaker at 371-4839. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(AUGUST 2~2001) Frank Riggins was present,representing the application.Staff described the Revised PCD to the Committee.Staff noted that a few additional items needed to be shown on thesiteplan.Mr.Riggins noted that he had scheduled a meeting with the Hillcrest and Capitol View Stifft Station Neighborhood Associations. The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. Mr.Riggins noted that a sidewalk would be constructed along Ash Street. Staff pointed out the Little Rock Wastewater comment to Mr. Riggins.He noted that he would work with wastewater and relocate the sewer main if necessary. 4 October 4,.J01 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-4654-B Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,reviewed the landscape requirements with the applicant and Committee.He notedthatanupgradeinlandscapingwouldberequiredandthat landscape plantings would be required within the north buffer area. After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the application to the full Commission for resolution. H.ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on August 6,2001.The additional information requested bystaffattheSubdivisionCommitteemeetinghasbeen provided. The revised plan notes that the two (2)existing tree stumps within the north landscape area will be removed, with additional landscaping to be planted in this area. The applicant will need to meet with Bob Brown,of Planning and Development,to determine the quantity and variety of plantings for this area. The revised site plan also shows the approximate locationofthesewermainwhichcrossesthisproperty.The main isinverycloseproximitytotheproposedbuildingaddition. The applicant has noted that he will work with Little Rock Mastewater to determine the exact location of the sewer main and relocation of the main if necessary. There is an existing ground-mounted sign at the southwest corner of the property.The applicant has noted that a new sign will be placed at this location (replacing the existing sign),and have approximately the same height as the existing sign.The new sign will be approximately 51 square feet in area. The proposed revised site plan for this property shows atotalof22parkingspaces.The ordinance would typically require a minimum of 29 parking spaces for a restaurant development of this size.Staff feels that the number of parking spaces will be sufficient to serve the proposed restaurant use,based on the fact that the seating capacityfortherestaurantwillnotincrease. 5 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-4654-B Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated with the Revised PCD.Staff feels that the proposed restaurant addition will have no adverse impact on the general area. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the Revised PCD subject to the following conditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraph D.,E.and F.of this report. 2.A landscape upgrade will be required with increased landscape plantings within the north landscape buffer area. 3.Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away from adjacent property. 4.The dumpster area must be screened on three (3)sides with an eight (8)foot high opaque fence or wall. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(AUGUST 23,2001) Frank Riggins was present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the Revised PCD application with a recommendation of approval as noted in paragraph I.of the agenda report. Frank Riggins addressed the Commission in support of the application.He briefly described the Revised PCD. Commissioner Nunnley asked if the existing hours of operation would be changed.He asked if the restaurant building would continue to be closed before the drive-thru.Mr.Riggins stated that as far as he knew,the hours would not change. Commissioner Berry asked Mr.Riggins if he had met with the neighborhood association.Mr.Riggins stated that he had.He stated that Hillcrest did not render an opinion as an association.He noted that Capitol View Stifft Station had no problem with the application. Commissioner Lowry also commented on hours of operation and asked about adding a condition concerning the hours of operation.Stephen Giles,City Attorney,commented that hours of operation were typically not made a condition of a Planned Development.He noted that the City's Zoning Ordinance did not 6 October 4,i)01 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-4654-B address hours of operation.He noted that the Commission should not oppose an application based on the hours of operation. Commissioner Nunnley expressed concern with customers going into the restaurant late at night.Mr.Riggins stated that he would agree to a condition that the hours (restaurant hours and drive- thru hours)remain the same and not be extended.The hours of operation issue was briefly discussed.Commissioner Nunnley noted that closing the restaurant building and leaving the drive-thru open longer has worked well at other restaurant locations. John Theus addressed the Commission in opposition to the proposed building addition.He noted that he was speaking on behalf of the neighbors in the immediate area.He noted concern with traffic and traffic speeds in the general area of the restaurant.He also expressed concerns with noise (vehicles in the drive-thru lane,loitering and drive-thru speaker).He also expressed concern with trash on the streets adjacent to the restaurant.He also noted concern with over-building the site, Lighting was also noted as a concern.He noted that the neighbors in the area would like to see the following: 1.Speed bumps on Ash Street 2.A privacy fence along the Ash Street and "A"Street propertylines. 3.The applicant address the issues of lighting and noise.4.The applicant address the issue of trash and upkeep of the dumpster area. Sara Boone also expressed concern with the amount of traffic,traffic speeds and noise,and explained. Commissioner Adcock asked Mr.Riggins about the neighbor's concerns.Mr.Riggins noted that the restaurant owners needed to be made aware of the concerns and given an opportunity to respond.Commissioner Adcock noted that she wished to have answers to the neighbor's concerns.Vice-Chairman Rector asked about a deferral.Mr.Riggins noted that a deferral would be acceptable. Commissioner Floyd asked about screening.The issue was briefly discussed.Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development, noted that to staff's knowledge the property conformed to the approved PCD. 7 October 4,J01 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:2-4654-B Commissioner Nunnley stated that the restaurant's extended hoursdrewundesirableelementstothearea. Bob Turner,Director of Public Works,explained the trafficissuesassociatedwiththesite.He also discussed thepossibilityofinstallingspeedpumpsonAshStreet.Mr.Turnerexpressedconcernsthatacul-de-sac on Ash Street would hampertrafficinthegeneralarea.Commissioner Floyd asked aboutmakingmakingAshStreetone-way,southbound.Mr.Turner notedthatPublicWorkscouldlookatthepossibility,but that itcouldcausecirculationproblems.Vice-Chairman Rector notedthattheBackYardBurgersrestauranthadaccessonlyfromAshStreet. Mr.Theus asked about stop signs in the immediate area to helpcalmtraffic. Commissioner Berry made general comments about fast foodrestaurants. Commissioner Nunnley made additional comments relating to therestaurant's hours of operation. There was a motion to defer the application to the October 4,2001 agenda. Commissioner Faust made comments regarding the operation of TacoBellandtherestaurantbeingagoodneighborhood. Vice-Chairman Rector called for a vote on the motion to defer.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. Mr.Theus made additional comments regarding the Taco Bell use. STAFF UPDATE: Bob Brown,Plans Development Administrator,conducted a reviewofthesite's landscape/site plan.A copy of his report isattached. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) Frank Riggins,of the Mehlburger Firm,and Garold Loney,ofK-Mac Enterprises,were present representing the application. 8 October 4,i01 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:Z-4654-B There was one neighborhood resident present.Staff presented the item and noted the addition of the August 29,2001 memorandum from Plans Development Administrator Bob Brown and the September 11,2001 letter from Frank Riggins to John Theus. Staff amended their previous recommendation of approval to add to the conditions compliance with the recommendations and statements in both Mr.Brown's memo and Mr.Riggins'etter. Frank Riggins addressed the Commission and outlined the points in his letter. John Theus,of 205 N.Ash Street,addressed the Commission.He stated the neighborhood basically agreed with the points in Mr.Riggins'etter and saw the issue as a "win-win"situation.He specifically addressed three points.He asked that security be kept longer than 30 days or that the neighbors at least be involved before a decision is made to cease security.He stated the residents would continue to work with Public Works to address traffic problems on Ash Street.He stated they found the plan acceptable,if all required landscaping and screeningisinstalled.Mr.Theus stated the neighbors wanted contact with the property owner,not a holding company or an out-of-town property manager. In response to a question from Commissioner Lowry,Mr.Loney restated the hours of operation as previously noted. In response to a question from Commissioner Muse,Assistant Public Works Director Steve Beck stated his department had studied the various traffic control measures discussed at thelastmeetingandhadfoundnoneofthemtobefeasible.He stated he would meet with Mr.Theus to further discuss the issue. A motion was made to approve the revised PCD,subject to compliance with all conditions recommended by staff.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 9 City ox Little Rock Department of Planning and Development Planning 723 West Markham Street Zoning andLittleRock,Arkansas 72201-1334 Phone:(501)371-4790 Fax:(501)399-3435 or 371-6863 Subdivision MEMORANDUM TO:JIM LAWSON,DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FROM:@BOBBROWN,PLANS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT:LANDSCAPE/BUFFER STATUS REVIEW OF THE TACO BELL SITE, 4424 WEST MARKHAM STREET DATE:AUGUST 29,2001 A review of the original landscape/site plan shows approximately one-fourth of the original landscaping is gone.Those plants missing are: ~17 vines along the eastern perimeter ~27 shrubs and 3 trees within the northern street buffer ~and 1 interior tree about 55 feet north of the existing building. All of the missing landscaping must be re-installed.Additionally,a small unscreened second dumpster has been added east of the original dumpster and should be removed. In addition to the re-installation of the missing landscaping,a landscaping upgrade toward compliance with the Landscape Ordinance will be required equal to the building expansion (43'/o)proposed.It is recommended that this include: (1)Installing a six-foot high opaque good neighbor wood fence within the northern street buffer. (2)Installing nine 30-inch high shrubs to be planted along each side of the northern fence. (3)Installing three 3-inch caliper trees to be planted within the northern street buffer. (4)Providing an 8-foot high opaque wooden enclosure along the north,east and west sides of the dumpster. (5)Installing a 3-inch caliper tree within the interior island north of the proposed building expansion. (6)Installing a 2-inch caliper tree within the perimeter landscape strip along Ash Street. (7)Providing a water source within 75-feet of all landscaped areas. BB:aa cc:Dana Carney SEP-24-2001 MON 09'29 AM P.02 I Fl(; Mehlbu ryderFirm Enginr.,ere o Laridecape An:,hitects i i bunveyor'." September 11,2001 Mr.John Theus 205 Ash Street Little Rock,AR 72205 Re:Taco Bell-Revised FCD (Z-4654-B) Dear Jalm, l have recently submitted your concerns regarding the addition tc the Taco Bell at 4424 West Markham that you expressed at the planning Commission oti August 24.1 have listed the concerns below and the Owner's response. 1.Security The Owner has agreed to post a security guard at the site during the late evening hours for a 30 day trial period.After this initial period,security will be enforced on an as needed basis,The Owner has expressed his surprise at this concern in that he has never been notified of any continual problem at this location,but is willing to implement these measures in order ta address the concerns of the neighbors, 2.Animal Cantral Modificatians will be made to the dumpster enclasure in an attempt to control the problem,If the problem persists,humane traps will be set around the dumpster,An extra effort will be made to keep the site free of trash and debris. 3.Naise A sound baffle will be constructed in the area of the speakers at the drive through in an attempt to mitigate the effect of the speakers associated with this facility,Alsa,the valume will be adjusted 1f possible. 4,Traffic an Ash Street The Department of Fublic %'orks is investigating various means by which to control the speed.of traffic on Ash Street, 5.Fencing A 6'ood privacy fence will be constructed along the A Street,property line. 6.I ighting The lighting will be reviewed in an effort to make sure there is no excess light pollution spilling from the site into the surrounding area,Metal deflectors will be installed if required. ~1 sw rx n aOaa n Y .',l...A.-..I.AD "77'7A'2 Zk'Zl rl RAl I'X7C.~w'4'i1 cl I'xv 47K 74K.t I SEP-24-2001 MON 09'30 AM P.03 The Owner's of this facility want to assure you and those living around this store that every effortwillbemadetoinsurethatthislocationissafeandsecureandwillmakeeveryeQorttocontinuetobeagoodcorporatecitizenandneighbor. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Frank R.Riggins ASl.A Vice President October 4,301 ITEM NO.:C FILE NO.:Z-7023 NAME:The Ranch (Lot B-5)—Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION:North side of Cantrell Road,approximately 600 feet east of Ranch Boulevard DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Ranch Properties,Inc.White-Daters and Associates 900 S.Shackleford Rd.,24 Rahling Circle Suite 300 Little Rock,AR 72223LittleRock,AR 72211 AREA:9.51 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:C-2 ALLOWED USES:Commercial PROPOSED USE:Office STAFF NOTE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 16,2001 requesting that this application be deferred to the July 12, 2001 Planning Commission agenda.Staff supports the deferral as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(MAY 31,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronMay16,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the July 12,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 12,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes,0 nays,3 absent and 1 open position. October 4,J01 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7023 STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on June 25,2001 requesting that the application be deferred to the August 23,2001 agenda.Staff supports the deferral as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 12,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronJune25,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the August 23,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 23,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on August 8,2001 requesting that this application be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.This is the applicant's third request for deferral and will require a waiver of the Planning Commission bylaws.The applicant will be required to re-notify the surrounding property owners.Staff supports the deferral as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(AUGUST 23,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a letter on August 8,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. With a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent,the Commission voted to waive the bylaws and accept the applicant's third request for a deferral.Staff noted that the applicant would be required to re-notify the surrounding property owners. 2 October 4,301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7023 The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the October 4,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 'nays and 1 absent. STAFF UPDATE: On September 18,2001,the applicant submitted a letter requesting that the item be withdrawn. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had requested withdrawal of the item.There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for withdrawal.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 3 October 4,c,'001 ITEM NO.:D FILE NO.:Z-7024 NAME:Chenal Valley (Tract 6A)—Zoning Site Plan Review LOCATION:Northwest corner of Rahling Road and Chenal Valley Drive DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Deltic Timber Corporation.White-Daters and Associates ¹7 Chenal Club Circle 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock,AR 72223 Little Rock,AR 72223 AREA:9.82 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:0-2 ALLOWED USES:Office PROPOSED USE:Office BACKGROUND: Tract 6A of the Chenal Valley Subdivision is zoned 0-2,which is a site plan review zoning.Any proposed development of this property requires a site plan review by the Planning Commission. A.PROPOSAL/PROQUEST: The applicant proposes to construct a two-story,100,000 square foot office building on this 0-2 zoned,9.82+acretract.The associated 633 space parking lot will beaccessedviatwodrivewaysfromRahlingRoad.One ground- mounted sign (6 feet in height,60 square feet in area)will be located on the site.Building setbacks, landscaping and parking exceed ordinance minimums.The applicant states the requested number of parking spaces is needed due to the number of employees on the site.The code requires 205 spaces for this size office building. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is currently undeveloped and wooded.There is undeveloped 0-2 zoned property immediately east of thissite,with undeveloped C-3 zoned property to the west. October 4,='001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7024 There is also undeveloped 0-2 property to the south across Rahling Road,with the Village at Rahling Road commercial development to the southwest.There is an apartment complex immediately north of this site along Chenal ValleyOffice. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing,staff has received no comment from surrounding property owners.There was no established nearby neighborhood association to notify of the publichearing.All owners of property within 200 feet of thesitehavebeennotifiedtwiceoftherequest. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.3.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031. 4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.6.Grading permit will be required on this development by Ordinance 18,361. 7.Provide detailed drainage plan at the time of building permit. 8.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 9.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required. E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Entergy:Ten (10)foot utility easements are requested along the north,east and west property lines. Contact utility for details. ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment received. 2 October 4,='001 C SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7024 Water:An acreage charge in the amount of $300 per acre applies to this property in addition to normal charges. On-site fire protection may be required. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Project site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division:No Comment. Landsca e Issues: In order to receive credit for required interior landscaping,interior landscape islands must be at least 300 square feet in area and at least 7 4 feet in width. Many of the proposed interior landscaping areas do notsatisfythisrequirement. A 6-foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with itsfacesidedirectedoutwardordenseevergreenplantings,is required along the northern perimeter of the site. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. Prior to a building permit being obtained,it will be necessary for the landscape plan to be stamped by the sealofaRegisteredLandscapeArchitect. Since this is a tree-covered site,the City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many trees on thistree-covered site as feasible,extra credit towardfulfillingLandscapeOrdinancerequirementscanbe given when preserving trees of 6-inch caliper or larger. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(MAY 10,2001) The applicant was present.Staff noted the Landscape andPublicWorksComments.It was noted that a variance would 3 October 4,-'001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7024 be needed for driveway spacing.Public Works staff stated they would support a variance.Planning Staff requested additional information on signage,building height, dumpster location and screening.The applicant was advised to submit a revised site plan and responses to staff issues no later than Wednesday,May 16,2001. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. H.ANALYSIS: After having requested deferral of the item several times, the applicant has decided to go forward with the application.A revised site plan was submitted to staff on September 19,2001.The revised plan addresses staff concerns and questions.Signage,building height,dumpster and screening details were provided as outlined in the preceding paragraphs.To staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues.The plan conforms to ordinance standards for the 0-2 district.Staff is supporting the one requested variance;that being to allow driveway spacing as indicated.This proposed,two-story office building should be compatible with development in the area. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the site plan subject to compliance with the requirements outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. Staff recommends approval of the requested driveway spacing variance. STAFF NOTE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 16,2001 requesting that this application be deferred to the July 12, 2001 Planning Commission agenda.Staff supports the deferral as requested. 4 October 4,='001 r SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7024 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(MAY 31,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronMay16,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the July 12,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent.Agenda for deferral to the July 12,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes,0 nays,3 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on June 25,2001 requesting that the application be deferred to the August 23,2001 agenda.Staff supports the deferral as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 12,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronJune25,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the August 23,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 23,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed byavoteof8ayes,0 nays and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on August 8,2001 requesting that this application be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.This is the applicant'third requestfordeferralandwillrequireawaiverofthePlanning Commission bylaws.The applicant will be required to re-notify the surrounding property owners.Staff supports the deferral as requested. 5 October 4,~'001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:D (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7024 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(AUGUST 23,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronAugust8,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. With a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent,the Commission voted to waive the bylaws and accept the applicant's third request for a deferral.Staff noted that the applicant would be required to re-notify the surrounding property owners. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the October 4,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation"above.Staff also recommended approval of the driveway spacing variance.There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 1 6 October 4,i001 ITEM NO.:E FILE NO.:S-1240-C NAME:Colonel Glenn Commercial Subdivision —Revised Preliminary Plat LOCATION:Southwest corner of Interstate 430 and Colonel Glenn Road DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Vogel Enterprises Whi te-Da ters and As sociates 11219 Financial Centre Parkway 24 Rahling CircleLittleRock,AR 72211 Little Rock,AR 72223 AREA:109.55 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:28 FT.NEW STREET:4,650 linear feet ZONING:0-2/0-3/C-3/C-4 PLANNING DISTRICT:12 CENSUS TRACT:24.05 STAFF NOTE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 16,2001requestingthatthisapplicationbedeferredtotheJuly 12,2001 Planning Commission agenda.Staff supports the deferralasrequested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(MAY 31,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronMay16,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the July 12,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request. October 4,=001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:E FILE NO.:S-1240-C The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 12,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes,0 nays,3 absent and 1 open position. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on June 25,2001 requesting that the application be deferred to the August 23,2001 agenda.Staff supports the deferral as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 12,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronJune25,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the August 23,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 23,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on August 8,2001 requesting that this application be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.This is the applicant's third requestfordeferralandwillrequireawaiverofthePlanning Commission bylaws.The applicant will be required to re-notify the surrounding property owners.Staff supports the deferral as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(AUGUST 23,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronAugust8,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the October 4,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. 2 October 4,=001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:E FILE NO.:S-1240-C With a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent,the Commission voted to waive the bylaws and accept the applicant's third request for a deferral.Staff noted that the applicant would be required to re-notify the surrounding property owners. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the October 4,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed byavoteof10ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. STAFF UPDATE: The issue was substantially modified by the applicant.The endresultwasthecombiningofpreviouslyplattedlotsintoonelot.It was determined that the matter could be addressed atstafflevel.The applicant submitted a letter on September 18,2001 requesting that the item be withdrawn. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff informed the Commission that the item had been modified sothatitcouldbehandledatstafflevel.Consequently,the applicant had requested withdrawal of the item.There was nofurtherdiscussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for withdrawal.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 3 October 4,z001 f ITEM NO.F FILE NO.:Z-4484-B NAME:Republic Industries —Revised PCD LOCATION:9812 Interstate 30 DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Republic Industries,Inc.None 9812 I-30 Little Rock,AR 72209 AREA:Approximately 0.75 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:PCD ALLOWED USES:Office/Showroom with warehouse PROPOSED USE:Office/Showroom with warehouse VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: On October 1,1985 the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.14,960 rezoning the property at 9812 I-30 from R-2 to PCD forC-3 and I-2 permitted uses.The approved site plan included thebuildingasitcurrentlyexists(recent building addition)and apavedparkingareabetweenthebuildingandtheI-30 frontageroad.Two (2)access points were approved from the frontageroad. To date,the paved parking area as shown on the approved site plan has not been constructed and the two (2)drives from thefrontageroadhavenotbeenestablished.Vehicles can currentlyaccessthesiteanywherealongtheexistinggravelvehicularusearea.The approved site plan also showed a small interior October 4,~001 f SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:F (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4484-B landscape island within the parking area.Based on the factthatthebuildingadditionwasconstructedandthepavedparking and landscaping was not provided,the property is currently under enforcement. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant requests to revise the previously approved PCD site plan only with respect to the vehicular use area between the existing building and the I-30 frontage road. The applicant notes that it is their intention to pave thevehicularusearea.However,the applicant wishes not tostripetheparkingarea,install the small landscape islandorestablishinteriorcurbingwithinthevehicularusearea.The applicant notes that if interior landscaping and curbing is constructed,it will inhibit semi truck maneuvering within the site. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: There is an existing commercial building on the property,with a gravel vehicular use area between the building andInterstate30.There is a mixture of commercial andindustrialusestotheeastandwestalongI-30 and to thesouthacrossI-30.There is a warehouse (Hank's Furniture) on the property immediately to the north,with R-2 zoned property further north. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: As of this writing,staff has received no comment from theneighborhood.The Town and Country and SWLR UP Neighborhood Associations were notified of the publichearing. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.2.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 3.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required.4.Driveway shall be one-way in and out only. E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Entergy:No Comment. 2 October 4,~001 f SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:F (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-4484-B ARKLA:No Comment received. Southwestern Bell:No Comment. Water:A development fee based on the size of connection will apply in addition to normal charges.On-site fire protection may be required. Fire Department:No Comment. Count Plannin :No Comment received. CATA:Project site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Geyer Springs —West Planning District.The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Commercial and Industrial for this property.The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing Planned Commercial Development for modification of the vehicular use area.A land use plan amendment is not required. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: A Neighborhood Action Plan is under development for thisarea.The Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee has beennotifiedofthisaction. Landsca e Issues: A small amount of landscaping is required.Landscaped areas must be protected from vehicular traffic with curbing. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(MAY 10,2001) Jerry Larkowski and Jeff Butner were present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the revised PCD.Staff noted that a full-size revised site plan needed to be submitted showing the boundaries of the proposed paving. There was a brief discussion regarding the property and the existing conditions.Staff noted that the applicant would 3 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:F (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4484-B need to obtain a franchise-type approval from the State, based on the fact that a portion of the vehicular use areaisintheI-30 right-of-way.The Committee suggested deferring the application to allow the applicant time to meet with the State Highway Department and explore the franchise procedure. Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,noted that a small amount,of landscaping would be required.Staff suggested relocating the small landscape island as was shown on the previously approved site plan to another area of the site. After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the issue to the full Commission for resolution. H.ANALYSIS: As noted in paragraph G.,a portion of the vehicular use area between the existing building and the I-30 frontage road is located in the I-30 right-of-way.The applicant submitted a letter to staff on May 16,2001 requesting thatthisapplicationbedeferredtotheJuly12,2001 Planning Commission agenda.This will allow the applicant time to meet with the State Highway Department and discuss a franchise-type agreement for this vehicular use area. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the application be deferred to theJuly12,2001 Planning Commission agenda. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(MAY 31,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronMay16,2001 requesting that this item be deferred totheJuly12,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the July 12,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed byavoteof7ayes,0 nays,3 absent and 1 open position. 4 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:F (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4484-B STAFF UPDATE: The applicant submitted a letter to staff on June 21,2001 requesting that this application be deferred to the August 23, 2001 agenda.The applicant is continuing to work out details with the State Highway Department.Staff supports the deferral as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(JULY 12,2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronJune21,2001 requesting that this item be deferred to the August 23,2001 agenda.Staff supported the deferral as requested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 23,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent. STAFF UPDATE:(AUGUST 8,2001) The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on August 1,2001.The revised plan was reviewed by the Subdivision Committee on August 2,2001. The State Highway Department has refused to allow the applicant to construct any parking or landscaping within the I-30 right- of-way.Therefore,the applicant has shown all of the parking and landscaping within the property boundary. The revised site plan shows a total of 14 parking spaces.The ordinance would typically require 16 spaces.Staff supports the parking plan as proposed,as there is no space on the site to put any additional parking. The revised plan also shows two (2)one-way access points from the I-30 access road.There is a mountable paved island with curb and gutter between the two (2)drives. The applicant has also shown several areas proposed for additional landscape plantings,as noted on the attached site plan.Staff has reviewed the revised plan and notes that the 5 October 4,401 n SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:F (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4484-B landscaping proposed will satisfy ordinance requirements. Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated with the Revised PCD site plan.Staff feels that the applicant has done a good job in revising the site plan given the size constraints associated with this property.Based on the fact that the Revised PCD request was initiated by an enforcement action,staff feels that the paving (including curb and gutter) and striping of the parking area and installation of the new landscaping should be completed within 90 days of the Board ofDirectors'pproval of this application.Normally with a revised PZD the applicant has three (3)years to have the final plan approved and start construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the Revised PCD subject to the following conditions: 1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D,E and F of this report. 2.The construction of the paved parking area (including curb,gutter and striping)and the installation of the new landscaping must be completed within 90 days of the date the Board of Directors approves this application.3.The dumpster must be screened on three (3)sides with an eight (8)foot high opaque fence or wall. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(AUGUST 23 2001) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletterrequestingthatthisitembedeferredtotheOctober 4, 2001 agenda.The applicant failed to notify the property owners (within 200 feet)of the public hearing.Staff supported thedeferralasrequested. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the October 4,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. 6 October 4,901 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.;F (Cont.)FILE NO '-4484-B PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.AletterofsupporthadbeenreceivedfromJanetBerry,president of SWLR UP.Staff informed the Commission that the required notices had been sent as specified in the Commission's bylaws. Staff recommended approval of the item subject to compliance with the conditions 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.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2absent. 7 October 4,=001 1 I ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:S-1322 NAME:Birdies Haven —Preliminary Plat LOCATION:South side of Mann Road;approximately 400 feet east of Leah Lane DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Independent Investment Marlar Engineering Management Group 5318 J.F.K.Blvd. 6808 Baseline Road No.Little Rock,AR 72116LittleRock,AR 72209 AREA:1.84+acres NUMBER OF LOTS:7 FT.NEW STREET:315+ ZONING:R-2 PLANNING DISTRICT:15 CENSUS TRACT:41.05 VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. A.PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to subdivide a 1.84+acre tract into 7 single family residential lots,with an eighth tract to be set aside as a small park area.A single cul-de-sac is proposed to access the subdivision from Mann Road. STAFF REPORT: The applicant was not present at the September 13,2001 Subdivision Committee meeting.Staff informed the Committee October 4,=001 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1322 that there were many deficiencies in the proposed plat.The Committee determined the item should be deferred to the next regularly scheduled Subdivision agenda.Staff advised the applicant.of this action and provided him a copy of the staff comments that were presented at the Subdivision Committee meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was not present.There were no objectors present. A letter of opposition had been received from Janet Berry, President of SWLR UP.Staff informed the Commission that the item needed to be deferred due to the many deficiencies in the proposed plat.There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the November 15,2001 meeting by a vote of 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 2 October ~,2001 f ITEM NO.:2 FILE NO.:LU01-08-02 Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —Central City Planning District Location:2408 Wolfe St. RecCuest:Single Family to Commercial Source:Emma Rogers PROPOSAL /REQUEST: Land Use Plan amendment in the Central City PlanningDistrictfromSingleFamilytoCommercial.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 wishes to use the property for day care and selected 0-1 and C-2 uses. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is occupied by a vacant building and is currently zoned R-4 Two Family and R-5 Urban Residence andisapproximately.94+acres in size.All of the surrounding property is zoned R-4 Two Family.A church occupies the neighboring property to the south while the property to the west is the campus of the Mitchell Elementary School.The remainder of the surrounding property is developed with housing. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: On January 4,2000 a change was made from Single Family to Mixed Use at 2311 S.Spring Street about 1 mile East of the applicant's property. On June 15,1999 a change was made from Single Family and Mixed Use to Public Institutional on Wright Avenue and ParkStreetabouta4mileNorthwestofthepropertyin question. On June 1,1999 a change was made from Mining to Park/Open Space,Industrial,and Single Family at Arch Street and I- 30 about 1 mile Southeast of the area in question. October ,2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU01-08-02 The applicant's property is shown as Single Family on the Future Land Use Plan.The surrounding property is all shown as Single Family except for the property to the westthatisshownasPublicInstitutional. MASTER STREET PLAN: The Master Street Plan shows Roosevelt Road as a PrincipalArterial.24 Street,Battery Street,and Wolfe Street are shown as Standard Residential streets.There are no bikeways shown on the Master Street Plan that would beaffectedbythisamendment. PARKS: The 2001 Little Rock Park and Recreation Master Plan proposes an eight-block strategy of providing facilities within an eight block radius of all residential areas.The plan also states that playground facilities (such as the one at Mitchell Elementary)are included in the eight-block strategy. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in an area not covered by acityrecognizedneighborhoodactionplan. ANALYSIS: The applicant'property lies in the Central High School National Historic District.The historic district is intended to preserve the neighborhood surrounding thehistoricsite.Any future development in this area would need to fit the design guidelines of the historic district. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide standards to preserve the area's unique architectural heritage.The guidelines are not intended to hinder the continued maintenance or repair of a structure,but are used primarily for projects that involve a new addition to a house or for design projects that may be seen from thestreet.Overall,the intension of design guidelines is for the preservation of a structure'architecture;guidelines 2 October c,2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU01-08-02 are viewed as broadly as possible in order to enable the property owner to maintain the property and retain architectural elements. Mitchell Elementary School is located across Battery Street from this application and the Gospel Temple Baptist Church lying immediately to the south.The neighboring public institutional uses are of a scale that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.C-2 and 0-1 uses,as proposed,in the neighborhood would introduce the potential for a wide variety of uses near the elementary school. Some of the allowable uses such as daycare center,private schools,and kindergartens would be compatible with the school across the street and fit the character of the neighborhood.Other allowable uses such as eating establishments,beauty shops,and Laundromats would not be compatible with the school across the street and would notfittheresidentialcharacteroftheneighborhood. Commercial uses across from a school on a residential street may cause traffic conflicts from both the loading and unloading of school students and the commercial traffic throughout the day.In addition,the residential streets serving the property would need to support a greater volume of traffic than the streets are designed to accommodate. The applicant's property sits in the middle of the block midway between Roosevelt Road to the south and W.24 Street to the north.The applicant's property fronts on both Wolfe and Battery Streets.However,the frontage along Wolfe Street is wider than the frontage along Battery Street.Any conflicts of loading and unloading of students would occur on Battery Street.Regardless of which side of the applicant's property the loading and unloading of students takes place,the loading and unloading would take place in mid-block. Most of the neighborhood's commercial property sits at the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Dr.Martin Luther KingJr.Drive.There is also vacant property zoned for commercial uses located west of Summit Street on Roosevelt Road. 3 October ~,2001 1 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU01-08-02 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations:Capitol Hill Neighborhood Association, Central High Neighborhood Association,East of Broadway Neighborhood Association,Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association,MLK Neighborhood Association,South End Neighborhood Association,South End Neighborhood Developers,and Wright Avenue Neighborhood Association.At this time staff has not received any comments from area residents or neighborhood associations. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is not appropriate.A change to Commercial would place a conflicting land use category inside a residential neighborhood in an area where there are available existing non-developed commercial areas. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) Brian Minyard,City Staff,made a brief presentation to the commission.Dana Carney,City Staff,initiated a discussion about the timing of the notices for the related zone change case in item 2.1.After a brief discussion between the Planning Commission,City Staff,the representative of the applicant,and Mr.Cedric Rogers,a determination was made that the applicant missed the deadline for mailing notices to the neighboring property owners.Because of this The Commission voted to defer the request for rezoning.A determ'ination was made to defer the Land Use Plan item in order to be discussed at the same meeting as the related zoning item. A motion to defer item 2 to the November 15,2001 meeting and was approved with a vote of 8 ayes,1 no,and 2 absent. 4 October 4,~001 ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:Z-4985-E NAME:Rodgers Short-Form PCD LOCATION:2408 Wolfe Street DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Emma Rodgers Michael Hahn,Architect 717 Bradburn Road P.O.Box 1285 No.Little Rock,AR 72117 Little Rock,AR 72203 AREA:.64+acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING: Current:R-4 and R-5 Proposed:PCD ALLOWED USES:Residential PROPOSED USE:Mixed Use Development including duplex,daycare and selected 0-1 and C-2 uses. VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: On April 19,1988,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.15,460 rezoning this property from R-4 and R-5 to PRD to allowaresidentialandchildcarefacility.On January 16,1990,theBoardpassedOrdinanceNo.15,801 revising the PRD to eliminatetheresidentialcarefacilitypartoftheprojectandreplaceditwithanadditionaldaycarefacility. On June 20,1995,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.16,919 which rezoned the property from PRD to POD.The uses which were permitted in and on the POD site were to be limited October 4,001 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:Z-4985-E to the two-family dwelling which is located at 2407 S.BatteryStreetandthedaycarefacilitywhichwasauthorizedbyOrdinanceNo.15,801,plus the following uses from the 0-1 andC-2 list of permitted uses:church;clinic (medical,dental,or optical);community welfare or health center;day nursery or day care center;lodge or fraternal organization;nursing homeorconvalescenthome;office (general or professional); photography studio;private school,kindergarten,or institutionforspecialeducation;school (business);school (public ordenominational);studio (art,speech,drama,dance,or otherartisticstudio);barber and beauty shop;and,eating place,limited to the ground floor of the existing building,with a maximum of 800 square feet,to be a sit-down facility withoutdrive-in or drive-thru service and with carryout permitted,but with no delivery service allowed. To this date,the property has never completely developed and most of the building is currently vacant.The parking lotwithinthesouthernportionofthepropertywasneverconstructed. The applicant,Emma Jean Rogers,submitted a letter to staff onApril28,1999,requesting that the existing POD be revoked andthepropertyreverttoitsoriginalR-4 and R-5 zoning.Mrs. Rogers sold a portion of the property to Gospel Temple Baptist Church for development of a church facility. Lots 2,4-10,Block 9,McCarthy's Addition,Lot 10 and the South'c of Lot 11,Block 8,Oak Terrace Addition reverted to R-4 zoning.Lots 11 and 12,Block 9,McCarthy's Addition revertedtoR-5 zoning. On July 6,1999,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.18,045 which revoked the three previous PZD ordinances.On May 27,1999,the Planning Commission had approved a conditionalusepermitforachurchtobeconstructedonthesouthernportionofthesite.That church has been constructed. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is now requesting that the variety of 0-1 andC-2 uses authorized under the 1995 Planned Development bereinstated.Those uses are outlined in the previous paragraph.Development consists of the one,large buildingthatstretchesfromWolfeStreettoBatteryStreet,24on-site parking spaces and rebuilding a portion of thebuildingthatwasdamagedbyatornado.The applicantproposestousethe49parkingspacesontheadjacentchurchsiteduringnon-church hours. 2 October 4,301 t SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:2-4985-E B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is occupied by a large,18,038 square footbuilding.Portions of the building are two-stories inheight.The portion nearest Battery Street is one-story inheight.A portion of the structure was damaged in atornadoandisproposedtoberebuilt.A paved butotherwiseunimprovedparkingareaislocatednorth of thebuilding.A completely unimproved parking area is south ofthebuilding.The southern portion of the block has beenrecentlydevelopedasanewchurch.Large areas of singlefamilyandtwofamilyresidencesextendnorth,east andsouthofthisproperty.An elementary school is locatedwestofthesite,across Battery Street. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property within 200 feet of the site were tohavebeennotifiedbytheapplicant.Staff notified allresidentswithin300feetwhocouldbeidentifiedandthe Downtown,Central High and Wright Avenue NeighborhoodAssociations.As of this writing,staff has received nocomments. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1 ~Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required perSec.29-186(e). 6.A Grading Permit will be required per Sec.29-186(c) and (d). E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer main located on site.Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for details.See Attached Map. Entergy:No Comments. ARKLA:No Comments. 3 October 4,J01 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:Z-4985-E Southwestern Bell:No Comment. Water:Contact Central Arkansas Water if larger or additional meters are needed. Fire Department:Approved as submitted. Count Plannin :No Issues. CATA:Project site is located on bus routes ¹11 and 14 and may affect bus radius,turnout and route.Please inform CATA of construction start and end dates. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Central City PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Single Family for this property.The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for a day care center.The propertyiscurrentlyzonedR-4 Two-Family and R-5 Urban Residence. A land use plan amendment for a change to Commercial is a separate item on this agenda. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The applicant's property lies in an area not covered by a city recognized neighborhood action plan. Landsca e Issues: A landscaping upgrade toward compliance with the Landscape Ordinance equal to the expansion proposed (14%)will be required. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(SEPTEMBER 13,2001) The applicant was not present.Staff informed the Committee of the need for more information on hours of operation,dumpster location,signage and the size of the daycare operation.Public Works and Landscape Comments were noted.Staff noted no agreement to allow use of the church parking lot had been submitted. 4 October 4,JOl 1 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:Z-4985-E Staff was asked to meet with the applicant.The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the Commission. H .ANALYSIS: Subsequent to the Subdivision Committee meeting,staff did meet with the applicant.Some issues were resolved.The day care center use was much more clearly defined.The proposed day care will have a maximum of 100 children and 10 employees.Hours of operation for the day care are 6:00a.m.—6:00 p.m.,Monday —Friday.One,8 feet by 12 feet ground mounted sign will be placed on the east side of the property.One,3 feet by 14 feet wall sign will be mounted on the west faqade,facing Battery Street.No additional fencing will be installed.Existing,6 feet tall wood privacy fencing on the north and south perimeters will remain.The parking lot south of the building will be paved.There will be no outside lighting other than lighting at the entry doors. Authorization to use the church parking lot has not yet been received.No further details on any of the other proposed uses have been submitted. Staff is not supportive of the application,as filed.In our opinion,the multiple office and commercial uses proposed from the 0-1 and 0-2 zoning districts are not appropriate for this location.The property is located intheheartofaprimarilysingle-family residential neighborhood.This neighborhood extends both north and south of Roosevelt Road,in all directions for several blocks around the site.The neighborhood is,at best,fragile;a situation compounded by the recent tornado that damaged or destroyed so much of the neighborhood's residential housing stock.Staff is concerned that introducing the variety of non-residential uses proposed bytheapplicantintothisareawouldfurtherexacerbatethesituationbynegativelyimpactingthelivabilityof adjacent residential properties. Staff does believe that allowing a neighborhood orientedinstitutionaluse,such as the day care center would be appropriate.The two blocks on the north side of Roosevelt,from Wolfe to Summit have developed as a neighborhood "institutional node."An elementary school 5 October 4,J01 'I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:Z-4985-E occupies one block while a new church has been built on the southern half of the subject block.Allowing a day care center to be located in this "node"seems appropriate. It is staff's opinion that the neighborhood would be better served by limiting the use to the day care;not by allowing the variety of office and commercial uses proposed by the applicant. Staff would recommend that the application be amended to a conditional use permit to allow only the day care center operation,as proposed. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends denial of the application,as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) This item was presented in conjunction with Item No.2,LU01-08- 02;a Land Use Plan Amendment. Brian Minyard,of the Planning Staff presented the proposed Plan Amendment. The applicant was present.There was one objector present.Staff informed the Commission that it appeared that the required notices for the rezoning had been sent later than the required 15 days.The post-mark on the certified mail receipts was unclear but it appeared that the notices were sent no earlier than 14 days and possibly be late as 5 days prior to the meeting. Cedric Rodgers,representing the application,stated he thought the notices were sent September 24,2001,10 days prior to the meeting.The Commission studied the mail receipts and reached a consensus that the notices had been sent late. Staff commented that the objector who was present had stated that,although she lives next door,she did not received anynoticefromtheapplicant.She had received staff's notice. 6 October 4,301 1 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2.1 FILE NO.:Z-4985-E Mr.Rodgers was advised to renotify,in a timely manner.A motion was made to defer the item to the November 15,2001 meeting.The motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes,1 noe and 2 absent. 7 October 4,.001 ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:Z-6323-C NAME:The Village Rahling Road (Lot 10)—Revised PCD LOCATION:Southeast corner of Rahling Road and Chenal Parkway (Rahling Circle) DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Max R.Davis White-Daters P.O.Box 241025 9 Rahling CircleLittleRock,AR 72223 Little Rock,AR 72223 AREA:.57+acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:PCD ALLOWED USES:C-2 permitted uses PROPOSED USE:Office VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: On August 5,1997,the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No. 17,542 which established The Village at Rahling Road PCD.The PCD established a 14 lot development with C-2 uses being permitted.The initial action approved a site plan for Lots 1 and 2 of the development with the intent being that each of the remaining lots would be brought to the Commission on an individual basis as a particular development is proposed. Subsequent actions have been approved to allow two small buildings on the property west of this site. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to construct a 6,200 square foot,one-story office building and accompanying 21 space parkinglotonLot10ofthedevelopment.Development of the siteconformstotheplanapprovedfortheoverallPCD.The October 4,—001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:Z-6323-C building is located on the front of the lot with a shared access easement providing access to the parking lot whichislocatedbehindthebuilding. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is vacant.The property was closed and graded with initial development of the PCD.Access to the lot isviaRahlingCircle,off of Rahling Road.The 0-2 and PCD zoned properties immediately south and east of the site are undeveloped.A similar office building is located adjacenttothewest.The larger buildings of the multiuse PCD arelocatednorthofthesite. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and all residents within 300 feet who could be identified were notified of the request.There is no City recognized neighborhood association within the vicinity of the site. As of this writing,staff has received no comments. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required per Sec.29-186(e). 6.A Grading Permit will be required per Sec.29-186(c)and (d). E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements if service is required for project. Entergy:No Comment. ARKLA:Approved as submitted. Southwestern Bell:No Comment. 2 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:Z-6323-C Water:No objection. Fire Department:Maintain 20-foot drives.Place fire hydrants per code. Count Plannin :No Comment. CATA:Project site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Chenal Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Community Shopping at this location.The request is for a revision of the existing Planned Commercial District for two new office buildings. This change does not require a land use plan amendment. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:The applicant's property lies in an area not covered by a city recognized neighborhood action plan. Landsca e Issues: four-space parking areas must maintain a minimum width of 7 'c feet. A water source within 75 feet of all landscaped areas will be required. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(SEPTEMBER 13,2001) Tim Daters was present representing the item.Staff noted additional information was needed on signage,hours of operation,building height and site lighting.It was notedthattheparkinglotfellbelowordinancestandardsforstalldepthanddrivewaywidth.Landscape and Public Works notes were presented.The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. 3 October 4,—J01 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:2-6323-C The applicant was advised to submit a revised site plan and responses to staff issues no later than Wednesday, September 19,2001. H .ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan on September 19, 2001 which addressed staff issues and concerns.The only proposed signage is a 2 feet by 3 feet wall mounted sign to be placed on the building's front facade.The parking lot was modified slightly to provide proper stall depth and driveway width.Hours of operation for this proposed office are 8:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.,five days a week.The one-story building will be 18 feet in height.Site lighting will be low-level and directed away from adjacent properties.The overall PCD development has a central trash location that serves all of the lots.To staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues.This proposed,one-story office buildingiscompatiblewithdevelopmentintheareaandshouldhavenoeffectonadjacentproperties. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised PCD subject to compliance with the requirements outlined in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions 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.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 4 October 4,301 ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:Z-6881-A NAME:McKinstry —Threet —Short-Form PCD LOCATION:Northeast corner of Cantrell Road and Black Street DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: D.T.B.,Inc.Development Consultants,Inc. P.O.Box 1356 2200 N.Rodney Parham,Ste.220LittleRock,AR 72203 Little Rock,AR 72212 AREA:2.4+acres NUMBER OF LOTS:3 FT.NEW STREET:420+ ZONING: Current:R-2 and 0-3 Proposed:PCD ALLOWED USES:Single Family and Office PROPOSED USE:Mixed Office and Commercial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes the development of a Mixed Use PCD,utilizing 2.4+acres of a 41.9i acre tract located on the north side of Cantrell Road,east of Black Road.The applicant proposes a 3-lot development with one building on each lot.Lot 1 is to contain a one-story,7,200 squarefootbuildingand37parkingspaces.The use proposed for Lot 1 is an auto service establishment specializing in tire and battery service.Their services would include related services such as front-end alignments,shock absorber replacement,etc.There are no proposed services related to engine or transmission repair or paint and bodywork. The building is oriented such that the garage bay doors do October 4,301 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-6881-A not face Cantrell Road.Lot 2 is proposed to contain a one-story,4,800 square foot building and a 25 space parking lot.The applicant has proposed a use mix for this building of no less than 25%office and up to 75%C-3 Commercial.The applicant has further defined the use of this building by eliminating the following C-3 uses. (1)C-3 PERMITTED USES d.Appliance Repair1.Butcher Shop m.Cabinet and Woodwork Shop p.Churcht.College dormitory u.College fraternity or sorority v.College,university or seminaryx.Convenience store with gas pumps y.Convent or monastery aa.Custom sewing or millinery gg.Establishment of the care of alcoholics,neurotic or psychiatric patientsii.Feed storejj.Fire stationtt.Hotel or motel ccc.Lodge or fraternal organizationfff.Multifamily dwellings mmm.Pawnshoprrr.Recycling facility,automated www.Seasonal or temporary sales,outside xxx.Secondhand shop yyy.Service station eeee.Tax officeffff.Theatre (2)C-3 CONDITIONAL USES b.Amusement,commercial (outside) g.Building materials sales (open) h.Bus station and terminali.Car washj.Crematorium k.Eating place with drive-in serviceo.Lawn and garden center,open display p.Lumberyard q.Mini-warehouse u.Service station with limited motor vehicle repairv.Small engine repair x.Tool and equipment rental (with outside display)y.Upholstery shop,furniture 2 October 4,301 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6881-A No more than 1,200 square feet of the building will be an "eating place without drive-in service (restaurant)." Lot 3 is proposed to contain a one-story,3,600 square foot building and a 21 space parking lot.This building is proposed to be utilized 100%for office use. Lots 2 and 3 will take access from an improved Townsend Street and Lot 1 will have access from a common access drive shared with the property to the west.Lots 1 and 2 will have a driveway connection. The site lies within the Highway 10 Overlay District.The proposed development conforms to Highway 10 standards except for two minor points.One corner of the building on Lot 1 intrudes into the 100 foot front yard setback and the landscape strip along the western perimeter of Lot 1 falls 10 feet below the 25 foot requirement. A platted but undeveloped 20 foot wide street right-of-way extends east-to-west through the site.The applicant proposes to abandon the right-of-way through this process. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is mostly undeveloped and wooded.An old, abandoned dwelling and accessory building are located on the rear of the property.The large,C-3 zoned property to the west contains a multiple-building shopping center. Uses on that property include a bank,grocery store and drive-in restaurant.The 0-3 and MF-12 properties to the north are undeveloped and wooded.Vacant lots and the partially built Pankey Community Center are located on the R-2 zoned properties to the east.Vacant lots,a nonconforming landscape service company and a liquor store are located across Cantrell Road,to the south. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the Pankey,Secluded Hills and Westbury Neighborhood Associations were notified of the issue.As of this writing;staff has received no comments. 3 October 4,301 f SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6881-A D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Cantrell Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a principal arterial.Dedication of right-of-way to 55feetfromcenterlinewillberequired.2.Townsend Street is classified on the Master Street Plan as a commercial street.Dedication of right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline will be required.3.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.5.Black Street right-of-way abandonment needs to be filed as a part of this application.6.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031.Proposed driveways on Townsend Street must be combined into one,or find workable spacing without blocking future left-turn lane.7.Redesign driveway on Cantrell to 90-degree angle at thecenterlinewithCantrell.(Agreed to allow 18-degreeintersection.) 8.Construct temporary cul-de-sac on Townsend Street.9.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.10.Direction of flow for water courses leaving the property. 11.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 12.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required perSec.29-186(e). 13.A Grading Permit will be required per Sec.29-186(c)and(d)- E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements ifserviceisrequiredforproject. Entergy:No Comments. ARKLA:No Comments. Southwestern Bell:Customer must provide conduit to anexistingright-of-way or easement to serve auto shop or give 4 October 4,.001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6881-A SWBT closer easement access. Water:A water main extension will be required to serve Lot 3.An acreage charge of $300 per acre will apply in addition to normal charges. Fire Department:Place fire hydrants per code. Count Plannin :No Comments. CATA:Project site is located on express bus route 425 and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the River Mountain PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office and Commercial for this property.The applicant has applied for a Planned Commercial Development for a mixture of office and commercial uses. A land use plan amendment is not required. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant'property lies in the area covered by the River Mountain Neighborhood Action Plan.The infrastructure Goal is supported by an action statement recommending the installation of sidewalks on the north side of Cantrell Road.An action statement recommending the preservation of the Highway 10 Design Overlay District supports the Sustainable Natural Environment Goal. Landsca e Issues: A total of 8%(554 sq.ft.)of the on-site paved area of Lot 3 and a total of 8%(676 sq.ft.)of the on-site paved area of Lot 2 must be landscape with interior islands of at least 150 sq.ft.in area and with a width of at least 7 '& feet.The proposed interior landscaping for Lot 1 is 232 sq.ft.short of the 1,290 sq.ft.required. 5 October 4,.301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO ~:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6881-A The proposed landscape strip width along the western perimeter of Lot 1 is 10 feet below the 25 feet required bytheHighway10OverlayDistrictOrdinance. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as manyexistingtreesasfeasibleonthistree-covered site. Extra credit-toward fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given when preserving trees of six inchcaliperorlarger. G SUBD IV I S ION COMM ITTEE COMMENT (SEPTEMBER 13 g 2 00 1 ) Robert Brown and Jim Hathaway were present representing the item.Staff requested additional information on signage,specific uses proposed for Lot 2,the phasing plan and dumpster locations on Lots 2 and 3.Staff asked if the building on Lot 1 could be moved back to meet the Hwy.10 requirement of 100 feet.Mr.Brown responded that moving the building would impact driveway width and the perimeter landscaping.He asked staff to support leaving the building,as shown.Staff suggested reorienting the building and parking lot on Lot 2,so that the driveway would intersect Townsend Street at a greater distance fromCantrellRoad.Mr.Brown responded that he would look at revising the plan for Lot 2.In response to a Public Works Comment,Mr.Brown stated that the western drivewayintersectedCantrellRoadatan18-degree angle,just above the 15-degrees allowed by Ordinance.After a brief discussion,it was agreed that the angle of the driveway was appropriate,as shown.Mr.Hathaway stated he would provide approval from the property owner to the west to allow the shared driveway.Mr.Brown explained that Townsend Street would be constructed in one phase in conjunction with a plat for these three lots and the overall larger tract that they are being subdivided from. He stated a cul-de-sac would be constructed at the north perimeter of Lot 3 if the street were to be built in phases.Mr.Hathaway stated the owners of the property totheeastofTownsendStreethadagreedtoprovidetheir share of the needed 60 foot right-of-way for the street. Public Works Staff agreed that full improvements would not need to be made to the east side of Townsend Street until that property is proposed for development. 6 October 4,J01 1 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6881-A Landscape comments were discussed.Mr.Brown noted that over 40%of the area of the PCD was devoted to landscaped area and green space. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded to the full Commission.The applicant was advised to submit a revised site plan and responses tostaffissuesnolaterthanWednesday,September 19,2001. H.ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan and responses to staff issues on Wednesday,September 19,2001.Allstaffconcernshavebeenaddressed.The building and parking lot on Lot 2 have been reoriented to allow greater distance between the driveway onto Townsend Street and Cantrell Road.Lots 2 and 3 will not have dumpsters.The use of the building on Lot 2 was clarified as explained in paragraph A of this report,Proposal/Request.All threelotsaretobefinalplattedatonetime,although the development on Lot 1 may occur ahead of the others.A preliminary plat for the overall 42+acre tract will befiled,including these three proposed lots and the abandonment of any undeveloped rights-of-way within the area of development (Black and Arnold Streets).Each lot will have one ground-mounted sign.Each sign will not exceed 6 feet in height and 50 square feet in area.ThisisbelowtheallowableareapermittedundertheHwy.10 Overlay.The owner of the property to the west has submitted a letter agreeing to the shared driveway.Tostaff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues.This proposed development is appropriate for the site and should have no impact on adjacent properties or uses. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PCD subject to compliance with the requirements noted in paragraphs D,E and F of this report.Planning and Public Works Staffs concur with the revised site plan and development proposal submitted by the applicant of September 19,2001. 7 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-6881-A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions 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.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 8 October 4,301 1 ITEM NO.:5 FILE NO.:Z-7090 NAME:Enterprise —Broadway —Short-Form PD-C LOCATION:Southeast corner of 3'nd Broadway DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Allright Parking White-Daters 209 West 6 Street 24 Rahling Circle Little Rock,AR 72201 Little Rock,AR 72223 AREA:.32 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:2 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING: Current:UU Proposed:PD-C ALLOWED USES:Residential,office,commercial PROPOSED USE:Automobile rental VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: On March 7,2000,the Board of Directors approved Ordinance No. 18,228 which rezoned the core of Downtown Little Rock from various zoning districts to "UU"Urban use or "R-4A"Low DensityResidential.This property was previously zoned "M" Metrocenter,a zoning category established under Urban Renewal. The UU classification allows any use in the Residential,Office and Commercial districts.All uses must be enclosed or inside. The district has specific development criteria that make it, unique among the City'zoning classifications. October 4,—301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7090 A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant proposes to utilize two lots of an asphalt paved parking lot located at the southeast corner of 3 and Broadway for a car rental business.The lots are to be enclosed by a wrought iron fence and a 24 feet by 48 feet modular building will be placed in the middle of the sitetoserveasanoffice.Gates will provide access from 3'treetandfromtheparkinglottothesouth.Landscaping, which is now nonexistent on the site,will be installed on the perimeters and around the building. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property is part of an existing,paved parking lot. The property is paved virtually from property line to property line.The surrounding area is characterized bytypicalurbancoredevelopment;including office buildings and parking lots. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,all residents within 300 feet who could be identified and the Downtown Neighborhood Association were notified of the proposed zoning.As of this writing,staff has received no comments. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards. 2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.3.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance18,031.Close unused driveways. 4.Restripe parking lot for future circulation.5.Move gates to allow cars to park without blocking sidewalks. 2 October 4,—.301 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7090 E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Entergy:No Comments. ARKLA:No Comments. Southwestern Bell:No Comments. Water:No objection. Fire Department:Approved as submitted. Count Plannin :No Comments. CATA:Project site is located on bus routes ¹1,3,5,8 and 17 and may affect bus radius,turnout or route.Please inform CATA of construction start and end dates. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Downtown Planning District. The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use —Urban for this property.The applicant has applied for a Planned Development —Commercial for a car rental business.The property is currently zoned Urban Use. A land use plan amendment is not required. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Downtown Little Rock Framework for the Future Neighborhood Action Plan.The Land Use and Zoning Goal supports the establishment of Mixed Use —Urban and the establishment of Urban Use Zoning in the area along Broadway and West 3'~ Streets where the applicant is located.Action statements recommend the preservation of the character of downtown, development and redevelopment of vacant property,and encourage mixed uses throughout Downtown. 3 October 4,—J01 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7090 Landsca e Issues: A 9-foot wide landscape perimeter strip,excluding driveways,is required along the southern perimeter of Lot 2.A total of 8%of the paved area on Lots 1 and 2 are required to be landscaped with interior islands.Since this is a rehab of an existing site,some flexibility with landscaping can be allowed. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(SEPTEMBER 13,2001) Tim Daters was present representing the application.Staff noted that additional information was needed on the proposed building,fencing,signage,landscaping and dumpster.Staff questioned if it were not possible to rework the site plan to be more consistent with the"spirit"of the UU district.Public Works and Landscape Comments were discussed by staff.Mr.Daters stated he would meet with his client regarding the issues raised bystaff.He was advised to have a revised site plan and answers to issues raised by staff to staff no later than Wednesday,September 19,2001. STAFF UPDATE: Staff met with representatives of Enterprise and White-Daters on September 20,2001.Staff issues and concerns were discussed at length.That same day,the applicant requested that the item be deferred to the next Commission agenda.Staff believes the issue should be kept on the Subdivision cycle of meetings and should be deferred to the November 15,2001 Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were no objectors present.Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had requested that the item be deferred. There was no further discussion. 4 October 4,—901 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7090 The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for deferral to the November 15,2001 meeting.The vote was 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 5 October 4,-001 ITEM NO.:6 FILE NO.:Z-7091 NAME:Presbyterian Village —long-Form PRD LOCATION:510 Brookside Drive DEVELOPER ENGINEER: Presbyterian Village,Inc.Development Consultants,Inc. 510 Brookside Dr.2200 N.Rodney Parham,Ste.220LittleRock,AR 72205 Little Rock,AR 72212 AREA:18.472 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:2 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING: Existing:0-3 and R-2 Proposed:PRD ALLOWED USES:Office and Single Family PROPOSED USE:Nursing home and elderly housing VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. BACKGROUND: Presbyterian Village retirement community is located on an 0-3 zoned,8.09+acre tract at 510 Brookside Drive.The facilityconsistsofseveralbuildingscontainingavarietyofhousing types for the elderly.Building heights range from 1 to 3stories.The facility currently has 105 nursing care beds and 104 independent living apartment units.The existing development is located on the west side of Brookside Drive.TheBrooksideDriveright-of-way ends at Presbyterian Village's north perimeter. October 4,-001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7091 A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Presbyterian Village proposes a major redevelopment and expansion of its facilities.The development plan is in two components;a north site and a south site. The south site is the current,8.09+acre,0-3 zoned Presbyterian Village development.The facility consists of multiple buildings containing 105 nursing care beds and 104 independent living apartment units.The site will be razed other than for 37 independent living apartments.A new,three-story,95,000 square foot health care building and111spaceparkinglotwillbebuiltonthesite.The healthcare building will contain 111 beds. The north site is an undeveloped 0-3 and R-2 zoned,10.36+ acre tract north of the current terminus of Brookside Drive.This site will be accessed via a driveway/access easement extending north from Brookside.Fifteen independent living villas will be constructed along theeastsideofthedriveway.These are comprised of a seriesofduplexandsinglefamilydwellings,with garages.This north site will also contain a 210,000 square foot independent living apartment building.The building will vary in height from 3 to 4 stories and will contain 56,one bedroom units and 70,two bedroom units.190 parking spaces are proposed in one lot north of the building,alongacirculardrivewayinfrontofthebuildingandoffofthe main driveway across from the Villas. The north site is surrounded by a series of platted but undeveloped street rights-of-way.The applicant will proceed to the Board of Directors to abandon these rights- of-way as an "adversarial abandonment"due to difficulties in locating and receiving approval from all abutting property owners. A terraced cut will be made in the western portion of the north site.This 50+foot cut exceeds the Ordinance allowable maximum of 30 feet without Planning Commission approval.The applicant has submitted schematic grading and drainage plans and a cross-section showing the appropriate terracing of the cut slope.An undisturbedarea,varying in width from 25 feet to 160+feet,will remain along the western perimeter of the north site. All building setbacks and perimeter landscaping dimensionsarebasedontheabandonmentofthefourundeveloped rights-of-way and easements that surround the north site.Failure to abandon the rights-of-way and easements willresultinunacceptablyreducedsetbacksforsomeofthe 2 October 4,-J01 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7091 Villas and inferior landscape widths and undisturbed areas along the north and west perimeters. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The proposed development is divided into two sites;a southsiteandanorthsite.The south site is the existing Presbyterian Village containing multiple buildings.A rowofapartment,buildings is located on the R-5 and 0-3 zoned properties across Brookside to the east.A nursing home is on 0-3 zoned property to the north.A C-3 zoned shoppingcenter's adjacent to the west.The north site is undeveloped.A substantial,R-2 zoned floodway is adjacenttotheeast.The nursing home and apartments are to thesouth.MF-24 and MF-12 zoned apartments and condominiumsareadjacenttothenorthandwest. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,all residents within 300 feet who could be identified andtheSturbridge,Santa Fe Heights and Treasure Hills Neighborhood Associations were notified of the proposal. As of this writing,staff has received a few informationalinquiriesonly. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Abandon all right-of-way or construct improvements.2.Dedicate right-of-way and construct turnaround for Brookside Drive (south).3.Provide emergency access for fire trucks from Brookside Drive (north). 4.Establish minimum floor elevation on all buildings in floodplain. 5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.6.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities are required. 7.Dedicate regulatory floodway to the City of Little Rock.8.Existing topographical information at maximum 5-foot contour interval and the 100 base flood elevation will be required. 9.A Grading Permit will be required per Sec.29-186 (c) and (d)~ 10.A Grading Permit for Special Flood Hazard Area will be required per Sec.8-283. 3 October 4,—301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7091 11.A Development Permit for Flood Hazard Area will be required per Sec.8-283. 12.Contact the ADPCSE for approval prior to start of work. E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer Main Relocation and Extension required with easements to serve property.Capacity Contribution Analysis is required.Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for details. Entergy:No Comments. ARKLA:No Comments. Southwestern Bell:No Comments. Water:An acreage charge of $150 per acre and a developmentfeebasedonthesizeofconnectionappliestoconnection on the northern portion of this property in addition to normal charges.The relocation of water facilities will beattheexpenseofthedeveloper.On-site fire protection approved by the LRFD will be required. Fire Department:Call Fire Department for placement of fire hydrants and clearance of drive canopy. Count Plannin :No Comments. CATA:Project site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the West Little Rock PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Multi-family for this property.The applicant has applied for a Planned Residential Development for a retirement community.The property is currently zoned 0-3 General Office and R-2 Single Family. A land use plan amendment is not required. 4 October 4,—301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7091 Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Reservoir Neighborhood Action Plan.The Transportation Goal lists three objectives relevant to this case.The three Transportation objectives include installation of aleftturnsignalatRodneyParhamRoadandBrooksideDrive to allow protected left turns,the synchronization of stop lights on Reservoir and Rodney Parham Roads,and limiting parking to one side on residential streets.The Infrastructure Goal lists three objectives relevant to this case.The three infrastructure objectives include the installation of sidewalks in new developments,the installation of streetlights in the neighborhood and the improvement of water drainage throughout the neighborhood. Landsca e Issues: Areas set aside for street and land use buffers meet ordinance requirements,provided the proposed street abandonments are approved.If they are not approved,then additional street buffer widths will be required along the northern and eastern site perimeters. A 6-foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings, will be required along all site perimeters abutting residential properties where the corresponding streets are abandoned. An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be required. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(SEPTEMBER 13,2001) Robert Brown and Larry Mabry were present representing the application.Staff asked for additional information on signage and on the total number of beds/apartments currently existing on the site.The remaining PlanningStaffCommentsweredividedintotwoareas;the south site and the north site. 5 October 4,—301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7091 ~South Site Staff asked that the dumpster area be clearly labeled and screening shown.Staff questioned the clearance under the canopy at the entrance.The plan showed 103 parking spaces,8 less than ordinance requirement.Staff askedthattherequiredparkingbeshownorjustificationgivenforthereducedstandard. ~North Site Staff asked that the dumpster area be clearly labeled and screening shown.Staff also questioned the clearance under the entry canopy on this site.Staff commented that the head-in parking spaces off of the main drive,across from the Villas,could create congestion and asked that they be removed.Mr.Brown and Mr.Mabry both stated that the spaces were needed.After further discussion,staff agreedtolookagainattheissue.It was noted that three of theVillaunitswerewithinthe25footsetbackfromthe floodway adjacent to the east.Staff noted that a portionofthedriveway/access easement crosses a corner of the nursing home property.Mr.Brown responded that an agreement would be made with the nursing home owners since a portion of the nursing home's driveway actually crosses Presbyterian Village's property as well. Public Works Comments were discussed for the overall site.Staff asked that a public turnaround be shown at the north end of Brookside Drive,where the public right-of-way ends coming off of Rodney Parham and that emergency access be shown from the north leg of Brookside Drive,entering the north perimeter of the north site.It was again noted thatthefourrights-of-way surrounding the north site needed to be abandoned.The hillside cut on the west perimeters ofthenorthsitewasbrieflydiscussed. The setback from the floodway and the head-in parking offofthemaindrivewaywerediscussed. The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. 6 October 4,—301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7091 The applicant was instructed to provide a revised site plan and responses to staff issues no later than Wednesday, September 19,2001. H .ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan and a letter answering staff issues on September 19,2001.Almost all issues are addressed to staff's satisfaction.The number of units to be replaced was indicated as outlined in the proposal above.Dumpster screening has been shown to conform to ordinance standards.Both canopies will have a clearance of 10 feet.The Fire Department has approved the plan,stating they do not need under the canopies to havefullaccesstothebuildings.The required number of parking spaces has been shown for the south site.An unpaved,drivable surface emergency access has been shown entering the site from Brookside Drive on the north.A "T" turnaround has been shown at the terminus of the Brookside Drive right-of-way entering the north site from Rodney Parham.Slight modification will need to be made for proper width (20 feet)and radius (10 feet).The floodway line has been redrawn based on an updated FIRM map.The floodway has moved away from the site.There is no longer a floodway setback issue.Only one ground-mounted sign is proposed for the development.A 6 feet by 30 feet architectural entry element (wall)will be placed on thesiteattheintersectionofBrooksideandRodneyParham. Lettering will be placed on the wall.The actual area of the sign lettering will be less the area of the structure. No other signage is proposed other than small directional/informational signs.Staff has discussed the issue of head-in parking off of the driveway in front of the Villas and is now willing to not oppose the parking as shown.The applicant is confident that the number of vehicles utilizing the driveway is such that allowing the head-in spaces would not create a dangerous or congested situation. To staff's knowledge,there are no major unresolved issues. The proposed redevelopment and expansion of Presbyterian Village is an appropriate use for this property and should be compatible with uses and zoning in the area. 7 October 4,—J01 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7091 I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the requested PRD subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1.Compliance with requirements outlined in paragraphs D,E and F of this report. 2.Abandonment of the platted but undeveloped rights-of-way surrounding the north site,including any easements within those rights-of-way. Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow the terraced hillside cut,on the western perimeter of the northsitesubjecttocompliancewithOrdinancerequirementsfor treatment and landscaping of such terraced cuts. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There was one objector present who did not turn in a card until after the item had been acted on. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation"above.Staff also recommended approval of the terraced hillside cut as noted. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff.The vote was 9 ayes,0 noes and 2 absent. 8 October 4,i001 ITEM NO.:7 FILE NO.:LU01-16-02 Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —Otter Creek Planning District Location:12705 Alexander Rd. ~Re eat:Mixed Office and Commercial to Mixed Commercial and Industrial Source:Cathy Graves,Wilbert Burial Vault Co.,Inc. PROPOSAL /REQUEST: Land Use Plan amendment in the Otter Creek Planning District from Mixed Office and Commercial to Mixed Commercial andIndustrial.Mixed Commercial and Industrial provides for a mixture of commercial and industrial uses to occur.Acceptable uses are commercial or mixed commercial and industrial.A Planned Zoning District is required if the use is mixed commercial and industrial.The applicant wishes to construct a new addition to an existing building. EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING: The property is currently zoned R-2 Single Family and is approximately 4.95+acres in size.Metal buildings used for manufacturing occupy the applicant's property.All of the surrounding property is shown as R-2 Single Family accept for a vacant piece of property located northwest of the applicant's property fronting Alexander Road.that is zoned I-2 Light Industrial.The neighboring land zoned R-2 Single Familyconsistsoflow-density development with either houses built on large lots or vacant property. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND RECENT AMENDMENTS: On May 16,2000 twenty changes were made from Commercial,Mixed Commercial and Industrial,Single Family,and Industrial to Single Family,Public Institutional,Commercial,Mixed Office and Commercial,Suburban Office,Service Trades District,Park / Open Space,and Mixed Use in the vicinity of Stagecoach Road, Baseline Road,and Otter Creek Road starting about 1 mile northoftheapplicant's property. On October 5,1999 a change was made from Single Family to LightIndustrialat12805I-30 about a 4 mile northwest of the application area. October 4,'001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU01-16-02 On November 4,1997 twenty-five changes were made from Industrial,Mixed Office and Commercial,Low-Density I Residential,Mixed Commercial and Industrial,Community Shopping,and Suburban Office in an area along Vimy Ridge and Chicot Roads starting within the vicinity of the property in question. On July 1,1997 a change was made at 12024 I-30 from Community Shopping to Commercial at Otter Creek Rd.and I-30 about 8/10 of a mile northeast of the area in question. On July 1,1997 a change was made on Stagecoach Road east of Briner Circle from Mixed Commercial and Industrial to Mobile Home about 1 mile northwest of the applicant's property. The applicant's property is shown as Mixed Office and Commercial.The property across the street on the north side of Alexander Road is shown as Single Family.The neighboring property to the east and west is shown as Mixed Office and Commercial.The adjacent property to the south is shown as Low Density Residential. MASTER STREET PLAN: Alexander Road is shown as a Minor Arterial on the Master Street Plan.A Class I Bikeway is shown on Alexander Road from the city limit at Alexander,Arkansas to Little Fourche Creek Trail. PARKS: There are no parks or open spaces shown on the 2001 Little Rock Parks and Recreation Master Plan.that would be affected by this amendment. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant'property lies in the area covered by the Chicot West /I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan.The Neighborhood Revitalization Goal stated the objective of encouraging new single-family growth and maintaining and enhancing the quality and affordability of existing housing.The action statement under the Neighborhood Revitalization goal relevant to this application calls for the concentration of development efforts in the northern portion of the study area while saving the southern portion of the study area for an "urban reserve." 2 C October 4,2001 I SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU01-16-02 ANALYSIS The applicant'property lies in a semi-rural area characterised by low-density development.Currently the manufacturingfacilitieslocatedontheapplicant's property is the most intense use of land on Alexander Road.The Low Density Residential to the south provides a step down in intensity between the Mixed Office and Commercial and the large area shown as Single Family to the south.A change to Mixed Commercial and Industrial on the applicant'property would allow for the intensification of uses in the area abutting the Low Density Residential to the south.The remaining Mixed Office and Commercial to the east and west of the applicant's property provides a buffer between the more intensive MCI uses.There is not a buffer between the property covered by the application and the Single Family on the north side of Alexander Road. There is a large amount of land already available for Industrial uses in the area while there is a small amount of land available for office uses.On the west side of Alexander Road,there is about 54.74 +acres of land available for industrial uses.WestofAlexanderRoadthereisonly9.63 +acres of land that is available for office uses within the context of the Mixed Office and Commercial land use category.This application would reduce the amount of land available for office uses by 4.95+acres. However,the applicant'property is an existing manufacturingfacilityandisanon-conforming use.The applicant intends to expand the facilities of an existing use.Nevertheless,a change to Mixed Commercial and Industrial would introduce the possibility of increasing the intensity of Industrial uses along Alexander Road. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Notices were sent to the following neighborhood associations: Meyer Lane Neighborhood Association,Otter Creek Homeowners Association,Quail Run Neighborhood Association,Rolling Pines Neighborhood Association,and Alexander Road Neighborhood Association.At this time,staff has not received any comments from area residents or neighborhood associations. 3 'f October 4,2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:LU01-16-02 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff believes the change is not appropriate.There are abundant available industrial lands in the area,and with the exiting residential homes adjacent to the site,intensification is not recommended. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) Brian Minyard,City Staff,made a brief presentation to the commission.Dana Carney made a presentation of item 7.1 so the discussion could coincide with the discussion for item 7.See the minute record for item 7.1 for a complete discussion concerning the short form Planned Development-Industrial. A motion was made to approve the item as presented.The item was denied with a vote of 0 ayes,8 noes,and 3 absent. 4 October 4,901 ITEM NO.:7.1 FILE NO.:Z-7092 NAME:Wilbert Vault of Little Rock —Short-Form PD-I LOCATION:12705 Alexander Road DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Cathy Graves Troy Laha 12705 Alexander Road 6602 Baseline Road,Suite E Alexander,AR 72022 Little Rock,AR 72209 AREA:4.95+acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING: Current:R-2 Proposed:PD-I ALLOWED USES:Nonconforming burial vault manufacturer PROPOSED USE:Expansion of existing use VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:Waiver of street improvements to Alexander Road BACKGROUND: The R-2 zoned property located at 12705 Alexander Road isoccupiedbyanonconformingconcreteburialvaultmanufacturing and sales company.The business had been in operation someyearspriortothisareabeingannexedintotheCityin December,1979.The property contains two,large metalbuildingsandasingle-wide manufactured home which is occupied by an employee for on-site security.Areas of outdoor storageofrawmaterialsandfinishedproductsarelocatedbehindthebuildings.A gravel,employee and customer parking lot islocatedonthefrontoftheproperty.A gravel,parking andstorageareaislocatedbehindthebuildings. October 4,—301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Wilbert Burial Vault Company proposes to add an approximately 6,000 square foot addition onto the rear oftheproductionfacilitylocatedat12705AlexanderRoad. The expansion will allow for the addition of a new automated concrete mixing system.Additional storage spacewillallowforthereductioninoutsidestorageoffinished product.The existing,gravel parking lot at the front of the site will be paved and landscaping will be upgraded.Asmaller,office expansion is proposed for the west side ofthebuilding.An existing,single-wide manufactured homethatisusedforsecuritypurposeswillberelocatedonthesitetoaccommodatetheofficeexpansion.The applicant isrequestingawaiverofrequiredstreetimprovements. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: This nonconforming manufacturing facility consists of twolargemetalbuildings,gravel parking,areas of outdoorstorageandamanufacturedhomeforon-site security.The property is located in a rural part of the City.Uses around the site are primarily undeveloped tracts and a fewsinglefamilyhomesonlargetracts.Large areas of undeveloped,wooded I-2 and R-2 zoned properties extend tothenorth,south and west.One single family is locatednorthofthesiteandoneislocatedtotheeast. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,all residents within 300 feet who could be identified andtheAlexanderRoad,Quail Run and SWLR UP NeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedoftherequest.As of thiswriting,staff has received no comments'. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Alexander Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial.A dedication of right-of-way 45 feet from centerline will be required.2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvement to these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development. 3.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance 18,031. 2 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work.5.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.6.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required.7.A Sketch Grading and Drainage Plan will be required perSec.29-186(e). 8.A Grading Permit will be required per Sec.29-186(c) and (d). E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected. Entergy:No Comments. ARKLA:No Comments. Southwestern Bell:No Comments. Water:No objection. Fire Department:Place fire hydrants per code. Count Plannin :No Comment. CATA:Project site is not located on a dedicated bus route and has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division: This request is located in the Otter Creek PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office and Commercial for this property.The applicant has appliedforaPlannedDevelopment-Industrial for new building additions.The property is currently zoned R-2 Single Family. A land use plan amendment for a change to Mixed Commercial and Industrial is a separate item on this agenda. Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan: The applicant's property lies in the area covered by the Chicot West/I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan.The 3 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 infrastructure Goal lists three objectives relevant to this case.The three objectives include bringing all streets uptocitystandards,identification and correction of drainage problems in the area,and construction of sidewalks on major roads. Landsca e Issues: A landscaping upgrade toward compliance with the Landscape Ordinance equal to the building expansion proposed will be required.It is recommended this landscaping upgrade be a9-foot wide on-site landscape strip,with its associated plantings,to be provided along the northern site perimeter parallel with the street.This is the area where there are now 10 northern parking spaces. The applicant has proposed to provide the required upgrade by landscaping the east,west and south perimeters of the front parking lot. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(SEPTEMBER 13,2001) The applicant was not present.Staff noted that additional information was needed on hours of operation,signage, dumpster location,outdoor storage and building heights. Public Works Comments were presented.It was noted that the proposed plan showed the required right-of-way dedication.Landscape Comments were noted. The Committee determined there were no further issues and forwarded the item to full Commission. (NOTE:Staff subsequently met with the applicant and discussed the issues presented to the Subdivision Committee.) H.ANALYSIS: The applicant presented a revised site plan and responsestostaffinquiriesonSeptember18,2001.Landscaping is shown on the west,east and south perimeters of the front parking lot,which is to be paved.Existing areas of outdoor storage of raw materials and finished product are shown.A privacy fence will be erected between the two metal buildings,providing screening from Alexander Road. Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m.—5:30 p.m.;Monday 4 October 4,—001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 through Friday;Saturday 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.;Sunday noon to 5:00 p.m.The proposed single-use PD-I is for Wilbert Vault only.There will be no change in signage. The business has one existing,6 feet X 3 feet,10 foottallgroundmountedsign.A roll-off,20 yard refuse container is located behind the large building.It is exchanged monthly.A forklift or tractor most have accessallaroundthecontainertoputdamagedproduct(1,500 3,000 pounds)down into it.The applicant is requesting not to have to put screening around the dumpster.The request seems reasonable to staff,considering the location of the container within the 4-acre tract.The existing buildings vary from 10 to 20 feet in height at the eave. The new building will be 20 feet tall at the eave.The storage/truck maneuvering area behind the buildings will continue to be gravel. Staff believes that allowing the proposed,single-use PD-I for the expansion of this nonconforming use is an appropriate use of the property.The upgrade in landscaping and screening combined with the paving of the front parking lot should create a better appearance from the street which is of some benefit to the neighborhood. The addition is at the rear of the large building and is centered within this 4+acre site.Allowing the addition should have no greater impact on the surrounding neighborhood. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the requested single-use PD-I for Wilbert Burial Vault Company,subject to compliance with the requirements outlined in paragraphs D,E and F ofthisreport. Staff does not recommend approval of the requested waiver of street improvements to Alexander Road. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were several objectors present.Two letters had been received.This item was discussed concurrently with item no.7,LU01-16-02,a Land Use Plan Amendment. 5 October 4,—.001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 Staff presented the proposed Plan Amendment.Staff then presented the proposed PZD and recommended approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation"above. Cathy Graves stated Wilbert Vault had been in business in Little Rock since 1948 and had been at this location since 1964.Shestatedherswasasmallbusinesswith20employees.She askedforapprovaloftherezoning. Elaine Crouse,president of the Alexander Road Neighborhood Association,spoke in opposition.She passed out a packet of information which included a copy of a site plan which had been presented by Troy Laha at the August meeting of the association. Ms.Crouse commented that the plan presented by Mr.Laha differed greatly from the one before the Commission in that much more landscaping and buffering was shown on the previous plan. She stated increased landscaping would help to reduce noise and dust created on the site.Ms.Crouse stated the association was not opposed to the rezoning for Wilbert Vault but they wanted more improvements made to the landscaping and buffering. Jim Conner,representing the ownership of 60 undeveloped acres adjacent to the south,addressed the Commission.He stated his concerns were also noise and dust.He stated they had decided not to oppose the rezoning if the following three conditions outlined in a package of information he presented to the Commission were met: 1)Approval is granted to the Wilbert Burial Vault Co.,Inc.of Little Rock subject to the current Planned Development Industrial (PDI) requirements for a Single-Use Application.We understand this requires a single phase development with all conditions tied to the building permit. 2)That the "Grass Areas"buffer shown on the Wilbert development plan in the application,be secured with an eight foot high solid board screening fence located across the width of the property at least one hundred fifty feet from the rear property line.This would provide a modest separation between our residential homes and the industrial use. 6 October 4,301 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 3)And finally with regards to the Land Use Plan, we support staff's recommendation which is opposed to change this site to Mixed Industrial Classification (MIC).Our preference would be to change it to the same residential classification which designates out tract and most of the lands adjacent to Wilbert. Wood Ussery,of ¹3 Natchez Lane,also stated that he felt the neighborhood had been misled by the "switch"in plans between what had been shown at the neighborhood association meeting and what had been presented to the Commission. B.J.Wyrick,a neighborhood resident and member of theLittleRockBoardofDirectors,said she supported the PD-I but she also had concerns about the alleged change in the plan. Janet Berry,president of SWLR UP,spoke in opposition to the Plan Change.She stated she was supportive of the business expanding but she wanted an upgrade in landscaping and no waiver of street improvements. Cathy Graves responded that she had never seen the plan which had been submitted by Troy Laha to the neighborhood association.She stated she had tried to join the association but had been denied membership because hers was a business not a residence.She apologized for any misunderstanding that had been created as a result of Mr. Laha's actions. In response to a question from Commissioner Lowry,Dana Carney of the Planning Staff commented on the two plans. He stated that he also had not seen the first plan,only that plan which had been presented to the Commission.He commented that the first plan appeared to comply fully with landscape and screening requirements which would be required if this were a new development.Mr.Carney stated that the applicant was required only a percentage increase in landscaping equal to the percentage increase in building expansion.He stated it was difficult to comply with all aspects of the code since the site was already developed.Mr.Carney reiterated staff's position of support. 7 October 4,.001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 In response to questions from Commissioner Adcock,Ms. Graves stated the property would be "kept-up". At the request of Commissioner Berry,Tad Borkowski of Public Works described the required street improvements. He restated staff's position of not supporting a waiver of street improvements.He stated staff would support a deferral for 5 years or until development occurs on adjacent tracts that generates street improvements, whichever occurs first. Commissioner Lowry asked Ms.Graves if she would consider deferring the item to meet with staff and the neighbors. Ms.Graves responded that she would prefer that the Commission act on the issue.She stated she could not put landscaping across the front of the site without loosing an additional row of parking spaces.She noted she was already loosing one row because of the requirement to dedicate right-of-way. Dana Carney suggested planting the required landscaping in the right-of-way,with a franchise.Public Works Staff indicated support for such a plan. Ms.Crouse reiterated her concern about dust on the site. Chairman Downing commented that there would continue to be dust on the site if nothing were done at all.He suggested the parties meet for 15 minutes to see if any common ground could be found. The Commission recessed for 15 minutes. After the break,staff informed the Commission that there was no agreement on any of the points of concern. Cathy Graves stated she willingly agreed with staff's suggestion to place landscaping in the right-of-way between the parking lot and the street.She stated the dust issue would be reduced by the proposed paving of the front parking lot. In response to a question from Commissioner Floyd,Ms. Graves stated the proposed new mixer and silo would also help reduce dust. 8 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:7.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-7092 Chairman Downing noted that there were only 8 commissioners present.He offered Ms.Graves the opportunity to defer the item.Ms.Graves asked if any neighbor would speak for the project.None responded. Ms.Graves chose not to request deferral. Ms.Crouse reiterated her desire to see more landscaping on the site. Commissioner Faust stated the proposed plan met the requirements of the new Landscape Ordinance.She stated she felt Ms.Graves'ffer to landscape the right-of-way was "generous." At Commissioner Berry's request,Director Wyrick restated her position.She stated she opposed the plan amendment, she supported the PD-I and she was not happy with the way the site was going to look. A motion was made to approve the Land Use Plan Amendment. The motion failed by a vote of 0 ayes,8 noes and 3 absent. A motion was made to approve the PD-I,subject to compliance with the conditions proposed by staff and the applicant's agreement to put the required street perimeter landscaping in the right-of-way.The motion was approved by a vote of 6 ayes,1 noe,3 absent and 1 abstaining (Adcock). A motion was made to approve the requested waiver of street improvements'he motion failed by a vote of 0 ayes,8 noes and 3 absent. A motion was made to approve a deferral of street improvements for 5 years,until adjacent development or until a public project;whichever occurs first. The motion was approved by a vote of 7 ayes,1 noe and 3 absent. 9 October 4-,=001 ITEM NO.:8 FILE NO.:S-1237-A NAME:Harvest Foods —Revised Subdivision Site Plan Review LOCATION:6800 Asher Avenue DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Shur Value Stamps,Inc.Morgan Building Systems 12103 I-30 234 Beacon RoadLittleRock,AR 72209 Walnut Ridge,AR 72476 AREA:6.52+acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:C-3 ALLOWED USES:Commercial PROPOSED USE:Commercial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested. A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The C-3 zoned property at 6800 Asher Avenue is occupied byaHarvestFoodsGroceryStoreandadetached,gas-pump operation.The gas-pump structure was approved by the Commission through site plan review on January 21,1999. The applicant proposes to construct a third structure on the site;requiring site plan review.The proposal is toplacea20footby40footstructureonthesitefor tobacco sales.The structure will be located within theexisting,paved parking lot and will displace 12 to 13 parking spaces.The "Tobacco Barn"will also have a drive- up window.Proposed hours of operation are 8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.,7 days a week.A 10 foot by 3 foot wall signwillbemountedonthebuilding's south facade.10 foot by 4 foot wall signs will be placed on the east and westfacades.No other signage is proposed.One row of parkingwillberestripedtoone-way only to accommodate the drive- October 4,'001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1237-A in window.The remaining 261 parking spaces well exceed the ordinance requirement for the site.Placement of the building exceeds all required setbacks. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: This site is currently occupied by a 32,250 square foot grocery store,a detached,gas-pump operation and a large, paved parking lot.Single family residences are locatedacrossBryantStreettotheeast.A multifamily development is adjacent to the north.Convenience stores are located at Asher and 36 and Asher and Bryant.A multiuse commercial development and a mobile home park arelocatedacross36Streettothewest.The area in generalischaracterizedbyamixtureofzoninganduses. C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site and the John Barrow,Westwood and College Terrace Neighborhood Associations were notified of the issue.As ofthiswriting,staff has received one:telephone call from the John Barrow Neighborhood Association indicating opposition. D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps brought up to the current ADA standards.2.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater:No permanent buildings or foundations within theexistingsewermaineasement. Entergy:No Comments. AEUCLA:No Comments. Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted. 2 October 4,=001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1237-A Water:No objection. Fire Department:Additional fire hydrant may be required. Count Plannin :No Comments. CATA:Project site is located on bus routes ¹14 and 21 and will affect bus radius,turnout and route.Please inform CATA of construction start and end dates. F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Plannin Division:No Comments. Landsca e Issues:Any displaced landscaping must be appropriately relocated. G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(SEPTEMBER 13,2001) Don Goens was present,representing the item.Staff noted that information was needed on signage,days and hours of operation and the drive-up window.Public Works Comments were noted.The applicant was advised to provide the needed information to staff no later than Wednesday, September 19,2001.The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to the full Commission. H.ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised plan and additional information to staff on September 18,2001.The revised plan clearly showed the drive-up window and the realignmentoftheparkingspacesalongonerowtoaccommodatethe window.Signage plans and hours of operation were presented as addressed in the paragraphs above.To staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding issues.The additionofthisproposedsmallbuildingonthesitewillnot disrupt the site and should have no effect on neighboringproperties. I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the revised site plan subjecttocompliancewiththerequirementsnotedinparagraphsD, E and F of this report. 3 October 4,001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1237-A PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) The applicant was present.There were two objectors present. Four letters of opposition had been received.Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above. Commissioner Floyd commented that he felt the proposed building was located on the worst place on the site for traffic circulation.The applicant,Don Goens,responded that his company felt this was the best site for the building. In response to a question from Commissioner Berry,Mr.Goens stated this area of the parking lot was not used much. Mr.Goens responded to concerns raised by Commissioner Adcock bystatingthatthestorehadhiredanoff-duty police officer to help with security on the store property.Commissioner Adcock also voiced concerns about traffic on the site. Ruth Bell,of the League of Women Voters,also expressed concerns about traffic on the site. Janet Berry,president of SWLR UP,spoke on behalf of the John Barrow Neighborhood Association.She expressed concerns abouttraffic. A motion was made to approve the application as recommended by staff.The motion failed by a vote of 5 ayes,4 noes and 3 absent.The item was denied. 4 October 4,=001 ITEM NO.:9 FILE NO.:2-5557-A NAME:Harris Revised Conditional Use Permit LOCATION:2923 West 65 Street OWNER/APPLICANT:Rex-Temple,Inc. PROPOSAL:A revised conditional use permit is requested to permit expansion of this retail use on I-2 zoned property. STAFF REPORT: This item was inadvertently included in the legal ad for thismeeting.It was,in fact,filed for the October 18,2001 agenda.All notices were sent for the October 18,2001 hearingdate.The item should be deferred by the Commission toOctober18,2001. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 4,2001) Staff informed the Commission that this application was inadvertently included in the legal ad for the October 4,2001 meeting,but was actually filed for the October 18,2001 agenda.Staff noted that notices were sent for the October 18,2001 hearing date,and that the application needed to be deferred to that agenda. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the October 18,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed byavoteof9ayes,0 nays and 2 absent.The application was deferred. October 4,2001 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:10 FILE NO.:G-23-309 Name:Alley between West 4 Street and Plateau Street in Block 5,Plateau Addition City ofLittleRock—right-of-way Abandonment. Location:Approximately 700 feet of Alley north of 4 Street. Owner/A licant:Robert Brown ~Re e et:To abandon the 16 feet wide by 700 feet long alley right-of-way in Block 5 Plateau Addition,City ofLittleRock. STAFF REVIEW: 1.Public Need for this alle Alley is currently constructed as a public alley with narrow pavement providing access to UAMS property. 2.Master Street Plan Master Street Plan reflects no need for this section of the alley. 3.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets There is sufficient right-of-way on Plateau Street and West 4 "Street. 4.Develo ment Potential Applicant plans to incorporate alley in future Building expansion. 5.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect The general area is made up of a mixture of office and commercial uses. 1 October 4,2001 SUBDIVISION MINUTES There being no further business before the Commission,the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. iln cg Date ~c Chairman Sec e ary