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pc_11 20 1990subI LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION HEARING SUMMARY AND MINUTE RECORD NOVEMBER 20,1990 1:00 p.m. I.Roll Call and Finding of a Quorum. A Quorum was present being nine in number. II.Approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes of the October 9,1990 meeting were approved as received. III.Members present:Martha Miller Fred Perkins,Vice Chairman Rose Collins Jerilyn Nicbolson Kathleen Oleson John McDaniel Brad Walker Walter Riddick Joe Selz Members Absent:Connie Whitfield Stephen Leek City Attorney:Stephen Rowell LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISION AGENDA NOVEMBER 20I 1990 DEFERRED ITEMS: A.Big R/Arktic Ice Replat (S-859) B.Longlea Manor Phase V (S-128EE) C.Geyer Springs Road First Baptist Church (Z-5365) PRELIMINARY PLATS: 1.Chenal Professional Centre (S-867-M) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS: 2.Mechanics Lumber Company (Long Form PCD)(Z-4933-B) 3.Pulaski County Detention Facility Long Form PCD (Z-5360) REZONING: 4.West 12th Street "R-5"to "O-l"(Z-2241-A) SUBDIVISION SITE PLANS: 5.Seal-Dry/USA,Inc.(S-875) 6.The Centers for Youth and Families (S-874) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS: 7.Western Hills School (Z-5229-A) 8.City of Little Rock Fire Station f21 (Z-5374) 9.Cross Tire Company (Z-5375) 10.Little Rock Senior Citizens Center (Z-5376) 11.West Little Rock Church of Christ (Z-5377) 12.Good Shepherd Episcopal Church (Z-5378) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CONT. 13.Woodruff Elementary School (Z-5380) ZONING SITE PLAN REVIEW: 14.The Ranch (Z-5381) OTHER MATTERS: 15.Water Mains —West 36th Street Main Extension Little Rock,Arkansas 11 EP 1 14 61 I 9 46 10 5 /ST I I I I I SS PULSSUI COUIIT'I SSC US COUIITT H L t Prepared by the Planning Department City ot Little Rock SUBDIVISION LOCATION MAP LITTLE ROCK PLANNING COMMISSION SUBDIVISIION AGENDA NOVEMBER 20,1990 November 20,1990 ~SUBDIV ON ~DEEM NO.:FILE NO.:S-859 NAME:Big R/Arktic Ice Replat LOCATION:NE corner of Bond and 9th Streets DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: Arktic Ice,Inc.Summerlin Associates,Inc. 1609 S.BroadwayLittleRock,AR 72205 376-1323 AREA:5.0 Acre NUMBER OF LOTS:2 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:I-3 PROPOSED USES:Warehouses PLANNING DISTRICT:I-30 CENSUS TRACT:3 VARIANCES RE VESTED: 1.Waiver of Building Setbacks PLAT DEFICIENCIES NOTED: a.Source of Title Deed Book and Page. b.Adjacent Subdivisions,Names-Plat Book and Page Number.c.Acreage. A.PROPOSAL RE VEST: This Developer proposes the creation of two industrial lots out of a larger lot presently zoned "I-3". B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently occupied by several structures. Two buildings located on the south part of the tract are in a state of extreme disrepair.The site is paved in asphalt.The adjacent streets are developed to City standards. C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Provide Collector Street R/W and improvements for BondStreet.Improvements for E.9th Street and ReichardtStreetarerequiredunlessthesestreetsareclosed. November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.A Continued D.ISSUES LEGAL TECHNICAL DESIGN: There are no apparent legal issues except the basic ordinance requirements that have been omitted from the plat.There are several design issues relative to the building lane where they should be established and where the developer requests them to be waived. Sidewalks and R/W need to be shown on the plat and the last one is the need for specific waiver request on street improvements. E.ANALYSIS: The Planning Staff review of this replat indicates few design issues.The points made in Item D and C above are the primary concerns of Staff and Engineering Department.The right-of-way and sidewalks presence on the plat are important to evaluate existing conditions and master street needs. The remaining design issue to be identified by the Engineer,is the building lines.We feel the building lines should be established on street frontages and also be shown where developer requests them to be waived. Our last point of concern is that the Engineering Staff suggested to close E.9th and Reichardt Streets.The applicant needs to file application for street abandonment with Anna Brown at the Planning Office. F.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this replat subject to complying with the Engineering and Planning Staff comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW:(August 16,1990) Mr.James Summerlin was present representing the application.The Staff recommendation was discussed.Staff suggested to Mr.Summerlin closing 9th and Reichardt Streets to avoid improvement requirements.Those streets are not serving any purpose.Mr.Summerlin agreed to file a petition with the City Clerk and Anna Brown from PlanningStaff. November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.A Continued There were several design elements discussed.These dealt primarily with the improvements on Bond Street,sidewalks and building lines.Mr.Summerlin agreed to revise this plat. A discussion then moved again to the street closure issues. The Planning Staff suggested making this a part of the application to include in the Staff's recommendation as being approved,subject to public right-of-way abandonment and street closure. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(August 28,1990) The Staff told the Commission that the replat needed to be deferred because of a notice deficiency.A motion was made to defer this item to September 11,1990 Agenda and passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays,and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(September 11,1990) The Planning Staff reported to the Commission that a request had been made by the applicant for a deferral of this item to the Planning Commission meeting on October 9,1990.This would afford the applicant sufficient time to address the concerns of neighborhood objectors and the Staff recommendation. After a brief discussion,the Commission determined the deferral to be appropriate.A motion to that effect was made and passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays,and 1 abstention (John McDaniel). ENGINEERING STAFF REPORT:(September 14,1990) The engineer has provided documentation that East 9th Street adjacent to this replat is not a dedicated street,but a railroad right-of-way,therefore the requirement for improvements to East 9th Street is no longer in effect. Other engineering requirements from previous reviews are unchanged. November 20,1990 ~SUB VISION IT NO.A C ntinued P NING COMMISSIO ME TING:(October 9,1990) There were no objectors present.The application wasrepresentedbyMr.Summerlin of the Summerlin AssociationFirm.Mr.Summerlin presented a request that this item bedeferreduntilNovember20,1990.He stated two reasons forthedeferralrequest.These were resolution of right-of-wayabandonmentofReichardtStreetanddealingwiththevariancesthathadbeenrequestedinitiallyandwerenotresolved.After a brief discussion,the CommissiondeterminedthedeferraltoNovember20beappropriate amotiontothateffectwasmadeandpassedbyavoteof 10ayes,0 nays,and 1 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(November 8,1990) Mr.Jim Summerlin was present representing the application.This item was discussed in conjunction with right-of-wayabandonmentapplication.The Planning Staff reported thattheapplicantsubmittednoticesandplacedbuildinglines ontheplat.The only issues to be resolved are:appropriateBillofAssuranceandsidewalklocation.The applicantproposessidewalknexttothecurbline.The Ordinancecallsforsidewalksnexttothepropertyline.Theapplicantagreedtoaskforavarianceofthesidewalkslocation. The discussion then moved again to the street closureissues.The Engineering Staff suggested reviewing previousoptionspresentedtotheapplicant.Those options were toclosestreets,or dedicate right-of-way and makeimprovementsoneast9thStreetandReichardtStreet.Mr.Summerlin agreed to discuss those options again with theowner. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The application was represented by Mr.Jim Summerlin andLukeQuinn.The Planning Staff offered its recommendationofapprovalofthisreplat,giving a brief background of thepropertyandtheattendantstreetclosureapplication.Staff indicated that the applicant decided to withdraw thestreetclosureapplicationandnowisseekingwaiversofallstreetimprovementsonEast8thStreetandReichardtStreet. November 20,1990 KJQ~IV SION ITEM NO.Continued The applicant is also asking for a right-of-way dedication waiver on East 8th Street,waiver of building setbacks and sidewalks deferral on Bond Street until or building permit is issued. Mr.J.Gardner from the Engineering Department stated that he supports waivers. The Chair then asked for person present in objection to the proposal.Mr.Wingfield Martin representing the Wrape Family Charitable Trust stated that he does not object to the replat,if the developer does riot close East 8th Street and Reichardt Street. After a brief discussion,the Commission determined the approval with the recommendation that a waiver approval be appropriate. A motion to that effect was made and passed by a vote of 8 ayes,0 nays,1 abstention and 2 absent. November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:B ~FILE 8 .:8-128-EE NAME:Longlea Manor Phase V —Preliminary Plat LOCATION:Off Hinson Road on Old Oak Drive DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: LAND PROJECTS MARLAR ENGINEERING CO.INC. 11125 Arcade Dr.Suite E 5318 JFK Little Rock,AR 72212 North Little Rock,AR 72116 753-1987 AREA:5.05 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:15 FT.NEW STREET:.5 mile ZONING:R-2 PROPOSED USES:Residential PLANNING DISTRICT:Highway 10 CENSUS TRACT:42.06 VARIANCES RE UESTED: 1.SIDEWALKS2.DETENTION3.TO ALLOW DEN OAK DR.TO BE 45'IGHT-OF-WAY WITH 24'AVEMENT A.PROPOSAL RE VEST: This proposal consists of a preliminary plat including 15 single family lots.The request is to revise a previously approved Phase V,8 single family,with two acres recently purchased land to be included as a part of the addition. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The 5 acres involved in this plat are on moderate sloping ground with a natural grade of 8 to 10%.The existing terrain is intact with natural foliage.There are existing streets adjacent to the subdivision plat providing for the collector street system to serve the Longlea and Secluded Hills neighborhoods. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.B Continued ENGINEERING COMMENTS: C.Old Oak Drive is a collector on the MSP,60'/W and36'treet required.This project should conform to detention and excavation ordinances. D.ISSUES LEGAL TECH DESIGN: The following points of information should be dealt with by the Engineer and/or Developer.These are: Old Oak Drive,should be identified as a collector street with 60'/W and 36'avement. The Staff firmly believes that sidewalks are an integral part of a residential neighborhood and should be included where required by ordinance. The Engineering Staff oppose detention waiver. The Planning and Engineering Staff support the Engineer's request for Den Oak Drive to be a minor residential street with 45'/W and 24'avement. E.ANALYSIS: The Staff review of this preliminary plat indicates few design issues.The several points made in Item D above are the primary concerns of Planning and Engineering Departments.The street system to serve this area of the city is an important system,a portion of which is being constructed to the collector standards (Secluded Hills Subdivision)and will be connected to Hwy 10 in the near future. Staff also feels strongly committed to recommending the denial of sidewalk waiver and their installation where required by Ordinance,in despite of a previous agreement which waives sidewalks due to the fact that topography will make sidewalks difficult to construct. Our last point of concern is that the Engineering Staff oppose a Dentention Waiver for this project. F.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the resolution of the several items pointed out in our analysis. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.B Con inued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(September 27,1990) The applicant was represented by Mr.Jim Garner,Mr.Bill Miller and Mr.Mike Marlar.There were a number of questions raised by Mr.Garner as to the Staff comments.He requested clarification of the Staff's comment specifically dealing with the sidewalks and 60 foot right-of-way requirements.His feelings were that the sidewalks and 60 foot right-of-way requirements had been waived on the previous phases of Longlea Manor and it also applied to this plat.Mr.Gardner presented a copy of the minute record from the September 1980 Subdivision Agenda meeting showing those agreements between City and the Developer. Commissioner Walker suggested moving discussion of the sidewalk issue to the Planning Commission meeting.He also advised Mr.Garner to locate the nearest sidewalk to show the Planning Commission how impractical it is to require the sidewalks. The right-of-way requirement was raised by Bill Miller as to whether the 50 foot right-of-way and 36 foot pavement would serve the purpose.Mr.Jerry Gardner,from Public Works, explained that the master street plan calls for the collector standards with a 60 foot right-of-way and 36 foot pavement. It was determined that the engineer of the project should meet with Jerry Gardner to discuss the options of reducing requirement right-of-way standards. The Committee then moved to the discussion of the stormwater detention.Mr.Gardner stated that Public Works require waiver of stormwater detention on all subdivision.He also stated that he will advise Mr.Marlar in obtaining proper detention for this project. The Planning Staff then asked the applicant if the notices had been sent.Mr.Garner responded that he didn't know about the notice requirement.He also stated that he would like to discuss the above issues again with his partners and possibly choose an already approved plat for this area. Mr.Richard Wood from the Planning Department,advised the applicant to discuss those issues again and inform the Planning Commission on October 9,1990 about the chosen option. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.B Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(October 9,1990) The Planning Staff reported that a letter had been submitted by the Engineer,Mr.Forest Marlar,in the required time requesting that this matter be deferred until the November 20,1990 Planning Commission Agenda.The Commission then briefly discussed placing this matter on the Consent Agenda for deferral.A motion was made to defer this item as requested.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays, and 1 absent. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(November 8,1990) The applicant was represented by Mr.Jim Garner,Mr.Bill Miller and Mr.F.Marlar. The Planning Staff reported that notices had been sent.The only remaining issues to be resolved are:sidewalk and detention waiver.Commissioner Riddick suggested moving discussion of the sidewalk issue to the Planning Commission meeting.The Planning Staff added that the Board of Directors can only waive sidewalk or detention.The matter was forwarded to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) There were no objectors in attendance.The application was represented by Mr.Jim Garner,Mr.Bill Miller and Mr.F. Marlar.After a brief discussion,the Commission determineditappropriatetoplacethisitemontheconsentagendafor approval.A motion was then made to that effect.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,2 absent. 4 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISIONS Item No.C Name:Geyer Springs First Baptist Church —Conditional Use Permit (Z-5365) ~Lo t 12,400 Interstate 30 Owner A licant:Geyer Springs First Baptist Church/Darrell Odom PROPOSAL: To construct a two story 42,000 sq.ft.education and worship building. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: SITE LOCATION: North of the frontage road on Interstate 30,west of Otter Creek,across from Jacuzzi Brothers,Inc. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: The site is surrounded by vacant land and commercial uses. The proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding area. ON-SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The site contains two gravel drives which provide access to the I-30 street frontage.The applicant is proposing over the required number of parking spaces. SCREENING D BUF ERS: The applicant plans to utilize existing trees as well as provide for any additional landscaping that will be required by the new landscape ordinance. CITY NGINEER NG C ENTS: Engineering is unable to review this application without a survey of the property.Recommend deferral until application is complete. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISIONS Item No.C Continued ANALYSIS: Staff found several problems with the site plan and survey submitted by the applicant.The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area.However,the master parks plan indicates this area as priority two for a possible parksite.The site consist of 130+acres.Because of a large floodway,a buildable plateau of 35 acres that is abutted by I-30 will be utilized.The floodway dedication was waived by the city several months ago.One single family residence exists on the site. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Without the proper material for review,i.e.site plan and survey,Staff recommends a deferral of this item until the November 20,1990 meeting. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING: The agent for the applicant was in attendance.After reading the Staff recommendation,the agent agreed to the deferral because several issues concerning the application had not been corrected.There being no further issues,this item was passed on to the full Commission for action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(October 9,1990) Neither the applicant nor a representative was in attendance.Staff informed the Commission during the agenda session that the application was incomplete.Therefore,a deferral until November 20,1990 was being recommended byStaff.As part of the consent agenda,this item was voted on to be deferred.The motion for approval was by a vote of 10 eyes,0 nays,and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 19,1990) Staff enformed the Commission that the application process was still incomplete and recommended withdrawal without prejudice.As part of the consent agenda,this item was voted on and passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent for withdrawal without prejudices. 2 November 20,1990 Item No.D —Z-3168-B Owner:Hall-Phillips Trust Applicant:AMR Real Estate,Inc.by Jim Moses Location:Mara Lynn Road Request:Rezone from "MF-12"to "C-2" Purpose:Office and Commercial Size:5.0 acres Existing Use:Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North —Multi-Family,zoned "MF-18" South —Vacant,zoned "MF-12" East —Commercial,zoned "C-3" West -Vacant,zoned "MF-12" STAFF ANALYSIS: The property in question is a five acre tract located on the south side of Mara Lynn Road just west of where Bowman Road intersects Mara Lynn and the Bowman Curve area.The request before the Commission is to rezone the site from "MF-12"to "C-2"for future commercial and office uses."C-2"is a site plan review district,which requires Planning Commission approval of the site plan prior to developing the property.The acreage is vacant and heavily wooded,as is the land to the west and south.Another unique physical characteristic is the topography,which drops in elevation from 510 in the northwest corner to 450 in the southeast corner. Land use is mixture of single family,multi-family,office, and commercial.Also,there is a large tract of land to the south reserved for park and open space use;the area is identified on the Master Parks Plan as a existing park site. Zoning in the area is "R-2""MF-12""MF-18","MF-24","C-3" "OS",and "PRD".The property abuts multi-family zoning on two sides and "C-3"on the west side.Across Mara Lynn Road,the zoning is "MF-18". 1 November 20,1990 Item No.D —Z-3168-B Continued Both the existing land use and zoning have established a pattern of the non-residential uses being oriented towards Bowman Road,especially for the properties on the west side of Bowman Road.There is one commercial parcel to the east of Bowman Road that fronts Mara Lynn Road only.The remaining commercial tracts have Bowman Road frontage. Rezoning the five acres under consideration would endorse a commercial site that is inappropriate because of the property's location,and is a significant departure from the adopted plan,I-430.The plan identifies the site for single family attached.The plan's commercial line is the eastern boundary of the five acre parcel and conforms to the existing zoning.With the orientation of the commercial centers toward Bowman Road,the land use plan and zoning lines are well defined,and should not be altered to accommodate the proposed reclassification.There is an adequate supply of commercial land in the area and Staff feels that there is no justification for adding the additional acreage.And finally,allowing commercial zoning to go unchecked in West Little Rock could have an adverse impact on the city by encouraging a pattern of urban sprawl. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Mara Lynn Road is classified as a minor arterial.The existing right-of-way is deficient,so dedication of additional right-of-way will be required.The right-of-way standard is 90 feet,or 45 feet from center line. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the "C-2"rezoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(October 23,1990) The applicant was not present nor was he represented.The Planning Staff reported to the commission that applicant requested deferral to November 20,1990 agenda by the phone but did not submit letter requesting deferral.The Staff suggested that the item be deferred to November 20,1990 Subdivision Agenda. The Chair then asked for person present seeking more information.Mrs.Pan Penner,property manager adjacent to propose rezoning,was in favor to the rezoning.She stated that she would like to know more about proposed rezoning and future development.she agreed to come back on November 20, 1990 agenda meeting. 2 November 20,1990 Item No.D —Z-3168-B Continued A motion was made to defer this application to the November 20,1990 agenda meeting.The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes,0 nays and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(Ncvember 20,1990) As requested,the Planning Commission voted to withdraw the"C-2"rezoning without prejudice.The vote was 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent.(The applicant did submit a letter asking that the item be withdrawn withouth prejudice.) 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:1 FILE NO.:S-867-M NAME:Chenal Professional Centre —Preliminary Plat LOCATION:Northwest corner of Chenal Parkway &Chenal Valley Drive DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: DELTI C FARM &TIMBER CO g WHITE DATERS &ASSOC IATES J I NC INC.401 Victory 7 Chenal Club Boulevard Little Rock,AR 72201 Little Rock,AR 72211 371-1666 821-5555 AREA:27.4646 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:9 FT.NEW STREET:1900 ZONING:0-2 PROPOSED USES:Office PLANNING DISTRICT:Rock Creek Valley —17 CENSUS TRACT:42.06 VARIANCES RE UESTED: None. A.PROPOSAL RE UEST: This proposal consists of a preliminary plat filing for nine office lots adjacent to the Chenal Parkway and Chenal Valley Drive.The development format is nine large lots served by internal access with a single entry point from Chenal Valley Drive. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The existing land area is undisturbed at this time with natural foliage in place.The Chenal Parkway and Chenal Valley Drive are developed to City standards. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.1 Continued C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Centerline radii on streets,both cul-de-sac and Chenal Valley Drive,are less than MSP minimum (450'or Collector).A waiver will be required for approval. Applicant should verify that all curves provide a minimum of 300'ight distance.Excavation Ordinance applies,Detention has been satisfied by prior construction of regional facilities. D.ISSUES LEGAL TECH DESIGN: There are several issues of concern relative to this development,the first being a 40-50 foot wide buffer outside right-of-way and sidewalks on the cul-de-sac. The Developer proposes the construction of pathways on the primary streets in this neighborhood.The Development of sidewalks within the commercial/office pocket is not indicated on this plat and it is required by ordinance.Also,a minimum 40 foot buffer strip and 6 foot fence should be shown on the areas abutting residential subdivisions. Southwestern Bell telephone has requested several easements. The plat should prohibit access from the parkway and also should show existing jogging trails and O.S.strip along Chenal Parkway. E.ANALYSIS: The Staff review of this preliminary plat indicates a few design issues.The points made in Items C and D above are the primary concerns of Staff and Engineering Department. The Planning Staff feels strongly about placing sidewalks where required by ordinance.. To protect the integrity of the residential neighborhood,it is also necessary to place "O.S." strip along the north side.The size of the buffer is critical and must be done in a way that safeguards the character of the residential neighborhood by providing the needed separation between two potentially conflicting uses. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.1 Continued The buffers along the boundary street should be placed within the public right-of-way for title purposes rather than their inclusion within a common open space. The Staff feels that their placement in the right-of- way will not deter maintenance on the part of the adjacent property owners. F.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the resolution of the items pointed out by Engineering and Planning Staff. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(November 8,1990) Mr.Joe White of White-Daters Engineers was present representing this plat.Mr.White stated that he would follow through on making the various corrections to the preliminary plat in order to bring it into conformance with the ordinance requirements.Mr.White asked if 60'ndisturbedbufferonwesternboundary,abuting residential be sufficient instead of 40'uffer and 6'ence,required by ordinance.He also asked if requirements of the sidewalks on both sides can be reduced to one side.The Planning and Engineering Staff felt that those changes would be sufficient,but the applicant still has to go to the Board of Directors for partial waiver approval. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The application was represented by Mr.J.White of White- Daters Engineers.The Planning Staff reported that it was appropriate to place this item on the consent agenda for approval subject to Mr.White complying with ordinance standard/pagis requirement.A brief discussion followed during which the Commission determined it appropriate to place this item on the consent agenda for approval with the conditions specified by Staff.A motion to that effect was made and passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:2 ~FLE NO.:3-4933-9 NAME:Mechanics Lumber Company Long-Form (PCD) LOCATION:Southeast corner of Chenal Parkway at Kanis Road DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: MECHANICS LUMBER COMPANY WHITE-DATERS &ASSOCIATES,INC. P.O.Box 5151 401 Victory N.Little Rock,AR 72119 Little Rock,AR 72201 371-3456 371-1666 AREA:8.8 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:3 FT.NEW STREET:630 ZONING:Outside City Limits PROPOSED USES:Commercial PLANNING DISTRICT:Rock Creek Valley —17 CENSUS TRACT:42.06 VARIANCES RE UESTED: None. STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: Mechanics Lumber Company wishes to develop a hardware store and lumber yard at the intersection of Chenal Parkway and Kanis Road.The site was purchased several years ago with the intent of building at such time as the needs for building materials in the area warranted this expansion. The project will consist of approximately 17,500 sq.ft.of Ace Hardware Store with 32,320 sq.ft.of storage for lumber and other materials.The main building is to be at the center of the property with store buildings completely surrounding the area of activity for the lumber business. Natural buffers will remain on the south,east and west side of the material storage area.No activity will occur outside of the storage building relative to business operations. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEN NO.Continued A.PROPOSAL RE UEST: This PCD is filed for purposes of the construction of a hardware store,lumber yard and creation of two out parcels.The property currently is located outside city limits. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site currently is covered with scrub brush and small trees.The adjacent streets are developed,on the north to city standard and on the southwest to a county standard. C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Right-of-way and improvements on Chenal Parkway will be required per Ordinances 14,210 and 15,239.Driveway spacing on Chenal Parkway is also regulated by these ordinances.Engineering will work with the developer and his engineer to determine details of the engineering requirements.Detention and Excavation Ordinances apply. D.~ISSUES DES The issues to be introduced here are as follows: 1.The Development as proposed does not comply with the curb cut requirement by ordinance for Chenal Parkway (one curb cut for every 300 feet with diamond island at the entrance). 2.The Developer needs to provide a list of uses and floor areas for the two out-parcels. 3.The Developer should present the architectural design sketches for all buildings to the Planning Staff and Planning Commission as required by long-form PCD. E.ANALYSIS 1.The Staff review of this long-form PCD indicates a few design issues.The points made in Items C and D are the primary concerns of the Planning and Engineering Staff. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.2 Continued 2.History of the site dates back to December 87 when a"C-3"request was filed for the entire 8.85 ac.After being on the agenda for several months,the item was withdraw from consideration at the request of the applicant. November 1,1988,a request was before the commission was filed to rezone 8.85 acres to "C-3"and "C-4". There were several people in opposition.Mr.Jacque Alexander presented a petition with 150 names opposed to the commercial rezoning.The application was approved for "C-2"rezoning as amended.February 3, 1989,the applicant requested withdrawal from the Board of Directors Agenda. F.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this PCD subject to: 1.Meeting all Engineering requirements. 2.Providing list of the uses and floor areas for the two out-parcels. 3.Providing architecture sketches for all buildings. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:(November 8,1990) Mr.J.White and Gene Pfeifer were present representing the application.The Staff Recommendation was discussed.Mr. White agreed to follow-up on the Staff Comments before the Public Hearing on November 20,1990. Mr.Jerry Gardner pointed out that number of proposed driveways on the Chenal Parkway frontage needs to be reduced to one. General discussion followed during which one of the Guests- observer seeking more information,asked the Developer if he proposes a natural buffer along Kanis Road,Mr.White has already shown an existing 30'uffer.He also stated that the proposed structure will be closed from outside with only one gate opening to the inside lumber,and storage yard. The second question from Guest was whether the 30'uffer is included in Kanis Road right-of-way.Mr.Wayne Sherrill from Traffic Department added that Kanis Road on the 3 November 20,1990 ~SUBD V ON I EM NO Continued Mechanics Lumber frontage will be a two lane collector andright-of-way is already in place. PLAN ING COMMISSIO ION:(November 20,1990) The application was represented by Eugene Pfeifer and Joe White.There were three objectors in attendance.The Planning Staff presented its recommendation on this matter,the recommendation heing approval of the PCD with understanding that the City does not commit to any uses onthetwoout-parcels until the site plan review occurs by Planning Commission. The Chairman then asked the Planning Staff if there is a need to discuss a letter from Mr.Pfeifer suggesting street improvements on Parkway and Kanis,be exchanged for a fivelaneminorarterialstreetalongeastpropertyline. Jim Lawson,Planning Director,suggested removing the improvement exchange from discussion at the Planning Commission level and send to the Board of Directors forfinalresolution.However,the Chairman suggesteddiscussingthisitematthePlanningCommissionin order to be able to send Planning Commission recommendation on thestreetissuetotheBoard. Jerry Gardner from Public Works explained that Mr.E.Pfeifer's option on the street had not been reviewed and a recommendation had not been made,however,there is a greatneedforaroadinthislocation. A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versusstreetconstructionfollowedbetweenwithseveral Commissioners and Mr.Gardner. The Chairman then asked Mr.Pfeifer to present hisapplication.Mr.Pfeifer stated that he agreed with theStaffrecommendationaspresented. The Commission Chairman then asked the first listed objectorpresent,Douglas Williford to present his position.Mr.Williford offered concerns about traffic and compatibilityofthisusewiththeneighborhood.He felt that traffic wasalreadysevereinthearea. November 20,1990 r November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO 2 Continued The Chairman then recognized the next listed objector present,Mr.Ron Hopper.Mr.Hopper stated that he does not oppose the commercial development,but he opposes the lumber yard. The Chair then asked the Planning Staff to present a revisedsiteplantoMr.Hopper and Mr.Williford.The PlanningStaffexplainedthatthenumberofcurbcutshadbeen reduced to one and the out-parcel site plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission before any of the out-parcels be developed. Commissioner Nicholson suggested that this item be deferred until the agreement between the developer and the Staff about street improvements be accomplished. The Chair then asked Mr.Pfeifer to consider deferral.Mr.Pfeifer suggested to proceed with the application without considering street improvements.The Chairman stated that the Commission would like to also make recommendations on the street improvements issue to the Board of Directors. A lengthy discussion of the street improvements versus a newstreetconstructionfollowedinvolvingseveralCommissioners and Mr.Pfeifer. The Chairman then recognized another person present who desired to offer comments in objection.This person was Jacque Alexander.Ms.Alexander offered additional comments concerning traffic problems,the need for high quality development and objected to the commercial development atthislocation. Commissioner Oleson stated that the Commission also received a letter from Ms,Nell Ambrose in opposition to the commercial development. The Chairman then called the question to approve this application as modified per revised site plan with severalconditions. 1.No committment on the future use for two out-parcels.2.No curb-cuts for out-parcels from Chenal Parkway.3.The Commission does not make any recommendation onstreetimprovementsatthistime. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes,0 nays,2 abstention and 2 absent. November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ~ZT M No.:3 ~FILE N .:6-5360 NAME:Pulaski County Detention Facility —Long-Form (PCD) LOCATION:South of Roosevelt Street and East of Brown Street DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: PULASKI COUNTY OFFICE OF THE CTW —ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS COUNTY JUDGE (A JOINT VENTURE) PULASKI COUNTY COURTHOUSE 101 S.Spring Street ATTN:Rita W.Gruber Little Rock,AR 72201 Little Rock,AR 72201 372-4843 371-8305 AREA:58.2 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:3 FT.NEW STREET:1770 ZONING:"I-2"and "R-3"PROPOSED USES:Pulaski County Jail PLANNING DISTRICT:Fourche Little Rock —22 CENSUS TRACT:12 VARIANCES RE VESTED: 1.Street improvements on Roosevelt and Woodrow. 2.Right-of-way dedication and street improvements on Valentine Street. 3.Street improvements on Brown Street south of 32nd Street. 4.Filing fee. STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL: A new jail for Pualski County is to be constructed on the site adjacent to the existing jail building.The existing hospital building on site will be remodeled for a juvenile justice center.The existing jail building will be remodeled for minimum security jail housing.All core services (food service,administration,laundry)will be provided by the new jail facility and will support the operations in all three buildings. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.3 Continued The new county jail will provide for booking and housing of all City of Little Rock arrests,replacing current functions at the Little Rock Police Building on Markham Street. The new jail building will contain four levels with the following functions.: Level 1:Intake,release,truck dock services,intake housing units. Level 2:2nd floor of intake housing and visitor access to intake housing units. Level 3:Main level for all inmate housing,programs, health services,kitchen and laundry,corridors connecting to juvenile center and old jail. Level 4:2nd floor of housing,visitor center and visitor access to housing units. The building is planned to accommodate the sloping terrain, with the majority of the building being two stories,and only the south portion four stories in height. The first phase of construction will house approximately 816 inmates on the site.The site is planned for future expansion to accommodate a total of 1800 inmates.To operate the initial first phase,the jail will require a total staff of approximately 275 employees., Access to the new jail will be primarily off Roosevelt Road and Brown Street from the north and off 32nd Street from the south.In order to provide contiguous property for construction of the master plan,a portion of Brown Street must be closed and rerouted as indicated on the preliminary plat. A.PROPOSAL RE VEST: This PCD is filed for purpose of the construction of the Pulaski County Jail along the Roosevelt Road and Brown Street. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.3 Continued B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently occupied by a hospital building and existing jail.The tract of land is rather rugged. Some modification of the land area has been accomplished in previous site improvements.The roadways are in place which will provide principal means of access to the various units of the jail. C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: The waivers requested are not technically justified, but should be considered on a public basis.Plans do not indicate if the bus lane on Roosevelt will beconstructedbythisproject. D.ISSUES LEGAL TECH: The issues of concern here are as follows: 1.To clarify if a bus-stop is included in this project. Extend transition zones and stop line to 150'ach. 2.The Planning Staff opposes a waiver of street improvements on Woodrow Street,Brown Street south of 32nd Street and Roosevelt in front of the old hospital. 3.Place sidewalks where required by ordinance. 4.Detention and excavation ordinance should be applied. E.ANALYSIS: The Planning Staff view of this proposal is that it is an excellent effort to expand the existing jailfacility.This layout is principally designed to accommodate the increasing number of inmates which are produced by the metro area. The remaining design issues to be identified by the Engineers are the bus-stop,sidewalks and street improvements.We feel that these should be recognizedasapartofthisproject. F.STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Staff recommends approval of the PCD subject to theresolutionoftheitemspointedoutinitemsCandD. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.3 Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(November 8,1990) The applicant was represented by Mr.Gene Levy,George Toombs and Pulaski County Office Representatives. The Planning Staff reported that the application requested several variances which are not technically justified and should be included in this project. The applicant agreed to place sidewalks where required, redesign bus stop lanes and comply with detention and excavation ordinance. The applicant also agreed to meet with City Officials to discuss improvements on Woodrow Street,part of Brown and Roosevelt as a Joint Venture Project. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) There were several objectors in attendance.The application was represented by Mr.Gene Levy,George Toombs and several Pulaski County Office Officials.The Planning Staff offered its recommendation of approval of this Long-Form PCD subject to Pulaski County and City of Little Rock reaching agreement on street improvements for all of the west side of Woodrow, part of the south side of Roosevelt,the northern side of 32nd Street and several hundred feet of Brown Street. Mr.Levy,the Architect for the project,made a presentation.He stated that the road improvements waiver had been requested and Mr.Larry Vaught,Attorney for Pulaski County would explain the reasons for the waivers. Mr.Larry Vaught stated that he had already talked to the City Attorney's office,but the agreement on the street improvements has not been reached.He also sated that county officials were concerned about making street improvements that weren't directly adjacent to the jail. The Sales Tax Ordinance said the money would be used to build the jail,and using the money for street improvements not adjacent to the property could open the way for a legal challenge. 4 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.3 Continued The Commission Chairman then asked the first objector present,Mr.Cannon,to present his position.Mr.Cannon stated that the use would be a disruptive factor for the neighborhood.The Chairman then recognized another person present desired to offer comments in objection.This person was Ms.Bonnie Cannon.Ms.Cannon stated that she is on welfare and cannot afford to move to another location and at the same time she does not like to live close to the jail. The Chairman then recognized the next objector.Mrs.E. Taylor presented comments on future property value. The Chairman then recognized the next objector,Mr.David Robinson.Mr.Robinson offered additional comments concerning traffic problems and poor location for jail and mistaken location of the street names. The Chairman then recognized Mr.Levy for a closing statement.He stated that drawings were produced by a Civil Engineer and there are no mistakes on these drawings as stated by Mr.Robinson. A lengthy discussion followed involving several of the Commissioners.Commissioner Oleson then requested information on the buffer size.Mr.Levy stated that the size of the buffer is 30',but can be increased. Commissioner Nicholson expressed her concerns on traffic along Roosevelt Road.She pointed out that additional 275 employees and additional visitors to 1800 inmates would drastically increase traffic. Mr.Levy stated that it would not increase traffic because most of the activities take place in the jail (food preparation,laundry,etc.). Commissioner Walker asked for information on the lighting plan.Mr.Levy described the lighting as being a candle light fixture. The Chairman then requested information concerning traffic pattern for this area.Mr.Wayne Sherrell from the City Traffic Department stated that City has plans to improve Roosevelt to five lanes in the future,but he couldn' narrow down a specific time frame. 5 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.3 Continued A lengthy discussion then followed involving several of the Commissioners and City Staff.It was determined that county would delete footprints of the future expansion of the property west of Brown Street to protect the neighborhood and provide adequate buffer. Commissioner Collins suggested that this item be deferred because too many unanswered questions concerning this project remained. The motion was made to defer this item for two weeks.The motion failed by a vote of 2 ayes,7 nays,and 2 absent. The Chair called the question to reconsider'this item.Jim Lawson of the Planning Staff then stated that the Staff will work with the County to resolve street improvement issues. Commissioner Riddick called the question to approve the application as amended with deleted footprints of the future expansion west of Brown Street and with recommendation of denial of all waivers.A motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 1 nay,1 abstention,and 2 absent. 6 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No 4 —Z-2 41-A Owner:The Centers for Youth and FamiliesE~l':Robert M.Brown Location:6501 W.12th Street R~*t:Rezone from "R-5"to "0-1" ~P Office,Education,Counseling and Temporary Housing Size:7.6 acres ~Et 'E'ffice,Education and Counseling SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North —Single Family,zoned "R-4"and "R-5" South —Park,zoned "R-6" East —Vacant,zoned "R-5" West —Quasi-Public,zoned "R-5" STAFF ANALYSIS: The request before the Commission is to rezone approximately7.6 acres on West 12th Street from "R-5"to "0-1".The property is owned by the Centers for Youth and Families,andislocatedinwhatiscommonlyreferredtoastheUniversityParkComplex.There is currently one building on thewesternhalfofthesite,and to the west is the ElizabethMitchellCenter,also operated by the Centers for Youth andFamilies.The proposal is to expand services provided bytheCentersforYouthandFamiliesinthreephases,with thefirstphasebeingashelterforrunawayandhomelessyouth.Subsequent phases will include a family center withadministrativeofficesinonebuildingandrecreationalspaceinathirdstructure.(The necessary site plan reviewfortheproposedprojectisItemNo.6 on this agenda.) 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.4 —Z-2241-A Continued Zoning in the neighborhood includes "R-2","R-4","R-5", "R-6"and "0-3",with the acreage in question surrounded by"R-5"or "R-6"zoning.Land uses found in /he area are single family,duplex,YWCA,Boy Club,office and a city park and tennis complex.At this time,the land to the east is vacant,but the City has filed for a conditional use permit to construct a senior citizen center.Several of the single family lots to the north are undeveloped. The Boyle Park District Plan identifies the south side of West 12th Street for "Public/Institutional"uses."0-1"is the appropriate zoning district for the recommended land use plan and the proposed office reclassification is compatible with the existing development found in that area.Also,the zoning ordinance states that: The area standards provided in the "0-1"Quiet Office District anticipate that office uses will be located in established areas of the City and in close proximity to apartments and other residential uses.Height,area and off street parking regulations are.designed to assure that the office uses will be compatible with the adjacent residential uses. Since there is no evidence that similar uses have impacted the area,it appears that the proposed project will not have any affect on the residential properties. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Dedication of additional right-of-way for West 12th Street for a total of 45 feet from the center line is required. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the "0-1"rezoning as requested. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The applicant was present.There were no objectors and the item was placed on the consent agenda.A motion was made to recommend approval of the "0-1"rezoning.The motion passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:5 ~FIL NO.:S-875 NAME:Seal-Dry/USA Inc.—Site Plan Review LOCATION:South Woodrow and Mo-pac Railroad Intersection. DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: JOHN GIVENS DONALD BROOKS,R.L.S. 3300 S.WoodrowLittleRock,AR N.Little Rock,AR 663-3063 AREA:10.5 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:"I-3"PROPOSED USES:Addition to the existing Office Building PLANNING DISTRICT:Fourche Little Rock —22 CENSUS TRACT:12 VARIANCES RE UESTED: None. A.PROPOSAL RE UEST: This applicant proposes to construct an office expansion on the present site at 3300 S.Woodrow.This structure will be 2800 s.f.,an addition to 2500 s.f. already existing office building.The applicant also received from Planning Staff,a permit to place two temporary offices on this site until construction of the expansion is completed.Temporary offices must be removed within one year of date of placement. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: This property is a gently sloping tract of ground with a large warehouse structure and office building in place.The Mo-Pac Railroad abuts this tract on the north and southeast. C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: No engineering comments. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.5 Continued D.ISSUES LEGAL TECH DESIGN: There are no issues involved in this site plan. E.ANALYSIS: The Planning Staff review of the site plan reveals no problems with the proposal as presented. F.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the application as filed. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(November 8,1990) Mr.John Givens was present representing the application. The Planning Staff reported that there is no issues involved in the review of this site plan.The matter was forwardedtothefullCommissionforfinalresolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) Mr.John Givens was present representing the application. The Planning Staff reported that this item was appropriateforplacementontheconsentagendaforapproval.After abriefdiscussion,the Commission determined it appropriatetoplacetheitemontheconsentagendaforapproval.A motion to that effect was made and passed by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.:6 FILE NO.:S-874 NAME:The Centers for Youth and Families —Site Plan Review LOCATION:6501 West 12th Street. DEVELOPER:ENGINEER: THE CENTERS FOR YOUTH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS,INC. FAMILIES 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, 6501 W.12th Street Suite 306 Little Rock,AR 72204 Little Rock,AR 72212-4142 666-8686 221-7880 AREA:7.69 Ac.NUMBER OF LOTS:1 FT.NEW STREET:0 ZONING:"R-5"PROPOSED USES:Office,Education and Counseling PLANNING DISTRICT:Boyle Park —10 CENSUS TRACT:21.02 VARIANCES RE UESTED: 1.Building setbacks —east and west side yards. 2.Filing Fee (Non-Profit Organization). A.PROPOSAL RE UEST: This applicant proposes a three phase expansion of the existing facilities on the property located at 6501 West 12th Street.The first phase (10,000 s.f.)of this expansion is the shelter for runaway and homeless youth,ages eight through eighteen.The second phase (15,000 s.f.)will be the family center and T.C.Y.F. Administrative offices.The last phase (18,000)will provide additional space for classrooms,as well as, enclosed recreational space. B.EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is currently occupied by the Sturgis Adolescent Center (one story brick and frame building) and parking area.The adjacent street has been constructed to City standards. C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.6 Continued C.ENGINEERING COMMENTS: Additional right-of-way on West 12th up to 45 feet from c/I should be granted.Excavation and Detention Ordinance apply. D.ISSUES LEGAL TECH: There are no issues at this time relative to the site plan.There may be issues developed in association with the rezoning application which may generatespecificrequirementsastothescreeningandother relationships with adjacent properties. E.ANALYSIS: The Planning Staff's view of this site plan is that itisentirelyappropriatetothedevelopmentproposalat hand. F.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the site plan to anymodificationswhichmayoccurasaresultofthe rezoning. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS:(November 8,1990) Mr.Robert Brown was present representing the application. Mr.Brown described the site plan and the various elementsoftheproposal.He indicated that this item is also subject to "0-1"rezoning (g4)on this agenda.He pointed out the need for requested variances in the building setbacks.He also agreed to dedicate additional right-of- way on West 12th Street. The Planning Staff reported that there is no remaining issues involved in this site plan review.The matter was forwarded to the full Commission for final resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The applicant was present.There were no objectors.The Commission voted 9 ayes,0 nays and 2 absent to approve this application as recommended by Staff,reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.7 Z-5229-A NAME:Western Hills Elementary School Conditional Use Permit (Z-5229-A) LOCATION:4901 Western Hills Avenue OWNER APPLICANT:Little Rock School District/Fred Perkins,Agent PROPOSAL: Continued use and expansion of buildings for elementary school kindergarten through grade six. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.Site Location Adjacent to a collector street,Western Hills Boulevard and three residential streets Melba Drive,Darragh Drive and Fairways Drive. 2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood The site is abutted by single family uses,a church and golf course.The proposed renovation and new construction will be in keeping with the existing structure.Located on a corner lot,the renovation will be in keeping with the neighborhood and compatible with the surrounding uses. 3.On-Site Drives and Parkin The existing paved parking and drive area need certain repairs.The drive across the front of the building should be virtually reconstructed,and the adjacent walk will require numerous repairs and/or replacement. The two parking areas will require joints and cracks to be filed,and then the entire area overlayed or at least sealed.The parking area will contain 40 parking spaces with the parking area re-striped to provide two handicapped parking spaces. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.7 Continued 4.Screenin and Buffers The applicant intends to utilize the existing landscaping.If more is required,then the applicant will meet the requirement. 5.Cit En ineer Comments Construct 1/2 street improvements on Western Hills Boulevard (36 foot collector street),include 25 foot radius returns on side streets,add handicap ramps to all sidewalks.Dedication of right-of-way on Melba Drive.All street improvements to Western Hills Boulevard inclusive of curb,guttering and drainage per engineering design. 6.A~1 The applicant's proposal consist of replacing six portable classroom buildings with permanent building facilities;provide adequate space for the media center;provide handicapped accessibility to the existing facility;repair the existing paved parking areas,roof and playground;renovate and refinish certain areas of the existing buildings.The completion date is set for the end of the 1990-1991 school year.Even though the portable buildings will remain on site during construction,once construction is completed,all portable buildings will be removed. 7.Staff Recommendation Approval subject to the issues as stated in the Engineering Comments as well as possible relocation of an Arkansas Power and Light facility to accommodate this proposal. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 8,1990) Jim Lawson,Director of the Planning Department,represented the applicant.There were no objectors present.Director Lawson stated the application deals with the removal of the older portable buildings to make room for construction of new buildings on the site.It was also stated by Director Lawson that the School District could not afford the street improvements and,therefore,would be asking for a waiver. The right-of-way dedication on Melba Drive will be provided. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.7 Continued There being no further action,this item was sent on to the full Commission. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The agent for the applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors present.Staff stated all issues had been resolved.As a part of the consent agenda,this item was approved by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.8 Z-5374 NAME:City of Little Rock Fire Station No.21/Combined Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit (Z-5374) LOCATION:Chenal Valley Drive,Chenal Valley a subdivision to the City of Little Rock,Pulaski County,Arkansas. OWNER APPLICANT:City of Little.Rock/Wendal Jones,Agent PROPOSAL: To construct a fire station within the Chenal Professional Center area of Chenal Valley. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.Site Location This site will be located within the new Chenal Professional Office Center across from the Chenal Valley Golf Course off of Chenal Parkway. 2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood The site is located in one of the new developing areas of the City.A golf course is in the final stage of being completed.Fire Station No.21 is a part of the over all development of the area from property donated to the City by the developer,Deltic Timber.The fire station will be an added improvement to the over all development and compatible with the neighborhood,once fully developed. 3.On-Site Drives and Parkin The proposal consist of a 36 foot cul-de-sac circle drive for the Professional Center.On site drive and parking will be provided.The parking is adequate to meet the requirement. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.8 Continued 4.Screenin and Buffers In addition to existing landscape,the applicant will provide additional landscaping to meet the landscape requirements. 5.Cit En ineer Comments Centerline radii on streets,both cul-de-sac and Chenal Valley Drive are less than Master Street Plan minimum (450 feet for collector).A waiver will be required for approval.Applicant should verify that all curves provide a minimum 300 feet sight distance.The excavation and detention ordinance has been satisfied prior to construction of regional facility.All these issues will be addressed with the preliminary approval of the Chenal Professional Center. 6.A~1 The City plans to construct a fire station in the Chenal Valley area.The station will have fifteen regular parking spaces and one handicap parking space. The total building area is approximately 10,000 square feet,consisting of three bays and thirty-two beds. The station will have two companies,thereby housing eight fire persons per shift.It is the City' intention to construct the fire station as designed on the sketch but if enough funding is not available then the proposed design will be scaled back but still will be a quality project. 7.Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval conditioned upon Southwestern Bell acquiring a utility easement as requested which is 5 feet along the north,east and south property lines. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 8,1990) Wendal Jones,Agent for the City of Little Rock,was in attendance.There were no objectors present.Mr.Jones stated the only concern he had was why Southwestern Bell was requesting a five foot easement on three sides.Staff stated they could not answer that questions,but it is a normal practice for the company.Staff told Mr.Jones he could get the contact person's number and call Southwestern 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.8 Continued Bell to discuss the matter.Little Rock Wastewater Utility stated sewer main extension required with easement.Little Rock Municipal Water Works stated an acreage charge of $300 per acre applies.No other discussion occurred and this item was sent on to the full Commission for action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The agent for the applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors present.Staff stated the only resolved issue remaining was the easement dedication Southwestern Bell was requiring.The agent stated he had contacted Southwestern Bell and the issue will be addressed during the preliminaryfilingfortheChenalProfessionalOfficePark.Also,those issues outlined in the Engineering issues will be handled at that time.As part of the consent agenda this item was approved by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.9 Z-5375 NAME:Cross Tire Company— Conditional Use Permit (Z-5375) LOCATION:420 South Bowman Road. OWNER APPLICANT:Lelon J.Cross,'r.and Geraldine Cross/William B. Hearnsberger,Agent PROPOSAL: To construct a building for the use of tire sale and installation as well as an auto service center (parts and repair). ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.Site Location This site is located south of Markham,North of Chenal Parkway and West of Bowman Road. 2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood The site is abutted by Commercial uses to the north, residential use to the east and vacant land to the south and west.Staff feels the use is appropriate for the area,but the site plan submitted had several deficiencies which will be addressed at the Subdivision Committee Review Hearing. 3.On-Site Driv s and Parkin The on site drive will be accessed off of Bowman Road, a minor arterial.On site parking will be provided which will meet the regulation as well as handicap parking. 4.Screenin and Buffers In addition to the mature vegetation on site,the applicant does propose to meet all the landscape requirements. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.9 Continued 5.Cit En ineer Comments Reduce driveway width to 30 feet and construct sidewalk on Bowman Road. 6.A~1 The Staff does not foresee any adverse impact on the surrounding area as a result of the proposed use. However,Staff does need a more detailed revised site plan indicating landscaping,open space,and dimensions of the structure.There is some question as to whether a final plat of the site has been properly filed.If not,any approval will be conditioned upon that filing. Presently,the site is vacant and is part of a larger tract which has preliminary approval. 7.Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval subject to (1)a revised detailed site plan being submitted at the Subdivision Review Committee Hearing,(2)any approval will be on hold until the final plat has been filed,(3) addressing the engineering issues per the engineering comments,and (4)dedication of a 10 foot easement along the north,west,and south sides per Southwestern Bell request. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 8,1990) The applicant was in attendance and represented by William Hearnsberger,Engineer on the project.Staff stated that the applicant was asked to submit a revised site plan which he had done.The new revised site plan indicates enough landscaping,the issues expressed by engineering and open space.There is some concern of Staff regarding the mounted pole sign.Staff would like for the height to be limited to no more than 15 to 20 feet.Mr.Hearnsberger has indicated his client will have no problem complying with the request.Little Rock Wastewater Utility needs additional information contact should be made with them for details.No other discussion took place.This item was sent on to the full Commission for action. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.9 Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20 1990) The agent for the applicnt was in attendance.There were no objectors present.Staff stated that there were no unresolved issues remaining.The agent for.the applicant agreed to the height of the sign being 20 feet.As part of the consent agenda,this item was approved by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.10 Z-5376 NAME:Little Rock Senior Citizens Center Conditional Use Permit (Z-5376) LOCATION:The southwest corner of 12th Street and Leisure Place. OWNER APPLICANT:City of Little,Rock/Parks and Recreation Department/Mark Weber,Agent PROPOSAL: The construct a Senior Citizen Recreation Complex and larger education building with the envision to serve many ages and groups in the Little Rock area. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.Site Location This site is located west of the Little Rock Boys Club,east of the Elizabeth Mitchell Children Center. Situated on a corner,the site abuts West 12th Street and Leisure Lane. 2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood The site is located around several compatible uses,Little Rock Boys Club,YWCA,Tennis Courts,and Elizabeth Mitchell Children Center.To the north of the site are residential uses which this project should not have any adverse impact on. 3.On-Site Drives and Parkin Vehicle access will be taken off of Leisure Place. Service access will be to the west side of the building.Sixty-six parking spaces will be provided along with shared parking with the other facilities in the park complex. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.10 Continued 4.Screenin and Buffers It is the intent of the applicant not only to utilize a majority of the mature vegetation on site but provide for additional landscaping if the requirement so warrants. 5.Cit En ineer Comments Construction of a declaration lane on West 12th Street east bound,construct sidewalk on Leisure Place frontage,with handicapped ramps,install street lights on Leisure Place frontage,increase curb return radius at driveway to ten feet and the excavation and detention ordinances applies. 6.A~A This proposal is a part of the City of Little Rock Bond Project for the completion of the University Park Complex.Already in place are the Elizabeth Mitchell Children Center,Little Rock Boys Club,YWCA and Tennis Courts.This development will be built at the same time as Phase III of the Elizabeth Mitchell Center,i.e.Center for Youth and Families. The senior citizens center will be oriented toward mature adults.The internal uses of the building are arts and crafts room,meeting room,library and reading room,recreation room,lobby area and a large dining room,which can also serve as a multi-purpose room. The outdoor uses are primarily oriented to the back side of the building,and those are bocce ball, horseshoe,and patio area and pavilion for socializing. 7.Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval per the engineering issues as outlined in the Engineering Comments. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.10 Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 8,1990) Mark Weber along with Bill Bunten were in attendance to represent the applicant.There were no objectors present. Staff stated that the only concerns were the requirementslistedintheEngineeringComments.After discussion of those items,Staff asked if there would be problems meeting the requirements.Bill Bunten,Assistant Director of the Parks Department stated that all requirements would be met. Little Rock Municipal Water Works is requiring on site fire protection.Little Rock Wastewater Utility stated that sewer main extension is required with easement.No more discussion took place.This item was then sent on to the Commission for action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The agent for the applicant was present.There were no objectors in attendance.Staff informed the Commission that Engineering had changed the requirement for a deceleration lane.In their opinion,none would be needed.As part of the consent agenda,this item was approved by a vote of 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.11 Z-5377 NAME:West Little Rock Church of Christ-Conditional Use Permit (Z-5377) LOCATION:16719 Cantrell Road. OWNER APPLICANT:David Bagley/David Jones,Agent PROPOSAL: To allow a church use in a residence already on the site. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.Site Location This site is located on Highway 10 (Cantrell Road)a state highway and east of Katillus Road,a residential street. 2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood The site is abutted by residential uses to the north and west.To the east and south a mixture of residential,commercial and office.Staff feels a church use on a small scale would not have any adverse impact on the existing uses. 3.On-Site Drives and Parkin On site drive will be used to access the twelve parking spaces that will be provided on site and adequate for the proposed use. 4.Screenin and Buffers The site has a large amount of mature vegetation which the applicant plans to utilize.If additional landscaping is needed,the applicant will have no problem meeting the requirement. 5.Cit En ineer Comments Provide for Master Street Plan right-of-way dedication on Highway 10 frontage (55 feet from centerline). 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.11 Continued 6.A~1 The property is located outside of the City of Little Rock,but is within the City's exterritorial zoning jurisdiction.The property is zoned "R-2"single family and is within the transition zone as shown on the Highway 10 plan. The building is a single family structure of approximately 3000 square feet and is to be leased to the Church of Christ.The Church has a projected initial membership of twenty and plans to use the structure "as is". The residence is a one story structure with swimming pool and attached frame and brick building.Staff supports the proposal,but will not support a waiver from the Engineering Comment. 7.Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval with the endorsement that the Conditional Use be for the sole purpose of a Church use with no possibility of perhaps an office use.Also, the applicant will have to address the issues of right- of-way dedication per the Engineering Comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 8,1990) The Agent for the applicant was not in attendance.There were no objectors present.Staff informed the Committee that the request is for a Church Use and other than the Engineering Comments,Staff had no problems with the application.Little Rock Wastewater Utility stated additional information is required.Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for details. No additional discussion took place.This item was then sent on to the full Commission for action. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.11 Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The agent,David Jones,was in attendance.There were no objectors present.Staff informed the Commission that the agent for the applicant was requesting a waiver for the dedication of right-of-way as requested by Engineering. Mr.Jones stated that since the applicant would only be leasing the site for a period of one year,it made no sense to require the right-of-way dedication at this time.The applicant would be out of pocket approximately $4,000 just for the paving,landscaping and stripping for the parking areas. Staff informed the Commission that Staff would not be in favor of any waivers.Several of the Commissioners felt the same way.Further discussion continued among the Staff, Commissioners and Mr.Jones.Mr.Jones then asked if it would be possible to get a deferral of the right-of-way dedication until a later date when the property is perhaps sold,rezoned,or a more intense use happens on the site. This request was discussed further at which time a motion was then made to approve the Conditional Use Permit with a deferred of the right-of-way dedication for a period of sixty days,or until a building permit is issued.The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes,0 nays,and 5 absent. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.12 Z-5378 NAME:Good Shepherd Episcopal- Church's Conditional Use Permit (Z-5378) LOCATION:16225 Cantrell Road. OWNER APPLICANT:Taylor-Ten Partnership/David Jones,Agent PROPOSAL: To utilize a residence for a church use. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.Site Location The site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of West Taylor Loop Road,a minor arterial and Highway 10,a state highway. 2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood This site has several uses which are adjacent or in close proximity.The uses consist of residential, commercial and office.Staff does not feel that the intended use would place any impact on the uses already in place. 3.On-Site Drives and Parkin The applicant proposes to utilize the existing driveway and provide for sixteen parking spaces which meets the parking requirements. 4.Screenin and Buffers The majority of the screening and buffer will come from existing mature vegetation on the site.If more screening and buffer is needed,the applicant will meet the landscaping requirements. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.12 Continued 5.Cit En ineer Comments Provide Master Street Plan right-of-way on Highway 10 frontage (55 feet from centerline).Also,Taylor Loop Road frontage (45 feet from centerline).Construct minor arterial improvements to Taylor Loop Road and construct sidewalk on Highway 10 frontage. 6.~A1 This site is currently zoned "R-2"single family and is within the transition zone as shown on the Highway 10 plan. The building is a single family structure of approximately 3200 square feet and will be leased to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.The church has a current attendance of approximately twenty-five and will utilize this structure "as is"with minor interior changes.A pool and small building also exist on the site. Since the residence is in a transition zone,Staff feels that the applicant's proposed use will be appropriate and place no undue hardship on the adjacent uses.Staff will not support any waivers from the engineering issues. 7.Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a church use only.The applicant will have to adhere to all the issues specified in the Engineering comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 8,1990) The Agent for the applicant was not in attendance.There were no objectors present.Staff stated the use was for a Church.Other than the applicant meeting the requirements outlined in the Engineering Comments and landscaping,there were no problems with the request.A committee member did state concerns about the engineering issues regarding the street improvements on West Taylor Loop.Little Rock Wastewater Utility is requesting additional information for review.Contact Little Rock Wastewater Utility for details. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.12 Continued No other discussion took place.This item was then sent on to the full Commission for action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) David Jones represented the applicant.There were no objectors present.Staff informed the Commission that Mr. Jones was asking for a waiver from the street improvements to West Taylor Loop,dedication of right-of-way for Highway 10 and West Taylor Loop,construction of the minor arterial improvements to Taylor Loop Road and construction of a sidewalk on Highway 10 frontage. Mr.Jones stated that the same situation exists with thissiteaswiththeprevious.The only difference is the fact the lease agreement with this applicant is for a two year period.This site is part of larger 17 acre tract and has a single family residence,which is an older house.He would hope that all the issues outline in the Engineering Comments could be deferred until this site or all of the seventeen acres were developed.The church is small in membership and will meet only on Wednesday and Sundays.It is costing approximately $4,000 just to provide for off-street parking. Staff again stated opposition to any waivers.There reallyisn't a proper means of monitoring a straight out deferral for improvements or right-of-way dedication. Mr.Jones then asked what would be the problem,if and whenthissiteisredeveloped,the application will have to go through the planning process.Staff then stated that the right-of-way dedication should be given if approval of the Conditional Use Permit is obtained.Staff would go along with a deferral of the improvements to West Taylor Loop and construction of the sidewalk until redevelopment of a part or all seventeen acres happens. Mr.Jones was then asked if he could except the Staff's amended recommendation.Mr.Jones stated yes.A motion was then made to approve the Conditional Use Permit conditioned upon the right-of-way dedications being obtained within sixty days.The street improvements to West Taylor Loop and the sidewalk issues will be deferred until all or a apart of the seventeen acres is redeveloped.The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes,0 nays,and 5 absent. 3 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.13 Z-5380 NAME:Woodruff Elementary School/ Conditional Use Permit (Z-5380) LOCATION:3010 West 7th Street. OWNER APPLICANT:Little Rock School District/Elden Block,Agent PROPOSAL: To construct a new one story addition in order to provide for more classroom space. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1.Site Location The site is located west of Seventh Street,east of Lamar Porter field,north of Sixth Street,which is one way running east;and east of Booker Street. 2.Com atibilit with Nei hborhood Woodruff School has existed in the neighborhood for several years.The Little Rock School is in the process of renovating a number of the older schools in order to remove the portable buildings.being utilized. The proposed addition will place no additional impact on the neighborhood and is a very compatible use. 3.On-Site Drives and Parkin The existing drives will remain with no new ones created due to the location of the new addition,Staff parking will be relocated to two lots south of the site.The Little Rock School District.is in the process of purchasing two lots.Approximately a total of 30 parking spaces will be provided. 4.Screenin and Buffers New landscaping will be provided for screening and buffer which will meet the requirement of the landscape ordinance. 1 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.13 Continued 5.Cit En ineer Comments Construction of handicap ramps for all sidewalks. 6.A~1 The proposal is for a single-story,masonry load bearing structure with detailing compatible to the existing building.The new addition will be located at the northeast corner of the site. A setback variance is being requested from the frontage of Booker Street,which Staff supports.The variance is needed to accommodate a growth in the square footage for special education areas,computer classroom,and a new four year old child learning program. The drop off area will be on Sixth Street for loading and unloading of the students.The drop-off area on Booker Street is primarily for the parents of very small children and handicapped access.The remainder of the student body will exit north to sixth street for bus loading,and south to seventh street for general egress. 7.Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval conditioned upon the Engineering comments being addressed by the applicant. Contact should be made with Arkansas Power and Light Company for the possible relocation of a utility easement. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 86 1990) Neither the agent nor applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors present.Staff informed the Committee that the use was being requested in order to remove the portable buildings on the site.Walter Malone,a Staff member and CDBG Committee member,stated that meetings had been held with the neighborhood and no adverse comments were anticipated.No other discussion took place.This item was sent on to the full Commission for action. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.13 Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The agent for the applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors present.As part of the consent agenda,this item was approved per the engineering issues as part of the consent agenda.The vote was 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 3 November 20,1990 ~HUBQIV S 0 Item No.14 Z-5381 NAME:The Ranch —Zoning Site Plan Review (Z-5381) ~LghX~:The northwest corner of Ranch Boulevard and Ranch Drive. OWNER APPLICANT:The Castillo Company, Inc./David Parker,Agent PRROO~S Construction of a State Farm Services Center for claims on approximately 2.5 acres,on property zoned e0-2",Office and Institutional District. 1.Cit En in erin Comments: New sidewalk proposed on Ranch Drive should be constructed against the property line.-Ranch Boulevard frontage is presently unconstructed and will also require sidewalks.The excavation and Detention Ordinance apply. s s: The applicant has submitted a site plan for a proposed insurance company claims service center.The facility will provide policy and claims adminstration to State Farm's policy holders.No retail sales of insurance policies will be conducted from the office.The single story administrative office building will include a drive through property damage inspection area. The facility will enclose approximately 14,000 squarefeetinasteelframe,flat roof building.The vehicle inspection area will be comprise of 1,380 square feet. The remainder of the building will be used as office and support space.The largest space is designated as office and may open with approximately 71 employees. Located on the Johnson Ranch property,this use inStaff's opinion,will be compatible with other possibleuses.The traffic flow should be minimum. 1 November 20,1990 Item No.14 Continued 3.Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval conditioned upon the applicant addressing the issues as outlined in the Engineering comments. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE MEETING:(November 8,1990) Ed Willis,Joe White and David Parker were in attendance. There were no objectors present.Staff gave a statement regarding the use of the property.If the applicant had no problems with the Engineering Comments,then Staff supported the request.Mr.Willis stated that the applicant would adhere to the Engineering issues.Little Rock Wastewater Utility states a sewer main extension will be required with easements. Little Rock Municipal Waterworks states a water main extension is required to serve the property.The water main in Highway 10 to which this extension will be connected is under construction.An acreage charge of $150.00 per acre will apply.No other discussion took place and this item was sent to the full Commission for action. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The agent for the applicant was in attendance.There were no objectors present.As part of the consent agenda,this item was approved per the engineering issues as part of the consent agenda.The vote was 9 eyes,0 nays,and 2 absent. 2 November 20,1990 SUBDIVISION Item No.15 OTHER MATTERS NAME:West 36th Street Water Main Extension R~EUEST:In accordance with Act 186 of 1957,the Water Works is requesting approval of a 2535 foot 16"diameter water main extension from Tank No.15 to West 36th Street.The purpose of the main extension is to provide reinforced flows to areas already served. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval as filed. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present.There were no unresolved issues. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:(November 20,1990) The applicant was not present.There were no objectors present.The commission voted 9 ayes,0 nays,and 2 absent to approve the application as filed. 1 PLANNING CONNISS ION VOTE RECORD DATE c20 ITEN NUNBERS SUBDIVISION MEMBER (e 7 g t /0 //4 3 Y/'g L5 W.Riddick,III V'a V v'V''V v v.v v v'V v Walker Brad V 0 V V V v y IV V M V V v gr V V v'J ~HcDaniel v v V P V V v v'V v v V y v v v'. Hi ler V L/'V V v'''P v v''EE J .Nicholson V V'V v v''V V V V o .V V v SelzA Joe V V V y V V Q N ~V v V V S.Leek C.Whitfield K.Oleson y'p+v'V V'u V V V' eIE R Col 'ns V v F.Perkins +V u '/AYE BAYE A IIBEEIIT +ABETAIB A November 20,1990 There being no further business before the Commiss'the meeting w adjourned at 4:30 p.m. / Chaxrma S ary DATE:I