pc_12 07 2000subLITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION HEARING
SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD
DECEMBER 7,2000
4:00 P.M.
Z.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum
A Quorum was present being eight in number.
ZZ.Approval of the Minutes of the October 26,2000 and
November 9,2000 Meetings.The minutes were approved
as mailed.
ZZZ.Members Present:Craig Berry
Pam Adcock
Rohn MuseBillRector
Judith Faust
Mizan Rahman
Obray Nunnley
Richard Downing
Members Absent:Hugh Earnest
Bob Lowry
Fred Allen,Jr.
City Attorney:Cindy Dawson
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LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBDIVISION AGENDA
DECEMBER 7,2000
I.DEFERRED ITEMS:
A.Green —Short-Form PCD (Z-3875-A)
B.Van Buren Street —Right-of-Way Abandonment (G-23-305)
C.Z-6920 10014 Colonel Glenn Road R-2 to I-2
I I .PRELMINARY PLATS:
1.Broadmoor North Addition (Lots 120R,121R and 147R)
Replat (S-6-A)
2.Jay Smith Addition (Lots 3R and 5R)—Replat (S-310-E)
3.Scenic Estates Addition —Preliminary Plat (S-1294)
4.General Commercial Subdivision —Preliminary Plat(S-1296)
4.1.Mabelvale West Dollar General Store —Revised
Conditional Use Permit (Z-6866-B)
III.PLANNED ZONING DEVELOPMENTS:
5.Bowman Plaza —Revised POD (Z-4213-E)
6.Community Bakery —Revised PCD (Z-4563-B)
7.Taco Bell —Revised PCD (Z-4654-A)
8.McClellan —Short-Form POD (Z-6946)
8.1.LUOO-13-02 A Land Use Plan Amendment in the
65 "Street East Planning District from Single
Family to Suburban Office in the 5700 Block of
Meadowlark Drive.
9.Forest Gardens —Long-Form PRD (Z-6948)
Agenda,Page Two
IV.SITE PLAN REVIEWS:
10.Rest Inn —Subdivision Site Plan Review (S-434-L)
11.Ryder Trucks —Subdivision Site Plan Review (S-1297)
12 .Kanis Apartments —Subdivision Site Plan Review
(S-1299)
V.CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:
13.Access Academy —Revised Conditional Use Permit
(Z-4032-B)
14.Chenal Parkway Mini-Storage —Revised Conditional Use
Permit (Z-5600-B)
15.Divinity Gardens Cemetery —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6929)
16.Robertson Accessory Dwelling —Conditional Use Permit(Z-6931)
17.Otter Creek Animal Clinic —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6939)
18.Deloney Adult Day Care —Conditional Use Permit
(Z-6942)
19.Lucas Duplex —Conditional Use Permit (Z-6947)
VI .OTHER MATTERS:
20.Z-6120-B Western Perimeter of the R-2 to MF-12
proposed Capitol Lakes
Estates,west of Cooper
Orbit Road
21.Gamble Road —Right-of-Way Abandonment (G-23-306)
22.(G-25-179)Street Name Change;a portion of East
Markham Street to President Clinton
Avenue
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December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:A FILE NO.:Z-3875-A
NAME:Green —Short-Form PCD
LOCATION:12825 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER:SURVEYOR:
Alvin Green Donald W.Brooks
9910 Chicot Road 20820 Arch StreetLittleRock,AR 72209 Hensley,AR 72065
AREA:3.77 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:C-3/R-2 ALLOWED USES:Commercial
PROPOSED USE:Boat sales and display;
C-3 permitted uses
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone the property at 12825 I-30
from C-3/R-2 to PCD in order to allow boat sales and
display as a permitted use,which the property's current,
zoning does not allow.The boat sales and display businessiscurrentlybeingoperatedatthissite,within a portionoftheexistingcommercialbuilding.The applicant hasalsorecentlyconstructeda40footby70footbuilding(for boat storage)at the east end of the existingbuilding.A gravel area for the display of boats has been
shown on the proposed site plan.There is currently achurchwhichoccupiesthewestone-half of the existingbuilding.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing commercial building andasphaltparkingbetweenthebuildingandI-30.There is asecondbuilding(east end of the existing building)whichhasrecentlybeenconstructed.
December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3875-A
There is a mixture of commercial uses along I-30 to theeastandwestandacrossI-30 to the north.There is acreekwithinthesouthernportionoftheproperty,with theOptimistClubPark(race track)and a truck servicebusinessfurthersouth.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Alexander Road and SWLR UP Neighborhood Associations
were notified of the public hearing.As of this writing,staff has received no comment from the neighborhood.
D .ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
All properties are located in floodway.City does not
allow any structures in floodway.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment.
ARKLA:No Comment received.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:No objection.A water main extension installed at
the expense of the developer will be required to provide waterservicetothisproperty.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA: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 Commercial andIndustrial.The applicant has applied for a Planned
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3875-A
Commercial Development for a boat sales dealership.The
property is currently zoned C-3 General Commercial.A land
use plan amendment is not required.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:
The Chicot West/I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan
contains the economic development goal of providing a mixed
commercial/residential environment that will promote the
safety,attractiveness,and value of the area while
creating a competitive and adaptable economic climate that
encourages investment and diversity of employment
opportunities.
The Chicot West/I-30 South Neighborhood Action Plan alsostatestherecommendationofconcentrating"...developmenteffortsinthemoreurbanizednorthernportionofthestudyarea..."This property is located on the northern boundaryofthestudyarea.
Landsca e Issues:
The proposed parking area encroaches into the 30 foot widestreetbufferrequiredwhenabuttinganexpresswayunless
located within a "mature area"designation.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:
Alvin Green and Bill Wiedower were present,representing
the application.Staff briefly described the proposed PCD
and noted that some additional information was needed on
the project.
Staff noted that this property is in the floodway,and that
no new structures could be constructed in the floodway.
This issue was briefly discussed.Staff suggested that the
application be deferred until the floodway issue could be
resolved.The applicant noted that a deferral would be
requested.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the
application to the full Commission for resolution.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3875-A
H.ANALYSIS:
As noted in the Public Works Comments (paragraph D)and intheSubdivisionCommitteeComments(paragraph G),thepropertyat12825I-30 is located in the floodway and theCitydoesnotallowanynewconstructioninthefloodway.Staff and the Subdivision Committee feel that thisapplicationshouldbedeferredtoallowtheapplicant timetoresolvethefloodwayissue.
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on October 11,2000 requesting that this application be deferred to theDecember7,2000 agenda.The applicant notes that anengineeringfirmhasbeenhiredtodoapreliminarystudytodetermineifanyimprovementsmadedownstreamhavealteredthefloodway.If not,the applicant will thendetermineifhewantstheengineeringfirmtoperform thenecessaryworktoobtainarevisionofthefloodmaps.Staff supports the deferral as requested.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that this application be deferred to theDecember7,2000 agenda.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronOctober11,2000 requesting that this application bedeferredtotheDecember7,2000 agenda.Staff supported thedeferralrequest.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission forinclusionwithintheConsentAgendafordeferraltothe
December 7,2000 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.Themotionpassedbyavoteof10ayes,0 nays and 1 absent.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on November 16,2000requestingthatthisapplicationbedeferredtotheJanuary25,2000 meeting.The applicant has retained an engineering firm todetermineifrecentimprovementsdownstreamhavealteredthe
floodway,which might warrant changes to the FEMA flood maps.
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December 7,'000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:A (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-3875-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted aletteronNovember16,2000 requesting that this application be
deferred to the January 25,2001 agenda.Staff supported the
deferral request.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the
January 25,2001 agenda.A motion to that effect was made.
The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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River City Painting and Construction Company,Inc.
9910 Chicot Road
Littk Rock,AR 72209
Fax ¹501-56S-1396
RE:Property owned.by Allvm and Eartha Green
To Whom It May Concern:
We received the certi6ed letter today regarding the notice of pubhc hearing on an
application to rezone property located at 12825 1-30,little Rock,Arkansas.We have uo
opposition to your cutmIt plans to build a building for boat sales.We wish you the best
of luck in your new building.
Sincerely,
Cindy Loftin
Vice President
RECEIVED
OCT 3 0 2oorj
BY
December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:G-23-305
Name:5021 Hawthorne Lot 7,Block
13 Newton Addition right-of-
way Abandonment.
Location:SE corner of Van Buren and
Hawthorne Street.
Owner/A licant:Jerry Bishop
~Re est:To abandon the 15 feet wide
by 140 feet long Van BurenStreetright-of-way on the
side of 5021 HawthorneStreetandincorporate with
existing lot.
STAFF REVIEW:
1.Public Need for This Ri ht-of-Wa
Van Buren Street is currently constructed as a public
street with 28 feet wide pavement providing access to
residential property.
2.Master Street Plan
There is no need for more than 50 feet residential
standards right-of-way at this location.
3.Need for Ri ht-of-Wa on Ad'acent Streets
This property has frontage on Hawthorne with 80 feet of
R-O-W.
4.Develo ment Potential
Owner wants to include existing improvements in lot
lines.
5.Nei hborhood Land Use and Effect
The general area is made up of a residential homes.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:G-23-3056.Nei hborhood Position
All abutting property owners were notified of the
public hearing.
7.Effect on Public Services or Utilities
Entergy —has no objection to the abandonment but wants
to retain 15 feet wide easement.
ARKLA —has no objection to abandonment.
Southwestern Bell —has no objection to the
abandonment.
Water Works —has no objection.
Wastewater Utility —has no objection but wants to
retain 15 feet easement.
Fire Department —has no objection.
Neighborhood and Planning —has no objection to
abandonment.
8.Public Welfare and Safet Issues
Abandoning this street will have no adverse effects on
the public welfare and safety.
STAFF RECOMMENDAT ION:
Staff recommends approval of 15 feet right-of-way
abandonment along Van Buren side of 5021 Hawthorne Street asfiled.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:B FILE NO.:G-23-305
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(October 5,2000)
Applicant was not present.This item was discussed briefly.
Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission for
final approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(OCTOBER 26,2000)
This item was placed on the consent agenda for deferral to
the December 7,2000 meeting.A motion was made to accept
the consent agenda and was approved with a vote of 10 ayes,
0 nayes,and 1 absent.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(December 7,2000)
Staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for
resolution.The Chairperson placed the item before the
Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for
approval as recommended by staff.The motion to approve the
application passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays,3 absent.
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December i,2000
ITEM NO.:C FILE NO.:Z-6920
Owner:James and Margurette Tice
Applicant:J.Gardner Lile,IV
Location:10,014 Colonel Glenn Road
Request:Rezone from R-2 to I-2
Purpose:Unspecified,future development
Size:2 acres
Existing Use:Single family residential structure
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Office/warehouse complex;zoned I-1
South —Wholesale distribution companies;zoned I-2
East —Mixture of site-built homes and single-wide
manufactured homes;zoned R-2
West —Nonconforming,wholesale oil productsdistributioncompany;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
1 ~Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street Plan as
a principal arterial,dedication of right-of-way to 55 feet
from centerline is required.
With Buildin Permit
2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master Street
Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to this street
including 5-foot sidewalks with planned development.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 Grading Permit must be obtained prior to commencement of anysitework.
6.Contact Mel Hall at Civil Engineering Section at 371-4461 for
Floodplain Development Permit information and forms.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is located on a CATA Bus Route.
December '000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6920
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site,allresidentswithin300feetandtheJohnBarrowNeighborhood
Association were notified of the rezoning request.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the I-430 Planning District.The adopted
Plan recommends "LI"Light Industrial for this site as well asallotherpropertieslocatedaroundtheintersectionofColonel
Glenn and Shacklefozd Roads'he PK/OS designation which
encompasses a portion of this site as well as properties
adjacent to the east is reflective of a general area along a
floodway.No portion of this particular property lies within
the regulatory floodway and,as such,the PK/OS designation does
not affect the site.The Light Industrial designation has been
in place since a general amendment of the I-430 District Plan in
1987.The applicant'I-2,Light Industrial rezoning request
conforms to the adopted Plan.
The property is located at the southern perimeter of the area
covered by the John Barrow Neighborhood Action Plan which was
adopted in 1996 and is currently being reviewed.The Plan
recognized the area around the Shackleford/Colonel Glenn
Intersection as appropriate for "Industrial,distribution and
related uses."No changes were proposed by the Action Plan in
this area.The I-2 rezoning request conforms to the action
plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this 2+acretractfrom"R-2"Single Family to "I-2"Light Industrial
District.The tract is 141+feet in width and 625+feet in
depth,similar to other tracts in the area.A one-story,brick
and frame,single-family residential structure is located on the
front portion of the tract.The rear of the tract is gravel-
covezed and appears to be used as parking/truck turning for the
abutting industrial use.The applicant indicated no specific
plans for the property once it is rezoned.
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December i 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6920
The property is located within the Light Industrial node around
the intersection of Colonel Glenn and Shackleford Roads.The I-
1 zoned property adjacent to the north is occupied by a multi-
building,office/warehouse complex.The R-2 zoned propertyadjacenttothewestisoccupiedbyanonconforming,wholesaleoildistributioncompany,an industrial
users
Beyond the oil
company is a wholesale landscape company on an I-2 zoned tract.
Riverport Equipment and Aimco Wholesale,two large wholesale
distribution companies,are located on the I-2 zoned propertiesacrossColonelGlennRoad,to the south.A mixture of sitebuilthomesandsingle-wide manufactured homes are located on
the R-2 zoned tract to the east.A nonconforming auto salvage
yard is located on the R-2 zoned tract across Colonel Glenn
Road,to the southwest.
The I-430 District Land Use Plan recommends LI,Light
Industrial,for this tract as well as all of the properties
around the Colonel Glenn/Shackleford intersection.An area of
PK/OS,reflective of a floodway,is located to the east,where
the adjacent residential uses are located.The John Barrow
Neighborhood Action Plan recognizes this area as being
appropriate for industrial,distribution and related uses.
The I-2 zoning request is compatible with uses and zoning in the
area and conforms to the adopted Land Use and Neighborhood
Action Plans.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested I-2,Light
Industrial,zoning.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(NOVEMBER 9,2000)
The applicant,Gar Lile,was present.There were several
objectors present.A letter of support had been submitted byJanetBerry,president of Southwest Little Rock United for
Progress.Staff presented the item and a recommendation of
approval.
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December i 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:C (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6920
Mr.Lile addressed the Commission and stated that the proposedusewasawreckerservice.He stated that Metro Towing would
improve the property and wanted to be sensitive to
neighbors'oncerns.
Beatrice Wawak,of 10002 Colonel Glenn Road,spoke in
opposition.She stated she had lived at that address for 69years's.Wawak expressed concerns about the lights and noisecreatedbyawreckerservice.
James Wawak,of 10008 Colonel Glenn Road,spoke in opposition.
Mr.Wawak also expressed concerns about the proposed use.Hestatedthepropertycurrentlyservedasabufferbetweenhis
family's homes and the industrial uses to the west.Mr.Wawakstatedtheotherindustrialusesceaseoperationatabout5:00
each day while a wrecker service would have activity 24 hours
per day.
Mark Wawak,of 10010 Colonel Glenn Road,also spoke in
opposition and expressed concern about the late hours a wreckerservicewouldoperate.
Commissioner Rahman asked if I-2 required site plan review.Staff responded that it did not.
Commissioner Faust stated that she recognized the
neighbors'oncernsandaskedMr.Lile if the proposed use was in fact the
wrecker service.Mr.Lile responded that Metro Towing was the
prospective buyer.Mr.Lile went on to describe the many other
Industrial uses in the area and expressed his feeling that Metro
Towing would develop the site to be an asset to the
neighborhood.Commissioner Rahman asked how the Commission
could "get site plan review."Staff responded that the
Commission could require a Planned Development.
Commissioner Nunnley asked if there has been any attempt to meet
with the neighbors to resolve the issue.Mr.Lile responded
that he sent a letter to the neighbors offering to arrange a
meeting.Mr.Lile commented that he had spoken with Mark Wawak
and that Mr.Wawak had expressed no opposition.
Commissioner Downing noted that the rezoning request conformed
to the Land Use Plan.He asked what option the Commission had.
Deputy City Attorney Steve Giles responded that the Commission
must consider all issues pertinent to the rezoning request and
December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:S-6-A
NAME:Broadmoor North Addition (Lots 120R,121R and 147R)—Replat
LOCATION:Northwest corner of Garfield Drive and Northmoor Drive
DEVELOPER ENGINEER:
Fred Gray McGetrick and McGetrick
1501 Main Street 319 East Markham St.,Ste.202
Little Rock,AR 72201 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:1.607 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:3 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:0-3
PLANNING DISTRICT:10
CENSUS TRACT:21.02
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None recpxested.
A.PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to replat six (6)lots of the
Broadmoor North Subdivision (Lots 119,120,121,147,148
and 149)into three (3)lots for a future office
development.The proposed replat would create Lots 120R,
121R and 147R.
A replat of this nature would typically be handled at staff
level.However,when additional right-of-way dedication is
recpxired,which is the case here,the replat must be
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is currently undeveloped and grass-covered.
There is a mixture of office and commercial uses,including
a church,to the east along University Avenue.There is a
medical clinic,convenience store and cpxick lube facility
December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-6-A
to the north along West 12 Street.There is undeveloped0-3 zoned property to the south and west,with single-
family residences further west along Cleveland Street.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Broadmoor,Point O'Woods and Oak Forest NeighborhoodAssociationswerenotifiedofthepublichearing.As ofthiswriting,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
2.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.3.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is
damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little
Rock Code.All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
6.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
7.Garfield Drive and Northmoor are classified on the MasterStreetPlanascommercialstreets.Dedicate right-of-way
to 30 feet from centerline.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment.
ARKLA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:A 10 foot utility easement is requested
between Lots 121R/147R and 120R.
Water:No Comment.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-6-A
CATA:Site is close to bus routes ¹17,¹17A and ¹21 and
has no effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
No Comment.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.Staff briefly described the proposed replat.
Mr.McGetrick stated that he had no issues with the staff
comments .
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.It
was noted that the required right-of-way dedication neededtobeshownonthereplat.
After the brief discussion,the Committee forwarded the
replat to the full Commission for final action.
H .ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised replat drawing to staff
on November 20,2000.The revised plat addresses theissuesasraisedbystaffattheSubdivisionCommittee
meeting.The right-of-way dedication as required has been
shown on the plat.
Otherwise,to staff'knowledge,there are no outstandingissuesassociatedwiththereplat.The proposed replatshouldhavenoadverseeffectonthegeneralarea.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat subject tocompliancewiththerequirementsasnotedinparagraphsD
and E of this report.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-6-A
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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December i,2000
ITEM NO.:2 FILE NO.:S-310-E
NAME:Jay Smith Addition (Lots 3R and 5R)—Replat
LOCATION:North side of Cantrell Road,just east of
Keightly Drive
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Coulson Family Ltd.Partnership McGetrick and McGetrick
Pike Avenue 319 East Markham St.,Ste.202
No.Little Rock,AR 72114 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:2.71 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:2 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING R-5/C-3
PLANNING DISTRICT:3
CENSUS TRACT:22.01
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Deferral of street improvements to Cantrell Road
A.PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to replat three (3)lots of the Jay
Smith Addition (Lots 2,3 and 5)into two (2)lots.The
proposed replat would create Lots 3R and 5R.The applicant
proposes to add a portion of Lot 5 to Lots 2/3 to create
Lot 3R for future commercial development.
A replat of this nature would typically be handled at stafflevel.However,when additional right-of-way dedication is
required,which is the case here,the replat must be
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
December i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-310-E
As part of this application,the applicant is requesting
deferral of street improvements to Cantrell Road until Lot
3R re-develops.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is currently an apartment complex on Lot 5 and a
restaurant on Lots 2/3.The area of Lot 5 to be added to
Lots 2/3 is undeveloped.There is a mixture of commercial
uses to the south,east and west along Cantrell Road,with
single-family residences to the north.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Meriwether Neighborhood Association was notified of the
public hearing.As of this writing,staff has received no
comment from the neighborhood.
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 55
feet from centerline is required.
2.Keightly Drive is classified on the Master Street Plan
as a collector street.Dedicate right-of-way to 30 feet
from centerline.
3.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
4.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
5.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.
6.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
7.Stozmwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
8.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
9.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are
required.
10.Cantrell Road has a 1999 average daily traffic count of
27,000.
11.This subdivision must comply with new land alteration
ordinance,buffers,and tree removal.
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-310-E
12.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development on Cantrell Road (Phase 1 Principal
Arterial).
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Existing sewer mains with easements required on
Final Plat.Contact Little Rock Wastewater for details.
APEL:No Comment.
AEGCLA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate thissitetodeterminewhetheradditionalpublicorprivatefire
hydrants will be required.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is near bus route ¹1 and has no effect on bus
radius,turnout and route.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
No Comment.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.
Staff briefly described the proposed replat.
Staff noted several items that needed to be shown on the
replat.This included showing easement(s)for the existing
sewer mains on the property.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Mr.
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ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-310-E
McGetrick stated that he would like to provide a reduced
right-of-way dedication for Cantrell Road,with the
remainder of the right-of-way to be a dedicated easement.
He noted that this had been done with other developments
along this portion of Cantrell Road.He also noted that
the street improvements for Cantrell Road would be
constructed or an in-lieu contribution provided.
After the brief discussion,the Committee forwarded the
replat to the full Commission for final action.
H.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised replat drawing to staff
on November 20,2000.The revised plat addresses most of
the issues as raised by staff at the Subdivision Committee
meeting.The applicant needs to submit a revised plat
noting the name and address of the property owner.
The applicant has shown the required right-of-way
dedication on the plat.The plat reflects a 45-foot right-
of-way dedication for Cantrell Road with a 10-foot utility
and sidewalk easement.Public Works is in agreement with
the proposed dedication.
As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant is requesting a
deferral of street improvements to Cantrell Road until Lot
3R of this replat re-develops.Public Works supports the
deferral of street improvements for five (5)years or until
re-development of Lot 3R,Jay Smith Addition.
Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the replat.The proposed replat should have no
adverse effect on the general area.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed replat subject to
the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.2.The applicant must submit a revised replat drawing with
the name and address of the property owner noted.3.Staff supports the deferral of street improvements to
Cantrell Road for five (5)years or redevelopment of Lot
3R,whichever occurs first.
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December "i,:2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:2 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-310-E
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7g 2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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December I,2000
ITEM NO.:3 FILE NO.:S-1294
NAME:Scenic Estates Addition —Preliminary Plat
LOCATION:South end of Scenic Boulevard
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Peterson Family Enterprises,Inc.White-Daters and Associates
1139 Peterson Farms Road 401 S.Victory Street
Carlisle,AR 72024 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:13.68 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:3 FT.NEW STREET:525 lf
ZONING:R-2
PLANNING DISTRICT:4
CENSUS TRACT:16
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None recpxested.
A.PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 13.68 acres at the endofScenicBlvd.into three (3)lots for single-familyresidentialdevelopment.The applicant proposes toconstructa"T"turnaround at the existing end of ScenicBlvd.,with a gated private road (cul-de-sac)to serve thethree(3)single-family lots.All of the lots will befinalplattedatthesametime.
The proposed plat also shows a "Tract A"at the southwest
corner of the property.This will be an open space tractthatwillbesoldtoanabuttingpropertyowner.
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ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1294
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The property is undeveloped and wooded with the exceptionofonevacantsingle-family structure.There are single-
family residences to the north,south and west,with Little
Rock Country Club property to the east.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Heights Neighborhood Association was notified of the
public hearing.As of this writing,staff has received no
comment from the neighborhood.
D .ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Proposed private street must comply with minor
residential street standards;45-foot easement and
24-foot wide pavement.
2.Proposed turn-around must comply with typical hammerhead
dimensions established by ordinance.(80'x40')
3.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
4.Show drainage and utility easements crossing property,
for future City maintenance.
5.Abandon existing right-of-way.
6.This property must comply with new land alteration
ordinance,buffers,and tree removal.
7.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little
Rock Code.All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements to
serve property.
AP&L:No Comment.
AS%LA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:Water main extension with easement required.Will
consider a Private Line Agreement for service to ¹55 Scenic
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ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1294
Blvd.The Little Rock Fire Department needs to evaluate this
site to determine on-site fire protection requirements.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is near bus routes ¹1 and ¹21 and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
No Comment.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Tim Daters was present,representing the application.
Staff reviewed the proposed preliminary plat with the
Committee,noting several items that needed to be shown on
the preliminary plat drawing.
In response to a question from staff,Mr.Daters noted that
all of the lots would be final platted at the same time.
He also noted that an old 50 foot right-of-way would be
abandoned as part of this application,if he could not find
documentation showing that the abandonment had already
taken place.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Mr.
Daters noted that he would coordinate a garbage pick-up
plan with Public Works.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
H.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawing
to staff on November 22,2000.The revised plat addresses
the issues as raised by staff at the Subdivision Committee
meeting.The applicant has shown front platted building
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SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:3 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1294
lines and zoning on the plat as required.The applicant
has also noted that an old 50 foot right-of-way which
crossed this property was abandoned a number of years ago.
As noted in paragraph G.,the applicant will coordinate a
garbage pick-up plan with the Public Works Department.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding
issues associated with the preliminary plat.The plat
should have no adverse impact on surrounding properties.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject
to the requirements as noted in paragraphs D and E of this
report.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Tim Daters was present,representing the application.There was
one (1)objector present.Staff briefly described the proposed
preliminary plat with a recommendation of approval with
conditions.
Denny Bellingrath addressed the Commission in opposition to the
preliminary plat.She asked for a deferral of the application
and discussed property values.
Jim Lawson,Director of Planning and Development,informed the
Commission that this is a three (3)lot single-family plat on
13 acres,with no variances requested.
Vice-Chair Berry noted that further subdivision of the property,
beyond three lots,would have to come back before the Planning
Commission.
There was a motion to approve the preliminary plat as
recommended by staff.The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent.
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December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:4 FILE NO.:S-1296
NAME:General Commercial Subdivision —Preliminary Plat
LOCATION:North side of Mabelvale West Road,west of the
intersection of Mabelvale West Road and Mabelvale Main Street
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Ashcraf t/Cross McGetrick and McGetrick
13304 Sardis Road 319 East Markham St.,Ste.202
Little Rock,AR 72103 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:5.23 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:2 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:C-1
PLANNING DISTRICT:15
CENSUS TRACT:41.03
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
A.PROPOSAL:
The applicant proposes to subdivide 5.23 acres of C-1 zoned
property along the north side of Mabelvale West Road into
two (2)lots.Lot 1 as shown on the proposed plat was
recently approved for a Dollar General Store development,
with a revised Conditional Use Permit for revisions to the
approved site plan also being on this agenda (Item 4.1).
Lot 2 will be for future commercial development.The
applicant has noted that Lot 1 will be final platted first,
with Lot 2 being held on preliminary plat and not finaled
until a future development is proposed.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site is undeveloped and partially wooded.There is a
daycare center,single-family residences and two churches
December i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1296
located to the west of this site.There is undeveloped R-2
zoned property to the north,with single-family residences
further north.There is a mixture of commercial andresidentialusestothesouthandeastacrossMabelvale
West Road,with undeveloped C-3 property and a conveniencestoretothenortheast.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Mavis Circle,Pinedale and SWLR UP Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.As ofthiswriting,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood.
D .ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements 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.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.5.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
6.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are
required.
7.Mabelvale Pike has a 1999 average daily traffic count of
10,000.
8.A grading permit and development permit for special
flood hazard area is required prior to construction.
9.The minimum Finish Floor elevation of 301.0 is required
to be shown on plat and grading plans.
10.This subdivision must comply with new land alteration
ordinance,buffers tree removal,etc.
11.Share driveway between Lot 1 and Lot 2.Show driveway
location for Lot 2.
12.Dedicate regulatory floodway easement to the City.
13.Provide design of drainage structure under driveway
where floodway encroachment occurs to satisfy conditions
of variance approval by Board of Adjustment.
14.Prepare a letter of pending development addressing
streetlights as required by Section 31-403 of the Little
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Rock Code.All requests should be forwarded to Traffic
Engineering.
E .UTZLZTZES AND FZRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNZNG
Wastewater:Existing sewer mains with easements required on
Final Plat.Contact Little Rock Wastewater for details.
AP&L:A 30-foot utility easement is requested along the
east property line of Lot 1.
ARKLA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges.A water main extension and/or
site fire protection may be required.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is close to bus route ¹17 and ¹17A and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
F.ZSSUES/TECHNZCAL/DESZGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Zssues:
No Comment.
G.SUBDZVZSZON COMMZTTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.
Staff briefly reviewed the proposed preliminary plat,
noting that several additional items needed to be shown on
the preliminary plat.
Zn response to a question from staff,Mr.McGetrick noted
that Lot 1.would be final platted first,with Lot 2 being
held as preliminary plat and not finaled until a
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development is planned for that lot.
The Public Works recpxirements were discussed.Bob Turner,
Director of Public Works,noted that the driveway for Lot 1
needed to be a shared drive between Lots 1 and 2,to
satisfy a sight/distance issue.The floodway issues
associated with this property were discussed.Mr.Turner
noted that the applicant needed to dedicate the floodway to
the City.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the
preliminary plat to the full Commission for final action.
H.ANALYSZS:
The applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat drawingtostaffonNovember22,2000.The revised plat addresses
most of the concerns as raised by staff at the Subdivision
Committee meeting.The property owner information and
sewer easement have been noted on the plat.The applicant
has also shown driveway locations on the plat.A shared
drive between lots 1 and 2 has been shown,as recpxired byPublicWorks,with a second drive being shown for Lot 2.
Public Works supports the drive locations as shown.
The applicant must submit a revised preliminary plat
drawing with the following additional notations:
1.Source of title2.Names of all abutting property owners3.Correct zoning of property4.Floodway dedication
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding
issues associated with the preliminary plat.The proposedplatshouldhavenoadverseimpactontheadjacent
property.
Z .STAFF RECOMMENDATZONS:
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject
to the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the recpxirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.2.The applicant must submit a revised preliminary plat
drawing with the additional notations as mentioned in
paragraph H.of this report.
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December i,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:4 (Cont.)FILE NO.:S-1296
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:4.1 FILE NO.:Z-6866-B
NAME:Mabelvale West Dollar General Store
Revised Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:10130 Mabelvale West Road
OWNER/APPLICANT:Robert Ashcraft and Family /Pat McGetrick
PROPOSAL:To amend an existing conditional use permit
for a Dollar General Store with accompanying
parking on this property zoned C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial,located at 10,130
Mabelvale West Road.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
The proposed 1.44 acre site is near the intersection of
Train Station Drive and Mabelvale West on the north side of
Mabelvale West Road,just west of the intersection of
Mabelvale West and Mabelvale Main.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned C-1,Neighborhood Commercial,as
are properties to the north and east.The property to the
northwest is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential.Part of
the property to the west is zoned 0-3,General Office,
while the rest is zoned R-2.The property across Mabelvale
West to the southwest is zoned Z-2,Light Industrial.To
the south and southeast across Mabelvale West,the zoning
is R-2.
The abutting properties to the north,east,and most of the
land to the west is vacant and contains scattered trees and
brush.There is a house adjacent to the southwest,which is
a daycare,and to the south across Mabelvale West are
single family homes.Further to the east,is a Fina Gas
station,and there are some industrial uses to the
southwest.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:4.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6866-B
Staff believes this proposed use would cause little adverse
impact on the area as long as proper screening,and low
intensity lighting directed downward and inward to the site
are put into place.
The Mavis Circle,Pinedale Neighborhood Associations,
Southwest Little Rock United for Progress,all property
owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet
that could be identified,were notified of the public
hearing.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed site would have one shared access driveway
onto Mabelvale West,shared with the property immediately
to the east.There would be approximately 28 on-site
parking spaces with 2 handicapped accessible spaces.The
ordinance requires one space for every 300 gross squarefeetoffloorspace.That would result in 25 required
spaces for this proposal,two of which would need to be
handicapped accessible.
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
The eastern perimeter landscape strip width must be a
minimum of 6.7 feet.
A 6-foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with its
face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings,is
required along the western perimeter.
An irrigation system to water the landscaping will be
required.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(MasterStreetPlan).Construct one-half street improvement to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
b.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.c.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.d.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
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e.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are
required.
6.UTZLZTY,FZRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS:
Water:An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges.A water main extension and/or
on-site fire protection may be required.
Wastewater:Existing 15"sewer main located on property or
along property line.Must be located prior to construction
of project.Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for
details.
Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Five foot easements requested along the east
property line,and on the inside of the southern half of
the buffer along the west property line.Contact the
utility regarding dedication of easements.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted,but include fire
hydrants as required by code.
CATA:Site is on to bus routes ¹17 and ¹17A and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
7.STAFF ANALYSZS:
On September 14,2000,the Planning Commission approved a
conditional use permit to allow the construction of a
Dollar General Store on this property zoned C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial.The applicant has requested to
amend that C.U.P.on this 1.44 acre site.The amendment
includes reducing the size of the building from 8,674 to
7,500 square feet,and minor changes to the driveway and
parking area.The lot that the store would be located on is
proposed as lot 1 of a replat that is Ztem 4 on this same
agenda.
One single-story building would be built,approximately 14
feet tall,containing about 7,500 square feet.All setback
and siting requirements are met by the proposed site plan.
The proposed operating hours are 9 a.m.to 7 p.m.Monday
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ITEM NO.:4.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6866-B
through Saturday,and 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.on Sunday.The
applicant proposes 28 parking spaces versus the required
minimum of 25 spaces.Entergy has asked for five foot
easements along the east property line,and on the inside
of the southern half of the buffer along the west propertyline.These would be used to service this proposed building
and lot 2 facilities.They do not affect the building
location and are outside the buffer on the west side.There
is no required buffer on the east side and Staff believes
the easement request is reasonable.The applicant would
work directly with the utility to dedicate the easements.
The proposal should cause little adverse impact to the area
as long as proper screening,and low intensity lighting
directed downward and inward to the site,are put into
place.It is critical that all means possible be used to
minimize light spillover onto surrounding residential
property.Staff believes that the proposed use would be
reasonable at this location.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.
b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.Comply with the fire department comment.
d.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed
downward and inward to the property and not towards any
residential zoned area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present representing the application.Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the
comments provided to the applicant.The only two areas discussed
were the screening and buffer requirements and the comments made
by Public Works.After the discussion the applicant appeared to
understand the requirements.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:4.1 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6866-B
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present representing the application.There
were no registered objectors present.Staff stated that they had
received a letter from Southwest Little Rock United for Progress
supporting the proposed use.Staff presented the item with a
recommendation for approval subject to compliance with the
conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8
above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:5 FILE NO.:Z-4213-E
NAME:Bowman Plaza —Revised POD
LOCATION:Northwest corner of Colonel Glenn Road and
Bowman Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Leonard Boen McGetrick and McGetrick
10600 Colonel Glenn Road 319 East Markham St.,Ste.202LittleRock,AR 72204 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:16.366 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:2 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:POD/0-3 ALLOWED USES:Office,Showroom/Warehouse
PROPOSED USE:Office,Showroom/Warehouse
VARIANCE S/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Deferral of street improvements to Colonel Glenn Road
BACKGROUND:
On March 4,1999 the Planning Commission approved a preliminary
plat (4 lots)and a POD (Lots 1 and 2)for this property at the
northwest corner of Colonel Glenn and Bowman Roads.On April 6,1999 the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.17,974
approving the POD for Lots 1 and 2.
The approved POD included the construction of two (2)office-
showroom/warehouse buildings (one per lot)and associated
parking areas.The following site specifics were approved:
1.Lot 1 —63,575 square foot building and 79 parking spaces.2.Lot 2 —111,000 square foot building and 202 parking spaces.3.Driveway from Bowman Road to serve Lot 1 and a shared driveway
from Colonel Glenn Road (with access easement)to serve Lots 1
and 2.
December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4213-E
4.A 50 foot undisturbed buffer along the north property line.5.An in-lieu contribution for the future traffic signal at theintersectionofBowmanandColonelGlennRoads.6.Hours of operation —8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,Monday-Friday.
On June 22,2000 the Planning Commission approved a Revised PODapplicationforadifferentsiteplandesignforLot2only.
The applicant subsequently decided not to pursue the revisedapplicationanditwasnottakentotheBoardofDirectors.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing to revise the site plan for Lot
2 as was originally approved by the Board of Directors on
April 6,1999.
With the revised plan,the applicant proposes toincorporatetheproposedLot3(zoned 0-3)of thissubdivision(1.225 acres)into Lot 2.The area of Lot 3willbeusedforconstructionofadditionalparking.The
only changes to the previously approved site plan for Lot 2includetheadditionofasmallparkingareaandadumpsterareanearthenortheastcornerofthedevelopment.
Otherwise,there are no changes to the previously approvedsiteplanforLot2.
The applicant notes that the 111,000 square foot buildingwillusedasfollows:
40%—office/showroom
60%—warehouse
The applicant also notes that the hours of operation will
be 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday,as was
previously approved.The applicant will also maintain the
50 foot undisturbed buffer along the north property line as
was on the previous site plan.
The applicant is requesting a five (5)year deferral ofstreetimprovementstoColonelGlennRoadalongthe
frontage of Lot 3.This would allow the improvements forLot3tobeconstructedwhenLot4developsandthose
improvements take place.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
There is an office-showroom/warehouse building that was
recently constructed on Lot 1 of this subdivision,withsiteworkbeingdonethroughouttheremainderofthe
property.
The general area has a mixture of uses,including a mobile
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home park to the north and a few residential structures on
large tracts to the west.A large office building is
located at the northeast corner of Colonel Glenn and Bowman
Roads.There are a couple of single-family structures to
the south across Colonel Glenn Road,with a convenience
food store and a telephone cable company (C-4 type use)
located at the southeast and southwest corners of Colonel
Glenn and Lawson Roads.There is also a large amount of
vacant property in the general area.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The John Barrow Neighborhood Association was notified of
the public hearing.As of this writing,staff has received
no comment from the neighborhood.
D .ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Colonel Glenn Road is classified on the Master Street
Plan as a principal arterial,dedication of right-of-way
to 55 feet from centerline is required.
2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.(for Lots 2,3 and 4)
3.Sidewalk must be moved to property line.
4.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
5.Easements for proposed stozmwater detention facilities
are required.
6.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required.
7.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
8.Colonel Glenn Road has a 1998 average daily traffic count
of 9,900.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
APGL:A 30 foot utility easement is requested along the
property line between Lots 2/3 and Lot 4.
ARKLA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
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ITEM NO.:5 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4213-E
Water:An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges.On site fire protection will
be required for service to Lot 2.
Fire Department:Fire hydrants will be required.Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA: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 Ellis Mountain Planning
District.The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Office and
Commercial at this corner.The applicant has applied for a
revision of an existing Planned Office Development for
additional acreage for the POD (lot 3)for additional
parking.A land use plan amendment is not required.
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:
The street buffer along Colonel Glenn Road must not drop
below a width of 20 feet.A portion of the proposed street
buffer drops to a width of only 5 feet.The Landscape
Ordinance requires a minimum landscape strip width of 9
feet.
An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be
requi red .
A minimum of 70%of the northern 40-foot wide land use
buffer must remain undisturbed.
A 6-foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with the
face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings,is
required along the northern perimeter.
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Since this development is over two acres in size,a
registered landscape architect will be required to prepare
the landscape plan before a building permit can be
approved.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.
Staff briefly described the Revised POD,noting a few minor
items that needed to be shown on the site plan.
The Public Works requirements were discussed,including the
future alignment and construction of Colonel Glenn Road.
Bob Turner,Director of Public Works,noted that Public
Works would consider a deferral of street improvements to
Colonel Glenn Road,based on the fact that when the
improvements are made to Lots 2/3 they needed to be
extended further to the west.This issue was briefly
discussed.
In response to a question from staff,Mr.McGetrick noted
the 50 foot undisturbed buffer along the north property
line would be maintained as with the previous approval.
There being no further issues for discussion,the Committee
forwarded the Revised POD to the full Commission for
resolution.
H .ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 20,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The
revised site plan notes the building height as 32 feet and
shows a monument sign location at the entry drive from
Colonel Glenn Road.The revised plan also shows the
sidewalk location along Colonel Glenn Road as requested byPublicWorks.
The revised site plan provides additional landscape buffer
along Colonel Glenn Road and increased interior
landscaping.Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,reviewed
the revised plan and notes that it conforms with the
Landscape Ordinance.
The proposed site plan shows a total of 299 parking spaces.If this building were to be a single user,the typical
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minimum parking spaces required would be 138.Based on thefactthatthebuildingwillhavemultipletenants,the
minimum number of parking spaces would be more in line with
the 299 proposed if parking were calculated separately for
each tenant.Staff supports the parking plan as proposed.
As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant is requesting adeferralofstreetimprovementstoColonelGlennRoad.
Public Works supports the deferral for five (5)years or
until adjacent development,whichever occurs first.This
will allow the improvements along the Lot 3 frontage to be
constructed when the improvements for Lot 4 occur.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding
issues associated with this Revised POD.Staff feels that
the revisions will have no adverse impact on the generalarea.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the revised POD subject to the
following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent residential property.3.Staff recommends approval of the deferral of street
improvements to Colonel Glenn Road for five (5)years or
until adjacent development,whichever occurs first.4.The proposed monument sign must comply with typicalofficestandardsforsignage(maximum height —6 feet,
maximum area —64 square feet).5.Lots 2 and 3 must be final platted prior to a building
permit being issued.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:6 FILE NO.:Z-4563-B
NAME:Community Bakery —Revised PCD
LOCATION:1200-1210 Main Street
DEVELOPER:ARCHITECT:
Community Bakery,Inc.Terry Burruss,Architects
1202 Main Street,Ste.220 1202 Main Street,Ste.230
Little Rock,AR 72202 Little Rock,AR 72202
AREA:Approx.0.72 acre NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:PCD/UU ALLOWED USES:Mixed Residential/Office/
Commercial
PROPOSED USE:Mixed Residential/Office/
Commercial,with additional
building area for bakery
production
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Bakery is one element of a larger PCD plan,the
"Main Street Project",which extended from 12 Street to 14~
Street,and from the alley between Center and Louisiana Streets
on the west to Scott Street on the east.The PCD was approved
by the Planning Commission on November 26,1985,and then was
established by the Board of Directors on December 17,1985,in
Ordinance No.15,016.
On March 19,1991 the Board of Directors passed Ordinance No.
16,023 and on October 17,1995 the Board passed Ordinance No.
16,986,both of which included changes to the original "Main
Street Project"PCD for the Community Bakery component only.
The ordinances included revisions to the previously approved
parking and building design,reflecting what is currently on thesitetoday.
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ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4563-B
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to revise the previously approved
PCD for the Community Bakery component of the "Main StreetProject".The applicant proposes to add the building at
1210 Main Street to the PCD.There is currently a trophy
shop in this building.The applicant also proposes to add
an approximate 2,915 square foot one-story addition to the
rear of this building.This addition would allow for
expansion of Community Bakery production facilities and the
relocation of Delivery Systems,Inc.,a newspaperdistributioncompany(storage space).
The applicant is requesting UU permitted uses as alternate
uses for the building and building addition at 1210 Main
Street,as this is the property's current zoning.The
proposed building addition is the only proposed physical
change to the property.The following is a list of the
existing and proposed building area with mixture of uses:
Cohn Building —2 story1'loor —Bakery/Retail/Office 6,000 sq.ft.2"floor —Office 6,000 sq.ft.
Cohn Annex —3 story1'loor —Bakery Production 2,734 sq.ft.2"floor —Office 3,323 sq.ft.
3 floor —Apartments 2,860 sq.ft.
1210 Main Street —1 story
Trophy Shop (permitted UU uses)4,000 sq.ft.
Proposed Addition —Bakery 2,915 s .ft.
Production,Delivery Systems
(UU permitted uses)
Total Building Area 27,832 sq.ft.
Please see the attached site plan for the existing
building,parking and drive locations and the proposed
building addition.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site includes the Community Bakery building,the
building immediately south (Trophy Shop)and the parking
across the alley to the west.There is a mixture of
commercial uses to the south along Main Street,with I-630
to the north.There is a commercial building across Main
Street to the east,with office and residential uses
further east and southeast.There is an apartment complex
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immediately west of the site and a mixture of office,
commercial and residential uses further west across
Louisiana Street.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood.The Downtown,East of Broadway and MacArthur
Park Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
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:Sewer main located in alley.Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility prior to construction.
AP&L:No Comment.
ARKLA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:No Comment.
Fire Department:Private fire hydrant may be required.
Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is on bus routes ¹2,¹15 and ¹16 and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
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ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4563-B
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Downtown Planning District.
The Land Use Plan shows Mixed Use —Urban at this property.
The applicant has applied for a revision of an existing
Planned Commercial Development for an addition to an
existing building.A land use plan amendment is not
required.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property lies in an area covered by the
"Downtown Neighborhoods Plan for the Future."The action
statements supporting the action plan goals of Land Use and
Zoning are found under the objective of "Developing
regulations for the special needs of the older areas that
have long been developed."The plan also contained an
action statement recommending the establishment and
enforcement of standards for minimum repair and appearance
of commercial structures.Finally,the plan recommended
the provision of design guidelines for new development
based on recommendations provided in the National Historic
Trust Publication "Reviewing New Construction Projects in
Historic Areas."
Landsca e Issues:
Based on the fact that the proposed building addition is an11.5 percent increase in building area,an 11.5 percent
landscape upgrade toward compliance with the landscape
ordinance is required.The developer can provide increased
landscape plantings within existing landscaped areas tofulfillthisrequirement.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Joseph Fox was present,representing the application.
Staff briefly described the Revised PCD,noting that a few
additional items needed to be shown on the site plan.
Staff suggested that UU permitted uses be requested for the
building to be added to the PCD,based on the fact that
this is that property's current zoning.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.
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ITEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FILE NO.:2-4563-B
After the brief discussion,the Committee forwarded the
Revised PCD to the full Commission for resolution.
H.ANALYSIS
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 21,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff at the Subdivision Committee.The
applicant made the additional notations on the plan as
requested by staff.
There are a total of 46 parking spaces on the site.The
existing parking should be sufficient to serve the existing
development with the proposed addition for bakery
production and storage.There is also on-street parking
along Main Street.The ordinance typically requires nooff-street parking in UU zoned areas.
As noted in paragraph F.,the applicant will be required to
do an 11.5 percent landscape upgrade based on the 11.5
percent increase in building area.The applicant can
provide increased landscape plantings within existing
landscape areas to fulfill this requirement.The applicant
will need to meet with Bob Brown,of the Planning
Department,to determine the quantity and variety of
plantings.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge there are no outstanding
issues associated with the Revised PCD.The building
addition should 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 paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.UU permitted uses for the building at 1210 Main Street as
alternate uses.3.Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent residential property.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
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ZTEM NO.:6 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-4563-B
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:7 FILE NO.:Z-4654-A
NAME:Taco Bell —Revised PCD
LOCATION:4424 West Markham Street
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
K-Mac Enterprises The Mehlburger Firm
P.O.Box 6538 201 S.Izard Street
Fort Smith,AR 72906 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 site
is accessed by way of two (2)drives,one (1)from West Markham
Street and one (1)from Ash Street.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
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
building.The applicant wishes to expand the existing
building to include Kentucky Fried Chicken as part of the
existing restaurant use.The applicant notes that the
number of seats in the restaurant will remain the same.
December i,2000
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ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4654-A
Aside from the building addition,the applicant will revise
the three (3)parking spaces at the rear of the building.
The drive locations,remainder of the parking and menu
board location will remain unchanged.The applicant hasalsonotedthattherewillbemodificationtothebuilding
facades to accommodate the addition of KFC.Copies of the
proposed building elevations are attached for Planning
Commission review.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains the existing Taco Bell restaurant
building,parking and landscaped areas.There are two (2)access points to the property,one from West Markham Street
and one from Ash Street.The UAMS campus is located to the
south across West Markham Street,with single-family
residences to the north across "A"Street.There is an
apartment complex immediately east of the site,with a
mixture of office and commercial uses further east along
the north side of West Markham Street.There is also a
mixture of office and commercial uses to the west across
Ash Street,along the north side of West Markham Street.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Hillcrest and Capitol View Stifft Station Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.As ofthiswriting,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood.
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.
3.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that is
damaged in the public right-of-way prior to occupancy.
4.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:Existing 8"sewer main located under new
construction.Relocation required prior to construction.
Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for details.
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ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4654-A
APSL:No Comment.
AIBA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:No Comment.
Fire Department:No Comment.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is on bus route 55 and has no effect on bus
radius,turnout and route.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Heights/Hillcrest PlanningDistrict.The Land Use Plan shows Office and Low Density
Residential at this location.The applicant has appliedforarevisionofanexistingPlannedCommercial
Development for an addition to an existing building.A
land use plan amendment is not required.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property is located in the area covered by
"The Hillcrest Neighborhood Plan:a 'Blueprint'f our
Community."The Supplemental Issues section of the plan
contains relevant statements concerning zoning,land use,
and community development objectives.The zoning objective
contains a statement of establishing a zoning or land use
strategy to sympathetically buffer the existing residential
areas from the existing commercial development.Two
statements support the Land Use objective.The first
statement recommends locating commercial uses out of scale
with the neighborhood on the edge of the neighborhood.The
second statement states:"Buildings should relate to the
architecture of the neighborhood and should not be designed
as commercial advertising for the corporation that owns
them."A statement that fast-food restaurant images should
conform to the traditional neighborhood appearance supports
the Community Development objective.
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ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4654-A
Landsca e Issues:
The proposed 44%building expansion will require a 44%
upgrade in landscaping toward meeting the Landscape
Ordinance requirements.
The tree stumps within the northern street buffer should be
removed and several new trees planted.
A water source within 75 feet of landscape areas is
required.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
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.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Bob
Turner,Director of Public Works,noted that the three (3)
parking spaces at the north side of the proposed building
addition should be designated as employee parking due to
the lack of sight/distance for backing out.
It was discussed as to whether or not a sidewalk could be
physically constructed along Ash Street due to the existing
grade.Public Works staff noted that this would be
determined prior to the public hearing.
In response to the Wastewater Comment,Mr.Riggins noted
that the sewer main would be relocated.
Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,noted that at least three
(3)trees should be planted within the landscape area along
the north property line.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the Revised
PCD to the full Commission for resolution.
H.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 21,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff at the Subdivision Committee.The
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ITEM NO.:7 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-4654-A
revised plan shows the wood privacy fence (with gate)alongtheeastpropertylineandnotesthethree(3)parkingspacesattherearofthebuildingasemployeeparking,asrequiredbyPublicWorks.
The revised plan also 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 plan also notes that a sidewalk will beconstructedalongAshStreetiftheexistinggrades allow.
As noted at the Subdivision Committee meeting,the Public
Works Department will make a site inspection prior to thepublichearingtodetermineifthesidewalkcanphysicallybeconstructed.The applicant has also noted that theexistingsewermainthatcrossesthepropertywillberelocatedtoallowtheproposedbuildingaddition.
The proposed revised site plan for this property shows atotalof22parkingspaces.The ordinance would typicallyrequireaminimumof29parkingspacesforarestaurant
development of this size.Staff feels that the number of
parking spaces will be sufficient to serve the proposedrestaurantuse,based on the fact that the seating capacityfortherestaurantwillnotincrease.
Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the Revised PCD.Staff feels that the proposedrestaurantadditionwillhavenoadverseimpactonthe
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 paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.Increased landscape plantings will be required within the
north landscape area.
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3.A sidewalk will be constructed along Ash Street if the
Public Works Department determines that the grade will
allow the construction.4.Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent residential property.
STAFF UPDATE:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff on November 22,2000
requesting that this item be withdrawn,without prejudice.
Staff will place the item on the Consent Agenda for withdrawal,
without prejudice.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a
letter on November 22,2000 requesting that this item be
withdrawn,without prejudice.Staff supported the withdrawal as
requested.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal,without
prejudice.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:8 FILE NO.:Z-6946
NAME:McClellan —Short-Form POD
LOCATION:5718 Meadowlark Drive
DEVELOPER:SURVEYOR:
Reggie and Jennifer McClellan Donald Brooks
5718 Meadowlark Dr.20820 Arch Street Pike
Little Rock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72065
AREA:0.41 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-2 ALLOWED USES:Single Family Residential
PROPOSED USE:Single Family Residential and
Recording Studio
VARIANCE S/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Waiver of street improvements to Meadowlark Drive
STAFF NOTE:
The applicants,Reggie and Jennifer McClellan,submitted a
letter to staff on November 20,2000 requesting that this
application be withdrawn,as they have decided not to pursue the
rezoning.Staff supports the withdrawal as requested.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant submitted a
letter on November 20,2000 requesting that this item be
withdrawn.Staff supported the withdrawal request.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for withdrawal.A motion to
December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:8 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6946
that effect was made.The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 nays and 3 absent.
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To the Little Rock Planning Commission
PETITION TO DENY REZONING ~E~EI~-E D
Nov 2 o oooo
November 15,2000
BY:
The following residents formally object to the construction of a
building at the rear of 5718 Meadowlark Drive to be used as a Record-
ing Studio (Z6946).
A request has been made to rezone this property &om Residential
to P.O.D.
The residents who have signed below believe that this would
constitute an undesirable business in the community that would be
objectionable to the neighborhood.
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ITEM NO.:8.1 FILE NO.:LUOO-13-02
Name:Land Use Plan Amendment —65th Street —East PlanningDistrict
Location:5718 Meadowlark Dr.
R~eeat:Single Family tc Suburban Office
Source:Reggie 6 Jennifer McClellan,DogHouse Recording
Production
The applicant has petitioned staff to withdraw this item.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The item was placed on the consent agenda for withdrawal.A
motion was made to approve the consent agenda and was approved
with a vote of 8 ayes,0 noes and 3 absent.
December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:9 FILE NO.:Z-6948
NAME:Forest Gardens —Long-Form PRD
LOCATION:West side of Stagecoach Road,approximately 500 feet
south of Baseline Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Randy Ripley McGetrick and McGetrick
9222 Stagecoach Road 319 E.Markham Street,Ste.202
Little Rock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:5.01 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:R-2 ALLOWED USES:Single Family Residential
PROPOSED USE:Condominium Development
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
1.Variance to allow platting of a lot without street frontage.
2.Deferral of street improvements to Stagecoach Road.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant proposes to rezone a 5.01-acre property along
the west side of Stagecoach Road,south of Baseline Road,
from R-2 to PRD for a condominium development.The
applicant proposes a total of 19 buildings and 26 units,
which will be developed as a horizontal property regime.
The applicant notes that the maximum height of the
structures will not exceed 32 feet.The applicant also
notes that all units will have attached garages and/or
carports with a total of 45 parking spaces.
The applicant is also proposing a two-lot preliminary plat
as a component of the PRD application.The 5.01 acre
property which is proposed to be rezoned PRD is part of a
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9.87 acre property which fronts on Stagecoach Road.The5.01 acre piece (Lot 1)will have no direct street frontage
and the applicant has requested a variance to allow this.
The applicant has noted that the property owner to the
south has agreed (letter dated 11/8/00)to grant an access
easement through the south property to Lot 1,from the endofStaleyDrive.The exact location of the access easement
will be determined at a later date,with development ofthatsingle-family property.
Also in conjunction with the preliminary plat,the
applicant is requesting deferral of street improvements
(sidewalk construction)for Stagecoach Road for 5 years oruntildevelopmentofLot2.Public Works has indicated
support of this deferral.
The applicant notes that the site design is based on an
attempt to retain the center portion of this heavily woodedsiteasacommongreenspace,with the large mature
hardwood trees to remain as the main marketing amenity.To
achieve this goal,the applicant has shown a perimeter
access drive,which will serve the rear of each unit.The
applicant has noted that this drive will be designed to
accommodate the City garbage and fire trucks,and that
garbage pick-up will be coordinated through Public Works.
Please see the attached site plan for the proposed
building,drive,parking and landscape area locations.
Also included is a copy of the proposed two-lot preliminaryplat.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The 5.01 acre property proposed to be rezoned to PRD is
undeveloped and wooded.There is a small vacant commercial
building at the property's east boundary (Lot 2).
The Stagecoach Village LLC development (old Staley Driving
Range property)is located to the south.The property
immediately west is zoned PRD and was recently approved for
a condo/single family development.There are single-family
residences further west.There are also single-family
residences to the north with a commercial development to
the northeast.There is undeveloped C-3 zoned property to
the east,across Stagecoach Road.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Otter Creek,Crystal Valley and SWLR UP Neighborhood
Associations were notified of the public hearing.As ofthiswriting,staff has received one (1)phone call
supporting the application.
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D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Staley Drive is classified on the Master Street Plan as a
collector street.Dedicate a total of 60 feet of right-
of-way for the full-length of access to the planned
development.
2.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct full street improvements within
the right-of-way,including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
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.Easements for proposed stozmwater detention facilities
are required.
6.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required.
7.City cannot provide waste pick-up within the planned
development.
8.Detailed drainage plan must be approved before final planisapproved.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements to
serve property.
APSL:No Comment.
AIBA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:A water main extension and fire protection will be
required.Contact Water Works for plan approval.
Fire Department:Move fire hydrant located at the southeast
corner of the property to the first landscape island in front
of building B-1500.Maintain at least a 15-foot opening at
the gated entrance.Contact Dennis Free at 918-3752 for
details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is not on a dedicated bus route and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
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F.ZSSUES/TECHNZCAL/DESZGN:
Plannin Division:
This request is located in the Otter Creek Planning
District.The Land Use Plan shows Single Family at this
site.The applicant has applied for a Planned Residential
Development for a condominium development with a density
similar to single family.The property is currently zoned
R-2 Single Family.A land use plan amendment is not
required.
Cit Reco nized Nei hborhood Action Plan:
The applicant's property is located in the area covered by
the "Otter Creek/Crystal Valley Neighborhood Action Plan."
The residential development goal of the neighborhood action
plan contains two action statements relative to this
application.The first action statement calls for the
encouragement and facilitating development of owner
occupied properties in the planning area.The second
statement concerning residential development calls for the
installation of streetlights in all future developments as
streets are built.The neighborhood action plan also
contains a natural environment goal supported by an action
statement that calls for the preservation and maintenance
of existing greenways and open spaces in the neighborhood.
Landsca e Zssues:
No Comments.
G.SUBDZVZSZON COMMZTTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Randy Ripley and Pat McGetrick were present,representing
the application.Staff briefly described the proposed PRD,
noting that a few additional items needed to be shown on
the site plan.
Zn response to questions from staff,Mr.Ripley noted that
sign details,parking details and perimeter fencing would
be shown on the site plan.Mr.Ripley noted that he would
attempt to work out a plan for garbage pick-up with Public
Works.
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The plat and access issues associated with this property
were discussed.Staff noted that a final plat for this
property could not be signed and recorded until legal
access was provided.
The Public Works requirements were discussed.The
stormwater easement requirements were discussed.Pat
McGetrick explained how stormwater detention would be
handled.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the PRD to
the full Commission for resolution.
H .ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 21,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The
revised plan notes that a screening fence will be
constructed along the north and south property lines.The
revised plan also notes that there will be a total of 45
parking spaces to serve the development.The typical
minimum ordinance requirements for parking would be 39
spaces.
As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant is proposing atwo-lot preliminary plat as part of this PRD application.
The applicant has requested a variance to allow Lot 1 with
no direct street frontage.The applicant submitted aletterfromBudFinley,property owner to the south,on
November 8,2000.Mr.Finley notes he is willing to grantaccesstoLot1throughhispropertywhenapreliminaryplatisdevelopednextyear.
The applicant is also requesting a deferral of additionalstreetimprovementstoStagecoachRoadwiththeproposed
preliminary plat.Public Works supports the deferral ofstreetimprovementsforfive(5)years or until Lot 2
develops,whichever occurs first.
Staff is comfortable with the preliminary plat as proposed.
However,staff cannot sign the final plat until the legalaccesstoLot1isestablished,and the prospective owner
of Lot 1 cannot purchase the property until the final platissignedandrecorded.
As far as the PRD is concerned,staff feels that the
applicant is proposing a quality condominium development
and has done an adequate job in addressing the design
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issues associated with this property.Staff feels that the
proposed development will have no adverse impact on the
general area,as the proposed density is no greater than
single family.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the PRD zoning subject to the
following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.2.No building permit will be issued for Lot 1 until a final
plat is recorded.3.Staff will not sign a final plat for Lot 1 until legal
access to the lot is established.4.Staff recommends approval of the variance to allow Lot 1
with no street frontage.5.Staff recommends approval of the deferral of street
improvements to Stagecoach Road for 5 years or until Lot
2 develops,whichever occurs first.6.Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.7.Any signage must conform to the zoning ordinance
standards for condominium developments (ground-mounted
sign not to exceed 24 square feet in area and 6 feet in
height).
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:10 FILE NO.:S-434-L
NAME:Rest Inn —Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION:8219 Interstate 30
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
DMV,Inc.McGetrick and McGetrick
54 Redleaf Circle 319 East Markham St.,Ste.202LittleRock,AR 72210 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:1.97 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:C-3 ALLOWED USES:Commercial
PROPOSED USE:Hotel expansion
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
The property is zoned C-3 and contains as existing hotel
development.Due to the fact that the applicant is proposing a
second building on the site,a subdivision site plan review by
the Planning Commission is required.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is requesting approval of a multiple buildingsiteplanforthepropertyat8219I-30.There is
currently a 40-room,two-story hotel building on the site
with associated parking and swimming pool areas.
The applicant proposes to construct a second hotel building
on the site along the east property line.The second
building will also be two stories and contain 20 hotel
rooms and 1 unit for the owner.A drive-through canopystructureislocatedonthenorthsideofthebuilding.
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There are two (2)access points to the property from theI-30 access road.The westernmost drive is a new drive and
replaces a drive recently eliminated by the State Police,
which was located along the west property line.
The proposed site plan shows a total of 66 parking spacesforthedevelopment.Sixty-four of the spaces are for
private passenger vehicles,with two bus parking spaces.
Please see the attached site plan for existing and proposed
building,parking and drive locations.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The site contains an existing hotel development.The area
where the new building is proposed is an asphalt parkingarea.
The State Police Headquarters is located immediately to the
south,with I-30 along the property's north boundary.
There are office developments located to the east,with a
mixture of commercial uses to the west along I-30 and Geyer
Springs Road.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Windamere,Upper Baseline,Cloverdale and SWLR UP
Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.As of this writing,staff has received one (1)
phone call supporting the proposed project (Upper Baseline
Neighborhood Association).
D .ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
2.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
3.Drainage plan must be approved.
4.A grading permit will be required.
E.UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
APSL:No Comment.
ARKLA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
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Water:No objection.Contact Water Works if additional
water facilities are needed.
Fire Department:Fire hydrants will be required.Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is close to bus routes ¹17 and ¹17A and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
Additional interior landscaping (518 square feet)is
required within the interior of the vehicular use area.To
receive credit as interior landscaping,landscaping islands
must be at least 7 'w feet in width and total at least 150
square feet each.
An irrigation system to water landscaped areas is required.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Don Renshaw and Pat McGetrick were present,representing
the application.Staff briefly described the proposed site
plan,noting that the canopy on the north side of the
proposed building needed to be moved in order to provide a
20-foot wide drive.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.Bob
Turner,Director of Public Works,noted that the driveway
locations as shown on the site plan were acceptable.
Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,noted that additional
interior landscaping was required.Mr.Renshaw noted that
the landscaping would be provided.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the site plan
to the full Commission for final action.
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H.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 21,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The
canopy structure on the north side of the proposed building
has been moved back to provide for the 20-foot wide drive
between the building and the parking area.The revised
plan also shows a second ground-mounted sign location near
the northeast corner of the property.
There are a total of 66 parking spaces on the proposed site
plan (64-passenger vehicle spaces and 2 bus spaces).The
minimum ordinance requirement for parking is 66 spaces.
As noted in paragraph A.,the westernmost drive shown on
the site plan is a new drive.This drive replaces a drive
recently removed along the west property line.The Public
Tiforks representatives noted no problem with the drivelocationsattheSubdivisionCommitteemeeting.
Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the proposed site plan.The proposed additional hotel
building should have no adverse impact on the general area.
The proposed building conforms to ordinance standards with
respect to building setbacks and height.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan subjecttothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.The new proposed ground-mounted sign must conform to
the ordinance standards for commercial zoning.3.The applicant must work with staff to assure that theinteriorlandscapingcomplieswithordinancestandards.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
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by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:11 FILE NO.:S-1297
NAME:Ryder Trucks —Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION:Southwest corner of Interstate 30 and Sibley Hole Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Ryder Trucks (Tommy Taylor)McGetrick and McGetrick
Sibley Hole Road 319 East Markham St.,Ste.202
Little Rock,AR 72209 Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:3.92 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:I-2 ALLOWED USES:Industrial
PROPOSED USE:Truck rental and sales
VARIANCE S/WAIVERS REQUESTED:
Variance to allow a reduced front yard setback.
BACKGROUND:
The property is zoned I-2 and contains an existing industrial
use (heavy equipment repair business).Due to the fact that the
applicant is proposing a third small building on the property,a
subdivision site plan review by the Planning Commission is
required.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant requests approval of a multiple building site
plan at the southwest corner of I-30 and Sibley Hole Road.
There are two (2)existing buildings on the site that serve
a heavy equipment repair business.The remainder of the
property is gravel-covered.There are five (5)access
drives that currently serve the property.
The applicant proposes to construct a 672 square foot
building (15 feet in height)along the I-30 property line
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to serve a Ryder Truck rental and sales business.A small
area of asphalt parking for customers is proposed on theeastsideofthebuilding.The applicant proposes toutilizetheexistinggravelareafortruckstorageand
display.The existing drives to this property will be usedforaccess.The applicant also proposes to use the
existing sign frame along the Z-30 frontage.
The applicant is also recpxesting a variance for a reduced
front yard setback for the proposed building.A 20-foot
front setback is proposed.
Please see the attached site plan for existing and proposed
improvements to the property.
B.EXZSTZNG CONDZTZONS:
There are two (2)existing buildings on the site (heavy
ecpxipment repair business)and a billboard.The remainder
of the property is gravel-covered with a portion being usedforheavyecpxipmentpartsstorage.
There is a mixture of industrial uses located to the east
and west along Z-30 and to the south across Meadow Lane,
with a church and single-family residences further to the
southeast.Z-30 is located along the property's north
boundary.
C.NEZGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
The Pinedale and SWLR UP Neighborhood Associations were
notified of the public hearing.As of this writing,staff
has received no comment from the neighborhood.
D.ENGZNEERZNG COMMENTS:
PUBLZC WORKS CONDZTZONS:
1.Sibley Hole Road and Meadow Lane are classified on the
Master Street Plan as commercial streets.Dedicate
right-of-way to 30 feet from centerline.
2.A 20 feet radial dedication of right-of-way is recpxired
at the corner of Sibley Hole Road and Meadow Lane.
3.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvements 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.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
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18,031.Close driveways that do not meet current
ordinance.
6.Stormwater detention ordinance applies to this property.7.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are required.
8.Parking must be paved around building and driveways to
prevent gravel tracking on public streets.
E .UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING:
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
AP&L:No Comment.
ARKLA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment.
Water:An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges.The Little Rock Fire Department
needs to evaluate this site to determine on-site fire
protection requirements.
Fire Department:Fire hydrants will be required.Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is close to bus routes ¹17 and ¹17A and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comments.
Landsca e Issues:
Since the proposed structure is less than a 10%expansion
of the existing structures on-site,no landscaping is
required.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present,representing the application.
Staff briefly described the proposed site plan and noted
that a few additional items needed to be shown on the site
plan.
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The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.
The required right-of-way dedications were noted.
Mr.McGetrick stated that a franchise for the perimeter
fencing would need to be obtained after the right-of-way
dedication.Public Works staff indicated no problem with
the franchise issue.Public Works staff also noted that an
in-lieu contribution for the required street improvements
could be considered.In response to a Public Works
Comment,Mr.McGetrick stated that he would look into
closing some of the existing drives.
Bob Brown,of the Planning Staff,noted that any new paved
parking areas would need to be landscaped.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the site plan
to the full Commission for final action.
H.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 21,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The
additional notations required have been shown on the plan.
As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant is requesting a
variance for a reduced front yard setback for the proposed
building.A 20-foot front yard setback is proposed.A
minimum front setback of 50 feet is required by ordinance.Staff supports the variance as requested given the minimal
size of the proposed building.
The property is accessed by way of five (5)existing
driveways (2 from the I-30 access road,2 from Sibley Hole
Road and 1 from Meadow Lane).The applicant notes that alloftheexistingdriveswillbeusedandareessentialfor
the heavy equipment repair and truck rental/sales
businesses.
As noted earlier,a large portion of this property is
currently gravel-covered and has been used in the past in
association with the existing heavy equipment repair
business.Staff supports the continuing use of the gravel
area for the parking/storage of trucks,given the
property's industrial zoning and the surrounding industrial
uses.
The applicant has noted that the required right-of-way will
be dedicated and that a 15 percent in-lieu contribution
will be made for the future street improvements to Sibley
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Hole Road and Meadow Lane.Public Works supports thein-lieu contribution.
Otherwise,there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the proposed site plan.The proposed 672 square foot
building and truck display/storage area should have no
adverse impact on the general area.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the subdivision site plansubjecttothefollowingconditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs D
and E of this report.2.Staff supports the variance for reduced front yard
setback.3.The small asphalt parking area on the east side of the
proposed building must be landscaped as per current
ordinance standards.4.Any signage must conform to the Zoning Ordinance
standards for industrial zoned property.5.Staff supports the continued use of the existing gravel
area for parking/storage of trucks.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application,as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairperson placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended
by staff.A motion to that effect was made.The motion passed
by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:12 FILE NO.:S-1299
NAME:Kanis Apartments —Subdivision Site Plan Review
LOCATION:South side of Leander Street,approximately 100 feet
south of Kanis Road
DEVELOPER:ENGINEER:
Harley Cox McGetrick and McGetrick
c/o McGetrick and McGetrick 319 E.Markham St.,Ste.202
319 E.Markham St.,Ste.202 Little Rock,AR 72201
Little Rock,AR 72201
AREA:13.01 acres NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0
ZONING:PRD ALLOWED USES:Multifamily
Proposed MF-18
PROPOSED USE:Multifamily
VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED:None requested.
BACKGROUND:
Based on the fact that the applicant is proposing to construct
multiple buildings on the site,a subdivision site plan must be
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
The property is currently zoned PRD.The Planning Commission
recently approved a PRD revocation for the property,based on
the fact that the PRD has expired.The PRD revocation will be
heard by the Board of Directors on December 12,2000.The
property will revert to MF-18 zoning,as previously existed.
A.PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
The applicant is proposing a multiple building site planfora180-unit apartment complex.A total of 15 apartment
buildings is proposed,each to contain 12 units.(120
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two-bedroom units and 60 one-bedroom units).The maximum
building height will be 35 feet,with each of the buildings
being 3 stories.
The applicant is proposing to access the development by wayofaprivatedrive(shown as Caulden Dr.)from LeanderStreet.The old Caulden Drive,which is a small pavedstreetextendsfromLeanderStreetthroughthisproperty
and serves two single-family residences to the south.The
applicant notes that an access easement will be granted tothissouthpropertyuntilafuturecul-de-sac is
constructed to the east.
The proposed site plan also includes an office/clubhouse
building and a swimming pool area.The proposed plan shows
a total of 343 parking spaces.The applicant notes that a4milejoggingtrailwillextendaroundtheperimeterof
the development within the existing wooded areas.
Please see the attached site plan for the proposed
building,parking,drive and landscaping areas.The site
plan also notes an apartment complex identification sign
along Leander Street and a directional sign near the
entrance to the complex.
B.EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The proposed apartment site is undeveloped and wooded.
There is additional multifamily zoned property to the east
across Caulden Road.There is a mixture of commercial and
industrial uses across Leander Street to the north.ThereisundevelopedR-2 zoned property to the south,with
several single family residences to the southeast.ThereisalsoundevelopedR-2 zoned property and a mobile home
park to the west.
C.NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS:
As of this writing,staff has received no comment from the
neighborhood.The John Barrow,Broadmoor and University
Park Neighborhood Associations were notified of the public
hearing.
D.ENGINEERING COMMENTS:
PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS:
1.Leander Drive and Caulden are classified on the Master
Street Plan as commercial streets.Dedicate a total of
60 feet of right-of-way.
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2.Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct full street improvements to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.Construct 24-foot wide street improvements
with curb and gutter on west side of Caulden.
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.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.
6.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are
required.
7.Direction of flow for water courses leaving the
property.
8.A 20 foot radial dedication of right-of-way is required
at the intersection of Caulden and Leander.
9.Provide appropriate traffic safety devices along
proposed Leander Drive as required.
E.UTZLZTZES AND FZRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNZNG:
Wastewater:Sewer main extension required with easements to
serve property.Capacity Analysis required .Contact Little
Rock Wastewater Utility for details.
AP&L:A 30 foot utility easement is requested along the east
and west property lines.
AIBA:No Comment.
Southwestern Bell:No Comment received.
Water:Water main extension required.The Fire Department
needs to assess the need for on-site fire protection.
Fire Department:Place fire hydrants per code.Contact
Dennis Free at 918-3752 for details.
Count Plannin :No Comment received.
CATA:Site is on bus route ¹3 and has no effect on bus
radius,turnout and route.
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F.ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN:
Plannin Division:
No Comment.
Landsca e Issues:
Areas set aside for buffers and landscaping meet with
ordinance requirements.
A 6-foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with its
face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings,is
required where adjacent to single family properties to the
south,west and north.Credit toward fulfilling this
requirement can be given for existing trees and vegetation
that can provide the year-round screening required.
A minimum of 70%of the required 50-foot wide land use
buffer must remain undisturbed.
The City Beautiful Commission recommends preserving as many
of the existing trees as feasible.Extra credit toward
fulfilling Landscape Ordinance requirements can be given
when preserving trees of 6-inch caliper or larger.To
receive credit as a preserved tree at least 75%of the
critical root zone must remain at undisturbed natural
grade.
Utility easements cannot count as part of the land use
buffers.Utility easements must be shown on the site plan.
An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be
required.
The landscape plan will have to be prepared by a registered
landscape architect prior to a building permit being
issued.
G.SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick,Gary Dean and Grey Lasker were present,
representing the application.Staff briefly described the
proposed site plan and noted that a few additional items
needed to be shown on the site plan.The applicant noted
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that building heights,dumpster and signage would be noted
on the site plan.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed.
Public Works staff noted that a cul-de-sac to the southeast
of this property was part of the previous PRD site plan and
should be constructed in the future (with development of
the MF-18 property immediately east of this site)to
provide access to the properties to the south.Pat
McGetrick noted that an access easement through this
property will be provided for access to the south
properties and that when the cul-de-sac is constructed,the
access easement will go away.
After the discussion,the Committee forwarded the site plan
to the full Commission for final action.
H.ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
November 21,2000.The revised plan addresses the issues
as raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee.The
revised plan notes the sign and dumpster locations as
requested.
The ordinance requires a minimum of 270 parking spaces for
an apartment development of this size (1.5 spaces perunit).The applicant is proposing a total of 343 spaces.Staff has no problem with the parking plan,as the recent
trend in apartment developments is closer to two (2)spaces
per unit.
As noted in paragraph A.,the applicant will provide an
access easement along the east property line (old Caulden
Drive)to serve the residential properties to the south.
The access easement will be in place until a future cul-de-
sac is constructed to the east with that property's
development.The applicant needs to submit a revised site
plan noting the access easement.
Public Works notes that the "Y"intersection at the
property's entrance from the old Caulden Dr.needs to be
redesigned as a "T"intersection.The applicant also needs
to show this on a revised plan.
Bob Brown,of the Planning Department,has reviewed the
revised plan and notes that it conforms with the landscape
ordinance except for interior landscaping.Mr.Brown notes
that some of the interior islands need to be combined for
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minimum 300 square foot islands.The applicant has agreed
to do this.
Otherwise,to staff's knowledge,there are no outstanding
issues associated with the proposed site plan.The
proposed plan conforms to ordinance standards with respect
to building heights and setbacks,and therefore no
variances are requested.Staff feels that the proposed
apartment development will have no adverse impact on the
general area.
I .STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan subject
to the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D,E and F of this report.2.A revised site plan must be submitted with the following
additional notations:a.Redesign entrance to a "T"intersection.b.Access easement to the south property.c.Larger interior landscape islands.3.The roadway/access easement (old Caulden Dr.)to the
south property must remain clear and open until the
future cul-de-sac is constructed to the east,with that
property's development.4.Any site lighting must be low-level and directed away
from adjacent residential property.5.The complex identification sign and directional sign must
conform to ordinance standards for multifamily property.6.The PRD revocation must be approved by the Board of
Directors.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Pat McGetrick and Gary Dean were present,representing the
application.Staff briefly described the proposed site plan
with a recommendation of approval with conditions.Staff noted
that a letter of support was received from the John Barrow
Neighborhood Association.There were two (2)objectors present.
Patrick Farrell,representing the Leander Drive Neighborhood
Association,addressed the Commission and asked that the
application be deferred for 30 days,so that the neighborhood
association could meet with the developer and review the site
plan.He noted that the neighborhood association was not
notified of the public hearing.He stated that the development
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would have an adverse impact on the area.He also noted traffic
concerns with the proposed development.
Chair Adcock asked if the Leander Drive Neighborhood Association
was registered with the City.
Karen Delavan noted that a crime watch association had been
registered with the City in the past.This issue was briefly
discussed.
Ms.Delavan noted that she had the same concerns as Mr.Farrell.
She also noted traffic concerns and stated that she had
previously asked the City to improve Leander Drive.
Gary Dean addressed the Commission in support of the
application.He stated that the developer was on a tight
schedule and would like not to defer the application.He noted
that Leander Drive would be improved from this property to Kanis
Road with this proposed development.
Commissioner Nunnley asked Mr.Dean if he would not be willing
to defer the application.Mr.Dean stated that the developers
would prefer not to defer.
Commissioner Downing noted that revocation of the existing PRD
was a condition of approval.Jim Lawson,Director of Planning
and Development,noted that the PRD is expired and the Board of
Directors will need to approve the revocation.
Mr.Dean noted that he would meet with the neighborhood
association and consider slight revisions to the site plan.
Commissioner Rector noted that the neighbors could object to the
PRD revocation at the Board level.He stated that he felt that
the proposed development is a quality development and less dense
than previously approved multi-family developments for this
property.
There was a motion to approve the site plan as recommended
by staff.The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes,0 nays,
1 abstention (Nunnley)and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:13 FILE NO.:2-4032-B
NAME:Access Academy —Revised Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION:10,618 Breckenridge Drive
OWNER/APPLICANT:The Bible Church of Little Rock /
Lynn O'Conner,Access Academy
PROPOSAL:To amend an existing conditional use permit
in order to convert a church and church
related school use to a private school for
students with learning challenges on
property zoned R-2,Single Family
Residential.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This 4 acre site is located on the north side of
Breckenridge Drive,just west of Z-430.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,
and is surrounded by R-2 zoning.The Bible Church and
Walnut Valley Christian Academy have existed on this site
for years and except for some traffic problems at times,
Staff believes they have been compatible with the
neighborhood.The proposed school would be smaller than the
two current uses and be active only during normal school
hours during the week.The parking requirements would be
contained within the existing parking area without using
Breckenridge for parking once the use has changed over
completely to Access.
Staff believes the proposed school would be compatible with
the neighborhood.
The Walnut Valley Neighborhood Association,all property
owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet
that could be identified,were notified of the public
hearing.
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3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There are two existing drives from Breckenridge Drive and
approximately 100 parking spaces that will not change.
Parking for a school is based on varying requirements for
different grade levels.Based on the figures provided by
Access personnel for the number of students in each group
of grade levels,the total requirement for their final
proposed maximum enrollment would be 66 spaces.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comment.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
If any exterior construction is accomplished the following
apply
a.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
b.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:No objection.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:Site is near bus route ¹8 and has no effect on bus
radius,turnout and route.
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7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested to amend an existing
conditional Use permit to change the use of this property
from a church and church related school,to a private
school.The main goal of the Access School program is to
provide a hands-on,individualized curriculum for children
who are challenged by a number of learning differences.
They work with preschool through age 15.A primary goal is
to prepare children with learning challenges to enter the
regular school system.They do not accept children with
discipline problems or "delinquent"children.
The Bible Church of Little Rock and Walnut Valley Christian
Academy have existed at this site since 1986.They will
move out in a phased approach.The plan is for the church
to be gone by December 31,2002,and the school to be gone
by July 1,2003.
During Phase I Walnut Valley would give up at least six
classrooms to Access Schools in the area in the rear of the
main church building.They would continue to use buildings
B and C.The church would remain as it is.All three would
share the area directly behind the main sanctuary labeled
as the library and fellowship hall.Over time as new
facilities are ready,the school and church will vacate
space.By July,2003 the Access Schools would have taken
over the entire complex.
Access would use existing facilities with no exterior
changes proposed,so siting of facilities is not an issue.
There would be minimal change in traffic flow in Phase I
since Access would use the space used by Walnut Valley with
about the same number of children,but with no increase.
Eventually as Walnut Valley vacates more space,and
particularly when the church leaves,the traffic would
decrease and there would not be parking along Breckenridge.
Access would have a maximum enrollment of 200 students.
Walnut Valley has a current enrollment of about 250.
The Access School has also requested that they be allowed
to install a second ground monument style sign on the site
with a two foot by four foot sign face,to be used during
the transition period.The Bible Church already has a sign
on the site.Once Access is the only one using the site
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they would eliminate one of the two signs and ultimately
have only one sign.Staff believes this is reasonable as
long as the total sign structure is no more than six feettall.
Staff believes that this use would be compatible with the
neighborhood and ultimately result in a smaller volume of
students and traffic.Once the church leaves,the Sunday
traffic would drop to zero and there would no longer be a
need to have parking along Breckenridge,except on rare
occasions when a large function takes place at the school.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
a.If any exterior lighting is added,it must be low
intensity and directed downward and inward to the
property and not towards any residential zoned area.
b.Two signs would be allowed initially as proposed,but
once only Access Schools is operating at this site,only
one sign would be allowed.The initial additional Access
-sign would be limited to a two foot by four foot sign
face with an overall maximum height of six feet.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Bill Spivey was present representing the application.Staff gave
a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the
comments provided to the applicant.
Brief discussions occurred regarding signs and timing of the
phased transition.The applicant confirmed that there would not
be any residential element to their program and that they do not
accept children with behavioral problems.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
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PLMNZNG COMMZSSZON ACTZON:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Bill Spivey was present representing the application.There were
no registered objectors present.Staff presented the item with a
recommendation for approval subject to compliance with the
conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8
above.
Russell Lemond,President of the Walnut Valley Homeowners
Association,asked to make a general statement.He stated that
Walnut Valley Association is neutral on the issue.He asked that
the Planning Commission and the Board of Directors work together
to change the process for how conditional use permits are
issued,review the kind of things that are allowed under
conditional use permits,and also consider reviewing conditional
use permit items more closely in the future.No specifics were
given.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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ITEM NO.:14 FILE NO.:Z-5600-B
NAME:Chenal Parkway Mini-Storage —Revised
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:24300 Chenal Parkway
OWNER/APPLICANT:Guardsmart Storage Centers /Pat McGetrick
PROPOSAL:To amend an existing conditional use permit
by revising the layout of the additional
mini-storage buildings and adding truck
rental to the use on property zoned C-3,
General Commercial.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
The existing site is located on the east side of Chenal
Parkway approximately 350 feet north of the intersection
with Highway 10.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
A phased construction of the mini-storage complex was
approved in May 1997.Several buildings have been in place
since 1997 and Staff is not aware of any compatibility
problems.The site is zoned C-3,General Commercial.The
zoning to the northwest is 0-3,General Office,Planned
Commercial District across Chenal Parkway to the west and
R-2,Single Family Residential to the north,east,and most
of the south.The site is surrounded by tree covered land
to the north and east.There is an Entergy substation
directly to the south and two single family residences
immediately to the southeast.Across Chenal Parkway there
is a quick lube and a gas station.
Staff believes the amended site should continue to not have
an adverse impact on most of the surrounding properties,
and minimal effect on the R-2 zoned properties.
The Aberdeen Neighborhood Association,all property owners
within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that
could be identified,were notified of the public hearing.
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3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There is one existing 36 foot wide driveway into the
complex with a controlled access gate into the storage
area.Just before the gate is the office.In front of the
office are four parking spaces.Those spaces would satisfy
the required parking for the 1200 foot office with the
manager's apartment above the office.Adequate parking is
shown around the storage buildings.In addition an area for
boats and recreational vehicles has been set aside,as well
as eight spaces to park rental trucks.Parking and
driveways should be adequate.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
A 6-foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence or dense
evergreen plantings,is required where adjacent to residential
properties to the north,east and south.
An irrigation system to water landscaped areas will be
required.
A registered landscape architect will be required to
prepare the landscape plan prior to a building permit being
issued.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
b.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
d.Stozmwater detention ordinance applies to this property.
e.Easements for proposed stormwater detention facilities
are required.f.Easements shown for proposed storm drainage are
required.
g.Show direction of flow for water courses leaving the
property.
h.A grading permit will be required on this new
development.
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i.An ADEQ permit for NPDES discharge compliance is
required.j.Turning radii and aisle widths must be approved by the
Fire Department.
k.This property must comply with new land alteration
ordinance,buffers,and tree removal.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:An acreage charge of $300 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges.On site fire protection will
be required in the area being added.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Contact Dennis Free,371-3752,at the
fire department concerning turning radii.
CATA:No comments requested.Outside CATA service area.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested to amend an existing
conditional use permit by revising the layout of the
additional mini-storage buildings and adding truck rental
to the use.
A phased construction of the mini-storage complex was
approved in May 1997.The full site consists of about 4.2
acres.This application is for the second of the two
phases.It includes a revised layout for an additional six
storage buildings,plus adds truck rental to the use.
Parking for eight rental trucks is shown on the proposed
site plan.The exterior of the additional one-story
buildings would match the existing ones,including a brick
face on the new building closest to Chenal.The proposed
plan meets or exceeds setback requirements and other site
layout requirements.This site is not within the Chenal
Parkway or Highway 10 Overlay Districts.
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During the on site review,Staff found that the owners had
not met one of the original conditional use permit
conditions.The primary area of concern is Conditioned
Storage.Conditioned or climate controlled storage was
specifically agreed to not be used.However,at least one
major building contains conditioned storage.
Staff is reluctant to recommend approval of the requested
expansions to the conditional use permit when a violation
of the original C.U.P.exists.The issue of conditioned
storage must be addressed by the Commission.Staff's
original position was that conditioned storage was more
like warehousing,which is not allowed in C-3 zoning even
as a C.U.P.That would require Planned Commercial
Development zoning.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is reluctant to recommend approval of the requested
expansions to the conditional use permit when a violation
of the original C.U.P.exists.
If that violation can be resolved or specifically addressed
by the Commission,then Staff could recommend approval of
the conditional use permit subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.
b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.Comply with Fire Department Comment.
d.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed
downward and inward to the property and not towards any
residential zoned area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat McGetrick was present representing the application.Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the
comments provided to the applicant.
Specific items covered were:designating the boat and RV parking
with driveways on either side;correcting the legal description
to include lot 2;facing the buildings along Chenal with
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brick/masonry;proper screening;and,labeling utility
easements.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Pat McGetrick and Chris Thornton were present representing the
application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff
presented the item noting that one of the conditions in the
original conditional use permit had not been adhered to.That
condition specifically excluded the use of "conditioned or
environmentally controlled storage spaces."Staff stated they
were reluctant to recommend approval without the Commission
dealing with this non-conformance.If that issue could be
addressed and resolved by the Commission,then Staff could
recommend approval of the application subject to compliance with
the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8
above,plus the added condition that the exterior facing of the
buildings along Chenal be brick/masonry.
Staff commented that the storage buildings existing and proposed
were divided into small units,not large open areas,and that
configuration could be "environmentally controlled"and still
meet the criteria for an allowable use through a conditional use
permit in C-3 zoning.Large open areas within buildings or
entire buildings that were environmentally controlled would be
considered warehouses,not mini-storage,and would not be
allowed in C-3 zoning.
Chris Thornton,the developer of this complex,explained the
background as he understood it that brought this application to
this point with its two violations of truck rental and
environmentally controlled storage space.His justification was
based on a misunderstanding of the terminology and what was
required to permit what he wanted to do.He stated it was not
done to knowingly avoid the requirements or proper procedures.
Madam Chair Adcock suggested to Mr.Thornton that he check with
the Planning and Development Department before he does any more
future development on this site to see if it would be allowed.
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Commissioner Nunnley asked the applicant to confirm that he
would maintain the configuration of his buildings as mini-
storage units,not buildings with large open bays or have entire
buildings used for bulk storage.Mr.Thornton said he would
maintain the mini-storage configuration,and in fact that the
building construction wouldn't allow anything else.Commissioner
Nunnley also asked the applicant if this current revised plan
was the final plan.Mr.Thornton replied that as far as he knewitwas,and that it would be quite some time before all the
buildings on this plan would be completed.Mini-storage with
some environmentally controlled units and limited truck rental
as shown was all that he planned at this time.
Commissioner Faust mentioned that in light of the current
violations,one question of the Commission was the credibility
of the applicant.She stated that based on the discussion that
she felt his credibility was fine with her.
A motion was made to approve the application as submitted to
include staff comments and recommendations.The motion passed by
a vote of 7 ayes,0 nays,3 absent and abstention by
Commissioner Downing.
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ITEM NO.:15 FILE NO.:Z-6929
NAME:Divinity Gardens Cemetery —Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION:3200 Roosevelt Road
OWNER/APPLICANT:McDonald's Corporation /Gunn Hampton Inc.,
Matthew Hampton
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit to
construct a new cemetery with a small
pavilion for services,a large cross,
fountains,and accompanying parking on
property zoned C-3,General Commercial,
located at 3200 W.Roosevelt Road.
ORDINANCE DES I GN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This 2.69 acre site is located on the north side of
Roosevelt Road on the northeast corner of the intersection
with Brown Street.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned C-3,General Commercial.
Properties to the west and most of the east side are also
zoned C-3 and contain commercial businesses.Across
Roosevelt to the south the zoning is PCD,Planned
Commercial Development,which contains the County Jail and
Court buildings.To the north across 27 Street,and
northwest and northeast the zoning is R-2,Single Family
Residential.Those properties contain single family
residences.
Staff believes the proposed use would be compatible with
the neighborhood.
The Love Neighborhood Association,all property owners
within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that
could be identified,were notified of the public hearing.
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3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed plan has a one way in driveway off of
Roosevelt Road and a one way out divided driveway onto
Brown Street.There is no specific parking standard for a
cemetery.However,since the intent is to focus services at
the pavilion with accompanying parking there,Staff
believes the standard of one parking space for every three
seats in the pavilion,(as applies to a funeral home with
chapel services),would be reasonable.Since the Pavilion
would seat 70,that would result in a requirement for 23
spaces.There is space for approximately 30 cars on the
plan.Stacked parking could be allowed in the driveways,
but a minimum width of 9 feet would be required for each
column,and open driveways would have to be maintained atalltimes.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Maintain the required 8%of the total parking area as
interior landscape islands.An irrigation system is
required for the landscaped areas.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
b.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.c.Driveways shall conform to Sec.31-210 or Ordinance
18,031.
d.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
e.Brown and W.27 are classified on the Master Street
Plan as commercial streets.Dedicate right-of-way to
30 feet from centerline.f.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
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6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Any relocation of water facilities will be at the
expense of the developer.Contact Water Works
for meter size and location.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:No comments received.
Entergy:No comments received.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted,but place fire
hydrant per code.
CATA:Site is served by CATA route ¹14,Rosedale.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
cemetery with a small pavilion for services,a large cross,
fountains,and accompanying parking,to be placed on this
2.69 acres of vacant land.
Siting requirements for the proposed structures are met in
the proposal.This proposal would take land that has been
vacant for a long time and turn it into a quiet,garden
type cemetery use.The majority of activity and traffic for
services has been confined to the southwest corner of thesite,well away from any residential areas.Only walkingtrafficwouldbeallowedinmostofthesite.
The applicant has asked for a waiver for street
improvements.They would install required sidewalks.Public
Works does not support a waiver of the street improvements.
They would support a deferral of improvements to 27 Street
only.They believe Brown and Johnson Street improvements
should be made with the original development.
There are also problems with the layout or location of both
access driveways and the layout of the parking area.The
parking lanes must be 9 feet wide with a 10-12 foot
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driveway in between them which would be kept unobstructed
even during services.
Staff believes this is a reasonable use of this site and
would not have an adverse impact on the neighborhood,but
the design of the driveways and parking area must meet
ordinance requirements.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
If the parking area and driveways can be brought into
compliance,Staff would recommend approval of the
conditional use permit subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.
b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.Comply with Fire Department Comment.
d.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed
downward and inward to the property and not towards anyresidentialzonedarea.
Staff would not support a waiver of street improvements.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Matthew Hampton was present representing the application.Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the
comments provided to the applicant.
The main areas discussed were the parking requirements including
interior landscaping in the parking area,the need to include
all proposed structures on the site plan,location of driveways,street improvements and dedication of right-of-way on 27 "
Street.The applicant asked about a waiver of street
improvements.He was told he could submit a letter asking for a
waiver.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
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ITEM NO.:15 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6929
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Matthew Hampton was present representing his application.There
were 5 registered objectors present.Staff presented the item
with a recommendation for approval subject to compliance with
the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8
above with two amendments to the recommendation as stated in the
hearing.First,Public Works,based on further review and
discussions,no longer opposed a waiver of street improvements
including waiving additional sidewalk construction along the
side and northern streets,and a variance for driveway locations
and design as shown on the proposed site plan.Second,the
applicant should adjust the location of the interior landscape
island to allow the driveway and parking lane widths through the
entire parking area to meet minimum ordinance standards.The
parking and driveway lanes must be clearly striped.
Madam Chair Adcock stated that since there were only eight
Commissioners present,it was the Commission's Policy to offer
applicants the opportunity to defer their item since they must
have six positive votes out of the eight Commissioners present
to be approved.Mr.Hampton chose to defer until January.
The Commission placed the item on the consent deferral agenda
and deferred it to the January 25,2001 Planning Commission
public hearing.The vote was 8 ayes,0 nays,and 3 absent.
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7104 Mabelvale Cnt-OE,Little Rock,Arlmisas 72209
Office:(501)565-7104 Fax:(501)5654358
Carolyn Allen,Assistant Pastor
Kevin D.Allen,Sr.,Senior Pastor
October 31,2000
City of Little Rock Planning Commission
500 W.Markham
Little Rock,AR.72201
Dear Liffle Rock Planning Commission
As a pastor I own times have the responsibiTity of conducting services at the cemeteries in
our community.I have seen the lack of management and the condition of the cemeteries
in my community.There is a strong need for a new cemetery in Little Rock,particularly
in the black community.
Over the past year I have seen Matthew Hampton and Derrick Gunn bring innovation,
integrity,professionalism,and genuine concern to our community through the operation of
their funeral home.
I am con6dent that these young men have the knowledge and abiTity to develop a very
clean,well-managed,and professional cemetery in our community.Individually,and on
behalf of my entire congregation I would like to pledge our support for the Divinity
Memorial Gardens Development.It is our sincere hope that this addition to our City will
be looked at in a favorable manner by the City Planning Commission and the AR.
Cemetery Board.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Kevin D.Allen
Perfecting Christian Church RF.r.m.vJED
N0 '2000
BY:
Perfecting the Saints,for the Work of the Ministry.Ephesians 12:4a
December 'i,2000
ITEM NO.:16 FILE NO.:Z-6931
NAME:Robertson Accessory Dwelling —Conditional
Use Permit
LOCATION:40 Fontenay Circle
OWNER/APPLICANT:Charlie Robertson /Jack Hartsell
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for an
accessory dwelling over a garage on property
zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,
located at ¹40 Fontenay Circle.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS
1.SITE LOCATION:
This 1.47 acre site is located behind the existing
residence,which is located at the eastern end of Fontenay
Circle.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,
and is surrounded by R-2 zoning.This residential lot is at
the end of the street with woods and the golf course to the
north,woods to the east and southeast,and other
residences to the west and southwest.Due to its location
behind the house the accessory dwelling would not be very
visible from any surrounding residence.Therefore,Staff
believes this accessory dwelling over the garage would have
no adverse effect on the neighborhood.
There are no neighborhood associations currently serving
this area,however,all property owners within 200 feet,
and all residents within 300 feet that could be identified,
were notified of the public hearing.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed dwelling would have access from an existing
driveway from Fontenay Circle.Adequate parking is
provided .
December I.2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:16 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6931
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:No objection.Need to utilize existing service,no
separate meter.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.Use
existing service,no separate meter.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.Use existing service.No
separate meter.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.Serve from existing
service .
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:CATA service does not extend to this area at this
time.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for an
accessory dwelling over a new two-car garage on this 1.47
acre property.The applicant stated he intends this
dwelling to be used for overnight guests and visiting
family members,not for rental purposes.
All siting requirements are exceeded.This residential lot
is at the end of the street with woods and the golf course
to the north,woods to the east and southeast,and other
residences to the west and southwest.Due to its location
behind and on ground lower than the front of the house,it
would not be very visible from any surrounding residence.
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December 7,2 000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:16 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6931
Staff believes this would be a reasonable addition to this
property and not have any adverse effect on the
neighborhood.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to making all utility connections from existing
services to the main house.There are to be no separate
service connections .
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Pat Cooley from Jack Hartsell's office was present representing
the application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the comments provided to the applicant.
There were no issues discussed and the applicant's
representative had no questions about the written comments.
Therefore,the Committee accepted the proposal and forwarded the
item to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Charlie Robertson was present representing the application.
There were no registered objectors present.Staff presented the
item with a recommendation for approval subject to compliance
with the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"
paragraph 8 above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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December I,2000
ITEM NO.:17 FILE NO.:Z-6939
NAME:Otter Creek Animal Clinic —Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION:¹1 Otter Creek Court
OWNER/APPLICANT:Otter Creek Animal Hospital /John C.Miller
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for an
animal clinic on property zoned C-1,
Neighborhood Commercial,located at ¹1 Otter
Creek Court.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is approximately 0.4 acre and is located on the
northeast corner of the intersection of Otter Creek Court
and Otter Creek Parkway.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned C-1,Neighborhood Commercial,
and is surrounded by C-1,and C-2,Shopping Center District
zoning.The abutting properties to the north,east,and
west are zoned C-1 and contain a mixture of uses including
currently a doctor office,a day care,and the information
office for the subdivision.The property directly north is
vacant.A little further east there is a small strip retail
center.To the south across Otter Creek Parkway there is a
self-serve car wash,grocery store and post office on
property zoned C-2.
Staff believes this use would be compatible with,and have
no adverse effect on,the surrounding area.
The Otter Creek Homeowners Association and the Southwest
Little Rock United for Progress,all property owners within
200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet that could be
identified,were notified of the public hearing.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed site plan includes one access driveway form
Otter Creek Court and nine on site parking spaces.The
December 'I,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:17 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6939
ordinance parking standard for a health clinic is six
spaces per doctor.There would be only one doctor at this
site.
4 .SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
Maintain the required minimum nine foot landscape buffer on
both street frontages before beginning any pavement.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Property frontage needs to have the sidewalks and ramps
brought up to the current ADA standards.
b.Repair or replace any curb and gutter or sidewalk that
is damaged in the public right-of-way prior to
occupancy.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
d.This property must comply with the new land alteration
ordinance,buffers,and tree removal.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:An acreage charge of $150 per acre applies in
addition to normal charges.Due to the nature of this
facility,installation of a reduced pressure zone
backflow preventer will be required on the domestic water
service for this facility.Contact the Water Works
regarding meter size and location.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted.
ALLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted,but place fire
hydrants per code.
CATA:Site is not on a dedicated bus route and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
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December 7.2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:17 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6939
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
one story animal clinic on this C-1 zoned vacant property
with accompanying on site parking.It would operate from
7:30 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m.
to noon on Saturday with one doctor and two staff members.
There would not be any outside runs or pens,nor outdoor
boarding of animals overnight.
The proposed site plan meets or exceeds all siting
requirements.Sufficient parking is provided on site with
access to Otter Creek Court.The site is surrounded by a
mixture of commercial uses including currently a doctor'
office to the east,a day care,and the information office
for the subdivision to the west.The property directly
north is currently vacant.A little further east there is a
small strip retail center.To the south across Otter Creek
Parkway there is a self-serve car wash,grocery store and
post office on property zoned C-2.Staff believes this use
would be compatible with the surrounding commercial uses
and have no adverse effect on the surrounding area.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
a.Comply with the City's Landscape and Buffer Ordinances.
b.Comply with Public Works Comments.c.Comply with Fire Department Comment.
d.All exterior lighting must be low intensity and directed
downward and inward to the property and not towards any
residential zoned area.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Doctor John Miller was present representing his application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly
reviewing the comments provided to the applicant.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:17 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6939
The main points discussed were movement of the driveway 20 feet
further north,providing the required 9 foot minimum street
buffers,and the parking requirements and layout.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Dr.John Miller was present representing his application.There
were no registered objectors present.Staff commented that they
had received a letter from Southwest Little Rock United for
Progress supporting the proposed use.Staff presented the item
with a recommendation for approval subject to compliance with
the conditions listed under "Staff Recommendation,"paragraph 8
above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations.The
vote was 8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:18 FILE NO.:Z-6942
NAME:Deloney Adult Day Care —Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION:7210 Milford Drive
OWNER/APPLICANT:Mr.and Mrs.Ronnie and Rita Deloney
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for an
adult day care center for up to 10 adults on
property zoned R-2,Single Family
Residential,located at 7210 Milford Drive.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
The proposed site is located on the north side of Milford
Drive,two lots west of Eva Street.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned R-2,Single Family Residential,
and is surrounded by R-2 zoning.The existing house is
located well within a residential neighborhood,surrounded
by single family residences and vacant lots,with no other
commercial uses in the vicinity.Staff does not believe
this proposed commercial encroachment would be compatible
with the neighborhood.
The Chicot and Rob Roy Way Neighborhood Associations,
Southwest Little Rock United for Progress,all property
owners within 200 feet,and all residents within 300 feet
that could be identified,were notified of the public
hearing.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposal includes widening the existing driveway from
Milford Drive,and adding on site parking for three
vehicles in front of the existing house.The Ordinance
would require a minimum of three parking spaces for two
employees and a capacity of 10 adults.
December 7.2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:18 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6942
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
A 6 foot high opaque screen,either a wooden fence with its
face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings,is
required to help screen this site from the residential
properties to the north,east and west.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
a.Provide design of street conforming to "MSP"(Master
Street Plan).Construct one-half street improvement to
these streets including 5-foot sidewalks with planned
development.
b.All driveways shall have concrete aprons per City
Ordinance.c.Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for
approval prior to start of work.
d.Driveway to be minimum of 20-feet wide with a side
turnaround for the parking area.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Contact the Water Works if additional water service
is required.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:Approved as submitted.
AIBA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:Site is near bus routes ¹17 and ¹17A and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit to
convert an existing house into an adult day care center
for up to 10 adults.It would be open from 7:00 a.m.to
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December 7,2000
SUBDZVZSZON
ZTEM NO.:18 (Cont.)FZLE NO.:Z-6942
5:30 p.m.Monday through Friday,and 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
on Saturday.
No exterior work is proposed for the existing building,so
siting criteria is not an issue.Sufficient parking,
access,and screening have been provided in the proposed
site plan.The applicant has chosen to make an in-lieu
payment of 15%of the cost of improvements made instead of
constructing the street improvements.The cost to widen and
improve the driveway apron may be credited towards that in-
lieu payment.
The proposed site is well within a residential
neighborhood.Zt would be bordered by single family
residences to the north and south,and vacant lots to the
east,west and southeast,but the entire area is zoned
single family residential.Staff is not aware of any other
commercial uses in the vicinity.Therefore,Staff does not
believe this first encroachment of a commercial use would
be compatible with this residential neighborhood.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATZON:
Staff recommends denial of the requested commercial use for
an adult day care center at this location.
SUBDZVZSZON COMMZTTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Sharlie and Ronnie Deloney were present representing the
application.Staff gave a brief description of the proposal,
briefly reviewing the comments provided to the applicant.The
primary areas discussed were screening,parking,street
improvements and access.The applicant indicated he would ask
for a waiver to the street improvement since the surrounding
area has no curb and gutter or sidewalks.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
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December 7,F000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:18 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6942
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7 I 2 0 0 0 )
Sharlie and Ronnie Deloney were present representing the
application.There were 4 registered objectors present.Staff
stated they had received a letter from Southwest Little Rock
United for Progress not supporting the proposed use.Staff noted
that the proposed site is well within a residential
neighborhood,bordered by single family residences to the north
and south,and vacant residential lots to the east,west and
southeast,and that the entire area is zoned single family
residential.Staff stated they were not aware of any other
commercial uses in the vicinity and did not believe this first
encroachment of a commercial use would be compatible with this
residential neighborhood.Therefore,Staff presented the item
with a recommendation for denial of the requested commercial use
for an adult day care at this location.
Madam Chair Adcock stated that since there were only eight
Commissioners present,it was the Commission's Policy to offer
applicants the opportunity to defer their item since they must
have six positive votes out of the eight Commissioners present
to be approved.Sharlie Deloney stated that she wished to defer
this item until January.
The Commission placed the item on the consent deferral agenda
and deferred it to the January 25,2001 Planning Commission
public hearing.The vote was 8 ayes,0 nays,and 3 absent.
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December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:19 FILE NO.:Z-6947
NAME:Lucas Duplex —Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:2601 West 6 Street
OWNER/APPLICANT:Lucas F.L.P./Richard F.Bailey
PROPOSAL:To obtain a conditional use permit for a
duplex to be located at 2601 W.6 Street on
property zoned R-3,Single Family
Residential.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1.SITE LOCATION:
This site is located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of West 6 Street and Coates Street.
2.COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is zoned R-3,Single Family Residential,
and is surrounded on three sides by R-3 zoned properties.
To the north across 6 Street the zoning is R-4,Two Family
Residential.There is a mixture of R-3 and R-4 zoning in
the area and even some I-2,Light Industrial Zoning a half
block to the southwest.
Staff believes the proposed duplex use would be compatible
with the neighborhood.
The Capitol View Stifft Station and Capitol Hill
Neighborhood Associations,all property owners within 200
feet,and all residents within 300 feet that could be
identified,were notified of the public hearing.
3.ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
The proposed plan includes two driveways from Coates
Street,one for each of the two units.Only one parking
space per dwelling is provided.The Ordinance requires 1'c
spaces per unit.A variance would be required to allow only
one space per unit.
December 7.2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:19 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6947
4.SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5 .PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6.UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.COMMENTS:
Water:Water Works records show there is an existing
vacant account at this address.Contact the Water Works if
additional water service is needed.
Wastewater:Sewer available,not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell:No comments received.
ARKLA:Approved as submitted.
Entergy:Approved as submitted.
Fire Department:Approved as submitted.
CATA:Site is close to bus routes ¹1 and ¹8 and has no
effect on bus radius,turnout and route.
7.STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
duplex to be located on this vacant residentially zonedlot.The site is in a neighborhood that contains a mixture
of single and two family residences,and even an area about
a half block to the southwest that is zoned Light
Industrial.
The units would be one story with frame exteriors,similar
to other structures in the area.The proposal meets all
siting requirements except for parking.The Ordinance
requires 14 parking spaces per unit.The proposal includes
only one space per unit.That would require a variance for
reduced on-site parking.On street parking is also
available.Staff supports the parking variance.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:19 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6947
Staff believes the duplex would be compatible with the
neighborhood and not have an adverse impact on the area.
8 .STAFF RECOMMENDATZON:
Staff recommends approval of both the conditional use
permit for the duplex and the variance for the one parking
space per unit.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(NOVEMBER 16,2000)
Richard Bailey was present representing the application.Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal,briefly reviewing the
comments provided to the applicant.
Primary issues discussed were parking requirements and the need
for a variance for one space per unit,and setbacks,
particularly increasing the setback on the west side.
There being no further issues,the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Richard Bailey and Kenneth Mattox were present representing the
application.There were no registered objectors present.Staff
presented the item with a recommendation for approval subject
to compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff
Recommendation,"paragraph 8 above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations and the
variance allowing only one parking space per unit.The vote was
8 ayes,0 nays and 3 absent.
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December 7,2000
ITEM NO.:20 F1LE NO.:Z-6120-B
Owner:Capitol Lakes Estates,LLC
Applicant:Jim Hathaway
Location:Western perimeter of Capitol LakesEstates,south of proposed West Kanis
Road
Request:Rezone from R-2 to MF-12
Purpose:Future multi family development
Size:7.28+acres
Existing Use:Undeveloped,wooded
SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING
North —Undeveloped,proposed Capitol Lakes Estates;
zoned R-2
South —Undeveloped,proposed Capitol Lakes Estates;
zoned R-2
East —Undeveloped,proposed Capitol Lakes Estates;
zoned MF-12
West —Undeveloped;zoned R-2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS
No comments,all addressed through previous rezoning and plat.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
The site is not located on a current CATA Bus Route.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
All owners of land located within 200 feet of the site and the
Spring Valley Manor Property Owners Association were notified of
the proposed rezoning.There are no residents within the
vicinity of the site to be notified by staff.
LAND USE PLAN ELEMENT
The site is located in the Ellis Mountain Planning District.
The adopted.Plan recommends Low Density Residential and Single
December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:20 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6120-B
Family for this site.Insomuch as a plan is to be general in
nature,staff believes no Plan Amendment is necessary.This
tract and all surrounding properties are wooded and undeveloped.
Allowing the minor expansion of the LDR designation to encompass
these additional 7+acres seems reasonable.The site is not
within an area covered by a neighborhood action plan.
STAFF ANALYSIS
The request before the Commission is to rezone this wooded,
undeveloped,7.28+acre tract from "R-2"Single Family to
"MF-12"Multifamily.The property is located at the western
perimeter of the proposed Capitol Lakes Estates development,
west of and adjacent to an existing,25+acre MF-12 zoned tract.
The 7.28+acre tract is approximately 1,700 feet west of the
existing Cooper Orbit Road,on the south side of proposed West
Kanis Road.The area was previously platted as a street and 14
single-family lots.Final engineering has proven that the
terrain is too steep to develop as it was preliminary platted.
The applicant has revised the preliminary plat by removing these
14 lots and the street and by combining the 7.28+acres with the
larger 25+acre,multifamily tract.
Staff is supportive of the rezoning request.The area to be
rezoned is approximately 1/3 mile from the nearest residence in
the Spring Valley Manor Subdivision,the nearest single-family
development.This site and all surrounding properties are
currently heavily wooded and undeveloped.The proposed Capitol
Lakes Estates development abuts the site on the north,south and
east.The site abuts a large area of wooded,undeveloped
property on the west.This 7.28+acre tract is bounded by a
proposed arterial street (west Kanis Road)on the north,a 25+
acre,MF-12 zoned tract on the east and proposed single-family
lots on the south.Since the difficulty of the terrain will
prevent the development of the tract as single-family homes,staff believes the best use for the site is to add it to the
adjacent multifamily tract.
When the zoning for Capitol Lakes Estates was first approved in
1996,there were difficulties associated with the multifamily
that was proposed at that time.Two tracts of multifamily were
proposed;a 25 acre tract to be located on the west side of the
new alignment of Cooper Orbit Road (to be called Rushmore
Avenue)and 13+acres located on the east side of Rushmore
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:20 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6120-B
Avenue.Concerns centered on the smaller tract which was known
as Tract "B"and as a result,when the zoning was approved by
the Board of Directors,the following conditions were attached:
~Any development which occurs on the property described as
Tract B in Section 1 of this Ordinances shall be limited to
125 dwelling units.
~Three acres within the property described as Tract B in
Section 1 of this Ordinance will be dedicated as Open Space
and not developed.
~Capitol Lakes Estates shall not be developed prior to
implementation of sanitary sewer service,whether brought
about through formation of a new sewer improvementdistrict,expansion of the existing sewer improvementdistrictorsomeothermorefeasiblecooperative
alternative.
~With respect to that portion of property zoned MF-12 which
will front on the newly realigned Cooper Orbit Road,twenty
(20)foot natural buffer will be maintained along the
frontage of the newly realigned Cooper Orbit Road.If it
becomes necessary to regrade the buffer zone,the regraded
area within the twenty foot buffer strip will be replanted
to a planting density fifty (50)percent greater than that
specified in the Little Rock landscaping ordinance.
Allowing this expansion of additional multifamily zoning on the
western perimeter of the Capitol Lakes Estates Development will
not affect the zoning of the smaller tract nor will it impact
any of the previously approved conditions.
The applicant is proposing a 30-foot wide buffer along the
western edge of the 7.28+acre tract and along the southern
perimeter of the tract where it is adjacent to proposed single-
family lots.Since this buffer is not set aside as a separatetract,staff would prefer to see it zoned OS to assure it
remains as a buffer.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:20 (Cont.)FILE NO.:Z-6120-B
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the recpxested MF-12 zoning with a
30 foot OS strip to be zoned along the western perimeter of the
site and along the southern perimeter of the tract where it is
adjacent to the proposed single-family lots.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
The applicant was not present.There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a
letter on December 1,2000 recpxesting that the item be
withdrawn,without prejudice.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approve for
withdrawal,without prejudice.The vote was 8 ayes,0 noes and
3 absent.
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December 7,2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.:21 FILE NO.:G-23-306
Name:Gamble Road North of Chenal
Parkway right-of-way
Abandonment.
Location:Gamble Road 130 feet North
of Chenal Parkway.
Owner/A licant:Max Davis
Reccue s t:To abandon the 40 feet wide
by 314 feet long Gamble Road
right-of-way and incorporate
with existing lots.
STAFF REPORT:
Staff received letter from the applicant requesting
withdrawal from the agenda after the legal ad has been
published in the newspaper.Staff supports the withdrawal
reques t.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(December 7,2000)
Staff presented the withdrawal recommendation for this
application.The Chairperson placed the item before the
Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for
withdrawal as recommended by staff.The motion to withdrawal
the application passed by a vote of Sayes,0 nays
3 absent.
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December 7,'000
FILE NO.:G-25-179 ITEM NO.:22
Name:East Markham Street —Street Name
Change
Location:East Markham Street;between
Cumberland Street and Collins Street
Petitioner:City of Little Rock
~Pro osal:To change the name of a portion of
East Markham Street to President
Clinton Avenue
1.Abuttin Uses and Ownershi :There are 12 property owners
who own properties along this 5-block portion of East
Markham Street.The properties are occupied by a wide rangeofcommercial,institutional and tourism related businesses.
Approximately 60 businesses take addresses from the affectedportionofEastMarkhamStreet.
2.Nei hborhood Effect:No detrimental effect is anticipated.
The Postal Service will continue to recognize the existingaddressesforupto2years,allowing all parties adequate
time to expend their supply of letterhead and envelopes
while making the transition to the new street name.Up to 5streetnamesignswillneedtobechanged.
3.Nei hborhood Position:No clear neighborhood position has
been voiced.All residents/businesses affected by thestreetnamechangehavebeennotifiedoftheproposal.
4.Effect on Public Services:Public Utilities,Police andFireDepartmentswillbenotifiedofthestreetnamechange.
The name change is for an easily identifiable portion ofEastMarkhamStreet.The area has an identity of its owncurrently,being recognized as the River Market.ThisstreetwillserveasaprimaryentrancetothePresidential
Park and Library,making it even more easily recognizableforPublicServiceproviders.
5.Utilities:No comments received.
6.Staff Anal sis:
The City of Little Rock has filed this application,askingthatthenameoftheportionofEastMarkhamStreetlocated
between Cumberland and Collins Streets be changed toPresidentClintonAvenue.
On November 7,1997,in response to the news that President
William Jefferson Clinton had decided to locate hisPresidentialLibraryontheriverfrontimmediately east of
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Interstate 30,the Board of Directors passed Resolution No.
10,122 stating their intent to rename portions of East and
West Markham Street to President Clinton Avenue.On July
27,1999,that Resolution was amended by Resolution No.
10,608 which stated the Board's intent to rename only that
portion of East Markham Street,between Cumberland and
Collins Streets.That portion of East Markham is located
within what is known as The River Market District,the
recently developed entertainment and shopping district
located along the Arkansas River.The street will serve as
a primary entrance to the Presidential Park and Library that
are to be located immediately east of Interstate 30.The
proposed name change is to take effect when President
Clinton completes his term of office on January 20,2001.
7.Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed street name
change.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(DECEMBER 7,2000)
Staff requested that this item be deferred to the December 21,
2000 meeting to allow for continued meetings with the affected
business and property owners.A motion was made to waive
the Commission'bylaws and to accept the late request for
deferral.The motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes,0 noes
and 3 absent.The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and
deferred to the December 21,2000 meeting by a vote of 8 ayes,
0 noes and 3 absent.
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SUBDIVISION MINUTES
There being no further business before the Commission,the
meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
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